Obtaining Legendray Dragon Template At The Start As A Side-Character!-Chapter 40: The Trial I

Everyone’s eyes turned toward an old man who was looking down at all of them from the highest spectator platform. He was an old man with neat white hair and a long white beard.

He wore a white robe, and on the right side of his chest there was the symbol of the Vorhelm Clan. His face looked calm and indifferent.

His aura was suppressed, and even so, in his presence all the youths’ bodies were trembling.

"Welcome to all the young people present. You should be familiar with me," his voice was clear and loud, and everyone could hear it well.

"I am Elric Vorhelm, a Celestial of the Internal Council and the supervisor and organizer of this generation’s Trial."

In fact, he was not only the organizer for this generation but for two generations. He could be considered the oldest among all the Celestials present.

He had served both the current Patriarch and the previous Patriarch, and he was one of the oldest members of the family.

Normally, with the change of Patriarch in each generation, all Celestials also change. But he had remained in power for two generations and still held the authority of the Internal Council.

"I am sure all of you have a general understanding of this Trial, a Trial that can determine your future."

As his words echoed, even breathing seemed to stop in many chests. No one dared to make even the smallest sound, afraid of interrupting him.

"According to the Clan constitution, all those who pass the Trial are officially recognized as members of the Clan and can advance from the lowest position, which is a Knight, to the highest position, which is the Patriarch," Elric said in a calm voice, but everyone could hear him.

Hearing his words, excitement filled many of the youths present. The position of Patriarch, the highest position in the whole Clan, was the dream of all of them, a dream that only one person could achieve.

According to the constitution, anyone who passes the Trial can fight for succession. However, throughout history, the position has always remained in the hands of one bloodline, and other bloodlines have been pushed to the side.

Many of those present also knew this. Even though their dream was to reach that position, they were realistic, and their true goals were much lower.

Most were satisfied with reaching the rank of Marshal, and if they could even become a Flag Holder, it would be a blessing for them.

"The Trial has three group phases and three individual phases. First, the three group phases will be held to determine the best group and the best leader," Elric began to explain the Trial.

Everyone listened carefully to his words so they would not miss anything.

"After the three group phases, three individual phases will be held to examine your personal abilities. Remember that your group’s failure in the group Trials does not mean your elimination."

"As long as you can show notable abilities, even if your group loses, you may still pass the Trial." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Many sighed in relief. This way, they did not need to worry too much about their group’s performance. As long as they performed well individually, they could still pass.

At the same time, everyone understood that this Trial was not as simple as it looked. In this Trial, all participants would be evaluated in every way.

All aspects of each participant’s abilities would be examined so that the very best among all these participants could be found and selected. In a way, it could be said that all who pass this Trial would shape the future of the Clan.

In the past and now, most of those who pass the Trial have the potential to reach the Seven Rings, which means they would obtain high-ranking positions.

"However, to pass the Trial, you must succeed in at least one group phase and two individual phases, or pass all three individual phases."

"The first of the three group phases will be done two groups against each other. In it, each two groups will compete. The losing group will be eliminated on the spot and lose their position as a group. The only way they can pass the Trial then is by winning all three individual phases."

Although it seemed like he was being kind and giving a path back for everyone even if their group lost, Reinh knew it was not like that at all.

Winning the group Trials was much easier than the individual Trials. He was sure that in his group, not counting himself, only two people could pass all three individual phases. Three other commanders could go up to two phases, and many others would stop at the very first individual phase.

"The group that manages to win all three group phases will receive a reward from the Internal Council and the Clan after the Trial ends. The reward will be announced after the Trial, but be sure that it is very valuable," Elric added, giving all groups a reason to try their best to win.

’How cunning,’ Arceus, who suddenly appeared on Reinh’s shoulder, said with mockery. He could clearly sense the cunning nature of this human.

Reinh ignored him. He was also fully aware of this old man’s cunning nature.

"About the first group phase, two groups must compete against each other to obtain a flag. This flag will be in the hands of a Three-Ring Knight. The group that gets the flag first will win."

As the explanation of the first phase echoed, suddenly the eyes of all Reinh’s members, including Aron and the five commanders, fixed on Reinh. Their eyes were wide, and shock and surprise were clear in them.

Was this not the same group training Reinh had forced them to do? How was this possible? Did he know in advance?

Reinh felt their looks but ignored them. His gaze was more on the Patriarch’s platform, which was still empty. Could it be that August was wrong and that man would not come?

Elric was about to explain how the groups that would compete against each other would be chosen, but suddenly, in a completely unconscious way, as if his body itself showed an instinctive reaction, his body began to tremble.

At the same time, a loud voice rang out:

"The great Patriarch of the Vorhelm Clan has arrived!"