Chapter 598 - Bear? (2/2)

Balthorn's sharp gaze gave way to a curling smile.

”What should you call me? How about a beauty you can gaze upon at your own risk, but can never touch regardless?”

With these words said, Balthorn strode forward, clearly having no intention of waiting for those white knights of hers to retrieve a tag in her stead. As for the trouble they got into trying to do such a thing? She didn't care either.

”Balthorn Valynore.” She said simply and sweetly.

Bowing once, she stepped onto the mountain pass.

”Wait for me beauty!”

The pale youth finally moved. As though a shadow, he appeared by Balthorn as though he had always been there.

”My name is Radlis!” The pale youth spoke. But, it seemed that his words were aimed more for Balthorn than the elders above.

…

Aina followed after Leonel with a raised eyebrow, but in the end, she didn't say anything to stop him. As far as she was concerned, Leonel wouldn't do anything to harm her. Plus, even if they fell behind by a step, it didn't really matter much. They were young and time was on their side, who was better and who was worse would be clear soon enough.

The two hopped through the trees, streaking past groups of confused youths trying to find beasts to tackle of their own.

Among these groups that they passed by, there were no small number of them that were already locked into their own fights to the death.

There were over 3800 participants but only 1900 beasts. Even when one found a beast to attack, there was no guarantee that there wouldn't be ten others fighting you to do the same. In a lot of ways, this sort of trial was even more difficult than the trial above.

Leonel shook his head as he watched the carnage beneath him. But this time, he didn't raise a finger to help. This was different from before. These were men and women fighting for their futures, who lived and died here would be up to themselves.

After a long while, Aina finally couldn't help her curiosity any longer.

”What's your goal? How will this help?”

She continued to allow Leonel to pull her along, seemingly enjoying the feeling of his hand enveloping her own. But, she still didn't want to be kept in the dark.

'Shh, shh. We're here.' Leonel used a combination of Camelot's silencing spells to achieve the effect of sending his voice directly to Aina once again.

The two came to a grinding halt atop a tall tree.

Down below, there was what appeared to be a large black bear. It had the characteristic tough fur and large, round body. It even had the rounded ears down perfectly.

The only difference was that instead of having light fur around its snout, its own had a fiery shade of red fur. In fact, its eyes were the same striking crimson as though it was prepared and ready to tear anything down at any moment.

'This…? A bear?' Aina asked within Leonel's bubble.

Leonel grinned.

'You see a bear. But, I see our first golden tag.'

Aina's eyes widened, suddenly understanding what Leonel wanted to do.