The Legacy System

"Are you doubting me!?"

Each and every one of those words seemed like a threat in and of its own. It was clear that the overseer was directly targeting Eric.

Eric wasn't really surprised by this, because while it looked like this guy was here for that Master Heartless the reality was actually the exact opposite.

This guy was just a rabid dog that the owner had sent in order to bite and make trouble for him, but this was also a great opportunity for him to find out who was the owner of the dog.

For that reason, Eric didn't seem willing to step back, as he said in a stalwart and staunch voice,

"As a matter of fact, I am doubting you, overseer! From the moment you appeared, you have tried to set me up against this Mountain fool, with unclear intentions.

If it weren't for that great Master Heartless by your side I would think that this is the will of the organizers, trying to act against me and my partner, Young Miss Long!"

The overseer's face went completely dark and gloomy as he wanted to teach Eric a good lesson for running his mouth, but unfortunately, the place was too crowded.

He couldn't afford to lose face for the Arena, as he could only try to reason with him. Of course, all this was under the condition that Eric knew nothing of the real reason for his actions.

Even though he had been ready to explode a moment ago, he could calm down and relax, just because Eric made it clear that he didn't doubt on anyone else.

His Master had warned him strictly, that the most important part of this job was to make sure that no one was able to connect this issue to him.

"If you are so against it, then we can just forget about it! I am sure that people won't call you a coward, or loser behind your back from now on!

Did you hear everybody, no one is allowed to leak this story, and call him names behind his back! After all, he is just abiding by our Arena's rules!"

It was clear that this overseer guy was trying to rile up Eric and force him to ask for a duel himself. Intentionally poking a man's sorest spot, his pride, and his face.

"Who said that I didn't accept the duel!?"

While Eric wasn't that stupid as to fall for that trick, the truth was that his intentions aligned with the purpose, and he could act like he was riled up.

Apparently, even the overseer hadn't expected something like this, as he could only look at Eric with surprise, startle, and shock, as he then said,

"Didn't you just start stating my Arena's rules, and even accused me of favoritism and bullying you!?"

"I did, but I never did say that I would refuse the duel either! I just said that if this duel happened and was treated this simple, then everyone would butt in and try to take advantage of me.

I am but a mere guy and there is no way I could go against a whole army. I prefer better drinking and playing with beauties than fighting some douche who thinks he is strong!"

Eric's words certainly nerved and displeased quite a few people in the crowd that were precisely thinking that.

These guys were either mercenaries or soldiers, but either way they were quite strong. Each of them had entered the 2nd Realm already and was much stronger than him.

Eric just noted down all those that showed even the slightest bit of killing intent towards him, and just made a list with their death dates, and surprisingly all those noted dates were just the next day.

Of course, that was for the future as right now he had to deal with the overseer and the crowd. This guy was extremely necessary and needed in the next step of the plan.

"What do you want then!?"

"That is such an ugly way to put it, Master Overseer, I prefer to call it entrance fee!

From today forth, until the competition of the Arena isn't finished I am willing to fight whoever comes to me and asks for a fight, as long as they are willing and capable of bringing 5 million dollars, or some rare herbs!"

If Eric's previous words actually just startled and shocked the crowd, as they still thought he was somehow smart and selfish, now they were all stupefied.

That was because Eric's statement basically expressed his willingness to fight whoever came first toward him. At the same time, the price he asked felt like it was too much!"

What kind of 2nd Realm evolver would actually be able to afford that much money, just for a fight with Eric. While they might have it, it sounded just too wasteful.

"Haahahahahahah~! I was wondering what you would say and ask little bastard, but it seems like you have a knack for seeing daydreams and illusions."

Do you truly think that people will come and challenge you!?"

"Of course, if your Arena's competition is as important as you make it to be, then everything is possible bro."

The Overseer was flabbergasted by what he heard, but he couldn't find fault in it. He knew just how famous the Arena he worked for, was.

A ticket to the top 10 was something that would cause a bloodbath, whenever it was revealed. The blood would leak like water from a punctured balloon.

Immediately as they heard what Eric said, a lot of Masters and experts were thinking of making the first move and challenging him to a duel of life and death.

Eric just watched their burning desire and their eagerness to earn the spot from the side, as he finally continued.

"Don't get too excited and forget to sign up! The invitation to the top 10 experts of the Arena is in my hands, and I am sure that quite a few of you would wish to have it.

Your future would be boundless with this invitation card in my hands! You will get your dreams fulfilled with this.

In comparison I am just asking for some crumbs, just 5 million dollars, I am sure that it's a great investment don't you guys think!?"

"It certainly is, sign me up!"

'Me too!'

'Me too!'

No one understood who was the first to take the bait, but right after the first, the rest started screaming that they wished the same.

Of course, there were also those smart-asses that would try to calculate Eric's standing, strength, stamina, and energy, before deciding on the best moment to challenge him.

"Very well, now that you all signed your name in front of the Overseer and he accepted the deal, then from tomorrow on, until the Finale, you need to go home and get the money.

If you don't pay up, then the deal will be off, and the scheduled fight will be canceled! I hope that you all pay attention to these things, so we don't have another standoff between us.

The overseer couldn't believe his eyes and ears, Eric had just accumulated a short mountain of health in but a few minutes.

This much wealth would be enough for a whole country to function properly and have no need to take a loan.

He had worked so long for his Young Master, but he had never seen this much money in all his life, and yet someone else like Eric actually could make it in a few minutes.

It was certainly enraging and infuriating, but there was nothing he could actually do. Furthermore, this lunatic wouldn't live for long.

Every fortune was riddled with a trial of the same value, and in this case, the trial was even worse as the weakest of his opponents was still one Realm above him.

"Starting tomorrow, I will accept at least 6 fighters a day, so make sure you don't leave your names out ladies and gentlemen.

For now, farewell!"

With that said, Eric didn't linger there anymore, as he quickly got out of the stadium and started walking towards the parking lot.

Unfortunately, his partner had not left the car for him, so he could only go and ask for a cab, which came quite fast.

Once he was in the cab, Eric told the driver his destination, before closing his eyes and pretending to sleep.

To make the situation more believable, he even started snoring lightly, to show that he had fallen into a deep sleep due to his tiredness.

The driver looked a few times at him through the mirror, and it was only when he seemed fully certain that Eric was asleep, did he spray something on Eric's face, and changed direction.

It was clear that the night had yet to come to a closure, as there was now someone else trying to block his way back.

Many people were working behind the shadows to get him, without daring to show their faces, and Eric was a bit tired of this.

For that reason, he pretended to be asleep until the moment that he was brought inside a big warehouse, where a beauty was waiting for him.

The beauty was clearly displeased with him, and his actions, as he had a wish of ordering her guards to give Eric a good thrashing, but she still managed to hold back.

For some reason, she felt like she would deeply regret it if she did do something like that, as Eric actually opened his eyes, and said,

"Heheheh~! You just saved yourself from a good…

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