Flashy Adventurer System : Show Off to Get Stronger! - Chapter 713

Chapter 713: Discussing Terms
“Go, boss!! Give that spiky-haired dude a piece of your invincibility!!” Seira cheered, extremely excited as she watched two young men—both warriors—face off against each other in the middle of the blue dome.

It wasn’t just her.

Shye’s fans, not only from Valenzia but from other regions as well, were eager to see him in action.

His victory over the phoenix had been a resounding testament to his skill.

Yet, it was clear he wasn’t as powerful as the fearsome creature itself—he had simply outwitted it with flawless strategy.

How he would fare against the equally skilled and talented young heroes from other regions was still unknown.

That’s why they wanted to see him face the best of his generation.

Would he prove to be a specialist in monster hunts or an all-rounder? This battle would reveal the answer.

“Heh, let’s see if you live up to your reputation, Phoenix Slayer,” Van Smolders sneered as he crushed a mana-simulation talisman, summoning his flaming greatsword from his spatial bag.

But the hero of the roaring flame wasn’t finished.

In the next moment, he drew a massive tower shield, eliciting shocked gasps from the crowd and broadcast viewers alike.

“This guy still held back against Lady Axelle Vespertine of the Scorching Luminosity?!”

“He was still able to obtain a draw against an equally formidable heroine despite holding back?!”

With a tower shield in one hand and a greatsword in the other, Van Smolders of the Roaring Flame looked like an imposing force, especially when compared to Shye, who stood three inches shorter and had a considerably smaller physique than the bulkier roaring flame hero.

Shye stayed quiet, already aware of Van’s tactic thanks to an earlier appraisal.

This was exactly why Shye had boldly stated that Van would be easy to deal with, having already appraised both his attributes and skills.

Truthfully, though, Axelle would be an even easier opponent for Shye, as he could simply trap her in his sword realm and beat her until she begged for mercy.

…Unfortunately, Van misinterpreted the silence as hidden nervousness, prompting a confident smile to spread across his face.

“Heh, what? You think I’m all surface and no depth?” the Roaring Flame hero sneered. “That’s the problem with country bumpkins like you. You all think you’re the best just because there’s no real competition in your backwater region! Now, you have to pay for your mistakes by sacrificing a bit of your reputation. Don’t worry, I’m not some evil guy, I’ll surely spare you some face after teaching you a bit of a lesson.”

Upon hearing Van’s words, the Hakk’Shattans were fired up, excitement rushing through their veins.

If their young hero could defeat the renowned Shye Crowley of the Black Dawn, then Shye’s own achievements—slaying a phoenix and summoning a king-class familiar—would only add to Van’s prestige!

If this happened, the Valenzians would not be able to raise their heads when faced with Hakk’Shattans for a long time.

It would undoubtedly feel good for them.

Unfortunately for them, Shye being nervous only happened in Van’s delusions.

“Hoh, if you’re so confident, then how about a bet?” Shye said with a smile, causing Seira and the others to laugh wickedly upon hearing their boss’ signature words.

It was time to make money again!

Van’s eyes narrowed at Shye’s words, surprised that the Valenzian would cheekily suggest a bet despite his earlier revelation of holding back against Axelle.

He watched the footage of how Shye took down the Phoenix.

Hence, he doubted that the Valenzian hero was merely doing this out of idiocy and inexperience.

‘Is he truly that confident?’ the Roaring Flame hero pondered.

Unfortunately for him, Shye wasn’t about to let him escape.

“Heh, you were so confident earlier, so why are you backing down now? Aren’t you supposed to embody a roaring flame, confronting challenges head-on? Why are you hesitating over a simple bet with me?” Shye sneered in return.

Reluctant as he was, Van’s principle of never backing down from a fight like a true man made it hard for him to reject Shye’s bet proposal, as doing so would make him feel like a coward—especially since it was a fair matchup between two young heroes of similar age.

Hence, with just a little push, Shye got what he wanted.

“Hmph, who said I’m afraid of you? Alright then, how about a wager of two hundred thousand gold coins, a peak-adamantite-tier warrior accessory, and three [Uncommon]-tier warrior skill books?” Van offered.

Naturally, Shye was slightly taken aback by the young man’s unexpected offer, prompting him to silently commend the Roaring Flame hero’s cleverness.

‘Oh? You’re setting the terms yourself to limit your losses if you happen to lose, huh? Contrary to what one might expect from your muscle-bound appearance, you’re rather clever…’ Shye mused, narrowing his eyes at the offer. ‘Unfortunately, we’ll likely find ourselves on opposing sides of the battlefield in the future, so forgive me for being ruthless.’

“Pfft! Hahaha! Alright, alright, if that’s all you can manage, I’ll reluctantly accept. Sigh… so much for calling me a country bumpkin when you’re the one who’s poor. Pathetic.”

Naturally, Van was enraged upon hearing Shye’s words.

He was aware that Shye was merely provoking him into a larger bet.

However, what could he do? His life principles would never allow him to back down.

“You bastard…Fine then, state your terms.” Van said icily, resentment brewing in his heart.

He couldn’t help but feel a twinge of regret for challenging Shye.

However, the Roaring Flame hero also despised such feelings, as regretting his actions implied that he was backing down—something he loathed above all else.

Even before the fight began, Van was already caught in an internal struggle.

“Hoh, admirable, Roaring Flame Hero. I’ll commend you for your brave choice,” Shye said, slightly alleviating the resentment and anger brewing in Van’s heart. “I don’t mind confident or arrogant people; it’s frauds I can’t tolerate, you know? If someone is truly confident, why hesitate to put their money where their mouth is? I’m glad you’re not one of those.”

“Here’s what I propose: three hundred fifty thousand gold coins, one peak-adamantite-tier accessory, two uncommon-tier skill books, one rare-tier skill book, and one permanent blessing. What do you say?”