Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 590 Arena

"Newcomer, don't just stand there. Even if you're going to die in the arena today, you should at least choose some clothes, right?"

Looking at the lifelike NPC before him, Shiraishi couldn't help but marvel—that's right, Shiraishi had entered the "Arena World".

"What are you looking at? If you keep looking, you'll be sent up here!" The logistics officer was a red-haired tomboy.

Even though she's a tomboy, she still looks pretty and has a bit of an anime vibe...

As for Shiraishi, he's currently only wearing tattered clothes!

To avoid this supposedly "realistic" game not actually giving him any initial equipment, Shiraishi quickly chose the simplest wooden armor that couldn't cover many vital points, and... a pair of metal gauntlets.

In this respect, it's still a "game"—after all, in reality, there would never be a size as big as Shiraishi's, but now that I'm wearing them, they fit perfectly...

"Gauntlets? You're quite confident. Unless you're a martial arts master, I suggest you choose another weapon," the logistics officer advised the novice.

"No need, that's fine," Shiraishi said, walking towards the arena.

There were very few spectators, but soon, Shiraishi's first opponent appeared...

A hungry wolf emerged from across the arena!
They look really hungry...

Not only were his eyes red, but he was also... rather thin!
The battle begins!
Awoo—Gah?

Wuwuwu——

Karma!
As soon as the fight started, Shiraishi rushed forward and killed the "grey dog" with three punches.

The reason it was three punches was also partly due to a testing element...

Congratulations to Shiraishi Black for winning 1 game!
"You look pretty good. Hopefully, this isn't just luck! After winning a match, you can buy more equipment at the equipment shop, and... you can also choose to have it custom-made at the blacksmith's shop, or buy and craft it yourself at the materials market."

"By the way, you can also go and take a look at the gladiators' insights. Of course, the more victories you have, the more you can unlock!" The logistics officer's attitude softened slightly.

……

"Citizens, warriors, next up is Shiraishi Kuro, the gladiator with nine consecutive wins, and... the warrior Rita, who once had a nineteen-win streak but unfortunately had his arm severed by Blood Frenzy. Let's see who will prevail today!"

Rita, wielding a sword with only one arm, stands a full 1.9 meters tall, though appearing somewhat petite next to Shiraishi. However, she is quite agile... well, rather agile...

Facing the one-armed swordsman, Shiraishi still managed to break his move, sword, and arm with just three punches!
"Oh my god... what is this? Shiraishi Kuro's heavy punch shattered Rita's only remaining arm..."

"Let's congratulate Shiraishi Kuro on becoming a ten-win gladiator!"

Shiraishi has returned to the backstage area to rest.

"You did a good job. The equipment shop owner asked me to tell you that he has a new batch of goods."

"Here's the prize money for this game. We look forward to your next performance."

The logistics officer's attitude improved significantly.

……

"Citizens and warriors! Let's give a warm round of applause to Iron Fist Shiraishi Kuro, who has won nineteen consecutive victories! Let's see if Iron Fist Shiraishi Kuro can become the 100-win Duel King under the iron fist of the Bear today!"

The thunderous applause around him had no effect on Shiraishi, who was shirtless except for a pair of flexible iron fist gloves on his hands...

How can mere armor compare to Shiraishi's well-trained physique?

The reason he wears boxing gloves is because they are made from special materials that Shiraishi obtained after completing a hidden quest. They have been specially processed, so... just like magical items, they can really increase Shiraishi's attack power!
At that moment, the bear emerged from the adjacent passageway...

The Violent Bear is indeed a bear.

Shiraishi had already encountered ordinary black bears and brown bears in previous sessions.

However, the "violent bear" is different. It is an extremely fierce and powerful bear. Just look at the scars on its face and body, and you'll know it's no ordinary animal!
Weighing a full 800 kilograms, it's considered large even among polar bears, and it's even closer to human-shaped.

Even Shiraishi dared not be careless in the face of this fantastical beast...

After a fierce hand-to-hand combat, Bai Shi also suffered a few blows and minor injuries, with several bloody marks on his body, before finally managing to smash the bear's head to pieces with five punches!
"Did you see that? Did everyone see that? The mighty Iron Fist Shiraishi Kuro has won the final victory! Let's cheer for the King of Iron Fist, Shiraishi Kuro!"

Shiraishi returned to the rest area with a somewhat serious expression.

"I can't believe you actually won... But be careful, after twenty consecutive wins, those inhuman guys will be after you!" the logistics officer warned.

……

Even without her saying it, Shiraishi felt a little heavy-hearted at this moment, and even suspected that the difficulty of this "Noah's Ark" had been secretly changed for him!

Although it was still far from Shiraishi's limit, it was enough to make Shiraishi feel the pressure.

And that's only a 20-game winning streak...

Those little brats think they can get a hundred consecutive wins? They'd probably turn a hungry wolf into a satiated one in the very first game...

Seemingly sensing Shiraishi's confusion, Noah's Ark's voice rang out: [Children entering the game can choose to control the body of a strong adult, and the difficulty level is significantly lower.]

Shiraishi:……

"Of course, it's easier to clear the game if you're stronger. Why not try to become stronger? It's easier to become stronger here than in real life!" Noah's Ark reminded him.

"Is it easier to become stronger..." Shiraishi pondered.

……

Meanwhile, less than ten minutes had actually passed, and the other children were still hesitating when it came to choosing the world.

Shiraishi chose to release the video of his recent battle with "Bear Violent," and sure enough, after seeing it, the children no longer had any desire to enter the "arena"!

Conan also did not enter the foggy city at this time...

After all, the rules of "Noah's Ark" were very clear before – in Fog City, all players who choose to enter are considered to be in the same team.

Moreover, as long as you are on the same team as Shiraishi, you don't win.

In other words, even if he wins the solo run of "Foggy World", it won't matter!
To this, Conan could only say—do you even know how to play? Did you come in here to make the game harder for me?
Fortunately, Shiraishi also said that he would choose "Foggy City" as his last world.

If Shiraishi had been defeated earlier, then Conan could have easily soloed the "Foggy City"!

Just then, a little kid stepped forward and shouted, "I want to go into the pirate world! Anyone want to come with me?"

"Eh? Wait, Shiraishi-nii said we should..." Mitsuhiko was about to stop him when he saw this.

"What a joke! Why should we listen to him? This arena is clearly not fit for humans, so we need to find our own way out!" Kamiizumi Kojiro shouted.

"But... in the pirate world, are you really that confident? Can you swim?" Genta asked, dissatisfied.

"Heh, of course... Do you think the pirate world is just about fighting and killing? Like that big guy, all muscles and no brains." Kojiro sneered. "What do you mean?" Kotomi said, dissatisfied.

“What I mean is… in the pirate world, the ability to lead a crew is definitely more important! In this respect, you’ll have to look to me!” Kojiro said arrogantly.

"What do you think you're doing? Your brother is the police chief of a police station with hundreds of officers, and you... you're not a squad leader, are you?" Ai said indifferently.

"Me... what class monitor! My grandfather was a high-ranking official!" Kojiro said urgently.

"So?" Ai asked back.

"So...don't you understand what I'm teaching you by example?!" Kojiro was annoyed at being questioned.

Immediately, a few kids stepped forward and entered the pirate world with Kojiro, without waiting for Shiraishi to return.

Kojiro Kamiizumi also felt good about himself and even started a live stream after entering—although the flow of consciousness time is different, the live stream can still be delayed.

On the original pirate ship, Kojiro Kamiizumi, now a grown man, stood before dozens of burly pirate sailors, delivering the captain's address...

"It seems that leadership skills are indeed needed in the pirate world..." Conan muttered.

……

"Ahem! Crew members, please be quiet... We are standing on this ship right now, and this ship is floating on the sea, which is a fact that everyone can see, right?" Kojiro began his speech.

"When it comes to sailing, it's never a simple matter, but it's definitely not so complicated as to be impossible... The sea is the sea, and its biggest difference from land is that it's all water..."

"The important thing about sailing isn't how much treasure we plunder, but the fact that we're 'at sea' right now. As for whether we can get the treasure, that's up to us. What we can do now is continue to maintain this state of being at sea..."

Kojiro then launched into a long and eloquent speech, showcasing the teachings and example passed down from his family of politicians. The sailors below, initially serious, gradually became puzzled, and finally grew impatient...

"As long as we're still on the ship, still sailing, it means we're still heading in the right direction... Huh? What are you doing? It's not time to cheer yet... Ah! Help! No..."

Before Kojiro could finish speaking, the sailors, unable to contain themselves, threw him into the sea to feed the sharks.

GAME OVER!

Everyone:...

"I think Noah's Ark makes sense. Why don't we just let them get electrocuted?" Ai Haibara retorted without any restraint.

“Hey…” Conan quickly stopped her—didn’t you see the other children were crying in fear?
At this point, Conan and Ai had to comfort the other children.

……

Meanwhile, in the arena world where Shiraishi resides...

"Let's congratulate Iron Fist Shiroishi on defeating Blood Frenzy and achieving his 30th consecutive victory! Iron Fist is making history!"

Shiraishi secured his thirtieth win.

To be honest, the Blood Frenzy in the game is stronger than Kyogoku Makoto, whom Shiraishi had met before, which means... he is stronger than all the humans Shiraishi has ever seen except for himself!
Shiraishi even suspected that a Level 11 "Superman" would appear later.

Of course, Shiraishi is also a little stronger than before!
As Noah's Ark says, this is, after all, a virtual world. Without the constraints of a carbon-based body, it is easier to become stronger, and the body can more easily produce changes that a normal carbon-based body cannot through exercise.

On the other hand, some of the "learning materials" in the arena included training methods that Shiraishi hadn't been able to find online before, which can only be described as...

"Noah's Ark" must have been obtained by hacking the internet!
Shiraishi now feels that he is closer to Lv11.

And this is a complete simulation...

Shiraishi estimated that if he could reach Lv11 here, he could also serve as a "guide" after they left.

Just as Shiraishi had thought, with the start of his fifty-game winning streak, he began to encounter opponents who were beyond Lv10 and closer to Lv11!
at the same time……

"I didn't expect you to be able to do this much, but the opponents after you are even more terrifying. Considering... considering you're about to die, you... want to see what I wear? I can wear it for you next time!"

Shiraishi:……

Okay, after a winning streak, the mascot will change her clothes, greatly increasing the anime and manga atmosphere!
Shiraishi wasn't interested in the signboard girl; he was just using the opportunity to become stronger.

Unless it's a life-or-death situation, even if his winning streak is broken, Shiraishi will not use magic!
After all, as long as you're not killed on the spot, you'll have a chance to fight your way back up later...

Furthermore, Shiraishi was unsure whether his use of magic would cause him to develop a dual magical and martial arts ability.

Shiraishi felt he was steadily improving, but clearly not as fast as his rivals.

After an eighty-game winning streak, Shiraishi found himself on the verge of defeat, as his opponents were all far stronger than Lv10...

In terms of cultivation level, they are all closer to Lv11 than Bai Shi. If it weren't for Bai Shi's abnormal physique, which is invincible among his peers, he would have lost long ago.

After a 90-game winning streak, Shiraishi was about to face a real Lv11. Fortunately, Shiraishi's physical condition was too strong, which allowed him to withstand nine games with great force!
at last……

Shiraishi has also made a breakthrough!
Reaching Lv11 directly is extremely difficult, even within the "Noah's Ark" and in a short period of time.

But Bai Shi took a different approach!

"Citizens, warriors... and Your Majesty! Next, we will witness the birth of the God of Gladiators! The two sides facing off are the Iron Fist Shiraishi Kuro, who has won ninety-nine consecutive victories, and the legendary gladiator who has not fought since winning a hundred consecutive victories... the Demon King!"

The 100th match.

Opposite Shiraishi appeared a strange person wearing a demon mask, with horns on his head that were either real or just decorations.

Just by standing opposite him, Shiraishi could feel the aura emanating from him, as well as a sense of crisis that made his scalp tingle!

Shiraishi was certain that his opponent's strength, even if not as exaggerated as Lv12, was no ordinary Lv11...

Although his opponent looked to be about the same height as he was when he was eight years old, Shiraishi had no chance of winning if things continued like this.

Fortunately, Shiraishi also had a solution!

Before the referee announced the start of the battle, Shiraishi took a deep breath, and then white smoke began to rise from his body, visibly shrinking him to the size of an eight-year-old...

At the same time, her skin was slightly red!

It was the skills that Shiraishi honed on "Noah's Ark"...

For Shiraishi's original body, reaching Lv11 would be too difficult. However... if the energy of his original body is concentrated in his eight-year-old form, Shiraishi will forcibly reach Lv11!

Moreover, given the nature of the system, once it reaches Lv11, it is immediately considered a perfect Lv11...

Shiraishi called this state "second gear"...

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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