Chapter 39: Royal Tournament [Part 5] [End First Stage]

From the two hundred participants this year, they've to pass at least 100 or so to the second stage. From the first group, only five passed. The second group is ten. So, the instructors can let the time for the fight shorten if there are less than ten or fewer people on the platform.

Rosella sent another glance to her maid. 

After Ashton felt like a dream come true, he left the magical platform and followed a path to get out of the coliseum. 

Outside the path, Rosella's maid was waiting for him.

Passing him a half folder of paper, she spoke coldly. "The third, Princess Rosella, would like to have a private talk with you after this stage. If you want to develop your magic, she can help you. Follow these instructions after the end of the stage."

After that, the maid turned and left the astonished Ashton behind, frozen on the spot.

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