Rejecting the King's offer

Initially, King Stephen was expecting one of the disciples from the top secrets to win the Champion's contest; however, who would have thought that the entire top ranking would be dominated by the disciples of the vagrant cultivators.

As for the first position, it was occupied by Ajax, a squad member of the Hazegroove mercenary squad.

If any of the disciples were to get the first rank in the contest, King Stephen wanted him to marry Princess Daphne and join the royal family.

Even though he could betroth Princess Daphne to Ajax, there was not much information on Ajax.

'If only I gained much information on Ajax, I would have directly made him my successor by giving the royal family to him.'

Looking at Ajax, King Stephen muttered to himself.

'Also, what a waste of time to send him into the Sacred Pool. There was no change in his cultivation even after staying in the Sacred Pool.'