IMAO Chapter 77

Everyone knew about Ji Rong getting beaten that day, and they also learned something about him finding his Omega father. After all, this was gossip about their War God. Who could resist the urge to gossip?

Their previous theory about a down-and-out noble from Hoyt marrying the Federation’s War God and climbing to the peak of success through their child seemed a bit off…

Even the Foreign Affairs Department struggled with this matter, yet the War God’s partner resolved it with just one call. Hoyt’s Thornflower family wasn’t exactly small fry, so what kind of background did their War God’s partner really have?

Damn!

After pondering deeply for a while, He Chuan finally said, “Let’s head back first.”

Jiang Yuan and Ji Rong had no objections. Just as they were about to leave, Ansley, who had just recovered from the shock of Will kneeling, gathered his courage and rushed in front of them. “Um… thank you both so much for today! Could I get your contact information? I’d like to treat you to a meal to show my gratitude!”

Ansley’s eyes were red. He was obviously still shaken by the sudden turn of events.

Ji Rong raised an eyebrow. Why did this Omega make him feel so uncomfortable… especially the way he looked at Jiang Yuan?

Jiang Yuan looked at Ansley. Although today’s conflict happened because of this Omega, he would still help if it happened again. Just as he was about to decline, someone beat him to it.

“We accept your thanks. Helping others without expecting anything in return is a traditional Federation virtue. As for contact information, that won’t be necessary.” Ji Rong cut in the conversation and declined with a polite smile.

“Oh…”

Seeing Ansley’s stunned expression, Ji Rong’s lips curved slightly.

Who didn’t know this routine? This little Omega asking for contact information must have taken a liking to Jiang Yuan because of this incident and wanted to pursue him!

Not on his watch. No Omega, Beta, or Alpha should even think about pursuing Jiang Yuan!

Only him! He was the only one allowed to pursue Jiang Yuan!

“Yes, we accept your thanks, but anything else won’t be necessary,” Jiang Yuan added in a gentle tone to the Omega boy before him.

After declining Ansley’s invitation, Jiang Yuan and Ji Rong left with He Chuan.

Once they were gone, Anson patted his son’s back and said, “Don’t think about it. You and that Alpha could never work out.”

Ansley shook his head with a bitter smile. “I…”

Ansley wanted to explain that he wasn’t interested in pursuing that Alpha called Ji Rong, he… he…

Biting his lip, Ansley gazed at the Beta walking shoulder to shoulder with the Alpha in the distance. He gave up trying to explain. Even if his heart fluttered for the Beta called Jiang Yuan rather than the Alpha, it still wouldn’t be possible.

…

Silver Palace.

The old man’s brows furrowed deeply into wrinkles as he received messages from He Chuan and the Foreign Affairs Department, feeling a headache coming on.

Jiang Yuan and Ji Rong had never disappointed him in competitions. After hearing about this incident, he felt the children hadn’t done anything wrong, but looking at the ‘Thornflower’ family’s information, he rubbed his temples with both hands.

Troublesome.

Should he look for Prince Hosea or Marshal Hans?

After long deliberation, Alfonso decided to go with Prince Hosea. Although Hans was a Marshal and sounded powerful, the one who really called the shots in Hoyt was Prince Hosea’s older brother, His Majesty the Sacred Emperor of the Hoyt Empire.

Just as Alfonso was preparing to swallow his pride and seek help from Hoyt’s unpredictable Hosea, his communicator rang.

He Chuan?

Alfonso frowned when he saw the caller’s name. Did the Thornflower family move so quickly? He Chuan had just contacted him, and now he needed help again?

Answering the call, Alfonso’s voice grew serious. “What is it? I was about to contact Prince Hosea about this matter.”

“Ah, Marshal, no need to contact Prince Hosea!” He Chuan hurriedly said, “I’m on my way back with both of them!”

Alfonso was taken aback, his voice faltering, “What?”

“Everything’s been resolved!” He Chuan quickly explained the situation to Alfonso.

After ending the call, Alfonso’s brows didn’t relax; instead, they furrowed deeper.

In just minutes… Ji Chong’s partner had already resolved the matter. Hearing He Chuan’s description, he couldn’t help but feel deeply confused.

In Hoyt, only their ‘God’ Horace could make a major noble admit fault immediately without direct evidence!

He was increasingly curious about their War God’s partner’s identity. What kind of person could reach the Iron-Blooded Emperor and get him to help?

Alfonso pondered for a long time but couldn’t find a satisfactory answer.

…

[Destined Showdown!]

[Federation vs. Rick: A Decisive Battle!!]

[This is a destined showdown, who will win and who will lose?]

—”This draw is really something! Rick drawing Federation, what kind of death match is this?”

—”The war between the two countries ended over twenty years ago, but… you know!”

—”It’s less about the competition and more about national face.”

—”After all, when enemies meet, blood runs hot!”

—”Damn, I bet one stellar coin on Federation winning!”

—”Pfft, why even bet? Federation will definitely win. Have you seen how fierce Federation is this year? You headline-chasers are just trying to bait clicks!”

In the quarter-finals, Federation drew their match against the Rick Empire, the same empire that had once launched a blitzkrieg against them.

Basil[mfn]The raw says 巴兹尔 (Bā pǔluó), which can be transliterated to Pablo, However, this should be Basil. The Ba character is the same as Basil’s Ba. And 普罗 (pǔluó) means proletariat. I didn’t know what that meant lol. Google definition says “workers or working-class people, regarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism).” and I’m not sure how to translate this part, so I am using Basil to make it easier for me.[/mfn]’s eyes darkened as he watched more and more people discussing the match online, his expression growing increasingly grim.

In previous years, no one could have predicted the match results, and people wouldn’t have spoken so harshly. But this year… this year Federation had two monsters! The first time he met those two brats, everything went wrong!

His Falcon Squad…

Just thinking about the elite squad that those two had wiped out made Basil’s heart ache. And if those two hadn’t been on the Goddess of Destiny that day, Rick could have gotten back one of their generals!

Although Basil hoped their team could win, having watched the matches, he knew clearly that they had no chance of winning this one!

Basil took a deep breath.

Those two little devils! Nothing good ever came from crossing paths with them!

…

Meanwhile, Federation’s seven-member team stood at attention before Alfonso.

The old man crossed his hands, his gaze sweeping over Gu Bai’s group of five as he said with a smile, “Next match, if any of you five get eliminated, prepare to face the consequences!”

Although the old man was smiling, Gu Bai felt a chill run down his spine. Marshal Alfonso was terrifying today!

The five stood straighter. “Yes, sir!”

Then Alfonso’s gaze landed on Jiang Yuan and Ji Rong, saying, “You two, when you’re in the match, go all out! Show no mercy!”

Jiang Yuan and Ji Rong stood ramrod straight, answering in unison, “Yes, Marshal!”

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