CHAPTER 831 192.3 - ARCHERY PARTY ?

"Now that we've settled on our competitors, allow me to explain the game. It's a bit unconventional, but I think you'll find it… exhilarating."

She turned to Adrian and Lilia, her smile widening as she gestured toward the far end of the training grounds, where a small, elevated platform had been set up. The structure was surrounded by various barriers and covers—wooden panels, metal shields, and even a few floating mana constructs. It looked like a chaotic battlefield condensed into a confined space.

"The rules are simple," Selene began, her voice carrying easily over the murmurs of the crowd. "Each of you will start on opposite ends of the platform. Your goal is to hit your opponent with an arrow. However," she added, her tone turning playful, "the barriers and covers on the platform aren't entirely reliable. They can be removed or repositioned at random intervals, so don't get too comfortable behind them."

The cadets murmured among themselves, the tension in the air growing as they processed the explanation. The setup was risky, designed to test not only accuracy but adaptability and strategy under pressure. It was a game that could easily turn chaotic—and Selene knew it.

Adrian chuckled lightly, his gaze flicking to Lilia. "I hope you're ready, Lilia," he said, his tone carrying just a hint of mockery. "This isn't like shooting at a stationary target."

Lilia met his gaze with a cool smile. "I wouldn't expect it to be," she replied evenly. "But I hope you're ready too, Adrian. After all, you wouldn't want to lose in front of everyone."

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