973 Little Flame Belle Is Awake (1/2)
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
”How infuriating!” The proud Mu Tingying was the first to express her frustration.
What did he mean by they didn't know how to be humble, and it was unnecessary to be humble? Was everyone on the American team so arrogant and full of themselves!?
The rest of the team remained silent. It was indeed difficult to win the stamp from the USA's Training Hall. They had briefly scanned through the list. Many countries on it were ranked higher than China, yet they still lost the challenge here. It clearly implied how strong the American team was!
Oleena brought everyone to the American representatives. There were eight of them. A handsome man with a bandana covering his head was fairly outstanding, not because of his appearance, but because he was scolding his teammates loudly.
”That's our captain, Roberts,” Fred pointed out for them.
Roberts stopped exhorting his team and turned around. He scanned the Chinese team and said, ”Let's not waste any time further. Shall we start at once?”
”Shouldn't we decide on the rules first?” Nanyu felt like this captain was a bit too impatient.
”Oh, right. The usual, a single match of five versus five?” Roberts asked.
Nanyu discussed it with the others. They agreed a team battle was more favorable for them.
Captain Roberts immediately proceeded to choose their representatives. Oleena's brother Fred volunteered to join the duel, and purposely gave Mo Fan a provoking look.
”Your brother really wants to fight me,” Mo Fan commented when he noticed Fred's challenging gaze.
”I don't think he can take you on,” Oleena said honestly.
Oleena had watched Mo Fan take on the leader of the Red Ornaments Guild, Casso. The strength he had displayed was incredibly shocking. Oleena knew how strong her brother was, there was no way he could beat a maniac like Mo Fan.
Oleena's words instantly infuriated Fred, who snapped, ”I could easily have arrested those bandits myself!. I don't think he's any stronger than me! Stop talking nonsense and come up here, so I can show you my strength!”
Mo Fan smiled. He looked at Ai Jiangtu, who was about to participate in the duel and said, ”As the captain, it's better if you don't take part in the duel. It's unwise to expose too much now.”
Ai Jiangtu was tempted to join the duel since they were up against a strong opponent. However, if the captain of their team had to join the fight against a team of substitutes, wouldn't that imply they were not worthy to take on the USA's national team during the World College Tournament in Venice?
Ai Jiangtu should not participate in the duel. He had to conceal his strength for now.
”We didn't take the badge in Peru. If we lose another badge here, it might affect our chance of making it to the finals. I must join the fight, just in case,” Ai Jiangtu said seriously.
As a matter of fact, Ai Jiangtu was displeased by how proud the American team was. Didn't they say they had never tasted defeat? He would not mind letting them try it today!
”Stop fighting over the spot, both of you will take part in the duel! We must take the badge from them,” Nanyu said.
Nanyu would not believe they would still lose the duel when both Mo Fan and Ai Jiangtu were representing them!
”That works too. We'll go, we still need three more people,” Ai Jiangtu said.
”I'll go,” Mu Tingying said.
Mu Tingying was eager to show off her talents since Mu Ningxue had rejoined the team. She volunteered right away as she was worried that Mu Ningxue would grab the limelight again. Defeating a team that had never lost before was something she could boast about too!
”Her Primary Element is Ice, mmm, maybe we'll need a Summoner, too.”
”Do we need more destructive spells?”
”I don't think so, having Mo Fan is basically enough.”
”How about the Psychic Element? Jiang Shaoxu can go.”
”Psychic Element won't be of any help. Let Nanrong Ni take the spot, her primary Element is Healing, secondary is Plant, and third is Blessing; she will come in handy in a team battle.”
The members discussed it and finally decided on a final formation consisting of Ai Jiangtu, Mo Fan, Jiang Yu, Mu Tingying, and Nanrong Ni.
The five on the enemy team were the captain, Roberts; Fred; a woman with golden-brown straight hair; a tall Oriental around one hundred and ninety centimeters tall; and a girl in a green shirt.
The two teams started the duel immediately without any unnecessary and over-elaborate formalities.
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