With a confused atmosphere, the commentator proceeded to explain to the public the situation. "Dear spectators, you may have forgotten this but the main objective of the class competition is not to only eliminate the other contestants but to find the treasure. As such class 1's team helper has been eliminated but Stephany von Riese Enfilia, Frank Dreg Wellberg and Isabella Windsor eliminated the other participants excepted Arnold von Riese Enfilia. But that's not all as Frank von Dreg Wellberg found the treasure earning his team a complete victory." Announced the commentator.
"Hahaha, they really did find the treasure though it was quite the gamble. What do you think your Royal Highness?" said Ace with as he came back on his feet. "How did you do it? Knowing who I am I'm pretty sure my sister would have advised on imposing numbers so how did you do it?" asked the prince as all participants were being transported away. "If you wanna know come find me at nursery later. I'll be more than happy to tell you how we won." Answered Ace as they teleported away.
After a few days had passed, just as promised the prince came to hear how they won. "Yo glad you made it and to make it more clear I invited the others." Said Ace as the prince entered room while Stephany, Frank and Isabella were seated. "I came just as promised. You left me quite interested in you. I'm Arnold von Riese Efilia, Crown prince of the kingdom so may I ask your name." stated the prince while having a light smirk on his face.
"I'm Ace Blakelord, a simple adventurer. It is an honor to meet you your highness." Responded Ace as he offered a handshake which the prince returned. "So let's hear how you obtained victory." Said the prince as he sat down. "Sure, sure. Well let's begin with the rules of the class competition, especially the one about eliminating participants and the treasure." Said Ace as he started his explanation.
He stated the fact that in the beginning, the main goal of the Class competition is to find the treasure which is hidden away but due to the other participants wanting to eliminate the others it may prove difficult to search for the treasure while at the same time fending off the other participants. But this time around, they were against the youngest talent of the kingdom who could defeat them and win easily. "So now the only way to win was to play a double game. Me and Iza held you and you're teammates in check while the Frank and the princess dealt with the second years." Said Ace.
He continued saying the only unknown factor was the prince himself and two brothers. There were two possibilities either the prince handles Ace and Isabella himself while the twins attacked the other two or Ace handles the prince while the other two were occupied by Isabella. He added that even then it was still an uncertainty so he added a joker in their plan, "It was this little guy who became the key to our victory." Said Ace as he pointed at his finger on his shoulder where a slime appeared.
"A familiar huh? And a slime at that. Hahaha so you mean to say we were beaten by a slime." Said the prince while laughing but also surprised. "Most people tend to underestimate slimes but with used in the right way they can be helpful especially this one since by using magic I was able to communicate with the princess and Frank after their battle before we encountered you. The plan was simple the slime who had evolved was able to create clones of itself. And so using them as scouts while our two noble friends were spearheading the operation they searched for the treasure while me, Iza and your team were duking it out. And when one of the slimes found the treasure the only thing to do was to send the information to one who was closest to it, Frank." Explained Ace.
"I see, you used a familiar to find the treasure and since I was the only real obstacle, you focused all your strength in holding me back. Quite the plan indeed it is the first time I've ever been outmaneuvered by anyone. I'll remember you Ace Blakelord." Said the prince as he stood ready to leave, "I'll beat you next time I swear it, this time I lost our duel but next time I'll come at you stronger than before." Said Ace as he gazed at the prince with determination. "Sure, I'll be happy to indulge when the moment arrives. Farewell." Said the prince as he left the room. And so the day ends with Ace having acquired a new goal and a new rival.