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Chapter 95: The Monster Hunt Festival Begins

The Monster Hunt Festival. On that day.

The weather was blessed with clear skies, making it a perfect day for hunting.

The chosen venue for the event was the plain located to the east of the royal capital.

Known as the “Sabnock Plains,” it was a vast plain recognized as one of the kingdom’s prime breeding grounds for monsters.

Under the direct control of the royal family, the plains were situated at a close distance from the capital and had seen several attempts at cultivation in the past for agricultural purposes.

However, each time, the attempts were thwarted by the presence of monsters, particularly the Sabnocks, which made the plains their territory.

As long as one avoided entering the Sabnock’s territory, there was no danger, and the culling of monsters was carried out on the outskirts of the plains.

“Alright, everyone, for this Monster Hunt Festival, we will be conducting it within the designated area as distributed beforehand. Please make sure not to venture too deep into the plains.”

An instructor addressed the students lined up at the entrance to the plains, explaining the precautions.

There were approximately two hundred students lined up, mostly from the Magic and Knight divisions, with a few from the Cleric division.

Due to the voluntary nature of participation, there were few first-year students who were still inexperienced. The reason why there were many third-year students was likely because they aimed for better job prospects by showcasing their skills here.

Important figures of the country also attended the Monster Hunt Festival as guests.

In a large tent set up slightly away from the lined-up students, the Chief Court Magician and the Knight Commander, responsible for national defense, were said to be present.

If they performed well here, there was a high chance of catching the attention of these two individuals.

In some years, even the king or the crown prince would visit, but not this year.

This was because Prince Andrew, the second prince, was present. If by any chance an accident occurred, resulting in the deaths of two members of the royal family, it would shake the foundation of the country, so both the king and the crown prince restrained themselves from attending.

“Especially if you venture too deep into the plains, it will become the territory of the Sabnocks and their kin. Please be careful not to be reckless. If it becomes dangerous, please launch the distress signal distributed to everyone. The rescue staff will immediately come to your aid. Every year during the Monster Hunt Festival, there are casualties and severe injuries. Please don’t let your guard down.”

After the instructor’s explanation, the Monster Hunt Festival commenced.

The participants split into groups of three to five and entered the plains.

“Now then… let’s get to work, shall we?”

Andrew, the Student Council President, clapped his hands and addressed the members of the Student Council.

Rest and the other members of the Student Council were stationed at the operations tent, slightly away from the lined-up participants.

“Members of the council, please assist with the behind-the-scenes work. Members of the executive committee, please stay in close contact with the instructors and provide assistance in deploying and rescuing those in need. Although the Monster Hunt Festival is an optional event and self-responsibility is emphasized… I entrust you all to ensure no one loses their lives!”

“””Yes!”””’

“Alright, let’s go. I wish you all the best of luck!”

Upon Andrew’s command, Rest and the others began to move.

Rest turned back to Viola and Primula and raised his hand.

“Well then, you two. See you later.”

“Yeah, do your best, Rest!”

“Don’t overdo it… please be careful.”

“Yeah, don’t worry. I’ll make sure to return safely. See you later.”

Viola and Primula were in charge of operations as executives.

Rest, as a member of the executive committee, joined the rescue staff.

The rescue staff operated in squads of five members, so of course, Rest had teammates.

“Alright, first-years. Over here.”

The team leader, a senior member of the executive committee, called out to Rest and the others.

He was a second-year Knight Division student and a member of the executive committee. He was tall but had a slightly slender build. While his facial features were decent, his menacing gaze ruined the impression.

“Let me introduce myself again… I’m Yugroot, a second-year in the knights division. I’ll be in charge of Team E.”

Jacques Yugroot.

He was ranked third among second-year Knight Division students and was known as a spear expert.

Despite being a second-year student, he was already assured to become a Royal Guardsman.

Under Yugroot’s command, there were four first-year members of the executive committee: Rest from the Magic Division, two others from the Knight Division, and one from the Priest Division.

“Just so you know… my orders are absolute on the field. I won’t tolerate the word ‘no,’ so be prepared for that!”

“Yes, understood.”

“Tch…”

Rest obediently nods, while Danila makes a dissatisfied face.

As his senior in the same division, he felt like telling him to be more amiable.

“If you have a problem, then wait here. In the Knights Division, superior’s orders are everything. Since I’m the squad leader for this operation, I’m not taking any soldiers who won’t follow orders with me.”

“…I’ll follow. I don’t have any complaints.”

Danila reluctantly raised both hands.

“If you have no complaints, then let’s go. We’re responsible for the area around the entrance to the plains. It’s a relatively safe place, but there are no absolutes on the battlefield. Stay alert!”

Although they were part of the executive committee, Rest and the others were first-year students.

They were assigned to relatively safe areas.

“Alright, let’s go. Departure!”

Following Yugroot’s instructions, Rest and the others entered the plains.

Despite being part of the rescue staff, they knew that monsters would attack if they entered their territory.

They proceeded through their assigned area, fending off attacking monsters as they went.

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