Chapter 115: The Strongest Opponent
"That’s right!"
"Exactly!"
"The Golden Hero of Montlo is meant to be used like this!"
The live broadcast from Bear Country erupted into celebration.
"It should be activated immediately against the strongest opponent. The stronger the enemy you defeat, the greater the enhancement!"
"I’ve disliked that arrogant pretty boy for a long time!"
"Beat him!"
"Hahaha!"
The screen was flooded with cheering comments.
Then, mixed among them, several English messages appeared.
Fools!
Do you really think our Vice Captain Bill came here to lose?
Just wait and watch. Vice Captain Bill once fought Dragon Ao to a standstill.
Bear Country is nothing but a bunch of muscle-brained idiots.
The comments instantly ignited another online war.
"Who are you calling idiots?"
"Come out and fight!"
"Beautiful Country thinks they’re unbeatable again!"
Inside the speeding train...
Buzz!
A dazzling golden light suddenly burst from the corridor.
Everyone instinctively narrowed their eyes.
When the radiance faded...
Bill Rosen remained standing exactly where he had been.
Meanwhile...
Montlo was lying flat on the floor.
Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth.
His enormous body trembled violently.
His eyes were filled with disbelief.
"You..."
"You..."
"Your talent..."
Before he could finish—
Bill stepped on his back.
Crack.
The sound of bones creaking echoed through the carriage.
Bill smiled calmly.
"Well?"
"Are you convinced now?"
"I asked..."
He pressed down harder.
"...are you convinced?"
Montlo clenched his fists.
His muscles bulged violently.
Yet despite all his strength...
He couldn’t move an inch.
Not a single word escaped his mouth.
Bill clicked his tongue.
"What a waste of time."
"We were all getting along peacefully."
"You just had to challenge me."
He lifted his foot and casually kicked Montlo toward the rear of the carriage.
"Stay back there."
"And behave."
Montlo slid several meters before finally stopping.
Silence filled the train.
Bill slowly looked around.
"So..."
"Does anyone still object to me becoming team leader?"
No one answered.
The previous display of strength had completely silenced the passengers.
Even Shen Yu narrowed his eyes slightly.
Interesting...
That talent isn’t simple.
Outside...
Bear Country’s livestream exploded.
"Impossible!"
"Montlo actually lost!"
"What exactly did that American do?"
Meanwhile...
Beautiful Country’s viewers celebrated wildly.
"Hahaha!"
"We told you!"
"Even Dragon Ao was suppressed by Vice Captain Bill before!"
"What chance did Bear Country ever have?"
"Trash should know its place."
"Beautiful Country is the strongest!"
"Our commander is invincible!"
For a brief period...
English comments completely overwhelmed the international chat.
Inside the carriage...
A woman wearing a white kimono slowly stood.
Her smile was alluring.
"I agree."
"I support Lord Bill as our leader."
She walked gracefully toward him.
"I am Matsumoto Aika."
"I’ve admired your reputation for a long time."
"What an honor to finally meet you."
"If we survive..."
"I wonder whether Lord Bill would have time for a private gathering."
Her kimono slipped slightly from one shoulder as she smiled sweetly.
Bill laughed loudly.
Without hesitation, he pulled her into his embrace.
"Matsumoto..."
"I’ve heard about you too."
"Very good."
"Your country has always been loyal to Beautiful Country."
"I like loyal people."
He patted her waist.
"Sit beside me later."
Matsumoto smiled obediently.
"As you wish."
Soon after...
A handsome young man stood.
"Stick Country."
"Jin Beom-su."
"I support Team Leader Bill."
Another short man nodded.
"Arsen Country."
"Pikasil."
"I agree."
Just like that...
Five votes had already been secured.
Only two people remained silent.
One was the quiet woman from Iron Tower Country.
The other...
Was Shen Yu.
Bill looked toward the silent woman.
"What about you?"
She lowered her head.
"I have no objections."
Bill nodded with satisfaction.
"Good."
"Since everyone agrees..."
"I’m officially the leader."
He waved lazily.
"Everyone return to your seats."
"The first station is coming soon."
While speaking...
His hand casually smacked Matsumoto’s backside.
She let out a playful squeal.
Then suddenly...
She pointed toward the far corner.
"Lord Bill."
"There’s someone from Dragon Country over there."
"Aren’t you interested?"
Bill glanced briefly toward Shen Yu.
"Him?"
"Besides Dragon Ao..."
"I don’t care about anyone else from Dragon Country."
"This brat?"
"Just throw him somewhere dangerous later."
"Use him as bait if necessary."
"What was his name again?"
"Shen Yu?"
"I’ve never even heard of him."
Matsumoto giggled.
"Lord Bill is amazing."
Laughter echoed throughout the carriage.
Several passengers looked toward Shen Yu with mocking expressions.
Shen Yu remained completely expressionless.
He didn’t even bother looking up.
Perfect.
The less attention they pay to me...
The better.
His talent had never been suited for teamwork.
Nor did he intend to become anyone’s subordinate.
Ridicule.
Mockery.
Status.
Those were children’s games.
Survival...
Was all that mattered.
Then another thought crossed his mind.
I wonder...
Are there any Ghost Queens in this dungeon?
He absentmindedly tapped his knee.
Just then—
A deep voice sounded behind him.
"You must be Shen Yu."
Shen Yu turned.
Montlo had somehow sat back up.
Although the footprint still marked his clothes...
His expression had become serious.
"I’ve watched your dungeon broadcasts."
"You’re... interesting."
"It’s just unfortunate."
"There probably won’t be room for someone like you this time."
Shen Yu quietly listened.
Montlo leaned closer.
"If you get the chance..."
"Try pursuing either Mylinka..."
"...or Matsumoto."
"Your ability resembles charm."
"If you can influence them..."
Shen Yu immediately interrupted him.
"Stop."
"I don’t need anyone telling me how to use my abilities."
"And besides..."
"They aren’t qualified."
Montlo blinked.
"...Not qualified?"
Shen Yu didn’t explain further.
It wasn’t arrogance.
It was simply because...
The Goddess Pursuit System had never displayed information for either woman.
No panel.
No favorability.
No notification.
That meant one thing.
The system didn’t even recognize them as goddesses.
If there were no rewards...
Why would he waste his effort?
Montlo merely shook his head helplessly.
Young people...
He sighed inwardly.
At the front of the carriage...
Mylinka heard Shen Yu’s words.
She turned slightly.
Her icy eyes rested on him for a brief moment.
Then she silently looked away.
BANG!
BANG!
BANG!
The train accelerated again.
Outside the windows...
A platform slowly emerged from the endless white fog.
At that moment...
Shen Yu suddenly felt dizzy.
His thoughts became sluggish.
It felt like he hadn’t slept for days.
He frowned.
"What..."
He pressed a hand against his forehead.
Looking around...
He discovered everyone else was experiencing the same thing.
Some had already closed their eyes.
Others rubbed their temples.
Even Bill frowned slightly.
Just then—
A cheerful female voice echoed through the carriage.
"Drinks."
"Snacks."
"Fast food."
"If anyone needs anything..."
"Feel free to have a look."
Clang.
The carriage door slowly opened.
A food cart rolled inside.
Pushing it...
Was a tall foreign woman.
She stood around 178 centimeters.
Golden curly hair rested softly upon her shoulders.
Deep blue eyes sparkled with intelligence.
Her facial features carried obvious Western characteristics...
Yet her lips were small and rosy, unlike the thicker lips typical of many foreigners.
She wore a fitted black blazer.
A black pencil skirt hugged her curves tightly.
Below it...
Black fishnet stockings wrapped around her long legs.
High heels clicked rhythmically against the floor.
Tap.
Tap.
Tap.
Her hips swayed naturally as she walked.
She smiled brightly.
"If you don’t buy now..."
"It’ll cost more later."
Although she was clearly foreign...
She spoke Dragon Country’s sales pitch with perfect fluency.
The passengers exchanged uncertain looks.
No one responded.
Shen Yu, however...
Couldn’t take his eyes off her.
His gaze grew increasingly intense.
Not because of her appearance...
But because—
After remaining silent for so long...
The Goddess Pursuit System finally reacted.
[Target Detected]
[Suitable Goddess Candidate Found]
[Initializing Favorability Interface...]
A familiar notification appeared before Shen Yu’s eyes.
The corner of his mouth slowly lifted into a smile.
Finally...
The first true target in this SS-Rank dungeon has appeared.