Chapter 152 A Melee Mechanic Is the Bes (2/2)

The players around them began whispering to one another, looking in envy.

”Isn't that the professional gamer mentioned by the program? He has a picture on the promotional ad.”

”He really does have a special relationship with Black Phantom.”

”I want to unlock a hidden quest with the Black Phantom, too.”

Frenzied Sword waddled over to Han Xiao's side.

Han Xiao regarded this player, who had some potential, well. It was alright to embarrass Frenzied Sword in front of NPCs, but he did not have the heart to do so in front of the crowd of players. No matter what, Frenzied Sword was also a professional gamer, and his image was very important.

Han Xiao randomly assigned some regular mission. When Frenzied Sword received the mission, his face was overcome with disappointment.

”Collect materials? That's so boring. You might as well tell me to dance.”

Han Xiao's lips curved up. Habits were indeed scary.

Just then, a player walked over. The ID above his head read 'Laughing Blade'. He asked, ”Frenzied Sword?”

Once Frenzied Sword saw this person, his face fell as he dryly replied, ”It's you. So, you're here to play Galaxy as well. Why aren't you playing Knight anymore?”

”Haha, it's not challenging enough,” Laughing Blade said half-mockingly.

Some players recognized Laughing Blade.

”Isn't that the professional gamer, Laughing Blade?”

”I heard he was one of the top three players in Knight; he even won two championships before.”

Laughing Blade enjoyed the players' surprise thoroughly. His eyes hid feelings of condescension as he looked at Frenzied Sword.

In the past, Frenzied Sword had also been a professional gamer in Knight. In official competitions, he had suffered countless defeats to Laughing Blade, and his fame was far from that of Laughing Blade.

Laughing Blade saw the rewards assigned to Frenzied Sword on Galaxy Times and realized that his old opponent was better-off than him. Feeling green from jealousy, he intentionally came to stir up trouble. After a few words, he pretended to ask casually, ”Since we've met, let's have a PVP duel. I'm an Esper, what about you?”

”… Mechanic.”

Frenzied Sword was slightly hesitant. Even though he was under Han Xiao's mentorship, his current Mechanic abilities were very unsuited for battle. Subconsciously, he wanted to reject the duel.

Unexpectedly, Laughing Blade suddenly said, ”Since we've known each other for so many years, let's have a friendly duel. You can't possibly reject a small request like this, or do you look down on me?”

Frenzied Sword was speechless. Those words made it hard for him to reject. There was no need to have a falling out with someone in the same industry over something small like this.

Laughing Blade laughed coldly in his mind. He had said that because he was afraid that Frenzied Sword would reject the deal. He wanted to have a duel with Frenzied Sword only because he had gained some popularity on Galaxy.

Once he obtained some fame, it made him easy to become someone else's prey.

If he were to defeat Frenzied Sword, he could probably tone down the latter's popularity. For a professional gamer who had attended a program to be defeated by him, he could become a little more famous as well.

Laughing Blade was very confident. He felt that an awakened Esper was quite strong. His elementary application was a rock-earth fusion armor that was suitable for defense. It was strong against pistols, so he felt that his chances of winning were quite high.

Even if he were to lose, he could test the gap between them. Anyway, at this point, they would not die. Laughing Blade felt that this deal only had benefits to him, and he would not have any losses.

Also… he looked toward Black Phantom, who was standing at one side, his gaze lighting up.

If Frenzied Sword can unlock a hidden quest, I'll give it a try too!