Beast Hunting Event: School Announcement

The grand auditorium of Elyndria Academy buzzed with anticipation as students gathered for the long-awaited Beast Hunting Event. Large banners hung across the hall, each displaying the school's crest—a silver phoenix encircled by arcane runes. Teachers, academy officials, and noble spectators filled the upper balcony, overlooking the students who stood in organized rows.

A deep chime echoed through the hall as Vice-master Aldric stepped forward, his aged yet commanding presence silencing the crowd. He was a tall man with silver hair, sharp golden eyes, and a long midnight-blue robe embroidered with celestial patterns. His voice resonated with authority as he addressed the students.

"Welcome, students of Elyndria! Tomorrow marks the beginning of the annual Beast Hunting Event, where you will prove your strength, strategy, and survival skills. This event is not only a test but also an opportunity to rise in the academy's rankings. Now, listen well, for I will explain the rules and point allocations."

A massive holographic screen appeared behind him, displaying key details:

Rules of the Beast Hunting Event

1. Location: The event will take place in the Shadowveil Hunting Grounds, a vast wilderness filled with various-ranked beasts.

2. Time Limit: The event will last for five days.

3. Ranking Criteria: Points are awarded based on the beast's rank and difficulty. Defeating stronger beasts will yield greater points.

4. Team or Solo Participation: Students may choose to form temporary alliances or go solo.

5. Forbidden Actions:

Killing or severely injuring fellow students is strictly prohibited.

6. Emergency Protocol: Each student will receive a teleportation rune—crushing it will immediately transport them to safety but will disqualify them from the event.

Point Allocation System

F-Rank Beasts: 5 points

E-Rank Beasts: 25 points

D-Rank Beasts: 75 points

C-Rank Beasts: 250 points

B-Rank Beasts: 1,000 points

A-Rank Beasts: 5,000 points

S-Rank Beasts: 10,000+ points

"At the end of the event, the top ten students will receive special rewards, including rare artifacts, gold, and exclusive training opportunities. But more than that, your performance here will determine your standing within Elyndria Academy."

The hall murmured with excitement. Some students grinned, confident in their abilities, while others clenched their fists, determined to prove themselves.

Elian, standing silently in the crowd, absorbed the information. He had no need to compete for the rankings, but this event was the perfect opportunity to test his growing strength and level up.

As the headmaster finished, another figure stepped forward—The Head Instructor Kaelith Ardent, a strict woman with piercing blue eyes and short platinum hair. She scanned the students before speaking in a cold, measured tone.

"Remember, this is a survival event, not a reckless slaughter. Those who lack strategy will fall, and those who do not respect the dangers of the wild will regret it. Prepare yourselves."

With that, the announcement ended, and the students were dismissed to prepare. The event would begin at sunrise the next day.