Chapter 328 - Let The Dead Rest In Peace (1/2)

Princess Nami’s decision was what everyone expected. After all, the one who was to be chosen was definitely one of the masters of Transforming Strength.

Princess Nami glanced at Xiao Bing after she had made her choice. She was clearly reminding Xiao Bing that he had to defeat Nakamura Jiro. Though she didn’t particularly like him, he was pleasant to her eyes. It was a matter of beauty. It was especially important to a wilful princess. Nobody would like to hang out with a short hunchbacked man.

Xiao Bing looked away, ignoring Princess Nami’s gaze. Princess Nami got a little angry when she saw Xiao Bing’s petulance. “When you have become my bodyguard, I can think of 100 ways to teach you a lesson.”

Fukuda Ogawa’s eyes became afire with excitement after he was chosen. He whirled around and shot Jiro a glance of complacency. Actually he had been wary of this man. On the one hand, he was not confident that he could defeat this man. On the other hand, Jiro had always been brutal when fighting. Since the first day of competition, this was the first time he felt relieved at the thought of not fighting this cruel man. His excitement was mixed with satisfaction and a masquerade for his diffidence.

Jiro glanced at him in disdain. He didn’t pay much attention to Fukuda Ogawa after he had a tentative fight with him. The real obstacle for him was the wandering warrior called Aoki Ichiro.

The chief executive smiled, “Mr. Fukuda, this is the token the princess has granted you. Only the most important people in her mansion can have it. And no more than 10 people have been given this.”

Fukuda Ogawa took it and saw it was made of gold. It felt heavy in his hands. He could tell that it would sell for millions.

The chief executive continued, “Being the princess’s warrior is no normal warrior. It means that you have become the highest-ranking warrior in the royal family. You are now at the family’s service and we sincerely welcome you.”

Fukuda Ogawa bowed and said, “It’s my honor to serve you, my Royal Highness.”

Princess Nami looked at the chief executive and said, “Let the battle begin.”

Fukuda Ogawa looked awkward when the princess didn’t answer him. It was almost an insult to a powerful master like him. But his anger disappeared the moment he saw her beautiful face. It was already such a bliss for him to stay at the princess’s side, let alone having the princess occasionally glance at him. Fukuda was clearly conquered by this girl the moment he saw her, like most other men.

The chief executive also felt that the girl was too impolite. Actually, the number of masters of Transforming Strength was astonishing enough. And masters like them deserved to be respected, even if they were at the princess’s mansion. The chief executive smiled, “Mr. Fukuda, please seat yourself and watch the upcoming combat. After that, we shall return to the mansion.”

Fukuda Ogawa nodded and got back to his seat, but now and then he would take a glimpse at the princess.

All the referees felt uncomfortable with Princess Nami’s reaction. But they didn’t voice their thoughts. It was known that Yokota, the master of Karate and especially Sasaki, the master of Ninjutsu were both bewitched by this girl. Sasaki was right next to the princess. Though he believed that he was strong-willed, his breath became rapid as he felt the heat, the fragrance, and the smooth skin on her body. If a master of Ninjutsu could not resist such temptation, how could the others.

Of all the people inside the building, besides the chief executive and the people around the princess, Xiao Bing and Nagaya Chuan, a student of Feng XIII might be the only ones who seemed to not be influenced.

Nagaya Chuan had stepped into the Innate Realm, which changed his state of mind and strengthened his ability to resist. Though he could not help casting the princess an extra glance, his eyes were still as calm as water. As for Nakamura Jiro, he raised his head from time to time to look at Princess Nami, his eyes burning with lust and greed.

The chief executive was astounded by the princess’s charm. But as he fixed his eyes on Xiao Bing, he was even more surprised by this man’s placidity. Then the steward walked towards the center of the pit and announced, “Now the draw shall decide your opponent. The winners will be in the final fight. And the champion shall be Princess Nami’s warrior, Like Mr. Fukuda.”

Soon a man brought a paper box, and the four drew their lots. The chief executive was surprised by the results. “The first match, Aoki Ichiro vs. Nakamura Jiro.”

Finally, the hearts that had been stirred by the princess’s presence was calmed. But soon they inhaled deeply and turned excited again. Because they didn’t expected the fight between these two to come so early.

Fukuda Ogawa seemed complacent. Now all he needed to do was to watch the two fight.

The other two competitors exhaled a sigh of relief. They had thought about quitting before. But if Aoki Ichiro and Jiro were weakened by each other, they might have a chance.

Nakamura smiled viciously at Xiao Bing, “You don’t want to give up?”

Xiao Bing shook his head. “I want to see how you’re going to wield your third saber.” Xiao Bing said calmly, his palm on the handle of his saber.

Jiro asked, “Your saber skill comes from the Shinto Ninen-ryu School, right?”

“You are very observant.”