Chapter 31 Lao Wang’s Team

After reviewing the two sets of information Karida provided, it turns out there's one male and one female orc. They look incredibly strong but not very smart or temperamental.

Being oppressed by that witch is one thing, but now I have to babysit orcs. What's the difference between this and selling myself?

...Actually, there is a difference; at least with selling yourself, you get paid.

I returned to the dormitory with a frown, only to find Fantasi looking equally troubled.

The disillusioned young man was criticizing the evil witch Karida: "No matter how beautiful she is, she can't do this. This shameless system is terrible for introverted geniuses like us! She's just an old hag!"

"Ahjussi, let me tell you something. Do you know why the academy implemented this system? It's all to make you guys more competitive, so everyone can achieve better results. This is to help us progress and secure a bright future! As they say, teachers care for their students like parents. Karida has been working tirelessly, pouring her heart and soul into this. You should be grateful, not insulting her. Doesn't your conscience hurt? Don't mention me as your friend in the future; I can't bear the embarrassment!"

Fantasi stared wide-eyed for a moment before noticing Old Wang's injuries. He reached out, "Hey, who beat you up?"

"I fell. That's not the point," Wang Feng changed the subject. "So, you haven't found a team yet?"

"What else could it be? Now it's either strong alliances, friend groups, or gold teams." Fantasi looked dejected, no longer concerned about Old Wang's injuries. "Someone like me can't squeeze in anywhere. I'm definitely going to be expelled."

"Don't talk like that. There's still me!" Old Wang's face lit up with relief. It seemed like he had found a solution to his own problem. "How could I let you get expelled? Don't worry, I'll form a team with you!"

"Afeng, you're a true friend! But forming a team means participating in the assessment, and failing means expulsion." Fantasi was touched but sighed. "You're not from the combat academy, so you don't need to join a team. Don't drag yourself into this mess. Let me think of another way."

"What are you saying?" Old Wang said sternly. "Brothers share everything. Your problems are my problems. Am I the kind of person who doesn't stand by his friends? For you, I wouldn't hesitate to face the risk of expulsion, let alone any other challenge!"

"Afeng!" Fantasi was deeply moved, gripping Old Wang's hand. "Is what you're saying true?"

"Of course it's true!" Old Wang patted his chest. "Helping someone means helping them completely. Why don't you bring Lei Lei along too? Help her succeed, and you'll have both love and success!"

"That won't be necessary. Lei Lei has already joined a promising team for the Hero Tournament. They are the strongest warriors from our Rose Academy. Lei Lei is different; she's amazing!" Fantasi felt a surge of warmth thinking about Rachel's success.

Then he looked a bit embarrassed at Wang Feng. "But Afeng, what if we end up dragging you down? I heard the assessment will be strict... And we only have two people."

"Fear nothing, good brothers stick together!" Old Wang said confidently. "And we already have two people. We'll find three more tomorrow. With my looks and skills, it'll be a piece of cake!"

"Afeng!" Fantasi wanted to cry. In times of need, only true friends can be relied upon. This is the kind of brotherhood that moves people!

Thinking back to when Afeng asked him for money to refine magic potions, he had doubted Afeng's abilities.

He truly wasn't a decent person! "Ahjussi!" Old Wang held his hand affectionately.

"Oh right, Afeng, can I be the captain?" With the team issue resolved, Fantasi's mind was buzzing with excitement. If he had the title of captain, Rachel would see him differently. Afeng is so understanding; he might grant this small wish.

"Being a captain is a tough job." Old Wang spoke earnestly. "It involves managing various tasks, gaining respect, and finding three more members. Only someone with both wisdom and charm can handle it. Ahjussi, you know I don't like trouble. Since you're willing to take on this difficult task, I'm truly moved!"

"...I think you should be the captain." Fantasi opened his mouth wide. Yes, they still needed three more people. Where would they find them?

"Alright then." Old Wang reluctantly agreed. "Since I always put my brothers first, I'll take on this responsibility."

"What about our team name?" Fantasi's eyes sparkled. Being a captain seems complicated, but the team name can be creative. "Afeng, Afeng, how about Team Fantasi? My name sounds much better and artistic!"

"We're fighting, not making art. Let's call it Team Old Wang."

"What? Old Wang is too generic and boring. Names like League of Legends, Honor of Kings, or even PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds sound much better." Fantasi strongly opposed.

"Ahjussi, those names are too common. Old Wang is a term from our hometown, meaning 'king of kings,' the hero of heroes, and it has a mysterious charm for women. Isn't Old Wang catchy?"

Fantasi was silent for a moment. Teams starting with Rose were everywhere. Old Wang... Old Wang, it was unique and sounded smooth.

"Oh right, Afeng, didn't you say there's an exclamation in your hometown? How about Team Old Wang Ba? That's really cool!" Fantasi exclaimed as if he had discovered a new world.

Wang Feng looked at Fantasi, opening his mouth...

(Brothers, don't worry. The opponents in the past were too weak. Now there's a real challenge. And wouldn't you want to see how Old Wang conquers such a witch? A little reverse discipline, and she'll sing 'Conquered'... Trust the power of nine years of compulsory education.)