Before Eirtis could stop him, the participant immediately pressed his bracelet and shouted.

“Teleport.”

With a sudden white light, the participant disappeared in an instant.

Surprised, Eirtis stared blankly at the spot where he had been.

What am I going to do if they just give the treasure and leave like this?

“… I didn’t even get to say thank you.”

His feelings were complicated.

While caught up in this, he failed to notice Leke, who was quietly observing him from the thicket in the back.

Treasure Hunt Competition, first day, Duke Duser’s office.

Prodia was checking the letters that had come in front of her.
In the first salary envelope, the copyright earnings sent by her disciple, Kafid, were included.

She carefully checked the amount written on the check.

“Good, he sent exactly as promised.”

Kafid indeed sent 90% of the copyright, as agreed. After the successful special performance, Kafid rapidly became a renowned composer. Prodia must have been afraid to confess the truth to Duke Duser, considering she was the original composer, and she possessed crucial evidence.

“With this, I won’t have to worry about living expenses for a while.”

Prodia put the check into the drawer of her office. Thankfully, her financial concerns had become more robust.

However, Prodia couldn’t find peace of mind. She had no way of knowing the news about the four men who participated in the competition.

“I hope they are doing well. I wonder if the competition went as expected.”

Since the imperial palace did not disclose the details of the competition, Prodia was left in the dark about the unfolding situation. However, an unexpected opportunity soon presented itself.

The imperial palace invited all the nobles of the empire to the hunting grounds.

Prodia examined the letter sent by the imperial palace.

Therefore, on the third day of the competition, we invite all the nobles of the empire to the imperial hunting grounds.]

Due to the Demon Hunt Selection Tournament, the hunting competition was canceled, and the imperial palace decided to make the competition process public to soothe the nobles’ dissatisfaction.

Thanks to this, Prodia could find out the information she was most curious about.

Indeed, the theme of this competition was survival in the hunting grounds, and it lasted for three days.

Like typical death games, they were probably scattered all over the place. She hoped they all met safely in the predetermined location. It shouldn’t be time for eliminations yet.

Various complex thoughts crossed her mind. But eventually, all her thoughts converged on one point.

“Please don’t get hurt.”

It was an unusual reaction for her. Originally, she would have thought only about winning and coming back.

However, strangely, worry took precedence the moment she confirmed the competition theme. Had she already formed some kind of attachment to them?

But she shook her head. Attachment? Ridiculous. If you get injured, you won’t be able to participate in the next match. After achieving each person’s goal, they would part ways. Let’s not be sentimental and focus only on completing the god’s quest.

With that in mind, Prodia wrote a reply confirming her attendance. It was her first time participating in a hunting competition.

Meanwhile, Luca, who was looking through binoculars on a tree, witnessed Leke secretly observing Eirtis.

At a glance, it seemed like Leke was attempting to ambush Eirtis from behind. However, participant attacks were prohibited in this competition.
Let’s not be overly sentimental and focus only on breaking the god’s quest.

With this in mind, Prodia wrote a response announcing her attendance.

It was the first hunting competition of my life.

Meanwhile, from the top of a pine tree, Luca, looking through a telescope, witnessed Leke secretly observing Eirtis.

At first glance, it seemed like Leke was about to ambush Eirtis from behind. However, participant attacks were prohibited in this competition.

“Could it be that Eirtis is trying to snatch the treasure he found?”

But Leke didn’t make any move and just left the spot.

Watching this, Luca became a bit confused.

If that was the case, why did Leke hide in such a suspicious manner to observe Eirtis?

The reason was unknown, but one thing was for sure – the two of them had an unusual relationship.

Both Eirtis and Leke were aware of each other.

Suddenly, a booming voice came from under the tree.

“I’ve arrived! Has anyone arrived first?”

It was Sharack.

Finally, the first companion had arrived at this place.

Luca seemed so delighted that tears were about to flow.

“Hehe… Sharack, I’m here!”

“Oh, Luca!”

“I’ll come down right away!”

Luca hastily gathered his belongings and descended beneath the tree.

Before his feet touched the ground, Sharack swiftly lifted him up in a hug.

“Oh, you’re safe. I don’t know how worried I was!”

“I really missed you!”

The two men shared a tearful reunion for a while.

They soon leaned against the tree trunk, discussing the experiences they had encountered.

Upon hearing Sharack’s story about being submerged in water from the beginning, Luca was on the verge of fainting.

However, upon convey
Just by looking, it seemed that the only thing inside Ed’s bag was that overturned pot.

Anyway, everyone sat facing each other and began to share their stories.

Then, Luca remembered one thing he had forgotten.

It was about Leke.

“Yeah, right. I saw Eirtis from the tree a while ago. Behind him……”

However, the story he was about to tell was soon buried under Eirtis’s shout.

“You all came already?”

As soon as they heard Eirtis’s voice, Ed’s eyes lit up.

He quickly unfolded something like a fan in both hands.

It was the collection of portraits of the princess he had gathered so far.

Turning towards Eirtis, he fluttered the portrait fan and exclaimed.

“Welcome, Grand Magician! I’ve collected so many for you…… Uh?”

Seeing Eirtis, Ed blinked his eyes in surprise.

“……Grand Magician, who on earth did you bring with you?”

“What are you talking about?”

Eirtis quickly turned around.

Behind him, Leke was standing there unnoticed.

“You, how did you get here…!”

“Nice to see you again, Eirtis.”

Leke, who was smiling kindly, then politely greeted the three men.

“I’m Leke Elhas. I came to join you. Is that alright?”