As the top-ranked team in the qualifiers, the First University School Hunt Team earned the right to choose a gate first.
To Zheng Qing's surprise, Zhang Shuzhi, who came from Jiuyou Academy, did not choose the gate originally belonging to Jiuyou Academy. Instead, he chose the gate that had originally led to First Plaza.
In the Puppet's words, "This represents the School Hunt Team's incomparable courage, broad-mindedness, and open vision." It had to be admitted that the Puppet was a master at closing remarks.
Immediately afterward, the four academy hunting teams, unsurprisingly, chose the gates that had originally led to their respective academies—or rather, they had no other choice. The outcome was so dull that the boos from the surrounding stands were noticeably louder than the cheers. Even the Puppet could not come up with any more fine words and could only dryly repeat the educational philosophies of the academies.
The Judgement Hunting Team came sixth in the qualifiers. Its captain, Erwin Hoffman, had been last year's best hunter in the School Hunt Competition and enjoyed considerable popularity throughout First University.
He chose the gate that had originally led to the Divination Institute.
Zheng Qing was slightly disappointed. This had been the gate he had picked in his mind. Since he had decided to rely on Divination Magic to find their destination, he had originally hoped to receive some boost of mystical energy while passing through the gate of the Divination Institute.
"...Next up, the seventh-ranked team in the qualifiers: the You Zui Hunting Team!"
The Puppet's seemingly tireless voice echoed through the First Grand Hall, high and resounding. "As a young hunting team, Youzui has achieved remarkable results in the brief year since its founding..."
Zheng Qing did not continue listening to the Puppet's endless nonsense. His gaze wandered