Nine Nether Continent, Jialan Imperial Capital City's southern Beast Fighting Arena

Countless people gathered in the square outside the arena, forming small groups discussing excitedly.

On one side of the square, a gaunt man was speaking to his companions with a smug expression:

"Have you heard?"

"Someone is planning to challenge all the demons that will be appearing in the arena today!"

"Oh my God, is that true?"

A curious person asked:

"Is it continuous challenges?"

The gaunt man replied resolutely:

"Of course it is!"

"And they must bring the No. 1 challenger along."

He went on to share his speculation:

"Looks like the General is planning to use the demons to kill the one who dared to cause trouble in the arena."

Someone nearby suddenly exclaimed in shock:

"Isn't there supposed to be a tier eight demon appearing today as well? Could it be..."

With those words, everyone's faces showed disbelief.

And then came a long sigh.

No one here thought they would survive in such circumstances.

Just as the people outside were engaged in heated discussions, the arena gates suddenly opened.

Immediately, countless people emerged from inside the arena.

These people rushed to the betting counters as soon as they appeared.

At that moment, a staff member from the arena called out loudly among the crowd:

"The first beast battle is canceled."

"Anyone who placed bets can go to the window with their receipts to get a refund of their gold coins."

Some people who hadn't gotten word looked bewildered:

"Canceled!" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Why was it canceled?"

"Could they have perished together?"

...

The first man to reach the betting window quickly handed his receipt to the staff inside:

"Refund the bet."

The staff took the receipt, checked its authenticity, and then processed the refund.

"A total of ten thousand gold coins, please take them."

The man didn't take the gold notes handed to him by the staff, instead saying:

"Bet all of this on challenger No. 2 losing!"

"Ten thousand gold coins on challenger No. 2 failing the challenge, odds of 1:1.5, confirm?"

"Confirm."

When the man received a new betting slip, he smirked and said:

"Challenge dozens of demons over tier five continuously and guarantee the No. 1 challenger isn't killed?"

"Ha~ How could that be a win."

As the man stood up and left, others crowded forward:

"Refund, refund."

Within moments, all the windows were filled with people.

Many were witnessing such a scene for the first time, all exclaiming in wonder.

Meanwhile, due to these people's actions, news about the situation inside the arena was spreading rapidly throughout Jialan City.

...

However, at this moment, in the challenger's waiting room, in contrast to the outside's frenzy, it was frighteningly quiet here.

In this simple waiting room, there were only a few old chairs.

The uneven muddy ground was scattered with various smelly waste.

"Drip~"

Suddenly a drop of water seeped through a crack in the roof, dripping into a puddle, making a clear sound.

In this dim and damp environment, Lin Yi and Jarvis sat facing each other.

Since Lin Yi agreed to Wanyan He's challenge requirement, they were brought here.

All they could do now was wait.

Wait for the arena to arrange the upcoming challenges, while handling the aftermath of the first challenge.

Lin Yi was unaware that outside, his affair was causing another city-wide sensation.

But what amused him somewhat was:

Originally, he came to watch the arena, only to unexpectedly become the 'protagonist' himself.

But Lin Yi didn't mind this.

At this moment, Lin Yi was checking the task panel:

[Side Task] Rescue!

Task Level: ★★★/★★★★/★★★★★

Task Requirements:

1. Save Jarvis: 1/1 (Completed)

2. Investigate the truth behind Jarvis's capture and clear his name: 0/1

3. Intervene and improve the arena rules: 0/1

Task Time Limit: None

Task Rewards:

Complete 1 requirement for 3★ completion. Reward available:

Complete 2 requirements for 4★ completion. Reward available: Legendary Equipment of This Profession ×2; Experience 10,000,000; Gold Coins ×1,000,000;

Complete 3 requirements for 5★ completion. Reward available: Mythical Equipment of This Profession ×1; Level +1; Gold Coins ×5,000,000; 50% reduction in amount needed for Equipment Repair; Hidden Reward ×1.

Possible Completion, Completion Degree: ★★★.

[Submit Task]

...

Looking at the task information, obviously the first 3★ task was already completed.

However, Lin Yi didn't rush to choose [Submit Task], but closed the task panel and raised his gaze towards the pallid Jarvis sitting across.

Ever since coming in, the man kept his head down in silence.

Those who didn't know might think he's mute.

Clearly, Lin Yi didn't want to remain silent, because the next 4★ task had to start with him.

Then Lin Yi broke the silence and asked:

"Do you plan to stay silent forever?"

It wasn't until Lin Yi spoke that Jarvis slowly raised his head to look at Lin Yi.

When their eyes met, Lin Yi noticed that despite his haggard appearance, Jarvis's eyes were unusually spirited.

Not at all like someone who just narrowly escaped death.

The first words Jarvis said to Lin Yi were:

"Why save me?"

While everyone thought Lin Yi killed the Bone-Eroding Beast out of fear of losing, only Jarvis could clearly feel.

The opponent's intent was clear from the outset: 'To save him!'

Jarvis was baffled why his opponent would take such a huge risk to save him.

What was his purpose?

Could it be...

Jarvis suddenly thought of something.

He looked at Lin Yi in shock and said:

"Spill it"

"Why save me?"

"Seems there's nothing on me worth you doing this."

Faced with Jarvis's skepticism, Lin Yi replied indifferently:

"I have my reasons for saving you."

Then Lin Yi changed the topic, suddenly asking:

"Do you think you deserve to die?"

Upon hearing this, Jarvis froze for a moment before muttering to himself:

"Do I... do I deserve to die?"

Jarvis once again lowered his head, staring aimlessly at the ground.

Followed by a suppressive silence, the waiting room returned to utter quiet.

Only occasional dripping sounds and Jarvis's heavy breathing remained.

Observing Jarvis's current state, Lin Yi wasn't in a hurry to press him, he just sat there.

This man, who clearly harbors a story, sometimes if the opposite party doesn't open up on their own, whatever you say would be futile.

Now Lin Yi just waited.

Waited for him to figure things out on his own, then they could continue the dialogue.

Sure enough, after a while.

Jarvis suddenly said:

"Must one deserve to die just for being a noble?"

Then Jarvis stood up suddenly facing Lin Yi, eyes wild with emotion, loudly questioning:

"Is it wrong that I only tried to protect something very important to me?"

"Tell me, was I wrong?"

Facing Jarvis's frenzy, Lin Yi responded with a blank face:

"You were indeed wrong."