YLTESCIA: A Reincarnator's Tale in the Lands of Merusia (3)

Chapter 495: The Hunting Competition (pt. I)

"I thank you all for gathering here during this lovely morning. Today is an important day for our kingdom. A day where we will be witnessing the growth of our Cadets, the future of our kingdom, once more. And I dare say......."  ［Ernes］

A lone voice floated adrift in the air, all eyes gathering to a single figure as he spoke with dignity, his eyes as radiant as the sun and his voice gathering firm yet gentle authority, booming far and wide yet not too noisy.

The morning bells had resonated throughout the Royal Capital and everyone had gathered as they should. The Knights stood with pride, the Cadets' eyes burnt with resolution, and everyone cheered for them with glee..

The Hunting competition has begun and everything was started with quite a lengthy speech from the King, everyone listening to his words as he expressed how much he looked forward to everyone's growth, everyone feeling the same.

Well, they were just the only figures of focus. Behind the King were important figures. There was the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, the General and Lt. Generals, and of course, there was Grey and Yuna, standing beside some remarkable figures.

"His Majesty sure is different when he makes speeches... I've seen it a lot, but I don't think I'll ever get used to it..."  ［Yuna］

"Haah... If only he remains this dignified all the time..."  ［Anderson］

"Hahaha. There's nothing we can do about that, Anderson. His Majesty is just the way he is. There's no helping it."  ［Edward］

"And that is exactly why I have so many problems..."  ［Anderson］

Said the Prime Minister as he heaved yet another lengthy sigh. Just thinking of all the work waiting to greet them the moment the Hunting Competition was over was more than enough to give him goosebumps, a dry expression painted on his face.

Thankfully enough, there are still reliable Ministers in the Royal Palace like Amelia's father, Duke Redlocke, and many more. They can still manage despite how lazy and troublesome the King was. He really wants to give him a piece of his mind.

"Are you nervous, Your Highness?"  ［Amelia］

"A little bit... But I can manage. How about you?"  ［Julius］

"I am very nervous as well. After all, this year's Hunting Competition is different. I can feel all the Cadets' fighting spirits burning fiercely."  ［Amelia］

"Haah... Those two... They just had to stick their noses on things..."  ［Julius］

Sighed the Second Prince as he tightened the grip on his sword. It was the last time he could join the Hunting Competition, and so was Amelia's. Actually, he even won the event the previous years, overpowering even his seniors.

However, today, he is even more nervous than he was last year. The reason was all because of the two figures standing just behind his father. He doesn't know what kind of stunt Grey and Yuna are pulling, but he knows it will be insane.

"However, do not be mistaken, everyone. This year's Hunting Competition will be unlike any other. You could say it will be exceptional even."  ［Ernes］

Said the King as he explained the new additions to the Hunting Competition this time around. Normally, it would be just a simple event where individual participants would hunt as much as they can and earn the most points.

However, this year, there are two aspects of the Competition to be conducted at the same time. There will be an Individual Competition and a Class Competition, meaning there will be two winners this time around.

The Individual Completion, would be like the previous years where the Cadets will hunt by their own. The only difference is that rather than gathering the most points, only the best beast they hunted would be considered.