The referee’s whistle to signal the end of the match resounded throughout the stadium.
Theo stopped moving.
“…heh, heh, heh.”
Theo took a breath.
The breath was closer to that of a dying person, rather than being exhaled after intense training.
Theo’s face and shirt were all soaked in red blood.
It was all his own blood.
Other than that, there was no holy place.
Blood was also flowing from the hand holding the long sword for fighting, and his legs were constantly shaking.
After using the amplified [Overlord] for nearly 3 minutes, his body was like a sandcastle that would break if touched with his hand.
The match was over, but Theo still couldn’t wipe the blood flowing from his eyes and nose.
It was difficult to even lift one finger.
The tingling of [Twisted Noble Dignity] came up, but now I’m used to the pain, so it didn’t hurt too much.
Theo whispered softly.
“This… won.”
Without being able to move even a single step from the standing position.
But he was still holding the sword in his hand.
“Te, Theo!”
Irene rushed over and supported Theo as he was about to fall.
* * *
All matches in this tournament are over.
Silus collapsed not long after the match started, but Nike was able to deal with Theo and Irene without difficulty by herself. No, it was rather overwhelming.
However, in the end, without a decision, the time limit for the match was over.
After the match, Silus still couldn’t get up and was carried out on a stretcher.
A therapist is standing next to Theo, providing first aid, such as wiping blood and applying medications.
The audience murmured as they watched Theo, Irene, and Nike on the pitch.
“Which team won? I don’t know how.”
“A while ago, the referees gathered and went to the waiting room, and I think we were having a discussion there.
“Damn it, damn it. I gave all my fortune to Nike.”
“Giggle, you bastard. So I told Theo Tim to bet? The Nike team only eats 10% of the food on foot, but that’s it. It makes me hungry just looking at it.”
“Wow, that’s a real Neike crazy guy. Did you see that too? To block attacks from behind without seeing it. Where the hell did such a guy come from?”
“I heard that it’s an empire. There’s no one-man corps. If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be a problem to give them a warrior’s license right away?
“Nike… it is said that if you walk the path of martial arts, you will become a [God’s great warrior], and if you walk the path of the devil, you have the qualities to become an archmage. It wasn’t an exaggeration.”
“I think so too, Vice Guild Leader. It is a bit sad to walk the path of nothingness. As you are well aware, isn’t there a shortage of wizards in our guild? He also had the [Master of Mana] trait from the time he entered school, so if he grows up well, he can become an archmage for the first time in a few hundred years after Odius Hannibal.”
“It might be possible with that child. By the way, Theo is great too. Neike’s inaction is etched in his mind, but his strategy and swordsmanship are also quite high. With that kind of skill, why is the rank at the bottom?”
“······ During the second semester, it is said that he acquired a new characteristic. This is reliable information.”
“Nike, she’s so ridiculous. It’s been two years since I’ve been a journalist, but I thought I’d seen a lot of heroes in my own way…”
“I’ve also been a journalist, and it’s the first time I’ve ever seen a guy like Nike. In the previous evaluation of the Braves Faculty’s practical match, it was much longer than when I had a match with PL. The game lasted 3 minutes. I guess.”
“I think so too. By the way, where are you going to take me?”
“All guilds on the continent must be aiming. They’re not even nobles, they’re commoners. Look at those who are still preparing to jump out.”
“Ego, I’ll prepare myself for the slump. But Theo is really beyond what I thought. I’ve seen incumbent warriors fight friendly battles before, but if you look at your senses, there’s not much difference, right?”
“The sense itself won’t be swayed by the current intermediate warrior. Of course, his strength is a bit lacking, but that can be compensated for. I like that guy’s guts. And in this tournament, it was the only one that gave Neike a valid hit.”
“Oh, come to think of it, that’s why Neike put a dagger in his magpak. But, Theo, is he okay? Even after receiving treatment, he still has a cold expression on his face.”
“··············Theo is originally that expression, nah.”
After a minute or so, Marie from the relay stand walked towards the arena and said:
[You’ve been waiting a long time! I just got the news from the judges that the winner of this Knights Faculty Lee vs. Lee tournament has been decided!]
—Oh, oh, oh, oh!
The crowd cheered, urging Marie to speak.
Marie came up on the pitch and stood in the center of both teams.
[Hohoho, I want to enjoy this moment a little more since it’s been a while since I’ve been on a broadcast, but I’m not good at talking round and round, so I’ll announce it right away! The winning team is Theo & Irene! A team that has always made a difference in this tournament! But it was not a surprise, it proved that it was a skill by winning! Everyone in the audience, please give the winning team a strong round of applause~]
Marie raised her hand and pointed to Theo and Irene, and at the same time the audience cheered with enthusiasm.
He was excited, but Theo still had a calm face.
Irene hesitated and looked back at Theo and the audience.
Marie smiled and continued the broadcast.
[All judges decided unanimously! The main opinion is the number of people at the end of the match! The unexpected, early retirement of Silus student really helped! But Neike struggled alone. Theo and Irene, while dealing with two people at the same time. When I saw it, I felt my heart swell. Please give a strong round of applause to the Nike & Silus teams, who were both runners-up~]
Likewise, the audience clapped their hands.
[Ho ho ho. All of a sudden, a lot of time has passed, but the interview with the winning team should not be missed, right? You can’t just go away again this time, student Theo~?]
Marie tried to approach Theo.
But-
Theo immediately turned his back and walked to the waiting room.
Winning a championship or an interview doesn’t seem to matter at all.
“Come with me, Theo!”
Irene immediately followed Theo.
[Ah, student Theo seems to be in very good shape, hahahaha…]
Marie looked at her back and smiled awkwardly.
* * *
Without interviewing, I went straight to the waiting room.
I was afraid that the [Amplification Sphere] brought in secretly would get caught, so it’s not like that.
The duration of [Disguise Scroll] is three hours.
There were about 30 minutes left before the finals started, so there’s no way they’ll be caught.
There is only one reason.
Because fatigue was at its peak.
Anyway, I couldn’t lie down on the arena.
Thanks to the strengthened [Twisted Nobility’s Dignity], it barely moves its fragile body whenever it moves.
Moving now was close to a miracle.
The treatment I received from the therapist was also not very effective.
Irene, who was supporting me, said.
“Te, Theo, are you okay? Shall we call the therapist again?”
“…and yes. Please.”
Having said that, I arrived at the waiting room and immediately lay down on a bench.
[You have cleared the sudden quest. You have obtained 5 shop gold coins as a reward.]
[Total Reward: 5 Shop Gold Coins]
The quest completion window pops up, but I don’t even have the strength to look at it.
‘Finally done.’
But it was ruined.
Winning is good, but the physical condition is the worst.
This is the first time I have used the amplified [Overlord] in minutes.
Even I used it for close to 3 minutes.
At this rate, I couldn’t move for at least a week.
‘I am sick. A real dog bastard.’
Two days later, on Saturday, I have to accompany Marie to the association’s regular academic seminar…
And from next week, Monday, I have to go to school again…
‘Can not help it. Trust Amy.’
If you’ve seen the game, you know I’m not in a good shape.
If it were her, she would do something about it.
I don’t like being dependent on others, but I can’t help it now.
······The fact that you have earned a lot of profit other than the gold coins in the store is a relief.
He also developed a lot of practical skills, and made a lot of progress in swordsmanship.
Besides, he made a good mark on other undergraduate students, numerous reporters, and guild & national officials.
I’ll probably be on the front page of most newspapers tomorrow.
…and Nike.
Contrary to what I saw only through the monitor screen, I realized just how strong it was when I actually attached it.
Again I saw When the dagger was hit in the forehead, Neike’s eyes suddenly fell cold.
He didn’t look like that out of anger. It just means ‘I’ll do it right’.
It’s a scene I’ve seen countless times in this movie.
cliché level. Neike, whose eyes suddenly went cold, slaughtered the enemy.
‘But nothing happened. Rather, I think they looked at it.’
A situation that did not exist in this work. Neike immediately returned to her original innocent eyes.
Anyway, strong Nike is a good thing for me.
The stronger he gets, the easier it is to stop the Academy Destroying.
Anyway, I need to sleep for a while.
Until Amy comes to pick me up…