Chapter 179

"Traditional, indeed," someone remarked, and the nobles nodded in agreement. In the North, a large hunt for powerful beasts was a longstanding way to prove courage. Including hunting in the trials was reasonable, though the current era made it seem a little archaic.

"But isn't it too simple?"

"Hunting to choose a king seems… primitive."

"This sounds like something from a time before fortresses and cities," muttered one of the nobles. Ragnar, sensing their dissatisfaction, smirked.

"Trust me, once you hear the prey, you'll agree it's fitting."

"There's a specific prey chosen for this hunt?" another noble asked.

"Yes," Ragnar confirmed.

"Hold on," someone interjected. "If you're already familiar with the creature and its habits, isn't that unfair?"

"Haha!" Ragnar laughed, his grin widening.