The Race for Champion

Pyrite Town had been liberated.

But Rainbow Team did not disband. From Shan Ren at the top to Ayana, Otsuka, Cheng Hong, and the others, they still called themselves members of Rainbow Team.

More importantly, the rescuers who had temporarily joined Rainbow Team did not seem to mind.

"Isn't this a bad idea? The fighting's barely over, and we're already forming a little faction."

Baimu worried that Rainbow Team might appear to be splitting the Rescue Organization, which would not help Orre's development.

More than that, he had the uneasy feeling that he was taking the credit for the victory.

Shan Ren gave him an odd look. "What's wrong with it? And why call it a little faction? Shouldn't you see it as a rising force?

"Everyone calls themselves part of Rainbow Team because they want to follow you. Besides, I already told you why we needed to establish it."

"..."

Baimu said nothing.

Seeing how serious he looked, Shan Ren relented. "Let me ask you something. Who deserves the most credit for the battle in Pyrite Town?"

"Everyone did a lot... Fine. Liu Ge?"

"See? You know. He may not have much standing among the civilians, but he leads the Rescue Organization. With a little publicity, he'll naturally become the person in charge of Pyrite Town."

"So you're going to compete with him."

"Exactly. If you don't fight for a say, you'll never get one. I know what you're worried about, but this is just fair competition. Do you think Liu Ge doesn't know what I'm doing? If he hasn't stopped me, that means he's allowing it."

"...How will you compete?"

"How else but through results? What Pyrite Town needs most right now is rebuilding and reviving its industries. Whoever does that best will win everyone's support. And to