Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
On the way back, Gu Mengmeng secretly gave Lea 15 woven little balls made up of rattan. The balls were empty so Gu Mengmeng placed the opened chilli in the balls. Then, Lea handed them to Ian and asked him to send people to hide those balls. The exact hiding locations of the balls were unknown, let alone Gu Mengmeng, even Ian himself did not know.
This was why Gu Mengmeng dared to give 15 slots because she predicted that they would not be able to get back a portion of the balls.
Gu Mengmeng took out a woven little ball from her arms and shook it twice before saying, âThere are 15 of this kind of balls scattered across the forest at the back of the mountains. Before sunset, the people who comes back with the balls will be able to join Saint Nazaire.â
After she finished speaking, she threw the rattan ball into the crowd and said, âThis is your last chance because after this competition is over, Saint Nazaire will not be recruiting anymore people this year. And tomorrow morning, all winners will be returning to Saint Nazaire with me. Warriors, Iâll be waiting here for a glorious return.â
Once Gu Mengmeng ended her speech, deafening roars of a hundred beasts from under the Platform rang across the skies.
Gu Mengmengâs little ball created a big ruckus in the crowd but she was not worried that they would undergo a stomping war again. Turning her head and cuddling herself up in Elvisâs arms, she said, âHubby, letâs go home and make the rhinoceros horn comb. Be careful this time round and donât break it again.â
Elvis smiled while nodding his head. âAlright, Iâll be very careful, very careful.â
Of course, Gu Mengmeng eventually did not get the rhinoceros horn comb of her dreams because that beast horn broke into pieces in Elvisâs hands again.
Gu Mengmengâs face fell and she smacked her lips. âForget it, I donât want it that badly either...â
Just as she was saying, Elvis suddenly carried Gu Mengmeng up. Although her senses were not as sensitive as males, she could still feel it when the three fellows became defensive instantly. She turned her head and saw Cole standing nearby, leisurely swaying his fox tail that was one size bigger than Leaâs.
The corners of Gu Mengmengâs mouth twitched, didnât she said things clearly the last time? Why is he here again? How awkward will it be for everyone?
Cole, however, acted as if nothing happened previously and he stood in front of Gu Mengmeng naturally and calm. Giving a respectful bow, he called, âMighty messenger.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Gu Mengmeng smiled awkwardly and asked, âWhatâs the matter?â
Cole extended his hand with his palm facing upwards. A delicate rhinoceros horn comb was lying on his palm and appeared gentle and warm when reflecting the sunlight.
Gu Mengmeng was extremely shocked and without thinking, she blurted, âWhere did you buy this?â
Cole smiled and replied, âBuy? Oh, this is specially made by subordinate. Its appearance... is made according to the comb your mighty messenger always use, just that I made slight changes to some details.â
Gu Mengmeng nodded her head, her arms still wrapped around Elvisâs neck. She did not take Coleâs comb but her big eyes were clearly saying three words âI want itâ.
Cole stepped forward and stretched his hand out. âIf the mighty messenger doesnât despise subordinate, please accept subordinateâs heartfelt intentions.â
Gu Mengmeng pointed at her nose with her finger and asked, âIs it for me?â
Cole nodded to show his reply.
Gu Mengmeng asked in great defense, âWhatâs the terms for this exchange?â
Cole was taken aback for a second before he shook his head and said, âBeing able to do something for the mighty messenger is already my greatest honor, Cole donât have the courage to raise any terms with the mighty messenger.â