Chapter 391 - - 388 Personality Charm_1

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“Mr. Holley, you are a good man.”

“Mr. Holley, nobody is born wanting to be a bad person. If I had met you when I was down on my luck, I wouldn’t have turned to a life of crime…”

“Nobody betrays a person with a ten-star Martial Spirit.”

“Mr. Holley, you are destined to become a legend. I did commit unforgivable sins before, but I am willing to spend the rest of my life repenting and be the stepping stone on your path to the summit. Only a person like you is worthy to lead this world.”

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Duge’s Martial Spirit never retracted, his perfect body created by attribute modification made Paul’s Sea God image especially perfect.

In Paul’s presence, Duge appeared like a God Spirit walking in the Mortal Realm, lending his words an immense convincing power.

Nobody remembered that he was once a good-for-nothing profligate.

“Holley, I must remind you, although your awakened Martial Spirit is the unprecedented ten-star, and your potential is limitless, you haven’t grown strong yet. The more people follow you, the larger your target seems, and the more dangerous your actions become,” Old Gao looked at Duge with a complex expression. “Moreover, my Magic Power has also been sealed, and I am unable to help so many people release their Martial Spirits at the same time.”

A magician?

Duge shook his head as he looked at Old Gao: “Gao, there’s no need to persuade me anymore. Since I’ve made a promise, I will not go back on my word.”

Old Gao said, “Holley, once the news of your ten-star Martial Spirit gets out, your enemies will stop at nothing to kill you. Nobody will allow an enemy with a ten-star Martial Spirit to grow.”

“Gao, pressure is what drives progress,” Duge laughed. “Flowers in a greenhouse can’t withstand the wind and the rain. Adversity from enemies will only make me stronger.”

Duge looked at Old Gao and shook his head inwardly, thinking you have no idea how important talent is, do you?

If nobody helps me spread my fame, relying on just you few, when will I ever grow?

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Meanwhile, Simon had been releasing prisoners one by one in the jail.

The Pan-Cosmic Entertainment Company was dead silent.

“If I’m not mistaken, the Martial Spirit Duge awakened is his simulated form from the arena,” the head of the technology department said.

“Yes, it’s Paul,” the head of the marketing department said. “In Bai Long’s report, Duge was said to have awakened his affinity for the Water Series by observing the Sea God’s Power in the simulated arena. Thus, his deep impression of the Sea God makes it logical for him to awaken a similar Martial Spirit.”

“I’m convinced there’s no environment or keyword that can stop his rise!” the head of the Exploration Department exclaimed. “I really didn’t expect that even in a terrible environment like prison, he could still make a breakthrough and gather a group of true followers. I feel as if I can already see it—he’s going to be number one in this game scene again.”

“Ross, the users are making a fuss on the forums again, many are crying foul play and demanding their bets be returned,” the head of the web department turned and reported to Ross.

“Return their bets my ass,” Ross’s face had a joyous look. “Tell them that all of Duge’s actions conform to the settings of the keywords, and the awakening of the Martial Spirit also complies with the world’s rules. Warn those crying foul play that if they think there’s an issue with the show, they should present evidence. Otherwise, Pan-Universe Entertainment is ready to take the matter to the interstellar courts for slandering Pan-Universe Entertainment’s reputation.”

“Exactly, we can’t indulge them,” the head of the casino department chuckled with satisfaction. It had to be said that Duge had given him another pleasant surprise. Despite such a difficult start, he had managed to turn things around and recovered all the money lost previously in one go.

“Now that Duge has awakened the Sea God’s Martial Spirit, even if he uses the same Water Series Art Techniques as the previous game, nobody can say anything about it!” Ross laughed. “This little guy is truly the company’s lucky star!

Don’t idle about, people of the Exploration Department, immediately go search for new Alien Stars to prepare for the next game scene. The planning department should also swing into action, creating new game rules for Duge. I want to tap into every bit of potential that Duge has.”

“Ross, the game is full of uncertainties, isn’t it a bit early to be thinking about the rules for the next scene?”

The planning department’s staff hesitated and looked toward Ross, “Duge hasn’t even left the prison yet, and his enemies are very powerful. Moreover, there are God Spirits and other Alien Warriors on this planet. Also, his keyword is ‘integrity,’ which doesn’t snowball like previous keywords, so Duge faces many difficulties. What if he dies? Then all our planning goes to waste.”

“…” Ross paused for a moment then laughed, “That darn little guy, he’s even managed to infect me with his confidence. I almost believed he was invincible.”

Then, setting his face in a serious expression, he looked toward the head of the planning department, “Hord, even so, I would advise you to come up with a draft for the rules of the next game scene as soon as possible. You mention all sorts of ‘what ifs,’ but why do you overlook the possibility of him becoming number one? Considering his past performance, Duge becoming number one is actually the most likely outcome.”

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After Old Gao helped Lass remove the seal, he reverted to that frail old man once more.

Panting heavily, he glanced at the group of felons standing behind Duge and shook his head, saying to Duge, “Holley, this is all the help I can offer you. The rest is up to you now, and I hope luck is on your side.”

“Gao, you’ve already done enough,” Duge replied softly after looking at him with warmth, “Ole, you’re the fastest, so you’ll be in charge of Gao’s safety later. If there’s any danger, take him out of here first. We have to do right by everyone who has sacrificed for us.”

“Yes, Mr. Holley,” Ole quickly shook off his flippant demeanor and cheerfully acknowledged.

Old Gao looked at Duge with surprise and gave a dry chuckle, feeling a shameful emotion overwhelming his heart.

He realized how far his vision and generosity fell short of Holley’s.

He had just lied; he had enough magic power to lift the seal for at least two more people, but he chose to conceal this for his own safety.

To his amazement, Holley believed him and did not hesitate to assign Ole, the fastest among them, to protect him.

Know that Ole was one of only two who had regained their Martial Spirit power!

But now, Old Gao, aside from feeling ashamed, found it impossible to confess to Duge. Could he really admit that he hadn’t fully exerted himself and had kept some power back to save his own skin?

Old Gao could foresee that, once he confessed, Holley would surely understand and forgive him.

Yet by doing so, he would never be able to lift his head in front of everyone again, nor would he have the face to stay in Holley’s team!

This damned honesty and integrity had put him on the spot once again, even cutting off his chance to escape.

In the upcoming battle, all he could do was continue feigning weakness!

His heart felt so weary!

How could there be someone so morally righteous in this world?

Such a person would surely attract more and more followers by their side!

Never again, Old Gao swore to himself, touched by Duge’s nobility, he unwittingly contributed a burst of attribute points for Duge once more.

Of course.

It wasn’t just him contributing attribute points, but also those prisoners who had been freed.

Though their time with Holley was brief, this group, representing nearly all that was ugly and evil, was gradually being won over by Holley.

The scarcer something is, the more coveted it becomes.

Aside from the extremely selfish, most had sworn in their hearts to protect this pure and upright young fellow, to help him survive and become a true ten-star king.

“Holley, you’ve just awakened your Martial Spirit and aren’t suited for prolonged fighting. If we encounter a battle, I’ll step in,” Lass said seriously to Duge, “And if we have the misfortune of running into the warden, I will hold him off. You take everyone and leave the prison; don’t worry about me.”

“Lass, I won’t abandon any companions,” Duge said decisively, shaking his head, continuing to enhance attributes, “I’ll fight alongside you.”

Lass laughed, “Holley, a true leader has to make choices. When it’s time to let go, you let go, just like you sacrificed your own family for the sake of the Lucerne Kingdom. If you see me as family, then my sacrifice is worthwhile. Survive, chase your dreams, and don’t waste your life in this foul prison.”

“Lass…” Duge, visibly moved, looked at Lass with his greying hair, wanting to say more but Lass cut him off.

Lass gave a smile, clapped his shoulder, and said, “Holley, you’re a fine young man, and your ten-star Martial Spirit holds infinite potential. When you become a true king one day, write my name in your chronicles.”

Those words.

Made Old Gao feel even more ashamed, he harshly slapped himself in the heart thinking, I really deserve to die, why did I reserve any magic power? If I had helped two more people remove their seals, our chances of survival would have been greater!

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