Lin Ran never expected that the moment the grand doors opened, over ten thousand pairs of eyes would fall upon him.
This sudden sensation of being the center of attention was truly peculiar.
"It must be your flying machine that's too eye-catching..."
"Coming out so ostentatiously right away, isn't that a bit much?" Luo Qingyan whispered.
Lin Ran chuckled heartily:
"What's there to fear! Gazes can't kill, so let them look all they want..."
With that, he boldly took Luo Qingyan's hand and descended from the King's Throne, Vimana.
As soon as the two disembarked, Vimana directly opened a dimensional gate behind them and automatically stored itself within the King's Treasury.
A portable flying machine?!
The assembled contestants from various countries were stunned.
It was well known that the more expensive and finely crafted the weapon or equipment, the greater the cost to make it portable.
Furthermore, without an exceptionally heaven-defying spatial storage device, it was impossible to store such an item.
For example, during the previous freshman exchange competition, Su Chen, who wielded the Demon Sword "Swallowing Heaven," could not store it in his spatial storage.
To accommodate such a large flying machine, what kind of immense spatial storage device would be required?
As for the method Lin Ran used to store it, it was even more astonishing, opening a massive dimensional gate with seemingly no effort.
When combined, these displays left everyone in awe of the two individuals who had descended from the flying machine.
Caesar, the most agitated, stumbled forward as if he had lost his soul and stared intently at Lin Ran.
An Eastern face, a youthful appearance, handsome features…
But that was all.
His attire was ordinary, his demeanor calm, showing no hint of anything special.
Lin Ran, about to leave this place of universal attention with Luo Qingyan, was suddenly blocked and felt a surge of displeasure:
"May I ask why you are blocking my path, Your Excellency?"
Caesar realized he had lost his composure and quickly smiled as if to appease him:
"My apologies… my apologies… I was out of line…"
"I am Caesar of the Holy Empire, and also the captain of the Holy Empire's first team. Please guide me."
Saying this, Caesar extended his hand to Lin Ran.
As the saying goes, one doesn't strike a smiling face. Although Lin Ran was not pleased with Caesar's impulsiveness, he reluctantly shook his hand.
"Dragon Country, Lin Ran."
A Dragon Country person!
Caesar's pupils constricted, and he once again scrutinized the two of them.
As the crowd continued to gather, Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan stood in the center, feeling increasingly uncomfortable under the intense gaze. He turned, preparing to leave.
However, Caesar lunged forward once more, blocking their path.
Lin Ran finally grew impatient, his brow furrowing slightly, a faint murderous intent flickering in his eyes:
"Do you have something else, Your Excellency?"
"We are tired from our journey and quite exhausted…"
Caesar, once again wearing a placating smile, said:
"Don't rush, don't rush, Brother Lin…"
"I haven't asked you yet, what is your purpose for coming to Wugua Island!"
"Tourism? Sightseeing? But at this time…"
"Oh dear! Look at my brain!"
"I just remembered, the Dragon Country also sent a team to participate this year, didn't they! You must be accompanying personnel!"
"Came with the team to participate in the competition! And provide them with some assistance in other aspects…"
"So, Brother Lin, where is your team?"
"Normally, the various participating teams from a country, along with accompanying teachers and miscellaneous personnel, should easily amount to a thousand people."
"I'll arrange accommodations for you, how does that sound?"
"I just don't know when the main Dragon Country contingent will arrive?"
Lin Ran felt a headache coming on.
Where did this reckless youngster Caesar come from, to corner a stranger and barrage him with questions?
Moreover, from his overly eager words, he could sense a hint of fawning.
Could he… be a con artist?
But if he were a con artist, his attire and equipment seemed too luxurious…
Sensing Lin Ran's suspicious gaze, Caesar quickly waved his hands:
"Uh… that… Brother Lin…"
"This isn't me deliberately trying to pry for your intelligence, please don't misunderstand…"
"I just feel that when you're out and about, having more friends means more paths, and I really want to get acquainted with you all…"
"Especially since I've always greatly admired and yearned for Dragon Country's culture…"
"When your country's main contingent arrives, we must have a good exchange!"
Lin Ran finally couldn't hold back, sighing:
"Brother Caesar, Brother Caesar, I know you're anxious, but please don't be anxious…"
"Although I don't know why you're nonsensically trying to befriend us here, I can tell you clearly."
"This time, only the two of us came from Dragon Country, there is no main contingent!"
Caesar's eyes nearly popped out:
"What? Just the two of you?"
"But I clearly saw the Dragon Country envoy's letter submitted some days ago clearly stating their intention to participate!"
Lin Ran nodded:
"Yes, I didn't say we weren't participating…"
"See, aren't we two here?"
"Although the competition rules stipulate that the maximum number of members per team is seven, they don't specify a minimum number."
"So, we haven't violated any regulations, right?"
At this point, it wasn't just Caesar, but even the other national teams gathered to watch were in an uproar.
Unprecedented!
This was truly unheard of!
In a KOF arena competition with a seven-person team format, the number of participants wouldn't be a burden!
There was actually a country that would voluntarily reduce its team size and send only one team!
This Dragon Country truly knew how to surprise; after decades of separation, they immediately pulled off a bold move.
Did they think that with a team of just two people, they could achieve good results in such a fiercely competitive international tournament?
Especially since these two looked so young, nowhere near thirty years old.
Furthermore, they had no accompanying personnel to assist with tactical analysis or handle affairs…
Was it extraordinary self-confidence, or simply giving up in a reckless manner?
Everyone present felt a sense of incomprehension.
If not for the steady rise of Dragon Country's international standing over the years, and its national strength having expanded to a terrifying degree, many would have openly scoffed.