Noticing everyone's eyes on her, Evelyn smiled before replying.
"The only way we'll know who's stronger between the two of them is if they spar against each other, but that won't be happening anytime soon, because today's tournament activity isn't based on combat."
"Hmm, my rival is right. It would be better for us to focus on today's activity."
The others nodded their heads in agreement and they all turned their gazes back to the arena. Although while they did this, everyone suddenly heard the sound of footsteps heading toward the room.
Upon arriving, Lucille bowed and greeted them all, and then the dragon King stood up from his seat.
"I guess the tournament is about to begin, is that correct?"
"Yes, it is," Lucille nodded in response and she watched as the dragon King vanished from where he stood a few seconds ago.
He was the only judge left who hadn't sat down in his designated seat, so Lucille came to inform him that everyone was seated and ready to get started.
Since she had done what she came to do, Lucille decided to sit very close to Elena.
As the deputy headmistress of the academy, Lucille briefed Elena on the important things she needed to know while she had been away for the past two months.
The two continued to chat a bit more before noticing a familiar male elf stepping into the arena with a drop-dead beauty walking behind him.
"Guess who's back in business baby!!!" The male elf amplified his voice with mana and all the other elves in the arena screamed with excitement. Stay connected through m-v l|e'-novelhall.net
"Guild master!!!!"
"Lord Ganesha!!!"
"Yeah!!!"
Of course, the strong, muscular elf was none other than Ganesha, and the beautiful woman behind him was a popular commentator from the Dragon Kingdom.
She had blonde hair that reached the base of her chin with a pair of beautiful amethyst-colored eyes.
"Nah, there's no way he could have... Anyways, let's not talk about Ino-chan right now," Both boys nodded their heads in agreement before listening to what Ganesha had to say.
"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, The Activity Club Tournament has officially begun!!!!"
"Yeah!!!!" Every student in the arena cheered loudly and the crystal balls hovering in the air circled around the arena, making sure it took a perfect image of the cheering students as they supported their fellow students.
The tournament was currently being broadcast live across different kingdoms in the mortal realm, and although many weren't interested in what was being displayed, others couldn't contain their curiosity.
So many denizens were currently busy with their jobs, so no one had the time or interest to watch the tournament that seemed to be shown live on different streets across the different cities of the seven kingdoms.
Meanwhile, back at the arena, Ganesha gestured for the spectators to lower their voices, then he continued.
"There are currently seventy students participating in the beast-taming tournament."
"All seventy students are from at least one of the four main halls in the academy, but only one student will get to be crowned as the Champion."
"This tournament will not only help the students discover new hobbies, but it will also help you to unlock the latent potential within you."
"Renowned beast masters from across the world have graced us today by being your judge for the tournament and they've decided to reward those who win the gold, silver, and bronze prize of the tournament."
"And so, without further ado, let's get you all set for the tournament," Ganesha clicked his fingers and seventy item boxes suddenly appeared in front of the student participants waiting in the arena.
The students grabbed a hold of the boxes before putting them in their pockets.
However, some of the students couldn't wait to check what was inside it.
Orion also kept his item box in his inventory because he didn't want to miss anything Ganesha had to say before the contest began.
"The item boxes contain the things you need during the tournament, but before we send you off to a completely different location, here are a few things you need to know," Ganesha cautioned, and everyone nodded their heads in understanding as they listened attentively to what he was about to say.
"The Beast Taming tournament will be testing you based on your skills and how strong your bond with the beast you'll be taming on the other side is."
"Huh? Wait, did he just say, on the other side?" A student voiced out his thoughts, but Ganesha didn't reply to his question.
Instead, he continued with his explanation. "The tournament will consist of three rounds, with each round pushing every single one of you to your limits. There will be pain, screaming, and even more pain; but these are all the things you'll need to win the tournament. If you're thinking of backing out now, then It's too late for you because the tournament has officially begun."