Raised From The Wild-Chapter 349: Unfair Judgment

"Check your phones. I forwarded a link." The dean of sports tapped something on his cellphone, and both Amaya and Donello heard their phones ding.

The young prince’s expression twisted into a scowl as he perused the comments on the post discussing the revelation that Princess Amaya had only started riding horses two years ago.

Prince Donello found himself unable to resist the temptation. He accessed his official social media account and shared a comment.

’A true talent or a sports genius is not defined by the length of time they train.’

After he clicked the post button, numerous online users promptly commented on his post, and the majority of their comments were unfavorable.

"You are of royal descent, yet you lack knowledge. Even the renowned scientist who invented the light bulb once stated that ’Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.’"

Amaya felt anxious and concerned when she noticed that her brother’s social media post was being harshly criticized by the online community.

Donello’s jaw tightened as he prepared to respond to a disparaging post, but just as he was about to type, his sister reached out and gently grasped his hand, stopping him in his tracks.

"Don’t bother. Just let them be. The more you react, the more that they will fight you. Let us focus on the performance," Amaya said gently.

While she continued to watch, Princess Amaya secretly sent a message to Ren.

Despite receiving several derogatory comments about Princess Amaya’s brief training period and alleged lack of skill in dressage, a system was in place to automatically report and share a series of short video clips showcasing her training with her two horses in response to such remarks.

The video clips depicted the compelling documentary detailing the intense training regimen undertaken by Princess Amaya alongside Apollo, Artemis, and her coach. Each day, she would rise at dawn and persist until the sun dipped below the horizon.

The video clips were meticulously arranged to provide viewers with a comprehensive understanding of how the princess diligently trained the two horses. It was truly a challenging and demanding endeavor.

Amaya, a newcomer to the world of dressage, sought out a skilled coach to guide her through the process of instructing her horses, Apollo and Artemis, in the art of walking, trotting, and cantering. Together, they delved into refining horses’ lateral movements, perfecting transitions, mastering extensions, and achieving graceful collections.

Amaya and her coach were captivated by Apollo’s elegant and graceful movements, which led them to choose him over the mare Artemis. They decided to concentrate on training Apollo, recognizing his potential for success.

One clip showed Princess Amaya learning to do the tap dance and demonstrating it before Apollo. She would alternately dance and then talk to the horse and guide him through the steps.

After viewing the video clips, the negative comments ceased. Netizens determined that the princess of Lireya had diligently practiced to master the performance sequence for the Battle of the Titans. Additionally, they noted that the two white horses, while not as grand as Adelle’s horse, were remarkably intelligent.

After Adelle finished her performance, the online chatter quieted down. A video showcasing the performances of the two athletes was uploaded online, allowing viewers to compare them side by side.

Even after a period of waiting, the judges found it difficult to reach a decision. The crowd grew restless. As a result, the judges were summoned to a private meeting with the chancellor behind closed doors.

In the initial tally, Adelle Black achieved a flawless score of 100, while Princess Amaya fell just short of 0.5 points with a score of 99.5.

Chancellor Gray inquired, "Is that truly your unbiased evaluation of the performance? Please keep in mind that the reputation of Uropa University is on the line. We must ensure that there is no hint of bias in your judging."

"Both athletes have their own strengths. However the athlete from Lireya chose to use a white horse, which is quite unusual for dressage." A respected judge from Usturia raised his concern. He mentioned that most people were more accustomed to seeing a dark horse in this discipline. This assessment was also agreed upon by the other judges.

"If you remove your bias regarding the color of the horse, then who performed better?" Charles Gray asked, looking into the eyes of the judges.

The second judge took some time to reflect before commenting, "If the athlete from Lireya had used a dark colored horse, I would have given her a perfect score.’"

Charles Gray pressed a button on the sleek remote control, and a captivating video of Adelle’s mesmerizing performance filled the enormous screen mounted on the elegant wall. Simultaneously, the adjacent screen came to life, showcasing Princess Amaya’s jovial and enchanting performance.

The judges were captivated by the spectacle unfolding on the screen, despite them seeing it earlier. Princess Amaya and her white horse executed a dressage routine that surpassed anything seen in the history of equestrian sports. Their performance was filled with joy and exuded pure delight. The thunderous applause from the spectators clearly indicated their preference for the enchanting display by Amaya Rocas from Lireya.

The judges were conflicted. They received a secret order to ensure the victory of Adelle Black. Even Charles Gray also received the same mandate. The higher-up who made the mandate knew that Adelle had been consistent so it wouldn’t be difficult to ensure her victory.

"How about we announce two gold medalists? Adelle Black performed impressively in her previous competition. The athlete from Lireya also delivered a strong performance. If she hadn’t used a white horse, her victory would have been indisputable."

When the head judge suggested a resolution to their dilemma, the rest of the judges approved of it. However, Charles appeared concerned. He was aware that the decision would likely lead to criticism of the school, but he believed it was still a preferable option than allowing Adelle to win based on the initial scores.

After careful consideration by the judges, the score for the dressage was announced, and the large electronic board was updated with the results.

1. Amaya Rocas - Lireya 100

1. Adelle Black - Uropa 100

2. Rachel Jackson - Usturia 96

3. Snow Chen - Cheneya - 95

Adelle, who was excited to see the results, gritted her teeth when she saw Amaya’s name ahead of hers.

"How coult it happen?"