Apart from the delicious food, the next most popular shops surprised Hulim a little: they were the various weapon and armor shops. Even the blacksmith shop was crowded with people.
Not only that, Hulim also discovered that a considerable number of people walking on the street were carrying weapons and wearing protective gear.
Logically speaking, even if the orcs admired strength, they wouldn't go to this extent...
But soon, Hulim got the answer from a passerby.
"... His Majesty's Martial Arts Show is finally about to begin! I've been waiting for this day for years!"
"You are waiting too. Are you planning to attend as well?"
"Oh? You want to go too? Then we can go together!"
"Great! I can't wait to show off my skills!"
"Hey, hey~, are you two serious?! You can't even qualify for the preliminary round, right?"
"What are you talking about! Last time was a mistake. I've changed a lot in recent years. I'm sure I'll qualify for the preliminary round this time. I have a feeling this will be my chance to make a name for myself!"
"Yeah, yeah! I had that feeling too!"
"...While it's good that you're confident, I remember you're already over 24. You can no longer sign up for the youth group. If you want to go, you can only go to the strongest competition..."
“Eh—?!”
“Eh—?!”
“???”
"Could it be that... you two have forgotten about this?"
“… My, my chance to become famous—!!!”
"You're kidding! How could such a tragic thing happen! Ah——!!!"
The two orcs lay in the middle of the street, pounding the ground and howling.
While causing traffic jams, they also attracted a large number of onlookers, and the two unknowingly became famous in another way.
Thanks to their mournful howls, Hulim finally understood why there were so many people armed with weapons.
"Your Majesty's Martial Arts Showcase... If I remember correctly, it's indeed a grand event held every four years by the Orcs. It's said to attract people from all over the world. No wonder it's like this, it's around this time."
But this has nothing to do with Hulim. She has her own things to do, so she naturally won't attend the ceremony. Of course, if she has time, she can also take a look...
Not long after, Hulim arrived at the royal city of the White Cat Clan.
Seeing Hulim approaching, the guards in front of the royal city gate immediately blocked his way with spears.
"Who are you? You are not allowed to approach the royal city ahead!"
Hulim stopped and said politely:
"Hello, I'm from the Manax School of Magic. My name is Hulim Haieral, and I'm a friend of Miko Kedar. I'm here because I want to see her. Could you please let me know?"
As he said this, he showed the Manakos academy badge.
"You want to see His Highness Miko?"
The two guards exchanged glances.
"Okay, wait here for a moment, I'll go and inform you."
A guard said, and then walked towards the royal city.
"Thank you!"
Hulim waited patiently outside.
Judging from the reaction of the guards in the royal city, the trip was not in vain, Mi Ke is indeed here.
After a while.
A familiar white-haired cat-eared girl ran out.
"Hulim! It's really you—!"
Miko was very surprised to see Hulim in front of him.
"I thought I heard it wrongly, why are you here?"
"Well, this is a long story. The main reason I came here today is because I want to know something from you."
"Looking for something I know?"
Miko was a little confused.
She looked around and then said:
"This is not the place to talk. Hulim, come in with me."
Hulim followed Miko into the royal city of the White Cat Clan. It was very different from what it looked like from the outside. The place where the White Cat Clan lived was actually very simple and completely practical. All of them were only one-story buildings, without any of the luxurious and grand feeling of the imperial aristocracy.
Miko eventually led Hulim into a courtyard with a pool and landscaping.
"Although I knew this before... ...but only after seeing her in person did I truly feel that Miko was a princess."
"Haha, princess or something... I'm not that great..."
Miko said softly.
"?"
Hulim noticed that Miko seemed to be in a low mood.
"Miko, are you in trouble?"
"No... ..."
Miko shook his head.
"Let's talk about Hulim first. What does Hulim want to know? And why did you come here?"
“… …”
Hulim stared at Miko for a while before speaking slowly.
"I'm here for research. There's something I need to investigate in the Hecadiza Mountains."
"But when I went there before, I was told that it was now a forbidden area and no one could enter. However, I didn't know the specific reason. I had no choice but to ask you, Miko."
"Hecadiza Mountains? Hmm..."
Miko thought about it carefully.
"It seems like there's a restricted area... maybe ten or fifteen years ago? Anyway, it seems something went wrong there over ten years ago, and then it was regulated. In recent years, it's even been directly designated a restricted area."
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