Chapter 55 An Invitation to the Frenzy of the Abyss and the Festival of Blood
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Deep beneath the Royal Capital lay a lawless underworld called [Bottom of the Abyss].
The stone walls were stained with old blood and smelled of iron and beasts. Tonight was no exception. The crowd cheered for blood and gold. Their voices echoed through the underground darkness.
In the ring, the match was underway.
Twenty goblins and one ogre stood there. The creatures wore leather armor and held rusted weapons.
Across from them stood a lone gladiator.
Her ring name was “Princess Elenor.”
That name made the crowd go wild.
Her golden hair reflected the arena lights. Her slender body wore an elegant dress.
True to her name, Elenor killed the goblins one by one with smooth swordsmanship. Each time her blade cut through the air, the crowd grew more excited. She looked like a goddess on the battlefield.
Her blade splattered dark goblin blood on the floor.
But the numbers were too many.
When she killed her fifteenth goblin, she stopped moving suddenly. Her face turned red and her body shook.
She was enduring something hidden inside her.
The remaining monsters saw their chance. Several goblins pinned her down.
The ogre decided to hurt her before killing her. He punched her with his heavy fists.
Dull sounds echoed through the arena.
The blows kept her alive but caused maximum pain. Dark bruises appeared on Elenor’s white skin.
She would be tortured to death at this rate.
The crowd watched, certain she would lose. But then—
She turned the fight around.
Elenor found a moment when the goblins were careless. She cried out and broke free from their grip.
The goblins fell back. Elenor used holy light to heal her wounds. The crowd gasped at the bright light.
She dodged the ogre’s attack by a small margin. Her blade killed the five remaining goblins instantly.
The sound of steel cutting flesh rang out.
Now only Elenor and the ogre remained.
Elenor slipped past the ogre’s wide swings. She cut many wounds into his large body. Blood dripped from the ogre onto the ring.
The ogre’s movements became slow. His heavy breathing filled the colosseum.
She would win.
Just as everyone thought that, it happened.
Another twist occurred.
Elenor lost focus for a moment. Her body shook violently and her knees gave out. She had reached her limit.
The wounded ogre saw his chance.
He used his remaining strength and crashed onto her body. He pinned her down and punched her over and over again.
The dull sounds of flesh being hit echoed.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The match-ending gong rang out.
The sound ended everything.
The ogre won.
It was a brutal defeat for Elenor.
An executioner came out and cut off the ogre’s head. The body fell to the ground.
The medical team rescued Elenor.
The crowd cursed and cheered. Elenor was carried away on a stretcher into the dark colosseum.
No one could tell if she was conscious.
After the match.
Inside the waiting room——
”Yo, good work. Tonight’s match was quite a show.”
Inside the waiting room for team “Royal Phantom.”
Dim light from a lamp moved across the stone walls. I spoke to Elenor, who had just used Light Magic to heal her injuries. Her flushed skin showed the intense battle.
”You…! How dare you show your face! You interfered with me twice during today’s match! Because of that, I lost completely!!”
Elenor’s cheeks puffed out. Her face showed royal anger. She was clearly angry about losing.
Her voice held genuine anger.
I stepped behind her and wrapped my arms around her.
”Wha—?! Y-You… what do you think you’re…”
Elenor’s body stiffened in shock.
”You can complain all you want, but didn’t that actually get you off? Completely losing like a failure in front of a huge crowd—”
Elenor froze at my words.
”D-Don’t be ridiculous!! As if—as if something like that could ever be true!!”
Her nervous face showed the truth. Through my arms, I felt Elenor’s heart beating fast. She looked lovely, so I stroked her head.
Her golden hair slid through my fingers.
Then—
A polite knock sounded on the door.
The hard sound echoed through the quiet room.
”Who is it? Come in.”
I gave permission to enter. I shifted my posture, ready to fight if needed.
The man who opened the door was Zoltan Rex, the leader of this underground colosseum called [Bottom of the Abyss].
He looked about forty-five.
His body had many scars like tree rings. A large three-claw scar ran down his face. His gaze was sharp. His muscular body gave off strong pressure.
His aura showed he ruled the Abyss.
Bodyguards stood behind him. They were large men who watched us with distrust.
”Am I interrupting your pleasure?”
Zoltan Rex’s voice was low and deep.
”No, we’ll save that for when we get back to the mansion. What do you want?”
I asked briefly.
Behind me, Elenor made a fuss, saying “Like I would ever enjoy anything with you!” but I did not pay attention to her.
”Very well. The truth is, Grimlock-dono… no, to all members of team ‘Royal Phantom’, I have come to request your participation in the upcoming [Abyss Colosseum].”
Zoltan Rex explained the “Festival of Iron and Blood” called the [Abyss Colosseum].
He said it was the largest event here, held once a year. He formally requested our entry.
”Sure, why not. Sounds entertaining—count us in.”
I accepted immediately. Zoltan Rex’s scarred face showed relief.
A new show was beginning.
Without realizing it, I smiled darkly.
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Summary:
Elenor battles a goblin horde and an ogre inside the lawless underground arena known as [Bottom of the Abyss]. Despite her elegant swordsmanship, sudden systemic bodily tremors compromise her defense and lead to a brutal defeat. Afterward, her team member Grimlock teases her regarding her hidden excitement over the loss before the underground ruler proposes entry into an upcoming exclusive tournament.
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Trivia:
1 Elenor is fighting under the specific colosseum alias ‘Princess Elenor’ while wearing an actual dress.
2 Her movements stop unnaturally two separate times during the combat due to internal mechanics rather than pure physical exhaustion.
3 The arena executioner kills the winning ogre immediately after the match-ending gong sounds.
4 Zoltan Rex has a prominent vertical triple-claw scar directly down his face.
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Translation Notes:
Notes:
• de – A particle used in the aristocratic name of the Margrave Albion de Blanchefort.
• Elenor – The Student Council President, revered as the “Saint of Light,” is a noble princess with radiant golden hair and piercing, sharp eyes. Known for her cold, ice-like dignity, she hides a secret identity as the brutal arena gladiator ‘Princess Elenor.’ A skilled swordswoman, she uses past lessons with Xenos to defy foes like Grimlock, who notes her twisted, secret pleasure in their painful encounters.
• Zoltan – Rex, the undisputed kingpin of the underground colosseum, is easily recognized by his thick, fleshy neck draped in multiple heavy gold chains and his cold, greedy eyes. As the top dog of the fighting pits, he commands absolute authority over all who enter his domain.
• Rex – Zoltan bears the Rex family name, an authoritative lineage that commands the underworld hierarchy and rules over the underground colosseum.
• Grimlock – As the mana-less heir to House Margrave Grimlock, Xenos manages his family’s military legacy and shadow network alongside his father, Gaius. While projecting deceptive noble etiquette, he uses tactical falsehoods, spatial magic, and the Collar of Submission to ruthlessly manipulate allies and foes. As a ‘Royal Phantom’ member, he maintains an analytical internal tone while navigating dangerous social circles.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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