Clap! Clap! Clap!The sound of applause thundered through the town square.The spectators who had gathered in the square were all immersed in the same enthusiasm, witnessing the open competition for the position of new member of the Tectona Security Division, as well as the status of Esquire.A week earlier, the City Council had announced that anyone living in Tectona, regardless of social background, was eligible to participate in the competition.This made any Tectonian with certain talents or skills interested in trying their luck.Commoners were also eager to sign up. Although new members of the Security Division had to come from the nobility, Charles made an exception for this year's event. Commoners were allowed to enter the competition and were eligible for the same title.Over the past week, almost all eligible citizens had enthusiastically signed up. They submitted their biodata and what they had done and would do if selected as the next member of the Security Division.By th
When Charles saw the last name on the list, he didn't continue reading. He just remained silent for a while, which made everyone there wonder why. Was something wrong? At that moment, the second most senior member of the City Council after Charles stood up and approached him. "Is everything all right?" the senior member asked. The question snapped Charles out of his thoughts. "Yes! There's no problem! I'll continue," he replied. "The last contestant, Jeff-Jeffrey of the Drummond family!" he announced with a slightly hesitant tone. Did Charles hate the Drummonds as much as most of the other aristocratic families hated the Drummonds? Was that the reason why he was so reluctant to mention anyone associated with their name? At the same time, the old man was surprised. "What happened? Why isn't his name on the list?" Charles wondered as he closed the folder and returned to his seat. It was a sacred Top 100. Every year, the number of contestants who would participate was always goin
Super-Auto.Ever since Lucas had mentioned the name, Daniel had felt a little familiar with it. The name also made him a little excited.It was not the first time he had heard the name. Helena had told him about Super-Auto before, not only good things, but also how the dealer always wanted to be one step ahead of Tec-Auto and was willing to do anything to destroy the latter.Lucas' arrival satisfied his curiosity. He had wanted to know who was behind the other company that was trying to destroy his."So you are the one who tried to mess with my company several times! Let's see who will get messed up this time!" Daniel said in his heart, hiding his anger.Daniel knew that he could not object. As a commoner, his status was lower than Lucas'. But he was not without ideas.He adjusted his tie and said, "I am sorry, Your Excellency. What if I offer a donation that is higher than what he paid?"Lucas looked at Daniel with his head tilted slightly. "What did you say? You are the new owner of
What?Is it true?Lucas' laughter stopped abruptly when he heard the news."Forgive me, Your Excellency! But are you sure?"Lucas still couldn't accept the fact that Daniel had sent so much money."Are you saying that we are lying or that we made a mistake in identifying the sender?"The leader asked back, staring sharply at Lucas.In reality, according to the secret archives of the city of Tectona, the city's public account could also be accessed by any core member of the city council. Since this information was available in real time, they could see who had made the transactions and the amount of money involved."Forgive me, Your Excellency!"Lucas turned to Daniel with a mocking look.'Did this idiot get the money from selling his company? Did he think I couldn't donate more? I'm going to put an end to his story right now!He said while maintaining his demeaning look,"Are you happy? Don't be too satisfied! It's just a small amount! You'll see how much I can donate to the city!"'W
Two billion!Someone had transferred two billion dollars to the city's public account. But it was not in the name of Lucas or anyone related to the Hopkins family.What is this all about?What should we do now?All the core members of the City Council were now stunned by what they had just read. As they sank into disbelief, their minds were filled with various questions.What decision should they make?Should they allow this fundraising war to continue?Seeing that the council members were silent, Lucas opened his mouth. He wanted to lighten the mood so that the leader could make his decision immediately.Trying to decorate his lips with the widest possible smile, he asked."Excuse me, Your Excellency, is there anything else we should wait for? Or is there something you wish to communicate?"Sigh!The leader took a deep breath and said."Mr. Lucas, I have a question for you.""Yes, please, Your Excellency!""Are you willing to give the same amount of money again?"This question was li
The joy and pride Daniel had felt yesterday vanished completely when his name was not on the list.His frustration grew even more when he heard that his friend, who had supported him from the beginning, had submitted his own name to participate in the competition."Daniel, in one week there will be an open competition to select new members of the Security Division! I'm not interested in participating in such an event, but don't worry! I will try to make sure that you can participate!"Those were Jeffrey's last words before Daniel left his palace a week ago."What did Jeffrey mean by that? Does he want the title for himself as well? He shouldn't have pretended to support me," Daniel thought, trying to control his emotions.That's when young Drummond suddenly appeared in front of him. "Daniel, where have you been? I've been looking for you!"Jeffrey's face lit up as he said this. He tried to put his arm around Daniel's shoulder, but the Tec-Auto boss recklessly pushed his hand away."He
Daniel went alone to arena number 50. Before arriving there, he had lost Jeffrey, who had gone somewhere without telling him.When he arrived there, he only saw a referee standing at the edge of the arena. No one else was there.Not long after, he saw a young man with very short hair, almost bald, enter the arena. "Maybe this person's name is Luca!" he thought. "But I didn't notice anything strange about him!"For the next few minutes, only the three of them were present. As the number indicated, this arena not only had the last number, but also the fewest spectators. Since Luca's arrival, there had been no spectators at all."Oh come on! Seriously! Am I the only one who's going to watch this match?" thought Daniel after he was sure that no one else would come to the place.Then he heard the voice of the announcer again."Attention! All participants must be in their respective arenas within three minutes! Any delay, even if it's only a few seconds, will result in disqualification."Wh
Daniel and Luca faced each other at a distance of ten meters. According to the rules, Luca had the opportunity to attack Daniel three times first. If he failed in these three attacks, then Daniel would attack back.The referee then released the chain that surrounded the arena, leaving only a circular mark on the ground no less than twenty meters in diameter."You must watch your feet and not cross the line. If both of your feet cross the line completely, you will be declared the loser, even if your opponent fails to hit you!" the referee explained the rule before giving the signal."Get ready! Fight!" he shouted, then stepped aside. His attention was focused on the two contestants in front of him."Accept my punch, you descendant of traitors," Luca said, then disappeared.Luca called Daniel that because he believed that Daniel was the last descendant of the Drummond family, who were considered traitors for supporting the Baldini family.In an instant, he was three meters off the groun