1103 Malevolen (1/2)

Translated by XephiZ

Edited by Aelryinth

”As usual, our chairman has a high notion of our duty as Mages, Mo Fan, did you hear that? Don't you feel ashamed of yourself? You even said that you're going to consider the invitation of other countries...” Zu Jiming really knew how to grab hold of the opportunity. He immediately used it to humiliate Mo Fan.

There were things that could be harmless if he was to say it at some other times.

However, in certain occasions, especially when great authorities were around, he could easily twist the truth behind Mo Fan's words!

”I suddenly realize that my temper has seriously improved a lot compared to how I was before. The fact is I've allowed an idiot like you to be an eyesore for a whole year,” Mo Fan did not restrain himself either. He proceeded to scold Zu Jiming as he pleased.

”Who did you just call an idiot!?” Zu Jiming snapped furiously, ”Don't think you can act recklessly just because you're stronger than us. I might be weaker than you, but at least I won't commit treason, nor would I ask our superior for a reward shamelessly!”

”It's necessary for a piece of trash to know their worth!” Mo Fan replied mercilessly.

Zu Jiming's face darkened after being told that he was a piece of trash, not to mention that it happened right in front of the chairman. If he allowed Mo Fan the mad hound to humiliate him, how could he possibly face the people of his clan!?

That being said, Zu Jiming was smart enough to know that it was unwise to provoke Mo Fan any further. Even if he wanted to, he would have to pretend that he had a high notion of his duty, too! ”If you think you're so good, just go on and help the team place in the top three. As a matter of fact, I'll be damn impressed if you can help the team defeat any of the four great nations!”

”I don't need to impress you. You just have to admit that you're a piece of trash, and stop oinking like a pig around my ears. To be honest, I'm already being very respectful to the country by behaving myself, or else, I would have long ago beat the crap out of you so you could just lie and rest on a sickbed. What renowned clan is it that raised a retard like you, and managed to put you on the national team to annoy other people and sow dissension among the members?” Mo Fan's rebuttal was like a machine gun.

”Excuse me, did I hear that you have an opinion on the person that I recommended join the team?” a woman behind Shao Zheng suddenly said. She sounded quite stern and cold.

Zu Jiming was overjoyed when he heard his paternal aunt speaking up.

He knew Mo Fan was a powder keg that would explode with the slightest spark. Even though the woman behind Shao Zheng was only a secretary under the chairman, her status was basically comparable to a Councilman, and it was she that recommended Zu Jiming join the national team.

Secretary Zu Huiyin had a displeased look when Mo Fan kept scolding, and she finally ran out of patience.

”So this pig is one of yours? You should really teach him some manners, so he can stop being a troublemaker. The chairman already said that a single rank could make a difference to the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers. Let's be honest, as long as he stops sowing discord between the members, we won't have any trouble being placed in the top three,” Mo Fan replied. He had no intention to go easy on the secretary.

Zu Huiyin's face darkened after hearing his words.

Where exactly did this disrespectful student come from, to say such a thing to the chairman's secretary? Did he seriously think no one could teach him a lesson?

”Chairman, I seriously don't understand. I know strength is important, but isn't attitude the most important? Look at how disrespectful this student is, I bet he might actually accept the invitation of the other countries after the tournament! It's meaningless for us to waste our resources on a person like him! I suggest we let him give away the resources he acquired from the treasure hunt, and distribute them evenly to the rest of the team!” Secretary Zu Huiyin was at the end of her patience. She even demanded Mo Fan give up on the resources he earned from the treasure hunt!

Shao Zheng did not stop the quarrel between Mo Fan and Zu Jiming. He even stopped Feng Li from interfering with a thoughtful look.

He had allowed the quarrel to happen, as he believed it was better to deal with the conflict than hiding it.

The finals consisted of team battles, and each team would have to send out eight members in every match. The teamwork and synergy between the members were extremely important. Without enough trust between the members, the team would soon be crushed by their opponents.

Shao Zheng did not want the members to pretend to be harmonious on the surface, but scheme against one another during the matches, as it would simply ruin the whole team!

It was obvious that the members of the team were not on peaceful terms with one another. Shao Zheng had noticed it during the treasure hunt. Zu Jiming, Mu Tingying, Nanrong Ni, and Li Kaifeng had basically formed their own group within the team, and they did not even try to lend Mo Fan and Mu Ningxue a hand when they were in a pinch!

It was definitely not something that Shao Zheng wanted to see. He knew it was impossible to resolve the conflict between the members, since the conflict was not just child's play, nor was it as simple as envy or jealousy. After all, prior to representing the country, everyone was competing against each other, so the conflict had lasted for a long time.

Shao Zheng was planning to turn the conflict into a motivation, so the members would be holding one another accountable. He wanted to use the conflict to secure a higher rank for the team!

”Mo Fan did utter some rash comments, but Zu Huiyin, your suggestion isn't appropriate either!” It was obvious that Shao Zheng had no intention to punish Mo Fan.