Chapter 65: A Warrior's Dedication
In the net café of that small town, the boss of that café was considered their god. He was their most famous expert, despite his bad eye.
He was no different from a god. A true god.
Even in their dreams, they could not imagine that in such a battlefield, Qiangsen would lose.
That Wargod No. 1 stood quietly in the darkness. It was no different from the scariest demon that ever existed.
"Teacher... How could this be?"
Ah Luo was completely shocked. How could there be anyone in this world who could use a Wargod No. 1 to beat him? Furthermore, it was in this dark terrain.
Qiangsen removed the game headset slowly, and his eyes slowly opened. Looking at this foreign world, his eyes blazed with a slight wisp of passion.
His mouth gradually turned into a wry smile. Sometimes, defeat was a form of fortune.
Watching the flaming carcass of the Dark Hunter, the Wargod No. 1 gave a salute with his remaining arm.
Warng Zheng was very sure that his opponent was a soldier. Only a soldier who had personally experienced hundreds of battles would have such a battle aura.
This was worthy of respect. Being able to exchange blows with such an opponent was his honor.
If Qiangsen was the Dark Lord, then Skeleton would be considered the God of the Dark!
The Wargod No. 1 was not a god. Even if a god were to be used in such a terrain, they would still be inevitably limited by its technical specifications. However, this was not a requirement for winning.
In the battleground, one's state of mind and the environment allows them to grasp hold of victory.
Everything that was done beforehand was for the sake of that final exchange.
This id what caused the entire audience to become silent.
What kind of mental quality was necessary for one to face such a situation so calmly?
A marching theme began to play loudly.
Numerous sounds of different animals could be heard. All of it was coming from the Skeleton Corps. Even they could not believe that the situation would turn around at the last moment.
This was the most nail-biting battle that they had ever watched. The opponent was just too strong, and the advantage held by him was just too large! However, a god was a god! He would always win!
Numerous individuals were singing the battle anthem of the Skeleton Corps, and it resounded through the audience area.
Another group of audience participants, the ones that were more reasonable, could not help but sigh. This was just inexplicable.
If one's ability to pilot had a limit, then after analyzing both the bigger picture and the details specifically, the conclusion was that this was truly heaven-defying.
Young Deer had spoken way too much. Things were always too volatile, and even his mood had been affected. More recently, he could never feel happy and it was simply a tragedy.
"Uncle Old Deer, the man still lives! You have to believe in miracles!"
Bubbly Foam let out a radiant smile which warmed Old Deer's devastated heart.
Old Deer, who was still in the midst of broadcasting, felt a bit dizzy before he suddenly collapsed.
The broadcasting room burst into a flurry of activity. The ups and downs of the last battle were just too intense. Even the commentator, Old Deer, had been defeated by the excitement. He had immersed himself as Skeleton's opponent and had exerted all of his strength.
The number of VIP members watching reached 800,000, while the number of VVIPs reached 500,000.
This was a heaven-defying number of viewers!
Not long after, the officials released a video analysis.
"Tribute to the Immortal Spirit - Qiangsen!"
Indeed, the opponent was Qiangsen.
He was an individual known for numerous illustrious exploits as a Special Forces member. Although he had left the military, no one forgot his meritorious service.
Although he could no longer serve in the army due to his body's condition, he survived in spirit.
The audience finally understood why Qiangsen was able to win 100% of the time in Lakato. He was truly the Dark Lord.
Then in this case... who was Skeleton?
In this world, who could pilot the Wargod No. 1 and beat an actual military serviceman? What kind of monstrous judgment did he possess?
After that last battle, Skeleton once again proved his godly status by even saluting to the Dark Hunter.
This was the respect soldiers gave to each other!!
There was no angry roaring, no thunderous shouts. All that happened was cold, methodological combat. It was a competition of experience and one's judgment.
Their perception and judgment was truly frightening; they had shocked the vast majority of the audience. The majority of individuals would simply crumble below the pressure due to the environment.
Without relying on auxiliary systems while still possessing deep insight regarding the terrain, it truly caused everyone to feel disappointed at their inferiority.
After this match was publicized, it proved an important lesson. Regardless of who you were, what position you had, however strong your physical ability was, in CT, what mattered most was one's strength in order to gain victory!
"Let us surpass the gods together with Skeleton!"
This was the title of the analysis video released by the Skeleton Corp's chief of staff.
Many female students were currently discussing who among the guys was the most handsome, most muscular, had the most trysts, and other things. On the other hand, those in the male dormitory were currently wailing like ghosts and howling like wolves.
They had no choice but to wail and howl. If not, there was no other way for them to vent the fervour in their hearts.
This was an expert. Those who needed to rely on external equipment were weaklings!
Ye Zisu and the other two girls were looking at each other. Girls would not act the same way as guys. However, the three of them were momentarily stunned.
"Is this guy a human? How could he notice such an object even at that point in time?" Du Qingqing asked blankly. Even if Skeleton had not specifically noticed the stalactite, in the heat of battle, how could someone even split their attention to notice something so obscure?
"He was in control of the situation at all times. This is a necessary requirement of a commander," Ye Zisu said with a sigh. Although it was easy to say it, it was extremely difficult to execute it. In the history of mankind, only those who were exceptional were able to do so.
This was real strength. By being able to grasp the most crucial aspect in the entire situation, this was something that was most easily ignored in a battle.
"This is true talent!" An Mei sincerely exclaimed. "Hehe, even I have become interested in him!"
"Haha, be careful! You don't want Tyrant Su to break up with you!"
"Only if he has balls!" An Mei laughed. The relationship had caused An Mei to become invigorated and she seemed more and more radiant.
It was not wrong to say that a girl who was dating would be at the peak of her beauty.
"I am extremely curious as to who this Skeleton really is. Qiangsen was a true elite of the military. Even though his body suffered an injury, in CT, such an injury should not have affected him," Ye Zisu said. The other two nodded in agreement.
It had to be known that Skeleton was using the Wargod No. 1. It was a fatal gift to the opponent in a battlefield such as Lakato.
Without undergoing harsh training in night combat, one would not be able to adapt to the darkness.
However, this darkness seemed to be child's play. Compared to Bonehead's training, which fully exploited one's deepest, darkest fears, this darkness was considered a blessing.
To adapt so easily?
Once one feels that death is a luxury, to adapt to the situation is not difficult.
To Wang Zheng, meeting such an opponent was his blessing. It had allowed him to realize that all his efforts were not in vain. This was not merely a simple battle; it was a collision of wills!
He could feel his opponent's effort and determination. This allowed him to see the value in his effort and determination as well!
He was not alone!
The military salute was a form of respect for his opponent.
There were no losers here.
Bubbly Foam was truly a little girl. After experiencing such an intense battle, she was so moved that her eyes teared up. Lin Huiyin's NOTAFRAID was also playing in the background. In this world, if one was brave, there would truly be nothing to fear.
In the small town, the net café's patrons had only just found out about Qiangsen's background. They had always just thought that he was an individual who loved to play games and was half blind. Although he had lost, applause rocked the sky. Qiangsen was a true hero!
Bubbly Foam restrained her emotions. Last time, she had forgotten what she was supposed to do, but she would not make the same mistake again today.
"Contestant Skeleton, I represent all of the members when I ask you this question... do you have a girlfriend?" Bubbly Foam's face turned bright red. "Haha, I'm kidding. That was a question I wanted to ask. What the audience really wants to know is if you will continue to use the Wargod No. 1?"
The number of VIP viewers had already approached 800,000, and it was still increasing.
Lin Huiyin was lying on her bed while furiously writing something. Her face even looked as though she had just cried.
She felt that she had become more and more emotional. This was a real battle that demonstrated one's willpower and dedication. This new song would be one about persistence. She did not expect that even this battle would give rise to more inspiration!
That short three seconds before Skeleton replied were no different from three long days. Everyone waited quietly for his answer.
At this moment, right in front of the audience, the screen flashed four words: "Forever Free-to-Play"
Was this... the legendary reply of this super god?!
Solon almost fell out of his chair. He had guessed numerous explanations, but he felt that the most correct one was that only the Wargod No. 1 could allow one to demonstrate superior strength... in the end...
Although not everyone would take this seriously, some of the girls became crazy. Chen Xiu and Yao Ailun had realized that these four words had caused numerous female players to wish to join the Skeleton Corps.
What kind of situation was this?
To the girls, the cold and cool hero was only one that could be observed from a distance. However, a hero that had the sense of hero was someone that was truly perfect.
Meanwhile, the innocent Student Wang was currently thinking about the fight. This battle was very satisfying. The opponent's oppressiveness had forced him to observe the surroundings closely. Even though it did not seem possible to win, there was always a chance for victory. While everyone felt that the Wargod No. 1 was disadvantaged in such terrain, having the belief that one would win was extremely important.
As to that answer... it was truly the truth!
Free-to-Play was the hard truth!
In the Shangri-La Hotel, Aina was currently making a report on her activities. This was something she had to do as a princess. The freedom she had was relative. With regards to her strange request, it was originally rejected by the royal family. However, due to the rules that were in place, they could only reluctantly agree and hope that Aina would still maintain the decorum of a princess.
Although her identity was a secret, as a princess, there were some things that she had to do.
Furthermore, as Aina was the Milky Way Alliance's model princess, the people around here were not as worried. They took it as an opportunity for her to better understand the common man. Especially since Earth was mankind's home planet, it possessed a more fitting atmosphere.
After a long winded hour, she finally finished the report. Although Aina knew that she could finish this week's responsibilities, just thinking of the future gave her a headache. She knew that she was playing with fire. In fact, she was like a moth to a flame, yet she could not control herself.
At this point in time, she truly envied Huiyin. Both of them were princesses, but she could do whatever she pleased; she was able to live her dream as a singer.
However, it was her misfortune to be first in line to the throne.
Perhaps when that little girl came back, she could be placed in a staff position. This cousin of hers was famous for being an evil sprite. She was smarter than Aina when it came to numerous things, and even Aslan did not possess such strict criteria for their heirs. However, being a public figure was not easy. Huiyin had to spend numerous days to convince the royal family to allow her to become a singer. In fact, the royal family was extremely satisfied with her current contributions.