The Transmigrated Novelist

For a few moments, each and every one of the people in there was holding their breath, waiting for the cloud of dust and debris to dissipate, and have a look at the result.

Even then, they all thought that this battle had gone to their Young Master, as it was impossible for Roy to actually block two artifacts of that level, that would work even against a Rank 4 Warrior.

No matter how strong one was, if he didn't have the appropriate weapons, and equipment to go with his strength, then it was useless.

Wealth was just another form of strength and power after all. A wealthy man was able to buy weapons and equipment that would easily add to his strength.

Even though that strength didn't exactly belong to his body, and the moment the weapons and the artifacts were taken away, it would disappear it still belonged to him.

Seeing the rusty and weak weapons and equipment that Roy had, these guys thought that without a doubt Roy was the loser of the duel. Not only that, but they expected him to be dead, or close by.

'Coughh…, Coughhh…'

It didn't take long for the cloud to disperse actually, as everyone heard the cough of the son of the Third Elder, and they couldn't help but feel like he had fulfilled their expectations and started to cheer.

'Yaayyy~! The win is ours, that bastard should be dead already!'

'Hahhahah~! He got what he deserves, who told him to act that arrogant and cocky in our home court!'

'I knew that Young Master Ben would win! He didn't have any chance right from the start!'

As they were cheering in pleasure though, they suddenly saw their Young Master lose balance and fall on the ground, as Roy appeared behind him with a smiling expression saying,

"Wow~! I didn't know that you guys were so welcoming and liked me so much to cheer me like that!

I feel like I should answer your great welcome and entertain you by truly killing this guy! But I have to say, to earn such scorn from all of you, this guy must have been a true bastard!"

Shock!

Stupefaction!

No one was able to believe their eyes, as they saw the son of the 3rd Elder on the ground, and Roy grinning from ear to ear at all of them.

It felt illusory and surreal!

Just how did something like that happen? The one to have ended up with one foot close to his grave was the 3rd Elders son and not Roy as they had thought.

The one who seemed the least able to expect, and accept this situation was precisely the 3rd Elder, who seemed like he had just seen the sun rise from the west.

He knew better than anyone the strength of his son, and especially the strength of the artifacts he possessed. He should have easily swept the floor with Roy and not the opposite.

It took him a while to finally regain a bit of clarity and get out of his shock, as he jumped in anger towards Roy,

"You damn bastard what trick did you use against my son? What artifact did you use to win this battle dirty?"

The crowd was startled awakened from the words of their 3rd Elder so they couldn't help but see it as a life vest, as they jumped in anger,

'Yes, yes, he must have cheated!'

'Surely he used some formation or poison on Young Master Ben!'

'Right, or he used some kind of rare artifact! That guy has that sketchy look!'

"HAAHAHAHAHA~!"

Hearing all those words, Roy's laughter became like the laughter of a maniac. He was laughing so loud that perhaps even the guards at the city gates heard him.

The whole crowd was angered to the max, as they couldn't believe that they were being laughed at in their faces. It felt like Roy was completely humiliating all of them.

In fact, it wasn't just their feeling as Roy was truly doing that. After all, what did they expect after making such stupid claims?

The 3rd Elder seemed to be the one who couldn't bear it the most, as he went towards the Guild Master once again,

"Guild Master, this brat is mocking, and laughing in our face after he cheated in the fight and unjustly harmed my son!

Please make justice for us!"

"HAHAHAHAHAHA~!"

As he said those words, Roy started laughing even louder, so much that even tears seemed to be in the rims of his eyes.

That made the Elders nerves even tauter as he couldn't help but scream at Roy,

"Why the hell are you laughing you, damn bastard!"

At that moment, Roy's laughter stopped as killing intent and bloodlust spread around him with his body at the center, as he threw a cold look towards the stupid elder.

"I already told you once that I don't like being called a bastard or being cursed! Your son is already suffering the consequences, an inch away from death!"

Roy's words sounded just like some sort of revelation, or Imperial Verdict, that even the 3rd Elder couldn't help but shut it for a moment.

Before he could open his mouth again though, Roy started talking again,

"As for my laugh! What else could I do when I am seeing the biggest circus and comedy in this Badon City. Even the best troupe wouldn't be as good and shameless as you guys!

You think I cheated? You want justice? Then aren't you taking Earl Clark's role too lightly? After all, he was the judge of the duel.

As for your claims, can they be more laughable? I used an artifact to win? Didn't your precious son already use two to attack me? Is this supposed to be some kind of joke?

Let say I used a trick or a formation! Then what? That is counted as my wisdom and power, just like the artifacts your precious son used!

Asking for justice from the Guild Master when Earl Clark presided over the duel and even accepted to act as a judge. Aren't you completely negating his presence and position?

If this isn't enough to make me laugh as I did, then what would be!? Please do tell me if you have any other ideas!"

Once again the whole crowd was thrown in shock, while the 3rd Elder's face turned completely white and ugly.

All this time he had been just too emotional to remember that there was Earl Clark in the venue as well, as his biggest worry was his own son.

It wasn't only him, the rest of the crowd was the same. Most of these people were trying to actually gain favor with their 3rd Elder that they had forgotten the presence they should truly fear.

Earl Clark had been extremely dissatisfied with the situation as well, but he hadn't expected, that not only would Roy notice this but he would also use it to his benefit.

This showed Earl Clark that the young man in front of him wasn't only a strong foe but also a quite sly one and he had to be even more careful of this guy.

As he saw it there were only two options in front of him, he either managed to put Roy in his control and use him as a new sharp weapon or get rid of him.

There couldn't be a third option!

With those thoughts in mind, it was clear that Roy's value was way above the 3rd Elder, so he decided to play the right and just lord as he said,

"The young man is right! I can make an oath upon my title and name, that there was no cheating involved and that he won fair and square this fight!

Not only that, but 3rd Elder and the others tried to throw dirt upon his character which is low conduct for people of their stature, so they will have to apologize to the young friend!"

It seems like today was a day of shocks and startles, as the crowd couldn't believe the words coming out of Earl Clark's mouth.

They thought that since this old fox was actually the friend of their Guild Master he would see them in favor and speak against Roy even if he didn't have a reason to.

They would have never expected this sudden turn of events, as they all turned their looks towards the 3rd Elder whose white face, had turned completely purple by now.

At first, he was scared of the insolence he had done, but right now he was angry that he had been treated like that.

No matter what he held the Elder position in the Sparrow Merchant Guild and he expected some sort of backup even if he messed it up.

"I am willing to testify the same!

There was no cheating involved in this match, and young Roy won the match through his own hard work and efforts!

3rd Elder, you went a bit over the top so it's better to apologize now!"

As if the words of Earl Clark weren't enough, this time it was even the Guild Master who spoke in Roy's favor.

That made the 3rd Elder clench his fists and teeth in rage, but he didn't dare to openly disobey the two of them, so he could only close his eyes and say,

"Sigh~! I apologize! Now can I take my son's body and leave this place!?"

The poor guy seemed to have aged quite a few years in a short time, but the moment he started walking towards the body of his son, Roy's voice sounded again…