Chapter 348: Barehanded

The two competitors reached an agreement, but Derrick interjected first, stating, “You two should wait for a moment; allow me to deal with this presumptuous little girl before anything else!” As he spoke, Derrick's cohort promptly brought forth the tools required for the competition.

At the forefront was a blazing brazier, beneath which dangled a small iron ring, heated until it glowed with a fiery hue, resembling the size of a copper coin. Meanwhile, another of Derrick's lackeys placed two eggs on the betting table, accompanied by an empty bowl.

I found myself puzzled by Derrick’s intentions. He glanced at the eggs before addressing Aeliana directly: “To peel an egg with bare hands, using tools to fetch the ring. The egg must land in the bowl unbroken. The first to retrieve the ring and place it in the bowl shall claim victory. Do you dare, you little yellow-haired girl?”