The Soldier's Unsurpassable Honor

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"I think it's worth it! If they had not actually become chosen disciples through illegitimate means, they would definitely not be able to swallow these accusations. He would have to prove himself for sure!"

After hearing all of that, Rudy was incredibly puzzled. What did they mean by winning three matches in a row? What was a black iron bet? What did it have to do with the black iron medal?

He had heard from Fane that getting a black iron badge meant you needed to win three matches in a row! Even knowing that he could not figure out what a black iron bet meant. Since it was a bet, why would it involve the medal?

However, Fane did not have time to explain anything to him at that moment. When Arne self-righteously said that he would start a black iron bet, Fane's expression immediately changed. He had a smile on his face, but the mocking nature of the smile was obvious to anyone.

Fane raise his eyebrow and said, "Starting a black iron bet really will clear your name and your dead brother's. It will prove that the two of you did truly earn your spot as chosen disciples. However, you can't turn back after you start it. Are you sure you can win three matches in a row? Will you be able to leave the stage alive?"

The moment Fane said that, Arne suddenly raised his head and coldly stared at Fane, "Stop looking down on others. Since I've decided to do the black iron bet, it means that I'm confident that I'll win! I know why you're saying all this. You want me to retreat and have no way to clear my name.

"I'm telling you, I refuse! Put your petty plans away! I want everyone to know how much of a joke your earlier words were. You're just an insignificant man who won a bet through some luck!"

Fane's smile remained on his face, not having a rebuttal for those words. Fane merely stood quietly by the side. Rudy, who sat next to Fane, was incredibly curious after hearing what Fane said.

The others did not know Fane, but after being with Fane for so long, Rudy understood Fane very well. With how Fane was, there was no way Fane would have said all of that.

In Fane's heart, everything earlier

was just unnecessary. Even if he wanted to anger the other party, he would not do it by offering advice Fane had actually advised Arne against starting the black iron bet and even highlighted the negatives of the bet.

It was way too different from how Fane usually acted. However, even if he had some suspicions, he could not just voice them at that moment. Since Fane had said all of that, Fane naturally had his own plans.

With his heart already set, Arne probably thought that there was no longer any reason to continue talking to Fane. He sat back down and looked away, no longer looking at Fane.

Only, the anger and hatred on his

face did not diminish at all. Fane raised his eyebrow as he turned around and sat back at his original spot. At that moment, the stage had already been cleaned up. It looked as good as new.

All of the traces of the earlier battle had already disappeared. The next match was already starting, it was just that everyone was too preoccupied with the Deer Pavilion to notice.

Only then did the crowd slowly

compose themselves. After Fane sat

down, Rudy asked impatiently,

"What's the black iron bet? What does it have to do with the black iron medal? Why does he need to win three matches in a row? I couldn't understand everything that was said just now at all. Quickly explain it to me. I feel so frustrated."