Chapter 644: Made a Fortune
"Of course, he'll clear it! Do you still doubt Captain Ling?"
"Even with a 40% debuff, or even 80%, Captain Ling would still clear it effortlessly!"
"Captain Ling: Damn, don't exaggerate with me in the story!"
"No kidding, if it were anyone else, I'd say there's zero chance of soloing, but Captain Ling is different."
"…"
Watching the other professionals' complete disbelief in the figure on the screen.
The reserve squad members couldn't help but proudly boast about Ling Zhan.
Hmm…
It wasn't boasting, just stating the truth.
"Alright, I admit, when I saw this kid winning the double championship back then, I was impressed!"
"But no matter how impressive, he's only level 75 now!"
"Without the environmental debuffs, I'd say his monstrous talent could clear it, but with the debuffs? No way!"
"Exactly! Let's not over-glorify this unemployed non-specialist!"
"Since you're so confident, why doesn't someone wealthy step up and host the bets?"
"…"
Many gambling professionals immediately retorted.
They were eager to seize the chance to make some money.
"Fine! I'll host the bets!"
To everyone's surprise…
The one who stepped forward was a woman as stunning as Princess Alice!
The reserve squad members took a look.
Deputy Zhou.
No problem then.
This Zhou family's eldest daughter certainly had the means to host the bets!
"Alright! Let's open the betting table!"
"I've been short on sacred crystals lately, time to make a fortune off you!"
Many adventurers immediately cheered.
Princess Alice helplessly glanced at General Lost.
However, General Lost just stood by smiling, enjoying the youngsters' antics without interfering.
Hmm…
No interference!
This showed that General Lost was also extremely confident in Ling Zhan's solo performance!
"Let's start the betting table!"
Princess Alice also gave the order.
"Ohhhh!!"
The professionals cheered excitedly.
To them, this was a prime money-making opportunity!
"No need to think. I'm betting 50,000 sacred crystals that this kid won't make it!"
"I'll bet 100,000!"
"I'll bet 500,000!"
"I'll bet 800,000!"
"…"
Arrogant and gleeful voices echoed.
Princess Alice glanced at the screen showing the battle's start, then turned to the dungeon manager. "Turn off the dungeon camera for now. Restart it after they've placed their bets."
The dungeon manager nodded slightly.
After all, leaving the camera on might reveal early outcomes, influencing the fairness of the bets.
Soon…
Within two minutes.
Everyone had placed their bets via their mobile devices.
The live broadcasts from the dungeon hall often served as platforms for betting.
Thus, the hall was well-prepared for such events.
With a single command to open betting…
Everything was swiftly arranged.
Princess Alice glanced at the betting results, and her expression turned astonished!
This time, there were three betting options:
1. Fail the challenge, perish inside.
2. Succeed in the challenge.
3. Succeed in the challenge and break the record.
Option 1 accumulated a total of 80 million sacred crystals!!
It seemed the professionals were overwhelmingly betting on Ling Zhan's failure!
Hmm…
If any rational person were to bet, they'd likely choose option 1 without hesitation.
In their eyes, this was free money!
Naturally, they'd bet everything they had!
Even Bassor had emptied his savings, betting 3 million sacred crystals.
After all, if he won, there'd be no worry about not getting paid.
As the deputy captain of the reserve squad, with his family background, there'd be no issues with accountability.
A guaranteed win!
However…
This wasn't the reason Princess Alice was shocked.
What truly stunned her…
Was that nobody bet on option 2!
Option 3, however, had all the reserve squad members' bets!
Not much.
Only about 50 million sacred crystals combined.
Not because the reserve squad lacked funds.
But since entering the battlefield, they'd been using merit points to exchange for resources.
They rarely dealt with sacred crystals.
Hence, they couldn't immediately come up with a large sum of sacred crystals.
To gather more, they'd need to contact their families, and larger sums would require approvals—a hassle.
Moreover…
Even if these professionals emptied their savings to bet 80 million sacred crystals…
If they bet on Ling Zhan's win, exceeding 80 million, how could Deputy Zhou cover the payout herself?
So, they made symbolic bets to show their support for Captain Ling.
"Has everyone placed their bets?"
The dungeon manager asked.
"All set!"
The crowd replied.
"Alright! Turn on the screen!"
The dungeon manager announced loudly.
Then, under the crowd's excited and anxious gazes, the holographic screen slowly lit up.
At this moment…
Not only the reserve squad members and professionals.
Even Princess Alice and General Lost focused their attention on the holographic screen.
Two full seconds passed.
The screen gradually became clear.
But then…
The next moment.
"Huh!?"
Surprised voices erupted.
Princess Alice and the others furrowed their brows at the screen, filled with confusion!
Gone!!
Ling Zhan's figure was gone!!
Not only that, under the pitch-black night sky, the battlefield returned to tranquility, with no signs of fighting!
Completely empty!
"What is going on!?"
Everyone was utterly baffled!
"Could it be that he was already slain by a monster, resetting the dungeon?"
Someone speculated.
When you clear a dungeon or leave it, the monsters' bodies reset, and the combat environment is restored.
Likewise, if all challengers die or retreat, the same happens.
Given the situation, they leaned toward the former!
They couldn't believe Ling Zhan could clear a legendary trial dungeon in just two minutes!
"Haha! I knew it! He couldn't solo it! Look! He couldn't even handle the small mobs!"
"Looks like this beauty is going to lose a fortune!"
"Awesome! I bet 2 million sacred crystals!"
"…"
The crowd burst into laughter, popping champagne.
Bassor's face was about to split from grinning!
He bet 5 million sacred crystals!!
That was his entire fortune!!
He struck it big!
Absolutely massive!
He doubled his money instantly!
Yet, Princess Alice looked at General Lost and Zhou Xue'er with a complex expression.
However…
She froze slightly.
Because she didn't see a trace of disappointment or regret on their faces!
This…