Chapter 29 Admission Test (6).
The day the tournament starts.
The academy was literally buzzing.
It must have been for this after a lot of preparation a few days ago.
“Come on, delicious skewers for only 5 coppers!”
“Predict the winner game! Test your eyes!”
Of course there are street vendors.
To the appearance of people who appear to be outsiders discussing.
“The number one is, of course, the student of the Sword Saint!”
“What are you talking about!! Did one or two of the seven heroes’ disciples enter the school this time? The saying that the swordsman is the strongest is an old saying!”
“You can’t ignore a different race! Have you guys ever seen a beast race!? That big size! Strength! Ordinary people wouldn’t even think of attacking!”
With various people coming and going, the event becomes a truly gigantic festival atmosphere.
It was only a three-day tournament, but it was one of the largest events in the imperial capital, so people’s interest was bound to be great.
“Isn’t the princess also enrolled this time?”
“Yes! Isn’t it the youngest princess whom His Majesty the Emperor cherishes so much! He says he has great swordsmanship skills, so it’s worth looking forward to!”
“This admissions tournament is going to be really exciting!”
Starting with the princess, the disciples of the 7 heroes, those called geniuses, and even the different races.
At this moment, there was no story to warm up the ecliptic hotter than this.
The emperor is also considerate of the citizens of the ecliptic to enjoy the festival at this time.
Don’t over-control.
The fact that public and private gambling takes place is just as it should be.
However, since people are flocking to it, they increase the number of guards and pay special attention to public order.
Isn’t gambling an indispensable part of a fight showdown?
So, rather, the academy also refines it to the word “Winner prediction game” And makes it possible to gamble with little money.
Compared to private gambling, this is at least healthy.
It is true that even if it is only 10 coppers, if my money goes in, the concentration level will increase and people will enthusiastically cheer for it.
It is said that there is nothing like this to heat up the atmosphere.
Balt, who was heading to the tournament arena with Victor and Robin, is impressed.
“As expected, Empire. Lively.”
I also hope that Geryuntu will grow like this in the future.
The reaction of Victor and Robin is not much different.
“Wow… I’ve never seen so many people. Older brother.”
“It is indeed the ecliptic. It’s amazing to see so many people come together and enjoy the festival.”
Because they left the dormitory early, Balt and the others were able to afford to buy and eat some food from the street vendors.
“Mmm! This is delicious!”
“This one too! Kill me? Older brother?”
The attire of tournament participants is unified. That’s why Balt’s party was quite conspicuous.
Even if it’s not the clothes, there are things that stand out because of their huge size.
People see Balt and the others and gossip.
“Who is that? Participant? How can a person grow that big?”
A quick-witted man sees Balt and shouts.
“Barbarians! I heard a rumor that a barbarian prince entered the school this time! A barbarian for sure!”
“So, then, is the barbarian escort next to you?”
“Sure! Wouldn’t it be natural for a prince to have an escort or two!?”
“But you’re wearing a contestant’s outfit?”
It was Robin and Victor who suddenly degenerated into Baltic escorts.
“Wow, since I go with Balt-hyung, I hear the sound of escort warriors… Even if you look at it like this, no matter where you go, you won’t be beaten by your size.”
“Ahahahaha, I can’t help it. Balt is really huge.”
These two guys are kind-hearted, so they laugh at the words of passers-by.
“Keuheum, did you not think that it is because you guys have a body that can not be pushed back even when compared to Geryuktu?”
Robin and Victor’s faces light up at Balt’s words.
“Great! Would that make you feel better?”
It’s normal to hate being teased for being a savage, but I rather like Victor and Robin.
“I must go soon.”
“Let’s go! Time to show some muscle greatness!”
***
A battlefield like a huge coliseum.
There are two sparring grounds in the huge Growundt Academy.
I didn’t know why two sparring grounds of this size were needed, but it was probably necessary for occasional combat events.
There are about 2,000 students enrolled this time alone.
This is why even if it is to be held as a tournament, more than a thousand matches must be played.
Participants must defeat and overcome the 3 matches today and 3 matches tomorrow, and from the day after tomorrow, the final tournament will be held in earnest by selecting the finalists.
The number of matches that can be played at one time in each arena is 50, so a total of 100 teams can compete at once.
It’s quite tight, but there is a story that the preliminaries end quickly because there are off-site and time limits.
If 200 people do it 10 times, it is already 1,000 jeon. Repeat that three times and your day is over.
Opponents are random.
No one knows who their opponent will be in advance.
It is said that there is an intention that you do not know when, where, and with whom you will fight.
At most, the only thing you can know is the opponent’s name before the match starts.
Walt and Robin will compete in Stadium 1, and Victor will compete in Stadium 2.
“Brother! Fighting show! Robin you too! I’m sure I won’t fall out of the preliminaries!”
“Don’t worry, Victor. See you in the finals.”
“Ha ha ha! Okay! See you later!”
Like that, Victor disappeared to Stadium 2, and Balt and Robin also head to Stadium 1.
I prepared as much as I could.
The only thing left now is to prove how far you can go.
***
“Hello citizens of the Halkin Empire!! The day has finally returned! An academy tournament in which the best talents in the empire fight bloodily!!!!”
Seeing that even a moderator who amplified his voice with magic was accompanied, you can see how serious the event was.
“Wowaaa!!!”
A thunderous roar is heard and the stadium vibrates.
It is a huge coliseum with as many as 50 stadiums.
Nevertheless, the host’s words are clearly audible even to the people in the corner.
It seems to be sound magic that combines not only amplification but also various complex magic.
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This is the great thing about magic. It’s not just useful in combat.
Balt is watching the stadium situation with a giant crystal ball in the waiting room.
“The best entrants of all time! Disciple of 7 Heroes! Princes and princesses of different races! And countless geniuses of the continent! It couldn’t be more glamorous than this! Growundt Entrance Tournament Now! Start!!”
Doong Doong Doong Doong Doong Doong Doong Doong Doong Doong Doong Doong
“Bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bamba!”
In addition to the voice of the host announcing the start of the festival, even the imperial orchestra appears, raising the heat of the festival even more.
The spectator seats are literally full.
There were even rumors on the market that money was spent to obtain scalping tickets for this tournament.
Robin, who was watching the crystal ball with Balt, says.
“It’s finally starting!”
Robin also seems to have his heart beating.
“Well, I see.”
“Then I will prepare. Balt. It’s your next turn.”
Bald’s turn is next.
“Okay, good job, Robin.”
***
“The winner of Stadium 14! Robin Ashe!”
“Waaa!! Courtier! Courtier! Courtier!”
As expected, Robin’s popularity was awesome.
This is because the referees at each arena, who are aware of the participant’s profile, informed the audience of the participant’s background.
“aaagh! Handsome!!”
Robin has a pretty good looking face, except for his muscles.
Robin, who finished his first match with a victory, comes into the waiting room and punches Balt.
“It’s cool, you’re a courtier’s apprentice.”
“hahahaha, no big deal.”
The courtier’s specialty is a strong bow, and she also uses an interesting martial art.
Shooting a bow is of course, but it is, so to speak, a melee archery that uses the enormous steel bow as a weapon.
It’s called archery.
Well, it would be a shame to use those huge muscles to shoot an arrow.
Befitting an ignorant name, Panda with a Bow was enough to dazzle people with the performance of using arrows and a huge longbow as melee weapons.
Because people cheer for unusual things.
Robin was unexpectedly full of entertainer talents.
Thanks to that, Robin won his first match without even pulling the bowstring.
Next it’s Balt’s turn.
“Come on. Balt, I’m not worried at all.”
***
“Next opponent! The wild southern absolute! Kwan’s son! Baltic Geryntu!”
“Wow!! Barbarity! Barbarity! Barbarity! Barbarity!”
It’s an unpleasant word, but it doesn’t sound like that at this moment.
“The opponent is the loser of the west! The 4th son of Grat Kingdom! I am the youngest son of a famous swordsman! Jerry Grat!”
“Grat! Grat! Grat!”
Balt is a swordsmanship of the Kingdom of Grat that you have never heard of, but is famous for using a great sword that is quite dominant.
Perhaps it’s because he used a greatsword, his muscles are developed to some extent.
“Hey! Barbarian! It confirms to the audience that its size is a decoration!”
Jerry sets up his posture vigorously.
This is an unusual posture with a greatsword slung over your shoulder and your hand stretched forward.
On the other hand, Balt is standing upright with his arms crossed. The folded arms are bulging and create a sense of intimidation.
“Yang! Preparation! Start!”
With the referee’s cry, Jerry rushes in at high speed and strikes Balt with his greatsword.
But Balt doesn’t even move.
‘This bastard? Don’t you avoid it? You mean you want to die?’
He is still an aura user on the 3rd floor.
He has a fairly decent level of achievement to use the aura sword.
The savage in front of me looks great on the outside, but I can feel only one circle of magic.
‘It’s not my responsibility!’
Obviously killing an opponent on purpose in this tournament is punished, but in unavoidable circumstances it is usually exonerated.
It is unavoidable for sparring like a real battle.
That’s why there are deaths.
Because of the idea of being a savage, Jerry’s hands become more bold.
If he was a child of the neighboring kingdom, Jerry would have reaped the sword, but why? It’s because I have a heart called.
Since there is a good healer, he thinks he won’t die.
A drop of an arm can be treated quickly if attached right away.
The moment you hit Balt on the shoulder like that!
Tung!
Jerry’s great sword bounces off with tremendous counter-resilience.
“What, what!?”