Chapter 41 Thunder Magic Violent Bear
The days leading up to the hunting game passed quickly amid a flurry of training and strategizing by the first-years. Though initially apprehensive, Karn found himself getting caught up in the competitive spirit.
He spent long hours practicing lightning manipulation with Lakshmi and sparring with Mrityunjay.
Finally, the day arrived for the freshers and sophomores to be transported to the hunting grounds - a vast, dense forest encircled by misty mountains.
The two groups lined up on opposing sides of a large clearing as the head gamemaster, a wizened cultivator named Mahatama, explained the rules.
"The hunting grounds cover a 10-km radius through those woods and peaks," Mahatama stated, his voice carrying with the aid of some kind of amplification talisman.
