Asura Conqueror

The trio walked into a rectangular room. They were most likely the last ones there because when they stepped in, the host walked up the mini stage upfront.

He wore a black suit and a tie. His black hair was wet, most likely from all the styling. He looked at the people in front of him.

The room has an area of 120 meters. Red lanterns were hanged on the sides and lights were lit up on the ceiling. The rectangular tables were placed at the side and slightly connected to each other, leaving the center of the room empty. The stage in front was slightly elevated around 1 meter high. The smooth hardwood flooring had no creaks every time you step on in.

The host began speaking, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome. I know that this was an abrupt event. But please understand us as we would like to treat the guests, you guys, here to the finest cuisines Helia Hotsprings could offer. I hope that everyone here is hungry, because we have spared no effort in preparing all these. Enjoy."

After his short speech, a group of ladies walked in. They brought with them trays and pitches. The ladies went from table to table to place the food. After that, the ladies went to the corners and stood straight.

"If you need more or if that does not satisfy your appetite please just call the girls and tell them about it. Once again enjoy!" The host walked down the stage at went to the backroom, disappearing from everyone's view.

Marcus, Eva, and Nexus were sitting near the entrance. They looked around and everything seemed normal. Though Nexus knew better since he could see what's happening at the back with his sense.

"Damn, it's like you can chow up now and she'll chow you down later." Nexus joked in a very low voice.

Eva chuckled but she felt somewhat guilty afterward. She just laughed at people who are most likely going to die.

Marcus just kept eating. Poison shmoison, he doesn't care about that. What he does care about is good food.

"Nexus wanna have a contest?" Marcus placed his spoon down and looked to the side.

"As long as it's not about who has the shorter temper then I'm in." Nexus teased.

"Shut up. Imma thump you." Marcus raised his fist.

To this, Eva shook her head.

The people around them were chatting happily and the atmosphere was lively.

'Ignorance is truly bliss.' Eva thought

"Now about that contest. Let's eat as much as we can and whoever gets poisoned first wins." Marcus grinned.

"What's the winner's prize?" Nexus didn't back down.

"If you win, I won't tell Big Sis what you said when we first came here. If you don't, then I will." An evil smile was plastered on Marcus's face.

"Fuck off!" Nexus didn't want Eva to find out about it. Not until they were closer.

"Tell me what?" The curious Eva asked.

Nexus shook his head, "Nothing! It was just some stupid thing. It's really nothing."

Eva tilted her head "It doesn't sound like nothing."

She didn't force it out of them though. She'll be able to find out sooner or later anyway, considering how they were always together.

Nexus looked at Marcus and pointed at him. "You! Your temper is really short but you're really good at messing with people."

Marcus raised his hands up to the side of his head, "Hey, it's not my fault I'm a young Asura."

And so an argument began.

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An hour or so later

The host came out. He had a really big smile on his face as walked to the stage. The smile even became bigger as he saw few people in the crowd looking all drowsy.

Even Marcus and the gang looked drowsy. Nexus in particular looks like someone who just had 7 shots of vodka.

Seeing this Eva wanted to laugh. 'I guess this is what you get from always watching tv.'

But she held it in. This was part of their plan.

Marcus on the other hand already placed his arms on the table and his head on top of it.

'I need a nap before all this bullshit starts.' Marcus closed his eyes.

The host cleared his throat. "I hope everyone is enjoying. Now here's some music to help you relax."

A woman with black hair and piercing eyes came out. She smiled as she went to the center and began playing the flute.

The ladies who served food started to go out and were ordered to leave the place and return home.

The people inhaled as if they were inhaling relaxation itself.

She played for a good 6 minutes before she stopping, seeing that all guests were down. They were not dead though. Just fast asleep.

A few people came into the room from the backdoor near the stage. They wore a black robe with a few red lines. It looked like something cultists would wear.

"Go!" The woman with piercing eyes ordered.

"Fuck that was some good music!" a man yelled.

The woman froze. She turned her head and saw a man who had black hair that had yellow streaks in the middle. His square jaws and black almond-shaped eyes coupled with him looking like someone who was in his mid-twenties.

"Would have loved if it was actually a minute longer." another voice sounded.

The Madam transferred her gaze.

She saw a teen with vermillion colored hair yawning while scratching his head.

"Any female could tell you that a minute difference doesn't mean anything." The man with black hair with yellow streaks said.

A faint giggle could be heard as he finished saying that.

The woman once again changed her gaze. She looked at the woman who was wearing a white shirt and sweatpants. She looks like someone who'll be hitting the gym after work.

The woman stood frozen for a bit as she stared at them.

A few breaths later she composed herself "How?!"

she looked at the host and asked "Did you perhaps make a mistake? You know I hate mistakes."

Before the host could reply, Marcus butted in "No he didn't. it's just that the 'Madam' really has to be careful next time when fishing for prey. You might just accidentally catch a shark."

"Nice! Damn, did you rehearse that?" Nexus looked at him.

"I just thought about it a while ago actually." Marcus humbly smiled.

Nexus nodded "It was only decent compared to my acting though."

Marcus didn't agree though, "Fuck your acting. It was horrible. I don't know how that host didn't even catch you."

"Now you're blaming the host? He might be stupid, but I don't think he's mentally disabled. Look at him." Nexus pointed at the host.

Eva's giggle already turned into laughter.

The host's forehead vein bulged. He yelled "Men! Restrain them!"

Nexus pointed at the rank 1 to rank 3 Elite."Alright, you take those three, I'll take the others."

Eva nodded. She was nervous, excited, and maybe even a bit scared. She slowly casted 'Holy Flames'.

'I can do this!' She only had determination on her face.

She raised her hands and threw it to one of her opponents. The white-colored flames traveled across the room and shot straight towards the cultist.

Sadly, It didn't hit and they soon surrounded her. But one of them suddenly had a hole in his chest as a vermillion colored lightning passed through it.

"I think three is a bit of a stretch." Marcus appeared near one of them.

Eva didn't stop after her failure. She clashed with the two that were near her. Although the book taught her how to fight, she had no real battle experience nor did she have any hand-to-hand scuffles with anyone. Nonetheless, she still did her best. She was fighting against a fellow fire user and an earth user.

The fire user dashed and went closer to her, his hands were blazing with red flames. Eva did her best and threw a white fireball at her opponent. It finally hit but she couldn't follow up because brown colored spikes appeared below her. She managed to dodge but her outer right arm was badly grazed from the forearm to the bicep.

She gritted her teeth as large amounts of blood trickled down the wound and continued to fight. Multiple white flames surrounded her, floating in the air looking like wisps.

Nexus already finished with his batch of cultists and was now in front of the host. His right hand was bloody as he used his short sharp claws that extended from his fingernails To thrust into his opponent's chest. Although he was in battle, his sense was always on Eva. If she is in an extremely dire situation, he would immediately jump in.

The Madam's blood was boiling for this has never happened before, not even once. She looked at the woman who she was envious of. The white flames Eva controls looks dazzling as there were a few floating in the air behind her.

The Madam could no longer hold it in as she dashed towards her. The Madam wants to learn that power.

"Nope. I'm your partner. Just so you know though, I don't really like fighting with women." Marcus zipped 5 meters in front of her.

"Who are you? Were you sent here to investigate?" The Madam growled. Her eyes were on the woman behind Marcus.

Marcus shook his head. "We came to relax. But you just had to eat us. Well then, shall we?"

Vermillion colored lighting danced around Marcus's arms. He dashed forward with his fists pulled back.