[center][i]The choice was made. 

I knew what the choice would be. It could hardly be even called a choice anyway, given who Seleth was and the circumstances surrounding her.

Still, I stood there. Waited and watched.[/i][/center]

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[center][h2]Northern Gate Town[/h2][/center]

[center][h3]Suspicious Gym[/h3][/center]

[center]~~~ [@CitrusArms] ~~~[/center]

[quote=Lumina Lusteria]"Lumina Lusteria, the Lustrous. Now, let's get this woman wrapped up and hauled in. Oh, and I need to find my tools..."[/quote]

"[color=lightyellow]Well met, Miss Lusteria the Lustrous.[/color]" Vitalion as he assisted in tying up Annabelle. "[color=lightyellow]I must confess, however, that I have not heard of anyone called 'The Lustrous' in Zauberheim. Are you from here?[/color]"

Once Annabelle was properly bound, some city guards entered the trashed gym and took her away. The crime lady was still unconscious from your three-pronged assault on her vital points so there was not much trouble escorting her away. Vitalion picked his sword back up and sheathed it. The fight, and the operation as a whole, was finally over.

"[color=lightyellow]You are a remarkable fighter, Miss Lusteria. We are more than glad that you have lent your aid to us.[/color]" Vitalion expressed his gratitude as the scene was now being cleaned up by the city guard. "[color=lightyellow]But that Annabelle was a piece of work, wasn't she? I hope I can still have children. Hahahaha![/color]" He laughed as he patted his crotch. 

"[color=lightyellow]But now that our task has ended, what are you going to do now?[/color]"

[center][h2]Seraph Academy[/h2][/center]

[center][h3]Main Arena ---> Academy Infirmary[/h3][/center]

[center]~~~ [@Rune_Alchemist] ~~~[/center]

Varjan listened. He did not reply, too weak to do so, and his face was inscrutable. You saw tears flow from his eyes as he stared at you. Was he disappointed? Did he come to a realization? Varjan's eyes closed as he fell unconscious. The tournament officials then arrived and removed you from the scene. Your last sight of Varjan was him surrounded by healers and medics. He would live.

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The injuries you sustained in the fight put you in Seraph Academy's infirmary to recover. The doctor who attended you was [url=https://s1.zerochan.net/Ricotta.Elmar.600.1018703.jpg]a Beastkin of long orange hair with a pair of canine ears, short of stature, wearing a white coat[/url], Doctor Elma. An accomplished doctor in Razelia, choosing to practice her medical expertise in Seraph Academy.

"[color=orange]You have... well, a lot of injuries including a few broken bones and some internal bleeding.[/color]" Doctor Elma said. "[color=orange]But those are taken care of and you should be good to go in a few hours. But even then, please don't do anything strenuous as it might open the wounds.[/color]" The Beastkin explained. "[color=orange]If you're worried about Varjan, he's still unconscious but he's stable.[/color]" Doctor Elma added. "[color=orange]I won't lie, the spear hit the center mass so it hit some pretty important areas. But! We have the best healers in Razelia and Varjan himself is a strong boy so he'll be fine.[/color]"

"[color=orange]With that said, do you need anything?[/color]" The Beastkin doctor asked. "[color=orange]Oh and, you have visitors who want to see you. Just let me know if I should let them or if you'd like to rest some more.[/color]"