Chapter 14 : Stating opinion.
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" They escaped, killing all the spike winged crow in the process."
Two student who were hiding nearby had witnessed the whole battle.
" They are the group with lowest battle strength. I never expected them to have this much power. That commoner guy was able to kill more than half of the spike winged crows. His battle strength couldn't be denied, looks like we need to rethink our plan. "
" Do we inform lord Kauras? "
" Yes, although at the moment they are extremely weak, but we can't just directly ambush and kill them. Lets hear what lord Kauras says. "
The two of them retreated silently as their figure disappeared in the darkness.
Kris who was resting over a boulder slightly moved as he kept healing his injuries.
Anisa wanted to use her healing magic to heal him but Kris refused. Everyone felt a little weird but didn't say anything.
The four of them sat together in circle around the wisp of fire which illuminated their surroundings.
" How many spike winged crow we managed to kill today? " Anisa asked curiously.
Thomas and Walter handed the beast cores they collected to Marie.
She counted, their was more than eight beast core. Including her kill count their was already sixteen beast core in total.
" Kris? " She turned her head looking at Kris.
Kris snorted but didn't move. Marie understood him, it was natural for him to be angry since she made him fight all those spike winged crow by himself.
" Go collect his beast cores. " Marie ordered Thomas.
Thomas always hated commoner's to the bone. He stood up and snorted.
He stood infront of Kris and stated coldly in a threatening tone as if he was about to robing him.
" Take out all your beast cores. "
Kris still didn't move, his eyes were closed as kept replenishing his mana.
His attitude made Thomas instantly angry. He couldn't bear it anymore as he roared and moved his fist toward Kris's face.
His fist was an inch away from Kris. Suddenly Kris moved with lightning speed evading the punch. Following his movement Kris slightly stepped back, straightened his back as he moved his shoulder slightly backward.
Kris punched out with full strength. His fist cut through the air and landed on Thomas's face with a baaam sound.
Everyone heard a bone cracking noise. Thomas cried out in pain as his body flew few meters away, crashing into a tall black tree.
Walter stood up from his seat and was about to take action but Marie glared at him which stopped Walter from moving.
He grinded his teeth, suppressing the urge to kill Kris right at the moment.
Marie stood up moving toward Kris. Everyone watched nervously.
" Kris, i understand you are angry but think about where we are right now. Our marks and points will depend on this exam and everyone's overall performance. I know you are an intelligent person, so please co-operate."
She spoke in a soft tone, not humble nor arrogant. Everyone became quite surprised, because she had always been cold to everyone. Her sudden change of tone made them think inwardly.
It wasn't because she favored Kris but she acknowledged his ability and strength. If he was just an useless commoner she wouldn't bother to care about him.
Hearing her words Kris snorted coldly, opened his pouch and threw the beast cores toward her.
She caught the cores and counted, there was more than twenty and astounding sum. Including their own there was already thirty nine beast cores.
" With this much beast core maybe we are already far ahead of everyone. " Anisa exclaimed with excitement.
However Marie shook her head as she spoke.
" Don't underestimate the others, keep in mind we have the lowest battle strength among all the other groups. If we could hunt this much then why can't they do the same? "
She wasn't being too pessimistic, her information regarding this aspect was better than anyone. She was stating a possibility.
" Princess her highness is a dual elemental magician, her team have the highest battle strength among all. Comprised with four rank A magician and one rank D magician, i wouldn't be surprised if they have already collected more than fifty cores. "
Hearing this Anisa lost her previous excitement and enthusiasm as she nodded with understanding.
" You are right, i was being too pessimistic. "
" Being pessimistic is not bad either. " Marie said with a slight smile.
They were both girls and already created a bond of friendship between them.
Even though Kris didn't say anything, he was already planning how to win this competition. At this rate they won't be able to win.
" Does any of you have opinions regarding how to take the next step? " Marie asked looking at the three boys.
Thomas and Walter looked at each other contemplating. Kris still didn't move as he kept sitting on the boulder.
" We should make an alliance with another group, it would increase our battle strength and also cover up our disadvantages. Also keeping our hunting pace stable and steady." Thomas said from the side.
His opinion was instantly rejected by Marie.
" Anything else? "
She was too lazy to explain why she rejected his opinion.
Although her leadership was good, she didn't like to talk much.
Walter stood silently without saying anything. The environment turned silent, Marie sighed being disappointed.
" I have something to say. " At the moment Kris opened his mouth and spoke.
Marie became intrigued as her eyes glowed.
" I'm all ears. "
Kris smirked as he stood up from the boulder.
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