342 Rite of Baptism, Black Pool (1/2)

The mixed bathing area was silent once Leon uttered these words. Everyone had their gazes fixed on Goldenrod, awaiting his answer with curiosity.

A warrior should be true to his words and accept losses with honor, but they also understood how difficult it was for Goldenrod to accept such an outcome.

All warriors were naturally proud, with eyes aspiring for greatness. It was hard to imagine any of them lowering and subordinating themself to an outsider.

Nevertheless, this was something Goldenrod had brought onto himself. He only has himself to blame. The middle-aged warrior had already warned him and tried to mediate the matter.

”I lost fair and square. Why wouldn't I accept this loss?! I am a man of my words! From now on, I am your subordinate! It's not a shame to lose to a great Warrior!” Goldenrod spoke strongly. He would not dishonor himself by being a sore loser.

”Good lad. At least you still have your warrior's honor.” The middle-aged warrior praised.

Shortly after, he started to frown slightly as he glanced Goldenrod's dangling arm. He turned to Leon and asked, ”However, don't you think you have been a bit too heavy-handed, Big Brother Leonhardt?”

”I think it should be broken, but this is what I deserve for provoking a Great Warrior.” Goldenrod said self-deprecatingly while shaking his head.

”Heavy-handed? Broken? Not at all. It's just a little bit dislocated.” Leon said indifferently.

In truth, his current base strength was inferior to Goldenrod. He had to rely on his explosive strength to win. He could beat Goldenrod in a normal contest of strength without his Divine Will and folded strength technique.

If these warriors also had techniques that applied the same concept of [9 Echo Oscillating Fist] to their attacks, they would also experience an increase of multiple folds in their strength.

Nevertheless, Leon did not see the need to explain as he simply strolled over to Goldenrod.

”What do you—”

Goldenrod was not able to finish his words before Leon grabbed his right arm and gave it a quick yank and twist.

Kacha!

The sounds of bones clicking were heard as Leon fixed Goldenrod's arm. Goldenrod grunted and sweated from the brief rush of pain.

At the same time, Leon's intention was misunderstood as the middle-aged warrior deepened his frown and said, ”You have already won, and punished Goldenrod enough for his offense. Don't you think you are taking things too far by continuing to bullying him with your strength?”

In any case, Goldenrod was still one of them, while Leon was an outsider. They would not standby while Leon bullies their people.

”Oh?”

The middle-aged warrior and everyone else was also surprised seeing Goldenrod wave his arm around without a problem.

”It seems I have been mistaken and misunderstood your intentions, Big Brother Leonhardt. Forgive me for my rudeness just now.” The middle-aged warrior apologized.

”It's fine. I did not take it to heart. If you really feel sorry, then just call me Brother Leonhardt. I am not used to being called a big brother by someone who is old enough to be my father.” Leon spoke.

Pfft!

”Did you hear that, brothers and sisters? Big Brother Leonhardt said Brother Blacktiger is old enough to be his father! Hahaha!”

”Hahaha! Brother Blacktiger definitely has the looks! Do you want me to call you daddy, Brother Blacktiger?”

”Hahaha! Big Daddy Blacktiger!”

Everyone immediately broke into laughter as jokes and snide remarks were made at the supposedly 'middle-aged' warrior.

”Oh, piss off! Are you guys really going to make fun of my face right now?! Do you also have to embarrass me in front of Brother Leonhardt?!” Blacktiger barked.

Leon was taken aback by everyone's response as his eyes started to flicker with doubt when he looked at the 'middle-aged' warrior.

Noticing his inquisitive gaze, Blacktiger rubbed his bald head with embarrassment and explained, ”Despite how I look, I am actually only 25 years old.”

”What? Motherfucker, you look 50!”

Leon was given a great shock as his eyes darted between the other people at the mixed bathing area. Everyone appeared to be within their 20s to 30s.

Are these people also younger than what they appear to be?

He soon fixed his gaze on a warrior who looked to be roughly 20 years of age and wondered if this person was like 10 years old or something.