The immortal black snake just wants to live simply

Secondly...who would like that guy!

Those brainless fans were deceived by that guy's disguise... He was clearly two people in private and in public!

No one knows better than me, Arthur!

This is the confidence that comes from living with and fighting against the Laughing Knight for four years, and having collected and analyzed a lot of information about the opponent.

Zofia felt that apart from herself, not many people could bear the private evil side of the Laughing Knight.

'What they like is just [The Laughing Knight]... Who knows what Arthur really looks like? '

……

A few months after Zofia retired

'so boring……'

Lying on the soft bed, Zofia stared blankly at the ceiling.

Since resigning as a competitive knight, she has had nothing to do except daily practice.

Previous entertainment, rehearsals before going on stage, and even fighting against the 'grey industry' were much rarer.

For those viewers, nothing lasts forever.

After retiring for a few months, for the forgetful audience, it is already outdated.

Not many people care about what happens to the Whipblade Knight who once had an affair with the Laughing Knight.

This is Casimir who values ​​entertainment first.

"So boring...no motivation."

Zofia feels that her recent practice has been a little unmotivated, and her life suddenly has no purpose.

After all, Zofia at this time can be said to be retired to a certain extent.

I'm too busy.

'Forget it, let's go out for a walk. '

……

At night, on a street, Zofia walked aimlessly.

Suddenly, she stopped at the entrance of a dark alley.

In this place where the neon lights were not shining, Zofia seemed to vaguely hear roars.

That was the sound of knights practicing.

"I am Arthur, Casimir's two-time champion, and I am here to guide you!"

"From now on, if you infected people want to become real competitive knights, please watch me carefully."

"I only teach once."

"...Can't hear, can't hear!"

"You still want to be a competitive knight after being so quiet?"

"Momentum! Knight competition pays attention to momentum! If the damage is not enough, use the sound!"

"Start with the big tall Minos over there, start over!"

'...Is it an illusion? '

Zofia thought to herself.

After all, according to her understanding of that guy, there is no way he would appear in such a place.

After all, there... is a place that will never be reported.

Zofia couldn't help but be curious.

So she followed the light, which was much dimmer than the neon lights, to the source of the sound.

as predicted.

In a dark alley, the smiling Laughing Knight took the trouble to teach the infected people the skills of knights.

……

Seeing the encouraging smile on the face of the blond Fidia man sitting by the campfire, it looked so dazzling that Zofia fell into confusion.

Perhaps, she herself didn't know much about her opponent...the opponent who had been with her for four years.

Chapter 174 Zofia: Arthur, don’t let me catch you!

In the camp where the infected gathered, 'houses' were built from dilapidated cardboard boxes and scrap metal collected.

The burning bonfire emits a warmer light, although not as bright and stable as the neon lights.

Next to a group of people wearing shabby knight equipment and practicing rigorously, a pair of blond men and women were talking quietly.

"Yo yo~ Isn't this my defeated general... When did you see it from the side?"

"..."

"What are you looking at me for? I'll be embarrassed... If there's nothing wrong, can you keep it a secret? After all, a dazzling knight like me needs to pay attention to his own image."

"...Arthur, how long have you been teaching them?"

"I forgot. I just taught you casually. Let's see what tricks these infected people can do. Just treat it as a pastime when you are bored... Oh~ My opponent, the arena without you has been really boring recently~ I can find you if you want to abuse me. Didn’t reach the target~”

"...Arthur, has anyone ever told you that your skills in changing topics are poor?"

"I didn't change the subject, I really forgot... Will you remember how many lowly bugs you fed with the food you spilled?"

"I don't want to make any comments on your words. You obviously have a better way of expressing yourself, just like you face your audience... There is no need for you to occasionally say one or two such vicious words. You give it like this I feel disgusting, like a tsundere pretending to be indifferent.”

"Hahaha, maybe this is what I really think in my heart? What's more, you are obviously better at pretending than me. At least I really enjoy the knight competition, but you are not."

"...I'm so annoyed! Arthur, we haven't seen each other for so long, let's fight again."

"It seems that these few months of retirement life have made you a little bored~ I refuse. I don't have the need to fight with you now. You don't really think I like fighting with you, do you? It's actually quite nice to always win. It’s boring.”

"Then let's make a bet. If you win this time, I will help you train these infected knights. If you lose, you must agree to my request."

"Haha, do you think I'm stupid? Why should I agree to your request if you beat me? You are so majestic~ [The Whipblade Knight Under One Person]."

"...This request is not mandatory and you can refuse."

"Okay! I accept, I admit defeat, I refuse!"

"Arthur, you!"

"I know~ You know you can't beat me, so you can take advantage of the situation and be directly 'forced' to help train the infected knights. Hehe, I just won't give you a step~ Zofia, I lost, You don’t need to train them~ Bye!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Arthur quickly escaped into the shadows.

Then the shadow followed the entrance of the alley where Zofia came from and merged into the dark alley.

he's gone.

Just like he said.

Training the infected is nothing more than a boring pastime.

Although Casimir society currently accepts the chivalry system for infected people, the discrimination against infected people has only been weakened because of this, not completely.

If someone discovers that the two-time champion of the Casimir Knights Championship - [Laughing Knight] teaches the infected, it will actually be very detrimental to Arthur.

But so what?

As long as it is not discovered, it does not exist.

Even if among these infected people, there are one or two traitors who are not smart enough and just want to make big news...

Arthur could also ask professionals to 'clear up the rumors'.

The killers of the Wuzhou Alliance really like these shady rats.

At night, any place not illuminated by neon lights is the hunting ground of the Wuzhou Alliance.

……

'Arthur, wait for me! '

Zofia was so angry that she stamped her feet.

The infected knight who was practicing next to him did not hear the content of the conversation between the two, but he was used to Arthur suddenly slipping away.

That 'mentor' was always like this, he would point his fingers a few times and then leave, as if on a whim.

But these infected people also know that there is no need for Arthur to help them.

And the guidance from Champion Casimir is so valuable and useful.

I don't know how many infected knights relied on the combat skills taught by Arthur and some of the "interesting hidden rules" of knight competition to protect themselves in the "cannibalistic" arena and get some benefits for survival.

A large part of this group of infected people are grateful to Arthur.

……

'Arthur, you'd better not get caught next time! '

Zofia glanced at the infected people who were still working hard.

'Haha, you think you guessed my thoughts? '

Zofia stretched her legs and walked towards the alley where she came from.

For Zofia, for the Whipblade Knight who has always lived in a privileged environment and accepted flowers and applause, it is impossible for her to truly understand the suffering of the infected, nor can she truly empathize with the infected.

Just now she wanted to make a bet with Arthur, it was just a moment of pity.

'There is no need for me to get involved in such a troublesome thing, lest I be forced to get involved in some troublesome things later. '

While watching the infected people exercise, Zofia walked step by step towards the alley where she came from.

'...'

When she was about to leave, Zofia stopped and looked around again.

Many of the things Zofia regarded as garbage have become living supplies for those infected.

Zofia is not without common sense.

Of course she knew that infected people were discriminated against, despised, and even persecuted... but what could she do?

The environment is like this, the humanities are like this, the general situation is like this, it even seems... it should be like this.

Oriosis is a terminal disease.

Oriosis can be painful.

Oriosis can shorten lifespan.

Some patients with severe ore disease can destroy a neighborhood after the explosion...the remaining radiation will bring new infections.

Discriminating against them is cheaper, more convenient, and even more 'reasonable' than accepting them.

...But Zofia can't do it.

If she hadn't seen the miserable lives of these infected people, she could still convince herself that there were many people suffering on this land and she couldn't save them all.

Out of sight is pure.

But when the difficult life of infected people comes into her eyes, can she remain indifferent?

'...Arthur will definitely come again. I want him to know what his rejection means. What an excellent instructor he has lost! '

Zofia kept convincing herself internally, as if she was completely unaware of the flaws in her inner words.

Perhaps she was just making excuses for her arrogant self.

Zofia turned back to the camp.

She found a good idea.

"Minos over there, please come over here."

"...What's the matter? Dear Whipblade Knight."

"Hahaha~ Since you still know me, it seems that I still have a certain reputation... I want to try your talent, how about it?"