Chapter 42- Start Of The Competition (Revised)

Chapter 42- Start Of The Competition

Dave strolled around confidently, showcasing his charm by holding two beautiful women in his arms, eliciting envy and resentment from onlookers.

His handsome face attracted admiration from numerous women who winced at him, vying for his attention.

Dave, however, only smiled in response, effortlessly captivating their hearts.

Men around him grew agitated, some attempting to shield their partners from Dave's handsome face.

Dave is collecting sin points with each jealous gaze. He is also waiting for someone daring enough to provoke him.

Yet, no one was willing to challenge the son of the Guardian, especially after witnessing the earlier incident.

Word about the Guardian's son attending the academy spread rapidly. Many wondered why Dave bothered with the academy when he had the Guardian as his father, providing the best possible instructors.

Rumors also circulated about his romantic involvement with both the princess and the duke's daughter.

"Quite the handsome playboy, snagging both the princess and the duke's daughter."

"Life's unfair. I am struggling to get a girlfriend while he effortlessly has two gorgeous and noble women."

"Stop complaining; look at yourself. You're not even worthy to be his servant, and you're poor."

"Damn, those words hit hard."

Envy and admiration echoed in conversations throughout the academy as they discussed the magnetic allure of the Guardian's son.

.....

1 hour later, everyone was now in the arena, and all the school staff were also watching.

The principal would be the judge of the competition. Some influential figures attended to scout talents, and royal guards were visible everywhere to ensure the students' safety.

Some nobles also came to watch the show.

In the first round, only those in the same year would fight until the top ten were determined.

After choosing the top ten, students from 1st year to 4th year would compete, and ten candidates would be selected to represent the school.

In other schools, they only selected higher-year students as they were considered the strongest, but Dragon Academy gave everyone a chance to showcase their powers.

Their reputation as the number 1 academy is not just based on the name, after all.

Actually, Dragon Academy was the champion last year because they had the 4th Prince Roger, Rose's brother, who excelled at using fire attacks.

He has already graduated and is now assisting his father in managing the empire. 

The Emperor had 4 sons and 1 daughter. The other three sons were already managing their kingdoms, and only Roger was always accompanying his father as the youngest son.

Roger's talent is the best among the three princes, and he is also a smart person, which is why the Emperor trusted his skills.

There are also rumors that he will be chosen as the crown prince.

.....

In the tournament, a beautiful woman appeared on stage and captured everyone's attention.

The noise quieted down, and all eyes were fixed on the stage.

The woman is Lina, and she will oversee the tournament. She was chosen by the dean, and she didn't reject the role.

The battles are 1v1, and every student drew to choose their opponent.

There were a total of 1,000 participants, with the majority being 4th-year students.

Since it was their last year, they were eager to achieve a good result. A good outcome would be secure job opportunities after graduation.

Some aimed to become royal guards, while others aspired to serve in the houses of nobles.

They all wanted the opportunity, considering it was their last chance, and losing to younger students would be a disappointment.

...............

The number of first-year students wanting to participate was 200, and all of them had to draw their numbers.

Only 200 decided to participate because others lacked confidence and opted to enter the competition next year if they progressed in their cultivation.

If you drew number 1, your opponent would be number 200 - a mirror match.

Losing one battle didn't mean immediate disqualification. The principal and other professors would select students who showed potential, even if they lost, giving them a chance to challenge the top 10.

Lina took the stage and spoke, "I'm glad many are excited to join the competition to represent the Academy. You can now all step forward to pick your numbers."

All contestants picked up their numbers from the box. Dave also went to pick his number and saw that his number was 1.

"Wow, my luck is good."

Being the first battle, many paid attention to him, and the excitement hadn't yet subsided for others.

He didn't expect to be the first to fight. Rose was number 50, so her opponent would be number 150.

Dave didn't bother to look for his opponent, confident he could defeat them effortlessly.

His cultivation surpassed even some of the academy deans, and going all out would be like bullying the weaker contestants. He resolved to win cleanly and swiftly, aiming to appear cool in front of everyone.

After picking their numbers, Lina spoke again, "Please go to your corresponding arena, and you can see your opponent there."

There were 10 arenas prepared for everyone, with the first set being numbered 1 to 10.

Dave wasn't concerned about Rose; her strength was already at the Peak-tier King, and he was certain she would easily secure a spot in the top 10.

Having spent many days with Rose, he knew she was a proud woman eager to make her father proud. Pampered by her family, she was their jewel, but she aimed to prove her talent and power.

Walking toward his designated arena, Dave saw his opponent - a woman with a height of 180 cm, a captivating beauty with shoulder-length brown hair.

Many onlookers observed Dave, engaging in hushed conversations.

"Is he the son of the guardian? His demeanor befits the son of the guardian."

"He's so handsome. I thought I was the most handsome guy in the empire, but it seems I'm just a frog in the bottom of the well."

"I heard he entered the academy to collect lovers."

"Shh, lower your voice. Offending him could be deadly."

Dave's appearance caused a commotion, with some already planning to contact him after the tournament to gain his favor.

"Wow, young master Dave's opponent is a beautiful woman from the viscount family, the youngest daughter of Earl Wonte."

"I heard she's a fierce woman, but strong."

On the other hand, Dave's opponent looked at him in surprise. Her face turned serious, and her body trembled.

Her face flushed red, and many assumed she was excited to fight.

Then, the referee on the stage announced, "Start."

While fights in other arenas had already begun, Dave and his opponent remained still.

The crowd's attention shifted to Dave's arena, eager to witness the Guardian's son showcase his strength.