I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 811

Chapter 24: The Fist of Heaven Descends

Roy lowered his voice and asked, “Who the heck is that guy?”

Facing the second-in-command of his own faction, the boss couldn’t help but start venting. “Ah, that’s Anbo Anka, the Marquis’s son from the South Sea Kingdom. You could say he’s one of the big shots there. Lately, he’s been looking for trouble, messing up our business.”

Ever since the Battle of the Self-White Harbor, Jason and Charlotte had signed various cooperation agreements. On the surface, it was for their factions, but in reality, it was more about future cooperation between their two countries.

However, the will of the South Sea prince didn’t represent all Southerners. Anbo was clearly the type who wasn’t willing to give up his immediate interests.

“Aren’t there any rules for our faction?”

The boss chuckled. “Actually, Ms. Chuck has recently charged into the South Sea faction’s base and retrieved the debts owed to us. Quite impressive, really…”

“Perhaps that’s why this Young Master Anbo came here to stir up trouble; he’s looking to vent his frustrations.”

“Don’t worry, we have people guarding the place. He can only shout a bit; he can’t do much else. I’ll handle it, and you two just enjoy your competition.”

“Wait.” Charlotte turned around, stopping the boss who was about to leave.

“Coming to our Lionheart faction’s territory to make a scene and expecting to walk away unharmed? I’d like to have a word with him.”

“Ah, this?”

Roy snickered to himself.

If it hadn’t been visible, it would have been fine, but since someone was already provoking them, there was no way Charlotte would let it slide with her hot temper.

Plans never survive contact with the enemy. Roy had thought that despite everything, someone was still here to ruin their little date—however, seeing Charlotte eagerly rolling her fists, he decided this was actually a good thing.

A play he had set up would truly be entertaining if someone showed up to scrap!

“This gentleman, private mounts aren’t allowed in our obstacle race, it’s unfair to other competitors…”

“Stop your whining; it looks like you’re just scared!”

There stood the skinny, dark-skinned Young Master Anbo, in lavish yet slightly casual attire, casually stroking the enormous water python behind him, laughing without any concealment of his disdain.

“What’s the matter? Does the kingdom that produces beast mounts not have anything that can compare to my Sea Crystal Python? Or are you just plain scared, not even daring to compete with me?!”

The shops selling magical beasts usually didn’t handle too many ferocious creatures, and that fiery-spotted leopard was one of the rare exceptions.

Other spectators didn’t think much further and fell right into Anbo’s words, their enthusiasm waning at the thought that the Lionheart faction’s mounts were certainly not superior.

Several members from the Lionheart faction clenched their teeth in anger, itching to retaliate. Some were already turning back to the city to fetch their griffins, but even if they rushed over, given the speed of the griffin, Anbo and co. would have already made a clean getaway.

Yet just then, a cold shout broke through the air.

“Enough with the foolish talk.”

“If you want to play, I’ll play with you.”

The red-haired princess stepped forward, dazzling like brilliant flames, causing the members of the Lionheart faction to cheer silently.

Anbo was momentarily taken aback.

The black-haired boy and the red-haired girl bore striking similarities that reminded him of two notable figures, causing his brazen demeanor to waver.

Who in the noble circle didn’t know the reputation of the Saint’s Guards and the Lionheart Princess? Especially with Jason willing to cooperate, minor provocations could be overlooked, but genuinely offending these two elites was not something he wanted.

However, upon seeing their appearances clearly, Anbo grinned widely. “My lady, may I ask who you are…”

“Your future opponent.”

Charlotte replied without courtesy, crossing her arms nonchalantly. “You weren’t here to challenge me? If so, I’m ready anytime.”

Anbo’s gaze lingered on the fiery red hair and vivid red dress for a while before he feigned gentility. “I wouldn’t want to harm a lovely lady.”

But her response was an expression of utmost disdain: “All talk, no bite; you dare not face an actual challenge from a girl. Is this the demeanor of men from the South Sea?”

A few light chuckles ensued from the crowd.

Anbo’s expression darkened slightly before he coldly grinned. “Alright then, don’t blame me for being rude.”

As a result, the next round of the duo obstacle race verged on allowing Anbo and his Sea Crystal Python to join in.

The duo race had twelve teams, totaling twenty-four competitors.

Anbo and his servant hopped on the python.

This water-blue crystal-like giant snake dwarfed the surrounding magical beasts, even making the fiery-spotted leopard look insignificant.

The Sea Crystal Python was a magical beast that dwelled in the South Sea Kingdom. This amphibious creature was not only rapid in the water, but also astonishingly fast on land—no wonder Anbo strutted around with such confidence.

Meanwhile, the boss was sweating bullets, more scared of mishaps involving these powerful figures on his turf than the race itself.

But Roy remained calm, as if he had already guessed the outcome.

Charlotte smilingly issued a terrifying threat, “Little leopard, you better give it your all, or I’ll roast you up later, okay?”

“?!”

While the leopard wouldn’t understand human language, judging by its pale expression, it was definitely aware of Charlotte’s threat.

All contestants took their positions and mounted their beasts.

The South Sea Young Master, perched atop his python, looked down arrogantly and snickered, “Please be careful; I wouldn’t want to hurt you, sweet lady~”

Roy kept quiet, simply tightening his hold around Charlotte’s waist.

Bro, you’re the one who should be careful.

You have no idea what you’re up against…

The referee blew the whistle, signaling the start, and all magical beasts charged forth.

The Sea Crystal Python, thanks to its extraordinary explosive power, surged ahead, leaving all the other beasts far behind.

Moreover, whenever other competitors attempted to overtake from behind, the python’s powerful tail would swing out, knocking them and their mounts to the ground.

Many onlookers were left speechless from shock; they had never seen such aggressive racing.

Only the performers from the Lionheart faction could get knocked down by a tail and maintain a straight face, brushing off the dust and continuing.

“What gives, this is easy!”

Flying through the woods effortlessly, Anbo chuckled.

“The so-called martial Lionheart people are just like this!”

His servant laughed as well, patting his mount. “Yeah, besides, how could a helpless little girl ever challenge the Young Master?”

Remembering that striking crimson figure, Anbo felt a twinge of reluctance: “Too bad we didn’t make any bets earlier; otherwise, I’d love to see what the Lionheart beauty looks like…”

Just then, Anbo caught a glimpse of something strange.

A streak of blazing red light, like a comet tearing through the atmosphere, shot straight at them.

In the distance, a scream that only cats could muster echoed.

Realizing someone was overtaking him, Anbo ordered his python to sweep its tail in defense.

But he could never have imagined that the newcomer was none other than the girl he had previously mocked, along with a certain black-haired boy, who had closed his eyes and was tightly hugging her.

But this time, the glimmer in Anbo’s eyes was replaced with fear.

There, a tiny fist accompanied by an enormous fireball surged downward with unyielding force, growing larger in Anbo’s view.

With a thunderous boom and a dark mushroom cloud rising, the duo obstacle race had split into winners and losers.