“Nothing is certain.” I replied, ignoring the stinging in my face.
She jumped down from the post, landing next to me. The referee checked to make sure we weren’t going to keep fighting, and then he declared the win. Those that had bet on me were quite thankful, while those that had gone with her were very frustrated. She walked up to me, and I was a bit confused about what she wanted now that the fight was over.
“You are young and ignorant,” she spoke up. “It’s kind of cute.”
“Don’t let your master hear that.”
“Master...” She made a disgusted face. “He is not my master. I am no slave! I choose to be in his harem. We all do!”
“It sounds like you bully and force the other girls...” I responded.
“You wouldn’t understand!” She hissed. “Women just need to be given the opportunity. Ultimately, they all realize what is right for them, as I have done.”
“That just sounds like slavery.”
“You would know slavery.”
She lifted her head innocently. “You know, I’ve started to slowly work on that fairy of yours. She’s quite resistant, but they all eventually see my lord’s greatness.”
“What did you say?” I perked up, anger flashing on my face.
“Oh, once I pulled off her wings, she became so timid. In time, she’ll happily be meat for my lord to consume.”
I reached out and grabbed her collar, pushing her against the ring. “You dare touch her?”
There was a whistle, and a referee who was starting the next match glared down at me. “No fighting!”
I realized I was nearly choking her. However, she wasn’t scared. If anything, she just seemed more amused. I let go, taking a step back. The referee lifted a finger. That was one warning. If I got another, I’d be out.
“My... my... did I touch a soft spot?” She asked, a grin on her face.
I had let her get under my skin, which is exactly what she had wanted. I quickly calmed down.
“I care about all of them,” I responded. “I love all of them.”
“And that... is why you’re fated to lose all of them!”