131: Dick's live teaching

Chapter 131: Dick's On-Site Teaching

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Several hours later, Dick and his group arrived at the check-in point on the First Layer, which was a flat, circular plaza.

A sensing magic array was set up in the plaza. As long as one passed through with a check-in card, the mark of the First Layer check-in point would be automatically attached.

This was not difficult at all. As long as one followed the main group at the beginning, even the worst teams could easily check in.

However, the Nate Team had seriously deviated from the main group. Due to spending too much time looking for the Spirit Snake Madam in the BOSS room, they were the last ones.

At this time, those still staying on the First Layer were mostly teams with little ambition, mostly amateur teams, and some teams specializing in scavenging.

The Gaia Dungeon was closed for a whole month before the competition started. The Beasts, treasure chests, and various rare treasures inside were completely refreshed.

Some people signed up for the Championship not for the results, but just to make money. Their purpose was to hunt Beasts, open treasure chests, and dig for materials.

The closer they got to the First Layer check-in point, the more people there were around. In some narrow places, congestion even occurred.

Some people were walking back, all looking unhappy and cursing under their breath.

"Those guys from the Mad Bull Squad are really going too far, actually doing such thuggish acts!"

"I have never seen such a shameless person. They clearly have the strength to be in the top hundred, yet they bully weak teams like us..."

"The Adventurer's Guild should step in and manage this. The Mad Bull Squad is clearly a serious violation..."

"Damn it, how unlucky. The experience of this Championship is terrible..."

Listening to the angry curses of the surrounding adventurers, Dick probably knew what had happened ahead. This was a normal manifestation of ugly human nature.

Dick sneered, continued to lead the team forward without fear, and soon arrived in front of the plaza.

Although this was not the entrance to the Second Layer, it was the Youth Group check-in point and a necessary path for young adventurers.

At this time, road barriers were set up here, and a thick barrier surrounded the plaza, strictly prohibiting anyone from entering.

A five-person team stood in front of the road barrier. It was the Mad Bull Squad, as mentioned by the adventurers just now, and also the check-in point they had cordoned off.

"Those who want to go in and check in, it's one hundred gold coins per person. If you want to enter, enter quickly, or the price will increase later."

"Children under eighteen have a 'discount', they have to pay two hundred gold coins, because they are easy to bully!"

"Heh heh, if the appearance is good, we also support payment with your body..."

Dick knew that this kind of thing would happen. There were quite a few adventurer teams who took advantage of the situation. Things like benevolence, righteousness, and morality simply did not exist.

Making money, it's not shameful.

After a simple glance, Dick quickly learned the identities of the five people. They were all Berserkers, and their average level reached thirty.

Undoubtedly, this Mad Bull Squad could completely compete for the top hundred. Their strength was definitely first-class in the Championship.

However, they chose to "set up a checkpoint and charge fees" on the First Layer, bullying the weak with their strength.

Dick's evaluation of this was... quite business-minded, but this was a one-time deal. Their reputation would be ruined, and they probably wouldn't be able to get by in Amyria afterwards.

The Mad Bull Squad was very smart. They deliberately waited on the First Layer for a while until most of the strong teams had left before starting to cordon off the area and set up checkpoints, specifically extorting weaker teams.

One hundred gold coins per person, neither too much nor too little. Some people with a little money in their families could afford it.

"Hmph, in my Aimiya Empire, only the Royal Family and nobles are qualified to set up checkpoints. What are they? When I go back, I will order them arrested!"

Elizabeth was very unhappy. Even through the mask, Dick could imagine the Empress's puffed-up face.

"Your Majesty, I can bring them all to justice right now..." Cecilia said eagerly from the side.

Although Cecilia was only a Level 31 Rogue, every member of the Mad Bull Squad was almost the same level as her.

But as Dick had always emphasized, job level was never the only standard for evaluating strength.

Cecilia could completely take on the five people of the Mad Bull Squad by herself. The strength of the Empress's personal guard was beyond doubt!

"Very good. According to the laws of my Aimiya Empire, those who commit serious extortion should have their tongues cut out and their hands chopped off..."

Just as Elizabeth gave the order, the captain of the Mad Bull Squad suddenly whistled, then walked towards the Nate Team members with a lewd smile.

"Yo, isn't this the number one beauty on the Aimiya Empire's beautiful girl ranking? Seeing your lovely face today is truly astonishing..."

"Fluorescent Flame!"

Before the captain finished speaking, Alice directly raised her hand and launched a Fluorescent Flame. With that terrifying magic intensity, it was clear she wasn't holding back at all.

But because her intention was too obvious, the captain of the Mad Bull Squad easily dodged it with a side roll.

"Tsk!"

Dick couldn't help but frown upon seeing this. Was this the disciple he had taught?

"Alice, what are you doing?"

Dick's stern reprimand stunned Alice, leaving her standing there somewhat at a loss.

"Your attack just now was too crude. What if this person was hiding their strength and counter-attacked during your casting interval?"

"Oh... I'm sorry."

Seeing Alice lower her head in shame, Dick curled his lip and said, "How did I teach you before? When you attack, it must be a sure kill. If it's not a sure kill, you shouldn't easily attack. I don't want to see you make the same mistake again..."

Dick lectured Alice like a strict teacher, completely ignoring the captain of the Mad Bull Squad beside him, which made the captain feel very unhappy.

As a Level 33 Berserker, he was the only protagonist right now. Why was this Dick so arrogant, talking to himself here?

"Oi, you kid, that's enough..."

Thud.

A head rolled onto the ground. It was the captain of the Mad Bull Squad, who hadn't even finished speaking.

His face still held that arrogant expression from just now. He didn't even have time to react at all. Dick's decapitation speed was too outrageous.

Sheathing his sword, Dick looked at Alice and continued to educate her, "Did you understand my demonstration just now?"

"Yes, I understand." Alice nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

Behind Dick, a headless corpse stood frozen in place, blood raining down rhythmically like a fountain.