Chapter 60：The Old mans will (2/2)

He walked outside and looked at the person who came and is in confrontation with the City lord.

”Hello, my old friend. I hope the service is satisfactory.” The middle-aged man with brown hair said sarcastically.

”Arlo, is it really necessary for you take it out on the candidates due to our personal grudge. I was the one who made a mistake and offended you and I am already facing the consequences, but why are you making it hard for the candidates, they are kids after all and have nothing to do with our grudge.” City lord said dejectedly. But he only heard Arlo laugh sarcastically.

”Nothing to do with us? I don't care. They came here depending on you and everyone depending on you will be having a hard time in my turf.” He said and then looked at Sam and others.

”Even though, your candidates did well in the first round, they still have to go through the second and third round and anything might happen. And if anything happens to them, you are the one who caused it.” After that he gave a mocking look to the City lord and left the place.

City lord looked at the students with a dejected expression. Just as he was about say something, Sam walked back to his room. He already guessed this scenario and was not surprised that someone will come and give a warning.

Sam sat there and meditated to recover himself.

Meanwhile, at another stone house, the peculiar trio are in same room and are discussing something.

”Do you think he got the ownership?” Yuv asked the other two.

”He should get it. But the tower didn't show any signs. It didn't shrink and disappear from the spot like other towers. Do you think, he rejected it?” Yaar said.

”We don't know that for now. We can see that after the competition is over. We will try the method we used for another tower and see if it works after the competition. If it is successful, the ownership hasn't been taken and if we fail, we have to capture that kid named Sam.” Yash said and the other two agreed.

Sam didn't know, that the trio which he noticed are plotting against him. He is deep in thought as he was thinking about something. He is going through the info provided by the old man about the inheritance. Even though, Sam knew that this might bring some problems, he still took the ownership, because the old man said that he can pass the inheritance to other person if he doesn't want it. Sam took ownership, so that if the inheritance is not useful for him, he can use it to obtain some resources from the site of inheritance and also, he can make use of the inheritance to get some benefits to himself.

Time passed and noon came. All the candidates and spectators gathered at the academy entrance. Soon, Count and Principal along with the elders came to the spot.

”Dear Participants, I congratulate you all for passing the tower of will and even if some of you guys aren't satisfied with your results, you shouldn't let it to hold you back. Will is important to the cultivators but it is not the only thing that is important and it is only one of the qualities which can be improved with time. So, don't be dejected and move forward.

The second round of competition will take place in the woods that are near the academy. We cleared a patch of woods and made some arrangements for the competition specifically. The rules will be announced by the Principal Castor when we arrive at the spot. I wish you all the best.” Count falcon finished his speech and all the participants and the spectators applauded.

After sometime everyone arrived at the entrance of the woods.

Principal stood in front of the participant groups and said. ”This round is a team competition. But you will not be participating along with your teammates directly. The teams will be jumbled.” As soon as principal said that everyone broke into discussions. But Castor paid no heed and continued.

”In a few moments all the participants will be picking a token and will be divided into teams randomly. After that all of your cultivations will be sealed and you will be an ordinary human before we escort you to a place in the woods. Candidates will be blind folded and will be led into the middle of woods. Each team will be left in a different place and each team will have to work together to find the clues we have hidden and you can only use the resources we hid in the forest or the resources you obtain in the forest. You guys have to figure out the clues and find the scrolls which will unlock your cultivation in stages.

The teams can confront each other for the scrolls, food, resources and even for no reason. Each person's score will be calculated individually. And there are various ways to obtain points in the forests, which you will know a bit later.

But before that let me tell you guys something. Strength is not the only thing that will save you. You have to develop sufficient awareness and adaptability to be safe as well as to grow. I hope the candidates will keep that in mind and will do their best. I wish you all best of luck.

Now, please pick the tokens in the box.” Castor finished his speech and the candidates proceeded towards the box which has tokens in it to pick their teams.