Chapter 112: The Academy Stand (2/2)

”The instructor will explain everything in a while,”

”Your patience will be greatly appreciated.”

”Sorry for any inconvenience.”

The staff ladies respectfully said as they handed out the magic contracts. In a while, they finished giving one to each of the adults.

To clarify the situation to them, instructor Leonard said, ”As you already know, the top fifty participants of this tournament are given a chance to explore the newly discovered settlement. However, that place is bound to be full of dangers, and the chances of them dying is also pretty high. We have already given them a life-saving treasure, but it doesn't entirely ensure that they will make it out in one piece. That's why we won't be taking them to that place unless you, their parents, and guardians sign the magic contract. It states that in case of injuries and death, the academy won't be held responsible. All responsibility will fall on your shoulders.”

The people understood what he was trying to convey. The academy didn't want others to come after them to take revenge for their sons and daughters who might die while exploring the settlement, and thus, they took such a stance.

They had taken a step back and showed the others that they weren't forcing anyone to head towards a dreadful place.

The ones who will be sending the students there will be none other than their parents. Therefore, whether they die or not, the only ones their relatives could blame were their parents.

”What a sly fox.”

The parents and guardians of the top fifty participants looked at instructor Leonardo, thinking that this person sure came up with a good trick to put all the blame on their heads.

Instructor Leonardo stood there in silence with his arms crossed before his chest as he looked at them with an attentive gaze.

Noticing that most of them were hesitating, he said, ”We have already done our best by giving each of them a hard-to-make treasure. The rest is entirely up to you. If you want to send your children to the settlement, then please sign the magic contract. If you don't want to send your children there, then we will respect your decision. If you have any questions then please don't hesitate to ask.”

A middle-aged man raised his head to look at him, then asked, ”How long till you depart for the ancient settlement?”

Instructor Leonardo turned his gaze towards him and replied, ”We will go in an hour.”

”I also have a question.” A man around his forties asked, showing clear signs that he was suffering from nervousness.

”Please don't hesitate to say it.” Instructor Leonardo said with an amiable smile on his face.

”Will my three children get to keep the life-saving item even if they don't participate in the exploration?”

At his question, the instructor couldn't help but laugh a little.

”Haha, mister, you don't need to worry about it. We won't snatch back what's been given.”

”Great! Great! Kids let's go back.”

The man couldn't afford to lose his children, and thus, he declined the academy's invitation to explore the settlement with unknown dangers.