chsdbacks Chapter 334: The Embrace
Chapter 334: The Embrace
Chapter 334: The Embrace
The match would take place in three days, as they awaited the arrival of supervisors sent from the Ancestral Court to ensure fairness. After all, for humans to achieve nine victories was an astonishing feat, and it naturally raised suspicions.
In these three days, almost everyone in the streets and alleys was discussing the same thing. Occasionally, one could even hear shouts of excitement.
In contrast to the humans, the demon clans almost unanimously believed that it was impossible for humans to win. They subconsciously felt that humans wouldn't be allowed to become nobles just like that. Moreover, the team that the Shrek Squad was about to face was much more popular, even considered likely to win in the Ancestral Court's competitions.
Therefore, in three days, the betting pool had reached an astonishing amount. Bets on the demon clan team winning were clearly in the lead. After all, the wealth in human hands was very limited. Even though the previous victories of the Shrek Squad had earned them a lot, it was nothing but a drop in the ocean compared to the wealth of the demon clan nobles.
But for some reason, a large number of bets suddenly poured in for the Shrek Squad, which allowed the odds to stabilize somewhat. This prompted the major nobles, who were planning to place more bets on the time-based bets for excitement, to immediately invest more in the win-lose bets, bringing the odds to 1:5. In other words, if the Shrek Squad won, the payout would be five times the bet!
Even before the match began, humans were already at an absolute disadvantage in the betting pools. Some more rational humans even advised their companions not to get their hopes up too high. After all, it was incredibly difficult for humans to obtain a noble status.
In such circumstances, the atmosphere around the Great Beast Fighting Arena grew increasingly tense. For several days, spectators coming to the arena were particularly excited, causing the arena's profits to surge and earning it a fortune.
And finally, the day arrived.
As Tang San and his team stepped into the Great Beast Fighting Arena, they could vaguely sense that today was different from usual.
They heard that since early morning, the surroundings of the arena had been packed with people. The City Lord's Mansion had sent personnel to maintain order.
Tang San and his companions, wearing hooded cloaks, managed to squeeze near the arena. They then quietly put on their masks and identified themselves to the arena guards, who finally let them in.
Today's Bloodthirsty Demon Ape was clearly less respectful yet more concerned than in previous matches. Obviously, it didn't believe the Shrek Squad could create a miracle. What it said today was sincere; it genuinely didn't want the Shrek Squad to continue competing.
However, Wu Bingji's words truly earned its admiration.
Wu Bingji turned to the other four and said, "I said what I said. Today, we might die. If any of you want to back out now, it's okay, there's still time. As long as one of us competes, it means the Shrek Squad is still there and humanity hasn't fallen."
Gu Li's eyes were bright as he smiled and said, "Eldest brother, when we first got here, I was really nervous. Just like in the first match, I was truly nervous. Everyone is afraid of death, and I'm no exception. But you're right, we are not just here for ourselves, we are here for everyone. So what if we die? Birds fly and people perish, that’s the way of nature. And if we don't die, we’ll live a thousand years. Let's do it."
His nervousness disappeared, and it seemed as if flames were burning in his eyes.
Cheng Zicheng stood up and slowly walked to Wu Bingji.
Looking at her, Wu Bingji's gaze softened. "Zicheng, this is a matter for men to deal with... You really shouldn't—"
Cheng Zicheng walked up to him and put her hand on his mouth. "Don't be such a chauvinist. I like it when you act manly, you look really cool, but you should listen to your own words: we are here for the sake of humanity. And women are no less human than men, so why should you be the ones to bear the whole burden? I can do it just as well as you can, and it’s my duty just like it is yours. Also... Eldest brother, I just want to tell you something personal, can you come over with me for a moment?"
Wu Bingji was taken aback. "Ah?"
"Hehehe!" Du Bai chuckled at the corny scene. "What personal talk, Zicheng! Don't go around planting red flags here! Let me tell you, I've calculated it, today our luck will be excellent!"
Cheng Zicheng gave him a fierce glare before turning back to Wu Bingji, grabbing his sleeve, and looking at him with a pleading gaze.
Wu Bingji took a deep breath, then suddenly opened his arms and pulled her into a tight, tight embrace.