hero?it must be me

Zheng Qi glanced at Nitocris, who was standing next to the man, with a majestic and respectful face, a straight figure holding a staff, and basically confirmed this point.

"It's finally here, travelers! It's a bit late, but I don't care!"

Nitocris trembled and said: "You have overcome the test of the Sphinx, and the king has mercifully allowed you to have an audience. You should be grateful for this generosity, and kneel down soon!"

As for Nitocris's words, it was obviously not the first time that the three on Chaldea's side had communicated with this kind of [king], and it could be said that they practiced etiquette quite skillfully.

but……

Pulling his hands out of his pockets, Zheng Qi looked directly at the man on the throne, but nodded slightly, without any intention of bowing down.

Nitocris, who had been quite satisfied with Li Xiang and the others, saw this, first showing a little bit of worry on her face, and then she straightened her face and shouted: "Warrior Zheng Qi, hurry up and salute!"

"As the saying goes, do as the Romans do."

Zheng Qi replied calmly: "But, I'm sorry, I've grown up so much, even my parents and teachers haven't let me kneel before them."

"If the acquaintance of nodding is not enough, pat the shoulder and shake hands, and let the person next to you choose one."

"Disrespectful! Do you know you're—"

Suddenly, a hand stopped Nitocris.

Seeing the man on the throne raise his hand to stop him, Nitocris immediately buried her head and shut her mouth, but even so, she still glared at Zheng Qi.

There is urging, shame and worry in the eyes.

Zheng Qi just slightly hooked the corner of his lips towards her, then turned his eyes and looked at the man on the throne.

"It's such an interesting sound, Yu almost thought he was still asleep."

The moment he heard the man speak, Zheng Qi was startled.

His body even wanted to mobilize its strength subconsciously.

"Huh? Judging by your performance, do you have any interesting hidden secrets?"

"..."

Zheng Qi stared at the man for a few seconds, and then slowly said: "It's just that for a moment, I feel that you are very similar to my former opponent."

"Hoho?"

Section 312 Chapter 12: Haven't you adjusted to your new body yet?

Hearing Zheng Qi's words, the man slowly sat up straight.

There was also a gleam of interest on the originally tired face.

"What kind of opponent is that?"

"..."

Zheng Qi didn't answer right away.

What kind of opponent?

My impression of Dior?

this……

The word [evil] probably came to Zheng Qi's mind immediately.

What Dior has been implementing all his life is actually a kind of [evil].

This [evil] is called selfishness.

Selfishness, almost everyone will have this nature.

Zheng Qi is no exception. Rather, his willfulness will obviously make him appear extremely selfish in front of opponents at certain times.

In other words, this [evil] is a nature expressed in one's position and actions.

What about other than that?

Compared with the impression when I watched JOJO, as a person who really confronted Dior and buried this ambitious guy with his own hands, and won the victory, what is my impression of Dior?

No one disturbed Zheng Qi's thinking.

After a brief silence, he spoke.

"……powerful."

Zheng Qi said seriously: "That is a formidable opponent."

"Oh?"

Osmandis on the throne raised an eyebrow.

What Zheng Qi said was too commonplace.

The opponent is very strong, so he can be compared with him.

——He has heard many similar flattery words.

The opponent is strong, but the one who wins is himself.

——He has heard a lot of similar bragging.

But for some reason, from the man in front of him exuding the breath of a dragon, Osmandis saw something, should it be said to be straightforward, or stupid?

Not flattering him, or boasting.

It's simply saying the [correct] words.

Even if you know that "correctness" may not be tolerated by those who hear it, you will never hesitate.

"Other than that, do you have any other thoughts?"

"This is enough."

Zheng Qi said flatly: "As my opponent, he doesn't need grooming."

"Humph……"

Osmandis' fingers tapped on the armrest of the throne.

He looked at Zheng Qi condescendingly, and then suddenly asked: "So, Yu or him, which side do you think is stronger?"

This is undoubtedly a somewhat nasty question.

If he answered that Osmandis was stronger, it might be regarded as flattery. Although he should not be punished for this, it would also make the Sun King treat the answerer as trivial. It was a low-risk answer, but there was nothing new about it.

If the answer is that the other side is stronger, it may make Osmandis eyes shine, but it may also anger Osmandis. In the domain of such a king, in this great temple that is mostly his treasure It is obviously not a good thing to anger the other party.

So, in the case of Zheng Qi, how would he choose?

"You won't know until you fight."

Zheng Qi responded without hesitation, making the air in the entire temple freeze for a moment.

This is provocation.

this!Is it a provocation? !

Both Lixiang and Matthew looked at Zheng Qi with surprised eyes.

Nitocris's face showed even more unbelievable astonishment.

Only the demeanor of the two people is quite strange.

One is Da Vinci.

Resignedly, she reached out and touched her forehead, as if she had expected Zheng Qi's answer in this way.

As for the words of Osmandis who seemed to be provoked while getting a response...

"Disrespectful!"

Nitocris, who had recovered, was about to sternly reprimand Zheng Qi——

"...Hmm, hum, haha! Hahahaha! Hahahahaha!"

Unexpectedly, before the scolding could be finished, it was interrupted by a burst of hearty laughter from low to high.

Everyone's astonished eyes moved away from the calm Zheng Qi, and followed the laughter in unison.

It was Osmandis.

He sat there patting the armrest with his palms and laughing heartily.

"Wang, Wang, this is..."

Nitocris was at a loss.

"Hahahaha, do you know after you fight? Yes, you only know after you fight, hahahahaha!"

However, Osmandis seemed not to have heard what Nitocris said.

While smiling, he wiped a little liquid from the corners of his eyes that seemed to gush out from laughing.

Yes, I'll know after the fight.

If you haven't fought in person, no matter which side is stronger, isn't it tantamount to telling a lie against your will?

If you haven't called it yourself, how can you say that you have given a [correct] evaluation?

It's not the bravery that is not afraid of powerful enemies...

It is the courage to practice [rightness].

Very good, very good!

"Hahaha--"

The laughter stopped abruptly.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Osmandis, who suddenly stopped laughing, straightened his head that almost fell off due to excessive movements.

Immediately, he used [Did you see? ] turned to Zheng Qi and Li Xiang.

"..."

Lixiang and the others immediately put on an expression of [I didn't see anything], and looked away.

Only Zheng Qi still looked straight at Osmandis.

"It's more like that now."

Zheng Qi said frankly, "Haven't you adapted to your new body yet?"

"..."

Inside the hall, it fell into silence for a moment.

In the past, Osmandis would always rest alone on the throne.

Even Nitocris would seldom step here unless necessary, or if Osmandis summoned him himself.

Moreover, in many cases, even if people were summoned, facing the tired Osmandis, often people other than the Sun King would not dare to take the initiative to speak in this hall.

Therefore, most of the time, this hall is quiet, basically only the voice of Osmandis can clearly echo here.

And like today, it was the first time that an outsider fell into such dead silence several times in a row.

Does Mr. Zheng Qi still have natural attributes?

——In Lixiang's mind, this idea was the first to emerge.

"Nitocris!"

"Yes! What are your orders! Pharaoh!"

"Just waking up from fatigue, I need to move my body first! Call out all the fire elves who can dispel Yu's remaining drowsiness!"

Osmandis said loudly: "You are right, a brave man who is not yet known! If you have not fought before, how can you draw the correct conclusion!"

"Take it as a reward for your clear courage, and I won't make a move."

"However, punishment for offending Yu is also necessary!"

"The death penalty is exempt, but the living crime cannot escape."

Following the words of Osmandis, in the huge hall, clusters of fiery flames suddenly burst out without source, transforming into a graceful figure that seemed human but not human.

Sitting upright, Osmandis waved his hand casually.