Absolute Choice 10

by Pear Lands In The Autumn Spring

  However, Yama Minamiya did not even spare Zhang Meng a glance. He stared straight at the middle-aged woman and said in a deep voice, "Madam Chen, forgive me for disagreeing with what you said! They already possess the strength to defeat rookie representatives from Zeus; therefore, they are not as weak as you describe them to be.”

  “Instead, they are much stronger than a majority of rookies. However, you had deliberately avoided mentioning such a matter. Aren't you being too sinister with your intentions? Furthermore, Wen Hezheng and Kevin both reached the sixth level. They were not weaker than An Mo and Zhou Chuchu. It's not impossible that their scores are ranked ninth and tenth.”

  “What right do you have to deny the results of their hard work? I admit, they might come from Gaia which isn't a famous first-rate organization, but it does not deny them of their talent and potential. You categorically mention that the hero organizations place fairness at the forefront. Is robbing the future of two children who worked hard for it through biased discussion considered fair? Such fairness is something I have never ever heard of! I'll absolutely not agree to it!"

  Yama Minamiya minced his words as though he was stirring the deaf and enlightening the blind.

  The middle-aged woman's expression turned increasingly ugly. She said coldly, "It is understandable that Division Minister Minamiya is biased towards the rookies from his organization, but isn't such perverse logic complete disregard for every one of us present here? In the fourth level's duel grounds, Zhu Yuanyuan and Huang Peng had indeed been defeated.”

  “However, the reason for their defeat was because of an accidental drain of their stamina during the third level. That duel was not fair in any way. How can it be used as a comparison? If they were to battle under normal circumstances, Wen Hezheng and Kevin have no chance of victory! Furthermore, from what I know, the reason why Wen Hezheng and Kevin were able to reach the sixth level was due to Shi Xiaobai's protection.”

  “They had been taken care of by him before they barely managed to pass the fifth level. And the reason for the two of them to be ranked ninth and tenth is because of the teamwork mechanism on the third level. They had formed a team with Shi Xiaobai and had been given trial points when Shi Xiaobai conquered the third level's Level Lord! These two people are clearly lacking in strength.”

  “They managed to ascend the levels only on the virtue of receiving protection. They eventually got nominated because they had clung on to a powerhouse! Their results are completely ingenuine. How can it placate the masses? Division Minister Minamiya, you keep insisting that they had achieved it with hard work, but can shamelessly clinging onto Shi Xiaobai be considered hard work? It's completely lamentable, shameless and ludicrous!"

  The middle-aged woman was responsible for external diplomatic negotiations in Zeus. Her ability to distort facts and proficiency at doing 'mouth work' was always something recommended and well-liked by the upper echelons.

  After she finished her spiel, the crowd applauded and gave their kudos. They also echoed what she said.

  Yama Minamiya remained expressionless and was unmoved. He only stared at the members of the upper echelons of the various organizations that were higher in stature than him without being servile or bumptious. He was not proficient at giving speeches or engaging in a war of words.”

  “Wen Hezheng and Kevin were not rookies from his division, but having abided to the two convictions of 'righteousness' and 'honesty', he could not sit idle as he watched a scene with people using their power to threaten others. More importantly, he could not let the two children who had made others look at them in a different light after they left the land of trials to suffer such unfair treatment.

  Yama Minamiya coldly glanced at the middle-aged woman and said with a deep voice, "Nonsense. It is utter nonsense! Kevin and Wen Hezheng had only formed a team with Shi Xiaobai at the third level's group mode. The other five levels were part of a competitive mode, so how can there be any protection? The trial score's allocation of points is also your subjective guess.”

  “Who can be sure that the points obtained when conquering the Level Lord would be split with others during team mode? The claim that Zhu Yuanyuan and Huang Peng had been accidentally drained of their stamina at the third level is completely your word. Is there any evidence to prove it? Furthermore, Kevin and Wen Hezheng definitely didn't have a good time at the third level.”

  “Back then, Shi Xiaobai was dealing with the Level Lord, while they were trying their best to accumulate enough points. They were also exhausted by the time they reached the fourth level. If we are talking about unfairness, it will be the two of them being at a disadvantage. What are you basing on to claim that they have no chance of victory under normal circumstances?”

  “After three days, they should be re-evaluated in their appraisals. Kevin and Wen Hezheng were already completely different from the battle exchange. Think about it. How much effort did they need to put in for them to reach such a step? They had passed the official selection to rightfully win the spots in the collective training. There is no reason to deny it. It is also not to be snatched by anyone else. That is true fairness!"

  Yama Minamiya became increasingly agitated as he spoke. His fist was clenched tightly as he spoke with his head and chest held high. Without looking anywhere else, he was feeling proud of both Wen Hezheng and Kevin. He was also furious over such a discussion that should not have happened!

  The middle-aged woman's eyes were ice-cold as her lips trembled gently. She was about to open her mouth to retort.

  But at that moment, a thin man wearing a suit rapped the table. His voice was rather soft, but it immediately attracted everyone's attention.

  The suited man tapped the table's surface with his fingers as he hung a 'friendly' smile on his face. He said, "Since Division Minister Minamiya is so confident in his rookies, why are you so insistent on objecting the change of rules? Let the rookies who reached the sixth level enter a selection match and let strength do the talking. Wouldn't that be the fairest?”

  “If Wen Hezheng and Kevin really possess the strength to participate in the collective training, it would not be difficult for the two of them to stand out during the selection match. In that case, it will be a smack in everyone's faces and it will also convince the public. Wouldn't that be perfect? Division Minister Minamiya keeps insisting that Wen Hezheng and Kevin are no longer the same people as before, so why not set up an arena and have a go at it? Could it be that 'righteous and honest' Division Minister Minamiya is only hoping to use glib words to skip around the matter?"

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  Chapter469 Not to be Subdued by Force

  The rule of choosing the ten spots through the use of the ranking of the trial scores for the two-faction collective training was not a problem. There was a particular fairness in the trial scores. At least no one could interfere with the assessment program's evaluation, so there would not be any conspiracy theories that were well-liked by the masses.

  However, the trial score could very likely have luck and the reliance on someone stronger as factors that could become the greatest castigation. The first eight people that included Shi Xiaobai and company were the only ones who had entered the seventh level. There was naturally no debate regarding their spots. However, Wen Hezheng and Kevin's rankings at the ninth and tenth place might not be their true achievement.

  Similarly, there was a total of 49 rookies that had reached level six with them. And the number of people that exceeded them in terms of strength and fame was not limited to An Mo and Zhou Chuchu.

  Hence, these two spots were obviously eyed by the other organizations.

  And at the moment of the protesting fervor, a number of people provided 'suggestions'. They believed that using the trial score as the selection rule was too problematic. There was a need to change the rules appropriately. For example, the designees of the ninth and tenth spot should be chosen through an eliminatio
n match.

  Their reason was that if Wen Hezheng and Kevin truly had the strength, the holding of the elimination tournament was a chance to prove themselves. If they lacked the strength, it was exigent that they organize the elimination tournament or it would be a waste of the two spots for the collective training. It could even disgrace the organization faction.

  This was a subjective will that the majority had tagged on to the collective training selection. It seemed very reasonable, but in fact, it was rather unreasonable for Wen Hezheng and Kevin.

  The suited man had raised the unreasonable 'reason'.

  Yama Minamiya's expression turned ugly as he said in a solemn voice, "Using a tournament to choose the strong is not problematic. The academic faction had employed such a method after all. But since we are using a tournament, why did we use the trial as the selection? Since time immemorial, there has been no lack of methods to do selections.”

  “Could there be any method that is absolutely reliable? Must we attempt every one of them? When the rule that the trial score was the standard was initially decided, it was to resolve such debate. Nothing can be accomplished without rules. How can a rule that was decided in the beginning be changed wantonly? Proving themselves in a tournament sounds very reasonable, but why should those two children do it? What unfair logic is that!?"

  "Division Minister Minamiya, please refrain from becoming agitated."

  The suited man waved his hand as he said softly, "What Division Minister Minamiya says is extremely correct. The collective training’s spots are temporarily the two children's. Using it as the prize for the tournament is indeed unfair to them. Let's do it this way. The seven major organizations are planning on jointly organize a focused training session for rookie elites.”

  “As recompense, regardless of Wen Hezheng and Kevin's results at the tournament, they will be able to participate in the joint training of the seven major organizations. I believe the focused training of the seven major organizations will not be much worse than in terms of nurturing of rookies when compared to the two faction's collective training. In that case, Wen Hezheng and Kevin would not only have a chance to prove themselves at the tournament, they will only be changing the place of their training if they fail at the tournament! Division Minister Minamiya, what do you think about that?"

  Unlike Zhang Meng and the middle-aged woman's hard and soft tactics, the suited man had prepared a 'carrot'. The collective training of the seven major organizations indeed sounded only slightly inferior to the two faction's collective training, it was better to compromise by taking a step back to withstand the pressure from the masses. At least, such recompense for the compromise was sufficiently enticing.

  However, Yama Minamiya scoffed in his heart. There had been no news of a collective training organized by the seven major organizations in the past. It was probably a trick they had come up with temporarily to fool him into compromising. If Wen Hezheng and Kevin were to really participate in this so-called collective training, it was obvious what sort of ostracization and cold shoulders they would be given. Furthermore, the faction collective training was organized by the Hero Association and it was a collective training that was of national importance. How could it be compared to a collective training that the seven major organizations came up on a whim?

  When Yama Minamiya thought of that, he responded with a sneer, "Why should a spot for the collective training earned through one's strength be exchanged?"

  When the suited man heard him, his smile gradually vanished. He said in a deadpan manner, "It looks like Division Minister Minamiya plans on obstinately having your way?"

  Yama Minamiya said in a deep voice, "The collective training spots are rightfully theirs. No one can snatch it away from them."

  The suited man said with a chuckle, "Don't forget that every citizen in the country has their attention on this collective training. That two rascals are representing the organization faction. They are representing the younger generation. Have you thought of the pressure they will be experiencing?”

  “If they were to make a fool of themselves at the collective training, it will not only be them disgracing themselves. They cannot afford the responsibility of shaming the organization faction! When the time comes, the one that will be criticized by people, mocked and viewed with animosity by various associations would definitely include Gaia, not to mention the obstinate you, Division Minister Minamiya. Is it worth it to bet Gaia's reputation and your future on two disappointing rascals?"

  Yama Minamiya's eyes were glaring like burning torches as he smiled and said, "I trust them."

  The suited man narrowed his eyes as a cold look flashed in his pupils. He suddenly said coldly, "Division Minister Minamiya is truly a good division minister that adores his rookies. After this meeting ends, I dare guarantee that regardless of the outcome, Division Minister Minamiya's 'good reputation' will be known throughout the country. He will be 'praised' by the people, and the 'love and unity' of Gaia will definitely be extolled by the people!"

  Yama Minamiya asked irascibly, "Are you threatening me?"

  The suited man shrugged and said with a laugh, "No, no, no. How can this be considered a threat? If Division Minister Minamiya continues to obstinately continue with his debate, there might be someone who can't tolerate it any further, making Division Minister Minamiya shut up, or maybe forever...Well, that's what a threat is, right?"

  As though they wanted to corroborate the suited man's words, the seated crowd glared at Yama Minamiya coldly. They no longer hid the killing intent in their eyes.

  The mood instantly turned chilly.

  Yama Minamiya laughed angrily as he straightened his back and said loudly, "A true man is not subdued by force. I, Yama Minamiya, hate unfair matters where might is used to suppress others. Even if it's not because of those two children, I will absolutely not compromise for justice and righteousness!"

  "Peng!"

  Just as Yama Minamiya said those words, Zhang Meng, who had been left alone in a corner, suddenly slammed the desk angrily. He roared, "Shut up! I can't bear hearing this anymore!"

  Yama Minamiya glanced at Zhang Meng coldly and said, "Scram!”

  "Courting death!"

  Zhang Meng's ashen face immediately turned red. He stared with widened eyes with a look of rage filling his face. He bellowed angrily and caused the ground to abruptly quake. The meeting desk began to shake as a massive suppression was emitted from his body. Like the fall of a snowstorm, it hailed right at Yama Minamiya.

  Yama Minamiya's vision blacked out as he nearly fainted. He felt like his body was being wrung tightly by a humongous hand. His bones were being squeezed forcefully and they were about to shatter!

  "Psionic Imperial Realm!"

  Yama Minamiya smiled bitterly inwardly. Zhang Meng was indeed a famous A-class hero whose strength was already at the Psionic Imperial Realm.

  In the psionic cultivation system, there were five realms demarcated—Psionic Mortal, Psionic Soul, Psionic Might, Psionic Domain and Psionic Imperial.

  In between every realm, there was a clear difference in strength, and the greatest gap in strength was the Psionic Domain Realm and the Psionic Imperial Realm.

  Everything beneath Psionic Imperial was nothing but ants! Only by stepping into the Psionic Imperial Realm would one be considered a true member of the strong.

  Yama Minamiya's cultivation level had only reached the Psionic Might Realm, so how could he put up any resistance in front of Zhang Meng?

  Zhang Meng's simple release of 'Overlord Suppression' had nearly knocked him unconscious.

  "Kneel!"

  Zhang Meng suddenly roared angrily at Yama Minamiya. An invisible pressure crashed down on Yama Minamiya's straight and upright back like a massive mountain!

  "Bam!"

  Yama Minamiya's knees slammed to the ground as the emitted the sound of a loud impact as well as the shattering of bones. He had been pressed down to the ground. His expression changed drastically as his fa
ce turned extremely pale. He was fuming with anger and feeling humiliated. However, he could not in any way stand up under the massive pressure on him. It was unknown how many pieces his kneecap had shattered into.

  "Pu!"

  With a deep grunt, Yama Minamiya's spat out a mouthful of boiling hot blood.

  A mocking smile suffused across Zhang Meng's lips as he looked delighted and pleased with himself.

  The seated crowd had derisive looks in their eyes as they looked at the kneeling Yama Minamiya. There were even some who went as far as scorning him with the words 'he deserves it'.

  The middle-aged woman sneered unceasingly.

  The suited man shook his head and said with a sigh, "Why did it have to come to this if you knew about it?"

  The only person with an angry glare was the uniformed beauty. She stared at Zhang Meng with a displeased look before casting a pleading gaze at the white-browed elder beside her.

  The crowd also looked at the white-browed elder.