Chapter 124: Preparing for the Competition and Elise's Sinister Intentions
Another intense week of competition.
Until Friday, apart from the group hunting competition, all the school's internal selection competitions had basically ended.
At this moment, all the first-year students were gathered in the large staircase classroom, looking crowded with about two hundred people.
Rin was still surrounded by the silly elk and Waste Hero, with a Demon King sitting behind him.
Suyu's recent gaze towards him had become increasingly gentle, even during classes, Rin noticed that the smelly fox seemed to really enjoy staring at him.
At first, he scolded her, but it didn't help much. Besides, he had done something to hurt Suyu before, so he became more tolerant of her and often let her do as she pleased.
Standing on the stage was the older lady, Vice Principal Lilly, who had to bring a chair to step on in order to appear authoritative.
Lilly might seem a bit silly, but she was actually the easiest teacher to tease in the whole school. It was because of this that she was loved by all the students.
It is said that Lilly is so short because she has some ancestry from a minority race, possibly half-cat or half-raccoon, but it's not obvious from her appearance.
"So, let me announce the results of the first-year College Cup internal selection."
"Individual competition, Rin Fenix, Xingli."
The enthusiastic applause below was not for Rin, but for Xingli, a beautiful transfer student.
Interestingly, Rin hadn't faced Suyu in a personal battle selection so far. Although he felt that even if they did, Suyu's foxy personality might lead her to go easy, it was probably for the best that they hadn't met.
Well, let's avoid fighting amongst ourselves.
The next event is a solo hunting competition, which is much simpler compared to team competitions. There is a royal hunting ground behind the capital city, where small-scale events can be held.
"Solo hunting competition, Rayne, Jonas Veira."
The latter is a girl named Jonas Veira, who is a skilled hunter from a family with a hunting background, so she has a lot of hunting experience.
As for Rayne, she also received numerous compliments and applause.
As an alchemist, being able to hunt on her own is quite impressive. Rayne's excellent alchemy talent makes her feel right at home in the vast and resource-rich wilderness.
After all, in the hunting competition, participants are only required to bring specified weapons and armor. They are allowed to craft weapons from materials found in the wild.
If you are lucky enough to find source crystal ore, you can directly make a magic device or magic card without anyone objecting.
However, upon hearing this news, Rin couldn't help but frown and look towards Christo not far away.
When Christina met Rin's gaze, she felt ashamed and lowered her head in self-pity, tears welling up in her eyes.
She disappointed Young Master Rin and lost to Rayne in the competition. She cried half the night when she returned to her dormitory.
Forget it, I'll settle the score with that annoying pseudo-girl later.
I'm so busy, but still managed to make time to train... and you, you are just too weak. Looks like I need to double the training sessions from now on.
"Alchemy-Magic device, Rayne, Zinoya."
"Alchemy-Potion, Sophia Cladia, Wenjie."
Rayne only signed up for the Magic device category, which wasn't surprising since he already had enough projects to handle.
By the way, the debate on whether potions are separate from alchemy has been going on for a thousand years.
From alchemical materials to herbs, including basic production, all alchemists possess the fundamental skills, so they don't specialize at the beginning.
However, as talents and interests vary, some directly become potion masters, while others maintain their status as alchemists. Both groups conduct research, leaving the rest to become magic device masters.
It's because the two subjects are mixed up, so they have been arguing for so long without being able to separate them.
"Magic Card Creation: Keir Light, Eis Light."
These two are twin brothers, both are Magic Card Masters. However, on their way to the College Cup, the elder brother had an accident. The school was in a panic, but Rayne voluntarily revealed his dual occupation and eventually won the championship.
"Spell Deconstruction: Rin Fenix, Little Birdwing."
"Magic Array: Genyi, Urs."
They skipped rune engraving because this occupation is relatively rare for the Gualarrap Kingdom. There are no first-year students in this field at all. Most runemasters in the world are concentrated in the Shelley Empire, which also has the most sorcerers and array masters.
More details about various occupations will be explained later when encountered.
"Furthermore, based on your previous practice results and personal combat situations, six preliminary teams have been selected. They will be led by Kingdom Sword Saint Yuki for selection in the Southern Wilderness next Monday. There will be no classes tomorrow, so make sure all students are prepared during the two-day break."
After Lilly finished speaking, she reminded everyone to study hard, perform well, and strive for honor, then announced the end of the school day.
Rin took a deep breath and turned to the Demon King who had been staring at him, showing his fierce teeth, "Haven't seen enough, am I good-looking?"
"Extremely good-looking."
The Demon King flirted with Rin, even licking her lips.
In front of everyone, the small villain felt embarrassed, only able to show a disdainful face and try to express contempt.
"The dead fox's body is already stinking, I'm about to vomit my lunch, gross!"
Seeing Suyu seducing her fiancé (owner) Rin like that, the silly elk and Waste Hero were immediately unhappy. The latter directly drew her sword, as she didn't even bother to remove the sheath because of Rin and just stabbed at the Demon King's face.
How dare a grasshopper hero assassinate me?
Suyu immediately dodged a hit, then saw the steel sword turn into a blur, constantly thrusting back and forth, Suyu also skillfully dodging without showing weakness.
Watching the Demon King and hero battle, Rin's face looked strange, and Elise beside him directly held his arm.
"Little RinLittle Rin, today your mother and sister invite you to join a family feast! It's when all the family sit together to eat and chat at home!"
"Hmm?"
Rin glanced at the silly elk and wondered why he, a stranger, was invited to their family dinner.
After a moment's thought, he remembered his role as the fiancé and reluctantly nodded.
"By the way, is my Duke father and my silly sister joining too?"
The silly elk blinked and said, "I told them that Little Rin doesn't like to be with Uncle Orlan, so my mother didn't invite him. Sister Yuki never attends any gatherings, so my sister said forget it and just invited Little Rin alone! Hehe!"
Thinking about the plans his sister made for him, Elise smiled goofily, his lake-colored eyes sparkling.
