Awakening the War God novel Chapter 73

Thomas became elated at Gabriel's words.

He couldn't believe his ears.

Head of Silverwood Clan of the Ghostly Purgatory Hall was a prominent position in Silverwood's underground realm, one of the top three powers.

Up until now, he'd been a small-time thug, at the mercy of the existing leaders.

Now, he had the chance to rise to a prominent position.

"Boss, thank you for this opportunity. I promise to give it my all and not tarnish your name!"

Excitement still radiated from Thomas as he made his commitment.

Opportunities like this were exceedingly rare, and he wouldn't let this one slip through his fingers.

Gabriel nodded in satisfaction and added, "I believe in you. But remember, even though I can guide you, you'll need your own strength and determination to blaze this trail."

"The position of Silverwood Clan's head in the Ghostly Purgatory Hall is no small challenge."

"Once you, Thomas Taylor, succeed, no one will dare to look down on you. Be mentally prepared for that!"

Thomas possessed a relatively high degree of adaptability.

Being the head of Silverwood Clan wouldn't be too challenging for him.

After dealing with the Davis family, he could use Silverwood as his base.

With the flexibility to advance or retreat, he could focus on unraveling the mysteries surrounding his identity, and the Ghostly King's legacy.

"Don't worry, Boss. That position will undoubtedly be mine!" Thomas confidently declared, and a hint of dominance emerged.

"All right, let's call it a day for the training. Hit the showers and freshen up. Tonight, we'll go racing with Maria."

Gabriel patted Thomas' shoulder, encouraging him.

Thomas nodded and turned away excitedly. After taking a few steps, he returned with excitement.

But shortly after he took a few steps ahead, he turned and ran back, wondering, "Boss, for tonight's race, should it be me or you facing off against Maria? And what's the wager?"

"You? You really think you can beat her in racing?" Gabriel countered with a smirk.

Even though he had managed to defeat Maria that one day, it was clear that this young woman had impressive racing skills.

When it came to racing, Thomas was good, but not on her level.

He was more of a diversion in this situation; Gabriel would be the one to make the final move.

He squinted thoughtfully and then continued, "When the time comes, just watch for my signals. Keep her occupied at first, and I'll finish the job in the end. As for the bet..."

"If she loses, she'll have to strip down, and I'll have some fun with her."

The more arrogant someone was, the more they needed a challenge that pushed their boundaries, even if it meant embarrassment. It could either make them furious or completely conquered.

Ava wasn't thrilled with the idea.

She pouted and playfully hit Gabriel with her small fists while exclaiming, "You incorrigible playboy, dumping me for Stella, and now, just a few days later, you're onto Maria! I could kill you, you heartless scoundrel!"

Jumping from one person to another? He was too fickle for her taste.

Why would she fall for such a wishy-washy guy?

"Alright, alright, stop it! I was just kidding about it!"

Gabriel dodged Ava's playful attacks, and they playfully chased each other around the training room.

Thomas, witnessing this playful exchange, gave Gabriel a big thumbs-up.

Impressive!

Gabriel seemed determined to conquer all four of Silverwood's beauties.

If he succeeded, he'd undoubtedly become the kingpin of the dating scene.

Later that evening, around eight o'clock, a section of Grass Beach Road was inexplicably blocked off.

At a crossroad parked a few cars.

Several taxis, all in a ghastly shade of yellow, were parked at one of the intersections.

Maria, wearing a leather jacket, leaned casually against the hood of one of the cars, her hands in her pockets, nonchalantly chewing gum.

Beside her, someone was marking lines on the road, and a grid girl held the chess pieces for the race.

A group of seven or eight young people surrounded them, chatting and laughing.

Some even taunted Thomas with thumbs-down gestures.

The narrow-eyed men became complacent at that.

"Who the hell are you? Mr. 'No eye'?" Gabriel retorted. "This is between my boss and Miss Adams. Who invited this joker? You don't even have the chops to race against my boss!"

Gabriel was infuriated by the man's words.

He immediately stepped forward to defend his "boss"-Thomas.

The narrow-eyed man flew into a rage, feeling embarrassed at being provoked before Maria.

After all, he was a notorious playboy in Silverwood, and no one dared to talk to him like that.

"Luca, shut up!"

Maria snapped, fixing him with an icy glare. "This is my event, and if you keep running your mouth, I'll have you thrown out."

Luca's face turned an unpleasant shade, but he held his tongue.

Surprisingly, Gabriel made a suggestion. "Hey, this narrow-eyed buddy seems to be a racing expert too. How about this? The road here is wide enough. Let's have a 2v2 race! Miss Adams teams up with this buddy against me and my boss. That way, he can join, and he won't have to keep complaining!"

Truthfully, Gabriel wanted to participate in the race himself.

Now that the guy with narrow eyes had given him the opportunity, he was eager to accept.

Thomas quickly agreed, "That's a great idea! A four-person race, and we'll only consider the winner. Fair enough!"

Luca, who had been upset moments ago, suddenly looked excited.

He provocatively pointed at Gabriel and said, "Kid, get ready to eat my dust!"

Gabriel just smiled and didn't bother responding further.

When dealing with fools, actions spoke louder than words.

"Alright, let's talk stakes!" Thomas scratched his head and grinned. "We're good with the rules, as long as they are fair enough, but how about we talk about the stakes beforehand? Without some juicy stakes, it's hard to get in the mood!"

Maria spat out her flavorless gum.

Then, without a bat of an eyelid, she declared, "I've said it before, and I'll say it again: when it comes to the stakes for this match, it's entirely your call. Anything you desire, as long as I possess it, I'm absolutely game!"