Chapter 469: Not A Coincidence (1/2)

Chapter 469: Not A Coincidence

Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_

As the war progressed, METAL mechanics had become indispensable. Many talents who could have turned out to be solid soldiers had chosen to become a mechanic instead, and achieved prestigious status in the military nonetheless.

Even someone as resourceful as Lie Jian, had to take good care of his METAL. He usually would let the grand master mechanic charge up his METAL before using it. He wagered that Wang Tong could have gotten a respectful and cushy job even at House Lie, so why would he rather stay with Battle Wolf in the middle of nowhere? He could enter any battlefield.

The young soldier held his METAL in both hands and was still finding it hard to believe what had just happened. How come there was such a grandmaster level mechanic hidden among the ranks of Battle Wolf?

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”Hahahaha! I won! I really WON! ” Duo Lun shouted as he stormed toward the shop. ”Furface! Furface! Where are you?”

As soon as Duo Lun rushed into the mechanic shop, the young soldier called Fang Liang hurried to grab him from the side and covered his mouth with his palm.

”Quiet, you thick! Master furface is fixing the METAL. What are you talking about anyway?”

Duo Lun became even more lighthearted when he realized that it was Fang Liang who had intercepted him. They were at the same level, and therefore, no one would be better than Fang Liang for him to share the news of his victory. ”I have just defeated Castro! He defeated me one hundred and thirty-two times, and I finally won at the one hundred and thirty third try! I DID IT!”

Fang Liang was taken aback by the news. Both he and Duo Lun were level eight METAL fighters, and Castro had reached level ten a while ago. How did Duo Lun best someone who was two levels ahead of him? It was impossible! Castro must have held back his power.

Sensing Fang Liang's doubt, Duo Lun hurried to his defense, ”He didn't hold back his power. He is still there, paralyzed.”

Duo Lun had spoken the truth; Castro was laying on the ground motionless, waiting for the uncontrollable fit of spasm in his system to subside. Castro didn't even see the attack coming. He felt that something was different, and even as he was about to adjust his movement, he was dealt a blow on his neck close to the throat which paralyzed him like an electric shot.

Castro was still dumbfounded by his defeat after he had regained control over his body and saw Lu Duo dragging Fang Liang into the training camp.

Feeling the indignation in his throat, Castro shouted, ”Hey Duo Lun, one more round! The last one doesn't count!”

”Haha! As you wish! But, what if you lose again?”

”What do you mean? I have been helping you practice for so many years, and have I ever asked for payment?”

”Of course, you did. My tuition was your pleasure. If I defeat you again, how about you take care of my laundry for a week? Haha! Or, you can somehow set me up with Ye Zi for a date. Your choice!”

”You? A date with Ye Zi? Forget about it. I'd rather wash your underwear. Come on now, don't waste time!”

The two used the same strategy as they had been using for years. Duo Lun started with a solid defense until Castro unleashed the final strike. He followed Wang Tong's instruction and slid the blade two inches further to interrupt Castro's movement, and then immediately followed with disorienting sweeping kicks. Just like last time, Castro could barely maintain his balance while defending the attacks from below. On Duo Lun's fifth round of kicks, he finally found an opening and sneaked his blade to Castro's throat while the latter's attention was on his feet.

Castro could not believe his own eyes when he saw the sharp tip of the blade right under his chin. It was evident by then that his first defeat was not a coincidence.

Fang Liang watched with his mouth open. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never believe that Duo Lun would be able to catch Castro's only flaw with such ease.

From a distance, Ye Zi watched the development quietly.

”Duo Lun, would you like to join me for lunch?” Ye Zi walked to Duo Lun and asked.

His luck stupefied Duo Lun, and he stammered, ”Lun-lun-lunch?”

”It's ok Ye Zi. I can just wash his underwear for a week. I will be fine. You don't have to do that.”

Ye Zi smiled faintly and then refuted, ”Castro if you have the time to wash other people's underwear, why don't you spend it on practicing?”