The Conspiracy of the Elites

Chapter 105: undercurrents

Clark feebly climbed out of his nutrition cabin, as Jian Wushaung quickly came forward to support him. The mental exertion was still affecting him, just to focus on something came as a problem to him as his hands shook unsteadily.

Despite 10 minutes already gone, the stadium was still extremely noisy from the excited cheers of the spectators. They kept on chanting World dominators name excitedly, as he already established himself as a gladiator legend in the Seafarers alliance arena.

After noticing that all the gladiators were out of their cabins, a replay of the final moments of the battle was finally displayed to both the spectators and the gladiators.

The stadium quickly quieted down, as sound dampeners were activated to tame the noise. Despite his current feeble appearance, Clark was still able to capture what was being shown on the display.

He clenched his fists, as he saw himself being impaled on the chest by his opponent. His expression kept on fluctuating, as Jian Wushaung slowly patted him on his back. He nodded to indicate that he was fine, as the commentator quickly started giving a closing commentary of the battle.

Ladies and gentlemen, the outcome of the battle everyone was striving to know has finally presented itself before us. Team Microsoft empire just showed why they are referred to as the best team by some people.

I can testify that the battle was not disappointing. I can only feel sorry for the losing team. Despite their perseverance, their planning, and immaculate teamwork, their opponents still triumphed over them.

The stranded dragon tried, but World dominator showed his domination again in this battle. I feel for the proclaimed magician, as he would likely face this his nemesis again in the individual tournament.

I feel for him, but Im still anticipating their battle. I want to see these 2 gladiators duke it out in a physical 1 on 1 battle, it will be legendary.

So, guys, do well to come back to witness this epic battle. I just hope both of them qualify to the finals. Despite his emotional closing commentary, he still did not forget to promote the tournament.

Well, I dont want to waste your time with words. All we know is that we already have a team who safely got to the finals. My name is still mc happy mouth, have a nice day. He finally ended his long talk, as the projection disappeared from the stadium.

Team Roman empire finally got back to their temporary training apartment. None of them felt compelled to stay back at the stadium, to watch their opponents celebration.

Clark felt extremely guilty as he faced his teammates. His teammates fulfilled all their roles, he was the only one who was not able to finish his role.

His role was the hardest, but he assured his teammates that he would do it before they went for the battle. His optimistic attitude hardly saved him this time, instead, it failed him as it only made him feel more disappointed in himself.

This was his first defeat since he became a high-grade soldier, and it definitely didnt feel nice. The whole team felt the blow from the loss, as everyone sank into their world of depression and sadness.

On a normal day, he didnt like the Camelotian Captain coming to lecture them, or to give them words of advice. But today, he wished for him to be here but fate was just too unpredictable.

Maybe the Captain was leaving them to personally digest and adapt to their defeat. No one said a thing, as everyone in the team slowly took in their defeat.

Arthur felt this defeat the most, as he glanced listlessly at the ceiling. Unlike the others, he came here willingly in search of more means of income and to empower himself.

If he could get all the gadgets that would be awarded to the first-place team, that would have brought him closer to getting his sister back. As a mercenary, with such high-grade gear, he could start taking on higher valued criminals and pirates.

There are criminals, that the value attached to their capture could get his sister back. But such criminals were beyond his league, his thought of a plan to capture them can be translated to him planting his own grave.

He felt a strong urge to criticize Clark for not fulfilling his promise, but his inner heart knew that they only had a chance at winning because of their vice-captain. Remove him from the equation, and they had only a 10% chance of winning.

He could not help but resent nature. After all their hard work and rigorous training for the past few weeks, they still lost. It was discouraging. It was ages ago since he felt this kind of frustration, his hopes were already ignited to win.

As the team spirit and morale continued falling deeper into the bottomless pit of depression, a voice finally rose to halt the dropping morale.

Guys, I know its hard, but lets forget about the outcome of this battle. Jian Wushaung finally recollected himself, as he spoke out as the captain.

If you look at it from the bright side, we still benefited immensely. He paused a little, as he suddenly pointed his finger at his teammates.

Clark, Arthur, Emily, Aurora, if they told you 2 years ago that you will improve this fast, would you believe? I dont think so. We practically got access to the cream of the top training resources, without paying a dime.

According to Sabertooths evaluation, we are already some of the best soldiers of our rank in the whole world. We just met one of the few stronger soldiers, thats all. Theirs no need to kill ourselves over it, remember we still have one battle to fight.

The 3rd place spot is still up for grabs, and I promise you that we would take it. He patted his chest for emphasis, as he said this.

Lets stop behaving like kids, no one here is still a teen. You are all adult soldiers, act like one.

Clark felt grateful for Jian Wushaung taking the morale-raising speech, as he finally started recollecting himself.

He also knew their current reaction was embarrassing for adult soldiers like them. But his lips couldnt help but twitch a little when he recalled this guys last words.

You promise us that we will win. Who f**king needs your promise, everyone here knows the Microsoft empire team is the only team that can give us problems.

Them taking the 3rd place spot was already guaranteed, as they were superior to all the other teams. Jian Wushaungs words were just him spouting a bunch of morale-raising nonsense.

Though his words seemed irrelevant, they still succeeded in making an impact. Sometimes a short word of courage from someone else is all a person needs to do the impossible.

After saying all his words to raise morale, he decided to project a movie from his implant for everyone to watch. This succeeded in adjusting the sad atmosphere a bit, as all 5 gladiators relaxed to watch the movie.

Hmm!! General Turan sighed, as he leaned back on his chair. The projection facing him finally dissipated, as he closed his eyes to recollect his feelings.

He knew that the chance of his team winning the battle was small, but seeing it happen still left him disappointed. The performance of World dominator and Clark left him astonished, but this could not cheer him up.

As his emotions went through all these fluctuations, the 5 soldiers behind him said no word as they stood rigidly like statues.

Hum!! Hum!! His military smart pocket phone suddenly rang, as he slowly picked it up to look at the caller.

Hello, yes, what do you have for me, he questioned as he swiftly recovered his usual cold look and expression.

Sir, Im sorry. The team I gathered didnt live up to expectations. The Captain said with a guilty expression on his face.

Forget about that battle, its already over. Just make sure they secure the 3rd position, or Ill personally deal with them. And this World dominator, I want you to look more into his background. He paused a little to think before he continued.

We already verified that he is a citizen of Wonderland, I want you to research deeper to find his family. I want to know who bred such a genius. This Clark is also something, Ill like him to be a part of our organization.

Extend the olive branch to him, and use tangible benefits to lure him if he proves stubborn. The Captain nodded respectfully, as the call was finally ended.

Somewhere else, the apartment of the Microsoft empire team was already filled with people before the team members even arrived back.

World dominator led his teammates in, as they came before the regional General of the Microsoft empire organization. They all saluted respectfully after standing before him, the General nodded at them with a pleased expression on his face.

World dominator dropped his usual arrogant expression, as this time he stood before a superior high-grade soldier.

The General first congratulated them, before granting them some money and a day out as a gift for their outstanding victory.

The team Captain was undoubtedly the most exceptional gladiator in the team and he was the pivotal reason for their victory. The General wanted to recruit him into his organization, but he knew his boundaries.

This was one of the main advantages of an organization. Unlike countries, they are more favored to get outside talents into their ranks. Some countries refuse to integrate other soldiers into their ranks, while others simply cant as they have a set military tradition to follow.

Despite all these advantages, he restrained his desire, as he knew the real identity of this normal-looking gladiator.

World dominator was one of the few people in the universe that he could not afford to piss off. His identity was top secret, as the leader of his organization personally called him to safeguard him.

The only thing that baffled him was why he would be allowed to fight in the gladiator individual tournament if his safety was so crucial. Well, he did not know his upper echelons thoughts. He could only hope that no complications emerged in the tournament.

He tapped his feet on his table, as he quickly entered a contemplative mood.

A huge skyscraping building stood in the middle of the red alliance district. It was the biggest building in the area, which made it very attention-grabbing.

This large building was the entertainment administration headquarters of the Seafarers alliance. Inside the building, on the topmost floor sat the manager. He relaxed there while in a contemplative mood, as he supported his chin with his hand.

The Seafarers alliance organizing the gladiator tournament seemed to look like them being arrogant and cruel to the unfortunate captured soldiers wholl become gladiators.

It was cruel, but the alliance never supports anything that does not bring benefits. This gladiator tournament was actually a new way the alliance created to get new talents to bolster their ranks.

The Seafarers alliance had abundant soldiers, but no organization refuses to get more high-grade soldiers, especially such exceptional ones.

Him being the manager of the entertainment industry, he already had plans to recruit at least 3 soldiers. This was a mission given to him, that he could not dodge, so he already knew his targets.

But he was still in doubt of the right method, to attract his targets. Despite his organization being in the ranks of the big 5, some soldiers dont care, especially the talented and arrogant ones.

The stranded dragon and World dominator, Ill wait for the both of you to duke it out in the individual tournament before deciding. I hope I get either of you, without having to take drastic measures. He muttered with a smile, as he suddenly stood up.

Randy, he called his assistant through his implant. His assistant quickly arrived, as he waited for instructions.

Help me contact the guy called The Emperor, he is my first target. Use any means except violence to recruit him. I want results before the end of today.

Yes sir, the assistant nodded as he went outside to fulfill his managers orders.

Unbeknownst to Clark and his teammates, undercurrents were already surging on how to recruit some of them.

After watching Jian Wushaungs movie for some time, they gradually recovered their cheerful moods as they chatted happily.

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