"Before that, I want to say something." She looked around the crowd thoughtfully then continued, "In this year's Beast Master Contest, both the Qi Clan and the Cao Clan have shown excellent performance. Tate from the Qi Clan and Beast Master Rookie from the Cao Clan have shown their great strength, especially in the final competition. This is why it is very difficult for me to choose a winner between them. Tate from the Qi Clan is a disciple of Immortal Hua, the Miracle Beast Curer. His medical skills were superb, and the Beast Curing Skill he practiced was also quite mysterious. He will contribute a lot to our Timber Deity Empire. I plan to recruit him to the royal family."
As soon as Alyssa finished speaking, all the other people in the hall became excited. They all thought that she was saying all these because the Qi Clan had won.
"Thank you for your appreciation, Your Royal Highness." Alexander's face lit up with joy. Like the other people in the audience, Alyssa's remark made him think that the Qi Clan would win in the end.
"He does have great medical skills but he is not honest. Even if he's talented, he's still a despicable man! Am I right, Your Royal Highness?" A man's mocking voice suddenly echoed from behind them.
Everyone's jaw dropped in astonishment, as they wondered who would have the audacity to say such things. They turned around only to find that the man was Rocky.
"How dare you talk to Her Royal Highness that way? Do you want us to end your miserable life?" Alexander was furious. His reddened face was distorted by his rage after he heard the way Rocky talked to Alyssa.
The others also thought that Rocky was bold for even daring to question Alyssa in public.
On the other hand, Lucilla and Lucas were worried about Rocky. If Alyssa's temper was stoked by his disrespect, it was not only Rocky who would be in trouble but also the whole of Cao Clan.
"Ahem!" Alyssa cleared her throat and glared at Rocky who, in return, gave her a meaningful smile. Seeing that smile, she felt uncomfortable as if she was a prey being stared at by a hunter.
"What Beast Master Rookie said is correct. Tate's medical skill is excellent, but he is small-minded and has no tolerance, and that is a great disappointment to me," Alyssa added to everyone's surprise.
The expression on Alexander's face changed dramatically. His joyful countenance was wiped from his face in a flash as if he had stepped on dog poop, as what Alyssa had said seemed to bring the Qi Clan from heaven to hell.
The onlookers were also puzzled, and they wondered why Alyssa praised Tate first only to belittle him later. It was like she gave the Qi Clan some tasty candy but then slapped them afterward. No one could figure out what she was up to.
"Alyssa, it's a competition of strength, not moral quality. You should not take moral quality into consideration," Geoffrey piped in, feeling that something was wrong.
"That is true." Alyssa agreed with him unexpectedly, which once again confused everyone.
"The five judges present all agreed that Tate from the Qi Clan has better skills. So, I think he should be the winner," Geoffrey added.
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