Chapter 17: Meeting Me Is Your Misfortune?

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Her previous owner was the top powerhouse, Dark Flare?

Jack was surprised.

The equipment used by the top powerhouse was only worth 200 contribution points?

Jack believed that if he sold the mask to someone else, he would definitely be able to sell it for more than 2,000 contribution points.

Even if it was 20,000 contribution points, there would be a lot of people willing to bid!

This was practically a big bargain!

As for the mocking buff the mask came with,

Jack didn’t care.

His Death Soldiers needed more EXP to thrive.

If the demons from the outer realm came knocking? He couldn’t ask for more.

The Crown Crystal Man kept the other two items and sent Jack out of the Trading Mystic Realm.

Jack logged out of the game and looked at the sun rising over the horizon.

A new day began.

“Next, we’ll be reporting the morning news of the school.”

“At 4:58 this morning, the player Legion successfully conquered the Earth Elemental Dungeon and became the Master of the Earth Elemental Mystic Realm…”

“Last night, something happened in the southeastern region of the outer realm. Grandmaster Brother Ma attacked and repelled the outer realm attack…”

“According to experts’ predictions, the scores for this year’s college entrance examination are: Level 75, Cultural Class 90 marks, Combat Class 90 marks. The experts have pointed out that children hate playing games mainly because of their parents…”

…

Before Jack could return to his seat, Mack rushed into the classroom.

“Jack, I know a huge secret!”

“What?”

Mike said in a low voice.

“Last night, both Legion and the Four Incandescent Flames were in the Earth Elemental Dungeon. The Legion beat her to the dungeon. The Four Incandescent Flames’ face turned green!”

“Who is the Four Incandescent Flames”

Jack looked confused.

Why didn’t he know this person?

Go see a doctor if her face turned green!

What does it have to do with me?

Mike looked puzzled.

“Don’t you read the school forum?

“Fan Jia’er’s ID is Four Incandescent Flames, and she’s a genius with Grade S talent.”

“Oh.”

Jack’s reply was too perfunctory.

Jack was really not interested in such a genius.

The gap between the two would only grow wider.

Jack’s eyes were already on something farther away.

Mike couldn’t help but complain.

“Fan Jia’er is definitely going to become a top student in the best Guardian University!

This year’s scholar’s scores might not be lower than Level 97, or even Level 99! ”

They gossiped a while over Fan Jia’er, then Mack changed the subject.

“Jack, in the combat test this afternoon, you might face the Four Incandescent Flames!

Her talent is related to the Earth Elemental. Her endurance is strong! Her Defense is astonishing! You have to be careful. ”

“Got it. Let’s not talk about this. Let’s talk about you.”

As soon as Jack spoke, Mike couldn’t stop talking. He began to tell the rest of the inspirational story about how he’d managed to rise from Level 5 to Level 9 overnight.

Mike was a good friend.

He had helped Jack a lot during the holidays and even dragged him to Mike’s house for dinner. He didn’t treat him as an outsider.

The two of them were more like brothers than real brothers.

Listening to Mike’s motivational story, Jack began to think about how to help Mike increase his strength.

It would be best if he could help Mike get into Guardian University.

Mike’s father was a guardian who had retreated from the outer realm.

His biggest dream was for his son to get into Guardian University and bring glory to his comrades.

Although Mack usually giggled and talked nonstop,

but he worked no less harder than others in the game.

It was already very impressive for him to be able to reach Level 9 in two days with a mere Class C talent!

With Jack’s help and Mike’s own efforts, getting into Guardian University was not a problem.

The morning classes passed quickly.

Jack and Mike went to the cafeteria for lunch, then went back to the classroom and leaned over the table for a short break.

The bell rang.

The afternoon combat test was about to begin.

“Jack, you can do it!”

Mike voluntarily became a cheerleader.

Jack rolled his eyes at him.

The physical education teacher stood on the field, taking attendance with the roster.

“Zhang Hu, Fei Jianyue, Zhou Dapeng…”

“A total of 33 people are here. Let me explain the rules of the combat test!”

“Apart from Fan Jia’er, 32 people will draw lots for one-on-one matches. The winner will enter the next round.

The winner among the 32 people will fight with Fan Jia’er to determine the champion of this combat test! ”

When he finished explaining the rules, there was a commotion among the students.

No one had expected such an unfair competition.

“That’s unfair! Why did Fan Jia’er secure the finals?!”

“That’s right, why!”

“Shut up!”

The PE teacher reprimanded.

“Fair? The awakening of talent is unfair!

If you have the ability, you can also awaken a Grade S talent. I can guarantee that you will enter the finals!

Would the enemy talk about fairness and harmony on the battlefield?

If you want to win the championship, use your own fists! ”

These words made the pubescent teenagers’ blood boil with excitement.

Mike was a little disappointed after hearing the rules.

“Jack, it’s over. I’m sure you won’t meet Fan Jia’er.”

“You have so little confidence in yourself?”

Jack was still smiling calmly.

He was now a Level 30 Primordial Shield Envoy. Due to his Grade B talent, his basic attributes were much higher than others of the same level.

Not to mention these students who were only around Level 10.

He had the passive skill [Shield Value].

Although skills could not be used in this duel test, his [Shield Value] attribute was not a skill.

Even though it was a skill, it was a passive skill. Jack could not turn it off.

There was no reason for him to lose at all.

The PE teacher said a few more things to take note of.

“If you are injured in combat, there will be a specialized teacher in charge of treatment. As long as you are not dead, you can come back!”

“There’s no need to hold back in a fight. The referees are all Level 300 and above third-grade guardians. If your lives are in danger, he will immediately stop your opponent. Don’t worry, you won’t be able to kill him!”

…

Jack couldn’t help thinking as he listened to the PE teacher.

If he were to attack someone directly, he would be able to ignore their Defense without any cooldown.

They would probably be killed with a single attack!

Want to save someone?

They could be killed instantly.

How were they going to save them?

Jack’s luck was pretty good. His first opponent was a male classmate with the same Grade B talent.

The two of them stood ten steps apart in the arena.

“Bob from Class Four, Grade B Talent, Level 10 Warrior.”

The other party introduced himself enthusiastically.

Jack smiled back.

“Class 3 Jack, Grade B Talent, Shield Envoy. Level confidential.”

Bob was critical of it.

He just assumed that Jack hadn’t reached Level 10 and was too embarrassed to say it out loud.

“A Warrior against a Shield Envoy, and you are not allowed to use your skills. It can only be considered that you are out of luck.”

It was common knowledge that the Shield Envoy did not have any damage skills in the early stages.

Bob said seriously.

“After this match, we can arrange for a fair fight in the game!”

“No need.”

Jack declined the offer.

His time in the game was very precious.

“Begin!”

The teacher gave the order.

Jack and Bob moved at the same time!

Bob had just taken a step forward when Jack seized the opportunity!

He lifted his leg, twisted his waist, and exerted strength!

A powerful kick!

Bob’s pupils shrank.

So fast!

Pa—

There was a muffled sound, accompanied by the sound of bones breaking.

Bob had no time to react before Jack’s leg hit him in the stomach.

He was sent flying!

In midair, he had a question in his mind:

Jack was really a Shield Envoy?!

Was he a freaking Shield Envoy?!