Tornament Arc, baby!

Next day, you woke up next to Juri on a fancy bed.

You haven't left the [Neo Pantheon], since the Pantheon had promised to provide free meals for the participants of the Sunday's Tornament rounds.

'Nobody in their right mind would turn down a free bed and free meals put together.'

"Mmmngh..."

Needless to say, you and Juri had sex for the majority of the night... only stopping when Juri temporarily passed out from all of the pleasure provided to her.

As fuckable as she was, you didn't want to ruin her condition before the tornament.

So, instead of waking her up, you quietly slipped out of the bed and took a quick shower.

Knock, knock!

Just as you put on some clothes, someone knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

You said.

Your voice automatically unlocked the door so that the knocker could come in.

"..."

The maid rolled a small food cart in front of her.

You recognized her identity at once—Shizuku Murasaki from Hunter×Hunter, which was one of your favorite manga of all time.

"Your breakfast, sir."

"Uh, thanks."

You kept staring at Shizuku as she set a plate of crispy bacon and eggs with toast on the table.

It was surreal seeing such a memorable villan Character working as a maid.

Then again, you also fucked Han Juri in every hole possible, so technically speaking, it wasn't anything special.

Shizuku met your gaze without a hint of waver on her expression.

'Well, at least that's consistent to her character.'

You thought to yourself as you poked a bacon with a fork.

Just when Shizuku finished filling up your glass of fresh orange juice, Juri stirred in her bed.

"Mnmgh...what's the nice smell...?"

"It's breakfast."

"Oh..."

Juri took a huge yawn and rubbed one of her eyes.

"Can I eat mine on the bed? I don't want to get out and... I dunno, suck your cock?"

"That's fine."

You nodded at Shizuku, who rolled the food tray next to the bed.

She set a portable table over Juri's legs and placed the same menu for her as well.

"You're a cute one. What's your name?"

"I have no obligation to answer that question."

Juri blinked, then let out a huff with a frown.

"Well, screw you too."

Obviously irritated by the cold reception she got, Juri shoved down her plate of food down her throat.

Shizuku placed the food cart next to the elevator entrance, then she came back to you.

"Would you like some extra services?"

You almost spat out your orange juice.

Not only did the suggestion took you off guard, the complete flat voice of Shizuku while she offered was also very jarring.

"I...uh, excuse me?"

"Hey! That's not your job either, four-eyes!"

Juri complained from the bed, but Shizuku ignored her as if she didn't exist at all.

Her eyes were only focused on you as she pulled out a small menu.

"You can order extra services while your enjoy your meal."

"I...see."

Despite Juri giving you a strong glare, you looked over the menu.

It started from Dancing, all the way to full rental, however the lowest services still cost your a dollar.

"Thank you, but I think I'll pass."

"Yeah, you heard that? Now get lost!"

Juri snarled with a hight in her voice.

Again, Shizuku ignored her completely.

She gave a single nod, took back the menu and stood by you until you finished your meal.

Once you were done, Shizuku brought back the food cart and gathered the empty plates before leaving the room.

"What was that bitch's deal?"

Juri scowled at the front door.

"She was probably programmed to interact more with humans than Characters."

You guessed.

Juri's scowl went even deeper.

"That's bullshit. It's..."

"Juri."

You said in a lower voice than usual.

Juri quickly placed a hand over her mouth.

She had treaded a bit too close to a touchy subject—Character's rights.

It was one of the most sacred law of RealDreams that any Characters naturally didn't have any rights entitled to them.

And as such, any talk about extending Character's Rights was punishable by law.

You weren't naive enough to assume that your room was surveillance-free.

"I'm going to have to punish you for that slip-up later. Any accusations?"

"...no, daddy."

Juri muttered with her head down.

You nodded.

"Good.

Now, finish your breakfast and get ready. Your match is about to start in roughly an hour."

The Coliseum was filled with much more audience compared to yesterday.

The crowd erupted with cheers as you stepped out into the ground with Juri at your side.

From the opposite entrance, you saw someone walk out with their choice of Character at his side.

Juri squinted her eyes.

"I don't recognize her. Do you know who she is, Daddy?"

Unfortunately, you did.

"Yeah, she is-"

Before you could explain, an enhanced voice rang throughout the stadium.

It was so loud that, the voice was clearly audible despite the thousands of people cheering and yelling vulgar words.

[And welcome to your NEO PANTHEON RUMBLE WEEK, folks!

This week's elimination round was jam-packed with juicy contestants.

Total of 16 Characters are going to battle here for your entertainment!

And the first two of them are...!]

With a dramatic drumroll sound effects, a handful of camera drones zoomed onto Juri.

[The Sadistic Thrill-seeking Spider!

Juri Han from the Street Fighter Series!]

"Yeah! Watch me kick other bitch's teeth up their skull!

The final victory is mine!"

Juri shouted with her arms raised over her head.

The crowd cheered and whooped, excited from her bold claim.

[And the second contestant is...!]

You eyed the giant billboard as the camera drones focused on Juri's opponent.

Unlike Juri, she was a calm and cold individual.

Even as the camera swooped around her, the Character didn't give them so much as a passing glance.

Her eyes were only focused on her target.

[The legendary assassin, Thorn Princess herself!

Yor Briar from Spy×Family!]

The crowd cheered once more.

Perhaps, even louder than they had cheered for Juri, which was something she didn't let pass by.

"Is that chick more famous than I am?"

"I don't know?"

You answered truthfully, which was a mistake.

"Tsh!"

Juri clucked her tongue out of irritation and walked forward before you could give her any advice.

"Juri, hold on—"

DING!!!

Before you could properly regain the grip on your reins, a huge bell sound signaled the match to begin.

"Let's see what you got, Rosey!!"

With a snarky line, Juri pounced forward.