Flashy Adventurer System : Show Off to Get Stronger! - Chapter 710

Chapter 710: Clash Of The Four Brightest
Shye couldn’t help but think that Hadean Varsa might have a mole among the ten directors, given how flawlessly everything seemed to be falling into place for him.

This was exactly the push he needed to go all out!

Earlier, he struggled with the idea of spending 700,000 points on new skills just to maintain his legend of invincibility.

However, now, he was ready to slap the apathy right off Alexander Aphelion’s face with fiery determination.

Luckily, Moderator Scarlet didn’t make him wait too long.

Facing the live recording crystal, the gorgeous moderator placed the mana-powered microphone, her enthusiasm rising by a notch.

“Welcome, everyone, to the main event of the Heroes’ Banquet! Traditionally, the whole event isn’t broadcasted to ensure the safety of our esteemed WAA directors, honorable heroes, and gifted youth representatives. But this year, the WAA has made a special exception to ignite the flames of passion in the hearts of every aspiring adventurer!”

After a brief pause from the gorgeous moderator, the live recording crystal shifted its focus towards the four young adventurers seated at the elevated platform, causing the eyes of those who were watching to almost bulge out of their sockets.

Most of them recognized who the four young heroes were.

Naturally, the news spread like wildfire.

Those lucky enough to catch the broadcast quickly shared it with their friends, who in turn passed it along to their own circles.

As a result, within minutes, the viewership had already hit a million, and the numbers continued to soar as time passed.

Unfortunately, Maia was out on a quest, so she wasn’t able to witness the brilliance of her big brother.

“Alright then, let’s kick off the main event! Sir Van Smolders of the Roaring Flame, is there anyone among the three you’d like to challenge?” Moderator Scarlet asked with a cheerful smile, her enthusiasm contagious to everyone watching.

“Hmph, none. I’m not interested in issuing challenges—I believe I’m the one who should be challenged.” Van snorted, replying in the most straightforward way possible.

This remark brought smiles to the faces of the WAA directors, the veteran heroes, a few sharp-witted youth representatives, and Moderator Scarlet.

They’ve expected this response.

If Van were to willingly challenge another hero, it could make him seem a bit desperate to prove himself, leading others to perceive him as the weakest of the four.

Hence, there was nothing wrong with his answer.

Naturally, Moderator Scarlet has a plan to get the four to fight, even if it is a bit underhanded.

“I see, then let’s proceed to Miss Axelle Vespertine of the Scorching Luminosity…”

The gorgeous moderator went through all four, asking them who they wanted to challenge.

However, as expected, none of the four issued challenges.

The moment had come for the WAA and the moderator to put their plan into action.

“I understand; it appears our young heroes aren’t quite in the mood to battle just yet. In that case, to keep things lively, I’ll start with the interview first.” Scarlet said smilingly, turning her head to look at Van. “Let’s start with Sir Van Smolders of the Roaring Flame.”

“Sir Van, my question for you is this: after hearing about the accomplishments of your three peers, who do you believe is the weakest among the four of you at this moment?”

Upon hearing the gorgeous moderator’s question, everyone’s enthusiasm rose one level.

What a spicy first question!

“Hmph, I see through your plans, Moderator. However, I’m not someone who backs down from a confrontation. At this moment, I believe the weakest among us is Axelle Vespertine of the Scorching Luminosity. While her accomplishments may be impressive, I believe that I and the other two could achieve them as well.” Van Smolders responded candidly, prompting a frown to appear on the aloof Axelle’s face.

Before Moderator Scarlet could respond, the young heroine’s icy voice cut in.

“Hmph,” Axelle sneered coldly, “said the person with so few accomplishments that the moderator had to highlight his trivial achievement of clearing an (S-) ranked lord dungeon—accompanied by a full party, no less—just to fill out the list a bit.”

Her words undeniably kindled a spark of anger in Van Smolders’ heart.

However, there was no falsehood in what she said, which was why he felt a twinge of frustration.

“Oops, let’s calm down a bit, esteemed heroes.” Scarlet began, “I appreciate you, Sir Van Smolders of the Roaring Flame, for answering the question honestly.”

“Now, let’s give Miss Axelle Vespertine of the Scorching Luminosity a chance to answer the same question”

After being given the chance, the young heroine responded almost immediately.

“I believe Van Smolders is the weakest among us. Not only is his mind just muscle, but it’s also been fried by his flames, leading him to say foolish and irrational things. My reasoning is simple: he’s all brawn and no brains. That’s all there is to it.”

Hale Eversong felt a strong urge to instruct the broadcasting team to cut the broadcast after hearing the young heroine’s response, as he hadn’t anticipated such a fierce clash among the young heroes.

However, remembering that they were passionate youngsters, the head director decided to let it continue, confident that everyone would recognize this truth.

It’s just how young heroes were—extremely competitive and prideful.

“Hoh, you’ve just insulted me, little missy. Don’t push me to take action; I could easily fold you in half in an instant.” Van Smolders shot back sharply, unafraid to mock the young heroine in return.

“Heh, as if someone as stupid as you would have the intelligence to bypass my spells and close the distance.” Axelle Vespertine retaliated fiercely, glaring up at the young man who was nearly three times her size.

Listening to their heated exchange, Moderator Scarlet smiled, pleased to have achieved her initial goal of giving the young heroes a chance to spar without requiring them to challenge one another.

“Step onto the dome, then,” Van Smolders said, leaping onto the stage and activating a mana-simulation talisman. “Let’s see how many folds that tiny body of yours can endure.”

“Heh, that’s exactly what I was thinking, birdbrain. I’ll show you just how incompetent you are before proving to everyone that I’m the strongest among the four of us.”

As the two young heroes took to the stage, excitement surged through both the crowd in the grand halls and the viewers watching the broadcast.

At last, the four brightest stars of the younger generation would face off, determining once and for all who among them was the most talented youth in the world.