Chapter 310
"I'm very sorry, sir. I know nothing about business and have no interest in it. I have no plans to join the Knight in the near future. You might want to try asking other Knight without titles."
Maria's goal this time is to obtain the title of Competitive Knight and then withdraw from the competition. She is determined not to allow her Commercial Union to make more money.
Once the Nearl Family retains its Knight noble title, she can focus on her training and prepare for the next Knight Competition' Tournament.
After the preliminary round, Shi Lei quickly left the arena. He wandered around the Slums where there was little surveillance, making sure no one was following him before returning home.
This alias is currently attracting a lot of hatred.
Especially since he was going to do something provocative to the Knight Competition, he needed to hide his whereabouts even more.
I'm not afraid, not really.
Even if all these Knight orders that make a living through competition were combined, they might not be a match for Shi Lei.
He only wanted to ignite a fire in people's hearts, to scorch this entertainment-obsessed Kazimierz.
Maybe it will be quite fun.
"Clatter".
Shi Lei pressed the light switch by the door, and instantly white light filled the room.
He opened his laptop, which he usually used for purchasing goods, and searched online for Maria Saria's next opponent. As soon as he pressed Enter, several pop-up ads appeared.
There are microloans that don't check credit scores, "brothers, come and fight me," "beautiful women are kidnapped, click to rescue them," and scalpers selling same-day tickets at exorbitant prices.
Ugh, annoying ads.
It was precisely because of the excessive commercialization of the area that Shi Lei had a bad experience. That's why he wanted to take this opportunity to teach Kazimierz a lesson.
It found the result.
Maria's opponent the day after tomorrow is a Competitive Knight with the title 'Rust Copper Knight', Olmer Ingla, the youngest son of the Ingla family.
According to online sources, Olmer had crippled numerous people on numerous occasions. He faced lawsuits from the victims' families and went to court several times. Ultimately, however, due to a large charitable donation from his Enga Company, he was unanimously acquitted by the National Assembly and released immediately.
This guy, who does whatever he wants just because his family is rich, is truly a classic rich second-generation villain.
Shi Lei wanted to uncover Olmer's itinerary and kill him from afar. However, the Internet isn't omnipotent, and Kazimierz has a network surveillance department. The search terms were normal just now, but subsequent searches were not.
The best time to make a move is right before the competition starts the day after tomorrow. At that time, the stadium will be packed with people, and no one will suspect him.
"Buzz buzz buzz..."
Feeling the vibration in his pocket, Shi Lei took out his phone to check. Seeing it was a call from Dobermann, he pressed the answer button:
"Hello?"
"Doctor Zhong, I hope I'm not disturbing your rest by calling so late?"
"Get to the point."
"Oh, okay. Didn't you say before that you shouldn't let her contact you? She just called me and asked me to pass on a message. Originally, our agreed-upon collaboration was to help the client win the championship. But now the requirements have been lowered; we just need her to obtain the title of Competitive Knight."
"Okay, I understand."
Shi Lei had no objection and hung up the call. His employer requested a contract amendment, and he would adjust his plans accordingly.
June 27, 1097, 2:50 pm
Shi Lei arrived at the competition venue ten minutes early.
His match was at 3 p. m., while Maria's match started at 5 p. m.
After the battle, Shi Lei had ample time to make arrangements and plans.
Today's theme is about the underdog overthrowing the superior.
Five Knight, chosen by the common people, will challenge the five Competitive Knights with the lowest scores on the leaderboard in a 1v1 format.
If the challenge is successful, a spot in the preliminary rounds of a special tournament will be awarded. Throughout the history of Knight Competition, very few civilian Knight have ever managed to win.
The reason is simple: the difference in equipment is too great. The shoddy equipment used by civilians can't compare to that used by professionals.
Hey, hello everyone.
Seeing the civilian Knight gathered together, Shi Lei went forward to greet them. But to his surprise, they reacted as if Bu Jingyun, carrying Kong Ci's corpse, had encountered Nie Feng; their faces filled with fear, they quickly distanced themselves.
"Don't come any closer!!!"
Shi Lei chuckled and stopped walking.
Just then, a Competitive Knight suddenly appeared from behind him. This man wore a steel chin guard and stuck out his tongue, mocking these common Knight:
"Trash is trash. You need to recognize your own worth. I'm going to give you a good beating later... Ouch... Dislocated... Help me..."
Seeing the Competitive Knight fall to the ground, the four civilian Knight looked at Shi Lei strangely and silently took ten steps back.
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"Hahaha, Wolf, that'll teach you to be so foul-mouthed."
When they saw one Knight fall and call for help, the other Competitive Knight gloated. They all took out their phones to take pictures and post them on social media, only calling for medical personnel afterward.
Each Competitive Knight is like a precious dose of chicken soup—a human product cultivated to generate profit by the companies that invest in them, spending considerable human, financial, and material resources.
Therefore, in arenas where injuries and fatalities are prone to occur, at least two first aid teams are usually on standby.
The Doctor arrived at the scene immediately after being notified. He knelt down next to 'Wolf Knight' Wolf and carefully examined his injuries, then felt something was amiss.
Wolf Knight was born in the Slums of Cavaleria and was once the local underground boxing champion.
He only knows close combat, so he wears chrome-plated armor that combines lightness and durability. He relies on his thick skin to approach his target, drag him into his preferred fighting area, and look for an opportunity to win.
Wolf had a U-shaped brace on his chin to reduce the impact of a blow. It's quite puzzling that he dislocated his chin despite having a brace.
It was as if an unusually powerful force had violently slapped him across the face in a short time. After his jaw was dislocated, the brace was then bent back into place.
To do this in full view of everyone without being discovered by the other Knight is an almost impossible task.
"Doctor, how is Wolf?"
When asked by the Wolf Knight' agent, he pursed his lips, shook his head, and showed a regretful expression:
"Although Mr. Wolf is not in mortal danger, I still advise him not to participate in any form of strenuous activity, including Knight Competition, for a week."
If the chin is injured again during this period, it could potentially cause permanent damage. Eating and drinking would then require mechanical assistance, which would be extremely inconvenient.
The agent, his face dark, knew that the medical staff were only responsible for treatment and not for anything else. He approached the four Competitive Knights and inquired about the details of the incident.
But they all said they didn't notice anything unusual, not even a fleeting shadow; Wolf simply fell to the ground on his own.
The agent, at his wit's end, glanced around and said with a hint of fierceness:
"How could he dislocate his shoulder for no reason? Fine, you did it but don't want to admit it, huh? I'll report this to the Commercial Union later and let them decide!"
The four Competitive Knights were all seasoned veterans, and they hadn't actually made a move. They completely disregarded their manager's threats and spoke with great confidence:
"Who are you trying to scare?"
"Go ahead and submit a report if you want, it's none of my business anyway."
"Is your company's equipment outdated? It's time to replace it. Don't be stingy with the money. If you don't have anything suitable, come to my company and buy it at a 5% discount!"
The agent sensed they were highly suspicious, glared at them, and then turned and left the scene.
Wolf has had a poor start to this year's Knight Competition, ranking last among all the Knight. Even if he wins against a civilian Knight today, it won't change that situation.
It would be better to focus on recovering from the injury and preparing for the upcoming team battle, hoping for a chance to turn the tide.
After the medical team carried Wolf away on a stretcher, his agent approached the referee and announced his withdrawal from the match. What happened next was no longer his concern.
The referee was speechless, but still crossed Wolf's name off the list. This turned five-on-five into four-on-four, and one lucky player got a bye.
He summoned the Knight who were about to appear and opened the letters on the spot to confirm their group assignments. These were all arranged in advance by the Commercial Union and could not be changed at will.
After announcing the results, the referee couldn't help but laugh when he saw the code names chosen by the players who received a bye:
"Ha, Lucky Knight, what a great name!"
The four civilian Knight were both envious and jealous of his victory without a fight. But in the arena of Knight Competition, it still came down to who had the stronger fist.
Shi Lei leaned against the railing, showing absolutely no intention of helping the civilian Knight.
Their weapons and equipment were indeed far inferior to those of the Competitive Knight backed by a company. If I were to secretly help them, it would only harm these civilian Knight.
Climbing to heights that aren't your own will only turn you into a scoring machine for other Competitive Knight. It's better to go with the flow than to suffer that kind of torment.
Forty minutes later, Shi Lei came on.
Although he won with a bye, he still has to make a brief appearance as required by the rules. The host will announce to the audience that Wolf Knight has withdrawn from the game.
But as soon as the host finished reading, it was immediately met with boos and curses from the audience:
"What?! You're forfeiting?! I demand a refund!"
"An upset at odds as low as 1 to 1.12?! My life savings are gone! You guys are so rigged!"
"Commercial Union, I'm thrilled!"
Looking at the gamblers shouting in the audience, Shi Lei felt no emotion whatsoever.
In Kazimierz, a city obsessed with entertainment, there are too many gamblers who readily go all in, dreaming of one day becoming rich through betting.
What he needs to do now is not just help Maria obtain the title of Competitive Knight. He also needs to make these Kazimierz people face reality in his own way.
Shi Lei lingered for a moment before leaving through the passageway beneath the arena. Now was the perfect time to head to Maria's competition venue; he feared he wouldn't get a good seat if he went later.
As I passed the lounge, a woman Kuranta, who was wearing glasses, cautiously inquired:
"Oh, excuse me, are you Mr. Lucky Knight?"
"It's me. Who are you?"
The woman, Kuranta, was holding a folder and looked very nervous; her voice trembled slightly when she first spoke.
"I, I, my name is Rebecca, and I'm the agent assigned to you by the Commercial Union. Although I'm currently an intern, I will take this job seriously!"
If you need to communicate with the Commercial Union in any way, please feel free to ask me to handle it for you.
Shi Lei felt that this agent was like a recent female college graduate. Not only was her attitude respectful, but she also acted cautiously, as if afraid of making some mistake.
"Could you let me know the time and place of the next match in advance? Maria Saria's match is about to start, and I need to get a good spot."
"Mr. Lucky Knight, I completely understand your desire to watch the match, but I don't know where the match schedule is right now. Can I send it to you later?"
Shi Lei hummed in agreement and turned to leave.
Fortunately, the Commercial Union only sent him an intern. If it were any other agent, they might have dragged him to the hospital for a full medical checkup.
Given Shi Lei's affinity with Originium, he will inevitably become a test subject in the future.
June 27, 1097, 4:10 pm
When Shi Lei arrived at the venue, there was still nearly an hour before the match started. However, the stands were almost full, demonstrating how many people in the city were paying attention to today's game.
Maria hasn't arrived yet, but she's already being talked about everywhere. Some viewers are also discussing her infected sister, the Bright Knight, and they're really having a blast.
Based on the family crests on the flags inside the arena, Shi Lei determined the positions of the two sides. The Rust Copper Knight, Ingla, would emerge from the west, while Maria would appear from the east, the opposite direction.
After changing locations, Shi Lei waited patiently for over half an hour. As the gasps from the audience grew closer, he successfully locked onto his assassination target.
However, with so many people around and so many eyes watching, it's not advisable to take action right now.
Taking advantage of the moment when Ingla passed by, Shi Lei Gasser several thin layers of Rock Constructs membranes into his armor.
This thing can not only be used to lift heavy objects, but also to locate objects using Psychic Scan.
After completing his preparations, Shi Lei leaned forward against the railing, gazing towards the center of the arena. He avoided looking towards the Rust Copper Knight, revealing no flaw in his strategy.
Shi Lei spread his Psychic Power and quickly located the position of the Rust Copper Knight, Ingla. Carrying Rock Element artifact, he was like a firefly in the night.
The Rust Copper Knight entered the space beneath the audience seats, which, judging from its outline, appeared to be the lounge. His assistant stood at the door, then turned and left after a short while. He shifted his body from side to side, seemingly admiring himself in the mirror.