Once upon a time there was a greedy snake.

Chapter 202 Please Guide Me
In their first encounter with aliens, Du Yi emerged victorious, at least for the time being.

Although Du Yi himself didn't know how he won.

However, since this alien canned food has already admitted defeat, then he must have won. Victory is always joyful, even if Du Yi is no longer human.

But soon, Du Yi's smile faded.

This alien tin can was simply too voracious. The whole cow that was originally enough to fill Du Yi halfway up was eaten by this giant. There wasn't even a remnant left on the ground. The giant even ate the bones.

Even after eating so much, the giant still looked like he hadn't had enough, and even raised his head with obvious longing in his eyes.

“Please guide me!”

The chosen champion, named Elias, bowed without hesitation.

"I will surpass you! I will become the strongest!"

"..."

Du Yi once again felt that abnormal thought process; he really had no idea what was going on with this alien tin can.

On the one hand, you ask him for guidance, and on the other hand, you say you want to surpass him. So, is this asking for guidance or not asking for guidance?

"You...forget it."

Although Du Yi also wanted to hear more things he didn't know from this alien tin can, considering that the tin can's brain seemed a bit abnormal, he decided to keep his distance.

"If that's what you think, then you've already won; you're the stronger one."

Du Yi didn't want to have anything to do with this alien canned food, at least not with the canned food that called itself Elias.

However, it was this obvious polite refusal that suddenly stunned Elias.

"This……"

Elias opened his mouth, but suddenly realized that he seemed to have nothing to say for the moment.

Issuing another challenge? It seems there's no point in competing anymore. On one hand, he's already lost, and on the other hand, the ancient serpent has already conceded defeat to him—especially after the ancient serpent conceded defeat, it seems he has no reason to challenge again.

Is he really going to challenge another opponent he lost to? Is there any point in doing that?

"This……"

Perhaps because he had eaten too much meat, Elias felt a little dizzy. It seemed like an easy question to answer, but he was having trouble thinking about it right now.

"So how much did I actually eat...?"

In a daze, Elias even fell asleep standing there.

When he woke up again, it was already midnight.

Gazing up at the bright moon and sparse stars in the sky, Elias was still somewhat dazed, the aroma of beef still lingering in his mouth—until the cold night wind swept over him, Elias suddenly realized that his armor had been removed at some point.

"You'll catch a cold if you wear these to bed, so I asked someone to help you take them off."

Just then, the voice of the ancient serpent rang out in mid-air.

"As for your armor, it was taken to the city for maintenance. They will return it to you after dawn."

Unfamiliar voices, unfamiliar language—if it weren't for the translation runes already solidified in his ears, he might not even be able to understand what this ancient language was trying to say. "Hoo..."

With a long sigh, Elias gradually came to his senses.

This shouldn't be a warrior's reaction, much less a Chosen Champion's reaction. As a Chosen Champion, he should always be alert—but just now, when he first woke up, he even experienced a long-lost moment of confusion, just like when he was young.

Yes, a long, long time ago, when he was still a boy, he had such a large appetite, and could even eat a whole cow in one meal.

Unfortunately, although he had a huge appetite at that time, there wasn't enough food for him. Given his background, being able to eat half full was enough for him, and eating more would be a luxury.

That's why Elias wanted to become stronger, even if it was just to fill his stomach, he wanted to be stronger than anyone else.

So... when did it start?

When did he start to forget about filling his stomach?

It seems I've almost forgotten everything. Everything feels so natural. The obsession with becoming stronger to fill my stomach has somehow transformed into becoming stronger itself.

I must become stronger than anyone else; I must become the strongest.

And indeed he did achieve that. He grew stronger and stronger, even becoming the strongest in the true sense of the word. It was at that time that the God of Courage noticed his existence, and he became the God of Courage's chosen one.

This also gave him the opportunity to see a bigger world.

It was at that time that he realized he wasn't the strongest one, just like the other chosen ones who were watched by the God of Courage; they had all been considered the strongest.

When all the strongest come together, naturally a stronger one must be chosen.

Just like this trial right now.

On one hand, this is a hunting ground created for them by the God of Courage. The people here have already accepted the concepts of hierarchy and experience taught by the God of Courage, which makes it possible for strong individuals to emerge rapidly.

Since a new powerful figure has emerged, these chosen ones of the God of Courage will naturally not let him go. They gather here and fight here. Among the many champions chosen by the God of Courage, only the strongest one is qualified to leave this planet alive.

"Oh right, I was originally planning to settle my score here..."

As consciousness returned, Elias recalled more and more memories.

“I’ve already defeated five Chosen Champions, but that’s not enough. I need to defeat all the other Chosen Champions, and I also need to defeat the strongest person on this planet…”

Rubbing his somewhat drowsy head, Elias's memory became clearer.

He hadn't had such a sound sleep in a long time.

It was like returning to his teenage years, feeling the afternoon breeze. Although he was weak back then, he didn't have many worries. Occasionally, he could have a hearty meal, which was a great happiness for him at that time.

"Why did I suddenly think of that time..."

Elias shook his head; he wasn't one to dwell on the past.

However, just as Elias was sorting out his thoughts, the voice in mid-air rang out once again.

"For the sake of me getting someone to clean your armor, say a few nice words."

"What exactly are these 'Chosen Champions' and 'God of Courage'?"

(End of this chapter)