Xiao Qiong and others rushed over and saw that Eric had already fallen behind.

The man he was fighting had a python whip card, which was very flexible and completely suppressed Harman. In addition, he and the God Card had a tacit understanding, so Eric was no match at all and was beaten back step by step.

However, Xiao Qiong frowned as he watched.

He could see that this man was actually much stronger than Eric, but he could obviously deal with Eric quickly, but he was hanging on to him so slowly. It didn't seem like a competition, but more like a joke.

According to the rules of Denim City, other people are not allowed to participate in this kind of fight unless the winner is determined or one side admits defeat.

So although Xiao Qiong saw it, he could only watch from the side.

Outsiders who don't know the ins and outs of the situation might think that the two of them were fighting back and forth, and were evenly matched.

Eric, who was in the game, complained bitterly.

In fact, he already felt a little strange. Every time he felt that he had a chance to turn the tables, he would be beaten even worse by the opponent in the next second. He didn't care, but he felt very distressed when Harman was dizzy and turned around by the whip.

At this moment, he saw Xiao Qiong standing on the sidelines, and his eyes lit up immediately.

Xiao Qiong opened his mouth.

Eric immediately recognized his lip shape - "Give up".

He immediately raised his hand: "I lost! I surrender! I won't fight anymore!!"

The residents of Denim City who were watching with great interest around him: "Tsk~"

Eric didn't care what others thought of him, and was ready to recall Harman so that he could withdraw from the battle.

But at this moment, something unexpected happened.

The auxiliary card in the man's hand turned into a thorn and rushed directly towards Eric.

Thorns are a special auxiliary card that will cause a special wound and inject toxins that prevent blood clotting into the wound. Although basic treatment cards can treat wounds, they are useless against this toxin. The injured person needs to rest for a long time to recover.

Xiao Qiong's face suddenly sank, and the auxiliary card in his hand turned into a long steel rope to knock down the thorn.

But someone was faster than him.

A huge shield fell from the sky and blocked Eric.

The thorns hit the shield, making a crisp sound, and then turned into a card and fell to the ground.

Eric was still in shock, and subconsciously looked at the man who made the move.

He was very tall, estimated to be over 1.9 meters tall. At a time when suspended vehicles were popular, he was riding a horse, and holding a big sword in his other hand, very much like a legendary knight.

Gu Xingmian was relieved to see him rescue Eric, and then he found that after the man appeared, Clement seemed to become much more reserved.

He wondered, and was about to ask him if he was this man.

Then he heard the two guards happily say to the man: "Captain Alfonso!"

Gu Xingmian immediately understood.

It turned out that he was the captain of the Denim City Guard, and Alicia's father.

Alfonso got off his horse, walked to the shield, picked up the card, handed it to the man who was fighting Eric, and said gently: "Young man, you can fight, but you can't hurt people."

The man smiled reluctantly: "You misunderstood, it's just that I didn't have time to react just now."

Alfonso saw clearly that the thorns stabbed Eric with great force and went straight to Eric's vitals. The words "didn't have time to react" could only deceive the residents of Denim City who were watching.

However, without evidence, he did not expose it, and only showed a look that they knew each other well.

The man's face changed slightly, and he looked at Xiao Qiong on the sidelines with a cold expression before turning around and leaving.

Seeing that there was no more show to watch, the residents around also left in a noisy manner.

Eric thanked Alfonso, then came to Xiao Qiong with his head down and carried Harman sadly: "Boss."

Xiao Qiong comforted him: "It's not your fault just now. That man is stronger than you, and he is also vicious and cruel. If you continue to fight with him, you will get hurt sooner or later... But how did you get involved with such a person?"

Eric immediately looked at him with a strange look.

Xiao Qiong frowned: "What's wrong?"

Eric: "Boss, don't you recognize him?"

Xiao Qiong: "?"

Eric: "You really don't remember? He is Julian! The senior card master you defeated when you first entered school!"

Xiao Qiong finally found some information from the corners of his memory: "I said he looked a little familiar."

Eric sighed: "I finally understand, he has a reason to hate you so much..."

He is really a complete wronged person, this beating is purely for others.

Xiao Qiong said puzzledly: "If he hates me, he will come to me, why does he bully you?"

Eric choked.

Although what he said was true, the word "bullying" still made him angry. If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't beat the boss...

He quickly shook off this rebellious thought and said, "Boss, don't you even check the communicator?"

Xiao Qiong took out the communicator and saw that Eric and the others had sent him a message.

Just after he and Gu Xingmian left the academy, Teacher Wright announced a new message that the school selection would expand the scope of selection, and any student who had a God Card could participate.

Xiao Qiong put away the communicator and said lightly, "Is that why he picked a fight with you?"

Eric: "?"

Eric: "No, boss, aren't you excited?"

This is a school selection!

When he first heard the news, he was so excited that he almost jumped to the sky. Even Fu Fenglin, who was always a reserved person, was overjoyed and went home to tell him the good news.

How could the boss be so calm? ! !

But Xiao Qiong also understood what he meant.

In Mosca Academy, the school is divided into lower grades and higher grades based on the card drawing day. The lower grades have a two-year study period, and the higher grades have a four-year study period.

However, there are differences between seniors. For example, students who have not been in the card drawing day for a year are called quasi-senior students. At this time, they have just drawn the God Card, and their spirit body does not fit it. This is like an ordinary person without any force getting a magic weapon. It looks intimidating, but he can't use it.

It's like Eric and Julian fighting just now. Eric and Harman may not be worse than Julian and his cards, but he just can't beat Julian.

Therefore, in previous years, the school selection defaulted to only selecting from seniors, and did not consider this group of quasi-senior students.

And this year, the rules were suddenly changed, and it happened to be stuck at the end of Xiao Qiong's first exam. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell who the change was for.

Eric added: "I heard that the senior management of the academy was against it at first, but after Principal Baker came to watch our exams, they decided against all odds." After

he finished speaking, he and Xiao Qiong looked at Gu Xingmian at the same time.

Gu Xingmian: "?"

Xiao Qiong was helpless. He probably didn't know how strong he was yet!

On the other side, after Alfonso solved the problem, he knew that they were from Mosca Academy, and his attitude suddenly became much closer: "So they are my juniors."

Alfonso was also from Mosca Academy. After graduation, he did not join the army, but stayed in Denning City.

After chatting for a few more sentences, he found out that Gu Xingmian and Clement were invited by his daughter to attend the birthday party. His eyes suddenly became sharp, and his momentum became oppressive.

Clement's back straightened up.

Although he tried very hard not to stutter, the sweat oozing from his temples was enough to show the pressure he was under at the moment.

Fortunately, they arrived at Alfonso's house soon.

Alicia knew that her father was coming back, so she came to the door early to wait.

She was dressed very beautifully today, with slightly curled light blond hair, a small diamond crown on her head, and a rose pink long dress, standing tall and graceful.

Alicia lost her mother when she was young and depended on her father for everything, but Alfonso was busy with work, and this time he pushed aside all things and finally rushed back.

Alicia threw herself into her father's arms, and Alfonso's cold expression softened. After talking to his daughter for a while, he looked at Clement and the others coldly: "What do you look like standing at the door? Come in." As

soon as he finished speaking, Gu Xingmian and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

Alfonso entered the house, greeted the guests, and went upstairs to change clothes.

After he left, Alicia asked them curiously: "Why did you come in with my father?"

Clement saw her today and began to speak incoherently again.

Gu Xingmian could only take over the conversation and tell them what had just happened.

Alicia laughed, "Dad always misses his school life and always tells me about his past in the academy. Don't think he is serious, he is actually very happy that you are here!"

Claremont looked a little sad.

Not only was he not from Mosca Academy, he was not even a card master.

愛麗西亞注意到了他的神情，又溫柔道：“不過不是馭卡師也沒什麽，我也不是馭卡師，做自己擅長的工作也很棒啊！”

克萊蒙特臉上陰霾散去，露出緋色：“愛、愛麗西亞小姐說得對。”

愛麗西亞笑起來，露出頰邊漂亮的小梨渦：“馬上就要切蛋糕了，我先過去準備了，大家一會見。”

等她離開後，顧星眠嘆息一聲：“我忽然有些理解阿方索大叔了……”

克萊蒙特：“？”

顧星眠：“要是我有愛麗西亞小姐這樣的女兒，誰家的豬想來拱我的白菜，別說只是态度冷淡了，我恨不得揍死他！”

克萊蒙特：“？？？”

兄弟！你到底是哪邊的？？