"Captain Casio, have you obtained some insider information? Can you confirm it? "
"That's not possible, right? With so much attention being paid to this CHF, such unfair competition methods should be banned." Milami was also brought into the conversation. She had no choice but to admit that what Casio had said was indeed possible. However, it was, after all, a slightly distorted view. Scarlet shook her head, not saying anything.
There were too many people participating in this CHF, and there should be a fast, accurate and ruthless method of testing in the first round. Admittedly, the Federation placed great emphasis on the concept of group combat. However, this was an elite competition, where individual strength was the most important. Truthfully speaking, the Tianjing squadron had a huge headache, as the standard of the entire squadron was extremely uneven. If it was a group battle, they could still make up for it. However, once it was an open competition, there was a high possibility of people being eliminated. With so many rounds of combat, losing a single person would result in a lack of combat strength.
"Ha ha. I naturally don't have any insider information. I'm just relying on my conjectures." said Casio as he pointed at his head. "However, everyone, think about my suggestion. At the very least, there won't be any disadvantages. Naturally, if we really meet on a narrow path, we'll have to rely on our own abilities. There's nothing much to say."
Everyone nodded their heads in succession. Indeed, Tianjing wasn't optimistic about their chances. However, that didn't mean that they didn't have their own thoughts. Weaklings should be united. Who knows, they might even have the chance to soar into the heavens?
Indeed, Casio's words were rather provocative. At the beginning, everyone had only come to take a look. However, at this moment, every sentence he spoke would cause quite a few people to respond.
"If you feel that what I've said is reasonable, friends with similar intentions can come over here and sign your name to show that you agree to this alliance. Naturally, I won't force anyone. Regardless of whether you sign your name or not, everyone here tonight is a good friend!" Raising his wine cup, Casio made his final conclusion. "Let those fellows who feel that we're cannon fodder and fish meat have a good look. When the time comes, we'll join hands and advance out of the CHF, and let those arrogant aristocratic families go to hell!"
A wave of thunderous applause instantly rang out in the arena. Frankly speaking, even without seeing the insider information, the majority of the people present had a rather clear understanding of the strength of their respective academies. There were truly very few C rank squadrons like Tianjing that were truly motivated. The majority of those C and D rank squadrons had basically made up their minds to completely treat this trip as a public holiday.
However, this did not mean that they did not desire glory. It was originally a hopeless matter. If there were really too many participating teams and there were other rules for the qualifiers, if everyone really banded together …
What if, even if it was just a small chance, what if his academy really advanced?
To those ordinary C, D, and even B rank squadrons, this was a fatal attraction.
"Captain Casio is right. Why should we be cannon fodder fish? Just to serve as a foil to those top-notch rich and powerful families, we came all the way here to give them EXP and be their stepping stones. Bah, I don't want to! "
"Stick together! Everyone, unite as one. If the situation really happens, let's beat up those so-called top-notch rich families! "
"Who cares about the rich and powerful? Our power is the greatest!"
Although the entire arena was bustling with noise, Scarlet remained extremely calm. Frankly speaking, her opponent's thoughts were correct in the grand scheme of things. However, that wasn't the case when it came to actual operations. A teammate that was unable to back up was usually more frightening than an enemy. This Casio was extremely formidable. At the very least, he had proven his leadership capabilities through his actions today.
However, the Tianjing squadron wasn't a weakling squadron. With Wang Zhong and Grai as their trump cards, Scarlet believed that Tianjing was at least a B rank squadron. There was absolutely no need for them to mix together with those people.
Towards Scarlet's tactful rejection, Casio only gave a faint smile in response, before saying a few polite words.
Not every squadron present in the arena was interested in such a matter. Those like Scarlet, who were able to find an excuse, were still considered to be alright. However, the rather arrogant Aurora squadron from the north, who was also a B rank squadron, had directly rejected her, before leading their people away. This was especially so for that little brat by the name of Lei Bing. He was the fellow that seemed to have been taught a lesson by All Mouthy King in the OP. The cold and disdainful look in his eyes had truly caused Casio to feel slightly unhappy.
As for a C rank squadron like Tianjing, they were just trash. It wouldn't make a difference whether they had him or not.
However, their captain had unexpectedly not even turned up. This was slightly disrespectful to them. They were just a C rank trash squadron. This was a matter of courtesy.
As they left, Casio rubbed his chin, before asking Camus to put a cross under Tianjing Academy's name.
… …
Wang Zhong did not know that he had been placed on Casio's' blacklist '. In reality, he was currently drinking. Naturally, he wasn't in the same situation as yesterday. He was just calming his emotions. Carolyn's matter had already been put behind him yesterday. However, he still needed to get over it. Therefore, he had walked a long distance by himself, and did not know where he had ended up. Upon discovering this bar, he walked in.
There were times when good wine could indeed allow people to be more clear-headed and at ease. Naturally, there was no need to call Ma Dong today, nor would he be as drunk as he was yesterday. Finding a rather clean and refreshing little bar, he ordered some beer and side dishes. Listening to the soothing light music coming from the bar, he felt his mood getting better and better. In this CHF, the Tianjing squadron wasn't here to mess around. At the very least, their goal was to enter the top 8. If he were to say this out loud, he might be laughed at by others. However, being All Mouthy King, this was truly nothing. His confidence stemmed from his strength. Wang Zhong's gaze gradually returned to normal, while the passion within his bones started to ignite. Today would be his last day of rest. Tomorrow, he would throw all of his strength into combat. He really had to thank Scarlet. Regardless of how unreliable he was, she was always able to handle matters properly. If it was any other squadron, their members would have long revolted.
As those thoughts flashed through Wang Zhong's mind, the door to the bar was violently pushed open.
A male in a black suit with a grave and stern expression on his face walked in. "We've booked this place. Everyone else, scram immediately!"
Although Stuart City wasn't under the rule of the Emperor, there were indeed many rich and powerful people in the city. Any random brick on the streets would be able to produce one or two well-known figures from small aristocratic families. What's more, this bar that appeared to be of a rather high class, and had a rather unique character? The prices here weren't cheap. Those who were able to come to this bar were generally not ordinary people.
A fatty sitting in the middle of the bar felt slightly unhappy. Hugging his female companion's waist, he turned his head around and said, "Which great god is it that's so awesome? Don't you know what this place is? To be able to come here … "
Before he could finish his sentence, what greeted him was not a reply, but the crisp sound of a beer bottle breaking, followed by the sound of it being thrown out.
The one who had thrown out was the man who had shouted to clear the bar. Without any superfluous words, he walked to the front, with a few people dressed in the same manner as him following behind him.
Under the slightly dim lighting of the bar, one could see the dark red flaming ghost head emblem, appearing exceedingly eye-catching against their black clothes.
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