"No. Absolutely not!"
How could he leave Bubble out of the match?
Yan Huan's entire strategy depended on Bubble's ability to take another turn in Seal Clash Battle.
If he swapped Bubble out, he would have to rethink the rest of his seal lineup too.
"In that case, I won't press the matter," Apophis said, offering a gentle reminder.
"Mr. Yan Huan, please keep an eye on the sales of the goods in your shop window... That's the citizens' only way to voice their opinions."
"Doesn't matter." Yan Huan didn't seem concerned.
It was just that old man's apple cider. Was he supposed to believe it would stop selling because he'd fielded a Chimera?
He kept boasting about Bubble's stats, but everyone competed in Seal Clash Battle while sitting in swim rings.
As for balance, surely it wasn't that bad...
"Administrator, perhaps I should sit out for now," Bubble said worriedly.
"If I hurt our business, it won't be worth it."
"Besides, you're so good at putting teams together. You'll have no trouble assembling another one on short notice."
"Hmm..." Yan Huan looked at the anxious Bubble and reassured the seal.
"Don't worry. A few troublemakers just stirred up the crowd."
"I'm going to beat those bastards up right now."
With that, Yan Huan looked around for a brick.
Bubble was deeply moved by how much he cared.
"Administrator, I mean it. If people doubt your abilities, let's prove them wrong."
"Why should I?" Yan Huan snapped. "They question me, and I have to prove myself? Isn't my time worth anything?"
"It takes one mouth to spread a rumor and a whole lot of legwork to put it down."
"If you ask me, we've been too nice to them."
"Brother Yan Huan, you can't look at it that way." The