THE DAY OF THE CONTEST (PART 1)
"Excuse me. Did you say a contest?" I asked the elderly couple heading in the opposite direction from us, after overhearing their conversation.
"Yes. Didn't you hear? Lord Rob ordered it," the man said.
"Lord Rob?" I asked again to confirm I wasn't hearing wrong.
"Yes. Ever since he took over the clan as the new Lord, he has been making certain changes," the man responded.
"What about the Lady of the house?" I asked him.
The couple exchanged a look before looking around to make sure no one was within earshot.
"It seems you're not from around here. The Lady of the house has been sent away. Lord Rob and his weremage rule now," the woman whispered, even though we were alone.
"And who did you say is qualified to participate in this tournament?" I asked t
