Chapter 113


    The Jetroinians flipped the table aggressively, turning the scene chaotic in an instant.


    The sounds of smashing tes and cups disrupted the peace of the restaurant.


    Yano, Hiroshi, and another bodyguard named Watari Yuuta wore fierce expressions. Only Braxton


    remained indifferent as if he had nothing to do with the situation.


    Meanwhile, battle lust shone within the eyes of the young man, Skyler. He gave Jonathan a taunting


    gaze as though all of this was done for thetter.


    Skyler was a hyper-energetic, ferocious beast that thought about tearing others apart at all times.


    Jonathan and Polly were sensitive enough to pick up his provocation immediately.


    However, the restaurant manager hade out to mediate before they could step forward.


    The restaurant manager was a beautiful woman named Laura Leighton, seemingly in her thirties. She


    wore a ck suit as she approached them with a charismatic smile.


    Laura nced at Braxton''s group and apologized sincerely, “I''m very sorry for our careless service that


    caused your dissatisfaction. Please ept our sincere apology.”


    “Your dishes are too expensive,” Yuuta spat. He spoke in broken Chanaean, but it was coherent at


    least. “You''re feeding us like livestock because we''re Jetroinians!” Jonathan had used Chanaean to


    insult them previously, but Yuuta and Yano did not understand him.


    Laura froze for a moment before swiftly understanding what was going on. She quickly replied, “We


    take our business integrity very seriously. It is impossible for us to scam our esteemed guests. Not to


    mention, our prices are stated clearly. You can look at the wall if you don''t believe us.”


    The Jetroinians looked over and saw a menu hanging on the wall.


    Immediately, they stiffened, knowing that this was their mistake. Unexpectedly, Skyler sneered, “You


    stupid pig! This menu is specifically for foreigners, while they have another menu. We''ve been to


    Ferropene restaurants before, and their food has never been this expensive. You''re clearly trying to rip


    us off.”


    Yuuta, Yano, and Hiroshi were shocked by the revtion. Being the most hot-headed one, Hiroshi was


    the first to speak up. “Motherf*cker! We will not pay for this. Let''s go.”


    He led the way, and the others followed behind him. Laura nched upon seeing that. This was her


    first time encountering customers like them in all her years working in this restaurant. The customers


    that came to this restaurant weremonly well-known people who were cautious and valued their


    reputation.


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    She hastily blocked Hiroshi''s path and insisted, “Please pay your bills, sir.”


    He scoffed, “Pay, my ass! Get out of my way.” With that, he deliberately pushed her aside, crude


    enough to have ced his hand on her chest.


    Laura was shoved away as she could not react in time. Feeling an aching pain in her chest, she lost


    her bnce, staggered a few steps back, and fell onto the floor.


    A server, who was watching from the side, was too afraid to stop them.


    Right then, Jonathan stood up and shouted at them.


    Hiroshi''s group immediately turned to look at him. Hiroshi despised Jonathan to the bone, but he did


    not know how to speak Chanaean, so he could only curse under his breath in Jetroinese.


    Jonathan knew Ustranasian but not Jetroinese. As a result, he did not understand what Hiroshi said.


    Regardless, Hiroshi seemed like he was speaking badly about them. Besides, Jonathan would still feel


    like Hiroshi was mocking him even if thetter were speaking with a smile. Jonathan uttered


    disdainfully, “I don''t know what you idiots are talking about. Get lost.”


    Hiroshi asked Yuuta, who stood beside him, “What did he say?”


    Yuuta also could not understand Jonathan because he was speaking too fast.


    Skyler quickly tranted for Hiroshi, “He called you an idiot and told you to scram.”


    Infuriated, Hiroshi wanted to rush forward to fight Jonathan.


    Suddenly, Skyler added calmly, “He''ll beat you up if you go.”


    Hiroshi then froze, feeling glum.


    “Let''s go,” Skyler said.


    Then, he turned to leave with a group of people following behind him.


    Jonathan could not hold it in anymore, and he taunted, “Let''s settle this once and for all. Where do you


    guys live? If you don''t pay your bills today, I guarantee you won''t be able to participate in the Golden


    Sword Tournament, and you''ll be detained for a year and a half.”


    He was confident in himself.


    After he finished, Braxton and the others halted in their tracks.


    They turned around and looked at Jonathan. Skyler''s re was filled with murderous intent.


    Jonathan did not have a good temper, to begin with. Hence, he smirked and jeered, “F*ck! Why do you


    keep looking at me, you sicko? Are you gay?”


    Unexpectedly, Skyler was not enraged. He sneered, “I know who you are, Jonathan Lawson. Your


    name is on the list for thepetition too.”


    Jonathan chuckled. “So what?”


    Skyler licked his lips as hostility shed across his eyes. Then, he approached Jonathan.


    The atmosphere was tense as Skyler walked over.


    Jessica, Yasmin, and Amber promptly sensed the dangerous aura, and they subconsciously hid behind


    Jonathan and Polly.


    Polly stared at Skyler coldly, whereas Skyler remained unbothered.


    He fixed his eyes on Jonathan as he stood before thetter. Abruptly, he grinned and threatened, “I''ll


    kill you at the Golden Sword Tournament.”


    With that said, he turned to leave.


    Jonathan was aware of Skyler''s murderous intent.


    Despite that, he did not mind it, for there were too many people after his life, anyway. Skyler was


    merely another addition, so Jonathan did not continue bickering with him as long as the former paid his


    bills.


    Skyler regrouped with Braxton and the others before ordering Hiroshi, “Pay them.”


    Hiroshi was reluctant, but he could only obey Skyler.


    They swiftly left the restaurant after paying for their meal.


    Jessica and the otherdies were immediately slightly worried. Amber asked, “Will there be trouble,


    Jonathan?”


    He rolled his eyes and answered, “Of course not. Moreover, there are no do-overs in the Golden Sword


    Tournament.”


    “Can you handle him, then?” she asked again.


    Jonathan remained unconcerned. “He''s on the same level as me. Regardless, I have never been afraid


    of anyone.”


    Polly then shot him a look. He quicklyughed aloud and rified, “Other than Polly, of course.”


    She smiled faintly. “Ha! Please! I know how strong you are. Your fighting skills are transcendent. It


    would be hard to win against you without breaking through Nascent Soul.”


    Jonathan chuckled sheepishly.


    The threedies finally felt at ease after hearing the conversation.


    Just then, the person in charge of the restaurant came out to thank them, but Jonathan''s group did not


    quite mind it. In the end, the restaurant gave them some freebies and a gold card.


    Thereafter, the group exited the restaurant.


    Next, Yasmin and thedies went to take a walk around Faike while Jonathan and Polly went to the


    organizingmittee of the tournament to check in.


    The tournament''s organizingmittee was located on an underground battlefield in the suburbs near


    Faike. This would also be the venue for thepetition itself.


    Donovan drove the duo to the location once more.


    As it took some time to reach the suburbs, they finally arrived at the said battlefield an hourter.


    The battlefield was built simr to a stadium, but the interior was not as spacious.


    The ce was surrounded by farnd and residents, which made it peaceful and quiet.


    On top of the cheapnd, its location was pretty secluded. After all, an underground battle was an


    illegal event.


    There were numerous white, modern-looking two-story bungalows in the stadium.


    In front of the stadium was a driveway, where countless luxurious cars were parked right then.


    After Jonathan''s group parked their car, they walked toward the stadium.


    At the forefront of the stadium was an enormous foyer. When they entered, there were specialized staff


    to check their invitation and lead them in.


    The organizingmittee was in the office on the second floor.


    Jonathan and Polly quickly arrived at the grand and spacious office.


    What surprised them was that Morgan was there too. In addition, there were two older men, namely


    Rowan, who Jonathan had met before, and Julian Cook of Coldbridge.


    The three elderly were in charge of the reception.


    Morgan stood up delightfully after the two came in and said, “You''re finally here, Master Lawson and


    Master McDaniels.”


    Jonathan did not tell Morgan about Strikezone Martial Arts'' inside info, nor did he allow Jessica to say.


    There was no need for Morgan to feel troubled, as Jonathan could solve the problem by himself.


    Jonathan and Polly greeted, “Hello, Master Hayes.”


    Everyone introduced themselves and greeted each other.


    Soon after, Jonathan and Polly officially checked in. They were about to head back when two young


    men entered the room.


    They were Julian''s grandson, Hector, and the heir of the Green n, Stephen, respectively.


    Both of them were in their thirties, but they still looked healthy and young from practicing martial arts.


    Hector wore a white button-up coat, making him look refined. This was the result of practicing Shadow


    Punch to its limits. Meanwhile, Stephen''s abilities were evident to the eye.


    When Hector and Stephen came in, Julian said, “What great timing, you two. Let me introduce you to


    some youngsters. This is Jonathan Lawson, and that is Polly McDaniels.”


    Hector smiled courtly and greeted them with the same degree of reverence. “Nice to meet you, Master


    Lawson and Master McDaniels.”


    In truth, everyone had seen the participants'' photos from the name list, thus having deep impressions


    of each other. After all, anyone could be one''s opponent.


    Stephen also gave them his greetings, to which Jonathan and Polly responded humbly.


    Everyone got along well as all of them were around the same age.


    Right then, Stephen suggested, “Why don''t we find a ce to sit down, drink some alcohol, and talk


    about martial arts? What do you guys say?”


    A martial artist''s favorite thing was meeting friends through martial arts.


    Jonathan and Polly exchanged looks before the former answered, “We couldn''t agree more.”