Extra's Revenge: Reincarnated As A Slave-Chapter 62: Your Wish Is My Command

"Haaa..."

Augustus returned to his seat among the distinguished audience.

His position was special, since he had been promoted to VIP status. Not only did he have a secluded section to himself, with only Logan being present with him, but he also had privacy since the area could be shielded from outside observation.

Right now, Augustus was using this effect to hide himself from everyone else.

He didn’t want them to see his current expression.

’I didn’t think it would feel this terrible...’

He sighed deeply.

Even though he convinced himself to go along with the Duke’s plot, and constantly reminded himself of what he had to gain, he still couldn’t get rid of the deep guilt that ate at his soul.

’It’s not my fault. It was the will of the Duke. It’s not like I could offend someone that powerful. Besides, if the Duke wants something, he’ll get it. If I didn’t agree, he would have found another way to eliminate my slave and I would be left with no benefits whatsoever...’

Augustus kept justifying his actions.

He couldn’t afford to stop.

’I did the most logical thing.’ His thoughts echoed boldly. ’I’m not wrong!’

Yes, he had to admit that he had grown quite attached to his slave during their time together. It had been almost a year since the Cursed Child became his, and he had enjoyed many blessings as a result.

This made Augustus have a high opinion of the slave and even caused him to cherish him.

But... in the end, he was just a slave.

A Cursed Child at that.

’Using him as my stepping stone is the right thing to do. Someone like him would have no future besides servitude anyway...’ His expression darkened as he hardened his heart.

Yes...

... This was how he ought to think.

However—

’I wonder why I feel the need to keep this a secret from everyone else if it is only natural that I do this...’ He asked himself.

He couldn’t tell his parents.

He didn’t want to tell Logan, and he certainly could not afford to tell Amara.

His actions were justified.

But he knew deep down how he would be perceived by those he cared about if he informed them of his decision.

’Just like me, Logan has grown attached to the slave. No, I think he even adores the kid more than me.’ Augustus sighed. ’But that was his mistake. Cursed ones aren’t fated to have good ends. At least this way he will die achieving a great feat for me.’

For the last time, he reinforced his belief in his own decision and nodded to himself.

’Goodbye... my precious slave.’

******

Rey was deep in silence.

Even as he stepped into the arena, he had the aura of a ghost—completely pale and quiet.

He knew he was walking towards his death.

Yet he kept moving forward.

Why?

Why was he still walking despite his evident fate? Even Rey didn’t know.

The Annual Coliseum Festival had already started a while back, and Rey had witnessed some of the magnificent fights that had taken place prior to his turn.

Just as he expected, there were really strong people taking part in this event.

But— 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

’I’m stronger!’

Rey could tell that he would be able to defeat them if he were given the chance.

He could actually win!

But... he had been ordered by his Master to lose; to die.

’If I were a little faster in my approach. If I suspected this earlier and pushed those slaves of mine sooner, I wouldn’t be bound by this terrible command.’ Rey gritted his teeth as he finally stopped moving.

The audience was going crazy, their noisy cheers filling the hall.

But it was all a blur for him.

He heard nothing but his own quiet thoughts.

’Although the Curse Imprint is very small, I still cannot disobey direct orders from my Master. Although I was so close to getting rid of it, it is unfortunate that this had to happen.’

Now what?

Rey cast his gaze forward and observed the person who stepped onto the stage with him.

It was a muscular giant with shiny armor and a blazing aura. He was at least twice as tall as Rey, with a domineering presence that would make anyone shiver or sweat profusely.

But Rey wasn’t intimidated.

He knew...

’I can beat this person if I try. If he swings this way, I can easily counterattack with this Joint Technique. I can also...’ Despite the futility of his actions, he began to analyze his opponent’s moveset.

After doing this for a few seconds, he finally stopped and shrugged.

’There is no point.’

The announcer’s voice radiantly filled the hall.

The match was about to start.

’I cannot disobey. Even if I could, and I manage to fight back the command—even winning in the process—I will be severely injured and I won’t be able to win in the next round. Even if I somehow pull myself together and win in all the rounds, I will not only make an enemy out of the Duke, who desires my defeat, but Augustus will also be my enemy.’

Yes.

Disobedience gere will reveal the weakened Curse Imprint on him.

From the moment he displayed that, Augustus would see him as a threat and would likely eliminate him for his own safety.

’But even if I manage to win all the rounds and somehow escape Augustus, I will become a fugitive and will live in the most disadvantageous manner.’ Rey shook his head at the slim chance of this even happening.

He could not escape the Coliseum even in perfect condition.

There were too many powerful people gathered in this place, and the security measures set across the whole building made it virtually impossible to break in or out.

The Duke even had an eye out for him, so if he somehow managed to defy Augustus’ orders, it was extremely likely that there was a contingency.

Even if there wasn’t one, the Duke would see to it that Rey died.

How then was it possible to escape?

Escaping would even be pointless since Rey could be tracked through the Curse Imprint still on his body.

Only by getting rid of it could he finally be unaffiliated with the Desgarron Household.

That was why his plan was so important.

Once it was complete, he could flee.

But now... it was too late.

’So what should I do? Try to survive?’ Rey pondered deeply. ’I won’t even be in top condition afterwards. I will be severely wounded by defying the order. I will also be worn down by the consequent fights. I will then have to escape somehow and find my way in the streets of the city.’

He laughed at the impossible hurdle.

He could not even overcome the first one.

This order... was absolute.

He had to die.

’Hehe...’A broad smile formed on his face at this point, as he raised his head and cast his gaze towards Augustus’ secluded corner.

WHOOOSH!!!

The match had already begun, and the opponent was rapidly charging at Rey.

Yet he did not move.

His eyes narrowed as he endured the blinding lights. And although he could not directly see Augustus, he knew the latter had met his gaze.

Then...

Without leaking out a sound, his lips parted and formed a few words.

"Your wish is my command."

BOOOOOOM!!!