Chapter 542 - The Valere
Chapter 542 - The Valere
"Noble Ladies and Respected Gentleman""It is my honor to welcome you to the 45th Valere!"
Loud cheers bellowed over the grand central stadium. The same one, which had been desecrated over a year ago by the Burning Pain of the Dragonicas Cult.
But over the year, through the hard work of numerous builders and earth sigmat users in mutual collaboration with others, the stadium stood gallant once more. Its imperium stature rebuilt with more fervor as it hosted one of the biggest events of the kingdom as its first.
Unlike the previous time, where civilians and low nobility had filled the stadium to its brim, this time it was full of high nobility. True Blood. Spamming from all of Leonidas Kingdom, every single noble house had come to spectate the event, their cheers growing louder by the second as they showed great excitement.
The Valere only hosted once every 5 years and each were breathtaking, so to summarize. It was the dream of every noble young man and woman, to be chosen to participate in it and show their might and potential.
The children were especially excited as they either waited for the start or wanting to cheer on their brothers, sisters, family members or friends fighting for the number one spot.
Even if the winner is going to be only one academy, the fact that they participated would be etched down to the histories and lineage of those families. To show that yes, they are the peers of those whose brilliance will touch the skies.
"YES!!! Now that is what I am talking about. That is the kind of excitement I have expected for this amazing event." The Host was a bright young man with silky blonde hair, tall slim figure and a face that could charm even the most wretched.
His voice echoed out throughout all over the stadium with a steady rhythm. The magic behind it, just loud enough to excite and hear his every word.
He gave a graceful bow with his right hand stretched to his heart, "I am your host, Elegent Howser and I am beyond grateful to host the 45th Valere."
Elegent stood back up and showed a graceful smile, showing a perfect row of white teeth, "It might not come as a surprise when I say that, I was one of the participants of the 43rd Valere. Just like all its previous hosts, The Valere is hosted only by past participants and this time, fate had graced me with hosting this one."
"Now before I begin explaining about the event, a special applause for our dazzling queen, who is looking most vivacious today!"
Everyone turned toward the special section of the royal family. Inside, sitting on the King’s chair was Abigail. She wore a crimson red full-body gown that matched her vibrant hair. Her belly peeking out its full blossom, showcasing it was only but some moment before the royal heir arrives.
Seeing the Queen, everyone clapped. Each woman’s eyes were filled respect and adoration while the men gulped at her amazing figure and could only gaze.
"On to the details of the Valere. As you all know, The Valere, consists of Three Events, hosted over a week. This year, 46 Great Institutions will each sent a team of pioneers who will compete for the Number One spot."
"The Three Events are:
Monster Hunt :- The event will start with all 46 teams going on a monster hunt. Monsters killed by its member will give points to the team and each monster, depending on its danger rank, will have points ranging from 1-3. The event will start at noon and will finish at dawn and after the teams whom have the required number of points, will proceed to the next event.
The Mixer :- A combination of five small tournaments that will showcase the participants strength, bravery, intelligence, chivalry, charisma amongst other things. The five small tournaments are: Swordsmanship, Archery, Chess, Joust and Melee tournament.
Battle Royale :- The Last Event is an all-out battle amongst the remaining teams. They will all fight the other teams, at the same time and the last standing team or its member will crown itself as the winner of the Valere."
The mention of the last event had everyone shouting out in joy. They all wanted to see chivalry and bravery clash it out, but in their inner desires, what they truly wanted to see was chaos, violence and blood... as is human nature.
"I did not hear that. Can you shout out any louder?" Elegent brought his hand to his right ear and peered out to the audience.
"YEAHHH!"
"Is that all you can gather, nobles of Leonidas?" He did the same with his left ear.
"YEEEESSSSSSS!!!" To his delight, the audience screamed louder.
"Very well, let us bring out the potential starlets from whom, one team will earn the title to call themselves, The Best of the Best of Leonidas!"
"YEAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!"
The whole central stadium rumbled at the combined excitement of Leonidas. And right below to it, inside a large room sat Henry crouched on a long seat, his hands clasped.
He looked up as the room shook because of all the excitation happening above.
"This rooms are sturdy enough, right? They won’t just collapse over me, would they?" Henry muttered as he waited inside the room for a while.
A few minutes ago, Henry arrived at the stadiums entrance, only to be redirected at the back entrance, which coincidentally was at the opposite side of the main gate. After finally arriving there, he was once again stopped as security deemed him a threat.
Though they quickly rescinded that thought as he checked out on their list and was allowed entrance. Then again... luck wasn’t on his side as he got spotted by the one and only Jennifer Snowhail, who upon seeing him brought her wrath down on him.
"Is there something wrong with your head?"
"Why are you so damn late?!"
"Do you know the tournament is already beginning!"
"Because you are so late, you cannot join the opening ceremony and show that ugly face!"
Henry chose the optimal option at that moment; to remain silent. And through his wisdom, the solution showed through its own.
"Ugh... what can I do with you? You are a lost cause, aren’t you."
"Forget it. For now, just go to our academy’s reserved spot and stay shut! Do not dare venture out to the other academy spots and goddess forbid... the Girl’s Room."
So here he was, sitting quietly, bored out of his empty skull. He spent the entire time looking up, using his eyes to peer through the ground and see what is happening above... and he very much appreciated the angle with which he saw many woman’s undies.
"Pink, White, Red, Brown ew... ow, purple! Nice, very nice!"
Shoom!
Suddenly, the door opened and came in a familiarly unfamiliar person.
It was a young man, a face as beautiful as silver and cold as ice. His age seemed around 19-21 years old, but the aura this guy gave... seemed like a villain in its peak era.
His dark black hair and cold eyes, gave a nostalgic feeling to Henry. As if, he knew who this person is, but couldn’t quite place his finger.
But when the guy looked at him, his eyes gazing with transparent directness and such disregard that, an image immediately placed inside his mind... one of a feminine figure, which also gave him that same look.
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