Chapter 123: Decision
(Rampage, a home of bad management).
(Only the authority-friendly can make it in Rampage).
(Slamdown is inferior!!!)
(Don't go to Rampage as a newbie!)
(There is a lot of competition in both shows, but Rampage's is bigger!)
(Only lucky newbies made it in Rampage... You might now be lucky!)
With countless videos and articles he had read, he finally came to a decision.
Rampage appeared to be a strict authoritative show where only the best are favored. Not only that... Only those who choose to follow the requests of the authorities are given good opportunities that could change their lives.
Slamdown still had strict authority, but it was reported to be lesser and more endurable by most researchers and those with its experience. It appeared to be a show with a 6-star rating over 10, while Rampage had an 8.5-star rating due to its popularity and seniority.
With a sigh, Arnold scratched the back of his head. Then he closed his Laptop device which he had been using for the research.
"My decision is final, I'm going to Slamdown!" He declared.
He heaved another sigh to digest the slightly nervous feeling, erasing it.
"Yes, that's the best decision, I guess..."
His eyes rolled severally before taking a balance, then he whispered to his Advocate.
"You pushed me to this... Well, I would also like to join Slamdown as well. Do you really think this is the best decision," Arnold asked.
[Yes, sure.] The Pro Wrestling System replied shortly this time.
"Yes, sure? Ah okay," a smile that carried nervousness along returned to his face after that reaction, but the system was rather cool.
[Grindhouse Wrestling wasn't in the top ten ranking of best beginners professional wrestling shows before you came, but they are ranking as the best now. Do you feel your impact?]
"Ah, huhu! Perhaps I did that," Arnold was suddenly remembered by the system of how his arrival moved Grindhouse Wrestling to the top.
After his great performance against Jerry Blaze months ago, countless sports media had been interested in Grindhouse Wrestling. His match against Tristan Black in Super Grindhouse added to the great popularity of the company, which added to their ratings globally.
It was really shocking to see that Grindhouse Wrestling skyrocketed to the top just because of Max Fury's impact, but yeah... It happened!
[You made history here in Grindhouse Wrestling, and you are going to do just that in Slamdown!]
Arnold smiled. "Well, more effort is needed in my hard work," he said.
[It's great that you always keep that in mind. This time, you need to work extremely hard. There is a lot to encounter, even though it's a turnaround for your success.]
"I know... I always understand this," Arnold nodded.
[Good. You also need to complete your Ironskin art practice. Due to inconsistent training, you still have one day to perfect this art, and after that, you will gain full control over the particular Art.]
Arnold found it hard to understand what the system explained.
"How? Explain more," he requested.
[After achieving a hundred percent perfection of the Ironskin Art, you would be able to activate it in varying levels. For instance, you can make your skin 10% harder and increase or decrease it at will. However, these moves consume Combat Energy Points.]
"Ohh... That's another thing to be aware of," Arnold scratched the back of his head.
[Of course, the more you practice the more you gain Combat Energy Points... And when you make use of any art in Hardcore Wrestling, they consume Combat Energy Points.]
[For now, you are still practicing Ironskin.]
[Complete it as soon as possible to start practicing another.]
"I will do that... But..."
[But, what?]
"Isn't it high time you tell me what my first Anonymous Skill is?" Arnold shrugged upon asking the system.
[It ain't time yet. I will make sure to reveal it to you at the right time.]
There was a sudden dark look on his face at that time, but he decided to let go of that feeling. Arnold slept off in a few minutes as it was already late...
The next day, he walked over to Manager Jack Harris's office to reveal his choice.
"I have made a decision, and I think I will stick to Slamdown. I know it's ridiculous, but that's where I want to go. That's my choice," Arnold spoke with a whole lot of seriousness.
He expected a disappointed reaction from Jack Harris after his statement; however, that wasn't what he got.
Sure, Jack Harris had a slightly bad feeling that Max Fury didn't choose to go where he would have better pay, but he never attacked the young man for that...
After all, everyone had choices, right?
"No problem, Fury. I understand," Jack Harris smiled.
"Also, it would be my pleasure to keep managing you in Slamdown," he added.
It was true. Manager Jack Harris would be receiving a promotion to become Slamdown's next General Manager. If Max Fury was really going to be accepting the Slamdown deal, that means he would be managing him again.
"It's also my pleasure to be managed by such a wonderful manager like you. Thank you so much for your support, Manager Jack Harris," Arnold smiled back and thanked.
With a nod, they both exchanged handshakes and Arnold left the office. That morning, he had an ambition...
Going to fetch Mark and Lila, he urged them to come to the gym with him to train...
He was in his last moments on the premises of Capside Centre and had a lot to teach his friends before he left. Although they had advanced a lot and had become better professional wrestlers, there were still a few moves that they needed to know.
"I have made a decision about the transfer... I will be leaving for Slamdown in a month."
When Arnold disclosed the news to his friends, he only got absolute silence as a reaction...
He knew absolutely what was in their minds.