Chapter 803 The Special Award

After a moment's hesitation, Linda took two steps forward and asked Barnes with the utmost respect, "What brings you around here, Barnes?"

Zachary, Tracy, and the other two girls likewise made a slight bow to Barnes to show their reverence.

"I'm here today to present Harley a special award on behalf of the senior leaders of Crane College for his entry into the top fifty of the coliseum's beast competition," Barnes said with a deadpan expression.

As soon as he wrapped up his speech, the crowd was in an uproar once more. They could now speculate that the college's senior leaders manifested great interest to Zachary since they had sent Barnes, an essential figure of the college, to bestow the award in person. It was also a clear indication that they looked upon Zachary in all seriousness. Also, Barnes was notorious for being stern and fussy, not allowing anything to go beyond his control. So, his willingness to come and hand over an award to Zachary while speaking for the college's top management meant he also acknowledged Zachary as a formidable beast tamer.

"Barnes, I must admit it's surprising that you would be so eager to go here and give out the special award to him for what he has accomplished so far." Linda playfully spoke as she darted Barnes a glance. Barnes didn't need to do this on a large scale since any ordinary Imperial Level warrior could do this function. After all, this was no big deal, and Barnes' presence was not mandatory. With this in mind, Linda suspected Barnes might have some other objectives.

"It's nothing much. I'm just following orders," Barnes replied casually before turning to Zachary and said, "Given your outstanding performance in the beast competition nowadays, I feel you're deserving of receiving this special award. However, don't expect that the entire competition would be an easy task. After you get in the Imperial Coliseum where Imperial Level beasts will clash with each other, it will be an absolute challenge for you and your treasure beasts. So, stay humble! Do things within your capabilities. Refrain from doing something you'll regret for the sake of becoming popular!"

"I'll consider those, and thank you for your kind reminders. But can you explain in more detail about this special award? Could I check it out now?" Zachary asked. He didn't care about the warnings Barnes had mentioned. All he wanted to know was what the mystery award would be.

At this point, Crane College's discip

y suspected that they had some other intentions.

"We have all seen your superb performance in the beast competition these days. The top management of our college is also fully aware of your achievements, and they much appreciate you. Their chosen award is consistently not an ordinary kind. However, I feel this particular award is indeed a bit unexpected, but I am turning this over this to you as ordered. The senior leaders gave a specific instruction that if your ranking continues to move up, and if you get in the top twenty, there will be more awards waiting for you," Barnes added, even though his voice was full of misery. He was initially against the idea of giving Zachary any special award. However, the senior leaders stood firm on this offer and seemed intent on pleasing Zachary. Barnes was just a Sage Level warrior at the primary stage, so his objections were not accepted and he could only follow orders.

"What? There will be more awards for him if he makes it to the top twenty?"

"No way! The college had given him so much special treatment! I've never heard of such a practice before."

"Even our Imperial Level warriors rarely receive such treatment."

At this time, the disciples and Imperial Level warriors became disheartened, appearing somewhat agitated, as they exchanged opinions. The Imperial Level warriors, in particular, were unhappy. They didn't understand why their senior leaders were so gracious toward Zachary. Everyone anticipated Zachary to be a fierce competitor of their college's warriors in the coming Imperial Level Warrior Contest. So why was the top management helping Zachary at this stage?