"Hey, make no mistake, I'm not here to help you. Cynthia folded her arms over her chest, turned around slightly, and said, "It's just that this game is too boring, and I want to have some fun with myself." It's rare to come across such a competition, and it would be a bit unfun to take the championship away without letting you all see my strength. ”

But even though she said so, this completely different tone and extremely fast speed betrayed her. Of course, Alan also knew in her heart that she was just arrogant and embarrassed to say it directly, obviously she had always been very frank when she was alone with him before......

Maybe it's because I don't want to show that side in front of others...... Especially in front of Alyssa and Frey.

"There's not a lot of time, it's definitely not enough to go around the arena, so let's just take a look around here. Frey suggested.

He was right, if they were leaving before five o'clock, it would not have been possible for them to go around the arena in less than three hours.

According to Professor Stubourne's map drawn in mid-air, the entire arena was a regular circle, with the end point in the center, and each entrance was only about thirty kilometers away from there. According to the walking speed of a normal person, it only takes about six hours to get there, which is more than enough time in one day. Of course, this is just the usual situation. The terrain in this field is very complicated, there are hills, rivers, cliffs, swamps, and forests, and the road they are advancing is not as smooth and wide as the roads in the city, and there are not only wild beasts lurking around, but also enemies more terrible than wild beasts, and every step must be carefully observed by the wind and grass around them, and the speed may be twice as slow as usual.

Not only that, but what worries Eren the most is the slightly strange-looking forest on the periphery of the finish line.

Although almost the entire site is covered in forest, the one about ten kilometers from the finish line looks unusual. If there are some insurmountable terrains that can be avoided by detouring, this forest is a must for everyone. No, it's the forest to be exact, because this area has a distinct ring, just like the outline of the entire arena. Elsewhere forests range from dense to sparse and unevenly distributed, with the exception of this one. This led Alan to guess that the area might be man-made. Remembering the news I learned before, there were a large number of bewitching birds and fog spirits in this venue, and Alan almost understood, probably they were concentrated here.

The terrain at each entrance is different from the terrain in the direction of travel, but everyone will encounter at least two special terrains other than the forest, such as a swamp and a plain on the way of Allen's advance. Although the swamp is small and you can choose to go around it, once you deviate from your normal direction, the probability of encountering enemies is greatly increased.

The terrain that would change the course of progress seems to have been deliberately placed in these places in order to increase the likelihood of conflict.

"But it's weird...... I feel like Professor Stubone should have known early on that there wasn't enough time for today, and that there was no point in not being able to enter the venue, so why did he bring us here?" Cynthia asked suddenly, "If it's just a lottery, can't it be done in the school, why bother so much." ”

It seemed that she also sensed that Professor Stubourne's mood today did not seem to be normal.

"You think there's something wrong with you, right?" said Allen, "and he seems to be extra anxious today. ”

"Hmm......" Cynthia nodded, "You know, what he usually looks like when he sees me...... But during today's draw, he didn't dare to look me in the eyes, and even spoke very briefly, as if he couldn't say anything. ”

"But what surprised me the most was that he made a point of reminding us that we could use magic. "It's near the venue for the second round, and he should know what his permission means at this time...... It's like blatantly allowing us to cheat. ”

"And that's not all. "As I came out of the pergola, I heard him muttering quietly behind me, in that prayerful tone. ”

"Pray, what did he mumble?" Alan asked curiously.

"'May Heaven bless you,' 'May what I am doing now be enough to make up for my previous mistakes,' and so on. Cynthia shrugged and said, "I have a feeling he should know something." ”

"Fault?" the word made Alan wonder for a while, "Was it a mistake at work?"

"No, I don't look like ......" Alyssa suddenly spoke, her eyes fixed on the pergola, "'The children are innocent, but I have no choice', 'Heaven forgive me', 'They will be safe'. ”

Alan was stunned for a moment, looked at Alyssa, and found that she seemed to have used the Ears of the Wind and was listening carefully to the movement over there.

"And these. Alyssa said.

"Tsk, your magic is really unlikable, it makes people feel uncomfortable. Cynthia frowned and smiled at Alyssa, "If you let others know that you can use this kind of eavesdropping magic, you will probably become the number one persona non grata in this school." ”

"Well, I don't have that interest. Alyssa gave her a white look and said, "I have no interest in eavesdropping on your little secrets or anything." I'll only use it to get the information I need. ”

"Okay, okay, I'll believe it. Cynthia smiled again and said, "But this old man is really interesting, on the one hand, he refuses to communicate with us too much, and on the other hand, he keeps talking to himself?

"Could it be ......" Alan suddenly realized something when he heard this, and a bold guess formed in his mind, "He is just to let us know the information in the arena in advance?"

"Possibly. Frey also nodded and said, "Judging from his performance, only this statement can be explained." ”

"But why is that......" Alan was puzzled, "is there any secret in this venue......

"Ah...... He hasn't stopped. Alyssa suddenly added, "'This is...... The only thing I can do now ......'"