Squire Battle Day 5 -

As if to dispel the gloom and filth of yesterday, the sunlight today is unusually bright enough to penetrate the haze peculiar to the land of steel and shine into a corner near the University of Britannia.

Not too far from the cliff that separates the two places, a secret realm is about to lift the veil and reveal it in front of countless people.

"Today is the fifth day of intense competition days! Finally, the hunt is about to start today! I'm your host......"

A young woman is waving a microphone in her hand and standing in front of an object that resembles a video camera, and is violently and diligently explaining. In addition to her, several other people, including those with cameras, work here. Whether it's a microphone, a camera, or a tool in the hands of others, there is an air of magic and modern technology.

After all, this is not within the scope of the University of Britannia, and the virtual big screen technology cannot be used at all. In order to broadcast the course of the game live, someone had to report on it. And because it is located within the confines of the land of steel, everyone is careful to take corresponding precautions.

Of course, the report can only report the situation at the beginning of the game......

Not far behind these people, a team of hundreds of people gathered. Not only here, but a little further away there are two teams of players, almost equal in number. It is worth noting that they all carry ranged weapons such as bows, crossbows, and even muskets in their hands, and the only melee weapon is the dagger that each wears at their waists.

In front of the three teams of players, there is a quaint and ancient rock gate. The gate stands on a barren land with nothing like a remnant of a century. If you look closely, you can also see that the façade of the gate is depicted with different mythical creatures, which are lifelike, as if they can be transformed into living creatures at any time.

"Master, this is here?"

In the crowd, Icarus, who was floating beside Zhou Yao, asked in a whisper. She was holding a large round watermelon in her arms, which she gently wiped and caressed as if it were a precious treasure.

"The entrance to the hunting tournament, you can enter later. It's going to be hard this time, and you're going to go in with me. ”

Zhou Yao reached out and touched Icarus's head. Suddenly aroused a burst of eyes from the people around him, mainly men.

Icarus is too conspicuous in the crowd, not only because of her good looks, but also because of the angel wings behind her. Gorgeous and noble, it also exudes a faint brilliance, and it is impossible to think of it in such a crowded place without attracting people.

"No, it's the Master's order, it's my duty."

Icarus squinted his eyes slightly and shook his head slightly.

"My Icarus is really good, much better than Shika and Yume." Zhou Yao praised with a smile.

Today he only brought Icarus to participate in the hunting tournament, and even Sakiya was forcibly left in the mansion by him.

There is no big reason for this, the main thing is to take advantage of the rare opportunity to cultivate a relationship with Icarus. As the latest member of the family, Zhou Yao also wants to know more about Icarus. After all, knowing is knowing, and appearing in reality is another matter.

If I had to say a reason, it was that Icarus's rank was "Archer", and he might have a good relationship with the Archer Forest.

In addition to this, according to the "rules" of the Forest of Archers, Icarus is also one of the best options.

"Boom ————!"

Suddenly, a heavy voice sounded, attracting Zhou Yao's attention.

Finally, the rock gate is about to open, and on the opposite side of the gate is the venue of the hunting tournament, the Archer Forest.

Except for Zhou Yao and the others, the other players could feel more or less excitement and excitement from them.

It's good to be young......

Zhou Yao couldn't help but sigh. Although he is not much older.

As the rock gate rumbled open, another world unfolded before everyone.

No, it's a paradise, it's a wonderland on earth.

Including Zhou Yao, after seeing the scenery opposite the door, they couldn't help but have the same idea.

So beautiful!

The first thing that catches your eye when you step through the door is the vivid emerald green.

The vegetation is lush and the air is unimaginably fresh. The mountain peaks in the distance are majestic, and you can hear the cries of birds and beasts and the soft sound of the water when you stop and listen. There are mountains, rivers, and forests, and there is a lush and vibrant place everywhere, and once you get into it, you can't help yourself.

Zhou Yao couldn't help but recall that the venue of the Five Courtyards Hunting Festival at that time was indeed a scenic environment, but it was far from being as good as here.

It's not just the environment, it's also a condensed nature.

"What a wonderful view. I don't know what the lord here is? ”

Following the crowd into the forest, Zhou Yao thought to himself as he looked around.

The so-called lord is the master of the inherent enchantment, and the heroic spirits that Artoria said are just the "tenants" of the inherent enchantment. The inherent class that can be so beautiful must be a fantasy kind like a goblin.

It's "Boom!" again. The rock gate began to close. At the same time, the hunting tournament officially began.

In an instant, all the players scattered, and some teams and singles poured into the forest. In the blink of an eye, only Zhou Yao and Icarus remained.

"I'm in a hurry."

Zhou Yao muttered, and also led Icarus towards the forest.

He didn't notice that a small black shadow had come in from the outside through the gap in the slowly closing door behind him.

It looked in the direction Zhou Yao had left for a moment, then turned around and quickly burrowed into the bushes.

At this time, the rock gate is also tightly closed......

At the same time, one of the other two doorways had an "unexpected situation".

As soon as the contestant walked through the gate, an arrow suddenly shot from the other side of the mountain in the distance, piercing one of the contestants in the crowd.

The arrow was so powerful that it blasted a hole in the player's chest, including the entire heart and shattered by the impact of the arrow.

Immediately, the player's corpse quickly dried and decomposed into bits of ashes.

"Ah——!h

Only then did the surrounding players react, and a burst of exclamations came and went.

As soon as they entered the Archer Forest, they saw someone die in front of them, and they were still calm.

It's just that the rock gate is closed, and even if you want to get out, you can only wait until the end of the game.

What to do?

As the corpses disappeared completely, the contestants gradually calmed down.

Those who knew and didn't know each other also accompanied each other, and then slowly poured into the forest.

Their backs, less excited when they came in, only nervousness and a faint fear remained. (To be continued.) )