Fortunately, Lu PingAn's ranking was not low, and his pick came somewhere in the middle.
And because he had so clearly refused earlier—and refused a powerhouse at that—many people guessed that he already had "teammates."
So no one picked him midway through.
After all, although the right to refuse had been removed, if one's "teammates" held a grudge, they would be gambling with their own lives.
Especially since the Lu PingAn in the video had not displayed the kind of strength that made him a must-pick unless banned.
Finally, it was his turn.
"I choose Qian XiaoMu."
The moment he said it, Lu PingAn knew countless pairs of eyes were staring at him without even needing to look around.
And when the camera turned toward the adorably cute Xiao Mu, an uproar immediately erupted from the audience and aboard the ship.
Uh, forget it. I can do without my reputation. Besides, I'm not Lu PingAn right now—I'm Su Xi!
"Tentacle Man!"
"He turned down such a beautiful Blonde Girl just to pick someone like that."
"He really is a pervert!"
"Even if he was choosing based on strength, there was no need to go this far."
Although too little intelligence had been leaked for a final verdict to be reached, Lu PingAn's reputation was probably already halfway buried.
Especially when Xiao Mu, made uncomfortable by all the attention, timidly ran over and hid behind Lu PingAn. The clamor only grew louder.
"...It really is that, isn't it?"
"Call the police."
In any case, setting Lu PingAn's reputation aside for the moment, after making that choice, he truly felt as though a death omen hung above his head.
He seemed to have genuinely angered that girl.
"...I hope Eve will listen to my explanation."
Big Cat, who understood little Eve best,