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Chapter 910: Yecheng's Battle Against King?
Chapter 910: Yecheng's Battle Against King?
"Who do you think will win in the end, King or the White Reaper?"
"Is there even a need to ask? Of course, it's King. Although the White Reaper is strong, King is the man among men. In a battle between a tough guy and a pretty boy, it's clear that the former has a higher chance of winning."
Hearing the male spectators' discussion, the female audience in the venue immediately felt displeased. Why would they say that their idol was inferior to King?
"Hmph, I think you're just jealous of the White Reaper's good looks. Who says that a tough-looking guy is definitely stronger? Maybe King is just all show and no substance?"
"Exactly! The White Reaper is the fastest rising S-Class professional hero, and his strength is evident to all. He just prefers to keep a low profile."
Compared to King's predominantly male fan group, Yecheng's fans were almost all female.
It was common knowledge that in any world or era, most people judged by appearances.
Just like the previous Hellblizzard, despite being only a B-Class hero, her popularity far surpassed many A-Class heroes.
The situation with Yecheng was similar. Due to his good looks and strength, ever since he became a hero and rose to prominence, his popularity had been steadily rising.
If not for his extremely low attendance rate, perhaps even Sweet Mask, the idol and hero with the largest fan base in the A-Class first rank, might not have been able to match Yecheng's popularity.
Unlike the arguing fan groups, Hellblizzard and the others were also curious about who would win if Yecheng and King were to fight.
If it were anyone else, Genos, as Yecheng and Saitama's devoted disciple, would likely support Yecheng without hesitation.
But when it came to King, even Genos found it difficult to assess.
In Genos' eyes, both Yecheng and Saitama were invincible. As for who was stronger between the two teachers, he couldn't say, as their strength far exceeded his understanding.
However, King had just effortlessly defeated Saitama, who was also invincible in Genos' eyes. According to Genos' computer analysis, if Yecheng and Saitama were of equal strength, then against King, Yecheng would only have a thirty percent chance of winning.
Moreover, King had been using the traditional joystick control method. If he switched to sensor control, Yecheng's chances of winning might be even lower.
"Is this King really as strong as you say? Why does he just seem more imposing and dignified to me?"
Whitney, the newbie, spoke up, prompting Hellblizzard to seize the opportunity to mock the other side. She crossed her arms, accentuating her impressive bust, and replied with disdain, "That's why you outsiders don't understand anything.
You, a syndicate heiress, may be skilled at leeching off your father, but when it comes to combat, can you really judge an opponent's strength?
King looks like an ordinary person? Only someone as ignorant as you would dare say that about the man known as the 'Strongest Man on Earth'."
Seeing Hellblizzard's arrogant stance, the little maid beside Whitney wanted to help her mistress save face.
Unfortunately, even with her usual wit, she couldn't find a rebuttal.
King, the 7th-ranked S-Class hero and the Strongest Man on Earth, was a fact even she, the little maid, knew. For the heiress to say he didn't look strong was simply...
"If he's that strong, then Mr. Yecheng might very well lose!
Cain, go and secretly tell King that if he's willing to forfeit, I'll give him two million yen.
"Whitney's words left Hellblizzard and the others beside her stunned.
Damn, no wonder she's the syndicate missy. Upon realizing the potential threat to Saitama, she launched a financial assault without hesitation!"
The prize money for winning the championship was only one million yen, but Whitney offered two million yen to the other party. This was indeed a bold move.
"Hmph, do you really think money can buy anything? King is an S-Class Hero with a well-known reputation. How could he possibly tarnish his name for such a small sum?"
Hearing Whitney's plan to use money to secure victory for Yecheng, Hellblizzard couldn't help but speak up with disdain.
A mere two million yen was not enough to sway King, let alone her, Hell Snowfall. Compared to money, she always believed that fame and popularity were far more important.
At the same time, she felt that any competent professional hero would share the same sentiment.
However, what she didn't know was that if the same offer was made to Yecheng and Baldy, they would likely agree without hesitation.
What are fame and popularity? Are they edible? Forget about an extra million yen; even an additional hundred thousand yen would be enough for them to immediately forfeit. Hesitating for even a second would be disrespectful to their daily meals!
After hearing Hellblizzard's words, disappointment flashed across Whitney's face, and she abandoned the idea of bribing King to concede.
Unfortunately, neither Whitney nor Hellblizzard knew that King, who had appeared calm and collected on the outside, was actually a bundle of nerves inside.
Indeed, King was confident in his abilities when it came to using the VR device, but he had witnessed Yecheng's previous match against Water Dragon. The opponent, using the haptic sensors, was clearly a skilled opponent.
Moreover, for some reason, the crowd around them had grown, and among them were voices urging King to use the haptic sensors.
It was evident that many people believed that King, who had been using the joystick, had not yet demonstrated his true strength. If he were to use the haptic sensors as well, his invincible prowess would truly shine.
As the rhythm in the surroundings gradually intensified, King, if he had known about Whitney's idea of bribing him, would have likely agreed without a second thought.
But at this moment, he felt a sense of being caught between a rock and a hard place...
As the King Engine's sound reverberated, the audience in the venue became even more excited.
"Please get ready, both contestants..."
"Boom——————!"
The announcer, filled with excitement, was about to declare the start of the match, but the ground around them suddenly shook.
As the tremors intensified, two enormous centipede monsters, one long and the other short, with hard shells like steel and human-like faces, burst through the ground.
These monsters, affiliated with the Monster Association, had arrived with a mission. As soon as they reached the venue, they began attacking the humans.
(End of Chapter)
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