Ralph left with a gloomy face. When he was completely out of sight, Carmelita immediately put on a big smile and said, "Well done, Brian!"
Aobashi and Erebus had always been at odds with Ralph. Therefore, Han Shuo's actions were very satisfying to them. After Ralph left, the two immediately started praising Han Shuo.
"Brian, Ralph has always been arrogant but he does have some tricks up his sleeve. You don't have to worry too much about what happened today," Erebus comforted Han Shuo. Erebus comforted Han Shuo. Then, he let out a soft groan and said, "Their Second Corps has always been above me. This time, I won't let them have it easy!"
"Save it. I don't think you are a match for him. The overall strength of the Second Corps is indeed astonishing. If even my First Corps isn't confident of defeating him, your Third Corps will have even less of a chance!" Aobashi put on a sweet smile. She obviously did not think that Erebus could defeat Ralph.
All the Divine Guard Chiefs in the City of Shadows were very familiar with each other. Aobashi and Ralph had fought for the position of Chief of Divine Guard Chiefs many times and knew each other's strengths better than anyone else. Aobashi also knew Erebus very well. After comparing the two, she did not think that Erebus could defeat Ralph.
"Brian, although Ralph is not easy to deal with, as fellow Divine Guard Chiefs of the City of Shadows, he wouldn't dare to cause trouble for you in private. You don't have to worry too much about what happened today. Ralph came here mainly to lower the morale of our army before the battle starts and to learn more about the situation on our side. When the real battle begins, I will teach him a good lesson! "Aobashi and Erebus said cheerfully before they turned to Han Shuo and explained.
Han Shuo nodded smilingly. He knew that both Aobashi and Erebus thought that he was just spouting nonsense to infuriate Ralph. The two of them did not think that his Fifth Corps could defeat Ralph's Second Corps.
Han Shuo did not waste any more words with the two and excused himself.
Carmelita giggled and followed him out. After leaving Aobashi's side, she immediately said, "Brian, you really have hidden your strength well!"
All this while, Han Shuo had never displayed any particularly powerful strength in front of Carmelita. Although Andre and Wallace had told Carmelita some things and she knew that back in the banquet hall of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy, Han Shuo had killed Portlem and forced him to flee miserably, she had never seen Han Shuo with her own eyes and had never treated him as an expert of the same level.
This time, however, was different. Carmelita had seen with her own eyes how Han Shuo had forced Ralph to retreat with a single punch, and Ralph's strength was a realm higher than hers!
Carmelita suddenly felt as though she had been enlightened. She thought to herself, No wonder Han Shuo was the only one who managed to survive and bring her back to the City of Shadows unscathed even though all her divine guards were killed.
It turned out that he had been a powerful expert all along. It was just that he had been concealing his strength all along!
Under Carmelita's pleasantly surprised gaze, Han Shuo put on a helpless and bitter smile. He did not know how to explain everything to Carmelita. Was he supposed to tell her that back in the mountain range, he only possessed lowgod strength? If he were to say that, let alone Carmelita, no one would believe him.
After all, on Elysium, there was no one who could advance from lowgod to highgod in such a short period of time!
"Carmelita, Ralph's temper is rather stubborn. To think that he wouldn't even give you face!" Han Shuo changed the topic and brought up Ralph.
Carmelita was about to ask more but after hearing what Han Shuo said, she immediately put on a furious face and said, "Don't mention that guy. He's like a mad dog raised by my father! In the City of Shadows, apart from my father, he bites anyone he sees! Not only are his Second Corps divine guards astonishingly powerful, they are also extraordinarily capable. Many of the difficult problems in the City of Shadows are solved by him. Therefore, although he is as arrogant as a mad dog, no one can shake his position in the City of Shadows! "
Han Shuo had heard many rumors about Ralph. Wallace was willing to let Ralph handle some of the most dishonorable and dirty matters in the City of Shadows. Ralph would always live up to Wallace's expectations and would always get things done properly. It was for this reason that Wallace trusted Ralph more than any other Chief of Divine Guards. Even when Carmelita was displeased with Ralph, Wallace would ignore her with a smile.
"Don't worry, after this duel, Ralph will be well-behaved!" Said Han Shuo in a calm and unruffled manner. He said confidently, "In a team duel, our Fifth Corps will surely defeat the Second Corps!"
Carmelita was astonished to hear those words from Han Shuo. She did not know where Han Shuo's confidence came from. She found it rather hard to believe. However, as Han Shuo had just helped her vent her anger, she naturally would not reveal her doubts. She patted on Han Shuo's shoulder smilingly and said, "Then it's up to you!"
Han Shuo nodded and parted ways with Carmelita. Han Shuo returned to the Fifth Corps while Carmelita returned to the central region where Wallace and Andre were.
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* * * Soaring Cloud Mountain Range. In a lush ancient forest at the southeast, there were many emerald green tents. This was the temporary camp of the Second Corps divine guards.
Ralph flew back with a gloomy face. When Kiffan, the captain of the Second Corps, saw Ralph's gloomy face, he immediately walked over from afar, bowed slightly, and asked, "What's the matter, my Lord?"
Kiffan was an illegitimate child of a small family clan. He had been bullied and humiliated by his family. His heart was filled with endless hatred and resentment. But it was a pity that he could not vent the resentment that he had been suppressing for many years by himself. That was until he met Ralph. When Ralph saw that Kiffan's eyes were filled with bloodlust and hatred, he brought Kiffan into the Second Corps and helped Kiffan exterminate his own family clan. Kiffan watched helplessly as Kiffan tore his own father to shreds.
Ralph had avenged Kiffan. In Kiffan's heart, Ralph was his master. All these years, Ralph had risked his life for Ralph. He trained the newly recruited Second Corps divine guards with insane and extreme methods without any regard for the lives of the divine guards. After sacrificing a large number of lives, the Second Corps divine guards had all turned into bloodthirsty demons.
"Today, I met the rumored Chief of the Fifth Corps!" said Ralph in a sinister voice as he shot a glance at Kiffan.
Kiffan stared blankly for a moment. The corners of his mouth curved into a disdainful smile as he replied, "That genius pharmacist? Instead of focusing on refining medicines, that youngster dares to take charge of the Fifth Corps and participate in the competition between our divine guards. What an ignorant fool! My Lord, did you teach him a lesson? "
Ralph's face turned cold as though he recalled how Han Shuo had forced him to retreat with a single punch. He coldly shouted, "He declared that he would defeat our Second Corps and the Brigade you lead!"
Kiffan was stunned. After a long while, he put on a sinister smile and said, "What an interesting youngster. Our Second Corps has been in the City of Shadows for many years. He has just been promoted and he wants to replace our position in the City of Shadows. How audacious of him!"
"Kiffan, every year, there will be a certain number of casualties in the competition. This year, when you compete with the Fifth Corps, you can exceed the quota. I will take responsibility if there are any problems! "Ralph suddenly said after keeping silent for a moment.
Kiffan was rather astonished. He immediately knew that Ralph was really angry at that so-called genius pharmacist. Otherwise, he wouldn't have disobeyed City Lord Wallace's order and exceeded the quota to kill divine guards of the Fifth Corps.
Kiffan only followed Ralph's lead. His loyalty was to Ralph, not Wallace. Therefore, when he heard Ralph's words, Kiffan was only slightly stunned. Then, he nodded and said, "Don't worry, Sir. Once we meet the Fifth Corps, I will let them know the consequences of offending you!"
"Very good!" Ralph's mood immediately turned for the better. It was as though he could already see the scene of the Fifth Corps divine guards being slaughtered in the competition.
On the other side, Han Shuo put on a cold smile and said, "So there is a quota for casualties. Hehe, Ralph, oh Ralph, let's see who will suffer more casualties this time!"
Upon finishing those words, Han Shuo found Sanguinar, Gilbert, and Bollands, as well as Barnard, who was the nominal leader of the team.
Three days later, the seven Divine Guard Chiefs and their company captains gathered at the center of the arena. Wallace and the patriarchs of the major family clans of the City of Shadows were present. On the grandstand at the center of the arena was a large oval sand table. The sand table depicted the Soaring Cloud Mountain Range with many red and blue lines densely marked on it.
Ralph had been staring at Han Shuo coldly the moment he appeared. His eyes were filled with undisguised provocation. Wallace, Andre, and the others noticed it and secretly paid close attention to it.
Han Shuo turned a blind eye to Ralph's provocation and continued to chat with Aobashi and Erebus in low voices. From time to time, he would let out a hearty laugh. It was obvious that he wasn't affected by Ralph's hostile gaze at all.
Andre looked at Han Shuo from a distance and then at Ralph. His brows were slightly bunched.
Wallace exchanged opinions with the patriarchs of the three major family clans before he raised his hand and gestured for the crowd to quieten down. When the crowd looked at him in silence, Wallace first gave a speech in English and started to take the lead in kowtowing to the Overgod of Darkness.
Every year before the tournament, there would be such a ceremony. The crowd had gotten used to it and followed Wallace's lead in kowtowing. Han Shuo was rather reluctant to do so. But when he saw that no one was paying attention to him, he bowed slightly but did not kneel on the ground.
From Han Shuo's point of view, the Overgod of Darkness was not a god he worshipped. There was no reason for Han Shuo to be so respectful.
Han Shuo thought that since everyone was kowtowing, no one would notice him. But when the ceremony was about to end and Han Shuo raised his head and was about to stand up, he suddenly saw Ralph looking at him coldly from a distance. The corners of Han Shuo's mouth were curved in a sneer.
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