Chapter 300 - Volume 3
Chapter 79 – King of the Underground (30)
Brendel turned around to meet Cohen’s eyes. He knew it was him who called out, but there was no real possibility that he could continue dueling. The difficulty in the Coliseum of Destiny scaled each time and the next round was most likely a match using Element Powers.
[Orthylss has already said that merging cannot be done again, and Medissa is a level 40+ character. I’m almost certain that the next match will at least be a level 60 NPC appearing. Since it’s a contest of Element Powers, even if we’re in our best conditions and I bring out all the Gold-rankers I have, it’s unlikely that we will win.]
“I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can help you.” He said simply.
The truth was he had roughly guessed that the youths were the ones who had triggered this situation.
But it was him who led them to that mining spot. The fact that he failed to realize that there was something strange in the silver mines ultimately caused numerous deaths to the workers. He even dragged his subordinates into this mess.
There was a strange feeling in his mind when he denied the youths’ request, but he ignored it and was prepared to go towards the sword again.
“Please wait, mister!” Cohen shouted after Brendel’s back. “Perhaps we can come to a deal! You can choose to accept or refuse after hearing what I have to offer, please!”
He made this conclusion.
“My lord,” Medissa spoke in his mind, “I don’t believe there’s only one copy in each series. If it’s impossible, we should give up on the cards.”
Brendel rubbed his forehead thoughtfully.
[But the odds of getting the same card is really small. Once the chance to get it slips by, it’s gone. Unfortunately, Medissa’s right. This is impossible.]
He suddenly noticed Jana, Scarlett, and Orthlyss staring strangely at him. It seemed like he was blanking out almost every match and it would be shameful if he was seen as an airhead.
The way how Orthlyss spoke reminded him of his female senior, and he felt she would almost start teasing him any time now.
But his eyes went back to Cohen instead of explaining himself.
“I’m sorry, but I have to refuse your proposal,” He said, and announced loudly to the ceiling, “Open her cage!”
He pointed at Scarlett’s cage and declined the additional reward for winning the previous duel, but no sooner than he did, an unexpected voice suddenly called out to him.
“Brendel, you’re here!” A crisp and pretty voice echoed throughout the stage.
His eyes widened and turned to the source of the voice subconsciously. His heart beat violently when he saw a familiar face that was filled with surprise and delight, and he could not help but clench his teeth.
[…… Karma. This is karma for being greedy and not saving the youths and Scarlett straight away!]
He watched her run towards him in stunned silence as she clutched her large bag to prevent the contents from spilling over.
“Brendel—” She ran straight to him without paying attention to the others, her eyes slightly red. “I was really worried about you! My aunt isn’t around and I thought if something happened to you……
When she came closer, she lowered her head and suddenly shuffled her feet together: “I know I shouldn’t leave the angels’ supervision and I’m going to get scolded again—”
She suddenly noticed Brendel’s expression when she glanced out of the corners of her eyes. His face was a mixture of regret and bitter sorrow, and there seemed to be tears in his eyes. It was the first time she saw such an expression on him.
D-did I do something wrong?” She stuttered.
“…… No, there’s nothing wrong. I’m the one who’s wrong.” He said with a broken voice.