"???"
The host was dumbfounded, utterly thrown off.
The contestants leaving the stage also paused, unable to resist looking back.
This guy was truly a character!
"Abba abba!"
Jack spread his hands, decisively feigning ignorance.
He was only twenty-six. What was wrong with him wanting to live on Blue Star?
"..."
The host's mouth twitched, and he too stood frozen. This step wasn't in the original plan at all.
Dolly shook his head and spoke softly into the microphone,
"Alright! Let him leave the stage."
Putting himself in their shoes, no one would want to stay on stage for another second in this situation.
This round, it could only be said that the Knal family suffered a huge loss.
The host nodded and announced, "Today's draw ceremony has officially concluded!"
...
In the afternoon, in a conference room in the center of the island,
The eleven members of the Free Alliance, along with Iisuke Takahashi of the Sakura Country, were all waiting obediently.
After treatment with the specially formulated medicinal solution, they had regained their human appearance.
Although Chen Shu's set of ruffian-style punches and kicks did little damage, the insult was quite substantial.
Jack's eyes were filled with hatred as he said,
"We'll blame everything on Chen Shu later, got it?"
"Understood!"
The others nodded, ready to lodge accusations against Chen Shu for his crimes.
Creak!
At this moment, the conference room door was pushed open, and Chen Shu walked in with an air of utter calm.
The twelve people instinctively drew apart.
"What are you afraid of me for?"
Chen Shu grinned and said, "As long as you don't provoke me, I won't make a move!"
Jack seemed to gain a bit of courage and stated forcefully,
"Hmph! You still dare to be arrogant now? Just wait for the organizer's sanctions!"
"Sanctions?"
Chen Shu smiled slightly, then glanced around the conference room. No one else was present.
Just then, options appeared before him:
[Option 1: Directly use the 'Coaxing' technique to make the twelve people apologize to you! Completion reward: Enhanced Explosive Potion*1, Teleportation Potion*1]
[Option 2: No more talking, fight again! Completion reward: A small amount of Beast Taming Power]
[Option 3: Remain silent and ignore the others! Completion reward: A silver-grade medicinal herb]
Chen Shu was slightly stunned. He looked back and forth at the three options, finally locking onto the first one.
"The Harmony System saved you all!"
He shook his head and said something inexplicable.
"En?"
Jack and the others were taken aback, not understanding what he meant.
Chen Shu, however, calmly straightened his clothes and then found a chair to sit down.
"Do you know why I asked the organizers to call you here?"
He acted composedly, even making himself a cup of tea, adopting a leader's demeanor.
"You called us?"
In an instant, all twelve were bewildered. Shouldn't he have been summoned like them?
"Nonsense!"
Chen Shu spoke, "I mainly want to discuss compensation with you!"
"Compensation?"
Jack was slightly taken aback, then grinned. Could it be that the other party had backed down?
"Ten billion! Otherwise, we don't talk!"
"So much?"
Chen Shu's expression brightened. He looked them up and down. Were they all rich second-generation heirs?
"Alright! Then it's ten billion!"
He smiled and said, "You can transfer it directly. My account number is..."
"???"
The twelve people were stunned again. What did he mean by 'you transfer it'?
Jack asked, "Aren't you compensating us?"
Bang!
Chen Shu slammed the table abruptly, speaking aggressively,
"Compensate you for what?"
The ruffian's oppressive aura caused the twelve people to draw apart again, even pressing themselves against the walls, appearing to tremble.
Chen Shu's expression was cold as he said,
"You provoked me first, otherwise I wouldn't have acted. Now, not only have I lost a dozen urea bags, but even my shoes are kicked broken. Aren't you going to compensate me?"
"But our injuries..."
"None of my business!"
Chen Shu glared at them and said,
"I've already reached an agreement with the organizers. If you don't compensate, your competition qualifications will be canceled!"
In an instant, the twelve people's expressions changed drastically, and they felt a bit panicked.
Chen Shu was so aggressive that they couldn't help but believe him.
Moreover, the penalty was too severe. If they were truly disqualified, they wouldn't get any rewards and would become a national laughingstock.
"Ten billion, no negotiation!"
Chen Shu said fiercely, his momentum formidable.
"The King-level Beast Tamers of the Four Great Nations all said you must obtain my forgiveness!"
Jack and the others looked flustered, completely led astray by Chen Shu.
"But you don't need ten billion..."
"Why not? You've seen my urea bags, haven't you?"
Chen Shu said seriously, "Do you think they were made of ordinary materials? I specifically added materials from the Golden Monarch!"
"Ah?"
Everyone was startled, but they vaguely started to believe him.
If they weren't specially made, how could they have that unique scent that came with a seal?
Jack said, "We don't have that much money..."
Ten billion was not one million. Even if the family could afford it, it didn't mean they could.
"Really don't have it?"
Chen Shu frowned, then said,
"Then let's change the compensation. Each of you write me a 100,000-word apology letter! Eighty percent of the words must be my praise!"
"???"
The eyes of the twelve people twitched. One hundred thousand words? Are you writing a novel here?!
Chen Shu, however, said with a completely serious expression,
"Give me the apology letters the day after tomorrow. If even one word is missing, you'll buy your own tickets home!"
"I..."
Jack felt something was off, but he couldn't quite pinpoint it.
Chen Shu said calmly, "Either pay the money or write the letter. Decide for yourselves!"
"We... will give it to you..."
The twelve people lowered their heads, finally agreeing reluctantly.
"Alright, you can leave now."
Chen Shu nodded and said, "I'll tell the competition officials about your performance."
With that, the twelve people lowered their heads, unable to imagine this outcome.
"Wait!"
Just then, Chen Shu called out to them.
"En? What else?"
"You made a mistake, don't you have anything to say sorry for?"
The twelve people exchanged glances, then said in unison,
"Sorry..."
'Reward obtained: Enhanced Explosive Potion*1, Teleportation Potion*1.'
Chen Shu was slightly pleased and said, "Alright, you can all go back!"
The twelve people left the conference room, leaving only Chen Shu sitting with his legs crossed, leisurely sipping his tea.
As Jack and the others just exited the building, they encountered the King-level Beast Tamers from the four great nations.
Dolly was slightly taken aback and asked, "En? Jack, where are you going?"
"Uncle Dolly, please don't pursue it anymore."
Jack said with a wry face, "Chen Shu has already forgiven us..."