Looking at Elaina's shocked expression, Ethan just shrugged his shoulders.
" I should have seen this coming."
Standing up, he patted Elaina on the head.
" There is something, you will understand later.''
Without saying anything else he started walking toward even deeper.
Outside all the judges, saw his action and were bewildered. And kept their eyes on him for another intresting fight.
But to there disappointment, nothing out of the ordinary happened. All the monsters he came across were only level C. After killing almost 20 monsters , Ethan gave up looking for any other monster . And sat down somewhere to pass the time.
' I think it should be enough to get the first place.right ' Ethan thought.
Looking at Elaina who was following behind him all this time. Looks more energetic then before. ' it must be her energy should have recovered somewhat.'
Thinking that Ethan went toward Elaina and slept on her lap. " Feeling the smooth touch of her thigh, and beautiful smell of a flower. Ethan really wanted to stay this way forever.
After a few hours, it was time for them to go outside the forest .
Ethan who was still sleeping on Elaina's lap still hasn't woken up.and Elaina didn't wanted him to wake up. She just wanted time to move a little slower.
Spending time with your loved one is another kind of happiness. and she didn't wanted to disturb this happy moment.
But system had a different plan .
He started shouting for Ethan.
With a groggy eyes Ethan wokeup. And slowly sat down.
" Is it time already, " he said. But looking at Elaina's expression, he felt like he had missed something.
Elaina really wanted to stay that way a little longer. But unfortunately it's time for them to go.
" Elaina, what do you think . Our ranking will be in the Compitition."
Elaina just shook her head." I have no idea. '
' hey system, did something happened, why her face is a little down.'
' well, I think she is sick.'
Hearing this Ethan suddenly stopped. And asked for confirmation.
' what do you mean by sick.'
' she is sick in your love .' Ethan stoop there didn't know what to do.his hands were itching suddenly.
' for once , can't you be a little serious.' saying that Ethan ignored him and started walking again.
His behaviour sometimes makes Elaina suspicious but she doesn't have any idea where to start looking for an answer.
After 39 minutes of slow walk , they walked out of the forest. As they were the last ones to come out. Everyone were already inside the vehicle which they had come with.
But somehow the participants looks little tense, and less then before.
' did some of them had kicked the bucket inside the forest already.' ethan thought.
When he came , there were 440 participants but now only 300 or so could be seen.
Not thinking about it any further, ethan and Elaina also took thier sit inside the vehicle.
After waiting for 10 more minutes they left the place. Some of the participants were sad because of losing friend or family and some of them were happy to see less participants.
Seeing this Ethan could only sigh at people's behaviour. When something happens to themselves. They become sad and when it happens to others they feel happy.
Looking outside window of the vehicle, Ethan was in deep thought. There is only few months left until the dimension breaks. Ethan wasn't sure what will happen by then.
' can our world, Even survive this upcoming crisis. ' sighing lightly he closed his eyes and stopped thinking about it all together.
After arriving at the city wall , everyone got down from the vehicle and stood there waiting for judges to announce their results.
After 15 minutes or so. Judges finally appeared on the stage to announce the ranking.
"First i would like to express my regrets for whom,who had lost their lives during the competition. It is sad to say that quite a lot of young heroes had left their dream unfulfilled. In this time and age, i hope that you can work hard to become stronger so you wouldn't loss anymore loved ones. "
After staying a little silent, the judge continued.
" And i would like to congratulate the people who survived this 24 hours in that dangerous forest. And got to experience the thrill of adventure.
Now on the topic, I am going to announce only top 10 ranking as for the rest pls work hard and try again next year. And always remember, it doesn't matter how many times you try, you only need one time to succeed and change your life for the better.
Now the top 10 ranking as follows.
Rank 10- Nathan ( 6 grade D monster kills)
Rank 9- Jinnie ( 5 grade D, 1 grade C monster kills)
Rank 8- ?????
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Rank 2 - Ethan ( 20 grade C, 1 grade B monster kill)
Rank 1 - Elaina ( 1 grade A monster kill).
Looking at the ranking some of them were happy and some were sad. Seeing that there is nothing else to do they left to do their own work. Leaving behind only ten people.
Ethan was little surprised, ' when did I kill, grade B monster.'
So without hasitation he asked the judge.
And his answer was." By helping that girl killing a grade A monster, you have shown your capability. So we decided to give you a kill for grade B monster. And the girl was strong enough to fight head-on with the dragon kind so she had been given rank 1 on the ranking list.
Is there anything else you don't understand."
Ethan knew they were telling the truth so he just shook his head and waited silently.
Seeing that ethan didn't have anything else to ask .the judge continued.
" Now the people from rank 4 to rank 10 will go to City lord mansion for their reward.and as for the rank 1 to rank 3 , you will be going to the capital and your journey will start tomorrow with city lord coming along with you."
Seeing that everything came to an end, Ethan and Elaina left the place.
But they didn't know , that someone dangerous has put his sight on them.