Super Soldier

Entering the room, Xiao Bing’s eyes fell on a girl clad in red skirt sitting beside the table. Men in black, with cold faces and armed with guns stood in every corner of the room. Yet all Xiao Bing could see was the girl in the red skirt.

Xiao Bing believed he had a wide vocabulary. But he still found it hard to find words to describe the girl’s beauty. Marvelous was the only word he could think of at the moment.

The girl looked 20 at most. Her body, skin, and face were all perfect. Her beauty could not possibly be elevated by any change.

The only flaw was her eyes, which left people feeling she was aloof and remote. Women ought to be as soft as water, which was the best compliment a woman can get. Yet this girl’s eyes seemed to be saying all the men on earth were unworthy of her. Men would often feel self-abased before her beauty and nobility. But Xiao Bing found him repulsed by her aloofness.

However, Princess Nami’s beauty was still fascinating. One’s heart could flutter by a single glance of her smooth skin and would find it hard to look away.

Xiao Bing walked over to Nami, pulled out a chair and sat down.

Princess Nami was a little surprised, because she had never seen a man who could act so natural before her. Almost every man would flush whenever they saw her. They would be too afraid to look her into her eyes, but they could not help taking glimpses at her. They all adored her, but few dared to confess their love.

But Xiao Bing was different. He was still looking at her, showing no sign of looking away. And he didn’t seem nervous at all when he approached. He didn’t even ask for her consent before seating himself.

A hint of anger flashed in her eyes. But it was mostly bewilderment that she felt. How could there exist a man who was not entranced by her beauty?

Princess Nami flared, “How rude of you. Do you know who I am?”

Xiao Bing grinned, “You’re Princess Nami. I heard you invited me to dinner?”

“So what? You think the invitation allows you to be so rude?”

Xiao Bing grinned, “My Royal Highness, you must’ve been mistaken. I don’t think I was rude. It was an honor to be invited by Your Highness. But it’s Your Highness who asked me to come. If Your Highness thinks I’m rude, I can just leave now.”

Princess Nami stared at Xiao Bing in disbelief, “How dare you talk to me like that.”

Xiao Bing grinned, “Forgive me, my Royal Highness. You look more adorable when you’re angry instead of arrogant.”

Xiao Bing’s smile was languid and unbridled. In fact, he looked glamorous in a certain way. But no one had ever talked back at Princess Nami. She pointed to the door and bristled, “Get out.”

Xiao Bing stood up. He didn’t seem angry. Instead, he was still smiling. “Since my Royal Highness dislikes me. I’ll take my leave then.”

Xiao Bing was sure that since Princess Nami invited him here, she must have something to tell him. So she would not cross him out of the list. Besides, whoever won this competition would definitely be her warrior. Otherwise her reputation would be stained. Xiao Bing didn’t believe she would go back on her words. Maybe she would not choose him during the first match in the afternoon and Xiao Bing didn’t care at all.

As expected, the moment Xiao Bing walked to the door Princess Nami suddenly shouted, “Aoki Ichiro.”

Xiao Bing smiled, wheeled around and looked at the princess with a smile.

Princess Nami suddenly felt infuriated when she saw the smile on his face. She suppressed the urge to say the words. Then she pondered for a moment and thought this man was less disgusting than Nakamura Jiro. Though he seemed to need a good punch, Princess Nami believed she could easily manipulate him after he became her warrior.

Then the princess spoke, “You must defeat Nakamura Jiro this afternoon. You cannot allow him to be the winner. Remember, if you let him win, I will never spare you.”

It was then that Xiao Bing realized Princess Nami merely didn’t want Jiro to be her warrior. Xiao Bing more or less figured it out when he thought of that man’s outward appearance. He smiled faintly and said, “Don’t worry. I’ll definitely win.”

“You shall be rewarded if you win. But if you lose, you will find me very unforgiving.”

Xiao Bing grinned, “But my Royal Highness seems to have misunderstood me.”

Princess Nami was taken aback, “How so?”

Xiao Bing answered casually, “There are two reasons why I said I will definitely win. Firstly, to be your warrior is not my sole purpose. Secondly, I’m not here for your reward. Thirdly, I’m a rogue warrior who feeds on terror. I don’t care a fig about your intimidation.”

Princess Nami’s big and bewitching eyes were almost burning with fire. “Then why are you here?” She ground out the words.

“Because I desire victory. “A sharp glint flashed through Xiao Bing’s eyes. “I’m a martial artist. I want to win every battle, whether you allow me or not.”

Then Xiao Bing whirled around, pushed the door open and walked out. When he closed it, Xiao Bing heard the sound of plates being smashed to the ground. Xiao Bing grinned because he knew he had provoked the girl. He believed not only would Princess Nami ask him to be her warrior, she would also want him to follow her, so that she could torture him at any time. Xiao Bing was playing hard-to-get.

After he left the restaurant, Xiao Bing had to find a noodle house to grab a bite. He could have had his dinner in the canteen, but he had to spend money to buy food. What an impetuous princess!

After he had eaten the food, Xiao Bing walked towards the fighting pit. There weren’t many people there. Nakamura Jiro walked over to Xiao Bing, who was sitting on a chair with his eyes closed. Jiro spoke in a creepy voice, “Don’t pretend you are sleeping, Aoki Ichiro.”

Aoki Ichiro opened his eyes and looked at Jiro. “What?”

Jiro smiled, “You’d better pray that the princess chooses one of us. Otherwise you should just yield. I don’t want to send a strong young man like you to an early grave.”

“I see.” Xiao Bing grinned. “We haven’t fought yet but, Mr. Jiro, you seem very confident.”

Jiro smiled viciously, “Anyone who tries to stand in my way will die. You will be very unlucky if I end up as your opponent.”

After Jiro showed his intimidation, he sauntered away. A ghost of smile flitted over Xiao Bing’s lips. He believed that this man was playing a mind game with him, trying to unsettle him. Jiro thought that even if Xiao Bing didn’t not yield right away, at least his weakness would be exposed. Nakamura Jiro was indeed a sly and powerful man. But unluckily for him, his rival was Xiao Bing, who was good at nullifying his enemies’ tricks.

A while later, almost all competitors had arrived. Xiao Bing noticed that Jiro seemed to be saying the same thing to Fukuda Ogawa. Fukuda Ogawa countered fiercely, but he seemed slightly rattled.

But Xiao Bing believed that Fukuda Ogawa would be chosen this afternoon since Princess Nami had asked him to defeat Jiro.

The audience were all seated. But suddenly they all stood up as Princess Nami walked in with the chief executive. There were four guards around them, each clad in a black suit. Princess Nami was wearing a red skirt and a necklace. She looked noble and glamorous. Her arrogance didn’t make others feel comfortable because to them, she was a goddess. They were even willing to kneel and kiss her toes. But for Xiao Bing, who had great self-respect, he hated her arrogance the most.

Princess Nami sat in the middle of the referee stand. The chief executive stepped up and said, “The five competitors, please stand in the center of the pit. Princess Nami will now choose one of you to be one of her official bodyguards.”

The five competitor did what they were told. Princess Nami became angry the moment she saw Xiao Bing. But after she had a clear look at Jiro, her resolve to not have this man as her warrior was strengthened. She was counting on Xiao Bing for that, so she didn’t say anything but pointed at Fukuda Ogawa saying, “Him!”