Chapter 182 – No Difference From One or Two Cuts (1/2)

Despair Island

“104 points, haha!”

After successfully plundering Water Academy’s crystal, Lin Xiao looked at the number that appeared on that blue rectangular crystal and burst with joy.

What did 104 points mean? It meant that not only were they first and far ahead of second place, it also meant that they didn’t need to fight anymore!

So, as the leader, Lin Xiao passed down a strict order. From now on, Loran Academy’s chicken dinner eating team is now officially entering prone tactics… oh no, hidden combat mode!

They should scamper quickly with their tails between their legs and not start any fights.

They were already first, why did they have to fight? There was nothing to gain even if they won, rather they would just be increasing the risk and if someone succeeded in ambushing them, then all of their 100 points would become a stepping stone for other victors.

It has always been Lin Xiao taking advantage of others and getting them to work for him for free. There’s no way he’s going to let anyone do that to him!

How could he let that kind of thing happen with his personality? Keep dreaming!

“Hehe, this map looks real… Miss Charles probably didn’t lie to me, it’s good that we have his ex-fiancée on our team, how could he possibly cheat us?” Lin Xiao looked at the map he was holding and couldn’t stop laughing.

Now they just had to follow the map and they’ll meet Charles!

That was their final battle! As long as they could defeat Charles, they could claim the silver vault as their own and their points will explosively increase so that no one could catch up. That way, they would secure the champion seat!

Lin Xiao never would have thought that victory would come so easily.

He thought he would have to do a bunch of work, but in the end, Charles thought he was so clever and helped them instead. He tried wasting their strength, but he never anticipated a bug like Lin Xiao would exist. He wasn’t worried at all about magic overuse, even after using double chant earlier, he still had some to spare, and when he slept tonight, he would fill back up to full!

Lin Xiao was more worried that their team would have to run around aimlessly on the island and enter pointless fights… but now, Charles personally delivered a map.

“Lin Xiao!”

Just as Lin Xiao was immersing in delight, Caesar’s voice came from behind him.

“Ah?” Lin Xiao was startled and quickly retracted his arrogant smile.

He couldn’t let Caesar see him relax, he had to give him a false impression, that their team was still in danger and they could be eliminated at any time! That way, Caesar would continue listening to him obediently and working for him!

“Lin Xiao, I say…” Caesar stared at his eyes with a grave expression and wanted to say something but hesitated.

“W-what?” Lin Xiao awkwardly turned around and looked at him.

Did he see through him? No way, when did he get this smart.

“I say…” Caesar had a deep tone, and slowly spoke, “Are you tired?”

“No, no, I… hah?” Lin Xiao almost choked.

What? What did Caesar want?

“Your complexion doesn’t look too good… are you hungry? I brought a bag of instant noodles, do you want me to make you some?” Caesar took a couple of steps towards him and wanted to close their distance, yet scared Lin Xiao to repeatedly retreat.

“I-I’m warning you, I’m straight! Even if I was bent, I would choose the cute miss Charles! And not you…”

He didn’t know what’s with Caesar, did he get possessed, why was he so unusually worried about him?

“Lin Xiao, why are you moving away?” Caesar asked at a loss and pulled out a bag of instant noodles from his pockets, “You just cast double chant, so I was worried that you wouldn’t be able to endure, so I planned to make some food for you… are you misunderstanding something?”

“Hah? Oh, I thought you suddenly… never mind.” Hearing his explanation, Lin Xiao let out a sigh of relief, “I’m fine, don’t worry, let’s go!”

“Eh? You’re fine? How is that possible? Didn’t you say last time you could use double chat because of an Eastern tribe secret technique? You also said it had extreme side effects, last time you clearly…”

“Damn!”

It was a common saying that one lie needed multiple lies to cover it up, since Lin Xiao already played the role he had to follow it through.

“Cough… I forgot… no, I was too excited, so … ah, m-my head, where’s my maid? Elena… Elena!”

Lin Xiao squinted his eyes, held his head, and swayed like he was asleep, quietly calling out Elena’s name.

“Tsk…”

She wanted to ignore him, but because he called her, everyone was looking at her, so she had no choice.

Elena unwillingly walked over, carrying out a maid’s duty. Forced her self to support Lin Xiao’s arm and gave him her shoulder to lean on.

“You really know how to act…” Elena muttered.

She knew he was completely fine, yet still had to act as his walking stick.

“What are you talking about? I really am a bit dizzy…”