The elders watched the scene and promptly spoke out.

“We must back you up in your wise decision to accept talents regardless of the rules!"

“We must follow your decision!"

“Canaan, we also believe that we should invite the contestants recommended by Maria to participate. Otherwise, it will demonstrate that we are disloyal to Mrs. Jenkins!"

Was she paying for her sneaky trick? Mrs. Jenkins clenched her fists but kept a gentle expression on her face.

Finally, after listening to the elders’ requests, she said, "Since you all support me like this... Of course... The two of them should be permitted to join. But that's all there is to it. The registration period has ended, and any entries received after the deadline will be rejected."

As soon as Mrs. Jenkins finished her words, Canaan and the elders stood up. "Yes, we know!"

Mrs. Jenkins breathed deeply and whispered, "Doris, please help me go back to have a rest..

“These old people really pissed me off," murmured Mrs. Jenkins as she walked away.

On the day of the competition, the young members of the Jenkins family assembled, and donned their uniforms, eager for the competition.

Behind Maria, the bald and assertive Grover and the petite Isla stood out Like a beacon.

“Did you catch wind of that? How audacious of Maria to propose that Mrs. Jenkins allow a security guard and a maid to partake in the competition!"

“Maria is truly remarkable! Even Mrs. Jenkins herself has consented to her request!"

“Who would have expected to find a third-grade powerhouse with extraordinary external force talent and a maid skilled in the art of pill alchemy in the dilapidated Lemna Yard!"

The young ones chattered away about the Lemna Yard, yet they held no grudges against Maria.

They all knew that it was Mrs. Jenkins who had initially put the outsider, Barbara, into the competition against the wishes of the Jenkins family.

After taking the Reverse Pill worth a staggering six hundred million, Barbara was now prepared to vie for resources against the Jenkins family.

The young folks dared not voice their objections to Mrs. Jenkins, but secretly harbored reservations about the unknown cousin Barbara.

Maria, however, didn't receive any hate from them, since she had cleverly outwitted Mrs. Jenkins.

Observing the peculiar dynamics among the family members, Vivian couldn't help but feel bewildered.

The situation seemed perplexing, but she understood the collective disdain toward Barbara, which was somewhat reasonable.

As for Maria, with her meager talent at the primary stage of the first grade, Vivian dismissed her as inconsequential.

The square of the Jenkins family's grand manor had been divided into two distinct sections for the literary and martial matches.

In the middle sat the VIP seats, while the left side hosted the literary competition, equipped with an array of weaponry as well as tools for healers and pill creation.