Chapter 30: One update + 10,000 nutrient solution. Players who update more may become big devils...
You can't escape by running.
No one can outrun a player who is only interested in completing quests.
The juices taken out from the backpack and neatly arranged in a row on the tennis court subtly exuded an evil aura that kept away from living people.
The people of Rikkai looked at them in silence.
Although he seemed to have a vague idea in his mind, it seemed to be erased by an irresistible force.
Marui Bunta took a deep breath. "Although, but, Kei, you took out these disgusting, uh..."
He tried to phrase the question tactfully, "What is the purpose of these wonderful things...?"
Isn't this a question you ask even though you already know the answer?
The player stared at the NPC with his wise dead fish eyes, and poked the butt of the nearest kelp-headed... well, hedgehog-headed NPC.
Kirihara Akaya, who was pierced by a tennis racket and screamed, "QAQ!!"
Kirihara Akaya cried: "Wow... Kei, why are you bullying me again..."
Liu narrowed his eyes, judging by the number of neatly arranged Keiju, and then looked at the distribution of the members of the Hyotei Tennis Club.
Liu pulled out his notebook and wrote rapidly, "Based on the number, there's an 87.9% chance that it was given to a Hyotei member."
Ice Emperor: “…”
He slowly and deeply scanned the pile of dark green, even fluorescent, turbid liquid again.
Even Hou Chotaro, who had the biggest heart, tried to struggle a bit: "Um... we can refuse, right? We can refuse, right?"
He didn't say a word, but at this moment, all the members of Hyotei had the same idea in their heads.
"Are you kidding me? Drinking this stuff is definitely going to kill you, right?!"
Xiangri Yueren did a double jump and a forward roll, and landed on the ground as lightly as a cat. He ignored the pile of unknown liquid on the ground without even looking at it and went straight to the point.
Jumping towards the mushroom head that was circled by Rikkai University, Mukai Taketo raised his eyebrows while jumping around.
"Hey, kid, you haven't even officially competed with me in the jump we agreed on yet, so don't cheat."
'Jump?'
A common doubt emerged in the minds of the people of Rikkai, but what attracted their attention even more now was...
Well, this is a wonderful way of moving, using jumping instead of normal walking,
It's hard to understand, but... is this the so-called Kei successor phenomenon...
Mukai Taketo failed to understand the turmoil in the hearts of the Rikkai people and continued to show off his superb jumping skills while trying to attract the attention of Dead Fish Eyes.
He is trying to create a medical miracle that will allow the mute to speak.
"How about it? Are you impressed by my superb jumping skills now?"
No one knows what Yagi Kei is thinking.
But watching Mukaito gradually evolve into Red Spring,
The picture is really beautiful.
Even a bit eye-catching.
Even the patient Oshitari silently pushed his glasses down. For the sake of his partner, he slowly said, "Gakuto, come back first. Everything will be decided by Atobe."
The King of Hyotei, Atobe Keigo, whose presence was as strong as ever, chuckled softly, "Haha, it seems our people are getting a little impatient too."
Sanada glanced at Yagi Kei who had been silent the whole time, and although he didn't show it on his face,
But you took out so much juice...
Sanada, who had guessed the players' thoughts to some extent, said solemnly, "The same is true for us."
Atobe Keigo snapped his fingers in satisfaction, and all 200 members of the Hyotei Tennis Club immediately looked towards him.
Rose petals floated in the air from somewhere, accompanied by the majestic orchestral music and the background music!
Atobe Keigo raised his arm and swung his Hyotei school uniform jacket.
"—Prepare to be enchanted by my magnificent beauty!"
“…”
“………”
“…So pretentious.”
I don't know who said this.
Yagyu Hiroshi didn't say anything, but just slowly pushed his glasses down.
Marui Fumita whispered: "I didn't feel anything when Akagi said that on the phone before, but now that I see it, it really is true..."
Jack Sangyuan was worried: "Bunta...shouldn't you lower your voice a little? I feel like they're all looking over here..."
Atobe Keigo, who heard it clearly: "..."
His expression remained unchanged, and he was about to speak again when suddenly another shout of killing came out -!
"Ahahahahaha, that's right, it's really funny, hahahaha--"
Rikkai University: “…”
Ice Emperor: “…”
Everyone looked silently at the audience who suddenly burst into laughter in the midst of silence.
The man who was laughing rolled over and landed on the ground.
Silence is the Ice Emperor today.
Akutagawa Jiro slowly got up and rubbed his glasses, mumbling, "...Hey, how did I fall asleep here? This is so strange, but I thought I heard Marui-kun's voice just now... Hmm."
Atobe Keigo: “…”
Oshitari Yuushi coughed and said, "Hey, Jiro, you've been pestering Atobe to have a practice match with Rikkai University. Now's your chance, come down quickly."
“!!”
Jirou Akutagawa: "——!!!"
With one stride, he jumped down from the two or three meter high auditorium. Akutagawa Jiro, his eyes gleaming, couldn't wait to approach:
"——It's really Marui-kun! And Rikkai University!"
"Thank you so much, Atobe. Can I finally fight Marui-kun again? I've been looking forward to such an opportunity since the rookie tournament!"
"Marui-kun—please, please let me experience your genius tennis skills again!!"
Marui was forced to step back repeatedly by the rapid enthusiasm, "No, that... well,"
As Jiro Akutagawa was talking, he glanced at the drinks neatly piled on the ground.
"Eh? Who prepared this? I'm really thirsty right now, so I won't hesitate!"
He spoke very fast and moved even faster.
Just as the people from Rikkai University and Hyotei were about to reach out to stop him, Jiro Akutagawa quickly took out a cup and poured it into his mouth.
"Wow, what a magical taste! This is my first time drinking it... Ugh... Ugh..."
“Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! Ugh!!!!”
Both sides witnessed the sole victim, Jiro Akutagawa, with a ferocious look on his face, strangling his neck and twitching all over, and finally slowly collapsed without any strength.
When he fell, his fingers were still writing on the ground, "Marui-kun, please compete with me..."
“…”
“…………”
Hyotei went completely crazy:
"Hahahaha, even if we capture Cilang in this way, we will not surrender!"
"Give up, you guys from Rikkai University! I will never drink something that deadly!!"
"Isn't it just Rikkai University?! Even if it's God, I'll beat you up!!"
"I'll definitely become number one at the Budokan just to avoid drinking this stuff!!"
In fact, Rikkai University was not the culprit but passively became the mastermind behind the incident: "..."
"Although, does what you said later really have anything to do with the practice match?"
Yuushi Oshizuka endured it and ultimately didn't complain.
I don't know why everyone at Hyotei seemed to agree in an instant that if they lost, they had to drink the strange drink that the mushroom-headed guy from Rikkai University pulled out from nowhere.
But at the moment, it seems that the members of the Hyotei Tennis Club are in high spirits.
It also seems to achieve the motivational effect from a strange angle.
Oshitari Yuushi and Atobe Keigo exchanged a glance.
If we let it go...it seems like it might be a good idea.
A wonderful misunderstanding.
"Haha, in that case—" Atobe Keigo's domineering aura was fully revealed, he tapped his brow with his hand and stared straight ahead.
"Then let's have a magnificent showdown!"
NPCs are noisy,
Players, on the other hand, don't have such worldly desires.
After all...this cutscene CG is a bit too long!!
Players are still rushing to complete tasks!
Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up!
The only reward was an NPC popping out and drinking the juice, successfully increasing the spread of the juice to (1/200).
Similarly, with the confirmation of the practice matches between Rikkai University and Hyotei University, the emergency missions have also changed.
[Emergency Mission: Friendly Competition with Hyotei Members (0/193)
The NPCs in Netlu Valley (Hyoei) are very curious about your strength. To maintain your impression, try to deepen your friendship with them through friendly sparring!
1V193?
interesting.
The bored players finally became interested.
On the other side, Rikkai University,
Everyone is implementing the most simple old method of deploying troops.
Liu: "...As usual, the battle order will be determined by drawing lots."
Marui: "Yeah, I'm ready, whether it's doubles or singles~"
Sanada: "——Don't let up!"
Niou: "Hey, hey~ Don't be so serious at a time like this~"
Although they said so, at first glance, no one looked relaxed.
The water was heavy, as if the cat at home was about to turn into a violent beagle and start making a big fuss.
Liu handed over the folded note, but everyone remained motionless, waiting.
While the NPC was holding his breath, the player casually clicked the six-sided dice.
The black and gold-lined six-sided dice spun rapidly in front of the player's eyes, and with a 'ding' sound!
[Congratulations! The position you drew this time is——]
【Byes! 】
Player: “…”
Rikkai University: “…”
Rikkai University: “!!!”
Jack Kuwahara picked up Marui Bunta and spun him around in circles, "Ahahahaha, that's great, that's great, that's simply great!!"
Marui was moved to tears and raised his fist to the sky: "Captain Yukimura - you don't have to worry about our Rikkai University doubles team embarrassing you anymore!!"
Kirihara Akaya raised his hand and swore, "Don't worry, Kei, I will definitely fight you hard! Just sit here quietly, right, right, what? Am I laughing?"
Kirihara Akaya shook his head like a rattle: "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! How could I possibly laugh at such a sad thing as giving you a bye?"
He explained with extreme emphasis, "I'm just... I'm so sad I can't help myself so I can't tell the difference between laughing and crying!!"
For a moment, everyone raised the corners of their mouths in great sadness.
Looking at Rikkai University, which was bustling with activity and even had a festive atmosphere like the New Year,
The Ice Emperor, who was meticulously arranging his troops, said: "..."
Oshitari Yuushi said slowly: "Are they... crazy?"
Mukai Taketo: "...I don't know."
Shishido Ryo snorted coldly: "It's just an assignment and you're so happy..."
Suddenly, someone in the group thought of something and looked at each other:
"Could it be that this is the reason why Rikkai University, the overlord of Kanto, always wins!!"
"During the pre-match meeting, you put unparalleled pressure on your opponent by exaggerating the cheerful atmosphere and smiles, so that you naturally crush them psychologically and aura-wise!?"
“…”
“…………”
"It sounds ridiculous, but since it's Rikkai University..."
“…It seems to make some sense.”
"Then we'll come too?"
"...Alright!"
After Atobe Keigo and Hyotei's supervisor Sakaki Taro finished discussing the roster for this practice match, he turned back—
“Ahahahahaha!!”
“Ahahahahahahahahahaha!!”
"It's just a laugh, nothing more than that, hahahaha!!!"
On the left is Rikkai University, which can no longer suppress its joyful and relaxed atmosphere.
On the right is the Ice Emperor who is laughing wildly and even more devilishly as he laughs.
Atobe Keigo's eyelids began to twitch again.
Such an unassuming laugh...
So...it only took a moment to turn around.
——What on earth just happened again!? ! !
The exaggerated laughter did not stop until the players listed on the rosters of the two schools came on the court and shook hands.
Two hundred members of the Hyotei Club surrounded the tennis court in three layers, making it impossible to get in or out.
The sounds outside were also blocked, making it almost impossible for people inside to hear clearly.
"shake hands!"
“——Please give me your guidance!!”
With a very imposing voice, Hyotei also showed great sincerity towards Rikkai University and did not underestimate the enemy.
Doubles: Ryo Shishido and Chotaro Ho.
Doubles Ichinoshi Yuushi and Mukai Taketo,
The third singles player is Takahiro Kachi.
The second singles player barely woke up... but it seemed that his memory was completely blacked out. Akutagawa Jiro was eager to fight against his idol.
The final singles match is none other than the KING of Hyotei Academy, Atobe Keigo himself!
Let's look at Rikkai University.
The second doubles team is Jack Kuwahara and Niou Masaharu.
The doubles team is Yanagi Renji and Marui Bunta,
The third singles player is Yagyu Hiroshi,
The second singles player is Kirihara Akaya,
The final singles match is between Genichirō Sanada, known as the 'Emperor' of the junior high school tennis club!
Unable to successfully fight with his idol, Akutagawa Jiro turned around and slowly fell down, about to fall asleep.
Mukai Taketo took another look at Rikkai University's roster.
"Tsk, that brat isn't on the list."
Hearing this, Oshitari Yuushi also glanced at it.
Judging from the concern and nervousness expressed by the Rikkai University team members, it is inevitable to infer that although they are first-year juniors, their status in the club should be quite high.
But even so, the battle didn't go smoothly...
Could it be a mascot or something like that?
The thought raced through my mind, but I didn't say it out loud.
Oshitari raised his head, put on a skillful smile, and was about to say something polite.
When he looked up, he saw a group of people from Rikkai University quickly returning to their half of the court. Their steps were so fast that it seemed as if something was chasing them, and they were afraid of taking a slow step.
Then take another look.
On the coaching chair at Rikkai University—sat there, surprisingly, a mushroom-shaped figure! !
...Isn't it the coach instead of the players?
But no matter what, for a first-year junior to be so arrogant is too...
Not only Oshitari, but also the members of Hyotei who saw this scene were somewhat puzzled.
For everyone at Rikkai at this moment,
"——Let me make it clear first, once you're in the coach's chair, you won't be able to run around anymore, okay, Kei?"
Marui Bunta tried to bribe Jibaimao with bubble gum, "If you're quiet for one round, I'll give you one. If you're quiet for two rounds, I'll give you two. If you're quiet for three rounds, I'll..."
Sanada couldn't stand it and pulled his hat: "This is so unbecoming!"
Niou grinned, "So, Sanada, do you want to see that Yagi guy appear in every corner of the court when we go up to play?"
Sanada couldn't help but imagine the scene.
Genichiro Sanada: "..."
He fell silent.
Kirihara Akaya rummaged through his backpack and pulled out the game console, reluctantly but reluctantly parting with it:
"Kyu... this is truly my last game console, so you have to treat it gently, well, and gently!!"
Kirihara Akaya: "QAQ wuwuwuwuwu, it's really expensive!"
Mushroom Head seems to be in a daze, but he is actually going through the plot and navigating the next mission target.
And pick up all the items from the NPCs! !
I saw Kei Yagi accepting everyone's bribes (offerings) one by one, although he did not give a direct affirmative answer.
But the mouth is soft when eating the person who gave the favor, and the hand is short when receiving the favor...
Youngster, you should be quieter this time and not cause trouble on the tennis court, right?
……should?
With the worry about the unknown future and the strong desire to end the game,
Heavy Doubles 2: Jack Kuwahara and Niou Masaharu teamed up, picked up their rackets and stepped onto the court.
——It is up to them to restore Rikkai University’s reputation!
"Hyotei vs. Rikkai University - Tag Team Two: Jack and Niou vs. Shishido and Feng!"
"——Game Start!"
The Rikkai public was distracted by watching the game on the field, while also distracted by watching the younger generation sitting in the coach's chair.
"Game, 1:0!"
Yeah, Jack and Nioh won the first game, and the younger one didn't move around either, very good, very good.
"Game, 4:1!"
Although the opponent won a game, Jack and Nioh are still not at a disadvantage. There is no need to worry here. Let's look at Yagi Kei——
Very good, sitting motionless in the coach's chair and still breathing, it seems the bribe worked!
The tense hearts of the people in Rikkai finally relaxed.
"Game Jack Niou vs Shishido Feng - 6:1 win!"
Jack Kuwahara and Niou finished shaking hands with each other at the net and came down with tennis rackets.
I am glad to find that the cat that has been destroying the house has finally settled down in its nest.
A huge sense of happiness filled everyone's body, and a faint smile spread across their cheeks.
"I haven't moved..."
"Yeah, it didn't move!"
Shishido Ryo and Houchotaro were defeated, even miserably, and both of them looked unhappy.
Shishido stood in front of the coach's chair, his racket tightly gripped. He could catch a glimpse of the scene at Rikkai University from the corner of his eye.
In the extreme silence, you can hear the sound of conversation coming from the direction where there are rustling sounds.
Natural, warm, and even filled with a relaxed atmosphere,
The faint smile seemed so dazzling at this moment, as if... as if she had never taken him seriously.
Is this the overlord of Kanto, Rikkai University?
“—Shishido-senpai!!”
Hou Changtaro's call brought back the somewhat paranoid Shishido Ryo's thoughts. He paused, bowed his head and admitted his mistake:
"I am defeated, please punish me."
Hyotei's supervisor, Taro Sakaki, and Keigo Atobe, remained silent, looking past him, who was looking down, and towards the court.
Now the doubles match between the two schools is underway.
"Ohhhh!! Marui-kun, show everyone your genius ball skills!!"
Holding onto the net, Jilang's fan waved his arms and cheered loudly.
“…Hey Jiro, which side are you from…” Hyotei was too tired to complain.
"Sorry, sorry, there are always these troublesome people in the department. I'm sorry if I caused you any trouble..."
Oshitari laughed like a good guy and came to the rescue.
Mukai Taketo snorted while holding his racket.
Marui Bunta was caught off guard by Jiro's cheers and burst his bubble gum on the spot. He sighed and said, "Well, it's okay."
He smelled a kindred spirit from Oshitari and smiled, "After all, there are almost two such troublesome guys in our tennis club."
Oshitari narrowed his eyes slightly.
Two...huh?
Liu had already shaken hands and said simply, "Let's get started."
"Please advise me."
"Please give me some advice."
"Hyotei vs. Rikkai University - Doubles vs. Yanagi and Marui vs. Oshitari and Hibiki!"
"——Game Start!"
The well-behaved version of Chicken Breaking Cat in the first round successfully made everyone let down their guard a little, but of course not completely.
After all, no one can tell whether Jibai Cat will suddenly go into a nervous breakdown.
However, as the game progressed, everyone's attention was involuntarily drawn to the exciting confrontation on the court, and for a moment, their vigilance relaxed a lot.
Occasionally, Niou and Kirihara would remember to look back, but after looking more often, they gradually became relieved.
After finally passing the system-forced cutscene, the player, who had been frustrated for a long time and had been unsealed, disappeared on the spot with a "whoosh"!
Jiejiejiejie,
The NPC of Netlu Valley (Ice Emperor), players are here!
One of the Hyotei members surrounded the huge tennis court with three layers of people inside and outside,
Called Hyotei member 001, he is trying hard to watch the wonderful performance of his team's starting lineup from the cracks.
But suddenly I was poked.
He was impatient and ignored it, but was poked again.
Hyotei member 001 turned around and complained, "...What? Don't bother me while I'm watching—"
He paused.
Because the person standing in front of him... was the coach Taro Sakaki who was sitting peacefully in the coach's chair just now!
But Director Sakaki should be the one, so the one who appeared before him now...
Uh, it seems to be Director Sakaki as well.
A bit short,
Shorter than him.
Is Director Sakaki that short?
It seems that he is indeed that short...
Member 001 felt like his brain was being twisted and distorted into strange shapes. Although it felt like something was wrong, but when he actually took a look at it...
It seems like there's nothing wrong.
After all… after all, the Coach Sakaki in the coaching chair, the Coach Sakaki in front of him—was wearing a suit jacket!!
Confirmed! This is real supervision!
Member 001 immediately said respectfully, "Coach Sakaki, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Supervisor Sakaki (player version) glanced at the Hyotei members standing in three layers, and spoke quickly and concisely.
Player: "Come."
Member 001 followed obediently with his tail up like a puppy.
Two minutes later, member 002 also followed obediently with his tail up like a puppy.
Two minutes later, member 003...
As the fight went on, member 101 noticed that there seemed to be fewer and fewer people around him. He felt a little strange and pulled his companions around him.
"Hey, have you noticed that more than half of the people seem to be missing?"
The member 110 who was being held back was so focused on the match point situation that he could not focus at all and just casually said,
"Let's all go to the bathroom. Don't worry about it. Now is the exciting part!"
Member 101: “…”
Nearly a hundred people went to the bathroom at the same time...
Well, it’s a big deal.
"Game Yanagi Marui vs. Oshitari Mukai - 6:1 win!"
Jirou Akutagawa: "Ahhhh Marui! Marui!! Marui!!!"
Marui Bunta reluctantly shook hands with the Hyotei players on the other side of the net, "Thank you very much, Hyotei is quite strong too."
Oshitari Yuushi smiled bitterly, "Well, I should be the one to say this, anyway, thank you for your advice."
Mukai Taketo followed Oshitari Yuushi back to the Hyotei coaching booth with a bad look on his face. After the two of them left the court, the pressure on him became even greater.
If it was just one team, it would be fine, but even Hyotei's golden doubles team couldn't even make a single wave...
Supervisor Sakaki covered his chin with his hand and said nothing.
Atobe Keigo crossed his arms, fingers pressed against his brow, "Go, Karachi."
Takahiro Kachi: "USU."
The third singles player is Takahiro Kabashi of Hyotei.
The one who will be competing on the Rikkai University side is the 'gentleman', Yagyu Hiroshi——
But before that,
"...So, no one saw it??!!!"
"——You mean to just disappear like that?!!"
Marui Fumita, who won the game but lost the game, was on the verge of collapse. He struggled hard, "Just a little bit, even a hint?"
Niou Masaharu/Kirhara Akaya: Cold sweat pouring down.
"The final time... should be when the score between Bunta and Yanagi was 3:1, and Yagi was still sitting here at that time."
Jack Sangyuan tried hard to recall, but he couldn't think of anything more.
"——That's three full rounds!!"
Marui Fumita bit the cake hard to replenish his energy, mumbling, "Go ahead and yell, if you don't tell me, it's over..."
"Calm down, calm down..." Jack Kuwahara comforted his partner, "Why don't you try to think positively?"
Everyone stared at him in unison: "What good can you think of now?"
Jack Sangyuan scanned his surroundings as quickly as possible and suddenly discovered a blind spot.
He hesitated for a moment, then spoke slowly, "Uh... for example: Are Hyotei's members missing too?"
The other people from Rikkai University realized it later and looked around.
The huge crowd of more than one hundred or two hundred people who could have filled the entire Hyotei tennis court,
All of a sudden, there were only two or three kittens left.
Looking at the remaining Hyotei members who kept reporting from the Hyotei coach's chair and then ran away,
Subtle, everyone had a bad feeling in their hearts.
"That's... impossible, right?"
The practice match hadn't ended yet, and even though the Rikkai public was worried about their juniors wandering off somewhere, they had to suppress their anxiety and bad premonitions and continue.
Yagyu Hiroshi, who plays singles three, comes on stage.
With a look from Sanada, who was in charge of the team, Marui Kuwahara and Niou Ryu, who had already finished the game, automatically dispersed to look for them.
Kirihara Akaya also wanted to follow, but was stopped in his tracks by Sanada's words.
He could only watch worriedly as his senior's back disappeared into the empty gate of the Ice Emperor.
"Kyu...Kyu, where have you been?"
Players are having a lot of fun.
What a great NPC!
I originally thought it would take quite a while, and I might even have to clear out the food in my backpack before I could complete the mission.
But once I pick up the tennis racket and enter the battle mode,
——It’s like one shot for each kid!
Looking at the rapidly growing number of quest participants, the players finally felt relieved.
Brush faster, brush faster,
Players even learned how to use both hands to work together, reducing the NPC's health bar just like in Candy Crush Saga, two in a pair, three in a group, and "snap" it off!
It's like a max-level boss returning to the novice village.
What vernier caliper! What second-stage health lock!
No, no, nothing at all!
The feeling of pleasure is MAX at that moment!
The players played in a relaxed and happy way, grabbing the NPCs and knocking them down in a pile like cutting leeks.
But the Hyotei members who faced the players directly...felt like they were falling into the abyss.
Wrong... They are all wrong...
I thought this guy was just Rikkai's mascot,
Put aside, to be looked at or entertained...
But now... all the impressions, all the thoughts,
Everything, everything, everything—all completely overturned!!
This guy is not a mascot at all.
It's simply an endless abyss!!
——He is the Demon King of Rikkai!!
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