Chapter 466: Helping a Beauty (1/2)
Chapter 466: Helping a Beauty
Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_
When the dance party was halfway finished, a few muscular fighters walked to the center of the stage. Despite their perilous life, sparring remained one of the fighters' favorite pastime.
The winner of the fight also came with a perk: he would have the right to name a girl among the crowd. If he got the girl's consent, which happened quite often, then the winner would be able to spend a romantic night with his chosen companion.
Wang Tong's refusal of Ye Zi's invitation had avoided much unnecessary jealousy. Martians were well known for their xenophobic protectionism, and the adolescent drama of an outsider winning the favor of a camp flower would only add fuel to their aversion toward Wang Tong.
Under reduced circumstances such as these, women, like many other things had been reduced into resources and properties of men. The method of winning the right to bed a woman was rather unromantic and direct, but it was respectful and orderly nonetheless. Compared to other parts of Mars, it could even be considered civilized. For those who lived under the control of the Zergs, raping, and robbing women had become a new norm unfortunately.
The age of aggression not only bred the resistance militias, but also gave a second life to the pirates. These outlaws were no better than Zergs when they arrived. They robbed and pillaged, scrapping any resources they could find, and destroyed anything they couldn't carry with them.
Another swell of cheers rose from the camp. A METAL fighter had won three fights in a row.
”Ross has improved. In no time, he would become the most powerful METAL fighter on Mars.”
”No kidding. I think only Boss could have a chance of winning against him.”
”Haha. Boss is too powerful and deadly. No one would be stupid enough to spar with him.”
”Do you think Ross would try someone challenging more this time?”
”You mean Ye Zi? Haha, yeah, it's possible. Other than the boss, I bet only Ross is worthy of sharing the bed with her. What a handsome and strong fighter he is! Maybe Ye Zi is already waiting for him to ask her.”
Ross yanked his arms up as the crowd shouted out his name in unison. He walked away from the center of the camp and headed toward Ye Zi.
Unlike Earthlings and Ivantians, the Martians were direct when it came down to relationships. Asking for a girl's hand without knowing her first was not shunned upon, but encouraged. In the chauvinistic view of the Martians, it was only natural for men to dominate women with their might.
With Ye Zi's consent, the two would enjoy a night of passion under the sheets, and such was the way of love on Mars. The world had changed, and humans needed to adapt. Therefore, this seemingly uncouth custom was the best option for humans who needed to struggle to see the sunlight of the next day.
The crowd was agitated as Ross inched toward his prize. Shouting and cat-calling rose around the proud warrior. Wang Tong followed the person next to him and moved out of Ross' way. Suddenly, Wang Tong felt a soft hand grab his arm. Ross saw it too, and he was taken it back by the turn of events.
Wang Tong turned his head and realized that it was Ye Zi. He wiggled his arm slightly, trying to break free in vain.
”Do me a favor, please!” Ye Zi pleaded; her voice was low under her breath.
Wang Tong paused; he owed her a huge favor for saving his life, so it would be ungrateful of him to leave her when she needed his help.
”Who are you?” Ross walked to Wang tong and asked him with a booming voice. He had already defeated three competitors, and he didn't mind defeating another one.
”Wang Tong.”
”I like this woman too. What do you say if we have a fight and the winner will take her home tonight?” Ross asked. The survival of the fittest, such was the way of life on Mars.
Ye Zi scowled; she knew no one in Battle Wolf could defeat Ross, much less a new addition to the team who had just recovered from a trauma. The crowd boiled over at the promise of another fight. The situation made it difficult for Ye Zi to say anything. Ever since she had arrived at Battle Wolf, she had not yet shared her bed with any of the fighters. The rumors had it that she was not into men at all. Guilt rose inside the field medic as she felt that she had thrown Wang Tong under the bus.
”Sounds good!” Wang Tong accepted the challenge with a broad smile on his face.
”Good! You have balls, I will give you that! Now, come on!”
The crowd dispersed, leaving a large empty ground for the two.
”Furface, don't be silly. He is a level six fighter. You have no chance of winning against him.” Wang Tong's danger spurred Ye Zi to talk him out of his foolish act, but he didn't listen.