Reign of the Hunters (200+)

Chapter 228

Chapter 228 Do Your Best! (Part 1)

Just believe in him, exactly how he always believed in you.

Tan Polang's words resounded like a bell, reverberating through an empty valley. They sent shockwaves into Ye Ci's head, through her eardrums into her blood, shocking her entire being.

Am I doubting Bai Mo? Am I doubting myself? Or am I doubting fate even after my reincarnation?

Even Ye Ci was not certain. However, there was one thing that she was aware of: Tan Polang's words were like a sharp dagger that had buried itself deep in her heart.

"Am I doubting him?" asked Ye Ci with a grimace.

"Are you not?" Tan Polang blinked innocently and smiled at Ye Ci, "I find that the smarter a person, the more often they start worrying and wasting their time on an insignificant problem.. As for you... You thought that you can only be helpful to people surrounding you by becoming stronger. But... Sister Ye Ci, have you ever thought that the people around you are growing stronger as well?"

Ye Ci remained silent. It was a question that she had never considered before.

"It's the same in the game. You're the undisputed godlike player of the Eastern Continent, and the role model of all Hunters. However, sister Ye Ci, because of your strength, many people, you yourself included, created the image, that everybody around you is in dire need of your protection. In truth, this is a deception." Tan Polang shook his head, "Let's use brother Mo as an example. To you, he might be your cousin, and a man who treats you very well. You've never seen him as a strong and capable player, and I'd like to tell you that you're wrong."

Tan Polang's words were like daggers carving into Ye Ci's festering wounds, slicing them open. She had no power to refute his words. He was right. She was indeed strong, and her strength was something recognized by many, including herself. However, she felt that she was not strong enough, as there was only one true opponent in her eyes: Fleeting Time. He was always ahead of her, like a tall mountain that she was never able to scale. In Ye Ci's eyes, there was no other expert player in Fate. Even Bai Mo... Even Bai Mo could not be considered an expert...

"Am I?"

"Of course! Brother Mo is actually a very strong player! He's among the Top 10 tanks in the Eastern Continent. You might have not fought against him in the arena, but do you know that he's on a 197-match winning streak? He's not a damage dealer, but he was able to win 197 matches straight. Don't you think that he's strong? I'm sure you can tell. You are one of the best players out there, and judging just from that number alone, I'm sure you will realize that brother Mo is not weak at all." Tan Polang's eyes were filled with admiration as he praised Bai Mo, "Truth to be told, he's quite a reserved person. Your presence pushed his strength out of the picture, but it was never a bother to him. However, this does not mean that you can ignore his achievements!"

"Is that so..." Ye Ci mumbled. Is Bai Mo really that strong? Her impression of Bai Mo did not change from her last life. To her, he was one of the top tanks from her past, and the current leader of 'Upwards Ho!'. She realized that other than that, she knew nothing about Bai Mo.

"This is why you should believe in him, just like he has always believed in you." said Tan Polang with a smile.

A slight taste of bitterness seeped into Ye Ci's heart as she listened to Tan Polang. She pursed her lips, and said in a low voice, "Trust is a talent as well, and it is something that I don't seem to have."

Tan Polang was momentarily stunned by Ye Ci's words. He was rendered speechless. He stared at Ye Ci for a short moment before lowering his head and scooped one of the dishes that was closest to him into his mouth and began chewing slowly. He came to a sudden realization. In truth, the God-tier player of the Eastern Continent, Gongzi You, was not as tough as she seemed. There was a scared and hurt soul underneath her tough appearance.