The Iron Warrior stood in front of Lin Chen like a towering iron tower. Its towering height of nearly two people exuded a strong sense of oppression. Its body was made entirely of black iron, yet it possessed the flexibility of a human with its articulated joints.

Lord Rogge's magic patterns on the back of his hand lit up, forming a pattern resembling a triangle with three intersecting magic patterns.

"Three magic patterns!" someone exclaimed in surprise.

Each magic pattern represented a pathway for magic flow. Three magic patterns meant that three pathways were simultaneously channeling magic into the puppet.

The people who were waiting in line to bind their puppets paused and curiously watched this A-level versus F-level match. In reality, the outcome was already predictable. Even without enhancements or inserts, the innate quality of an A-level puppet far surpassed that of an F-level puppet.

What was important was that everyone wanted to experience the power of this A-level Iron Warrior puppet. Moreover, Lord Rogge already possessed three magic patterns.

Generally speaking, three magic patterns could form a closed pattern and reach the level of "Elementary." Now that all three magic patterns had lit up, Lord Rogge showed no mercy and intended to directly render his opponent's puppet useless.

As the magic patterns lit up, the Iron Warrior raised its large hand and gripped its sword hilt.

Terrifying!

Lin Chen looked at the monster in front of him. Was this the terrifying power that the outside world pursued?

Lord Rogge's magic patterns on his hand further enhanced the Iron Warrior's speed and strength!

A longsword, as tall as a person, was drawn from its sheath, emitting a chilling light.

A figure quickly moved beside Lin Chen and stood in front of him, charging towards the taller and more ferocious puppet. It was his puppet maid Vivian.

Even though she was weak and known as the weakest F-level puppet, even in the face of imminent danger, she still had to protect her master.

This was the duty of being a puppet and the "instinct" bestowed upon them by magic since their creation in this world.

Living creatures would instinctively seek advantage and avoid harm. But puppets only considered their masters and were nothing more than their appendages.

At this moment, a warm hand grasped the delicate arm of the puppet girl, pulling her back.

It was Lin Chen.

It was too late.

The Iron Warrior's longsword had already swung down towards Vivian at an astonishing speed.

In the blink of an eye, the attack had been made.

However, Lin Chen's speed was terrifying. He pulled Vivian back and stood in front of her, raising his hand to catch the falling blade.

He actually... stood in front of himself?

Vivian looked at Lin Chen with her emerald-like eyes, puzzled.

Why would this human do this? And... he was so powerful.

He... blocked the Iron Warrior's attack with his hand?

"Master..."

"Of course, I will protect you," Lin Chen said.

"But... I'm the master's puppet... It's Vivian's duty..."

"I don't care about duties or responsibilities. I absolutely, absolutely won't let you take risks!" Lin Chen said earnestly, showing a reassuring smile.

The crowd watching exploded -

"That guy actually..."

"Took it barehanded?!"

"Seriously?! That's an A-level puppet!"

"Is he even human? He's like a monster!"

Lin Chen didn't think so much. His first thought in his mind was -

Thank goodness, he wasn't injured.

In the urgent situation just now, he didn't expect Vivian to suddenly step forward, so he had no choice but to catch the blade with his hand.

Unexpectedly, the opponent's strength wasn't great, which was completely different from the exaggerated appearance of the weapon. Moreover, the feeling in his hand was as if he was holding a blunt knife.

Did the opponent hold back? Or did they not want to harm them, just teach them a lesson?

But this soft force, even if it hit him, should be completely harmless, right?

Lin Chen reduced the force in his hand, but the momentum of the longsword still continued without stopping.He couldn't help but feel very surprised, but also somewhat fortunate.

It's a good thing he didn't break his promise with Ji Wushen.

But Young Master Luo Ge on the opposite side was not so relaxed.

His face was already flushed, panting heavily, and veins popped out on his forehead.

There was no trace of his handsome and suave demeanor from before.

The magic pattern on the back of his hand had already driven the magic to its extreme, and the power of the Puppet should have been maximized. How is this possible?

Just who is this kid? No... it's impossible for anyone to confront the powerful Puppet head-on!

After all, he is still human!

Due to excessive use, his magic power quickly depleted. Young Master Luo Ge was gasping for breath, trying hard to continue, but the magic pattern on the back of his hand dimmed.

The Puppet, deprived of its supply of magic power, stopped moving, and Lin Chen let go of his hand.

Although he didn't quite understand what had just happened, and why this useless self was able to block the strike of the Iron Warrior, but...

It's better not to be too conspicuous.

This one move probably attracted quite a bit of attention, right?

If he were to be targeted by the strong ones here, he would probably be done for with his own strength.

"Let's go."

Lin Chen pulled Vivian and quickly left the recruitment scene of the Puppet Academy, amid countless astonished gazes.

And behind the two, the ferocious blade of the Iron Warrior suddenly made a clicking sound and then turned into countless fragments.

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"Received the attack of the Iron Warrior barehanded?"

At the recruitment scene, an old man in a magic robe looked at this scene and couldn't help but stroke his beard in contemplation.

His breathing was no longer calm.

A human overpowering an A-rank Puppet Iron Warrior in terms of brute force? This is simply a fantasy!

"What are you still standing around for? Go and bring that boy back!"

"But, Your Excellency, that boy doesn't have any magic power. You should also know that the God's Gate device..."

The old headmaster raised a hand, indicating that he understood and there was no need to continue.

Although the distribution of the God's Gate seemed random, it was not the case.

Although the type of Puppet appeared randomly, the rating corresponded to the testee's affinity with magic power, in other words, their talent.

The so-called randomness was just a means to attract those lower-class people who wanted to gamble their destiny by spending money.

Therefore, Lin Chen, who drew the F-rank Puppet Maid, was naturally a talentless waste.

But this scene of him receiving the blade barehanded... indeed made the old man very curious.

"In any case, bring him back first. As for how much he weighs, it will gradually reveal itself in the future."

"Yes, wise headmaster."

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