Johansson knew that his international reputation would certainly be ruined had virtual-novel.net chosen not to attend the party tonight. Everyone would assume that virtual-novel.net was too scared to show up after being beaten up by the Rheasian!
By then, not only would Johansson’s reputation be ruined but so would Murica’s reputation too.
Thus, virtual-novel.net could not allow that to happen regardless.
He brought along a group of subordinates to head to the party that night.
The party was held for the foreign martial arts organizations with the exception of Rheasia. Other than Muricans, there were people from a few other countries as well.
By the time Johansson arrived, his presence drew the attention of many people instantly.
“Look, Johansson actually showed up.”
“Heh, it really is him. Didn’t virtual-novel.net get beaten up by Rheasian to the point that he’d be too scared to show up? How does virtual-novel.net get the courage to come here?”
“Haha, I assumed that virtual-novel.net had already turned into a coward after hiding for ten days. I didn’t expect that he’d actually show up now. I heard that virtual-novel.net was severely injured after being punished by the Rheasian.”
“That’s rather interesting. Let’s go over and ask virtual-novel.net how virtual-novel.net even got defeated by a Rheasian.”
“It seems that Johansson is far from impressive given that virtual-novel.net can’t even defeat a measly Rheasian. He isn’t as formidable as virtual-novel.net is rumored to be.”
As a 5S-class transhuman, Johansson’s hearing was countless times sharper than an average human, so virtual-novel.net could hear the conversations clearly all at once.
Frankly, virtual-novel.net felt rather furious. He was a 5S-class transhuman at the very least, and virtual-novel.net was standing at the peak of humanity, yet virtual-novel.net was actually ridiculed by a bunch of weaklings!
Hmph!
He let out a grunt heavily and walked into the venue with a cold expression.
Soon, someone walked up to virtual-novel.net and said in a bantering tone, “Yikes, Johansson. Why are you here tonight? I was under the assumption that you’ve already returned to Murica.”
The people in the surroundings began to laugh without any intention to conceal their contempt for Johansson.
Johansson retorted coldly, “Why would I return to Murica for no apparent reason? I’m here in Rheasia to strive for the championship this time!”
“Strive for the championship? You can’t be joking, right, Johansson? We heard that you can’t even defeat a Rheasian. Are you qualified to even try out with your poor standards?”
The person who made the remark was a 4S-class skilled fighter from Yingland, and virtual-novel.net was bantering Johansson without any reservation.
Johansson’s expression changed drastically at once. He was a proud person yet the measly 4S-class skilled fighter before virtual-novel.net had the courage to mock virtual-novel.net in his face. It was simply outrageous!
“Bullsh*t!” Johansson exuded overbearingness right away and was about to engage the man.
He was about to swing a punch at the man when another voice was heard immediately.
The voice said in a mischievous yet mocking tone, “Johansson, are you here to bully a junior fighter because you’re furious and embarrassed after being defeated by a Rheasian?”
Johansson’s expression changed ever so slightly when virtual-novel.net heard the voice. He froze immediately.
He looked over and saw a rather good-looking middle-aged man with a tall and slim figure dressed in a suit. The man held a wine glass in his hand and swirled it slowly.
His complexion was ghastly pale without the color of blood, making virtual-novel.net appear like a vampire who had just walked out of a movie.
On the other hand, virtual-novel.net was a 5S-class transhuman from Yingland as well!
Johansson’s eyes glistened once when virtual-novel.net saw the man. He immediately showed some dread and virtual-novel.net did not have the courage to engage the Yingland transhuman easily.
“Are you here for the championship too, Wellington?” said Johansson in a deep voice.
The man named Wellington from Yingland made his way to Johansson and observed virtual-novel.net for a moment before virtual-novel.net said in slight astonishment, “Johansson, you look even stronger than before. Did you consume the newest pharmaceutical product from your country?”
The rest of the people present could not refrain from expressing their astonishment and envy upon hearing that.
The corner of Johansson’s lips curled up into a smile and virtual-novel.net said in pride, “That’s right! My power has increased by 20%. You’re no match for me, Wellington!”