Matthew Atkinson & Natalie Russell
Third Layer of the Supernatural Realm
When Matthew himself confirmed it, Denis Read let out a heavy sigh.
"My guess was indeed correct."
Actually, it was still wrong.
With the boost from super strength, Matthew's current strength attribute was three thousand.
Matthew smiled and didn't correct Denis Read.
He looked at everyone and asked, "Any other objections?"
Upon hearing this, Sam Harris immediately said, "Matthew, even if your strength attribute exceeds 1000, it's still very dangerous to become the Ring Champion. That three-eyed demon is too strong, and Miss Natalie's mental attribute has also exceeded 1000, but she still..."
Emma Jackson stepped on the boy's foot, prompting Sam Harris to realize he had said the wrong thing and finally shut up.
This guy was not only simple-minded but also very straightforward.
Matthew couldn't help but wonder if the Rubber-Rubber Fruit had influenced him.
Because Luffy had this kind of personality as well.
"And the rest of you?" Matthew asked, "Do you think the same way?"
Fearing that Matthew might misunderstand, Filip Walker quickly said, "Matthew, we didn't mean anything by it. We're just worried that something might happen to you and you won't be able to go back... If you're really confident in becoming the Ring Champion, we'll definitely support you."
"Okay, then you can support me." Matthew said with a smile, "I'm the kind of person who never does anything without being sure of success."
Matthew needed everyone's consent to become the Ring Champion. It was due to the tournament's rules.
To become the Ring Champion, someone must have the support of all their teammates.
After all, if Matthew lost the battle, the entire team's points would be reset to zero.
This affected the interests of the entire team.
How could the Supernatural Realm let someone make this kind of decision on their own?
Seeing that Matthew said this, everyone had no choice but to agree.
They weren't really concerned about the points. They were afraid Matthew would stay in the Supernatural Realm forever.
When they returned to Blue Marble and found that Matthew had not come back, wouldn't Natalie go crazy?
Moreover, this was still an Amnesiac Layer, and no one would know what happened inside.
If Natalie had wild thoughts and thought they had done something, that would be a real headache.
"I'm going to get some sleep to recharge."
Matthew smiled and said, "Remember to wake me when it's time."
...
Demon Race Rest Area.
This place was a forest.
Many wooden houses were built in a staggered pattern on the tree canopy.
At this time, inside a wooden hut, the three-eyed demon, who had just eaten a human heart, suddenly showed an expression of annoyance and said.
"This kind of tournament is so boring. Next round, I'm going to be the Ring Champion and challenge everyone."
When these words were spoken, the other demons in the wooden house all showed expressions of surprise.
But the three-eyed demon held immense authority within the team, requiring no effort on its part, unlike Matthew. Whatever it said, the other demons had no choice but to agree.
So, that's how it was decided.
...
Natalie woke Matthew with only two minutes left in the ten-hour rest period. The break almost ended.
Matthew stood up, stretched, and felt full of energy.
He had fully recovered to his peak condition.
"Good."
He flashed a confident smile.
A moment later.
A teleportation portal appeared, and everyone stepped into it, returning to the arena.
A notification appeared in the left eye of all the participants who successfully advanced to the final round.
[The final round has officially begun.]
[This final round will have two paths. "Elimination Path" and "Defense Path".]
[Elimination Path: This is a standard match where you defeat opponents one by one to determine the champion. The winning team receives 60 points.]
[Defense Path: Choose to become the Ring Champion and accept challenges from all participants. Each defeated participant gives 1 point. The defense period is 60 minutes; if you survive 60 minutes without being defeated, you win and receive an additional 500 team points.]
[If the defending Ring Champion is defeated or surrenders, their team's points will be reset to zero and awarded to the winner.]
[Note: The Defense Path is further divided into "Normal Mode" and "Deathmatch Mode". In "Deathmatch Mode," no participant can surrender; all participants have to continue until they kill the Ring Champion or time is up.]
[Winning in Deathmatch Mode doubles your points.]
[Note: Deathmatch Mode is extremely dangerous. Please choose carefully.]
[Note: Please make your decision within 60 seconds. If no one chooses the Defense Path, the tournament will automatically switch to the Elimination Path after 60 seconds.]
Seeing the notification in his left eye, Matthew was slightly taken aback.
He never expected that the Defense Path would have a "deathmatch" option.
So, should he choose to fight to the death?
As long as he chose deathmatch mode and lured the three-eyed demon to the ring, then there was no need for him to worry about the three-eyed demon surrendering and running away.
That way, he could avenge Natalie and vent his anger.
But there were still risks.
If he couldn't beat that three-eyed demon, then he might be doomed.
Matthew only had 60 seconds to consider his decision. He must make a decision as soon as possible.
"Will I win if I just hold on for 60 minutes?"
Matthew felt that, with his steel body, even if there were opponents he couldn't defeat, he wouldn't have any trouble holding out for at least an hour.
In addition, the points were doubled in Deathmatch Mode.
Matthew's team was currently short of points.
He was a man destined to be a god, so what was there to be afraid of?
With that thought in his mind, he made a decision.
...
At the same time.
On the demon race side, the three-eyed demon looked at the notification in his left eye and was taken aback.
Then, it revealed a bloodthirsty smile.
It was already very dissatisfied with the "surrender" and "withdraw" rules in the first ten rounds of the tournament.
Deathmatch Mode suited it perfectly.
The three-eyed demon was about to select "Deathmatch Mode".
But then it realized someone beat it to it.
A human named "Matthew Atkinson" chose the Defense Path before it could choose.
And the opponent also chose the Deathmatch Mode they wanted.
The three-eyed demon was stunned.
Then, it burst into laughter.
"Hahaha..."
The third eye on its forehead, between its brows, seemed to be about to open due to excitement.
...
At the same time.
All other 4,778 participants who advanced to the final round received a notification that someone had selected Defense Path.
And it was a Deathmatch Mode, for crying out loud.
Matthew Atkinson?
Who was this human?
Was he crazy?
"Deathmatch Mode? Holy crap… Is this guy, Matthew Atkinson, insane?"
"I know him, he's Natalie Russell's... lover. What's he planning? Is he going to die in the Supernatural Realm?"
"I admit he's quite capable, but by doing this, he's only heading towards his own demise."
"This is truly incomprehensible..."
These were the conversations that took place in the area inhabited by humans.
Many of the participants who advanced to the final round were discussing it extensively.
Soon, those participants who had already been eliminated also received the news from these people.
The entire audience erupted in uproar.
At this moment, the stage in the center of the arena began to change.
The ten enormous stages vanished without a trace.
The next moment…
-Boom
At the very center of the arena, a giant stage slowly rose.
The stage's area was comparable to that of ten football fields.
Seeing the huge words "Defend the Ring" next to the giant fighting ring, even those who were somewhat skeptical before now believed it.
And this giant stage would be Matthew's next battlefield.
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