Chapter 561: Let Me Be The Champion (1/2)
Chapter 561: Let Me Be The Champion
Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_
Marcos and Li Xiu looked at each other with a knowing smile. They both knew that if they wanted to follow Wang Tong, they needed first to adjust their attitudes. Base on the current situation, it was impossible to oppose Wang Tong's rule. Not even a legendary warrior could go against him, much less the two of them. Therefore, they either had to come to terms with working for him for the rest of their lives, or they had to pack up and leave the city right now.
Marcos knew that although there seemed to be two choices for him, he only had one option: support Wang Tong.
He had leaked the details of the incident involving Han Dun in order to help Wang Tong gain the trust of his people. Solidarity inside the city wall was essential for survival. Without full trust in Wang Tong, Marcos would not do him a favor for free. During several conversations, Wang Tong had alluded other options to him, and today, he had finally given him the answer.
After some time, a soldier came in.
”Captain Marcos, Lord Wang Tong invites you to his office.” It was Duo Lun who came to deliver the message.
Marcos cracked a smile and then said, ”I will be there in a moment.”
”Ah-if Mr. Li Xiu has time, Lord Wang Tong would like to meet him as well.”
”Me?” Li Xiu pointed the finger at himself and asked incredulously.
”Yes.” Duo Lun answered firmly.
Unlike Tan Bu, Duo Lun was a more introverted person, and was better suited for more clandestine duties, such as Wang Tong's personal guard. Wang Tong initially didn't want a guard, but the other leaders insisted their suggestion, quoting that all City Lords had a personal guard on their side. Being the closest person to Wang Tong, Duo Lun was regarded as the most trusted friend of his.
Li Xiu's heart throbbed in the chest as excitement shot through his body. 'What? Wang Tong wanted to see me?'
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The lord of the Egypt City found it hard to believe that his son was held hostage in the Maersa City. It was a blatant kidnapping of a member of a prestigious family. Such a barbaric act had never been heard of in human-settled soils on Mars.
After the reality set in, the Lord refrained from making military retaliation. First of all, it was his son's fault. He shouldn't have bailed out on the agreement that he had already made. That being said, he couldn't just let the matter slide and agree to the kidnapper's terms.
Military might was useless under such situation as it called for a very different form of power
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”Boss, representatives from the Egypt city have arrived.”
”Oh? Did they bring our goods?” Wang Tong's face was lit up with glee.
Ross shook his head. ”I don't think they are here to apologize. There is a legendary warrior among them, looking angry and all.” Ross' face was contorted with anger. Ever since he underwent the crystal space training, he was constantly wired up as if he were going into a battle the next moment.
”Very good. Show them our hospitality, please. They are our guests after all.”
”Yes, boss!” Ross turned around and stormed out. Unlike Aamir and Marcos, these young warriors wanted to test their new power eagerly. Although they had done so during the Zergs' siege, they hadn't used their power on any human opponent yet.
From an outsider's point of view, the City of Maersa and the power of the new faction that dwelled within it was both pathetic: the city was a ruin, and the faction a motley crew.
As soon as the dozen or so representatives from the Egypt city arrived at Maersa, they started shouting boisterously. ”Who is in charge here? Who is the City Lord?”
”Please wait for a second. Our Captain will be here in a minute.” Tang Duo spoke. Although he was much more powerful than the then hooligans combined, he spoke in a polite voice just as he was told.
The representatives didn't even look Tang Duo straight in the eyes. One of them snorted, and another shouted, ”F*ck off, peasant! How dare you speak to me?”
Tang Duo didn't mind the insult as he kept a smile on his face and welcomed the group into the meeting hall. The fighters entered the lobby and waited for Wang Tong impenitently.
Soon, Aamir arrived at the lobby.