Valda tried her best to suppress the shivers that went up her spine upon seeing the lustful eyes of her father gazing over her body. She knew all too well what that bargain meant for her. One look to the side, and her mother was as stoic as ever. Ignoring the antics of her husband in favour of the luxury and jewels he could offer her. No love, nor protection would ever come from her. The only kindness she has ever shown was refusing to breastfeed her, instead hiring slaves to raise her child.<br/><br/>Valda wanted to ignore her father, but she also knew full well that her slave was untrained and unblooded in battle. She had no idea of what it was capable of, only the sweet promises of a strong and obedient dog if trained well. Her eyes were filling up with tears at the sight of her freedom getting ripped away by an Ikronanian monster. Her father had not been completely ruthless. He could have chosen worse opponents, bigger ones, or even transcendent gladiators. But he wanted a show, one his comrades would approve of as well. So he'd chosen a difficult, but not entirely impossible match. Nevertheless, was Valda willing to take the bet? Perhaps the Ikronanian wasn't the only opponent her father had in mind.<br/><br/>Her silence was deafening, and the screens around her buzzed for attention. All of the fights within the arena were displayed on her personal Assistants. Just like her father it was expected of her to show herself watching the matches of her father's business partners. They were revered like royalty and it was said to be good luck if her family would cheer for a champion. Nevertheless, she pushed the screen away and anxiously followed the fight before her. She wanted him to win. She needed him to win... Without him, she will never be free.<br/><br/><span style="color: #ff8000">"He will win father... He will rip that mutt apart and be victorious!"<br/>
</span><br/><span style="color: #000000">She spat back at her father. But a quiver in her voice betrayed the concerns she had.</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>