Awakening the War God

Chapter 241 Three Seconds

As he entered the arena, Gabriel realized that the so-called underground boxing ring was set up on a basketball court.

It had undergone some substantial changes.

The rectangular court had four enormous speakers mounted at its corners, blaring music that thundered through the air. This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

he volume was so deafening that it felt like eardrums might burst.

At the center of the basketball court, a massive fighting platform had been constructed.

The lighting was dim, creating a tense atmosphere.

On the platform, nine sultry dancers were performing an energetic, sensual dance routine. High above, several foreign DJs were spinning tracks, adding to the electrifying atmosphere.

Around three to four hundred spectators swayed with the music, many of them shaking their heads vigorously, making not only their hair but even the fluffy busts on their chests dance.

Gabriel frowned; he was not a fan of this kind of environment.

It didn't feel like a club-with flashing neon lights that seemed to dance on his face, it was more of a bar.

"Mr. Gabriel, please take a seat," Matilda said as they entered the glass-enclosed VIP viewing area. The soundproof glass offered an immediate contrast to the noisy surroundings, creating a zone of quietude.

Matilda, after sitting down, instinctively crossed her right leg over her left, revealing a tantalizing leg slit in her outfit.

Four bodyguards stood behind Matilda, while she expertly took out an imported pack of cigarettes from her bag. With a golden lighter, she lit one and took a deep drag. Her eyes held a deep, melancholic glint.

On the opposite side, Gabriel retrieved a pack of bargain cigarettes from his pocket and lit one with a plastic lighter.

As he exhaled, Matilda furrowed her brows and pushed her cigarette box toward him, saying, "You should smoke mine. With your status, you shouldn't be indulging in such low-quality cigarettes."

Gabriel didn't seem to mind, and he replied, "The ingredients in your cigarettes and mine are the same; there's no real difference. The only thing that's different is your self-proclaimed exclusivity."

Matilda raised an eyebrow, apparently taken aback by Gabriel's response. She then smiled and said, "Perhaps you're right, but I still can't stand the way yours smells."

Gabriel found her pretentiousness a bit irritating but showed no intention of extinguishing his cigarette. Instead, he continued to puff on it with relish.

"Welcome, Miss Wallick!" Just then, a bald man with a small beard walked in.

The moment he entered, he went into full-on flattery mode. Matilda merely nodded in response.

The bald man was the owner of this club. He was aware of Matilda's frequent visits to the 'Winner Takes All' club, where she usually enjoyed high-stakes boxing matches.

This time, Kevin had informed her about a special match happening tonight, and Matilda decided to make an appearance.

"Rest assured, Miss Wallick, tonight's match will be absolutely thrilling! To keep the anticipation high, allow me to withhold the details for now," Kevin said with a mischievous grin. Suddenly, he noticed Gabriel sitting across from Matilda.

Gabriel's imposing aura and his equal posture to Matilda suggested he was not an ordinary person.

With a smile, Kevin asked, "Miss Wallick, who's this gentleman?"

Matilda's dimple made an appearance as she replied in a gentle tone, "This is Mr. Eunuch, a new boxer I've recruited. The previous ones didn't perform well and cost me some losses. This time, I intend to win it back."

In this club, the fighters were usually a combination of those recruited by the club and those brought in by the super members.

The underground fight club had a gambling aspect, and when super members brought their fighters, the club only took a service fee. The super members themselves acted as the house. If their fighters lost, it was the super members who had to pay.

Matilda had previously brought in three fighters, but they hadn't been good enough, resulting in financial losses.

"Seems like this guy's got some skills. Wonder if he's up for a couple of bouts tonight? Maybe even win some for Miss Wallick?" Upon learning that Gabriel was a boxer, Kevin straightened up.

Turned out Kevin had jumped to conclusions.

Gabriel was just a boxer, and Kevin saw no reason to tone down his demeanor for him.

With a grin, Gabriel replied, "Since I'm here, I'm thinking of throwing down in a match or two. But I've got a bit of a heavy hand, and I'm worried I might knock my opponent out. Haha."

"Don't sweat it, dude. It won't happen!" Gabriel's cockiness didn't sit well with Kevin.

However, to save face for Matilda, he held back, saying, "Whether it's a boxer brought by our high- profile super members or one of our club's fighters, they're all pretty darn strong. If someone gets knocked out too easily, well, they sort of asked for it."

"At our club, we don't take any responsibility for ring fatalities. We've got the strength and the means to back that up."

Matilda gave a warm smile and decided to test Gabriel's skills once more. She said, "Mr. Landwell, please arrange one or two matches, the tougher the opponent, the better."

"Bring over the match schedule," Kevin motioned, and one of his guys handed him tonight's match schedule.

He laid it out on the table and said, "We've got six matches tonight, and we need two more fighters. I was just about to set it up. If Mr. Eunuch's interested, he can jump in."

Gabriel scanned the schedule, and it was full of quirky and exotic ring names like 'Mad Dragon,' 'One-Punch Man,' Demon Bull,' and so on.

"Uh... Crow!" As he perused the list, Gabriel's eyes lit up as he spotted an interesting name.

Pointing to 'Crow,' he asked, "Who's this Crow?"

Kevin was puzzled. With ten fighters on the list, why did Gabriel single out 'Crow'? Before he could respond, Matilda added, "That's probably the Crow from the Ghostly Purgatory Hall. He's got a bit of a violent streak, often shows up here for a few bouts, and outsiders don't dare use his name."

"That's right," Kevin confirmed Matilda's statement.

Gabriel gave an enthusiastic nod and said, "I want to face him. Can we make that happen?"

Crow had indeed shown up for some boxing matches. If Gabriel could challenge him in the ring, it would save him the trouble of an ambush.

At this declaration, Kevin was left bewildered. Even Matilda raised an eyebrow in surprise. She said, "Crow's participation means no one's willing to be his opponent. He's a boxing champ. If you defeat him, you'll tarnish his reputation, and he might come after you."

"In my opinion, you should pick someone else, to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Kevin fervently nodded and said, "Yes, yes, if you really manage to beat Crow, it will cause complications for Miss Wallick!"

But Gabriel just shrugged, seeming unfazed. "Since no one else wants to fight him, I'll handle it. That way, you won't have to worry, Mr. Landwell."

Seeing Gabriel's determination, Kevin furrowed his brow slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Give me ten minutes to set it up. If I can make it work, Eunuch, you and Crow will have your match."

"Oh, and, Eunuch, choose a catchy nickname. The announcer will use it when you enter the ring, and I'll register it right now."

Gabriel thought for a moment and casually came up with three words, "Three Seconds."

He believed this name suited his current persona perfectly...