Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!
Chapter 180: All This for the Headline

Chapter 180: Chapter 180: All This for the Headline

Through the battle led by Yang Yu, all the proctors vented their pent-up frustrations on the other candidates.

This was bad news for those candidates who targeted the weary proctors, hoping to take advantage of their weakened state. One moment, they were boasting about their strength; the next, they were being pinned down and roughed up by the magicians.

Wasn’t it said that these magicians would be weak and error-prone by evening? Yet, each one seemed as if they had gained ferocious energy during the night, hoisting us up and pummelling us.

Blinded by dazzling magic, the candidates radiated golden light, helplessly watching their registration fees go down the drain.

They were heartsick yet powerless to change anything.

Time slipped by, and no one else passed the Martial Arts Exam.

The crowd in the stands had long since dispersed, leaving only a small group who watched the competition to the end.

This included Fuer, a bunch of reporters, and the belatedly arriving Tico and Latis.

They all awaited the arrival of Yang Yu in the spectator stands after his disruption on the field, each harboring their own goals.

Fuer wanted to get to know Yang Yu to discuss potential collaborations; the reporters were after the lead story for the next issue of the Library Newspaper; Tico wanted to offer his condolences to Yang Yu, now his junior, and share a few words; Latis, needless to say, still hoped to sway Yang Yu.

According to past experience, those who passed the Martial Arts Exam would usually end up in the spectator stands to join in the excitement after browsing the manuals at the registration desk. However, Yang Yu never showed up in the stands.

As the final battle of the Martial Arts Exam concluded, many faces revealed their disappointment, and they gloomily departed.

Today, including Yang Yu and his group, only six people had passed the exam at the Library.

Although these three individuals were stunned by the solution of Yang Yu’s team, they sneered at his approach. In their view, Yang Yu had simply taken shortcuts and entered the Library without demonstrating his real strength.

Tiya Luo waved to the remaining three spectators and asked them to return to the registration desk to inform them of some matters.

Fuer stood up to leave, disappointed that he had not managed to meet Yang Yu that afternoon, but he wasn’t in a hurry. After all, product updates require time.

"Who would have thought they’d really have the patience to study the manual in the registration desk and learn the Library’s rules."

The manual contained many important details and was forbidden from being shared. Unless they passed the test, it was not easily accessible. Starting to study it early would help them integrate into the system of the All Things Library more quickly.

Tico, don’t feel any regret about not seeing him this time. He has already joined the All Things Library, and there will be plenty of chances to see him in the future."

Reassuring the discouraged Tico with a few words, Latis put away his folded fan and prepared to leave, but seeing Tico still unhappy, he added,

"If you want to see him sooner, we could try our luck at the restaurant in the living area. Uncle Chilom also succeeded in becoming a member of the Library by finding a sponsor. Hearing that he’s taken over a restaurant in the living area, let’s check it out."

"Okay!"

Tico softly acknowledged, regaining hope, and left his seat.

Only a group of reporters remained in the stands. They had planned to uncover a major scoop, but Yang Yu, as if he had seen through their intentions, had stayed hidden in the registration area and did not come out.

Those who passed the Martial Arts Exam would be transported to their accommodations by the proctor using Teleportation Magic. At the other end of the Teleportation Array, a pack of voracious reporters awaited, likely leaving none for these reporters.

All the reporters gradually left, their efforts fruitless, except for one who was hesitant to leave.

She had long, pink wavy hair and clear eyes hidden behind large glasses; her name was Keke Ai.

She was the journalist who had written the article "Shock! The first zero score in library history! The truth is this!" on the Library Newspaper, making the emoticons drawn by Yang Yu known to everyone.

Last time, she heard that the man who scored zero on his test had come to take the Martial Arts Exam, and Keke Ai regretted not coming to the Library Association immediately to conduct an interview.

As a journalist, her intuition told her that more news would occur in the association.

Thus, she purchased a Crystal Ball jointly released by Fuer and Tico, and as a gift, she had a friend who often watched the competitions use it to keep her informed.

Today, as soon as Yang Yu appeared, Keke Ai’s friend immediately notified her through the Crystal Ball.

With her long legs, Keke Ai rushed into the association and, at the last moment, witnessed the magnificent sight of Yang Yu using the gigantic white Hani King to crush all the proctors.

Her journalistic instincts told Keke Ai that this was unprecedented big news—if she could get an interview with Yang Yu first, her article would undoubtedly become the headline.

To interview Yang Yu as soon as possible, Keke Ai’s eyes were fixed intently on the steps at the entrance of the audience section, almost popping out of her head.

But in the end, Yang Yu’s figure did not appear.

This was the headline, the headline for the next issue of the Library Newspaper; there was no way Keke Ai would willingly let this opportunity slip through her fingers.

To seize this headline opportunity, Keke Ai made a shocking decision; she dashed towards the registration room as soon as others left.

On the way from the audience to the registration room, many two-star members were guarding, and it was not easy to break through.

Previously, Keke Ai had learned a Charm Magic to obtain firsthand information, and it was the perfect time to put it to use.

Normally, such lowly magic could not charm high-level magicians, but the magician guarding the place had been standing lonely all day, feeling both empty and lonely, almost losing resistance to such Charm Magic.

Using "I’m desperate, and the restroom on the other side is too smelly, could you please let me use the restroom here?" as an excuse, Keke Ai passed three people and arrived near the registration room.

But the real battle was just beginning.

Keke Ai knew the person in charge of registration was from the Elder Council, and if they found out she had sneaked into the registration area on a Thursday without permission, she definitely would not face good consequences.

In front of the Elder Council, using magic could be detected, so Keke Ai chose to use her naked eye to find someone, get his attention, drag him to a deserted area, use Charm Magic on him to convey a message to Yang Yu, and then proceed with the interview.

Her eyes scanned over the bench; people who had passed the Martial Arts Exam today were casually chatting, looking left and right, but Keke Ai could not find Yang Yu’s figure anywhere.

"How strange, where on earth did he go?"

Just as Keke Ai was muttering to herself, a voice sounded behind her.

"Little change, are you lost?"

Turning around, the young man who had driven the Hani King and wreaked havoc in today’s arena was standing behind her.

That was the headline she had been dreaming of.

Now, it was within easy reach.