CHOOSING THE PATH

As soon as province Lords announcement came out, everyone is stiffened. The nervousness within their heart which already reached a certain level, after the announcement literature another level.

Xavier said, "If there are people who wants to drop from the competition, you may leave now. Don't complain later that I didn't warn you."

Province Lord Xavier made things very clear. He indirectly said that he don't need cowards in the competition. Because it will ruin the essence of the competition.

And sure enough, there were too many teams who decided to drop from the competition. Most of them were from the pink pass holders camp. Even though these people dropped out from the competition, things didn't change that much. There were still too many people who were about to participate in the competition.

Xavier nodded his head and further announced, "Thanks for your cooperation. Now, I want those people who wants to participate in the competition through the lifestyle means to move to the left side corner."

As soon as this announcement came out, more than 60% of the entire crowd moved to the left side corner. This development didn't shock anyone as they understood the pros and cons of the entire situation. Who would be daring enough to put their lives on the line for just a mere competition?

If there are people who are still participating in the competition through the combat means, then these people are either stupid or they were brave enough. So, more than 60% of the people deciding to participate in the competition through the lifestyle means didn't come as any surprise.

Even though Xavier was making his announcement, he didn't leave his sight from Jimmy for a single moment. He wanted to see their team performing with his own eyes. Just now, he heard from Alger, the deeds of these people back during the preliminaries. So he wants to see how they will perform in this competition as well.

Even though Xavier don't want to accept it, but his heart was telling him continuously that Bruce still had the upper hand in the competition. After all, Arjun had to combine his strength with his teammates in order to take down the Red Ranked Monster.

While at the same time, Bruce killed the vulture king all by himself. And as a province lord l, he knew it very well that the Red Ranked Monster and the vulture king possessed similar strength.

Even if Arjun became stronger in this last five years, so did Bruce. So, for Xavier, it is interesting to see who will become the champion of the competition and make their way to the Royal capital. After all, that is the place where the true geniuses will compete against each other.

Xavier looked at the people who decided to participate in the competition through the lifestyle means and said, "Trevor will conduct the competition for you people. Take them to the Lifestyle Hall!"

"As your command, my Lord!" ,Trevor replied. He was none other than the man who announced the arrival of the Province Lord.

Very soon, according to the orders from the province lord, he took all the people who decided to participate in the competition through the lifestyle means and boarded a huge ship. This ship has taken them to the lifestyle hall where the competition will be held.

Xavier looked at the remaining people who were brave enough to participate in the competition through the combat means and nodded his head in satisfaction. He was actually appreciating their bravery for participating in the competition through the combat means. After all, in this world, there were too many arrogant people. But there were very less courageous and brave people.

And as he was looking at these brave people, he couldn't back down from appreciating them.

Xavier continued, "As for you people, I will personally act as the Judge of the competition. You people will be transported to a forest. And just like in the preliminaries, you people will be staying in the forest for the next six months. And that's where, you people will compete against each other in the competition."

Xavier continued, "But rest assured. Unlike in the preliminaries, you people are free from any monster attack in the forest. Because this forest contains no monsters. And it is absolutely free for the humans from any monsters. But in this competition, you will become the enemy of all your other fellow teams. So I want every one of you to be careful. As I said earlier, killing is no longer prohibited in the competition. Despite my warning you earlier, you people have chosen this path. So I don't want to hear any complaints later."

Xavier continued, "Of course, if a team voluntarily submitted to your opponent, then your opponent will have no rights to kill you as it will be against the rules of the competition. And the legal actions will be taken against them. So, I hope every one of you to keep these things in your mind before you enter the forest."

As soon as, Xavier concluded his long speech, a huge shape landed just a fair distance from them. The contes were excited as they looked at the huge ship. Most of the people here were rich. But they knew that, if even they had to spend their entire fortune, they could not afford to buy this ship. After all, in the face of the rich people from the eagle city, these people were very poor.

"Everyone, please board the ship." ,Xavier said, "As soon as you will board the ship, we will fly to the location where the competition will be held."

Everyone heard the province lord's announcement. And they all started to board the ship one after the another in excitement. There were some barbarians who don't know the manners and tried to force their way into the ship. The incharge of the ship had to scold them and try to teach some sense to this barbaric people.

Arjun and others also boarded the ship very soon. And as soon as all the Contestants entered the shape, Xavier and other officials also boarded their private ships. And very soon, they all flew towards the direction of the forest where the competition will be held.

After three days, they finally reached their destination. As soon as they came out, they were stunned to see the forest. As soon as their sight could help them, they couldn't see any end to the forest at all.

At that time, too many portals started to appear in front of them. These portals were very strong and powerful. It could sustain the attacks from the space currents very well.

Arjun could tell from one glance that, the one who created these portals was definitely a good one.

As the people were wondering and trying to adjust themselves with the new place, Xavier came forward once again.