Fantasy Realm [One Piece] [Harry Potter] [Naruto] - [Progression] [LitRPG]

Chapter 148: Misunderstanding x Confession - Fake Bimbos are Dangerous

"Welcome, my dear fans and martial arts enthusiasts!" Mina begins, her voice overly enthusiastic as she beams into the camera. "This is your lovely, gorgeous host, Mina, bringing you an exclusive interview with a very special martial artist. Do you know what the hottest fight everyone's talking about is? Yes, the challenge to Floor Master Darius! And the challenger is none other than the man himself, Alex Kerber! Welcome, Alex, and thank you for spending some time with me. Hehe!"

Alex can practically feel Menchi's glare burning into the back of his head. She must hate this fake bimbo, he thinks, but the absurdity of the situation actually helps calm his nerves. He responds smoothly, "Nice to meet you. Usually, I'm a busy guy, but for you, Mina, nothing's too much to ask for, as you know."

"Teehee, you're such a sweet man," Mina replies, giggling dramatically. "So, how do you feel about the big fight? Since you challenged the Floor Master, you must be confident, right?"

Alex smirks internally. Time for some revenge, he thinks, remembering Darius's earlier insults about his armor and his daughter's remarks. "Yes, I'm very confident," he says. "This fight is a bit personal for me—not just a test of skill. I'm not only giving Darius a lesson in the ring, but I'm also teaching his spoiled daughter a thing or two. She openly demeaned my character, and that won't stand. There's also a private bet between Darius and me, so neither of us can afford to lose this fight. But trust me, I'll take down that brute of a fighter."

"Wow!" Mina exclaims, clearly eating up the drama. "This sounds like a real contest! So what's your strategy?"

Alex leans forward slightly, his tone growing even more smug. "My strategy is simple: I'll beat him. I've noticed a weakness. Just like he's half-baked as a father for spoiling his daughter, he's half-baked as a fighter. He has numerous obvious weaknesses, and today, I'll give everyone a master class on how to dismantle fighters like him."

Mina gasps, her eyes wide. "So what exactly is the strategy? Tell me pleeease!" She grabs Alex's hands and presses them against her chest, leaning in with exaggerated enthusiasm.

Alex blushes slightly but manages to stay composed. "I can't tell you, obviously," he says coolly. "You'll see it soon enough. Anyway, while I was developing my strategy, I was also busy finishing my groundbreaking research. I've discovered a whole new world while studying various weapons and armor. This research is now complete, and the best scientific minds in the world—as well as the Hunter Association—will be reviewing it shortly. People might remember me for my fighting skills now, but in a few months, they'll know me as a world-famous Hunter."

"Wow, groundbreaking research and a big fight?" Mina says, feigning amazement. Then she shifts gears dramatically, her voice turning somber. "Back to the fight... Do you know how many people Darius has already killed? I don't want you to die. Are you sure you can handle it?"

Alex doesn't miss a beat. "I just hope Darius himself is strong enough to survive my assault," he replies smugly. "Not only for his sake, but for his daughter's. I'll do my best to hold myself back. Neither of us wants anything... unfortunate to happen. I actually like the guy a lot!"

"Confident words! Incredible!" Mina exclaims, her fake smile as wide as ever. "Perhaps you really will become the next Floor Master."