Chapter 1897 The Final TestAlthough everyone was confused, they chose to go along with it.
Gareth did not mind having a day to rest and recuperate his energy.
He held Elisa's hand, and they walked home together.
The two looked like a pair of lovers and were well-matched.
Meanwhile, Anna stood at the back and observed them. She secretly made a decision.
Thus, she met Elisa and Gareth that night and told them something. She remained there for a long time
and left late at night.
Anna walked softly but quickly after leaving Elisa and Gareth's place and quietly disappeared into the
night.
All participants who passed the previous tests gathered in the village chief's compound the following
morning.
The referee arrived late only to tell everyone not to leave the yard and that he would return soon.
Everyone waited for a long time, but the referee never returned. He seemed to have abandoned them.
They kept waiting from morning till night.
Three people could not stand the wait and left the yard. Gareth arched his eyebrows and listened to people around him discussing their situation.
"How could they leave us here and forget about us? We are final round candidates."
"They can't have forgotten us. Could it be a test?"
Gareth looked at the person who spoke. The person could not help but shudder when he sensed
Gareth's gaze and forced himself to smile at Gareth.
Then, Gareth looked away and ceased to listen in to the crowd's discussion.
He sat at a spot and meditated, allowing him to recall many memories.
People outside the village chief's compound had no idea what was happening inside. They wondered
what was so exciting that no one was allowed to watch.
Many people waited from day till night. Elisa was among them.
This time, she remained with Mrs. Kella and not with Anna.
On closer observation, one would notice the absence of animosity between Elisa and Anna. Instead,
they seemed strangely harmonious.
novelbinElisa smiled and waved at Anna. Although neither of them spoke, the air between them was no longer
tense. Only the three of them knew why.
The sun rose and set again. Someone finally entered the yard in the evening.
By now, many people were seated or lying down from hunger. It was a messy sight.
Only Gareth sat straight and calmly looked ahead.
Unexpectedly, the village chief and not the referee came to them.
A smile appeared on his wizened face. He immediately instructed his servants to serve high-quality
food and wine.
"Sorry, everyone. I'm late due to some matters. You all must be hungry, so I've prepared some food.
We will continue after the meal."
The village chief smiled kindly after saying that.
The smile calmed everyone's suspicion.
Only Gareth astutely noticed something off about the village chief.
He recalled what Anna said yesterday and suddenly understood everything.
Gareth looked at the table covered with delicious cuisines but did not touch them. He observed the other contestants while they ate.
Apart from Gareth, everyone ate like starved men.
The village chief was surprised and angry as he looked at Gareth.
He was astonished that someone could resist this test.
Furthermore, he was furious that the only person who could resist was an outsider.
Once everyone had their fill of food and wine, the village chief's expression turned solemn.
He said, "Since everyone is done eating, I'll announce the winner of the warriors' tournament."
His words triggered a massive reaction from the crowd.
Everyone exchanged glances in confusion. Some were stunned.
They could not determine how he could choose a winner over a meal.