Chapter 313
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Shi Lei used the branch in his hand to tap the sensor devices on the armor of the three Competitive Knights in turn.
At the edge of the venue, there was a huge screen sponsored by Giant Peak Pharmaceutical, which displayed the number of valid hits to the audience.
The Lucky Knight is almost in the triple digits, while the second place has barely reached ten. They are far ahead, leaving everyone else in the dust.
In terms of physical damage, the tree branch is the least powerful weapon among the fifteen Knight. However, in terms of psychological damage, the tree branch is undoubtedly number one.
The three Competitive Knight struggled desperately to escape, but they were unable to change the situation.
The intelligent armor, which originally weighed only a few dozen kilograms, suddenly felt like it weighed over a hundred kilograms for some reason. The Competitive Knight was fixed inside and completely unable to move.
The Competitive Knight, suffering from abdominal pain, wasn't much better off. It was even more painful than childbirth, and only curling up offered some relief.
"Spare me, sir, spare me..."
"I was wrong, please let me go..."
"I shouldn't have been so foul-mouthed, I'm so sorry. Please, have mercy on me..."
The hour-long match was an agonizing ordeal for the three Competitive Knights. This was the preliminary round of a special tournament, Live Broadcast live on television. Popular matches would be replayed multiple times.
They were pinned to the spot and beaten, so ashamed they wished they could disappear into the ground. This public execution was worse than death itself.
The commentator quickly contacted the Commercial Union and obtained the athlete's information. However, after reviewing it, he could only manage a helpless, bitter smile.
It's unclear whether this is because the agent wasn't registered or because the authorities don't value civilian Knight.
Information about Lucky Knight is extremely scarce, almost as if there were no records at all.
As a professional commentator, you absolutely cannot be silent on the field and let the atmosphere become dull. He took a deep breath, preparing to bite the bullet and improvise.
Fortunately, there was a referee he knew at the scene who sent a text message to the commentator, providing some information about the Lucky Knight and temporarily relieving his immediate predicament.
"La Signora and gentlemen, welcome to this duel sponsored by Giant Peak Pharmaceutical."
I'm sure you, like me, are speechless with emotion at this moment. Now, please allow me to introduce this mysterious contestant who calls himself the 'Lucky Knight'.
He was the winner of a folk competition three days ago. It's said that anyone who harbors hostility towards him or launches an attack will instantly be afflicted with an inescapable misfortune!
In Lucky Knight's last game, his opponent dislocated his jaw and surrendered on the spot after just one touch.
It has to be said that such abilities are highly sought after in the Knight Competition. No wonder he dared to participate in the bloodiest duels without wearing any protective gear!
Regardless of the final outcome, Lucky Knight will leave his mark on the history of Knight Competition.
This is no longer Competitive Knight; today, the Mount Megatron stage shines for him!
Just minutes into the match, Shi Lei broke the historical record for effective hitting points. At this rate, breaking 2,000 in an hour is no problem!
That's outrageous!
The other Competitive Knight in the arena noticed something was amiss from the start. After hearing the commentator explain the abilities involved, they dared not approach.
Public execution, that's fucking cruel!
Looking back at Shi Lei's side, it looked like he was striking a wooden fish.
He held a thick tree branch in his right hand and rhythmically tapped it on the sensor devices worn by the three Knights.
Before half an hour had passed, Shi Lei had already struck the hammer 999 times, surpassing the previous record for the duel and leaving the second-place finisher far behind.
Seeing the points rankings on the screen, he felt it was enough. He deliberately moved to the edge of the arena to create some distance, giving the three Competitive Knight a chance to catch their breath.
The moment the abdominal pain and restraints ended, they fled the scene in a disheveled state. They dared not utter a word or retaliate, lest they continue to humiliate them for another half hour.
Throughout the history of Knight Competition, such a unique ability has never appeared before.
The absurd and ridiculous scenes, along with the humiliating beatings with tree branches, quickly grabbed the audience's attention.
Even before the duel began, related posts appeared online, attracting a large audience and many netizens who paid close attention to the match. By the end of the final, the topic had become a trending topic.
"Ta-da!"
With the referee ringing the bell, the duel at the Giant Peak Arena officially came to an end.
Shi Lei scored the highest score of 25 points in the project, and his ranking soared significantly.
A player can earn a maximum of 5 points in an individual match, and 1 point for a draw. This means he won many individual matches in just one duel, which is incredibly efficient.
When he stood on the podium after the competition, he made a statement that was both funny and absurd.
Seeing the Lucky Knight standing on the platform, the second and third place runners resolutely refused to go up. No matter how the staff tried to persuade them, they maintained a safe distance.
After all, nobody knows how long this bad luck will last. If you get unlucky for days after just one touch, you might as well give up on the rest of the competition.
Thus, a memorable scene in the history of Knight Competition was created today: only one person stood on the podium.
Seeing the Lucky Knight come down from the stage and walk this way, Rebecca was so happy that she almost opened her arms and rushed over.
The stronger the Competitive Knight managed by an agent, the more likely they are to attract advertisers. If a contract is signed, the agent receives a percentage of the earnings.
This extra income is much higher than Rebecca's guaranteed salary, so how could she not be happy?
Seeing the agent's unusually agitated appearance, Shi Lei raised his hand to signal her not to come closer. The two maintained a certain distance and walked out one after the other.
"Mr. Lucky Knight, you are truly amazing! Do you have any companies you'd like to collaborate with or any Competitive Knight orders you'd like to join? I will do everything in my power to help you secure those deals."
Shi Lei shook his head, and with a mouth that could only speak at 37 degrees Celsius, he uttered words that could only be spoken at minus 37 degrees Celsius:
"I'm sorry to disappoint you. I have no intention of joining the Knight or negotiating cooperation. If anyone comes to inquire, please turn them all down for me."
"Ah?"
Rebecca froze upon hearing this, her mood plummeting from heaven to hell in an instant. Even her walking speed noticeably slowed down.
"All right..."
After leaving the arena, Shi Lei saw his agent forcing a smile and asked:
"Are you so happy because you get a commission for negotiating the deal?"
Rebecca sighed and answered truthfully:
"Yes, that's right. The higher your endorsement fee when you sign the contract, the more money your agent gets. I want to save up money as soon as possible to buy a house in Cavaleria so I can bring my grandma from the countryside to live in the city."
She knew that continuing would sound like she was trying to gain sympathy, so she stopped in time:
"Mr. Lucky Knight, don't worry about these trivial matters. I respect your choice. I didn't have high hopes to begin with, so I shouldn't ask anything of you."
Shi Lei smiled slightly, thinking to himself that the other party had a good attitude. However, in this competitive city, employees without connections are more likely to be treated unfairly.
"Miss Rebecca, could you please register me for the duel this afternoon and tomorrow? I want to accumulate enough points to qualify for the special tournament in the next two days."
"No problem, I'll go register now. I'll send you the itinerary later when it's done."
"Alright, then let's part ways here."
Rebecca stayed where she was, waving goodbye:
"Good afternoon, Mr. Lucky Knight."
Shi Lei took a few steps forward, then suddenly turned around.
He watched the other person's departing figure and attached two small Rock Constructs to the soles of his agent's shoes.
"From the countryside" means having no background or connections.
Regardless of whether she will be taken advantage of later, leaving behind the Rock Constructs will at least ensure her personal safety.
Finally, Shi Lei left the arena.
Although it was noon, he didn't need to eat. He started walking towards the city library.
However, the popularity of the Knight Competition in Kasimia exceeded his expectations. The duel had only ended ten minutes earlier, and he was already recognized on the street.
"Look over there! It's Lucky Knight! If I go over now and ask for an autographed photo, won't the price skyrocket when he becomes famous?"
"Isn't it said that getting close to him will bring bad luck? You haven't encountered anyone else yet, but you've already had a period of bad luck."
More and more people on the street noticed Shi Lei, but he ignored them and quickly entered the library.
June 28, 0:34 pm
After saying goodbye to the Lucky Knight, Rebecca rushed back to the arena to register.
When she came out, she was greeted by a well-mannered man named Kuranta.
"Hello, Miss Rebecca."
She didn't recognize this person at all. After tilting her head slightly to examine him for a moment, she asked uncertainly:
"Excuse me, are you an advertiser? I regret to inform you that Lucky Knight does not accept any commercial endorsements and does not wish to join the Competitive Knight."
"Miss Rebecca, you've misunderstood. I'm not here to see the Lucky Knight, but to see you."
Looking for me?
"That's right, please allow me to introduce myself. I am one of the rotation managers for this Knight Association competition area, and also Charne, the executive of the Knight Competition and Publicity Department of the Mishko Group."
Upon hearing such a long title, Rebecca immediately realized that the person in front of her was her senior:
"So... is there something you need from me?"
"Miss Rebecca, I have seen your file. You are the only student from that small village to be admitted to Cavaleria."
I believe you came to this city carrying the hopes of the villagers, wanting to realize your dreams and make your mark.
And today, I am your dream-fulfilling agent. All you need to do is sign this secret contract, and you'll be a full-fledged employee of the Mishko Group.
Rebecca knew that Charne's approach was most likely related to the Lucky Knight. She asked herself honestly, she shouldn't have signed such a contract.
However, she desperately needed the money.
Looking at the contract, Rebecca fell into deep thought.
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"I'm sorry, Mr. Charnet."
Rebecca made a decision and gave a positive response:
"Maybe... we should just forget about it."
She was born in a small village and suffered a lot of contempt and unfair treatment in the city.
Anyone with a brain would know that the other side was after Lucky Knight. If Reneka weren't his manager, he wouldn't have had this opportunity today.
Putting aside the question of whether signing this contract will put me in a difficult situation later.
If Lucky Knight finds out and applies to the Commercial Union to change her agent, everything she's just achieved will soon be lost.
Rebecca wasn't from the city, and compared to others, she had absolutely no way out. One mistake could mean no recovery, so she had to be extra cautious.
"Miss Rebecca."
Charnet's gaze swept across her face like a hawk's, pressing her for an answer:
Is this your true feeling?
Rebecca sensed the threat in his words and quickly made an excuse to slip away:
"Sorry, I don't have that plan at the moment. I have to go now, sorry."
June 28, 2:00 pm
In the afternoon, the second duel began.
Upon learning that Lucky Knight would be participating in this match, the number of spectators who came to watch the game increased significantly.
Most of them were curious and felt that the news media was spreading false information, so they wanted to come and see for themselves.
Some were members of the Competitive Knight, dressed casually, who came to probe their background.
With talented new Knight emerging, there's no need for them to step in; just watching the match replays is enough. Even with the recently popular Maria Saria match, not many of their peers came to watch.
As the saying goes, the layman sees the spectacle, the expert sees the details. You can tell a lot about skill level just by watching the recording.