Reborn as the General's Useless Daughter-Chapter 74: Royal Hunting grounds (final)

When Zora passed through the hunting ground, the competitors she encountered along the way all unconsciously slowed their steps.

Some stared at her openly. Others watched her back in silence.

The battle between Zora and the Nether Wolf pack had already spread like wildfire.

Everyone now understood that she was neithera burden nor a lucky survivor.

She was a true genius with terrifying combat strength.

At first, almost everyone had believed that first place would belong to Prince Philip or Luna.

Now, more and more people have begun to realize that Zora was the most dangerous contender of all.

Elsewhere in the forest, Nigel and Rose were still searching for the monster.

They knew very well that with their strength, killing the Gale Wolf was impossible. Yet curiosity still drove them forward. They wanted to witness the battle with their own eyes.

As they moved through the jungle, Nigel suddenly stopped.

His gaze locked onto a white figure ahead.

Against the sea of green, that figure was impossible to miss.

"Zora?" Nigel exclaimed in surprise.

Hearing her name, Zora turned her head.

A faint, lotus-like smile bloomed on her delicate face as she waved her hand. "We meet again, Brother Nigel."

Nigel quickly approached her, with Rose following behind, her expression clearly complicated.

"We’re looking for the Gale Wolf," Nigel said. "Are you heading back already?"

"Yes." Zora nodded lightly. Then, after a pause, she added, "There’s also no need to look for it anymore. The Gale Wolf is dead."

Her tone was calm, as if she were stating an ordinary fact.

Nigel and Rose both froze.

"The Gale Wolf is dead?" Nigel asked instinctively. "Who killed it?"

The Gale Wolf was infamous for its speed and ferocity. Most people only hoped to witness the battle from afar, not participate in it. To think it had already been killed...

Nearby practitioners also stopped, their attention unconsciously drawn to the conversation. Since Zora was walking out from deeper within the hunting ground, she clearly knew something they did not.

"I did," Zora replied simply.

"You killed the Gale Wolf?" Rose cried out, her voice rising uncontrollably.

Shock surged through her.

Zora killing the Nether Wolf King was already unbelievable enough. But now she was saying she had killed the Gale Wolf as well?

In Rose’s mind, the first prize should have belonged to Prince Philip without question.

Had it really been taken by Zora?

Her voice carried farther than she realized.

In an instant, the surrounding practitioners all heard her words.

Dozens of gazes converged on Zora, burning with excitement, shock, and something far more dangerous.

It was greed.

Rose’s face paled as she realized her mistake.

The emperor’s rule was clear.

It did not matter who killed the Gale Wolf.

What mattered was who possessed the demon crystal.

And now, Zora had just become the most tempting target in the entire hunting ground because of her.

Zora’s brows knitted faintly as her gaze settled on Rose, a trace of displeasure flickering through her eyes.

She was confident in her own strength, but Rose’s careless words had effectively pushed her into the spotlight.

Nigel’s expression immediately darkened on realization. He stepped forward without hesitation, as if guarding her, and said, "She didn’t mean it. I apologize on her behalf."

He had known Rose for many years. Though she was impulsive and spoke without thinking, her heart was not bad. This mistake was not intentional.

"I... I really didn’t mean it," Rose said awkwardly, lowering her voice.

Though unwilling by nature, she knew very well that she had spoken out of turn.

The coldness in Zora’s eyes eased slightly. From Rose’s reaction, she could tell that the apology was sincere.

"Whatever... I’m leaving," Zora said calmly.

Though a few nearby competitors had overheard the conversation, their numbers were still limited. She was confident that none of them dared to make a move.

Nigel quickly nodded. "We’ll go back with you."

Now that the news was spreading, greedy eyes would inevitably gather. The reward for first place was far too tempting, especially the demon pet.

Rose remained silent, but she did not object. Since the trouble had been caused by her words, accompanying Zora was the least she could do.

Seeing that Zora did not refuse, Nigel relaxed, a smile appearing on his face.

As the three of them walked forward, countless heated gazes followed them from the shadows.

If they could defeat Zora, they would become first place in the royal hunting game.

A demon pet. Glory. Fame.

All of it would be theirs.

In that greed, they forgot the fact that she is the one who killed an existence they couldn’t hope to defeat unless they had huge numbers on their side.

Sensing those greedy stares, Zora stopped in her tracks and slowly swept her gaze across the surroundings, looking cold, indifferent, and utterly ruthless.

Only then did they remember.

This was the woman who had slaughtered the Nether Wolf King and the Gale Wolf.

That night, she had stood drenched in blood, her killing intent so overwhelming that it left an unforgettable scar in everyone’s memory.

The demon pet was tempting, yes.

But only the living could enjoy it.

One wrong move, and their end would be no better than the monsters she had killed without mercy.

With that realization, the restless thoughts quietly receded.

One by one, the practitioners turned away, suppressing their greed and continuing on their own paths. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Some still hoped to at least see the corpse of the Gale Wolf.

Seeing the danger dissipate, Zora withdrew her gaze and continued toward the exit of the hunting ground.

Nigel and Rose exchanged a look.

After the battle with the Nether Wolf pack, Zora’s reputation had already spread like wildfire.

Now, even with the temptation of first place hanging before them, most people only dared to look, not act.

Such pressure could only be created by absolute strength.

"I really didn’t expect the Gale Wolf to be killed by Zora," someone muttered quietly. "I thought first place was definitely His Highness."

"Why didn’t we act just now? If we could defeat her, that glory would be ours."

"Are you joking? Didn’t you see her eyes? If we moved, we’d probably end up worse than the Gale Wolf."

The whispers faded quickly.

From the very beginning, when the task of hunting the Gale Wolf was announced, many had already planned to ambush whoever succeeded.

But when the name attached to that success became Zora, who had killed the Nether Wolf King, all such plans quietly died.

Meanwhile;

On the high platform overlooking the hunting ground, the emperor and the assembled ministers leisurely sampled pastries and wine. Yet, no matter how relaxed their gestures appeared, their gazes repeatedly drifted toward the exit of the hunting grounds.

Today marked the final day of the royal hunting game.

The results will be revealed today.

The Empress’s eyes gleamed with anticipation. With Prince Philip’s strength, winning first place should have been a certainty. She was already eager to see his triumphant return.

Jasmine was no less excited. Although Zora’s performance had exceeded all expectations with the Nether Wolf King, she firmly believed that with Luna’s strength, securing second place would be effortless. Moreover, she believed that Zora might have been heavily injured in the battle against Nether Wolf King and wouldn’t possess enough strength to face the Gale Wolf.

Outwardly calm, inwardly restless, everyone’s attention remained fixed on the exit.

Suddenly, movement stirred there.

Instantly, countless gazes snapped over.

No matter what one achieved in the hunting ground, simply returning alive was already an accomplishment. Still, everyone wanted to know who would emerge first.

Three figures slowly came into view.

When the crowd recognized the woman at the very front, strange expressions spread across their faces.

"What?"