YM778.TV Chapter 323: A Loss is a Loss_1
Ethan Smith turned around and returned to the hotel.
Although the Chuzzle Battle Zone had arranged accommodation, the habitually lonely Ethan Smith and Edward Green had found a hotel by themselves.
“Mr. Smith, how is the Taylor family? Have you and Miss Taylor been engaged?” Edward Green asked with a grin as soon as they entered the room.
Ethan Smith gave Edward Green a glare and said, “Mind your own business, just go to sleep.”
“Humph, you won’t even tell me. I saw that Miss Taylor treated you so well. You two must have secretly engaged.” Edward Green muttered.
Ethan Smith ignored him, sitting cross-legged on the bed and falling into deep thought.
From the dying aura on Mike Taylor’s brow, it seemed likely that he couldn’t hold on for even half a year.
What would Emily Taylor do then?
The urgent timeline made Ethan Smith feel tremendous pressure, so much so that he lost the mood to sleep.
That night, instead of sleeping, Ethan Smith chose to take out the herbs and refine the Pill.
Several herbs were enough for Ethan Smith to refine several Vitality Enhancing Pills.
Over the course of the night, Ethan Smith successfully refined three Vitality Enhancing Pills.
But he didn’t rush to take them, because there was a tough battle today.
At eight o’clock in the morning, Ethan Smith arrived at the Capital City Battle Zone on time.
Commander Wood and others were already waiting in the stands early on, while Zane Avery was on the training field, scolding the team members.
Ethan Smith went straight to Commander Wood’s side and sat down, then asked, “Commander Wood, how is the situation?”
Seeing Ethan Smith, Commander Wood’s face was filled with indescribable excitement.
He patted Ethan Smith on the shoulder forcefully and said, “Ethan, you’ve made great contributions this time! Our score and the Capital City Battle Zone’s are both 99! We’ve secured the second place!”
“Tell me, what reward do you want? I’ll apply for you! Money? Or a position?” Commander Wood asked.
Ethan Smith thought for a moment and said, “If you really want to reward me, can you give me herbs? Preferably ones with a medicinal effect over a thousand years.”
Hearing this, Commander Wood’s face suddenly fell.
He stroked his chin and said, “We don’t have many herbs in the battle zone, but I can help you inquire about it.”
Ethan Smith nodded and said, “Commander Wood, you have a wide network of connections. Being able to help me find out is enough.”
“Alright, no problem!” Commander Wood nodded.
“By the way, today is the day we face off against the Capital City Battle Zone. Whether we can win or not, we must give Commander Burke enough face, understand?” Commander Wood reminded.
“Alright.” Ethan Smith agreed.
Then, Ethan Smith walked towards the training field.
The Dragon Tiger Team members who saw Ethan Smith immediately yelled,
“Greetings, Instructor Smith!”
Ethan Smith waved his hand and looked at everyone, saying, “I have only one requirement for the Dragon Tiger Team: to win, not to lose!”
“No matter who the opponent is, or what background they come from, we must try our best to defeat them—understand?”
“Yes!” The Dragon Tiger Team members roared in unison.
Ethan Smith nodded in satisfaction when Zane Avery suddenly pulled him aside.
“Ethan, Commander Wood must have told you that today we can only lose, not win,” Zane Avery frowned.
Ethan Smith glanced at Zane Avery and said, “My memory isn’t very good, I forgot about that.”
“Ethan, Commander Wood, he… ”
“Enough, I’ll take responsibility for any consequences alone.” Ethan Smith interrupted Zane Avery’s words and patted him on the shoulder.
Seeing this, Zane Avery said no more.
However, he wasn’t too worried either.
That’s because the person leading the team in the Capital City Battle Zone was Ignacio Burke’s disciple.
It was said that Ignacio Burke had personally trained twenty-four disciples, who now serve in various battle zones.
This time, the disciple leading the team was Ignacio Burke’s latest beloved student.
A disciple trained by Ignacio Burke himself would undoubtedly be strong.
In Zane Avery’s view, Ethan Smith might not necessarily win.
As time passed by the minute and second, Ignacio Burke soon arrived at the scene personally.
As always, he sat in the same position as yesterday, with his eyes closed slightly.
Accompanied by Ignacio Burke’s arrival, the final duel began.
The host stood on the stage and shouted, “Now is the final round of our annual competition! Chuzzle Battle Zone against Capital City Battle Zone! Please welcome both team members!”After a loud shout, both sides arrived at the center of the training ground amidst the majestic music.
Ethan Smith stood up and stared intently at the members of both teams.
The gap between the abilities of the members of both teams was not significant; in fact, Dragon Tiger Team seemed to be slightly stronger.
“The finals officially begin!” The host exclaimed.
After the shout, both sides started their close-quarter combat!
The constant clanging noises, like the sound of metal collisions, filled the air.
Both teams possessed extraordinary combat power, and their exciting fights instantly attracted countless eyes!
Even Ignacio Burke opened his eyes to watch the scene.
“Boom!”
With a loud noise, someone was knocked off the training ground!
For a time, neither side could overcome the other, and the situation seemed evenly matched!
This surprised everyone, as Capital City Battle Zone had always been in a league of its own in the past!
When facing opponents, Capital City Battle Zone usually dominated!
“What on earth has Chuzzle Battle Zone gone through?”
“Damn, Chuzzle Battle Zone this year is not at all weaker than Capital City Battle Zone!”
“It’s incredible. Capital City Battle Zone is using the training plan left by Commander Burke!”
Everyone was fixated on the scene, afraid to miss any details!
Whenever a member fell, there was a burst of cheers!
Half an hour later, thirteen members of the Capital City Battle Zone had fallen, while only eight had fallen in Chuzzle Battle Zone!
Commander Wood was extremely anxious, clenching his fists, and said with some anger, “This Ethan Smith dares to defy my orders!”
The number of members on the field dwindled, ultimately leading to a three-on-one situation.
Chuzzle Battle Zone, already having a slight advantage, was in a more stable winning position at this moment.
“Puff!”
However, at this moment, an accident occurred!
The three remaining members of the Dragon Tiger Team were unexpectedly knocked down by a single punch, unable to get up!
Against all odds, the three-on-one match was lost!
Capital City Battle Zone, with a very slight advantage, won against Chuzzle Battle Zone!
Commander Wood leaned back with his hands behind his back and said casually, “Fortunately, I was prepared.”
He knew that Ethan Smith might not follow his orders, so he reminded the team members in advance.
These members didn’t want to go against Ethan Smith’s intentions, but they also dared not disobey Commander Wood’s orders.
So, they chose to lose in a less embarrassing manner.
But how could any of this escape Ethan Smith’s eyes?
He couldn’t help but frown slightly, feeling somewhat displeased.
“Now I announce that Capital City Battle Zone has won! Next up will be the showdown between both team leaders!” The host exclaimed.
On the stage, Ignacio Burke frowned slightly.
There was a young man beside him.
This young man was Ignacio Burke’s latest disciple and the team leader of the Capital City Battle Zone’s participating team, Micah Ortiz.
Micah Ortiz bowed slightly to Ignacio Burke, saying, “Commander Burke, we won.”
Ignacio Burke, however, glanced at Micah Ortiz and coldly said, “They let us win.”
Micah Ortiz was stunned and said somewhat unwillingly, “How could that be!
Commander Burke, why would they be so kind as to purposely lose?”
Ignacio Burke stared at the stage and said coldly, “If one-on-one couldn’t even win, let alone three-on-one?”
“That…that’s because they were too exhausted, and our strategy was better!”
Micah Ortiz said, still unconvinced.
Ignacio Burke’s icy gaze fell upon Micah Ortiz.
He spoke coldly, “You lost, and you’re not as good as Ethan Smith. Accept it!”
Although Micah Ortiz was somewhat unconvinced, he dared not retort and could only bow and say, “I understand, Commander Burke.”
Ignacio Burke looked at Micah Ortiz and said, “In the second half, return the favor..”