CHAPTER 317: CHAPTER 317: HERO KING

After buying the ammunition, Ji You was not happy at all as she stared at the 50 points she had spent. Furrowing her brows tightly, she glowered at the second challenge invitation from Hero King and gritted her teeth:

"Great."

"You’ve succeeded in angering me."

"I’ve fought so many long matches and never spent a single point, and now, you’ve actually forced me to spend 50 points!"

"Damn it."

Being someone who is stingy, Ji You felt her dignity was challenged.

Why always use an antique mech?

Isn’t it because it doesn’t cost points?

The antique mech was only equipped with 10 particle cannons, with very limited firepower, and Ji You used to be very conservative with them in matches, never daring to fire rashly. Buying 100 particle cannons was also a move out of helplessness.

Although this Hero King is somewhat shameless, his strength is indisputable. Ji You always brags, "All beneath me are weaklings," with such arrogance and self-importance, but she never underestimates any of her opponents. Therefore, she dared not look down on a top 99 expert from East District.

Ji You has grown up and survived in this treacherous interstellar era not by inflated confidence, but by always remaining cool-headed, self-disciplined, resolute, and progressively courageous...

The first match ended quickly, but in that encounter, Ji You had already gained a preliminary understanding of Hero King’s strength. Therefore, she bore the pain and bought 100 particle cannons.

With preparations made, Ji You immediately chose to accept the challenge.

Soon, they were both teleported into the arena.

Upon entering, cheers came from all sides:

"Hero King!"

"Hero King!"

"Hero King!"

...

The enthusiastic cheers rose and fell, and for a moment, the entire arena was filled with a fiery atmosphere...

Watching his fans cheer so passionately for him, Hero King’s lips curved into a slight smile. Looking through his electronic eyes, he gazed forward, his eyes resting on his opponent.

— Rag Queen.

— Almost the entire audience is my fans, what will you do?

Hero King knew that a match not only tested one’s strength but also one’s mindset. If the entire stand was filled with jeers against oneself, he believed there wouldn’t be anyone in the world who could keep a balanced state of mind.

Could Rag Queen do it?

He was looking forward to it.

Ji You’s brows knitted slightly: What’s going on? Is the entire audience filled with Hero King’s fans?

This is damn embarrassing.

But—

Forget it.

If no one cheers for me, then so be it, it’s not that important anyway.

The two stood on opposite sides, Hero King wearing a smile just right, maintaining his demeanor, and said, "Rag Queen, I’m pleased you accepted my challenge again. Before we start our contest, allow me to introduce myself, I am ranked 99th among the Freshman in East District..."

Unexpectedly, mid-sentence, Ji You once again raised her hand rudely interrupting him: "Just a measly 99th rank, no need to listen, it’s a waste of time! Let’s begin."

Hero King’s smile froze, and his laughter stopped.

Originally, he thought that after losing to him once, she would have some self-awareness, and he could proudly declare his name, but—Hero King clearly underestimated the thickness of this Rag Queen’s face.

Not a shred of shame at all.

A heart full of anger rose with his thoughts but was rigidly suppressed. To maintain his image, Hero King didn’t lash out on the spot, but!

This debt!

He noted it down!

This scoundrel! Merely one of his defeated underlings, and yet she dares to speak so boldly!

At the scene, the spectators’ fury surpassed even that of the Hero King!

"Who is this idiot who dares to speak to our Great Hero like this? Don’t they feel ashamed? Has she forgotten how she was killed in the last match?"

"Defeated underlings daring to spout big words!"

"Great Hero, kill her! Teach her a lesson!"

"Ah, this trashy queen, where does she get the nerve?"

"Beat her!"

"Beat her!"

"Beat her!"

...

The atmosphere of this battle was indeed hostile; just as Ji You had said, there was no need to waste time. So after dropping her words, she directly pulled out the barrel and fired a shot at the Hero King.

Boom—

The Hero King’s lips tightened, his eyes flashed with a sharp gleam, and instantly, he fired back.

Boom—

Boom—

Boom—

Less than 1 second into the match, the arena erupted in gunfire, sparks flying and thick smoke billowing...

Seemingly aiming for absolute initiative and seeking to deliver a strong and impressive battle, the Hero King didn’t hold back from the very beginning. His barrage of gunfire aggressively targeted the Rag Queen.

To avoid being hit, Ji You maxed out her thrusters and made a frenzied escape, so the audience only saw her leaping and bounding across the entire arena.

Swoosh swoosh swoosh—

Several times, Ji You barely escaped the edge of the particle cannon blasts; it looked as if she was about to meet her end, yet she managed to evade each time.

The Hero King sat firmly in the cockpit; his mech had not moved an inch, remaining firmly stationary since the beginning. Watching the Rag Queen escape from beneath the gunfire repeatedly, the Hero King’s expression remained calm and composed, showing no signs of panic whatsoever.

The Hero King had to admit, even with an antique mech, this Rag Queen and her reputation were due to her speed, which was not inferior to his.

But!

Victory on the battlefield doesn’t solely depend on speed.

After allowing the Rag Queen to escape for a while, the Hero King’s eyes suddenly darkened. Among the elusive figures of the Rag Queen flipping through the air, he locked onto one—

Now was the time!

He pressed the fire button.

Whoosh~

A small particle cannon, inconspicuous among countless ordinary particle cannons darting around the arena, with a very faint sound, like a breeze brushing by, quietly targeted Ji You’s mech.

Ji You was still fleeing—

The danger was drawing near, yet she seemed completely unaware—

At this moment, the Hero King’s lips slowly curved into a slight arc.

Also, at this exact moment, the small particle cannon mysteriously paused in mid-air just as it was about to hit the Rag Queen’s mech, stopping momentarily. The time was so brief that even the Hero King failed to notice it in time.

Then the small particle cannon continued on its intended trajectory, blasting in its predetermined direction—

Booming sounds—

The ignition of the small particle cannon triggered the surrounding particle cannons, and a series of explosions erupted, momentarily engulfing the entire arena. The intense light forced the onlookers to involuntarily squint.

It was over.

Everyone knew.

After the light passed, the dust-covered arena was revealed, and the Hero King’s fans could not help but stand up and begin to celebrate—