Overlord: Start from the Goblin Lair.

Chapter 120 Opening

"Then I won't go down," Sylvia shook the red wine in her glass, "My benefactor has to stay with me. I'm afraid he won't be able to beat me in close combat."

"Driverdo can't play or even attend. It will cause a riot." Daniel glanced at the goblin. After spending so many days together, he knew Driverdo's race. "Andre can fill this vacancy."

"But I don't know anything!" Andre was choked by the wine and said quickly, "I don't have the natural temperament of Sister Sylvia, nor the bravery of Sister Sera. I can only embarrass everyone..."

"No, no, no, you won't be embarrassed, and you must go." Hendricks looked at the young villager, "Go and tell them about your experience, why you followed Ron, and what your life in the fantasy land is like. You have to tell them all this in person."

"You will be the most important reassurance for these two factions!"

As for the strength, good and evil, and bias of Ron and his group, what testimony could be more convincing than the oral testimony of a civilian living under their rule?

"Who are the specific targets of the gladiatorial contest?" Ivy asked, "Individuals or groups? Beasts or humanoids?"

"We need to determine the rules so that we can allocate personnel more conveniently."

"Oh, that's where I was going to ask for your opinions," Hendricks rubbed his hands, "I asked the arena in Rose City and some people in the black market. Due to the activities of the goblin army, many monsters were stirred up, so they also reaped a lot of rewards."

"There are several ogres, a manticore, and a shark lizard that haven't been scheduled for gladiatorial competitions yet. I don't think the other monsters are impressive enough to shock them, so I didn't choose them."

"Or you can challenge the champions and aces of several gladiatorial arenas, but I doubt whether this type of fight can make them change their minds."

"We have killed a manticore before," Sera said, "and it can fly. Are you sure you can control it?"

"Generally, monsters used in gladiatorial combat will have their flying abilities destroyed to ensure safety," Constance said, "so it is possible to prevent them from harming innocent people."

"That's even less interesting - what about the ogre? How do you explain that?"

"Three ogres, three on three." Hendricks took out a memo with the suggestions he had collected. "Some members of the Senate seem to think that if you can defeat an enemy that is three meters tall and weighs nearly half a ton in a battle without a spellcaster, then you have enough strength to survive in delusion."

"Nonsense," Ivy rolled her eyes, "Do we need them to judge whether we can survive?"

"I understand. I can accept it." Sera thought for a moment, "What about the shark lizard beast?"

"It was three to one, and the shark lizard ran into their trap and was seriously injured. However, even so, it was a huge price to catch it alive, and there is always the risk of it escaping," Hendricks said, "I suggest you choose the ogre. Isn't the shark lizard still a little too ferocious?"

As a "land shark", the shark lizard beast lives only to fill its stomach. They are irritable and greedy, fearless of any creature, and do not care about the superiority of numbers or strength. They will attack at any time without hesitation and will dominate wherever they live. Rose City was able to catch this creature, and I am afraid the price it paid is not just "huge".

"Let me confirm, is this shark lizard still injured?" Hendricks seemed to have misunderstood the barbarian's question: "Yes, but even so--"

"Then let's choose the Ogre," Sera leaned back in her chair, "The Shark Lizard in the arena doesn't have any inherent advantages, and it's injured, which makes it even more boring."

Is this because it's too simple? Hendrix finally understood what Sera meant.

"Then it'll be me, Sera, and Victoria, three against three," Ivy nodded, "Ron, you guys are responsible for convincing them."

"Ivy, is this really okay?" After Hendricks left, Daniel looked at his daughter worriedly, "That's an ogre, and Victoria is not allowed to use divine magic according to the rules."

"Don't worry, Uncle Daniel," Sera slapped Daniel on the back, and the congressman's eyes suddenly went dark, "We promise to bring your daughter back safe and sound!"

"I should be the one to say this," Ivy curled her lips, "You are the one who is most likely to be in danger, right?"

"Life safety is the most important thing. Rules can be broken for this," Ron warned Victoria. "If you can't win, use magic immediately. Got it? Sylvia and I will also support you up there."

The safety of their companions is the top priority. Isn’t one of the reasons why they attacked Carolina because their safety was threatened?
"Don't worry, I will ensure their safety." Victoria was indeed the most reliable one. When she agreed, Ron felt a lot more relaxed.

In the following days, Ron and the others were busy preparing to deal with all kinds of problems that might arise on the day of the banquet and the gladiatorial contest. In order to ensure the safety of Ivy and the others, Ron also enchanted a lot of small parts - in an emergency, these things should be able to save lives.

On that day, after a good rest and preparation, Ron and his friends arrived at Hendricks's mansion, where they saw old Faber and his two sons and Fernando's family. Carlos slept with Fernando's fiancée, and old Faber had testified for Hendricks some time ago. The new and old grudges made them jealous of each other when they met.

If they hadn't given Hendricks some face, the two teams would have fought on the spot.

"The atmosphere is full of gunpowder," Leah attended the event in her best attire. Her elegance and grace, which were unique to high elves, attracted the attention of many guests from the beginning. However, she did not even look at other people. Even when she was talking to her own daughter, the only thing reflected in her eyes was Daniel. "Are they really going to fight?"

"After all, they are well-known figures in Rose City," Ivy glanced at them, "Compared to this, I'm more worried that they will make things difficult for Ron and the others later."

Although Fernando's family has not yet found out who the thief is, if the Faber family stands on Ron's side, they may deliberately sing a different tune.

"Don't worry about that, Ivy," Daniel adjusted his collar. "I have some experience as a congressman: the final resolution is based on the votes rather than requiring unanimous approval, so you don't need to please everyone. It is enough to win over the centrists."

"After all, those who are on your side will support you no matter what; and those who are not with you will oppose you no matter what, right?"

(End of this chapter)