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“Fine, I’ll vouch for you if you want to challenge me again next tournament.” You’ll leave that door open.
“For the honor of challenging you? Do you think that’s a prize? You think you’re worth beating?” Gerard feels offended by this offer.
“Clearly not since you keep losing to me.” You shrug. Gerard did not like that.
“He got you there, Patches.” Rooke nudges his former ally.
“Silence! It’s an open invitational, isn’t it? What do I need you for?” Gerard wants to make sure he isn’t being duped.
“You aren’t a prize either, Gerard. Don’t lie to yourself, you aren’t the friendliest guy out there. If you want a shot, I’ll make sure they let you in.” You clarify.
“Something so meager cannot satisfy me on its own. I want the rest of your beverage as well.” Gerard’s pettiness knows no bounds.
“Sure, have it…” You hand over your Sorangeda… It’s more empty than full at this point.
“Now you know deep in your soul that we all have to make sacrifices for our own interests.” Gerard takes the can and holds it with his thumb and index finger. He really didn’t want it.
“The art of the deal, everyone.” Rooke laughs in Gerard’s face.
“So, tell me what you know without, huh, embellishments.” You remember that Gerard is a known liar.
“We’ll call him out as he goes.” Rooke knows the one-eyed chef’s tricks.
“To doubt the word of a distinguished gentleman only speaks volumes about your lack of refinement and character. The deal is sealed, so I’ll begin sharing my tale.” Gerard won’t tolerate being looked down upon. “Ah, yes, the foul beast known as <span class="mu-s">Ghoulzilla</span>. It all happened in Topaka’s Fear Valley, by the <span class="mu-s">Dark Lagoon of Hamje</span>, near the metropolis of the same name. I was there on a spiritual journey to recharge my chakras. Meditating. I felt like I was surrounded by a thick dark fog. Then I heard a strange noise, and without fear, I checked what the source was. There I saw them, a group of adventurers looking for the legendary being – not the <span class="mu-s">Tsunami Karp</span> as many would’ve assumed – but the ghostly reptile you’re so interested in instead.”
“Who exactly?” You want some names!
“Do you think I remember the name of every single person I encounter? It’s a genius’ sin to be a little callous.” Gerard plays with his hair all smugly. You wouldn’t say he’s only a *little* callous…
“If the event is as traumatic as you claimed to be, yee, I do.” You nod.
“I’ll indulge you this time. If my great memory serves me correctly, they were two middle school girls called <span class="mu-i">Madotsuki</span> and <span class="mu-i">Starphase</span>, a Plague Doctor that went by <span class="mu-i">Heidi</span>, two juvenile delinquents named <span class="mu-i">Bruce</span> and <span class="mu-i">Margaret</span>, and a random homeless man who was leading which, for all the great arts and crafts in world, I cannot remember the complex name of.” Gerard was there with Victor’s sister?! Small world.