T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World

She was completely devoid of the aloof and arrogant demeanor she displayed at the Star Speakers Academy.

It was as if the person she knew and resented two years ago was just a shadow that never existed.

“They took shortcuts and didn’t really win,” she added.

"Don't try to make excuses for me, a loss is a loss." Mint kicked the red doll. "Since the academy incident, have I ever denied it?"

“But didn’t you say in private that my achievements were due to my family’s wealth and my good fortune?” Renee’s eyes dimmed. “Actually, if I had a choice, I wouldn’t want parents like these.”

Mint was conflicted for a time, but after encountering the boundary between reality and illusion, she felt relieved.

Everyone has their own destiny. Without everything that happened at the academy, she wouldn't have been able to meet the other group of people she cherished most.

In the past, she would have thought Renee was showing off when she said those things.

However, after reading about Renee's life experiences in the Internal Security file, if it were her... well, let's just say I hope it never happens.

Only a fool would be willing to exchange lives like that; she only wanted her beloved metasequoia mother.

And then there's that group of idiots who seem to know nothing about the world, yet always manage to overcome obstacles.

These are her true treasures.

Although her journey started with difficulties, she loved all the gifts that came her way.

Wick's entrance interrupted their conversation.

Renee wins.

Both of them secured victories in their respective strengths.

All that's left is the battle.

Wick ordered the guards: "Send more men onto the field."

The aftershocks of their clash over magical control foreshadowed the extraordinary methods employed by both individuals.

No one dared to treat them as normal 7th-tier mages.

Zhang said, "Much more, much more! How about I finish writing a big update tomorrow?"

Chapter 388 Taking the Initiative

Mint returned to the observation deck, and as soon as she sat down, she was surrounded by the boundary between reality and illusion.

Instead of being discouraged, she boasted about her glorious feat of almost piercing through Renee in one fell swoop.

"Trading bases, what a despicable tactic!"

Everyone exchanged glances, and, being very tactful, refrained from mentioning that you were the one who changed places first.

Zhong Zemo hurriedly asked, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. Is there anything you want to eat or drink? This round has a long halftime break, so you can replenish your energy a little."

Mint had been drinking something. The results of the first potion contest had been returned to her. She took two big gulps, which almost made up for all the energy she had consumed.

French Fries personally went to prepare a fruit platter for Mint.

Mainly bananas, oranges, and grapes.

She's an expert at this; she always uses fruit as a cushion before engaging in strenuous exercise.

Before Jiang Heyi came, she would just wash the fruit and eat it directly. After Jiang Heyi arrived, there were more fruit platters in the house.

Orange Tea said, "Don't feel pressured. You've already won. You've made Renee, the strongest person in the Annos' hearts this generation, suffer a defeat. This is a story that will be written in history."

The jailer's emotional intelligence suddenly spiked: "Tomorrow, everyone on the streets will know your name, Mint, and we'll help you torture those old bastards at the Star Speakers Academy. The strongest dropout case in history has appeared."

The quilt added, "Exactly, exactly. Winning or losing is no longer important. You made Renee look utterly humiliated, something that countless young magicians in Anna only dreamed of. Now your goal is to make Renee stumble and fall again!"

Mint nodded repeatedly as she ate her fruit, and couldn't help but straighten her back proudly, her posture becoming more proper.

During the final adjustment period before the match, the Grelian family was also working hard.

Renee took the water glass from the maid, rinsed her mouth, and then picked up a peach and ate it.

The incessant chatter behind me was like a shadow.

"Rene, don't be stressed. The last match exposed Mint's weakness in actual combat. Victory is within our grasp."

"It's not just about winning, it's about punishing them! Using challenges to gain attention is intolerable. Accepting the challenge showed Renee's class, and winning the match is an undeniable test of her strength. But the process... must effectively deter potential opportunists!"

Renee's head buzzes whenever she hears that sound.

It felt like a needle swirling around my ear, piercing my mind, and a wave of pain and irritation washed over me in an instant.

He took two bites of the peach and casually tossed it onto the table.

This action failed to make the woman understand; she continued talking.

"It's enough to make her suffer serious damage; it would be even better if we could go further."

"Unexpected events are common in magical duels; who can guarantee they'll stop themselves in the heat of the moment?"

"Your spatial magic is the strongest weapon, impossible to defend against. Hmph, tomorrow Anna will regret that an excellent potion master has reached the peak of his career, but unfortunately, he has not made any further progress since then."

Renee's mouthwash glass flew straight toward the woman who was speaking.

"Boom!"

It hit him squarely on the head, then shattered upon impact.

Water splashed on half of her body, her hair was wet and stuck to her cheeks, and the magical throw cut her forehead, blood flowing down her cheeks.

It looks just like a water monster from a story that rises from the water and devours children.

The incident happened so suddenly that no one in the Grelian family had time to react.

Renee stared at her mother, her gaze icy cold.

"Rene, she is your mother!"

Her father's reprimand did not make Renee "wake up." She ripped open the space with her hand, leaving a cold, dark gap in front of her.

Dussel developed many variations of the Space Slash, which is praised for its ability to bridge the gap between the real and virtual worlds.

To a space mage, Renee's movements were equivalent to placing a finger on a trigger.

This is the most dangerous starting stance.

Soundproofing arrays can block out sound, and human walls can obstruct the view, but the sudden surge of magical energy was clearly identifiable to everyone on the viewing platform.

Spatial magic shattered the magic circle's restraints, unleashing a torrent of noise and shrill arguments.

Kurien's eyes narrowed slightly, and the lines of his face gradually softened from the stiffness of losing Mint.

He waved his hand to dismiss the guards—what a bunch of idiots, don't bother him while he's watching the show!

Although the reason is unknown, the Grion family is certainly having a good time.

"The soundproofing array has shattered."

Someone whispered a reminder in the ear of the lord of the Grion family.

“Then rebuild.” The patriarch of the Grelian family was furious, but he was also suppressing his anger.

"Unable to construct, Miss Renee has already crushed it twice..."

Renee gasped for breath, her chest heaving violently.

"Keep quiet, I don't want to say it again."

Everyone fell silent, and her stinging pain finally subsided.

"Rene...she's your mother."

Renee covered her forehead, suppressing her surging displeasure, her voice trembling.

"Yes, that's right, you and she worked together to create me, but that doesn't mean I'm your object."

"Join forces... to create?" Renee's father was stunned. "Your mother carried you for ten months. She suffered so much."

“In the eyes of the Anna magical community you are nothing, but when you say my name and proudly tell them ‘Renée is my daughter,’ they all smile and become respectful.”

"Why do you think they spoke so gently to two good-for-nothings who spent half their lives jogging to reach level 6? Isn't it because of me, the person you created!"

Renee's inner rage finally erupted: "The suffering you endured has brought you more than ten years of prestige in front of others. According to alchemy, this has gone beyond equivalent exchange. You have performed an enchantment that countless alchemists can only dream of in their entire lives. From now on, until you are buried, you can continue to show off, riding around in exquisitely decorated and luxurious carriages."

The head of the Grelian family closed the soundproofing array halfway through Renee's excited speech.

He quickly reassured her, "Let's talk about it when we get back, Renee."

Today, Renee seemed unusually distant, speaking with a sharp tongue and every word seemed to be a barrage of barbs.

She was always gentle and polite to her elders, and every teacher who taught her considered her the best student. Her manners, character, and behavior were impeccable.

"You're still blaming us for dealing with that snake, aren't you?"

The head of the Grion family turned and glared at Renee's mother, signaling her to shut up.

It was too late; Renee's heavy breathing sounded like a monster crawling out of the abyss.

“Deal with?” Renee forced a stiff laugh, her body trembling. “You killed him. Don’t use such ambiguous words to downplay the seriousness of the matter. I’m not bad at rhetoric; what are you avoiding?”

"Little Tail crawled to my window before he died. As a monster, it's normal for it to unleash its bestial instincts and struggle when facing death, but he just curled up and buried his head in my arms, asking me to hold him tight!"

“His wisdom was insufficient to enable him to speak goodbye, and the potion you used was enough to kill him on the spot, but he still managed to find me.”

Renee's eyes were red.

"You keep saying you're doing this for my own good, but are you really thinking of me, or are you just unwilling to give up your own positions?"

The inner guard used magic to lightly touch the soundproof array, transmitting the information.

"Preparations for the competition have begun."

Upon hearing the news, Renee took a deep breath, and her trembling body gradually calmed down.

As if she had put on a mask again, she once again became the Renee that the public knew, tearing through space with a blank expression as she left the scene.

The soundproofing array prevented Kurien from watching the drama unfold, but the few ears he heard in between were enough.

"Is this what a thousand-year-old magic family is like? Even geniuses can be turned into madmen."

"The deployment against Renee can be reduced somewhat."

In the center of the arena, Wick is emphasizing the rules.

The use of props and weapons is not allowed; the battle will be fought solely based on magic.

The referee will intervene based on the situation on the field, but only to a limited extent.

Mint wasn't focused on Wick; she vaguely sensed that Renee's magical aura was unstable, churning and churning.

"Do you need to adjust it a little longer?"

“No need.” Renee took another deep breath, trying to suppress the dark thoughts that were stirring within her. “Let’s begin.”

Ignored by the two, Wick left the scene on his own.

There was no signal to start the competition; the rhythm was determined by the two players on the field.

“In the academy, your practical combat performance is among the worst,” Renee joked. “When I spar with you, I’m probably more nervous than you are.”

Mint stood with her hands hanging down at her sides, her body slightly bent forward, ready for battle.

"Two years ago was two years ago, now is now."

Renee had gathered the power to tear through space in her hand, but in an instant, as if she had thought of something, she clenched her fist and shattered it.

"In that case..."

At the same time, the two figures intertwined.

Both of them surprisingly chose close combat.

Weapons are prohibited, but creating weapons using magic is clearly outside the rules.

Both started with elemental magic, with Renee using the abundant moisture to conjure a spear.

The gun barrel was revealed, and the blade was still gathering in the blink of an eye when Mint, enveloped in a howling wind, charged in and struck Renee's chest with a burning fist.

A strike combining speed, power, and explosiveness, as fast as lightning. Many low-level mages couldn't keep up with Mint's movements, only seeing a series of afterimages on the field.

In their first encounter, Mint surprisingly gained the upper hand.

Jiang Heyi couldn't help but cheer: "Kexia taught so well!"