A wonderful round of tiger jumping through fire hoops attracted the attention of many people.
As the tiger is induced by the trainer to make various dangerous jumping movements.
There are always bursts of cheers from the crowd.
Matthew and Sif stood side by side in the front row, quietly watching the performance.
Sif's little hands held tightly and were very cold, but there was no sweat on her hands, giving Matthew the feeling of holding a cold jade stone.
This free show lasts approximately 5 minutes.
After the last wave of triple jumps.
The animal trainer took his tiger and bowed.
At this time, the staff who were originally maintaining order began to distribute leaflets to surrounding spectators.
Matthew also received a copy.
The texture of the flyer is very rough, probably made of the cheapest straw sandpaper.
It is clearly written on it——
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"The Legend Pentathlon Challenge monthly competition will start today!
Each time a challenge is completed.
You can get 1000 gold coins!
If anyone can complete five challenges at the same time.
Then he will get the super gems that the gem king Kratos has kept for many years.
Now or never.
Hurry up and call a partner you trust enough to join a team of two to participate in the Legendary Pentathlon Challenge!
Venue: Gem Theater.
Participation fee: 200 gold coins per team."
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“Is it time for the legendary pentathlon again?”
"Last time, I remember two young men almost made it to the final level, but unfortunately they were a bit unlucky and couldn't find the remaining two bald falcons."
"How can it be so easy to pass the level? Mr. Kratos is the shrewdest businessman in Rapids City. I heard that he personally controls the specific contents of the legendary five items. Even the most tacit partners and powerful adventurers will find it difficult to clear the level.
Passed five levels in one breath!"
There were low murmurs from the crowd.
Xifu's big eyes were dazzling, and she seemed to be very interested in this legendary five-event challenge.
She politely asked a potbellied uncle next to her:
"Excuse me, what is this Legendary Pentathlon Challenge? What is the specific content?"
The uncle saw that the person he was talking to and questioning was a girl with bright eyes and white teeth, and his attitude was quite good:
"The Legendary Pentathlon, of course, has five challenges, but each challenge has a separate bonus calculation. If you are interested, you can only choose one of them to participate, but then you will not get the final gem prize.
Already."
"If you are asking about the specific content, then you are asking the right person. No one in the entire Grand Rapids knows this challenge better than me."
"The five projects are Unlocking in the Water, Dancing with Beasts, Night of the Dead, No Trace and the most mysterious fifth level."
"The first four projects are all carried out separately, but only by completing these four projects at the same time can it be possible to open the fifth level to compete for super gems."
"Because no one has done this before, no one knows the specific content of the fifth level, except Mr. Kratos himself."
The old man was talking freely.
After hearing this, Matthew lost interest in this legendary pentathlon challenge.
In his opinion.
This kind of challenge is a clumsy trick used to defraud middle and low-level adventurers out of their pockets.
It would be a waste of time if I went to participate.
And Sif is not an adventurer either.
There is no need for the two of them to join in the fun.
"Let's go, how about we go over there and have a look?"
He said to Sif.
The girl seemed to be somewhat interested in this battle, but she obviously had no intention of disobeying Matthew, so she nodded obediently.
The two were just about to leave the crowd.
Suddenly a burst of amazing cheers broke out from behind!
The two looked back subconsciously.
But on the stage where the tiger jumping through the fire ring had just been performed, four gorgeously dressed waiters came up carrying a box covered with red velvet in a very respectful manner.
With the help of other staff.
The box was hung on a hanging rope and pulled to the highest point of the stage.
Immediately afterwards.
The sound of a loose mechanism sounded.
The wooden board on the front of the box fell down, revealing the true appearance inside.
There lies a huge gem lying quietly and peacefully!
The color of the gem is clear yellow, and the texture inside is like amber, reflecting dazzling brilliance in the sunlight.
This gem is as big as a human head.
If it were formed naturally, it would probably be extremely rare.
The eyes of many people looking at the gem were filled with fiery brilliance.
Matthew is not exempt from vulgarity.
He was not attracted by the appearance of this gem, but he perceived its inherent value!
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"Hint: You discovered the Crown of the Earth!
Crown of the Earth (Gemstone): A rare treasure born from the earth, which has been favored and protected by the power of the earth for thousands of years. It contains extremely rich power of the earth.
Through resonance and research on this gem.
You will be able to control the realm of the earth, authority, and even the priesthood!"
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"Such a precious thing?"
"That gem king actually used it as a challenge prize?"
Matthew felt a little weird.
But after repeated confirmations from the staff on the stage and the people around me.
Matthew is certain that this thing is the treasure thrown out by the gem king Kratos to attract everyone to participate!
The attraction effect of gemstones is extremely powerful.
Many people like Matthew who were originally not interested in the challenge began to gear up.
There are even some impoverished gamblers who have begun to borrow money to collect the 200 gold coin registration fee!
Matthew looked deeply at the gem.
At this time, Sif shook his arm. When Matthew turned around, he found that the other party was looking at him with a fascinated look:
"What a beautiful gem, Matthew!"
"Are we really not going to try?"
"What I mean is, the registration fee is only 200 gold coins anyway, I can pay this amount..."
Are women really not immune to gemstones?
Matthew smiled to himself.
But he also nodded:
"Then let's join in and have fun."
quickly.
The two of them came to the registration channel nearby.
After all, 200 gold coins is a hefty registration fee.
Although many people are moved.
But it's still rare to see people take direct action like Matthew.
So they quickly came to the front of the line.
"Sign up for all 5 projects?"
"Then it will cost 1,000 gold coins!"
"I suggest you sign up for 4 first. If you can pass the first 4, you can sign up for the fifth. This is a well-intentioned suggestion. Of course, if you insist on sending money to my boss, I won't stop you."
On the advice of the guy in charge of registering and collecting money.
Matthew finally paid 800 gold coins and received 4 pink coupons proving his identity as a participant.
"Take this coupon and go directly to the east gate of the theater, and you two can participate in the challenge."
"I wish you a happy competition, but be sure to remember that competition comes second and feelings come first!"
The money collector said cheerfully.
Sif asked curiously:
"Why do you say that?"
The younger brother explained:
"Because the Legend Five Challenge often tests the tacit understanding and trust between both parties, it is best for buddies to participate together."
"I have seen many couples join the challenge together and then break up. This is really miserable for most men. After all, they paid a life insurance fee and then lost their girlfriends."
"Anyway, if your boyfriend doesn't perform well in the competition, please be more considerate to him. After all, I think you two are not serious adventurers, right?
I guess you are young ladies from rich families here to experience life, so just remember that happiness is the most important thing!"
Sif didn't seem to listen to her brother's specific explanation, but when she heard "your boyfriend", her eyes narrowed into slits, and her brows were filled with smiles.
Matthew didn't deliberately pour cold water on it.
The two of them quickly left the registration desk.
They walked half a circle around the theater and came to the east side. Passing a small door, they met several idle staff.
Matthew showed them the pink coupon in his hand.
One of the fat men came up to him and asked meticulously:
"You are the first group to participate in the Legend 5 Challenge today. As usual, you are eligible to choose the order of entry for the first four levels. Which level do you plan to start from?"
Matthew said calmly:
"Just in the normal order."
The fat man clapped his hands:
"Then open the lock first."
As he spoke, he took the two of them to a room that looked like a secret room.
The walls of the secret room were painted black.
It was decorated with a dozen candles.
It's neither bright nor dark, but it gives people a rather depressing feeling.
There is a transparent and airtight glass jar in the middle of the secret room.
There is a small box at the bottom of the tank.
There is a 6-digit combination lock on the box.
There are two water pipes hanging from both ends of the glass tank, and there are still some water stains at the bottom of the tank that have not been cleaned up.
"The content of "Unlocking in Water" is very simple. One of you must choose to enter the tank at the beginning of the game. Remember, the sound insulation effect inside and outside the tank is very good. No matter how loud you roar, you will hear each other.
There is no sound."
"As soon as the challenge starts, these two water pipes will fill the tank with water. Only by opening the code lock at the bottom can the people in the tank successfully escape and pass the level."
"Of course, because we are not allowed to use lock-picking tools or lock-picking scrolls during this process, and in order to reduce the difficulty, we will directly tell the answer to the combination lock to the people standing outside."
"You can use gestures or lip language to convey the answer. This process is bound to be a bit painful, but if you believe in the tacit understanding between both parties, you will be able to pass the level smoothly."
"So, who do you want to go in?"
The fat man asked while rubbing his hands.
Matthew said calmly:
"Let me go in."
The fat man nodded:
"I'm going to find someone to move the ladder for you."
Three minutes later.
Matthew climbed up the ladder into the tall and closed glass tank.
Sif stood outside nervously.
Matthew gave her a reassuring look.
"The challenge begins!"
The fat man made an exaggerated gesture to Matthew.
that moment.
The water from the top of the water tank fell sizzlingly.
In the blink of an eye, it had reached Matthew's ankle.
He glanced down.
Good guy, although this combination lock has 6 digits, the content on it is not numbers at all, but all kinds of strange patterns!
At this time, it is outside the cylinder.
Sif was led aside by the fat man, who showed her a piece of parchment with 6 complicated patterns engraved on it.
Xifu took a closer look, and her beautiful brows suddenly wrinkled.
But on the parchment, the following six things were clearly drawn in order——
hedgehog.
fork.
Hydrangea.
knight.
Bear.
moon.
"You only have two minutes at most to remember the pattern above and tell your boyfriend the content, otherwise you will fail the challenge."
The fat man said with a smile:
"But don't be too nervous. Maybe your boyfriend is a master at picking locks and he can open them without your prompting... ah?"
Then an extremely surprising syllable would come out of the fat man's mouth.
A loud machine sound sounded——
Click!
The bottom of the glass jar suddenly loosened, and the four pieces of glass surrounding Matthew slowly rose upwards.
Matthew walked out with a calm step.
The fat man looked down, his face full of shock.
Because just when he showed Sif the parchment, the other party had already unlocked the complicated code lock!
"How can this be?"
"Did you accidentally switch to the correct password during debugging yesterday? It's impossible..."
The fat man looked confused.
The two staff members behind him were equally at a loss.
Sif looked at Matthew in surprise and joy, her eyes full of admiration.
"So, can we move on to the next level?"
Matthew asked gently.
The fat man woke up from a dream:
"Okay, next, the next one is "Walking with Beasts". This level is a bit dangerous. The two of you will be locked in a cage with a hungry beast at the same time. The cage has only one exit. You can only cooperate with each other..."
His rambling voice was interrupted by Matthew calmly:
"Take me there."
The fat man was stunned for a moment, and then he hurriedly led Matthew and the two out of the room and quickly headed to the next secret room.
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In a larger secret room.
The huge iron cage slowly lowered.
not far away.
A hungry tiger walked over at a slow pace.
Sif grabbed Matthew's hand nervously.
Little did I know.
The fat man outside the cage seemed even more nervous.
"He looked like he was really hungry."
Sif whispered.
Matthew smiled softly:
"Then he should feel lucky that I'm not hungry today."
During the conversation.
He took Sif and strutted towards the exit.
The tiger followed Matthew closely.
At the moment Matthew passed by him.
Under the surprised eyes of Fatty and other staff.
The tiger suddenly fell to the ground, its chin firmly pressed against the cold granite, its tail was tightly curled, and unknown liquid leaked from its lower body!
A strong smell of urine spread in the cage.
Sif quickly pinched her nose.
The two walked out quickly.
From beginning to end.
The tiger didn't even dare to cross it even half an inch.
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The third project is called "Night of the Dead".
The content is to remove a key from the neck of a chained ghoul.
And except for this powerful ghoul.
There are also some zombies chained up in the room.
As soon as I walked in the door.
Even the fat man and other staff couldn't help but frown.
This level was even easier for Matthew.
He waved his hand directly:
"Go get it!"
He originally thought Sif would hesitate.
But the girl's courage was obviously beyond Matthew's expectations.
She just said "ok".
Then he strutted towards the ghoul in the center of the room.
"Be careful……"
It seemed that because of the sharp contrast between the bright-eyed girl and the unrecognizable ghoul, even the fat man couldn't help but warn him.
But Sif rushed to the ghoul regardless.
The zombies nearby were completely indifferent.
But at this moment, Sif stopped.
She held her nose with one hand, a look of disgust on her face——
This ghoul has not been treated with negative energy at all, and its body is so rotten that the smell alone is enough to make people faint.
Sif tried hard to overcome the nausea in her heart and wanted to reach out for the key around the other person's neck.
But at this moment.
The ghoul suddenly lowered his head, grabbed the key with his right hand, and took the key off and threw it to Sif!
Sif was startled for a moment.
He took the key and ran back.
"I got it!"
Outside the room.
She happily asked Matthew for credit.
But Matthew just looked at the fat man calmly:
"next level."
A few drops of sweat broke out on the fat man's forehead.
"Wait a minute, the bald falcon required for the fourth level needs to be summoned by Lord Kratos himself. I will inform him right away."
"How about you go to the VIP room next door first?"
Matthew didn’t embarrass him:
"Okay, but be quick."
"By the way, can you settle the bonuses for the first three projects with me first?"
Hear this.
The sweat on the fat man's forehead increased.
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10 minutes later.
In the VIP room.
A middle-aged man wearing jewelry walked in quickly.
His appearance is very eye-catching, with a pair of large and small eyes of very different sizes, and three scars on the left side of his face that are suspected to be left by the claws of wild beasts.
"Hello you two."
"I am the owner of this theater and circus, and also the king of gems as people call it, Kratos."
"Let's get straight to the point."
The middle-aged man looked at Matthew politely:
"How about I directly offer you 9,000 gold coins and ask you two to withdraw from the competition?"
Without waiting for Matthew to answer.
The middle-aged man smiled bitterly and said:
"With your skills, you are either a mage or a high-level druid. If you come to a place like ours to cause trouble, we really have no way to deal with it."
"As long as you can withdraw from the competition, even asking for more compensation is negotiable."
"To be more frank, there is no way I would let you take away that super gem."
"This is a loss I cannot afford."
Matthew asked with some confusion:
"But since you chose to take out the gems to attract others to participate, you should be prepared to meet capable people, right?"
The expression on Kratos's face became a little ugly, but he quickly spoke again:
"I am a businessman, and businessmen only care about profits. In order to attract more people to participate, of course I need some gimmicks."
"But I just went to verify it and found that my people made a mistake about the final reward. What I provided for this competition was actually a slightly smaller sapphire, not the yellow sapphire that was shown by mistake just now.
.”
"If you insist on continuing to pass the level, even if you get the final reward, you won't get what you want."
"Instead of this, why don't I give you a little more gold coins? How about we all take a step back?"
"I know that you must have some abilities, but I am not ashamed of my words. I also have some connections in Rapid City..."
Matthew heard the threat.
I can't help but express sarcasm in my words:
"So you do this to everyone who passes three levels in a row? Pay 9,000 good gold coins and end it? No wonder no one has passed the fourth level."
Kratos is extremely thick-skinned.
He turned a deaf ear to Matthew's sarcasm and just said with a smile:
"I'm just a businessman."
"And someone like you who has passed three levels in a very short period of time is the only one in the history of my Legend Challenge."
The voice fell.
The door to the VIP room was suddenly pushed open.
The fat man sweating profusely from before rushed in furiously.
He seemed even more embarrassed at this time.
As soon as the fat man entered the door, he whispered a few words in Kratos' ear.
Kratos's face suddenly showed a look of surprise:
"What?"
"Is there anyone else who has connected the three levels?"
His voice was soft.
But Matthew heard it clearly.
A sarcastic smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth.
At the same time, I also became curious about another group of people who passed three levels in a row.
"How about letting them come and sit in the VIP room?"
"Let's talk together to see if the compensation of 9,000 gold coins is sincere enough?"
