Inside the VIP room.
Reg, like many others with him, had spread their spiritual senses around them. They all were very cautious if they got ambushed suddenly.
Everyone in the room noticed the two men outside the room and didn't care much as they were too weak. But Reg was very interested in them, as they were the ones eyeing Jasmine. 'I didn't expect them to come here; it looks like they have something they are confident in. But they don't have to follow that plan, they have to follow my plan.' Smirking silently under his disguise, he formed a mental communication with Julie.
'Do the thing, our guests are here.'
'Oh, so they are the guests.' Julie also sensed their presence but didn't think much of it, but now that Reg mentioned it again, her interest is piqued.
Julie did as Reg had told her earlier. He looked at Jasmine and said. "Go make my dish. There is a kitchen in this arena. If anyone asks you anything, just say you are sent by me."
Jasmine bowed her head down respectfully. "Yes, Matriarch Julie."
Julie also added."Reg, you should go too. Don't let anyone disturb her."
"Yes, Matriarch Julie." Reg also bowed his head respectfully.
Reg then followed behind Jasmine to go to the kitchen with her.
Nik, who was sitting beside Julie, asked her with doubt. "Matriarch, you don't eat much normally. So, why this sudden urge? Also, you don't have to let your maid cook, there are many chefs who can cook better cuisines too."
"I am just bored, so I thought I should eat something. Also, that maid was sent by my friend. Her cooking is unmatched in this town. Her dish could help you in your cultivation." Julie said this with her usually stoic face.
Nik and the other elders were surprised that a maid sent by her distant friend would have such skill.
You have to know that the chefs who could retain the spiritual energy from the herbs and meat were sought after by everyone. They are seen as a luxury and are also beneficial for cultivation.
However, Odino didn't care much about that. He was more curious about Reg's actions. 'Something good is about to happen.'
Just after he said that a fight ended in the arena.
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Outside the VIP room.
The guy with a fetish was about to pull something when suddenly they heard the door of the VIP room open. They quickly hid in the shadows.
Their eyes widened when they saw Jasmine coming out of the door and walking down the stairs.
They looked at each other and saw the surprise and ecstasy in each other's eyes.
They didn't say much and quickly followed behind her.
Right after, they left, and Reg came out. He delayed his exit so they would not see him.
'This is going to be fun.' Reg slowly followed behind them.
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The central arena's kitchen was rather small than some expected. Because it only serves food to the VIPs.
Currently, there were only a few people in here as it was time to serve food for the VIPs. So, most of them were watching the match outside the kitchen.
Jasmine easily entered and was about to cook when suddenly a girl came to her.
"I am sorry, but you can't use the kitchen."
Jasmine answered back with a smile. "I am sent by matriarch Julie. I have to cook something for her. I hope you don't disturb me, and if you somehow still are doubtful of me, you can go ask her yourself."
The girl was stumped and didn't know what to say. Eventually, she decided to let her use it. "Okay, you can use the kitchen, but I will come back after one hour. Don't be in the kitchen at that time; the chefs will use it at that time."
"Okay," Jasmine nodded her head and then went to work.
Just after the girl left, the pair came into the kitchen.
'Now is the chance.' One of them came behind Jasmine and did a hand chop on her neck.
Jasmine's body bent from the sudden attack, and her eyes rolled back. Then her body went limp and she was about to fall to the ground, but one of them, fortunately, caught her in time.
One of them took her on their shoulders and left the kitchen through the window that led to the outside.
Just after they left, Reg showed up. 'Hehe…Show me your hideouts.'
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Meanwhile, in the central arena.
A fight started that was totally unexpected. It was between Ban and Jack. No one expected the contenders for the top three to fight so early.
Ban and Jack entered the arena with loud cheers behind them.
Galibar, who was just a few meters away from Brustiar, couldn't let this chance go. "Brustiar, you have my condolences for your son's early loss."
Surprisingly, Brustiar didn't get mad at Galibar's remarks. He said it with arrogance. "It looks like you have poor knowledge. My son has many things hidden under his sleeves."
"I hope so." Galibar decided not to push him further or if he might get a serious backlash.
"This is going to be interesting," Roy said this to Odino with a smile.
Joy and Odino nodded their heads. Odino looked at Jack and said with a smile. "Now, let me see what you are hiding in you."
On the battleground.
The referee looked at Jack and Ban's staring contest, which had a tense atmosphere around it.
"Ban Burnheart versus Jack Truder, the fight begins!"
But it didn't go as the referee and the audience expected. They were still staring at each other.
Joy nodded his head in satisfaction. 'Keeping a calm mind and waiting for your enemy to make mistakes. Good, it is rare to see at such a young age.'
One minute went by, and Jack felt it wouldn't lead them anywhere if they stayed like that. So he decided to strike up a conversation. "Ban, are you going to defeat me for your little brother?"
Bac, who was watching their fight from a corner of the arena, has his face turn sour. 'No way will he avenge me! He just thinks of himself.'
Ban thought for a little about Jack's question before answering. "I do want to avenge him, but I don't want that kind of emotion to affect my hearty battle with you."