Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Intimidation Power

"Sorry, everyone," he said with an apologetic smile. "I don't fight to entertain others. But I'll be cheering you all on from the sidelines."

"Ah, why Zero? It would've been enjoyable." Alisha felt disappointed.

The group exchanged looks, a mix of understanding and disappointment, before a few turning back to their forms.

"It's fine Zero, me and Nate won't be joining either. We would be gathering information from the Crowds if possible," Sofia said nonchalantly.

"Yes, only Hank, Alisha, Mara and Lark would fight and earn us some coins heh heh. We would just enjoy the show." Nate smiled, patting Aengus's shoulder.

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Nate, Sofia, and Aengus made their way to the spectator's area, while the rest of their group headed to the waiting area for their turn to fight.

The atmosphere in the colosseum was lively, buzzing with excitement. Though the fights were not death matches, accidents could still happen, making the tension all time high with their nerves on edge.

The trio settled in the furthest seats on the back, because the massive arena was already packed to the brim with people of all kinds. Their shouts and cheers echoed across the vast space, blending into a chaotic symphony.

Aengus scanned the crowd and noticed the diverse crowd. There were evem demi-humans of all shapes and sizes mingled with the other spectators. Cat people, rabbit folk, wolves, elves, dwarves, and even a few fox people filled the seats, each cheering for their favorite combatants.

"So many people! It feels like we're at a festival," Nate remarked, smiling brightly, his icy blue hair catching the sunlight.

Nate's good looks, along with Aengus' physique and Sofia's striking snowy white hair, quickly drew the attention of nearby onlookers. Even in a crowd this diverse, they stood out, radiating an aura of uniqueness and quiet power.

"Wow! So handsome and hot!" a few girls exclaimed, their eyes gleaming as they gazed at Aengus and Nate.

"Yeah, right. I like the blue-haired one," a beautiful girl remarked, armed with a weapon.

"I like the black-haired one. He looks so manly and cold!" another added with fascination.

Sofia chuckled at the naive girls' expressions.

"Someone seems popular," she remarked, glancing at the duo beside her.

Nate smiled lightly. "Don't be so sour, Captain. Look, those guys are ogling you too."

Nate gave a thumbs-up and returned to his seat with a smile.

"Thanks, Zero," Sofia said as she took her seat.

Aengus replied, "It's nothing, captain. We're a team now. Besides, I just felt like meddling. I knew you could have handled them on your own."

Sofia shook her head, "No, you may be right, but it would have been more of a hassle if you hadn't subdued them so easily." content-hosted-on-MVLeMpYr

"Hey, if you're done talking, look at the stage. It's our Hank's turn now," Nate said, looking at the center of the arena.

Aengus and Sofia turned their attention to the fight.

Hank, with his big mace ready in hand, was fighting an opponent wielding a longsword.

Everyone watched with excited faces, shouting their names and cheering.

There were also VIP guests present in a separate section.

After a while, the match ended with Hank's victory. Hank wasn't weak. it seemed he had some tough skills rivaling same generation.

"Alright, with that done, Nate, go and use your shrewd brain to gather some information for us. Offer them money if needed," Sofia said, taking her eyes off the stage.

Nate grinned and stood up, "Okay, Captain. Let me try. But I can't guarantee anything."

Sofia and Aengus were left alone, creating a bit of awkwardness between them. For a while, neither knew how to initiate a conversation.

The people nearby remained cautious around them after witnessing Aengus' earlier intimidation.

"So Zero, can I ask why you're going inside? And do you fall under 20 like us? I heard they won't allow us to enter if you're older than that," Sofia asked casually.

High humans had longer lifespans, so their age sometimes couldn't be judged by their appearance.

Aengus replied in a neutral tone, "Yes, I'm 18 this year. And I'm going inside to find something important. Sorry, Captain, but I can't say more than that."

Sofia didn't mind, "It's fine, Zero. Everyone has their secrets. I just hope you won't go back on your word."

Aengus reassured her with a faint smile, "I won't."