Watching Leo and the others' backs, everyone felt a little baffled. Was this guy seriously ill in the head?
"I know what's going on," Joe Root seemed to have thought of something and said, "At the beginning of last month, I heard that Sanford University was planning a joint operation with our Chicago University in the third level of the Energies of Human…" "To put it simply, they would send five people, and Chicago University would send five people, forming the best team to try and get an SSS-level mission rating." "They specifically requested Song Haitang to participate in this operation, but our school refused."
Hearing this, everyone suddenly understood why that Conrad would act so crazy and come to provoke them. Even a blind person could see that Sanford University's so-called joint operation was actually just to take advantage of them, wanting Leo to carry their students. And they wanted to occupy half the spots right from the start. Their greed was too obvious. Otherwise, Chicago University wouldn't have refused so decisively. It's estimated that among those five spots from Sanford University, one of them must be Conrad! This kid came to provoke them just now, probably because he was unconvinced! The harsh words he left before leaving were enough to prove this…
After understanding, everyone was a little speechless. It was the school that refused, what does it have to do with Leo? It can only be said that Conrad is too narrow-minded…
"Woo—" Suddenly, the whistle sounded long and loud. A train slowly arrived at the station along the tracks. Countless freshmen were attracted. When everyone saw this train, they were a little shocked. It was a train that could be called a behemoth. The front of the train was comparable to an airliner, and each carriage behind was like a palace. In addition, the train was not only wide but also of an unimaginable length, with no end in sight. Such a huge train was definitely the first time everyone had seen it.
"Is this the arena train?" Duminy couldn't help but say, "It's too big!"
The train quickly stopped at the platform. A huge broadcast sound rang again: "Please, all participating contestants, enter the carriages in order. Each carriage can accommodate a maximum of ten people!"
The broadcast sound fell. The carriage doors in front of everyone slowly opened. Joe Root and the others all looked at Leo, waiting for his instructions. But Leo looked at Ben.
"Let's go, get on the train!" Ben said casually and took the lead towards the train. Leo immediately followed.
Others were a little surprised to see this. Originally, they thought that the relationship between Leo and Ben would definitely be dominated by Leo. Unexpectedly, Leo's performance just now clearly leaned more towards listening to Ben's opinion! This reminded them of a rumor. It is said that Ben has extraordinary wisdom and can see opportunities in the Energies of Human. Leo was able to get an SSS-level mission rating in the second level of the Energies of Human, and Ben's planning was indispensable. Between the two, Leo is the martial executor, and Ben is the wise decision-maker! This rumor was spread by the school leaders. Now it seems that the rumor is very likely to be true! Thinking of this, everyone looked at Ben's back with a little more solemnity.
When the last person in the team stepped onto the train, the carriage door immediately closed. Subsequently, a voice sounded: "Welcome to the arena train. The number of this carriage is 96. Please, all participants, remember your carriage number."
Everyone's eyes turned towards the direction of the voice. The voice came from a computer on the wall of the aisle. At this moment, some text popped up on the computer: [Please select a contestant to be the captain.] [Note: Before this train arrives at the station, the captain needs to bear the safety of the team members. If the captain is eliminated, the entire team will lose the qualification to participate.] [Hint: The most outstanding team in this Energies of Human, the extra reward belongs to the captain]
Seeing the text on the computer, everyone was stunned. Hales immediately said, "The captain needs to bear the safety of the team members… bear? Why not protect?"
Duminy asked suspiciously, "Is there a difference?"
"Of course there is!" Hales explained, "The literal meaning of bearing is to shoulder or undertake, referring to actively or passively accepting and being responsible for a certain responsibility or task, which is completely different from the meaning of protection."
Duminy heard this but still looked like he understood. This guy's brain matches the Rubber Fruit very well.
Elisa said, "I think no one should object to Leo being the captain, right?"
Everyone shook their heads and looked at Leo. Before coming to the Energies of Human, everyone had a consensus that the captain must be Leo. Because the captain has extra rewards. They are not qualified to compete. Now that there is such a rule, then the captain should be Leo. After all, on the surface, the strongest person among everyone is Leo! Giving him the position of captain is definitely the most stable.
Leo didn't care about everyone's suggestions and gazes. He looked at Ben and said, "The captain needs to bear the safety of the team members. If the captain is eliminated, the entire team will lose the qualification to participate. According to this requirement, it is most appropriate for the strongest person in the team to be the captain, so…"
Before Leo finished speaking, Ben interrupted, "The above only said that the captain needs to bear the safety of the team members, but it didn't say that the team members can't help the captain… With me here, you don't have to worry about other aspects, just be a good captain."
"But, the extra reward…"
"I don't care about that little reward… Leo, you know my plan, it's not appropriate to be in the limelight for the time being. If I am the captain, it will be difficult to explain after leaving the Energies of Human. The position of captain can only be given to you."
"Okay!" Leo then agreed, and then walked towards the computer. According to the prompts, he recorded his fingerprint and accepted the position of captain.
However, the conversation between the two just now made Joe Root and the others look confused. What's the situation? According to Leo's meaning… Ben is stronger? Everyone felt that they must have misunderstood. This kind of thing is impossible!
After Leo finished the captain's position, the train suddenly started and began to accelerate. Subsequently, the broadcast sounded: "Hello, all participating contestants, this train has started and will arrive at the All Heavens Arena in 30 minutes. I wish all participating contestants a smooth passage through the trial and a pleasant journey!"
The cold broadcast sound instantly attracted everyone's attention.
"All Heavens Arena? What does it mean? Is that where the martial arts competition is held? But why use this name? Could it be that we are not competing with other freshmen?"
"It takes 30 minutes to reach the arena?"
"Trial? What is it?"
Everyone discussed. Ben and Leo also frowned. At this time, "Crack." The wall of the aisle in front of everyone suddenly split in the middle, and then quickly contracted towards both sides like a sliding door, revealing the real carriage. The space instantly became much wider. Like a palace hall. In the very center, there are two rows of sofa seats, five in each row.
However, everyone did not intend to go over and sit. Because, next to the sofa seats, a figure was curled up in the corner, sitting on the ground. Because the other party was facing away from everyone, they couldn't see the person's appearance. However, from the other party's pale skin and the exposed sharp nails, it can be seen that this thing is not a normal human being. Not to mention, it kept making strange noises. Seemed to be thinking!
Seeing this thing, Ben narrowed his eyes…
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