Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 752 - 7900)_3

It wasn't for any other reason; the fans simply wanted to watch their matches. If a match was forfeited, it meant one less broadcast.

The fans were furious. "We paid for the broadcast rights, not to be told a match was forfeited, alright? We want to see the competition!"

"If you don't give us the match between Chen Gu and Combat Rooster, we'll protest! We'll boycott! And we'll call on everyone not to buy the broadcast next year!"

Although it was likely just an empty threat, and they would still buy the broadcast next year, the uproar still caused the Alliance a major headache. So, the Alliance had no choice but to rearrange the schedule.

"Your Excellency!" an Alliance official quickly consulted the schedule. "If your schedule permits, we can arrange seven matches for you over the next week!"

Chen Gu had already spoken with the principal; the third practical lesson was scheduled to start in two weeks. "I have no problem with that," he said, "but how do you plan to explain this arrangement to the other contestants and fans?"

The Alliance official was very experienced in such matters—Chen Gu wasn't the only difficult superstar in the Alliance. "We can promote it to the fans like this: 'Come see how formidable the Energy Gathering Mechanical Species truly is! Unlike other behemoths, it can endure a carousel of battles!'"

"To the other contestants, we can explain that competing against the Energy Gathering Mechanical Species is, to some extent, unfair. Therefore, to create balance, the Alliance has deliberately arranged such a demanding schedule for you, leaving insufficient time for recovery."

Chen Gu gave a thumbs-up. "You're a real genius!"

The Alliance official beamed. "Shall we confirm this then?"

"Consider it confirmed!" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Because Chen Gu had two full weeks free, the Alliance official scheduled a three-day promotional build-up for this "carousel battle" series.

The following day, fans saw a headline on the Alliance's official website: An Unprecedented Devil's Gauntlet Challenge!

Can [Iron Fist of Justice] and the mighty Energy Gathering Mechanical Species survive this Devil's Gauntlet?

Stay tuned! In three days: the Seven Days of Fierce Battles begin!

The fans were instantly ecstatic, feeling that the Alliance truly understood them. They had wanted to see Chen Gu and Combat Rooster's matches, and now they were getting a super-sized serving!

The forums instantly erupted with heated discussions. Seven days, seven consecutive battles! This was an unprecedented level of intensity across the entire Alliance, encompassing the Star State, the Empire, and the Freedom Alliance.

Even though fans were now full of confidence in Chen Gu and Combat Rooster, few believed they could actually maintain a perfect winning streak.

Some betting companies seized the opportunity to open markets, taking wagers on which match would see Chen Gu and Combat Rooster finally falter.

Clearly, the first few matches held little suspense. Most people believed Chen Gu would win the first three, so bets were concentrated on the subsequent four.

The following day, the Alliance announced the seven opponents Chen Gu would face during the Seven Days of Fierce Battles.

Fans gasped in astonishment, starting to "pity" Chen Gu. Every one of these seven opponents was a formidable force, all ranked within the top fifty of the individual competition!

At this stage of the tournament, the top fifty were all highly skilled contestants. Apart from the specialists who only participated in individual events, the rest were star players from major clubs.

These star players, focusing primarily on team events, might not have ranked highly in the early individual matches. However, as the competition progressed to its later stages, their foundational strength became evident, and they steadily climbed the ranks.

Veteran fans all knew that reaching the top fifty at this point in the season carried more weight than being in the top twenty at the outset.

Many so-called "rising stars," who had been mere flashes in the pan at the season's start, had since been knocked back down, their rankings plummeting.

Of course, Chen Gu was an exception.

This highlighted just how arduous the "Seven Days of Fierce Battles," arranged by the Alliance for Chen Gu, truly was.

The Alliance had always excelled at generating hype, and this time was no different.

On the first day, they announced Chen Gu's participation in the [Seven Days of Fierce Battles].

On the second day, the seven opponents were revealed.

However, the exact order of these seven opponents remained undetermined. It was widely accepted that the opponents for the first three days were essentially cannon fodder, meant to wear down Chen Gu and Combat Rooster. The contestant facing him on the final day was undoubtedly set to gain a significant advantage.

After announcing the seven opponents on the second day, the Alliance revealed an additional rule: the following day, a lottery would determine the fighting order for the seven contestants. However, there was a twist: each fan possessed one vote to cast for their most supported contestant. These votes would then influence the probability in the next day's draw.

In other words, the contestant with the most votes had the highest probability of drawing the "seventh-day battle" slot, effectively securing an easier path.

The Alliance's cunning was on full display. Even if fans voted, it only slightly increased the probability. And how significant was that increased probability really? Did it even matter? It was all just probability, after all. Regardless of the probability, surprises were always possible.

Nevertheless, this tactic successfully mobilized the fans' enthusiasm.

As for any "exceptions" that might later draw criticism from fans—it was debatable if the Alliance even cared. They had been criticized for years, yet the fans, despite their complaints, clearly still enjoyed the spectacle, didn't they?

Chen Gu observed the entire process with detachment, silently admiring the Alliance's shrewd maneuvers. His true focus, however, lay with the Bureau of Mystic Security. I wonder how preparations for the major Iron Threadworm search operation are progressing?