The world doesn't need succubi to save it.

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How could the contestants and these indigenous bandits possibly be true allies?

“We met this morning, and they followed me after I defeated their former leader.”

"Furthermore, according to them, they were once the guards of the previous king, and after the new king was crowned, they were persecuted and chose to become bandits in the royal city."

With a serious expression, Rhodes explained in a deep voice:

"Although they had such an excuse, they did commit arson, murder, and looting, and they absolutely deserved to die."

“I won’t hold a grudge against you for killing them. Even if you hadn’t done it, I was going to take care of them anyway.”

"Moreover, my decision not to make a move just now has already made my stance clear."

After saying so much in one go, Rhodes was a little unaccustomed to it; he hadn't explained things to others like this in a long time.

"That's all I have to say. If you don't want to be ambushed and forced to retreat in disgrace because you're fighting alone, I hope you'll accept my invitation."

Having shown so much sincerity, now it's time to see Ning Feng's response.

Rhodes believed that as long as the other party was still a rational idiot who hadn't been blinded by his own pride, he would definitely take it seriously.

Just as Rhodes thought, Ning Feng was indeed thinking.

However, the content of his thinking differed slightly from what Rhodes had in mind.

"That's such a cute contrast!"

That's right, Ning Feng was marveling at Rhodes's unexpectedly endearing personality...

He truly hadn't expected that this seemingly volatile man would actually be so rational.

To be honest, Ning Feng was somewhat surprised by Luo De's generous persuasive speech.

I never would have guessed that someone as physically robust and rugged as you could have such a refined and organized mind.

Explain with emotion and reason.

However, Rhodes got one thing wrong from the very beginning.

Unlike most of the participants, Ning Feng was not particularly concerned about a sure victory.

He was forced to participate, and then he sought to have some fun.

Nodding, then shaking his head, Ning Feng sighed with some emotion:

“What you said actually makes some sense and sounds very convincing, as if I would be an idiot if I didn’t cooperate with you… But in fact, you’ve deliberately ignored some details.”

"What benefits will joining forces bring you? What will you do after joining forces? What are your real motives? You've completely ignored these questions."

Ning Feng looked at Rhodes with a hint of deep disgust and said disdainfully:

"You seem to have said everything, but you haven't actually said anything... You really are a jerk!"

"I hate scumbags the most!"

Rhodes: ?

???

With absurdly wide eyes, Rhodes looked at Ning Feng, who appeared warm and gentle yet extremely aggressive in the sunlight in the forest, and examined his face.

With that face of yours, how dare you call me a scumbag?

Don't you feel guilty?

Click.

"Haha, just kidding. I can tell from your attitude that you don't have the ability to be a scumbag."

Rhodes: "…………"

This isn't right, I feel even more annoyed now.

Seeing Rhodes's bewildered expression, Ning Feng wisely stopped, shrugging his shoulders and saying:

"Of course, jokes aside... we still need to get down to business."

Ning Feng smiled and adjusted the angle of his sword, saying:

"To join forces, we need equal strength, not a burden like this."

"This brings us back to what I said at the beginning... What about your qualifications?"

The qualifications to join forces.

With a smirk, Ning Feng abandoned his nonchalant attitude, raised his sword at Rhodes, and brandished it.

Rod's muscles tensed instantly, he shifted his posture nervously, and a fierce glint appeared in his eyes.

Just like a frightened beast will unconsciously display a threatening attitude.

After raising his sword again, Ning Feng's presence in Rhodes's mind changed abruptly!

The moment the sword was aimed at him, Rhodes' eyes narrowed involuntarily, as if extremely sharp blades were pressed against vital points all over his body!

wrong……

wrong!

The man before her was even more powerful than she had seen before.

"I have demonstrated my strength, but you haven't. Empty words are not enough to be a bargaining chip."

Click.

Breaking the dead branches under his feet, Ning Feng leisurely approached Rhodes, whose body was tense.

"Until you prove your worth, you won't be much more important to me than the other guys lying on the ground."

With a smile on his face, Ning Feng stepped over the stiffening corpse beneath his feet and approached Rhodes's guard distance step by step.

Each step, neither too light nor too heavy, seemed to pound on Rhodes' heart, causing his heartbeat to gradually quicken.

The rhythm has been mastered!

Rhodes was no weakling; he understood the predicament he would face if his opponent gained control of the battle.

The status quo must be changed!

We can't let him get any closer!

The ferocity in his eyes was no longer concealed. Rhodes spoke in a deep voice, attempting to interrupt Ning Feng's rhythm:

"...Does it really have to come to this? We're not awakened now, and if someone gets injured or maimed, it'll be a real problem."

But Ning Feng didn't seem to mind the interruption in rhythm. He waved his hand with a smile and said:

"It's okay. If you're qualified, I'll bandage you properly. It sounds strange, but I'm very skilled."

This refers, of course, to medical bandaging techniques.

And on the other hand, if it doesn't pass...

I don't offer retake opportunities.

His cheeks twitched; he had been forced into this situation, and even if Rhodes wanted to leave now, it was too late.

"...Since you insist on fighting, then so be it."

Without waiting for Ning Feng's reply, Rhodes pushed off with his feet and launched the first attack!

The opponent's weapon is a longsword. Once you get close enough to get within range of the opponent, you can suppress them!

The distance between the two closed rapidly, and several iron balls hidden in their palms were hurled with all their might, heading fiercely straight for Ning Feng's vital points.

At this point, the other party's arrogant attitude was clearly revealed, and there was no point in tolerating it any longer.

The attack was made with the intention of killing.

boom!

"Varied!?"

Each of the iron balls, about the size of a thumb, was thrown with great force. The speed and destructive power they generated at such close range were astonishing.

Ning didn't react much to Rhodes's preemptive strike and ruthless attack; he remained calm and indifferent, as if he had already anticipated this turn of events.

"See, you still can't trust what a scumbag says."

"One second they're all sweet talk, the next they're so brutal. It's terrifying."

He was internally complaining, but his hands didn't stop; Ning Feng swung his sharp blade forward rapidly.

That was a completely different offensive strategy compared to when they faced those bandits before.

Even more ferocious!

Even more brutal!

In the blink of an eye, all the iron balls were sliced open!

Its cross-section was as smooth as a mirror, and it flew backward past Ning Feng's side without losing momentum...

Clang!

"impossible!

! ”

Rhodes's serious expression vanished, replaced by utter shock and bewilderment.