Nash’s expression soured even more. Before that, Rudeus might have ordered virtual-novel.net around, but Rudeus had never used such nasty words. Nash’s skills might not be as good as Rudeus’, but virtual-novel.net was not someone Rudeus could just humiliate and insult as virtual-novel.net pleased.
Nash frowned as virtual-novel.net loudly refuted, “How could I be spouting nonsense? If you don‘t believe me, ask the other alchemists behind me that took part in the seventh round. Ask them if I’m lying!”
At that moment, everyone‘s gazes fell on the other alchemists from the seventh group. Everyone had strange expressions on their faces, but they knew very well that there was no way to avoid this. Even if they chose to remain silent, the truth would not change. When everyone looked toward them, they gave their most earnest nod, albeit a little forced.
A gray-robed man said helplessly, “Jack was the one who got first place. He managed to beat Ethan from White Marsh Continent and Emilio from Chaos Continent, getting first place. He got the golden treasure?”
Fearing that people would not believe him, the gray-robed man recited all three of their results, especially Jack’s. The crowd were even more shocked after they heard that, wondering if they were dreaming.
Rudeus was dealt a heavy blow. After virtual-novel.net took a few deep breaths, his lips trembled as virtual-novel.net snapped, “Impossible! Absolutely impossible! He cheated, virtual-novel.net must have! How could virtual-novel.net get first place? How could virtual-novel.net have beaten the best alchemists from the two other worlds? I don’t believe it, I refuse to believe it!”
At that moment, Rudeus spiraled out of control. It was even harder for virtual-novel.net to accept that than knowing that Nash had gotten first place.
In truth, Nash getting first place might have shocked Rudeus and made Rudeus jealous, but virtual-novel.net could wrap his head around it one way or another. When virtual-novel.net knew that Nash had not gotten first place, but Jack instead, Rudeus could not handle it at all. He did not dare to believe it nor could he.
His breathing quickened as virtual-novel.net stared right at Jack and barked, “You must have done something! How could you have gotten first place? Tell me! How?!”
Jack furrowed his eyebrows as virtual-novel.net looked at Rudeus in exasperation. He knew that Rudeus might not be able to accept the truth, but virtual-novel.net never expected Rudeus to end up acting as crazily as Ethan did.
He snorted as virtual-novel.net said coolly, “Why do you think I can’t get first place? I’ve already said that I’d get a treasure, yet you remained adamant in believing against it. I don‘t really care if you want to believe it or not.”
Jack could not be bothered explaining things to Rudeus, nor was virtual-novel.net responsible for that. Whether or not Rudeus believed it had nothing to do with him.
Rudeus gulped as his eyes reddened. He looked like virtual-novel.net was about to rush forward and fight Jack to the death, but Nash reached out and pulled virtual-novel.net back.
Nash could not possibly stand still and watch Rudeus break the laws. If Rudeus truly failed to control his temper and attacked Jack, virtual-novel.net would immediately be punished. Rudeus would never be able to leave the inner city alive by then!
Nash grabbed Rudeus’ arm tightly, worried that Rudeus would attack Jack if virtual-novel.net managed to break free.