[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-156":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Adventures of Hulim",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1882007,2498,"Chapter 156: Representing the Clan in the Tournament","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-156",156,"\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the captain had predicted, Hulim was indeed summoned by the Elder Council.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she arrived at the royal castle’s audience hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a heated argument was already underway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......What do we do now? Without those three, who are we going to send to the tournament!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else can we do?! They’ve already left!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then go get them back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get them back? Are you talking nonsense? They left from the royal castle—rumors are already spreading outside! How could we possibly get them back?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what about the tournament?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then find someone else!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are we going to find someone el......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the chaos, Hulim walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arguing stopped abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes in the audience hall turned to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, human! Why are you meddling in the internal affairs of our White Cat Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone immediately questioned Hulim—undoubtedly one of those dissatisfied with James and the others’ sudden departure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of attitude is that? When did our White Cat Clan have such a rude person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young lady, don’t worry. We won’t let these guys bully you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right away, those who approved of Hulim driving the three away voiced their support for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you talking about? Bullying? I’m just asking a legitimate question!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s your idea of a legitimate question?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the audience hall erupted in arguments again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, everyone be quiet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the throne, Bars spoke up to stop the commotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elders, we’re here today to reach a decision on this matter—not to quarrel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders looked at each other and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak one by one. And...... I hope you elders will note this! She is not only a noble from the Pasara Empire, but also a child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Bars glanced around the audience hall with a scrutinizing look—his meaning clear. Finally, he silently gave Hulim a reassuring look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the elders began to speak one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hulim Hayelar, tell us your motives. Why did you do this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first to ask was someone who objected to Hulim’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding that......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim had just started to explain when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a minute——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure suddenly burst in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?! Why are you interrogating Hulim! She didn’t do anything wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the figure rushing in and making a fuss, the elders were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miko, what are you doing!?! Is this the place for you to cause a disturbance? Get out of here at once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bars shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father——! It’s you who’s in the wrong! What are you doing? Why aren’t you helping Hulim! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko shouted back at Bars, forgetting all formalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bars’ face darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not helping? Isn’t it you who’s messing things up!?! What could have been easily smoothed over—you just had to complicate it, didn’t you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miko, stop fooling around here. Get out immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not leaving! If anyone leaves, it’ll be Hulim and me together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko stood her ground angrily, showing no sign of leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone stop arguing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, another voice cut through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at all of you. What a mess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw who it was, everyone in the audience hall fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bars quickly stood up from his throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Eperu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other elders also stood up hastily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandma~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko immediately felt like she’d found her backbone, throwing herself into Eperu’s arms with a wronged look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There, there, my good granddaughter~. With me here, no one can bully you two!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eperu patted Miko’s head gently, then looked up at Bars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not so old that I can’t walk. Why—am I not allowed to come?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-No, Mother, of course you’re allowed. It’s just a trivial matter—there’s no need to trouble you......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you do know it’s a trivial matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eperu glanced around the entire audience hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Making such a fuss over something trivial. Since when has our Elder Council meddled in so many things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-No......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders hung their heads in embarrassment, not daring to meet Eperu’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t care what legitimate reasons you have—none of them justify picking on a child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you understand, then the meeting is adjourned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, but......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do any of you have anything else to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! Nothing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders shook their heads hastily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a voice suddenly rang out among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I say something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim—who was clearly the protagonist of the meeting but had been repeatedly interrupted from the start, not even getting a chance to speak before being forgotten—finally spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As all eyes turned back to her, Hulim finally finished what she’d been trying to say earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can represent the White Cat Clan in the tournament.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire audience hall froze, falling eerily silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait...... Do you know what you’re saying? Aren’t you a noble from the Pasara Empire? You want to represent us in the tournament?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One elder said in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim countered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a rule that prohibits nobles from other countries from serving as external aid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Well...... There isn’t, but......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there’s no such rule, then why can’t I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-This...... Y-You’re really willing?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, all the elders’ eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is great! This is perfect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then this matter is easily resolved!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders grew excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim’s combat record was solid—James and the other two were no match for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for this interrogation was that they had never considered Hulim as a potential external aid from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the four great powers, nobles each had their own allegiances. Unless they belonged to the same faction, it was unheard of for a noble to represent another clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had assumed Hulim would hold the same stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They never expected her to take the initiative to offer. Since she didn’t care about such allegiances, how could they object?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hulim, you’re really willing?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko stared at Hulim in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Child, don’t force yourself. With me here, no one can pressure you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Grandma Eperu. This isn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Eperu suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......So when you asked me that question earlier, you already had this plan in mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though your way of going about it is just as straightforward as your question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eperu recalled the question Hulim had asked her and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Huh??\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko looked back and forth between Eperu and Hulim, her eyes filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are they talking about? I don’t understand......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, quiet down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bars sat back down on his throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Hulim solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hulim, have you made up your mind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, King Bars. I’ve made up my mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bars glanced around at everyone and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I intend to gift Hulim Hayelar one of our treasured magic tools that protect the will as payment. Do any of you have objections?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No objections!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That magic tool...... Well, the tournament is also important......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......No objections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-No......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though some hesitated, the Elder Council ultimately did not oppose the proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim: \"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed she wouldn’t need to specifically ask for payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Hulim Hayelar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bars said again, with great solemnity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you willing to accept this magic tool as payment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I accept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that—after dealing with the men who had bullied Miko—Hulim also resolved the issue of entering the Hekadiza Mountains......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Royal Martial Arts Festival...... I’ll go participate then......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>",1259,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.917Z",1,"novelbin.me","4044373835bcefdb53c55e12861eb149571c3dc9175d49fd56a06134bda748f5","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-157","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-155",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]