Chapter 69: Alex: I love bet~
Rose and Feng moved away, Feng bring out a Lolipop.
Rox bring out a lemon juice.
Both start paying attention.
The first fight between the two genius? wOW!
Caelum face cycled through emotions.
Shock.
Anger.
Despair.
Back to his blank mask.
"The duel stands."
Voice flat.
"Name your time and place."
Alex grinned.
"How about never? At the location called ’no thanks’?"
Caelum’s fist clenched.
"You’re refusing?"
"Yep."
"That’s cowardly."
"That’s smart."
Alex tapped the armor.
"I got what I came for. Why would I risk it?"
Caelum’s eye twitched again.
Violently.
"Because... because..."
Searching for words.
"A true warrior accepts challenges!"
Alex laughed.
"Nahuh.."
Golden text flashed.
[SYSTEM CHOICE]
[Option 1: Refuse directly! A wise man doesn’t stand under a dangerous wall! Go home and sleep with Lilian~ (Hint: She’s wearing nothing right now~)]
[Reward: Teleport Potion x1 (Current: 3)]
[Option 2: Make a one-year agreement! Give him something to hope for, then kick his ass a year later and show him what a real genius is!!]
[Reward: Vine Control +1 Level]
[Title: "Challengers, Please Queue Up! Come Back in a Year!"]
[Effect: When challenged, you can delay any duel by exactly one year. During this year, challenger’s confidence drops 1% per day, up to 50%]
[Option 3: Accept the bet! If you’re not convinced, fight! Genius? I beat geniuses for breakfast!]
[Reward: Slime All Attributes +10%!]
[Title: "Genius Trampler"]
[Effect: Whenever you encounter a self-proclaimed genius, they will feel an irresistible urge to challenge you.
Defeating them drops bonus rewards! The more arrogant they are, the better the loot!]
Alex’s mouth opened.
The refusal word stopped.
His mind raced.
Option 1?
Teleport potion.
He had three already.
Didn’t need more right now.
And it was late.
Really late.
Lilian worked hard all day.
She deserves rest.
He could flirt with her tomorrow morning.
Let her sleep.
Option 2?
The reward was okay.
Vine Control was useful.
And that title effect was hilarious.
But too safe, not really his style, he is a beast!
Rua!!
Compared to Option 3?
Not even close.
His eyes locked on the third option.
10% all attributes.
He did the math.
Fast.
When Pie was 0.5 meters tall, 10% meant 0.55 meters.
But now?
Pie was 1.32 meters.
10% meant 1.452 meters.
And Pie would keep growing.
Keep getting stronger.
The percentage would scale.
Forever.
It was exponential.
Without those previous all-attribute bonuses, he never would’ve beaten that red-cloaked bastard’s X-rank shadow beast.
All attributes were everything.
Always pick all attributes.
And that title...
Alex’s grin widened.
Genius Trampler.
They come to him.
He doesn’t have to look for trouble.
Trouble finds him.
With rewards attached.
The more arrogant they are, the better the drops.
It’s like they’re walking loot boxes.
With rewards attached.
The more arrogant they are, the better the drops.
It’s like they’re walking loot boxes.
His finger hovered over Option 3.
No hesitation.
But wait.
Rewards come after completion.
Not before.
He had to win first.
Alex looked up at Caelum.
Smiled.
"Alright. I accept."
Caelum’s eyes lit up.
Bright.
Excited.
"Excellent! There’s an arena nearby. We can settle this right now!"
Started walking.
Alex held up a hand.
Finger wagging.
"Hold on, hold on."
Caelum stopped.
Turned back.
"What?"
"I’m betting the armor, right? So what are you betting?"
Alex crossed his arms.
"Can’t be one-sided, huh?"
Caelum frowned.
Thinking.
His fingers tapped his chin.
"I can give you my treasury selection. You’d get to pick another item here."
Master Feng leaned toward Rose.
Whispered.
"With his family background, these treasures aren’t particularly attractive to him. His clan vault probably has better."
Rose nodded.
Made sense.
Caelum continued.
"Plus 500 spirit stones."
"Uhh, 500? sure."
Alex checked his bank account, he has only 1.5 millons, which is like 150 powerstones.
But luckily he don’t need to bet those all on.
Interesting~Money just run into my pocket!
"And you’ll have my respect. That’s a tremendous honor."
Alex’s eye twitched.
Who the hell bets respect?
What am I supposed to do with that?
Frame it?
But another treasury pick...
He already knew what he’d choose.
The best thing for a pervert like him~
"Deal."
Alex extended his hand.
"One more thing though. What grade are you?"
Caelum straightened.
Proud.
"Eighth grade. Peak. I’ll reach seventh grade within six months."
Alex’s mouth opened.
Eighth grade.
Peak.
Holy Dragon University’s genius really was something else.
Sebastian was seventh grade.
Frost Family’s top butler.
And this guy was one grade below.
About to break through.
At nineteen.
Insane.
But eighth grade...
Alex could work with that?
He has never losed! Even to X level beast.
Maybe because that Red gay has some restrictions, but still.
Also,he had tricks.
Lots of tricks.
Second-tier vine potion if needed.
Explosion potions.
Dirty tactics.
He’d figure it out.
But wait.
Eighth grade meant two contracted beasts.
Shit.
"One beast only."
Alex said.
Caelum blinked.
"What?"
"You can only use one contracted beast. Not both."
"Why?"
Caelum frowned.
"That’s not fair."
Alex grinned.
"Because it wouldn’t be glorious! Doesn’t fit your image!"
Gestured dramatically.
"The beautiful, confident Lord of the Water! Using two beasts against one? That’s beneath you!"
"You’re a genius! A champion! Someone who stands at the peak! You don’t need numerical advantage!"
Caelum’s eyes widened.
His chin lifted.
Higher.
"You’re right."
Voice firm.
"A true master doesn’t rely on numbers."
Nodded.
"One beast.It’s more than enough."
Alex hid his smile.
Got him.
Master Feng covered his face.
Shook his head.
This boy.
So easy to manipulate.
Rose bit her lip.
Finger touching her chin.
Thinking.
Alex has the confidence to beat him? How is that even possibel??
Alex is only grade 10 now.. Even he is talented, but Caelmon is also the genius in the genius.
HMM, what are you planning.. Alex.
I want to bite your meat..
Wait wait hold on don’t think that now!
"Then it’s settled."
Caelum turned.
"Follow me. The arena is close."
Started walking.
Master Feng pulled out his phone.
Started typing.
Calling people.
Rose noticed.
"What are you doing?"
"Inviting colleagues."
He grinned.
"This will be entertaining."
"Master Feng..."
"What? When do we get to see live combat between prodigies?"
Kept typing.
"Everyone should witness this."
By the time they reached the arena, dozens of people waited.
All in formal attire.
Government officials.
Law Enforcement Bureau members.
Rose’s department.
Master Feng’s contacts.
They stood in clusters.
Talking.
Excited.