The Savage Brawl [Round 5: Battletopia]

Originally posted on MSPA by Aryogaton.

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SpoilerPast the bounds of dimensionality, two figures stood alone in the void. One of them, the Cultivator, looked curious and eerily cheery as usual. The other, known only as the Executor, showed no emotion. He was dressed in a dark suit, and held a plain, colorless book in his hands.

[background=#800080:271onh6v]“So, can you help? I could use an expert.”[/background:271onh6v]

“This is the most I can do for you, unfortunately. It's in my best interest that the Director does not know of my involvement in this battle.”

[background=#800080:271onh6v]“Certainly he'd at least notice you take this?”[/background:271onh6v]

“As of now he's fairly distracted, and technically I haven't disobeyed anything he has said, so I'll be fine. Just make sure that you don't make any mention of me in your battle.” The Executor passed the book to the Cultivator, who looked through it eagerly.

[background=#800080:271onh6v]“What gives? This thing is completely empty, except for the first page. There isn't even a handy instruction manual.”[/background:271onh6v]

“Ah, yes. You sign your name on the first page, and write the names of the contestants on the eight lines under your name. The book will automatically narrate events of the battle, and all you have to do is describe the next location when a contestant dies.”

[background=#800080:271onh6v]“And… why is this necessary?”[/background:271onh6v]

“Three reasons. First, it automates the process so that things are less likely to go wrong. Second, it's a contract that binds you and the contestants… but not very tightly. Lastly, it gives the Director full control over the battles.”

[background=#800080:271onh6v]The Cultivator signed her name on the line provided, and the name, underline and all, disappeared entirely. Instantly the book began to change, turning dark purple, and the words Savage Brawl appeared on the cover.[/background:271onh6v]

“That's a security measure. It also fixes the contract.”

[background=#800080:271onh6v]“So, I'm all set?”[/background:271onh6v]

“Yep. All you need to do now is find some contestants, and off you go. Have fun.”

[background=#800080:271onh6v]The Cultivator, grinning, disappeared in an eager hurry to continue her search.[/background:271onh6v]

This is perfect. She's just the type of person to give the Director one hell of a time. And, I can observe this battle freely, yet I'm not responsible or even associated with anything that happens here. The Executor disappeared into the higher dimensions with a look of satisfaction on his face.