Lionheart Society: I am an S-class freshman, with infinite power of words.

In addition, their numerical advantage meant they were always able to suppress the Lionheart Society during their days of freedom.

This time, Arkas saw hope in Lin Chen. He hoped that Lin Chen could take over the Lionheart Society in the future and trample the student council underfoot.

Next comes the tactical deployment.

The melee combat involved hand-to-hand combat with relatively few tactics; Arkas simply set up the battleground and announced the general course of events.

Finally, Arkas said in a deep voice, "This is a war. Please prepare your armor and shields!"

These were inspiring words, and the students in the audience erupted in applause.

Lin Chen's expression remained calm as he stared at the academy's 3D map on the tactical platform.

The decisive battle was to be held in the square in front of the library, where Lin Chen would demonstrate the prestige of an S-class!

On the way back, Nuonuo asked, puzzled, "Lin Chen, why do you look so calm?"

"Really?" Lin Chen shook his head. "I think it's fine!"

"Look at the other freshmen! It's their first time participating in Freedom Day, and they're all so excited and thrilled!"

Lin Chen retorted, "Who says the first time has to be exciting? Were you excited last night?"

Nuonuo's face flushed red instantly, and she subconsciously slapped Lin Chen's shoulder: "Don't talk! There are still people here!"

Lin Chen pinched Nuonuo's cheek: "It's already happened, what's there to be shy about!"

"Oops, we've gone off-topic!" Nono covered her face. "Let's get back to talking about a day of freedom!"

"Alright then." Lin Chen shrugged. "Look at President Arkas, he's participated in Freedom Day several times, and although he's never won against the Lionheart Society, he seems quite composed!"

"That's different. They have experience from several times, so it's easy for them, unlike us, who are participating for the first time!"

Lin Chen gave Nuonuo a look: "You'd better say it's only for one day!"

Nono then realized that what she said was somewhat ambiguous, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "Of course, it's a day of freedom. Never mind, let's not talk about this anymore. I'll rest up tonight!"

"What does 'nourishing essence' mean?"

"You still dare to talk back!" Nono stamped her foot in frustration!

Lin Chen played with Nuonuo for a while before returning to his dormitory.

According to Nono, after a night of rest and recuperation, a day of freedom finally began.

Lin Chen got up early, but suddenly Fingel got up with him.

Lin Chen noticed something was off: "You're participating in Freedom Day too?"

“How could that be!” Fingel exclaimed. “Me, a sixth grader, want to get involved in this kind of nonsense?”

"Then what are you going to do?" Lin Chen said. "Don't tell me you're going to work hard. Ever since I moved into this dorm, you've never gotten out of bed before 10 a.m.!"

Fingel patted his chest: "What wakes me up is never dreams, but money, piles of silver!"

Lin Chen understood.

Something big will be revealed today in the Night Watchers discussion forum.

Fingel had previously made a bet on who would win between Lin Chen and Caesar today.

Fingel had invested all his savings, so naturally he wanted to come and check on things, to see if his money would all be for nothing.

Fingel somehow produced a camera, replaced the telephoto lens, and hung it on his back, looking every bit like a soldier carrying a weapon.

"As the head of the news department, I have to report on such an important moment!"

"Then we'll all be busy today!"

Fingel suddenly hooked his arm around Lin Chen's neck: "Lin Chen, tell me honestly, how confident are you about having a day of freedom today?"

Lin Chen thought for a moment: "Fifty percent."

"Fifty percent? That's so low?" Fingel frowned. "The difficulty of today's melee will exceed your imagination. Hundreds of people are charging together. Wouldn't it be too risky to only have fifty percent?"

Lin Chen shrugged: "For me, there are only two possibilities: win or lose!"

Fingel was a little surprised: "With so many powerful figures and so many people together today, the risk level must be very high, and the situation must be very complicated, right?"

Lin Chen suddenly asked, "Have you seen 'Crows Zero'?"

Fingel shook his head: "Sounds like an action movie?"

“That’s right.” Lin Chen thought for a moment. “Simply put, it’s a bunch of high school students who don’t study all day but only think about how to get into fights and become the boss!”

"A group fight?" Fingel stroked his chin. "So, this is what Freedom Day really means this year! But I still don't understand the connection between the two!"

"Of course!" Lin Chen said, "If you panic when you're standing in front of the enemy, you've already lost half the battle. And most importantly, with so many people focused on you, you have to pretend! When your opponents see you're calm, their momentum weakens, and when your underlings see you're calm, they'll think we've got victory in the bag!"

Fingel gave a thumbs up: "That's a famous quote! Can I put it in the news after the battle?"

"Whatever." Lin Chen exhaled and arrived at the location agreed upon by the Lionheart Society!

Lionheart Club President Arkas and his classmates were already waiting here. When they saw Lin Chen arrive, they felt much more at ease.

Nono and Susie had already arrived and were assigned to other combat zones. Lin Chen nodded to them from a distance.

Fingel stood cautiously beside Lin Chen: "Lin Chen, I think we should motivate you with another reward!"

22: A day of freedom! Watching the game in Angers!

Lin Chen asked, "What do you want to say?"

Fingel held up three fingers: "First, the betting on the Night Watchers forum is now suspended. Your odds are about 1 to 4. If you can beat Caesar, our stake will quadruple!"

Lin Chen nodded: "So there are very few people who believe in me!"

Fingel shrugged: "Who can blame us when Caesar has so many fans! At least this way we can still make a profit!"

"Then, secondly, if you defeat Caesar and gain a day of freedom, you will have the right to use Norton Hall for a year. Even if you rent it out to throw parties, you will definitely make a fortune every day!"

"Third, and most importantly! The winner of the day of freedom will have a special privilege: they can pursue a girl in the academy, and that girl cannot refuse them; the relationship must last for at least three months!"

When Fingel said this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, giving Lin Chen a look that any man would understand, before turning his gaze to Nono in the distance.

Lin Chen rolled his eyes at Fingel, thinking to himself, "Nono, I still want to pursue her. We've already rolled around in bed!"

"Okay, I got it!" Lin Chen nodded. "Get out of the way, it's about to start!"

As Lionheart Guild President Arkas walked towards Lin Chen, Fingel quickly stepped aside.

Arkas carried a large bag filled with all sorts of swords and knives.

"Lin Chen, pick a suitable weapon," Arkas said. "Today is a battle with weapons, and you'll be at a disadvantage without one. None of these weapons are sharpened, so they're perfect for today's fight!"

"Thank you." Lin Chen searched his pockets for weapons; the alchemical knives gleamed coldly inside.

Having previously obtained the skill of swordsmanship mastery through daily check-ins, Lin Chen definitely needed a good sword.

After rummaging through his pockets for a while, Lin Chen pulled out a handy Tang sword.

This slender weapon is easy to use with wide, sweeping movements. Lin Chen swung it around twice and immediately felt the fierce blade light emanating from it.

"That's it!"

Arkas admired Lin Chen's weapon: "Lin Chen, I'll hold off the student council president today. Caesar is yours!"

Lin Chen gripped the Tang sword tightly: "Just watch closely."

Lin Chen and Akas stood at the very front of everyone, while the Lionheart Society members behind them held their breath.

Soon, figures appeared in the opposite venue; it was the student council members rushing over.

To distinguish between the two sides, the student council members all wore white combat uniforms, still looking like elegant gentlemen and princesses.

This comparison immediately revealed the difference in the two sides' momentum.

The student council has two to three times more members than the Lionheart Society, and everyone looks very confident.

High up on the library building in the distance, someone stood watching the battle.

"Principal Angers! I never expected you to come and witness a day of freedom!"

Angers smiled, a cigar between his fingers: "As the teacher of these students, watching them grow is quite an interesting thing, wouldn't you say, Professor Manstein?"

Manstein understood: "You came to see Lin Chen and Caesar, right?"

Angs nodded: "These two students are the best in this year's class. Even I, an old man, am a little curious about what kind of sparks will fly between the S-class freshmen and the heir of the Gattuso family!"

Manstein asked, "So, who do you think has more potential?"

Angers countered, "And you?"

Manstein hesitated for a moment: "To be honest, I've met both of these students. I personally interviewed Lin Chen, and he even managed to outmaneuver me. As for Caesar, he's just too outstanding! In comparison, I have more faith in the Gattuso family's training!"

"That's right! Who wouldn't have high hopes for someone like Caesar? He was born to be a leader!"

Manstein asked, "So you also think highly of Caesar?"

Angers shook his head: "Every dragon king is a leader, but they will all eventually be sent to their graves!"

Manstein's body trembled involuntarily, and he subconsciously looked down at the battlefield.

The melodious chimes of the clock tower heralded the official start of the day of freedom.

The Lionheart Society and the Student Council members roared as they charged toward each other's camp.