After a discussion among the higher-ups of the Red Wing, they finally decided to elect a man named Hobbes as their leader.
He was a black-haired, black-bearded man with the strength of a Ferocious Blood Warrior. He had a high prestige in the Red Wing.
"Sir Gray, you're challenging the leader of the Fighting Mantis Mercenary Group tomorrow. Where are your berserk blood fiends?
Do you need us to help you transport them to the duel arena? "
The black-haired man, Hobbes, asked Gray.
"I didn't bring them."
Gray shook his head and said.
"You didn't bring them?"
"How come?"
Hearing this, the higher-ups of the Red Wing could not help but change their expressions. Although Gray's combat strength was already extraordinary, what gave them the greatest confidence was still the four berserk blood fiends of Gray.
They believed that the four berserk blood fiends could definitely tear the leader of the Fighting Mantis Mercenary Group to shreds.
But now, Gray actually said that he did not bring the four berserk blood fiends with him!
"Sir Gray, about tomorrow's duel between you and the leader of the Fighting Mantis Mercenary Group …?"
The woman in red, whose name was Alice, looked worried.
"Since I dared to challenge the leader of the Fighting Mantis Mercenary Group, I naturally have confidence."
Gray shook his head slightly and then looked at the woman in red, Alice.
"You heard the agreement between your former leader and me at that time. Where is the corpse hair ape he mentioned?"
The higher-ups of the Red Wing looked at each other. Gray had already challenged the leader of the Fighting Mantis Mercenary Group to a duel. They were not worried that Gray would no longer care about the Red Wing after hearing the news. Finally, the woman in red, Alice said.
"We found the corpse hair ape in the Thunder Forest."
"Thunder Forest?"
Gray recalled and could not remember this forest. He could not help but ask.
"Where is this forest located?"
"It is in the territory of the Duke of Nehem's family."
Alice replied.
"Duke of Nehem's territory …"
Gray nodded and understood the general direction.
The Navam Dukedom was located at the southern border of the Purple Moon Kingdom, bordering the Flame Kingdom.
If he wanted to go there, Gray would have to go back the way he came, back to the Siderni territory, and then pass through the Siderni territory. He would have to travel the same distance as Mercenary City before finally arriving.
"The last time you met it, what were the ranks of the blood fiends guarding it?"
"We didn't dare to get too close. We only took a look from afar and then left. However, judging from their size, there should be two barbarian level blood fiends and seven or eight savage level blood fiends."
"Two Barbaric Level Blood Fiends and seven or eight Savage Level Blood Fiends?"
Gray was delighted at first, but then he couldn't help but frown.
To be able to control two barbarian level blood fiends and seven to eight mad level blood fiends, even if this blood fiend was not a corpse-fur ape, it was definitely a high-level blood fiend.
However, to be able to control two barbarian level blood fiends and seven or eight savage level blood fiends, this was a little difficult.
Although his strength was not bad, he was definitely not a match for two barbarian level blood fiends and seven or eight savage level blood fiends, even if he only used his physical strength.
"Hunting the corpse-fur ape will take some time. With my current strength, it's not enough to hunt it."
After hesitating for a long time, Gray finally shook his head helplessly.
With his current strength, hunting the corpse-fur ape was no different from courting death. Therefore, the plan to hunt the corpse-fur ape could only be put aside for the time being.
"It seems that I still need to consume the blood of a barbarian level wind-type special blood fiend."
Originally, with the corpse-fur ape as a better choice, he was prepared to leave the opportunity to consume the blood of the corpse-fur ape. However, it was impossible to hunt the corpse-fur ape in a short period of time. If he wanted to become stronger, he could only choose to consume the blood of a barbarian level wind-type special blood fiend.
"However, if the power of my Frosty Wind Blade can reach the barbarian level after consuming the blood, I should be able to hunt the corpse-fur ape."
A sharp light flashed in Gray's eyes.
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"What's going on? Why are all of you so badly injured?"
The leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group asked angrily when he saw that the mercenaries who were sent to deal with the Red Wing were all badly injured.
"It's the new leader of the Red Wing. It's that guy who led the Red Wing's men to injure us!"
"That guy is very heavy-handed. Many of our brothers have fractured bones. Moreover, that guy even clamored that he would challenge you to a duel in the arena tomorrow morning."
"Leader, you must avenge us!"
"That's right. That guy is too arrogant. You must kill him!"
The twenty or so injured members of the Mantis Mercenary Group all said angrily.
"He injured all of you and challenged me to a duel in the morning tomorrow?
Did he really say that? "
The leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group's face darkened.
"Yes, leader. That's what that guy said."
A member of the Mantis Mercenary Group who had the strength of a Ferocious Blood Warrior said.
"How is his strength?"
The leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group looked gloomy, like a volcano that would erupt at any time.
"Very strong."
Another member of the Mantis Mercenary Group who had the strength of a Ferocious Warrior said with a serious expression.
"Both Gos and I besieged him, but we were no match for him. It's very likely that he's already a Ferocious Warrior."
"It's very likely that he's already a Ferocious Warrior?"
The leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group's eyes flickered with uncertainty.
On the second morning, a large number of mercenaries rushed to the Duel Arena. Very quickly, the Duel Arena was filled with people. Among them, there was no lack of powerful mercenary groups. Those mercenary groups that had Barbarian Blood Warriors leading them had all sent people.
The green-haired siblings and the red-haired lady appeared in the arena again.
"The leader of the Red Wing hasn't been buried yet, right?
Why did they decide to attack the leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group so quickly? "
The green-haired young man, Elijah, was slightly puzzled.
"The Mantis Mercenary Group attacked the Red Wing's base yesterday!"
The red-haired lady, Felmia, said.
As a member of the Lex family, she naturally knew everything that happened in Mercenary City.
"I see. No wonder."
The green-haired young man, Elijah, nodded in realization.
"It seems that he intends to solve the problem once and for all."
Gray appeared in the arena.
Looking at the arena that had been repaired, but the traces of yesterday's destruction could still be seen. He could not help but sigh in his heart.
Yesterday, he was still standing in the arena, but today, he was standing in the arena. He could not help but sigh at the impermanence of the world.
"Are you going to avenge the dead leader of the Red Wing?"
The leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group walked out from a passage and looked coldly at Gray.
Originally, he did not think much of a young man like Gray, but the news from his subordinates yesterday made him pay more attention to Gray.
He could easily defeat the siege of two Ferocious Warriors, and most importantly, he had the guts to challenge him, a Ferocious Warrior. His ability was very likely that he was also a Ferocious Warrior.
His opponent was so young, but he was already a Ferocious Warrior. He could not help but be slightly wary of his background.
Fortunately, this was Mercenary City, a place where the aristocratic forces could not interfere. Although he was wary, he was not afraid of him.
"No, I don't intend to avenge him."
Gray shook his head.
"You don't intend to avenge him?"
Hearing this unexpected answer, the leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group was slightly surprised.
"Yes, I don't intend to avenge him, but I promised him to take over the Red Wing. In other words, the Red Wing is now my force."
Gray looked at the leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group calmly.
"I don't care about the grudges between you and the Red Wing, but after this, your Mantis Mercenary Group can no longer attack the Red Wing, because it is already my force."
"That's impossible. If the Red Wing is not destroyed, my Mantis Mercenary Group will never stop."
The leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group snorted coldly.
"Then there's no other way."
Gray shrugged. Since the other party did not agree to his condition, there was naturally no room for discussion.
"In other words, you want to take over the grudges between the Red Wing and my Mantis Mercenary Group?"
The leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group said coldly.
"If you want to think of it that way, you can say that."
Gray's face turned cold.
"Hmph —"
The leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group snorted coldly. He crossed his left and right hands and pulled out two swords from his waist.
White light suddenly flashed on the two swords. Taking advantage of the dazzling white light, he suddenly leaped out and quickly rushed toward Gray.
In a duel of life and death, he did not care whether he was despicable or not!
Swish, swish!
The distance of dozens of meters was covered in the blink of an eye. The short sword in his left hand pierced toward Gray's heart, while the short sword in his right hand swept toward Gray's throat. At the same time, he aimed at two of Gray's vital points.
Whoosh!
The two short swords slid through Gray's throat and heart respectively, but his expression changed slightly. He quickly crossed the two swords in front of his chest to protect himself.
Crackle, crackle!
At this moment, a sword flashing with lightning came slashing straight at him.
It was Gray who made the move. What the leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group passed by just now was just his fast-moving afterimage.
As for him who was dazzled at first, how could it be possible with his infrared perception?
Boom!
With a loud boom, dirt and rocks flew everywhere. The air shook violently, and the snow in the sky was directly blown away by the raging wind.
The leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group retreated continuously to reduce the force, but Gray did not move at all.
The difference in strength between the two was clearly shown.
In addition, Gray's speed was obviously faster than the leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group. Whether it was speed or strength, Gray was superior to the leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group.
"The opponent's speed and strength are stronger than mine!"
After coming to this conclusion, the leader of the Mantis Mercenary Group suddenly became slightly dignified as he retreated.
At their level, a battle was no longer a competition of speed and strength. The ability of the blood fiends was the main factor in a battle.
However, powerful speed and strength were obviously an advantage. This made him wary of Gray.