Chapter 1898 Champion''s Triumph


    Could it have been about who ate more?


    This was too absurd.


    As the spectators watched in disbelief, the vige chief snorted and spoke slowly.


    "Let it be known to all that the Warriors'' Tournament varies yearly, but this year marks an exceptional


    departure. For the champion of this year''spetition, a unique honor awaits. Not only will they have


    the privilege to make a personal request of me, but they will also win the hand of my beloved daughter


    in marriage. In other words, this victor will be the next vige chief."


    Although Gareth had been previously informed, he still felt a sharp shock as he grasped the situation.


    "Everyone has shownmendable performance, at least based on the first two rounds. However, in


    this round, except for him who did not finish the meal." The vige chief''s finger pointed at Gareth.


    He stood confidently, unaffected by the crowd''s scrutiny, as if ustomed to being the center of


    attention.


    The vige chief''s stomach flipped as fear slowly crawled over his body.


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    "Why, Vige Chief? Why is he the exception?"


    "Could it be because Anna likes him, and the Vige Chief set up this scheme for him?"


    "I suspect so. Otherwise, why choose him? What''s the justification for his selection? I must admit I fall


    short if they were seeking a handsome face."


    The vige chief''s mouth twitched as he listened to those squabbles.


    On the other hand, Gareth remainedposed, as if he wasn''t the subject of discussion.


    He seemed like a bystander, observing with a cold and distant gaze.


    The more indifferent Gareth appeared, the more the vige chief found himself impressed by him.


    He was a stark contrast to the other brash men in the group.


    The vige chief sighed softly and said, "Before the referee left, they instructed everyone not to depart,


    but three individuals did so anyway. This demonstrates disobedience, making arbitrary decisions, and


    disying unwarranted arrogance!"


    The three individuals who had walked out lowered their heads as they left.


    The vige chief looked around and continued, "After the food was served, you didn''t even question it


    before indulging yourselves. This is the second mistake! A small amount of oleander has been added


    to the food."


    When the vige chief''s words fell, several individuals clutched their stomachs and wailed in agony.


    The oleander had already taken effect.


    Not lethal, yet potent enough to catapult anyone into an abyss of agony.


    The vige chief looked at the group of people writhing on the ground, shook his head, and walked


    over to Gareth''s side. He carefully assessed him, taking his time to examine every detail.


    Gareth remained stiff and silent as the vige chief scrutinized.


    Their eyes locked, and they continued their silent exchange.


    Eventually, the vige chief extended his hand, cing it gently on Gareth''s shoulder.


    "Goodd, I''m entrusting the vige and Anna to you. I can rest easy."


    The vige chief appeared genuinely pleased, an umon sight for his reserved demeanor. His


    smile deepened the creases on his face.


    However, Gareth took a step back and shook his head.


    "Apologies, Vige Chief. I may have to disappoint your expectations. I can''t take over the vige, and


    there''s no way I can marry Anna."


    The vige chief''s face darkened instantly, a fiery wrath and disdain clouding over his features.


    "What are you implying? Are you perhaps still fixated on that woman of yours? Elisa, is it? Given her


    history with you, she could serve as a concubine," the vige chief scoffed.


    The vige chief stood tall and imposing as if Elisa should be grateful for the opportunity to be


    Gareth''s concubine.


    Gareth''s fists were clenched tightly; his knuckles turned white as his frustration and tension intensified.


    He might have assaulted him if it weren''t for the fact that he needed something from the vige chief.


    Thus, he had to maintain a respectful demeanor even if the chief''s words had angered him.


    Oblivious to Gareth''s growing anger, the vige chief continued, "I don''t know where Anna falls short


    compared to that woman. Your eyes have been deceived; a true wife needs someone to support you."