Douluo Continent: Huo Yuhao's Path of the Knights

Inside the room, the injured and unconscious boy lay on the bed, and the belt that Huo Yuhao had taken off earlier was back around his waist.

On the bedside table, a crimson mechanical beetle lay peacefully, waiting for the boy to wake up. Beside the beetle was a dagger, a keepsake from the boy's mother.

After an unknown amount of time, the boy on the bed slowly woke up.

"Where am I...?"

Huo Yuhao was taken aback at first, then stood up and quickly turned his head to look around at where he was.

"Is this the old hotel?"

Looking at the somewhat familiar room, Huo Yuhao made a judgment in his mind.

At the same time, the door opened, and a person dressed in armor entered:

"You're awake, young man. How are you feeling?"

"Armor Guy, it's you..."

"I know what you want to ask, but to be precise, this time it's still us, not me."

As he spoke, the armored man strode up to Huo Yuhao, looking down at Huo Yuhao lying on the bed:

"Young man, this is the second time I've seen you like this. Tsk tsk tsk, and you still say you're not the main character? What ordinary person could encounter something like this twice in such a short period of time?"

"Sorry, Armor Guy, I've caused you trouble again."

Huo Yuhao lowered his eyes, looking somewhat dejected.

"No need to apologize, young man. You didn't do anything wrong, and even if you hadn't been arrested, we would still have come over. After all, you're not the only child who's been arrested."

The armored man paused for a moment, then turned to look at the red insect lying quietly on the bedside table.

"I must say, young man, you are indeed extraordinary. Not only did you encounter the alien insects and us, but you were even approached by this little thing."

The armored woman reached out to touch the red beetle, but as soon as she did, the mechanical beetle seemed to know her intention and flew up.

"Oh ho, they're pretty xenophobic."

"Hey, do you know what that is?"

"Of course, it's a beetle insect device, a high-tech creation that doesn't belong to this world, and it's part of a set with the belt around your waist."

"A beetle insect apparatus?"

Huo Yuhao stared at the red beetle flying in the air, and the next moment the beetle landed directly next to his right hand.

"So it came to me because of the belt?"

"You may have misunderstood something, young man. It wasn't because of the belt that it chose you, but because of you."

"Me? But what do I have that it would value?"

He was just an eleven-year-old orphan, with no talent, no ability, no background; he had almost nothing...

Why was someone like me chosen?

The armored man sat down beside the bed, his helmet always facing Huo Yuhao:

"Don't underestimate yourself, young man. There must be a reason why it chose you. Maybe you haven't discovered it yet, but one day you will understand... Of course, there is a premise: you are willing to accept it and choose a path different from everyone else in this world."

"A path different from everyone else's?"

Huo Yuhao didn't understand. He glanced at the armored insect device next to his right, then looked up at the armored man in front of him.

"Remember what I told you before, that we are actually from another world? This is not a joke. We, along with the Kabuto Insect Device in your hand, and even the terrifying green soul beast you encountered before, are beings that do not belong to this world."

"Not belonging to this world?"

"That's right, we came to this world by accident. As for the reason why the alien insects and this insect device came to this world, we are still searching for it."

"So the armored guy and the big boss really are from another world..."

Recalling the strange behavior of the armored man during their time together, Huo Yuhao realized that his two benefactors, who had been by his side all this time, seemed to be from another world.

"Regardless of whether you guys in armor are from this world or not, to me, you'll always be my saviors. You've saved my life, and more than once!"

"You're quite optimistic, kid."

The armored man chuckled softly.

"Alright, enough of that. Anyway, now that you've been chosen by the Kabuto Insect Device, and we happen to have the matching belt, and strange insects have inexplicably appeared in this world, young man, would you like to join us for a special adventure?"

"Join the armored guy and the big boss?"

"That's right, but let me make this clear first: this path will be very difficult. Once you choose this path, you and those around you may be in danger. Of course, we won't restrict your freedom; you can quit whenever you want, and we won't stop you, but..."

The armored woman was silent for a moment, then she raised her head, as if she had remembered something.

"Most of the time, we are not in control of our own destiny. Once we embark on this path, it is difficult to back out."

"I……"

Before Huo Yuhao could finish speaking, the armored man interrupted him:

"Don't rush to give us an answer. This path isn't easy, young man. You can think it over. We won't leave until you're able to live a normal life without the belt."

The armored man reached out and gently patted the boy's head, then got up and walked towards the door.

As she reached the doorway, the armored woman stopped, turned back to look at Huo Yuhao, and said gently:

"Don't worry about our opinions. We've seen more than you think, so whatever path you choose, we'll respect your decision. Also... get some rest and don't catch a cold."

"..."

Huo Yuhao watched silently as the armored man left.

He could tell from the armored man's words how arduous their journey was, and that if he chose this path, his life might undergo unimaginable changes.

At that moment, two roads appeared before the boy.

One option is the current path: continue following Armored Guy and his group for a while, then completely separate and choose your own way to become stronger.

On one side lies a road shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. Join the enigmatic armored warrior and the powerful figure, become one of them, and face an unimaginable future...

The boy lowered his head, his bright eyes sparkling with a unique brilliance.

He has already made his choice.

Subconsciously, the boy looked at the bright red Kabuto insect apparatus beside him.

That crimson color made the boy recall the crimson figure from last night.

A crimson figure, immense power, dark red eyes...

Huo Yuhao wasn't sure if his choice was right or wrong, but...

He was determined to avenge his mother no matter what!

This is his only obsession at this moment!

With this thought in mind, the boy reached out his hand toward the Kabuto insect instrument.

Finally, the boy's hand gripped the crimson beetle tightly!