Their Mistake, Her Rise - Chapter 504: Chapter 504
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"But do you even know what real Hunter Tournament entails?" he asked, his tone serious.
Being an elite was demanding enough as it was. But becoming a Hunter was even tougher.
To become a true Hunter, one must make sacrifices far beyond what any elite could endure. The trials they must endure push the very limits of human endurance.
Frankly, one would be hard-pressed to find even five people who actually made it to the end.
The most terrifying part was what they called the dreaded Wall of Shame. One entire wall would be covered with the badges of all those who had quit the competition, each one a silent testament to their surrender.
By quitting, each person forfeited not only their own honor but also brought national shame upon their entire country. So every participant was a fearless lone wolf, unafraid of life or death.
This brutal competition was something few would willingly participate in.
Making a fool of oneself was nothing. What truly scared them was disgracing their country. This was the true nightmare for all those aspiring to become Hunters.
Zoe listened to Shawn's explanation and let out a derisive chuckle. She scoffed, "Just being a Hunter? You really think I can't handle that?"
She was Zoe; she was Firefox, born to lead the pack, a true alpha among wolves. 'Scared off by a mere competition? Me? In your dreams,' she wondered.
"Enough," Zoe said firmly. "If I back down now, I'd be disgracing Clusia. Besides, I've made a promise to someone important that the championship trophy is coming home with me."
Backing out would mean breaking my word. Zoe wasn't the kind of person who went back on her word.
Shawn remained stone-faced, clearly thinking Zoe was pushing herself too hard.
Zoe saw no need to explain further. She couldn't tell Shawn that she was actually Firefox. All that the Hunter Tournament was nothing compared to the grueling journey I endured to become the Ruler in everyone's eyes.
'A mere competition? Please, that's child's play for me,' she thought with a scoff.
Lost in their own thoughts, Zoe and Shawn returned to their hotel.
Since Chase had mission details to brief Shawn on, the two men headed straight to their suite to discuss business.
Taking advantage of Shawn being busy, Zoe slipped out of the hotel unnoticed. She had to meet someone.
Zoe spotted operatives from the Eminence Nexus among the elite competitors, including some old acquaintances.
During the competition, the operative had already signaled Zoe covertly. They had secretly arranged a rendezvous with Zoe.
As soon as Zoe appeared, the operative from the Eminence Nexus dropped to one knee and bowed deeply before her. "Boss, forgive my impropriety during today's competition."
"You fought for your country; there's nothing improper about that," Zoe said.
The operative said solemnly, "I've uncovered a plot against you. You must be careful."
"Cut to the chase," Zoe snapped, brushing off such reminders as pointless chatter.
"Ruler, I have news about the Radiant Stone you inquired about," he said.
The Radiant Stone was said to be a legendary gemstone believed to bless lovers with everlasting love.
However, Zoe wasn't after the stone to ensure her love with Shawn would last forever. She wanted it for Medusa.
Medusa was Zoe's most trusted lieutenant, a woman who asked for little in life.
But it was said she once had the love of her life, who unfortunately went missing.
Zoe had heard that the Radiant Stone possessed a mystical power to reunite lovers, so she never stopped searching for it.
Zoe said nothing, but behind the scenes, she'd been quietly having her contacts track down the whereabouts of the Radiant Stone.
Though Zoe didn't believe the stone possessed any mystical power, she was still determined to find it for Medusa.
"The target is an international thief," the operative said. "Word is, he's planning to steal a priceless national treasure from our country soon. If we catch him, the Radiant Stone will be ours."
Zoe nodded in approval. "Once I obtain the Radiant Stone, I'll make sure you're properly credited for this."
"Thank you for your praise, the Ruler. I will redouble my efforts to serve you," the operative said, visibly excited.
Being an elite was demanding enough as it was. But becoming a Hunter was even tougher.
To become a true Hunter, one must make sacrifices far beyond what any elite could endure. The trials they must endure push the very limits of human endurance.
Frankly, one would be hard-pressed to find even five people who actually made it to the end.
The most terrifying part was what they called the dreaded Wall of Shame. One entire wall would be covered with the badges of all those who had quit the competition, each one a silent testament to their surrender.
By quitting, each person forfeited not only their own honor but also brought national shame upon their entire country. So every participant was a fearless lone wolf, unafraid of life or death.
This brutal competition was something few would willingly participate in.
Making a fool of oneself was nothing. What truly scared them was disgracing their country. This was the true nightmare for all those aspiring to become Hunters.
Zoe listened to Shawn's explanation and let out a derisive chuckle. She scoffed, "Just being a Hunter? You really think I can't handle that?"
She was Zoe; she was Firefox, born to lead the pack, a true alpha among wolves. 'Scared off by a mere competition? Me? In your dreams,' she wondered.
"Enough," Zoe said firmly. "If I back down now, I'd be disgracing Clusia. Besides, I've made a promise to someone important that the championship trophy is coming home with me."
Backing out would mean breaking my word. Zoe wasn't the kind of person who went back on her word.
Shawn remained stone-faced, clearly thinking Zoe was pushing herself too hard.
Zoe saw no need to explain further. She couldn't tell Shawn that she was actually Firefox. All that the Hunter Tournament was nothing compared to the grueling journey I endured to become the Ruler in everyone's eyes.
'A mere competition? Please, that's child's play for me,' she thought with a scoff.
Lost in their own thoughts, Zoe and Shawn returned to their hotel.
Since Chase had mission details to brief Shawn on, the two men headed straight to their suite to discuss business.
Taking advantage of Shawn being busy, Zoe slipped out of the hotel unnoticed. She had to meet someone.
Zoe spotted operatives from the Eminence Nexus among the elite competitors, including some old acquaintances.
During the competition, the operative had already signaled Zoe covertly. They had secretly arranged a rendezvous with Zoe.
As soon as Zoe appeared, the operative from the Eminence Nexus dropped to one knee and bowed deeply before her. "Boss, forgive my impropriety during today's competition."
"You fought for your country; there's nothing improper about that," Zoe said.
The operative said solemnly, "I've uncovered a plot against you. You must be careful."
"Cut to the chase," Zoe snapped, brushing off such reminders as pointless chatter.
"Ruler, I have news about the Radiant Stone you inquired about," he said.
The Radiant Stone was said to be a legendary gemstone believed to bless lovers with everlasting love.
However, Zoe wasn't after the stone to ensure her love with Shawn would last forever. She wanted it for Medusa.
Medusa was Zoe's most trusted lieutenant, a woman who asked for little in life.
But it was said she once had the love of her life, who unfortunately went missing.
Zoe had heard that the Radiant Stone possessed a mystical power to reunite lovers, so she never stopped searching for it.
Zoe said nothing, but behind the scenes, she'd been quietly having her contacts track down the whereabouts of the Radiant Stone.
Though Zoe didn't believe the stone possessed any mystical power, she was still determined to find it for Medusa.
"The target is an international thief," the operative said. "Word is, he's planning to steal a priceless national treasure from our country soon. If we catch him, the Radiant Stone will be ours."
Zoe nodded in approval. "Once I obtain the Radiant Stone, I'll make sure you're properly credited for this."
"Thank you for your praise, the Ruler. I will redouble my efforts to serve you," the operative said, visibly excited.
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