☀️ Arselia and Akonia

Meanwhile, Laikos was relatively successfully performing tricks according to Beata's instructions.

"It's a bit creepy to watch all this, after what happened with Creon. Yes, they seem to be more careful now after that experience, but I would probably wait for Gion. You never know what else might happen."

- Shhhhh... - A large, one-eyed snake silently coiled around Beata. - Sssshhh!
- This is Dushegub, - the tamer stroked the animal on the head, - a harpy once tore out its eye, but it still performs well.

"A fitting name. From my experience, every one-eyed creature is a bit of a Dushegub, as if fate itself pushes them in that direction."

- I wish I knew! One of the volunteers helped us build the arena. But he interfered with the rest of the work process, - Beata snorted. - It was only a matter of time before I kicked him out; he was lucky to leave before my patience ran out.

"Honestly, I'm a little surprised that he even managed to do a decent job with the construction," Alaria, standing nearby, decided to chime in, "but maybe that's because he was being watched and his work was being checked. With his antics, he was practically begging for a slap on the head to get his brain back in order."

- Okay, now that everyone is here, let's get started.

"I thought she would at least introduce us to each other before all this."