
"You're scaring them, Garvin."
The voice of the old woman sounded. The disciples from the Starlight Academy turned their gazes over.
There, there appeared the figure of an old woman wearing a purple magician robe. His skin was wrinkled like dry wood. His hair was white and looked disheveled, looking rather sinister. He was holding a large black (staff) stick. His appearance was really shabby, similar to that of Mr. Garvin.
"Just shut up, Olive. Don't act too softly on children or they'll act recklessly from being overconfident and end up in the belly of a wild beast foolishly."
"..."
The old woman named Olive was silent for a moment when she heard Mr. Garvin's words. He shook his head lightly before finally saying.
"You can call me Grandma Olive, and this old man is Grandpa Garvin. We're both the ones who will escort you to the hunting grounds. Of course, after entering the forest, you are free to hunt around or move further.
In addition, we have also prepared bags containing tents and some simple equipment that is distributed free of charge to students in need. As for the disciples carrying the dimensional pouch, we will conduct an examination first.
Make sure that you do not carry evidence items such as the horns of certain beasts to cheat points at the end. If found guilty, of course ... you will be disqualified."
Hearing Grandma Olive's words, many people nodded. As 'elite' students, of course they know how strict the assessment in the exam is.
"The time limit is one week. Sure, you can come back soon after the hunt. However, you should also remember ...
Rather than hunting alone, this test actually leads to more lessons for survival in the wild. So, I hope you think about it first before you decide to get out of the forest."
"Then ... What about our safety, Grandma Olive?" ask one of the students.
"Didn't you sign the agreement before? Of course, we are not responsible for what happened to you.
If you die, it means you are careless in making decisions. In fact, you may be arrogant and overconfident. Besides, chances are small... You guys are too unlucky."
"..."
Hearing Grandma Olive's words, everyone fell silent, especially Reinhart. Somehow, the young man felt that he had some pretty bad luck. More precisely .. good and bad side by side.
He must have gone through a dangerous moment, but if he got away.
Yes ... if the young man escapes without accident.
"It seems that I still take the academy's cruelty for granted" Reinhart muttered.
"Did you say something, Rein?"
Aiden who was standing near Reinhart asked with a curious face. But the silver-haired prince shook his head in response.
"Then, we begin the examination."
Grandma Olive spoke again. In accordance with his words, the students also ended up doing the examination one by one. Whether intentionally or not, the princes got the last turn compared to the other disciples.
As if, they wanted to show and compare what the princes brought.
By the time Aiden and Flint's turn were checked, the disciples, even the two people were shocked because ...
What they bring is very similar!
Tents and equipment, two armors, two weapons, and several items used for fighting. The numbers are really similar! That made the girls start having strange fantasies in their heads.
After that, it was Reinhart and Xylon's turn to check.
"Murid Reinhart ... did you bring the wrong dimension bag?" asked Grandpa Garvin with a strange expression.
"No."
"Then ..." Garvin was doubtful.
Unlike the other Princes and nobles, Reinhart carried two dimensional bags. One was of considerable size, used to store several weapons, light armor, robes, and clothing. It will also be used to house the game. While other dimension bags, in addition to containing tents and related equipment ...
Garvin took out a knife, a wooden board. But after that, he took out many small glass jars containing chili powder, pepper powder, salt, sugar, and various spice powders. There are even twenty BBQ stitches with wooden handles!
'Does this brat consider a trip to the Purple Mist Forest as a picnic?!'
The question came to the mind of Grandpa Garvin and Granny Olive. They had never seen a student who actually brought a complete set of kitchen herbs to take to the Purple Mist Forest!
A few other princes also stared towards Reinhart with expressions full of astonishment. Not to mention the girls who think it is quite strange and deviant. After all, rather than carrying a lot of potions like Xylon.
Sensing the gaze directed at him, Reinhart looked calm and already invulnerable.
"I heard, many kinds of beasts in the Purple Mist Forest are hard to find outside. It should not even be traded outside. However ...
Isn't it okay to hunt one or two to eat on the spot? Anyway, we have to survive, right?"
"..."
'This boy. Rather than worry for his safety, he actually thought of using it as a survival excuse to eat the rare beasts that were in the outer circle of the Purple Mist Forest?
Isn't that outrageous? Is this kid's head okay?'
Grandpa Garvin stared at Reinhart with doubt. However, the responsibility is only to check and deliver to students. So he had no right to forbid Reinhart to carry those things, because ...
There is no prohibition to bring spices at the time of the exam!
"Next!" grandpa Garvin said impatiently after returning Reinhart's dimensional bag.
The examination resumed. Reinhart, who had returned to her place, was questioned by Aiden.
"Why did you bring those useless tools, Rein?"
Hearing Aiden's words, the other disciples also sharpened their ears. It also seems curious why Reinhart brought things that could be said, rather than useful.
After all, inside the forest, if it roasted meat and spread the scent, it could attract predators and beasts. Making their task of survival even harder to do!
Reinhart stared at Aiden for a moment before replying in a monotonous tone.
"To experience life."
"..."
Reinhart's illogical answer instantly made the disciples even more curious. But seeing the young man shut his mouth tightly, they could only sigh inwardly.
Meanwhile, Grandpa Garvin who had previously looked puzzled looked towards Reinhart with an astonished expression. As if realizing something, but also unsure ...
Whether Reinhart would really do what he had in mind or not.
>> Connect.