Workshop Battle - 1

Turns out, Jesus Christ is canon in Tower of God. No, this is not a joke. The hands of Christianity reaches even the great Tower.

Yes that is a fact. Just read s3 chapter 190 if you're wondering where I got that information from. One dude from Lo Po Bia legit yells at Bam to 'Stay Down for Christ's sake.'

That somehow seems so awesome but so confusing at the same time lol. Like, I imagine Jesus coming in during the genesis era and preaching about the Lord to Jahad and Co.

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The first day of Archimedes' departure.

The main operating room of the ship-

The two hosts of the workshop battle, Punk and Io, sat on chairs that overlooked a large collection of screens. Punk had a red helmet on his head while Io had one that was blue.

"The sales were great this time around. The total profits have reached over a billion points already." Punk said, looking at the large number on the screen.

"Well, that guy is indeed a businessman." Io said, looking behind his shoulder to gaze at a silver skinned man wearing a dark suit. The man held a cane in his hand and had a curving smile.

It was the High Ranker, Madoraco.

Feeling Io looking at him, he broke out into a chuckle.

"Hehehe. Although it's just the 30th floor, we have the slayer nominee, the mad dog of Yama, Princess of Jahad and now, even a teammate of the recently popular Winston Heath. There's bound to be some profits involved." He said.

"In this battle, people will place their bets with all they have. You can expect tens, no, hundreds of times more profit than this." Madoraco began to walk back into the dark.

"Of course, most of that money will be put into your 'research' that you're so excited to complete. Don't worry. I am a man of my word."

"And what if this gets leaked?" Asked Punk.

"Whatever happens on the ship stays on the ship." Madoraco's reply came quickly. "If anything goes wrong and your 'teacher' finds out, they too will be presented with the efficiency of point collection. There will be no more problems."

With that, he walked completely into the dark and out from the control room.

Punk and Io stayed in silence for a moment.

"He's suspicious." Said Io.

"That, he is."

"What's even more suspicious is that strange guide he invited to the ship. That guy scares me man."

"Eh. Can't do anything about it. It'll be alright if the research can be completed." Punk shrugged his shoulders. Then, he turned to his fellow host.

"But that woman, Charlotte is really something huh. Just the news of her involvement in the battle raised the total profit by 27%!" He exclaimed.

Io nodded, "Well, she is indeed beautiful. That's the largest part of her popularity. Coupled with being a teammate of an irregular? You can consider that an instant celebrity."

"Hmm. You're right. You know what? I might just ask her out after everything's over." Punk said with confidence.

"Hah! You think she'll get with you with your status? Dream on! I'm obviously more suitable for her!"

"We have the same status!"

"I'm more handsome than you!"

"I have a bigger **** than you!"

~~~

The Archimedes was a large ship. One of the largest that the Workshop had ever produced.

It had many floors, most of which were meant for quality of life purposes. Pools, theaters, restaurants, it had everything that was needed for a luxurious lifestyle. And for the regulars that had arrived onto the ship via the game, everything was free!

Of course, other people were allowed onto the ship as well. But only at a hefty price! And the crowd would only increase on the day of the battle; for the spectators would arrive in waves!

Shibisu laid onto a sunlounger with a glass of cold drink in his hand. With a smile on his face and black sunglasses donned over his eyes, he looked at the various girls playing around in the pool.

The second floor of the Archimedes had the largest pool on the entire ship. The second floor was practically famous for its pool.

"This is heaven..." He sighed.

Girls in bikinis... cold drink in hand, no worries and no one to yell at me. This is truly heaven.

Shibisu stared up. On the top of the wall to the right, there was a large television screen embedded into the wall. And on the screen was a very particular piece of media playing. In specific, it was an interview of Charlotte.

"How was it like to be a member of his team? There's rumors of him being a giant jerk who works his teammates to death! He's also said to be the incarnation of the devil!" A paparazzi asked with wild excitement.

Charlotte, who was wearing a summer dress and a sunhat. She too had dark sunglasses on her face.

"Ah! Who's spreading such misinformation! God no! Winston is a very great individual! He's very caring of his teammates and gets along with everyone. As a matter of fact, he does most of the work as the team leader." Charlotte exclaimed. "Anyone that's spreading such rumors should be punished severely." She crossed her arms and sagely nodded. Her expressions and mannerisms were expertly manipulated to put up the best act.

"Ah... I see." I reporter was momentarily stunned, genuinely wondering if he should continue the interview. Seeing the woman in front of him get mad at the rumors, he did not wish to make her more angry. It seemed to be his natural calling.

Alas, his paparazzi nature won in the end.

"I do apologize for the misinformation! You heard it people! Stop spreading such lies!" The reporter turned to the camera and pointed at it.

"Now, Miss Charlotte, another question that a lot of people were wondering is... What are your thoughts on dating?"

"Dating? Well, I'm not opposed to it. I'm certainly looking for a partner you could say. Loneliness is never great for anyone." Charlotte smiled sweetly at the camera. Then, she turned around.

"No more questions please." She said and walked away. The reporter did not follow her.

Ah... The Goddess Charlotte is here too... I wish I get to meet her. It would probably work in my favour since I'm a friend of Winston right? Shibisu had a silly smile on his face.

Just then, a kick landed on his face.

"Stop daydreaming!" Anaak yelled with an angry expression.

"What the hell?!" Shibisu subconsciously yelled. But then, he instantly covered his mouth and backed off, realizing it was Anaak who had thrown the kick.

"Hmph! Staring at girls all day. You don't deserve such luxury after losing to the slayer nominee!" Anaak snorted and took a seat at the sunlounger beside him.

"Relax." He said. "We'll get our chance. That's why we came here."

He stared at the pool.

It was unknown whether he was thinking of revenge or gawking at the women.

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"Well, look at that. You look like shit." Charlotte said, walking towards Khun. He stood at the large balcony to their joint room, staring at the sky.

"I leave for one minute and you get into a fight with your friend. Talk about being a kill joy."

Khun looked back at her.

"Where did you run off to?"

"Taking part in the game of course. I didn't want to waste any time."

"I didn't see you getting the Blood Tamara then."

"Well... let's just say I got into a fight with a princess."

"You fought Endorsi?"

"Let's not stray off topic here." She shook her head. "Wasn't that guy your leader back there?"

"Leader? What gave you that impression?"

"Winston talked about your group. He said you were led by a crocodile." She chuckled.

Khun also chuckled alongside her.

"No. We're nothing like that. We met on the test floor, that's all."

"Don't lie." Charlotte took off her shades, staring at khun with her sapphire eyes. "You were happy, weren't you? When you saw him."

Khun stayed quiet.

"I had the same problem you know." She continued. "Talking to people, connecting with them, forming bonds with them. It was all so frustrating. But now I realize, if you get too cautious to approach people or take too long to make decisions, those people will leave you behind." She said.

"What are you talking about?" Khun gave her a sidelong glance. "I'm just... waiting for the time. So I can crush FUG and take back my friend." He said.

"Hiding behind half truths will do you no good." Charlotte chuckled again.

"Make up with that Alligator. You need to realize your own feelings. Lying to others is fine. But why do you lie to yourself?"

Charlotte said and began to walk away.

"Think about it. Learn to be truthful for once. It works."

And then, the atmosphere became silent once again.

~~~

The night came quickly. Team Sweet and Sour were thrilled to have her back. Rak, not so much.

He called her 'Scary Female Turtle' because somehow, he felt a 'scary' feeling from her. Though it didn't stop him from trying to pick a fight with her.

At the moment, Charlotte walked along a large strip of road. Both sides of the road were lined with bushes.

Just then, a strange premonition welled in her heart.

Oh Great... he's finally getting out.

Something jumped out of the bushes, landing right before her.

It was... a man in a gentlemanly suit!

It was Shibisu!

He wore a neatly pressed black suit with a red bowtie.

In his mouth was a red rose and he genuflected on the ground with one of his hands held upwards and his head held down.

He pulled out the rose from his mouth with his free hand and looked at her.

"My Goddess. Miss Charlotte. Will you please accompany me on tomorrow's dance?"

"...How did you even find me?"

"I... I'm not ashamed to admit that I was stalking your room. When you left the room, I instantly changed my clothes and came here!"

Of course, Charlotte already knew that. It was hard to put up an act.

"You stalked me just so you could ask me for a dance?"

"Not only that, I also defeated about a dozen others who were stalking you with bad intentions!"

Charlotte raised her brows in amazement. She had to pay her respects to this man's dedication and hypocrisy.

That's kind of impressive I guess.

"Oh." That was all she could say.

Shibisu held up the rose to her and asked with a smile, "Will you grace this humble man with some of your time tomorrow?"

At the end, he added. "I'm a friend of Winston by the way. So in a way, we're kind of acquaintances already."

Charlotte stared him down for a moment. Shibisu had asked her with such a fervent affection in his voice that woman would find it hard to decline.

Charlotte extended her hand and took the rose from his hand. Then, she gently held it up to her nose and took a sniff.

Shibisu's lips curved into a slight smile, feeling hopeful.

Then, Charlotte smiled sweetly.

"Sorry, but no."

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A/N: The worst she can say is no. Rest in peace Shibisu.

I wrote this on my phone so there may be a lot of spelling errors.

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