kingnovel Chapter 1707 Pride Based on Facts!
Chapter 1707 Pride Based on Facts!
"Like what we saw in Demon Realm? You're kidding, buddy..."
Xing Anlin waved his hand, disbelief written in every pore of his face:
“Even if all your power comes from external objects and not from yourself, this red tin can is definitely not something Gobelin could have made.”
"I know those low-level monsters too well. They are greedy and weak, and selfishness is ingrained in their bones."
"It's already amazing that they're alive. How could they possibly have created such a powerful weapon that could easily kill a demon prince?"
Kratos didn't explain this time, but simply responded in a sullen tone:
"His Majesty the Emperor taught us that weakness and ignorance are not obstacles to victory, but arrogance is."
"In the process of hundreds of years of exploration and development, we have discovered that weakness and ignorance are not only not obstacles to victory, but may even be an important means for us to preserve ourselves."
"Therefore, in your perception, Gobelins' image has not changed at all."
Perhaps it was because he heard Kratos say, "Arrogance is the obstacle to victory," that Liu Wenjian, who was blessed with arrogance, became somewhat displeased.
He again spoke before Lin Qinfeng and Xing Anlin could, and preemptively said:
"So you're saying that Goberlin, who's everywhere in the Demon Realm, has actually been playing dumb all along?"
"You who seem harmless actually possess the power to unify the entire Demon Realm?"
"If that's the case, why do you still hide in the shadows, pretending to be weak and helpless to be slaughtered?"
"Wouldn't it be better to just have your Emperor appear and unify the entire Demon Realm?"
The four rhetorical questions, like four heavy hammers, slammed into Kratos.
The arrogance of a demon king is on full display at this moment!
However, it's not that Liu Wenjian has become arrogant after holding a high position for some time.
Rather, it was Kratos's earlier remarks that were so incredibly insulting!
This is like Liu Wenjian going through countless hardships and overcoming numerous difficulties to finally pass an extremely difficult exam and achieve good results.
Just as he was about to bask in the praise from others and extol how awesome he was,
Suddenly I heard a slacker next to me brazenly claiming that he could answer all the questions on such a simple test with his eyes closed.
The reason he got a zero was simply because he didn't want to write the correct answers on the test paper.
It's as outrageous as it gets.
As arrogant as can be!
If Liu Wenjian hadn't considered the potentially close relationship between Kratos and Lu Li, he would have already taken action!
I can still endure it.
It's entirely because I haven't forgotten Lu Li's instructions!
Lin Qinfeng and Xing Anlin also noticed the odd tone in Liu Wenjian's voice, and worry appeared in their eyes.
Xing Anlin chuckled, trying to ease the tension with a joke:
"Hey, why are you taking this so seriously, Great Demon King? Kratos's story is clearly exaggerated!"
"Artistic embellishment, those who know, know!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Wenjian realized that he had lost his composure, and his slightly ferocious expression softened a little.
But the next second, the three heard Kratos say, without the slightest emotion:
“My words are not exaggerated; every word is true.”
"What did you say?!" A nameless fire suddenly ignited in Liu Wenjian's heart.
He laughed in fury, and questioned aloud:
"I heard you say before that arrogance is the obstacle to victory, as if your entire Gobelins clan takes this as a warning."
"Then isn't your current statement also a form of arrogance and complacency?!"
"No!" Kratos's tone revealed a more intense emotional fluctuation for the first time.
His deep, hoarse voice echoed beneath the fully enclosed helmet, like a stubborn drumbeat.
“This is not arrogance.”
"This is pride based on facts!"
"It is no easy feat for the Gobelins to have achieved what they have today."
"If Lord Lu Li and His Majesty the Emperor are the '1' that changed everything, then we, countless compatriots, are the '0' that closely follow behind!"
"We are not arrogant, but we are proud and honored to be Gobelins!"
Liu Wenjian frowned and remained silent.
Lin Qinfeng looked thoughtful, and it was unclear what she was thinking.
Only Xing Anlin was still trying to turn the tide and reverse the awkward atmosphere:
"Hey Kratos! We were having a perfectly good chat, why did you suddenly get so worked up?!"
"The Great Demon King Liu Wenjian doesn't look down on you, Gobelins. He just finds it a bit unbelievable that you say the entire Gobelins team is pretending to be weak while actually being strong."
“I understand your strong desire to boost racial confidence, but going too far like this will really backfire…”
After Xing Anlin finished speaking, Kratos fell silent.
After a long while, as if temporarily giving in, he murmured:
"Let's wait until His Majesty the Emperor arrives to discuss the specifics."
"Do you all think there should be no problem in meeting our Emperor here?"
"Haha, of course, no problem," Xing Anlin said, half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"However, this place is desolate and empty, and the demonic energy is very thin. If anything goes wrong, we will not be responsible for protecting the safety of your Emperor."
"Of course." Kratos responded sullenly, taking two steps back to distance himself from Xing Anlin and the other two.
"Protecting His Majesty the Emperor's safety is the duty of our Loyal Guard."
As soon as he finished speaking, a strangely shaped, long, sharp blade suddenly popped out from between Kratos's wrists.
The blade is entirely purplish-black and has a lightning-like shape. It doesn't seem to have any murderous intent, but it can make people feel inexplicably pressured.
Kratos did not use the blade to perform any dangerous actions that could be easily misunderstood.
He simply turned his back to Xing Anlin, while simultaneously turning to face Liu Wenjian and Lin Qinfeng, raised his right arm, and gently made a sweeping motion in the air.
No sound came, but suddenly a two-meter-long spatial rift appeared in the air.
Once the crack appeared, it quickly expanded.
This created a 'door' that leads to an unknown destination.
Kratos took two steps back, knelt on one knee, and bowed deeply into the spatial rift.
Invisible ripples burst forth from the crack, accelerating as they expanded, eventually transforming into a harmless impact.
The wind stirred up dust and sand, causing the hair of three people not far away to dance wildly.
The lower-level monsters, including Tumor Eight, were affected more intensely because they were stationed further away.
Except for a few of the larger ones that were able to stand firm, the rest of the monsters were blown about like weeds in a raging storm.
Xing Anlin narrowed his eyes, a rare serious expression appearing on his usually haggard face.
"Hiss... This feeling is so familiar?"
"This emperor... seems to be using the same kind of cheat code as Brother Li..."
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