nashuaworldcup Chapter 243 Killing Contest
Chapter 243 Killing Contest
With James's temporary departure, the atmosphere in the auditorium did not ease, but became even heavier.
As the "second person" in the open at this time, Graya stood up at the right time.
Snapped!
Graya clapped her hands and said loudly, "Everyone, it was just a small misunderstanding just now. Don't worry about it. Please continue to enjoy the banquet!"
Everyone politely returned the greeting, but the once elegant smiles were no longer elegant, but filled with bitterness...
While Graya was talking, Paven moved closer to Leon again.
“Leon, aren’t you afraid?”
Leon: ...
He really didn't want to bother with Paven, but Paven just kept clinging to him, especially with so many people watching him...
"Miss Pawen, if you have any purpose, please tell me directly."
Pavin shook his head. "I don't have any purpose..."
Leon didn't say anything, just looked at her quietly.
Perhaps because of what happened just now, Pavin felt a huge pressure under Leon's gaze, and couldn't help but take a small step back.
However, this retreat… made her feel a little angry.
Angry at Leon, angry at myself...
So, Pavin took a step forward in defiance and walked right up to Leon. The distance between them was so close that they could hear each other's breathing.
No...to be precise, there is no distance between the two of them.
Because it was a banquet, most wizards were not wearing their usual wizard robes, but formal attire...
Pawin's dress looked exquisite and fitted, while showing off her best features.
Leon felt the warmth on his chest, so this time, it was Leon's turn to take a step back...
Seeing Leon retreat, Paven smiled triumphantly, and even... she puffed out her chest proudly.
"Mr. Leon, what's wrong with you?"
"..."
Leon couldn't help but sigh, durian mango is really scary...
Seeing that Leon didn't agree, Pavin tried the same trick again and continued to move forward, but this time... a hand stretched out from the middle and directly blocked Pavin's progress.
It wasn't enough for Billie to just reach out and stop him, she even pinched Pavin...
"ah!"
Pawen exclaimed, then quickly folded his arms and moved away from Billie.
“You…you…are you crazy?”
Billie snorted coldly, "How dare you tease my junior brother in front of me? Besides, you?"
Billie deliberately gestured with her palm, "Tsk, little brat! Grow a few more years!"
"..."
Billie's ruthless ridicule of Pawen's pride quickly turned her face red.
"Billy!"
Billie picked her ears exaggeratedly, her gesture very unladylike. "What's wrong? Do you have any objections? Or do you think what I said is wrong?"
As she spoke, Billie imitated what she had done just now, holding her head and chest high.
Pavin took a quick look and then... fell silent.
Leon couldn't help but feel funny, so the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise...
Billie saw this scene, so she turned around and asked, "Little...Big Leon, do you want to be the judge?"
Leon: "..."
I almost forgot that this guy is the real gangster.
He stayed at Billie's place for a whole night that time, and even though he was experienced, he was still shocked by Billie's versatility.
And there is one aspect that Leon still dares not recall.
Billie, aka...the Queen of Foul Language.
That day, Leon even wanted to clean his ears.
Memories flooded back to him, and Leon quickly waved his hand, “Senior Sister, stop teasing me.”
Billie snorted arrogantly, then continued to say to Pawen: "Miss Pawen, if there is nothing else, you can leave."
Paven was so angry that his breathing became heavier. "Who... who said I don't have anything else to do?"
"Oh? Then hurry up and tell me. I have something to say to Leon after you finish."
Pawen glared at Billie and said, "Then... please leave! What I want to say is my private matter, and I don't want irrelevant people to hear it!"
Billie chuckled, "Okay, okay, then, little Miss Pawen, please come in!"
Pawen: “…”
Wow! I'm so angry!
In Pavin's heart, there is a list of people he hates. The top of the list is naturally Graya, but the third place... has always been occupied by Billie and Bridget...
As for the second on the list, it was someone with whom Pavin had almost no communication... Hilda, who was always the second in Pavin's heart.
The reason I hate her is because Hilda... is too good.
Hilda was known in the academy as "the perfect woman," "the most perfect woman"...
Therefore, Hilda was envied by countless people, but also hated by countless people...
And there is Beatrice. Although they are in a competitive relationship whether in terms of family, society, or even among themselves, in Pavin's opinion, Beatrice is at the bottom of the rankings.
Every time he heard something bad about Beatrice, Pavin would secretly rejoice.
Because the worse the competitors are, the more she demonstrates her excellence...
For example, Beatrice had many male favorites, but she insisted on keeping herself chaste.
This is also the reason why Pawen can attract young masters like Kaiyan.
In the Black Bone Forest, anyone with a bit of status and position wouldn't want Beatrice to be their female companion...
……
Seeing Billie retreat to the side but not go far, Pawen curled his lips unhappily, and then the ring on the middle finger of his right hand flashed...
A golden magic circle centered on Pawen and Leon suddenly surrounded the two of them.
Unlike ordinary isolation magic circles, Leon discovered that this magic circle was cylindrical. At this moment, the two of them seemed to be in the same tube.
Moreover, the cylinder was translucent, and Leon could only see Billie's vague figure not far away...
Because he did not have the permission of the master of the witch formation, the mental power that Leon wanted to explore was naturally hindered.
The resistance was huge, several times greater than that in his hand, or even more.
What a powerful witch formation!
What an amazing ring!
Looking at the golden ring on Pavin's hand, Leon's eyes were full of admiration.
Noticing Leon's eyes, Paven smiled slightly, then raised his palm in front of him, "Mr. Leon, do you want it?"
It would be a lie to say I don't want it. This ring is at least a mid-level second-level...
“Leon, as long as you cooperate with me, I can give you this thing and other things.”
This time, Pawen didn't dare to say that he would serve her, so she used a very tactful and sincere statement.
Since it's a collaboration, it means I recognize you, and both parties are basically on the same level...
Leon glanced at the ring, then at Pavin.
"Ms. Pawen, thank you for recruiting me, but I..."
When he heard the word "recruit", Pavin's heart trembled.
So before Leon could finish, Pavin interrupted him hastily, "No! Leon, listen to me first, I haven't finished yet!"
Leon was stunned for a moment, then nodded for Pavin to continue.
sincere……
This is what her mother recently taught her...
“Leon, I don’t want to hide it, especially from you.”
Leon was also a little surprised to hear Pavin say this.
"You should know that Graya and I are both from the Lanyon family...and the Lanyon, like the Sig family, is one of the seven great families."
Noticing that there wasn't a trace of impatience on Leon's face, Paven felt relieved and continued, "The reason why the seven major families are able to become the seven major families is naturally because of their own foundations...
For example, our Lanyon family actually has a small other world within our family."
Damn it?
This was the first time Leon heard this information, so he was indeed a little surprised.
If that's the case, then doesn't each of the seven major families have a different world?
Perhaps knowing what Leon was thinking, Pawen nodded. "I believe you have also thought about it. The seven major families have their own resources, but these small worlds were actually given to us by the Black Bone Forest..."
Rather than saying this is ours, it’s better to say that Black Bone Forest rented it to us…”
Pawen sighed, "After so many years of development, our respective small worlds have almost exhausted all their resources.
So, two years ago... the seven major families held a joint meeting, and everyone contributed funds to rent a small world from the Black Bone Forest..."
Two years ago?
Could this be the reason why James hasn't advanced yet?
Leon nodded, "So, you are looking for me..."
"I hope you can help me...
Just like this time you led everyone through the second round, you helped me explore that world together..."
Leon frowned. "Exploring the world? This kind of thing doesn't seem like something an outsider like me can get involved in, right?"
"It's fine!"
Pawen's tone was very urgent. "It's okay! Everyone will invite external help. Of course, what you said is true, so when the time comes... you need to put your name on it..."
"In name only? In what name?"
Pavin smiled sheepishly, "Well... you can become a member of our family... one of our own."
Leon didn't react at first, but when he saw Pavin's performance, Leon almost cursed.
I knock!
Do you want me to be your son-in-law?
"I..." Leon was about to refuse, but Paven quickly reminded him:
"Just a figurehead! Just a figurehead!"
After thinking for a moment, Pawen continued, "Of course, we can do it for real..."
Leon asked with some amusement: "What is the range of my choices? Can I choose everyone except you and Graya?"
Although Leon said this with a smile, Paven still felt a hint of chill.
But she couldn't respond to this because what Leon said was the truth.
Even if it was just a title, he had no right to be associated with Graya or Pawen, even though Graya's mother was from a poor family...
Pavin's silence naturally confirmed Leon's guess.
Leon smiled and said, “Miss Pawen, is this matter important to you?”
Pawen suddenly raised his head. "Important! Very important! The Black Bone Forest lease is the same as the Burbank Jungle Forest. The highest limit is the first-level advanced level, so this is a competition for us young people.
The seven companies have joined together to encourage everyone. The team that ranks first in exploration will receive many rewards... a lot!
Moreover, the family of the first place winner will be given priority in selection and exploration...
Even if you're not first, the rewards are getting bigger as you advance...
Of course, I didn’t want to be the first, because the Sig family would definitely send James…”
Having said that, Pawen quickly shut his mouth, then his brain worked frantically to make up for it: "Leon, I'm not saying that you can't beat James. What I mean is, you know, James is, after all, a first-level advanced..."
Even this young lady couldn't help but say "a lot" twice, which made Leon curious about how much the reward would be...
But what exactly is this so-called exploration?
Thinking of this, Leon asked directly.
"Exploration...is actually a kind of competition..."
"Game? What game?"
Pavin paused, "Killing Contest. Those released by the Black Bone Forest must be troublesome. Let's use the Burbank Jungle as an example. The natives there will frantically attack outsiders..."
Of course, this kind of world is certainly not as valuable as the Burbank Forest..."
Seeing Leon's unnatural expression, Pavin explained calmly:
"It's not elegant to just say murder, so we call it 'exploration'.
After the exploration is over, whoever kills the most people will be the first.
Graya and I...will each lead a team at that time.
To be precise, each family can send two teams, and if Beatrice hadn't died, she would have been one of them."
Hearing the name Beatrice, Leon nodded calmly. He suddenly wondered if Paven was testing something.
So he looked Pavin in the eyes, and Pavin did not look away.
His big eyes twinkled, appearing very sincere.
But... if Leon went around behind her to look, he might be able to see the sweat on Pavin's back.
In the final analysis, Pawen's intention was to win him over and compete with Graya...
"Leon, you...are you willing to help me?"
Under Pavin's expectant gaze, Leon shook his head.
"Ms. Pawen, I...refuse."
Paven’s eyes widened, “Refuse… refuse?!
I can give you a lot of things! This ring! I can give it to you right now! There are a lot of things that Graya can never give you! Because she doesn't have them herself!"
As he said that, Paven really pulled the ring off his hand and handed it directly to Leon.
Leon didn't answer it. "It's not because of these, it's just because..."
"Because I was like that in the beginning?"
Paven sighed, "Leon, I apologize to you, but you also know now that I... you... I was also influenced by Graya..."
Leon nodded, "I know, so you don't have to worry about me helping Graya... because of you two... I won't help either of you..."
Who...who won't help anyone?
Pavin's big eyes were filled with doubt and confusion.
……