Chapter 68 Swearing on my brother’s head

"Of course it's true!" Old Wang slapped his chest. "I dare swear on the head of my best brother, Fantasi!"

"D*mn, Brother, you're swearing on your own head..."

"My head isn't worth much, don't interrupt!" Old Wang waved his hand to cut off Fantasi's complaint and said passionately, "In the end, Principal Karida was finally convinced by me. She agreed that our squad would pay three million Rio for the martial arts hall repairs, but if we rank in the top five in the next assessment, everything will be forgiven!"

Old Wang deliberately raised the standard a bit to make these guys more mindful.

"It does sound like something Karida would do." Winnie didn't believe it at first, but the last part made sense. She knew Karida well enough; that woman was ruthless in the Alliance, only recognizing results. If something was useful, she would protect it; otherwise, she could skin you alive.

"Top five in the school..." Kela frowned. Before today’s fight with Mo Tong, she hadn’t realized how far behind she was compared to true experts. Now it seemed like a world apart.

The team did have an incredibly strong Winnie, so passing the average line wasn't difficult, but to compete for rankings, they needed overall strength. With herself, Wu Di, Fantasi, and Wang Feng dragging them down, relying solely on Winnie to get into the top five was nearly impossible.

"Can... can we do it?" Fantasi clearly lacked confidence.

"The assessment is at the end of the year. Is this the time to worry about it?" Old Wang slapped him on the back of the head. "Always missing the point! Three million Rio! We need to pay three million Rio!"

The other four people in the dorm immediately understood.

"I don't have any money!" Fantasi answered first. He was truly broke; two H8s had drained his savings, leaving him with just a thousand Rio to live on.

Kela and Wu Di shook their heads simultaneously. For orcs to have money? That would only happen if the sun rose from the west.

"What are you looking at me for!" Winnie looked wary. "I don't have any money either!"

"I know..." Old Wang sighed and said with a grin, "Why don't you borrow some? Come on, your family is huge; even a single hair from their leg is thicker than our waists. A few million Rio is nothing..."

Winnie shrugged her shoulders and said disdainfully, "If I could borrow, would I still be eating burgers at that crappy restaurant every day? I'm almost sick of it. Hey, Fantasi, you said it yourself, dinner at the Burj Al Arab tonight!"

It seemed she was being 'sanctioned' by her family... Old Wang nodded in agreement. If he had such a troublesome child, he'd sanction her too!

"... So that's how it is." Old Wang was disappointed, hoping to extort some spare change from a big family...

No way, he couldn't believe having such a valuable asset nearby and not making use of it.

Old Wang slapped his forehead. "Right, I have a great idea!"

"Winnie, that's the Hell Island Flame Anglu Bear, right?" Old Wang said with enthusiasm, "That's quite rare. Let's put it on display! I'll find a venue and sell tickets. Ten thousand Rio to see it, one hundred to touch it. Each session lasts five minutes, and we can sell thousands of tickets. With proper advertising, we'll have packed houses and endless wealth. We can book the Burj Al Arab every day!"

Old Wang rambled on, while Winnie stood there with her mouth agape, completely disbelieving.

Could someone be this shameless?

Could she slap this guy unconscious?

Such a despicable idea; no one else in the entire continent could come up with it...

"Wang Feng..."

Winnie's eyes became playful, making Old Wang think of Ma Tan's burnt crotch. He felt a chill in his pants, wishing Winnie were as obedient as before.

"Cough, I'll figure out the money. As the captain, it's my responsibility." Old Wang decided to change the subject to dispel Winnie's terrifying thoughts. "Alright, let's summarize today's battle. What are everyone's thoughts?"

The sudden shift left the four others in the room stunned.

Old Wang spoke kindly, "Don't be shy. Share your thoughts freely. Communication is key to progress!"

Fantasi scratched his head. "Maybe I should try the Rune Department? I don't seem suited for combat. I heard non-combat professions get extra points in the final assessment..."

"Do you think the Holy Sanctuary is your family's business? Go reflect over there!" Wang Feng then looked at Kela.

"We have advantages in strength and physical endurance," Kela thought seriously, replaying the scene of Mo Tong defeating her. "But the soul force suppression is too obvious. We can't fully utilize our orc characteristics..."

"Sorry for holding everyone back. I'll work harder." Wu Di admitted honestly.

"Don't overthink it, Wu Di." Winnie was straightforward, standing at the top of the hierarchy. "The main reason is that you're all too weak!"

With her identity revealed, Winnie was completely unfiltered. But Old Wang was still dissatisfied. The old Winnie was better; back then, getting her bear to sell tickets would have been a simple order. Now, she not only refused but also threatened him.

Kela could tell Wang Feng had something to say. Despite being unreliable, he had many clever ideas. "Wu Di and I don't want to be expelled. We want to prove ourselves for our orc race. Captain, give us some advice."

See, see, this is wisdom!

He loved Kela's perceptiveness and support.

"Alright, let me speak." Old Wang cleared his throat with a smile. "Brothers! Are you discouraged by today's loss? Are you feeling defeated? But I tell you, those thoughts are wrong!"

"As a captain with historical vision, watching today's match not only didn't disappoint me but made me very happy, very, very happy! My teammates, you all have talent, just lacking guidance. Follow me, and I guarantee a bright future for all of us!"

Fantasi and the others were stunned, while Winnie rolled her eyes. She finally found someone who could outdo her in boasting. This captain should have been an actor.

"What makes a team successful? It needs high cohesion, excellent leadership, and talented members!" Old Wang continued his passionate speech. "High cohesion is already proven in our team. Excellent leadership is evident; as a strategic captain, a man who stands up to Hei Wukai without fear, a..."

"A thirty-second man?" Winnie sneered, daring to call himself a talented member.

"Cough..." Old Wang's face darkened. "Winnie, don't interrupt when the captain is speaking!"

"Can I hit you then?"

"No!" Old Wang firmly rejected, determined to nip this in the bud. "Rule number one: no hitting the captain!"

"On that note, I wanted to suggest something." Winnie smiled brightly, cracking her knuckles. "Fantasi, Kela, and Wu Di and I discussed it. We all agree that the captain should be the strongest, which is me. Then hitting you won't violate the rules."

Old Wang turned to look at them expressionlessly. Kela was indifferent, Wu Di blushed and looked away, and Fantasi tentatively said, "A-Feng, it's unavoidable. Since Winnie is so strong... don't be sad. How about I give you my vice-captain position?"

Traitors! Bootlickers!

This kind of despicable behavior absolutely cannot be tolerated; otherwise, these guys will soon be shitting on your head.

"So that's how it is. I misjudged you, Winnie. You're truly a responsible girl!" Old Wang grabbed Winnie's hand, which was about to hit him, looking quite relieved. "I was worried about where to get the 30,000 lire for the fine. I didn't expect you to take the initiative to shoulder it. I really didn't misjudge you; you're responsible and reliable!"

"..." Winnie was stunned.

"In that case, it's settled. Winnie, the captain's responsibilities will now be yours! Tomorrow, you'll need to go to the principal's office to pay the fine and apply for the usage rights of the martial arts hall and shooting range. Oh, and at the self-governance council, all the registered teams need to fill out some forms. Don't worry, there aren't many—just over a hundred documents. Be careful when signing; those people at the council are very cunning and have a grudge against us. They might slip in a couple of indentures. And there's more..."

"Ahem!" Winnie choked and quickly pulled her hand back from Old Wang's grip, saying seriously, "Captain, I was just joking. Don't take it seriously. You are our captain!"

Old Wang gave Winnie a meaningful look. "Winnie, don't be shy. Not being convinced in your heart isn't good for team unity. I respect everyone's opinions..."

"I'm convinced, absolutely convinced!" Winnie patted her chest earnestly and glared around fiercely. "Anyone who doesn't agree with me, I'll take care of them!"

In the face of benefits, the Li family always knows how to behave.

"If you're convinced, then take your feet off the bed." Old Wang said calmly. "Don't step on the captain's bed while wearing shoes; it's very impolite."

Winnie froze, her eyebrows raised, but she gritted her teeth and endured it.

Forget it, 30,000 lire is a small matter. At worst, they could rob the rich to help the poor and have Karida ask the Li family for it. The key issue is those forms and documents; not only do they need signatures, but each one needs to be read. Just hearing about it made Winnie's head spin. She was naturally unsuited for such tedious tasks. This captaincy must not be taken!