Translator: Hellscythe_ Editor: Hellscythe_
"Snow, what happened?" Zhao Yueru asked. She knew Gentle Snow well enough to notice the change immediately.
Seeing Gentle Snow's icy expression, Zhao Yueru knew that her friend was furious.
Gentle Snow had always been a very calm person; she was not easily angered. Now, however, a single message had enraged her. Something big must have happened.
Even Shi Feng, who was not particularly familiar with Gentle Snow, could tell that the woman was furious. However, as an outsider, it was not appropriate for him to ask.
After reading the message, Gentle Snow first felt anger, but soon, she seemed to deflate. Seeing this, Shi Feng could tell that Gentle Snow wanted to say something but struggled with how to express her thoughts.
There are many challenges throughout life, and for most, one must face them alone.
In the end, Gentle Snow revealed a faint smile as she forwarded the message to Zhao Yueru.
"Nimble Snake! This inhuman, heartless animal! To think that we took care of him when he was at his lowest, provided him with resources, and even helped him become one of the Twelve Apostles of Ouroboros, yet he actually became someone else's lap dog! The next time I see him, I will break all three of his legs!" Zhao Yueru bellowed the moment she finished reading the message.
"Big Sis Yueru, maybe this is a misunderstanding? Big Sis Snow taught and nurtured him personally; they're nearly blood siblings. How could he possibly betray her?" Fierce Snake said, astonished when he heard Zhao Yueru's words.
Nimble Snake was normally very appealing when in Gentle Snow's presence. Moreover, he had always been earnest and honest. He was also very loyal; he definitely was not someone who would betray his allies.
"If you don't believe me, then look at the evidence!" Zhao Yueru made the message visible to everyone.
This message was evidence that Nimble Snake had betrayed Gentle Snow before she even began to make plans. He had been reporting Gentle Snow's movements to those people, allowing them to take appropriate measures against her. Just an hour ago, Nimble Snake had officially become one of the opposition's five duelists. This was indisputable proof of Nimble Snake's treachery.
Fierce Snake was speechless after reading the message, his eyes becoming bloodshot. He tried desperately to contact Nimble Snake. However, no matter how many times he tried, his calls never connected. Right now, Fierce Snake wanted to hunt down Nimble Snake and question him.
However, this revelation hurt Gentle Snow the most.
She had treated Nimble Snake like her own younger brother. Yet, in her hour of need, that "brother" slid his blade between her shoulders, stabbing her in the back.
For the five matches, based on Gentle Snow's understanding of the opposition's strength, Nimble Snake, Ye Feng, and herself had the highest chances of victory among her team. As for Zhao Yueru and Fierce Snake, they didn't even have half a chance. Now that Nimble Snake had defected to their enemy, her side had become the underdog.
"Snow, don't worry. Even if Nimble Snake has become a turncoat, we still have the Advocators," Zhao Yueru hurriedly consoled her friend. "Their strength has risen significantly recently, and they're not completely without a chance of victory. I'll contact them and have them meet us."
However, Gentle Snow simply waved off Zhao Yueru's suggestion.
Since Nimble Snake had betrayed her, other than Ye Feng, her opponent most likely knew all about her other options. Even if she called for the Advocators under her wing, they probably would not heed her summons at all. As the situation had already devolved to this point, she could only look for a random person to fill the empty spot on her team and leave everything else to luck.
