hotmtlnovel Chapter 142
Chapter 142
ethan's mind was still reeling from the events of the night, so he decided to return to his school dorm instead of going back to the estate or staying at naomi's residence.
not long after he arrived at the school and headed to his dorm.nôv(el)b\\jnn
as he entered his dorm room, he was greeted by the shocked faces of his friends.
"ethan!"
they exclaimed, their eyes wide with surprise and concern.
immediately they rushed towards him, their hands reaching out to touch his shoulders, as if to reassure themselves that he was really there.
"where have you been, man? we thought you were expelled or kidnapped from the school!"
one of them said with a worried face.
at that moment ethan's expression weary but determined, he then shook his head, and ran a hand through his hair, his eyes closing for a moment as he tried to gather his thoughts on what he was going to say.
"i've been running some side jobs, you all know i need money now."
he said, his voice low and dismissive. he waved his hand, as if to brush away their concerns.
"it's nothing to worry about, guys. i'm fine."
as he moved further into the room, one of his friends narrowed his eyes, studying ethan's physique with a mix of curiosity and disbelief.
they circled around him, his gaze roaming over his body, taking in every detail.
"hey, guys,"
he said, his voice filled with curiosity.
"have you noticed how much ethan's body has changed? he looks... different. like he's been hitting the gym non-stop."
the others gathered around, their gazes roaming over ethan's form, taking in the subtle but noticeable changes in his musculature and posture.
they began to whisper among themselves, their voices filled with a mix of admiration and envy.
"as if some bracelet could give you superpowers."
"that is not true, but the prize money is true, and it's something worth fighting for."
at that moment ethan curiosity got the better of him, his friends were about leaving then he stopped them,
he held up his hand, his eyes narrowing with determination. "wait,"
he said, his voice filled with a newfound curiosity.
"i want to go with you. if there's an ancient item involved, i want to see it for myself. maybe i can even offer the winner some money to collect it."
his friends immediately exchanged surprised glances, their eyebrows raised at ethan's sudden interest. they looked at each other, as if silently communicating their thoughts. but they didn't question him further, instead leading him out of the dorm and towards the location of the underground tournament.
not long after the group arrived at the tournament location, a hidden arena tucked away in the depths of the city. the air was thick with tension and excitement, the crowd buzzing with energy as they waited for the final match to begin.
ethan pushed his way through the throng of people, his eyes scanning the arena, taking note of every detail. read exclusive adventures at empire
at that moment ethan's eyes widened as the bracelet was brought onto the fighting stage, its ancient metal gleaming under the harsh lights. he leaned forward, his hands gripping the railing, his heart racing with anticipation.
the spokesman, voice booming over the loudspeakers, began to tell the tale of the bracelet's origin.
"this bracelet was once worn by the legendary king cobra,"
he said.
he held the bracelet aloft, the light catching its intricate designs.
"with this bracelet, king cobra power was doubled, granting him access to unimaginable martial skills and abilities. and whoever wears this bracelet today will be blessed by the spirit of king cobra himself! and his power would double as well."
upon hearing what the spoke man just said, the crowd erupted in cheers and applause, their faces filled with excitement and wonder. they stomped their feet, their voices rising in a deafening roar. but ethan's expression was serious and focused, knew that there was more to this bracelet than mere showmanship.
at that moment the system suddenly sounded.
[ancient artifact detected: king cobra combat bracelet.
authenticity confirmed]