Chapter 542: Frida
Chapter 542: Frida (Suggested to be read with tomorrow's chapter!)
Three matches, all three ended in less than half a minute.
The audience, seeing Rocktora fall to the ground, was momentarily stunned, unable to react immediately.
This, this fast?
Photographs had barely been taken, and Star Beastmaster Nayden, who ranked 68th in last year's D-Rank Beastmaster Familiar Arena Battles, was already taken down again?
Nayden's fans collectively broke down, with some even unfollowing him on the spot.
A few fans, unable to bear their idol's poor performance, stood up and angrily left their seats, but halfway down the aisle, they quietly returned.
Nayden might not be up to the mark, but that child seemed incredibly powerful...
And there was that familiar, which even the Beast Identifier couldn't search for, something they might only see once in a lifetime. The thought of this made them reluctant to leave.
The remaining audience had mostly bet on Nayden, either 3:0 or 3:1.
By the end of the second match, they knew their money was gone. Without the pressure of financial loss, they didn't say anything harsh but instead focused on Qiao Sang, who had defeated Nayden in three consecutive matches, and her unnamed familiar.
"This kid is amazing! How did she manage to train her familiar to be so powerful at such a young age!"
"I feel this kid has the potential to become a Star Beastmaster. If I were a manager, I'd definitely sign her!"
"Do you think she'll participate in this year's Familiar Arena Battles?"
"Probably not. Even if she looks younger, there's a limit. She's clearly still in school and wouldn't have the time."
"Aren't there plenty of college students who participate in the Familiar Arena Battles every year?"
"But she doesn't look like a college student..."
"Right now, I just want to know what that familiar is called..."
Amidst the audience's amazed discussions, the commentator didn't forget his duty:
"Victory! Qiao Sang has won again! This match was quite interesting. Qiao Sang mentioned Flame Fang, but her familiar used Destructive Beam, clearly setting a trap for Nayden."
"It seems we have a remarkable new talent in this year's Familiar Arena Battles!"
At this point, he seemed to think of something and changed his tone:
"However, I don't think Nayden made any mistakes. If the attack had truly been Flame Fang, Spiked Rock was indeed a good choice, as it provides both offense and defense."
"Nayden has already used Rocktora in several matches. If Rocktora were in peak condition, with its Solid Trait still active, the match would have been much more exciting."
"Miss Xue Zhi, what do you think of this match?"
Wang Xue Zhi leaned closer to the microphone, rarely offering her opinion:
"Qiao Sang is indeed very strong, but Nayden has already participated in over twenty matches, and his familiar's stamina and energy have been significantly depleted, not to mention the information gap."
"As you said, if Rocktora were in peak condition, the match would have been much more exciting. With the Solid Trait still active, Qiao Sang wouldn't have risked using Destructive Beam so recklessly."
"I hope everyone can view these three matches rationally. A competitor who ranks 68th in the Familiar Arena Battles is certainly more capable than this."
The announcer glanced at her.
Wang Xue Zhi, who ranked 116th in the previous Familiar Arena Battles, hadn't made it into the top 100 and naturally didn't want others to question those who ranked higher than her.
Moreover, criticizing a higher-ranked competitor could easily invite backlash online.
Initially, the announcer thought Wang Xue Zhi was uncooperative and self-centered, but she turned out to know how to handle herself.
...
The matches were to continue.
Qiao Sang was to defend her position.
After winning six consecutive matches, she signed an agreement during the break, ensuring a 20% increase in the Bet Pool dividend if she secured the Champion of the Day title.
Time ticked by.
Contestants challenged one after another, but all returned with a 0:3 score.
At first, the audience only placed small bets, as Qiao Sang was a newcomer and his actual strength was still uncertain. However, after several consecutive challengers came down with a 0:3 score, and each match lasted no more than a minute, they suddenly realized: this wasn't just a newcomer! He was a money-making god sent to them!
The excitement in the crowd grew, and some were so eager that they wanted to empty their pockets.
In the Bet Pool, the odds for Qiao Sang winning 3:0 dropped from 10 to 5, and then to 2.6.
The staff in charge of the Bet Pool broke into a sweat and couldn't help but head to the office area to find the manager.
"Mr. Jude, shouldn't we find some strong contestants to challenge him?"
Jude turned around, the middle-aged man in black.
He said, "Aren't the current challengers strong enough?"
"But it's far from enough", the staff couldn't help but counter. "Their levels are completely different from Qiao Sang's. Now, everyone is betting on Qiao Sang winning 3:0, not a single 3:1 or 3:2. If this continues, we'll lose a fortune."
Jude looked at him. "When have you ever seen the house lose money?"
The staff was taken aback. "But we are losing now..."
"This is just temporary", Jude said, his eyes focused on the Command Platform where the girl with a ponytail stood. "What we need to do is ensure she doesn't become today's Champion of the Day, so she can come back another time."
The staff hesitated. "Ordinary contestants might not be able to beat her."
Jude smiled. "Miss Frida is here today, resting on the 29th floor. I've already contacted her."
The staff immediately relaxed.
If Miss Frida came, everything would be under control.
...
In the Vip room, Tang Yi couldn't stop smiling.
Tonight, he had won so much money that he could finally afford a familiar he had previously considered unattainable due to financial constraints.
"Are you not going down? You might be up next", Yuna asked.
Tang Yi was certain. "Impossible. The person named Nayden didn't even get a turn on the stage."
That made sense... Yuna nodded in agreement.
Qiao Sang's strength far exceeded her expectations. He had won 23 consecutive matches with just one Blazing Star Hound. If he won this match, it would be 24.
It was important to note that those who became Champions of the Day and managed to win over 20 matches usually had Artifacts or Spirit Patterns on their familiars to restore energy.
However, Qiao Sang's Blazing Star Hound had no Artifacts or Spirit Patterns, relying solely on its own strength and internal energy to win.
More importantly, apart from the Blazing Star Hound, Qiao Sang hadn't summoned a second familiar.
It was absolutely terrifying.
Is this the level of a champion from Blue Star Dragon Country High School Student Beastmaster Combat... Yuna looked at Qiao Sang, who was currently in a match on the stage below, her expression complex.
At that moment, Fangy used a Blazing Charge to take down the opponent.
The result of the 24th match was announced.
The commentator was excited. "He won! He won again! Qiao Sang is unstoppable! Just one more win, and he will become today's Champion of the Day!"
Hearing this, Yuna suddenly thought of something and asked, "Did Qiao Sang sign a contract to become today's Champion of the Day, entitling him to a 20% share of the profits?"
"Of course he did", Tang Yi nodded.
He had been present when the contract was signed.
Yuna frowned and looked at the Holographic Touchscreen for the information of the next contestant.
Then, she froze.
Rosie Frida?!
(End of Chapter)
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