HPDBC Chapter 366 The Selection Process
Chapter 366 The Selection Process
Fernando shook his head, the lines of his face hardening. "I just want to see her dead," he stated flatly, his eyes cold and resolute.
Ty, a bit taken aback by Fernando's grim determination, responded cautiously, "Oh, I see, any reason why exactly?"
"I have them, and that's enough," Fernando replied curtly, his voice taut with unresolved anger.
Ty pondered for a moment, then said, "Well, how do you suppose you will do that if you're going to die trying to kill me?" He tried to find some logic in Fernando's vendetta, hoping perhaps to find a crack in his resolve.
"I promise you won't be able to kill me," Ty asserted confidently. "Though we might both end up dying in the end."
As Ty finished his statement, he felt the truck come to a halt. The back of the truck slammed down, and a host of guards lined up outside, three on each side. The atmosphere was charged with tension, each guard's presence amplifying the seriousness of the moment.
Shortly after, the restraints keeping them tied to the seats released, allowing them all to stand up. A commanding voice shouted, "One at a time, get off."
Ty tried to think up a response before Fernando stood up and walked off with the other prisoners in front of him. Watching Fernando's retreating back, Ty mused to himself, Can't have one normal day, I suppose. He shrugged before standing up as well, his thoughts drifting to the potential consequences of his revelations. I wonder if I should have info-dumped on him about the Demon King and stuff?
Oh well, it was worth a try.
TODAY MARKS A HISTORICAL DAY AS ONE OF THE 100 WILL BE HOISTED INTO A FOREVER LEGACY AS THEY EMBARK ON THE ARENA OF LIFE! TODAY WILL BE THE SELECTION PROCESS AS THEY FIND WHAT TEAM THEY WILL BE ON, AND A DEMO OF THE ARENA WILL BE GIVEN. So stay tuned, folks, as betting for each contestant will open back up and be closed at the start of the Arena.
But I will turn it over to the king to fill everyone in.
Ty and the other prisoners aligned themselves near the platform's edge. Observing his surroundings, Ty noticed among the crowd the volunteers from Yui and others whom Blue had mentioned during her reconnaissance. They were seated in chairs adorned with gold and diamonds, a stark contrast to the stark attire of the prisoners.
The King, taking the microphone from the announcer, briefly nodded his appreciation. "Thank you," he said simply.
Clearing his throat, the King looked directly into the camera. "Thank you all, from the top down. Moments like this would not be possible without a strong kingdom filled with strong individuals and workers giving their blood and sweat to make moments like this even possible," he declared.
He continued, emphasizing the kingdom's collective effort, "From the smallest worker to the hardest worker to the smartest worker. You have all made today possible."
The King's voice resonated with genuine admiration as he transitioned to acknowledge the volunteers participating in this year's Arena of Life. "And to go on without acknowledging those making this possible would be remiss. Let's give a warm welcome to all the volunteers in this year's Arena of Life."
"While many chase glory, endless life, and who knows what else lies in their hearts, to take on this challenge is still remarkable for these individuals who are hopeful nonetheless. So, let's all wish them the best in the upcoming selection, and may the Titanis goddess guide them well."
The audience responded with enthusiastic applause. Ty looked around, estimating there must be 300 people in attendance, likely family or individuals closely tied to the competitors, their faces a mix of pride and concern.
The King then turned his attention to the prisoners, his tone shifting to one of solemn respect. "Let's also give a round of applause to all of the prisoners. While they may not have a choice in their current situation, they have the opportunity to change their lives rather than live in prison till the end of their days."