The Hidden Existence

Half Human Animal

Iwan called the staff to prepare for the opening match and the staff agreed to hold the opening match.

"All right, viewers. Please sit in their respective places because we have the opening match so quickly sit down and do not miss" said the host

"Well, there's rarely an opening match. You wanna see?" Ask a young woman

"Of course, we have to see who is competing" replied the young man

"Let's see!" Said the woman

"Good" said the young man

Angelia, Miftah, and Nadia were worried because only this time there were ordinary people who opposed the nobility.

"So, what can I use here?" Tanya Aris had a small voice

"Sir, why are there bamboo sticks?" Quester asked telepathically

"Oh, looks like we should try it" replied Aris

"Are we gonna play him?" Quester asked telepathically

"It seems like it can be tried" Aris said

"Alright, the opening participant of our match event he was a noble from the Setiawan noble family. And he was also the No.1 swordsman in the academy. He is Iwan Setiawan" said the host

Iwan also appeared from the right of the arena and the audience cheered loudly.

"And his opponent was a disciple of the kingdom of Ayus and also a teacher of his sword-friend. She is Aris Darmayudha" said the host

Aris came from the left of the arena and made the audience and the host surprised because he was carrying a bamboo stick.

"What'sthis? Why did he bring a bamboo stick in the arena when it could be cut without magic though" said the bearer of confusion

"Do you want to give up or do you want to lose?" Ask Iwan

"I just want to play you. That's it" said Aris

"Well, it turns out he really just wants to play with it. It's really unexpected" said the host

"(sorry to keep smiling).. Did you know that my family is so famous that it can even bully other families?" Ask Iwan

"I don't know and I don't care" replied Aris

"You!!" Iwan was annoyed

"If you give up now I'll let you go. Otherwise I will seek information about your family" Iwan threatened

"(sighs).. I don't have a family. How are you gonna threaten me?" Ask Aris

"You really pissed me off!!" Iwan was angry

"Cubery one thing to you. Because this is only the opening match so I advise you not to use your magic. Because if you do that the participants here will find a way to beat your technique" said Aris

"Don't advise me commoners!!" Iwan began to attack

"Aris!!" Angelia said

Aris dodged his attack and directly hit his back until it fell down.

"You!!!" Iwan

"Why? I haven't even raised my sword yet" said Aris

"How can I lose to a commoner like you!!" Iwan shouted while attacking

"It's very noisy" Aris said as he smacked his stomach and knocked him unconscious

All the spectators were shocked and silent.

"And the winner is Aris Darmayudha" said the host excitedly.

"Hore he won" said Angelia.

"Of course he is also my rival" Nadia said

"He is the greatest" said Miftah

"Okay everyone, today we rest first and see you tomorrow morning!!" Said the host

Aris goes to return his bamboo staff and meets the others. But when he wanted to go back he met a woman, he was a half-animal man. His clothes were shabby and his body dirty.

"What's wrong?" Ask Aris

"(shaking fear).. Can I ask for money for my other friends?" Ask the half-animal

"Have you and your friends not eaten yet?" Ask Aris

"What's your name?" Ask Aris

"My name is Tasya" Tasya replied

"Well, tasya, can you take me to your friends?" Ask Aris

"Sorry I can't take you" Tasya said.

"Why?" Ask Aris

"Because I fear you will take me and my friends to be slaves" Tasya said

"Slave? Is there anything like that here?" Ask Aris

"Yes, they sold us half-human animals to be slaves or just complacent" Tasya replied.

"really? Then let me meet your friend. I promise I won't sell you or take you somewhere" Aris said

"Can I trust you?" Ask Tasya

"of course. If you think, I'll give you food and your friends" Aris said

"Can I trust you?" Tanya Tasya was still hesitating

"(sighs).. And what do I do to make you believe me?" Ask Aris

"Give me a little money then I will trust you" Tasya said

"You can take it all if you want" said Aris, taking out the money and giving it away

"But.." Tasya

"Is this enough?" Ask Aris

"No, this is enough for me and the others" said Aris

"If you say that means you can take me to your friends' place?" Ask Aris

"could. But, when I get there I will ask him if they want to meet with outsiders" Tasya said

"All right then. But before that I have to go to my friend too" said Aris

"Well, I'll wait to the south of the arena" Tasya said

"Alright, I'm leaving" said Aris as she left Tasya alone

"Friends, sorry" Tasya said as she let out tears

After a long period of time Aris finally arrived according to what Tasya said and went to a place south of the royal capital Ruhyus. The two of them went through small alleys and also avoided humans as often as possible.

"I can't believe there's such a thing in this government. I thought this kingdom was fine" Aris said as he walked

"We half-human animals were kidnapped and sold by nobles and our parents were killed. The knights reasoned that there were monsters attacking our village. And after everything is safe we who are still children are brought by those knights. Instead of being taken to a safe place we were taken to a prison where even the wind could not enter" Tasya said

"They are wicked, making young children to be slaves. What are you gonna do now?" Ask Aris

"I ask for money every day to adventurers and residents around here. And by the time I'm in danger, I'll be going anywhere as long as it's not coming to our place. And when things are safe then I will go back to our place and continue what we can eat" Tasya said

"But, what about the division of food?" Ask Aris

"We can eat each other only 2-3X a week" Tasya replied

"That's so tatian. Since childhood, they have to be able to live independently without the affection of their parents. There is nothing fair in this world" Aris said in her heart

"Oh yes, brother.What is your name? I can't call you nameless, can I?" Ask Tasya

"Ah. My name is Aris Darmayudha. You can call me Aris" said Aris

"Sister Aris, huh?" Tasya

After the two of them walked through each alley, Aris finally saw a house that was very empty and far from the crowd.

"You guys live here?" Ask Aris

"Yes.we have six. And everybody lives here. Then please wait I will ask them if they will allow it or not" Tasya said

"All right" said Aris

Tasya went into his house and soon came out a short blue-haired young man from his door.

"So you're the one who wants to visit us?" Ask the short blue haired girl

...END...