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Standing next to Iveriai, Gegran gritted his teeth and muttered, "What's with the swagger?"
Despite her muscular appearance, which makes her look even more like a strongman than a burly man, Gegelan speaks in a manner very similar to that of a normal girl. This subconsciously reminded Roya of those phantom tanks on the internet with pleasant voices but questionable appearances.
Of course, the burly man in front of him was definitely a bit over the top compared to the Phantom Tank, but this guy was really too muscular, and it just looked out of place no matter how you looked at it.
Seeing that Roya didn't say anything more, Gerdav breathed a sigh of relief and quickly continued, "This time, I have something to ask of you, Lord Roya."
Iverai glanced at Roya and nodded slightly, saying, "I didn't expect Lord Storno to come here to find this man. Has he encountered some trouble? Do you need my help?"
Upon hearing this, Gerdoff gave a bitter smile and began to explain the whole story again.
Upon hearing this, Gegrand and Iverai exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise on each other's faces.
Gagland was the first to lose her composure. She raised her thick eyebrows slightly and said directly, "I never thought Brian would end up like this."
"To be honest, I watched your duel. Brian is indeed a genius swordsman. In some ways, Brian Angelos is even superior to Storonov in terms of talent alone."
Gegran is a straightforward person, and under Gegfer's helpless gaze, he directly said such hurtful words.
Gerdoff wasn't angry. On the contrary, he agreed with the statement, saying, "I know that too, which is why I feel a little sorry for him. To be honest, I don't want to see a swordsman with such talent become like this. No matter what the considerations are, I think we must help him regain his morale."
At this moment, Iver spoke up: "So you chose Roya, hoping that Roya could take action and let him feel that the human race is not without strong individuals?"
Gerdoff nodded and said, "That's right."
Regarding this choice, Gegland unusually agreed, saying, "If it were him, it might indeed be possible to cheer that guy up."
The group of people explained the whole story clearly, one after another. However, for some reason, Luo Ya felt that the two people next to him seemed to be in a very high mood.
The three chatted for a while longer, and then Graeme suddenly asked, seemingly casually, "Gervais, can I go and see him? To be honest, I'm also very curious about how Brian is doing."
Gerdov hesitated for a moment, then his gaze returned to Roya.
The meaning is self-evident: Roya is the key figure in this matter. If you want to stand by and watch, Gerdeff's words don't count; Roya is the real deal.
Seeing that everyone's questioning gazes were directed at him, Luo Ya thought for a moment and said, "Since you all know each other, then go ahead and look if you want."
Gerdrey quickly bowed and thanked him, repeating his thanks so frequently that even Gerdrey, who was standing by watching, couldn't bear to watch anymore.
Gagland patted Gaggen on the shoulder and said strangely, "You've thanked me a little too many times, haven't you?"
However, as soon as Gegrand uttered those words, he was smacked hard by Iver Ai, who was standing to the side.
"Idiot, who do you think Lord Storonov is thanking?"
After a bit of arguing and bickering, the three of them quickly settled the matter.
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At Gerdoff's home.
This is a courtyard, which is not particularly magnificent; in some ways, it even has a somewhat simple feel to it.
The small courtyard outside had no flowers, trees, or shrubs, so it looked rather monotonous, with only sword-practicing props placed in the center.
Even these props look like they haven't been used in a long time.
Upon entering the courtyard, everyone's attention was quickly drawn to a figure sitting in a corner.
He was a rather disheveled-looking man with a knife in front of him, but he didn't reach out to grasp it.
Upon seeing the man, Gerdav immediately identified him: "He is Brian."
Gerdjohn's tone was somewhat heavy, and everyone could sense the complexity in his words.
"...This is a really serious illness."
Gagland clicked her tongue in amazement, her gaze curiously sweeping over Brian, who sat on the ground looking utterly dejected.
Iveria frowned slightly, her beautiful eyes now lost in thought.
To have transformed this arrogant and proud man into this state, it seems he must have suffered some untold horrors.
Gazeta didn't just stand by and watch. Gazeta was someone who cherished his juniors. He strode up to Brian and said in a somewhat stern and displeased tone, "Didn't I tell you to go inside and rest? How can you possibly hold a sword in this state!"
The man leaning against the corner seemed to hear what Gerdov said. He opened his bloodshot eyes and said in a very tired voice, "Rest? I can't rest. Every time I close my eyes, I see that scene."
"How could I possibly rest in that terrifying scene, that scene that made me tremble!"
Brian's words were like autumn maple leaves about to fall, filled with a sense of waning. At this moment, he seemed to be giving his last words, lifeless and as calm as a stagnant pool.
Gagland, a somewhat hot-tempered adventurer, couldn't stand Brian's listless demeanor. She lunged forward, grabbed Brian by the collar, and shouted, "Have you been scared out of your wits? You're not the kind of person who gets so easily discouraged by one or two failures!"
In his current state, Brian is no match for Gagland. With just a slight lift, Brian was sent flying high into the air.
Brian didn't panic. His pale, dead fish eyes looked over, but he paused slightly when he saw Gagland.
He asked in confusion, "Who...who are you?"
When he said those words, Gegrand was stunned for a moment.
Realizing what had happened, she felt a surge of intense anger. She opened her mouth and roared at Brian, "I am Gagran! Gagran, a warrior of the Azure Rose, a steel-class adventurer team. Remember me, Brian Anglaus!"
Logically, anyone who hears the words "Steel Grade" should feel a sense of awe, because to some extent, these three words represent strength, status, and much more.
For example, when Roya goes to the guild, not a single adventurer dares to utter a sound. Wherever Roya goes, as long as he shows the nameplate of the fine steel adventurer at his waist, everyone will be in awe of Roya. Even the nobles have to be humble and respectful to Roya.
But at this moment, Brian looked at Gegran with a strange gaze. He let out a sneer that made Gegran very unhappy. The sneer grew louder and louder, and finally turned into a mocking laugh: "A steel-level adventurer? It's amazing that you can talk about such a low-level thing like that."
These words completely enraged Gegrand. In Gegrand's heart, the Blue Rose was everything. She loved her team and liked everyone in the team. She was also proud of the Blue Rose.
At this moment, her proudest achievement was being belittled by an outsider, how could she not feel angry?
"You bastard! Say that again!" Gegrand was so angry that his eyes were practically spitting fire, and his expression became somewhat distorted.
However, Brian remained unmoved by Gagran's terrifying and intimidating expression. He continued, "I'm just giving you a piece of advice. So what if you're a top-tier Steel-level adventurer? At best, you're just a human, a weak and powerless human."
"No matter how diligently one hones their martial arts skills, no matter how much one trains, a human is still just a human, full of weakness and patheticness. When faced with a real monster or a real strongman, the existence of a human will inevitably be trampled upon."
"So, stop stating your name with that confident tone. What does your name even mean?"
Gegran was furious and enraged. She swung her fist, the size of a sandbag, and waved it menacingly in front of Brian.
"You're really asking for a beating! Can someone like you even be called a swordsman? With such a fragile mind and such a weak will, you don't deserve the title of swordsman at all!"
Brian simply smiled in response to Greg's sharp verbal attack.
"Heh, whatever you say."
Seeing that Gagland and Brian were arguing, Gagland quickly reached out to mediate. In the end, Gagland released his fist from the hand that was holding the other man's hand and said fiercely, "Give up, this guy is hopeless."
Even Iveria shook her head slightly, not having a high opinion of Brian's current state.
Gazef could only turn his pleading gaze to Roya. He continued to look at Roya with hopeful eyes, and without saying a word, Roya knew what Gazef wanted to say.
"Please help me, save him."
Luo Ya shook his head and walked forward speechlessly.
After glancing at the guy lying on the ground with a look of utter despair, Roya didn't waste any words and kicked Brian hard in the stomach.
The kick was incredibly powerful, breaking several of Brian's ribs. Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, the young man coldly stared at the man before him with his pale golden eyes and said indifferently, "Those who are content with weakness, do not strive on their own initiative, and only want to beg from the strong, are not worthy of any sympathy."
Brian lay on his back, coughing up blood, but when he heard those words, he ignored the pain of his injuries, got up, and roared at Roya with his last strength: "What do you know? You didn't see that scene of despair. It was a chasm, a chasm I could never cross in my entire life!"
At this point, Brian began to cry, tears streaming from his eyes and dripping onto the ground mixed with blood.
Seeing this, everyone showed expressions of pity. Even Greg, who had been furious with Brian, felt sympathy for Brian's plight.
Roya remained expressionless. The young man approached Brian and looked down at the lowly swordsman and the pitiful man before him.
Life is so short. Some people are born strong, while others are born destined to be slaves.
Players can cast spells with a flick of their fingers that the natives of this world could never achieve in their entire lives—that is the cruelty of this world.
Don't say the world is unfair; there's no such thing as fairness in this world.
Chapter 424 Tiger Falls Flute
With a slight twitch of his fingers, Roya instantly surrounded Brian with a green light. The young man continued in his cold voice, "Now that we realize our insignificance, we should become even stronger. We were always insignificant; we simply grew from ignorance to knowledge. You feel pain because you are growing."
Roya's cold voice was like a thunderbolt, delivering a heavy blow to Brian.
A green light enveloped Brian along the river, and the shimmering green light repaired Brian's body at an exaggerated speed. His face, which had turned yellow due to not eating for a long time, now had a healthy blush.
"Kid, although I don't know what you saw that made you so dejected, I don't quite agree with what you said earlier."
"Pick up your weapons, stand up, and I'll show you what real strength is!"
Brian's gaze remained blank, his eyes fixed on Roya. Looking at the incredibly handsome young man before him, he opened his mouth, wanting to say something pessimistic, but under Roya's cold gaze, he couldn't utter a few words.
Seeing that Brian hadn't moved, Roya raised his voice and said, "Stand up!"
For some reason, upon hearing that voice, a slight sense of anticipation arose in his heart.
Perhaps this man in front of him can bring him a surprise?
Who wants to admit that they are inherently inferior to others? If he hadn't witnessed that scene, he wouldn't have become like this.
Brian slowly rose to his feet, gripped his longsword, and straightened his body.
The longsword in his hand had become somewhat rusty. Brian had indeed been too depressed lately, so it was perfectly normal for him to be a little rusty.
But at this moment, Brian's eyes lit up. He stared intently at the blond boy in front of him, his gaze filled with a hope that he himself did not want to admit.