The origins of topsword competitions are as old as the nightrays.
In the early days of Nightray, there were no students even though they established educational institutions at best by spending a lot of money.
In the eyes of the people at the time, superhuman knights were just a different race from themselves.
They wanted to keep doing what they were doing, instead of thinking that they had talents they didn’t know existed.
Thanks to this, only the children of swordsmen families who would have become knights on their own even if they hadn’t set up a school were the only ones who entered Nightray.
It succeeded in raising the average level of articles, but there was no income at all in discovering new talent.
The Top Swords Tournament was one of those tournaments created for propaganda under such circumstances.
Returning to the dormitory, Noah asked Thiu about the Top Sword Competition.
“Top Sword is a competition that originated when free knights roamed all over the country to solve problems in areas out of reach of the central government.”
“So you’re talking about unemployed drivers going around looking for jobs and doing volunteer work to make their names known?”
“… … It’s not wrong, but when you say it like that, it looks too cheap.”
“How do you earn a living? Meals are an important issue.”
Tiu sighed and continued his explanation.
“Anyway, that’s why the tournament is held all over the country, testing the five abilities that are said to be the virtues of a knight. In other words, it is not a competition that ends in a day or two.”
Since it started like that, the schedule was quite tight even now that only students can participate.
“Even so, this time it’s an intramural tryout, and the finals are an international competition held throughout the summer vacation.”
“Noah, you originally said you would go see your grandfather during vacation. But will you be okay?”
“How are you? You sent me out to gain experience, so I’m not going to say anything about it.”
“Certainly, it would be perfect for gaining experience as I am participating in other countries, but… … .”
As the amount of prize money was large, it was a tournament in which many promising foreign players participated.
After graduating from Night Ray, it could be said that the future was bright.
However, becoming a knight in other countries did not immediately lead to a blooming life.
They also had problems with their livelihood.
It means that it is not that easy to aim for the championship.
“What if I don’t win? Then I met someone stronger than me. You can learn a lot there.”
“I mean, it’s easy, but usually you can’t do that.”
You can become stronger by fighting opponents stronger than you.
This was an unquestionable theory.
However, the more talented he was in swordsmanship and the stronger his desire to win, the harder it was to accept defeat.
How much more is losing in an open place called a tournament?
It was very difficult to move forward while showing one’s shortcomings.
Apart from swordsmanship skills, it is possible only if the mind is strong.
‘How many people can sincerely think like that in Night Ray?’
Talent is important because hard work is fundamental.
And if you focus on one thing all your life, you can’t help but feel proud or competitive.
Being able to put down your ego and aim for a higher rank was such a great thing.
“Okay, then I’ll join too.”
* * *
Rumors that Noah and Tiu had applied for the Top Sword Selection Tournament quickly spread throughout the school.
As close as Veronica, who is the center of a recent topic, Noah’s actions were also attracting attention from many people.
In the midst of this, it was inevitable that Noah would draw attention to the fact that he participated in the contest to select people to represent the school in an external competition.
“He said he applied for the Top Sword Tournament this time.”
“The first year? Wasn’t it forbidden to participate in external competitions in the first year? Did you hear that from your senior?”
“It’s not forbidden by school rules. If you’re just going to represent the school, it’s a tradition that was created to build up your skills and go.”
“Are you saying that the princess looks after you?”
Noah ate in the student cafeteria listening to the whispers around him.
It looked like this every time I came after the entrance ceremony, but I couldn’t help it.
This is because basic meals are provided free of charge.
Since the school is so big, I had to go out for a while to find a cheap restaurant.
Now, the ranking has risen and pocket money is coming out, but as Noah, who did not receive support, he had to save it when he could.
I’ve already spent all the money I brought with me in the first place.
If I didn’t spare it, I wouldn’t even have the money to go back to see my grandfather.
‘Besides, the rice is delicious compared to digging wild vegetables every day.’
Knights eat as much as they use their bodies.
Thanks to that, Nightray, a knight school, also pays a lot of attention to what they eat, so the taste was unusual.
As I was eating alone, a table was placed across from me.
“I knew you would.”
“huh?”
Looking up, Miho was smiling at him.
“Are you trying to f*ck all these guys this time? Seeing your name on the top sword contest, I applied right away.”
I didn’t really think so, but I couldn’t answer because my mouth was full of food.
Miho accepted Noah’s silence positively.
“We don’t have to follow the rules made by the thugs. is not it?”
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“No, it is. You don’t even have to apply.”
“If you go out, you can hang out with guys from other countries like Mr. Oren, right? That alone is good.”
Oren, an instructor of overseas martial arts, was a temporary instructor who was called in due to his relationship with Regina.
Although he taught all kinds of weapons, he himself was a master of all of them.
For the 899 students, he was also a person who broke the prejudice that foreign knights were weak.
“By the way, Tiu? You two passed the exam together.”
“It’s hard to see each other’s faces after applying for top sword. So what about the retest?”
“hehehe, I already passed.”
The original selection process was a method that allowed honest evaluation because the content of what was being evaluated was not known.
Therefore, in the retest, he said that he was rolling so hard that he was inevitably in a state of unconsciousness.
He would not be scared if he created a dangerous environment like before, so he went to make his body difficult.
Surprisingly, it was Miho who passed the retest first.
“Compared to the training I’ve done so far, that’s just chewing gum to me.”
“It looks like you’ve been training pretty brutally.”
“Nothing like cancer. I lost a player to you, but the guys from the 8th generation, who grew up drinking elixirs, don’t work for me either. What happened anyway?”
“what?”
“What is it, it’s a ranking match!”
Miho, who was away because of the retest, passed and came out, only to hear that Noah had a ranking match with Frank.
However, there were many rumors about the results of the ranking match, so it was hard to know what was real.
“According to the rumors, the princess intervened and stopped it.”
“stop?”
“The princess, who was enraged at Ribéry for doing a vile thing, intervened. The ranking match was canceled and the Ribery family apologized. isn’t this There have been all sorts of rumors, but this seems to be the most plausible.”
“uh… … About half right.”
It was right that Veronica appeared, and it was right that Ribery apologized.
Although it happened independently of the results of the ranking match.
‘Well, no one has seen it, and everyone who participated is keeping their mouths shut.’
Defeating Frank was not something Noah was particularly proud of.
It wasn’t that great of an opponent, and it wasn’t a pleasant fight.
Conversely, from Ribéry’s point of view, the ranking match was lost and the princess threatened, so no matter what rumors were circulating, she couldn’t open her mouth.
It doesn’t make sense for all of Ribery to apologize for Noah winning.
In the end, it was reasonable to think that Veronica was involved in the ranking match itself.
“Or that you lost the ranking match, but Ribéry used a mean trick, so the victory was forfeited.”
“They were kind of like that.”
I never would have imagined that there would be so many people coming to school with knives.
I didn’t know that the determination to fight would not be so far when the subject came with a real sword.
If he had normally entered the wheel battle to pass the time, Noah would never have arrived in time for the race.
With one easy mindset, that number was swept away by Noah Hana.
“Did you say it was petty?”
While chatting with Miho, there was a person who spoke to the two of them.
‘Because this is a problem.’
As much as I can hear the sound of others talking, the sound of talking from this side also spreads well.
In the Empire, even if you are not a knight, you learn rigid body techniques to improve your physical strength.
In this place, where even the chef has been training in his martial arts skills for decades, small talk is not much different from talking with a loudspeaker.
“Who are you?”
“This is Fabio Narvaez.”
He ended his explanation with that.
‘Ah, this guy… … .’
It was Noah who had seen these guys many times after entering school.
‘People from well-to-do families think that if you tell them your first name, everyone will recognize them. Aren’t you stupid?’
Unfortunately, Noah half understood the name.
“Eight generations?”
“okay. He is a direct descendant of the Narvaez family, part of the 8th family.”
I did not know the name Fabio, but I had heard of the surname Narvaez.
If you are at this school, the names of the 8th generation family will sound in your ears.
Because of that, Noah couldn’t help but dislike Fabio even though he met him for the first time today.
‘Damn it, I recognized him only by his real name.’
“So what’s the matter?”
“You and your friend just insulted Frank by spreading false information that he had used a mean trick. I have to apologize for that.”
“It’s a lie… … .”
To Noah, the party involved in the incident, it was just a laughable sound.
“I will defend his honor as a friend. Draw your sword.”
“How are you? Do you know that I can’t pull it out?”
The same is true of Noah.
Hearing this, I had no intention of just passing by.
When Noah stood up, the people around him who had only noticed were standing up.
Aura unique to students.
They were Fabio’s gang.
‘The number is fourteen. Are they all top rankers?’
They know Noah is up to something.
It wouldn’t be easy to arrange things as easily as those Frank had sent before.
‘If you attack at the same time, it’s hard to subdue them without getting hurt. I have no choice but to bleed… … .’
“for a moment!”
The situation was on the verge of pulling out the sword right away.
An intense aura suppressed the life in the restaurant.
“Great!”
“This can’t be… … ?”
again and again.
Two girls walked between them, unable to lift a finger and rolling their eyes at the intense force.
None of the people present knew his face.
The twins of the Ribéry family, who are the youngest among the 15 immovables who reign at the pinnacle of Nightray.
Roselia and Linaria were there.
“long time no see.”
Fabio looked elated when Ribery’s twins appeared.
No one else, but a Riberian.
He naturally assumed that the twins would be on his side.
But the reality was different.
“What are you doing now?”
“I was thinking of taking care of the cheeky guys who insulted Frank instead.”
“Is it an insult?”
Fabio was excited and exaggerated what Noah and Miho had said.
The longer the story went on, the more the twins’ expressions rotted, but Fabio thought it was because they agreed with his opinion.
“… … So I was going to keep that honor on behalf of my close friend.”
“They said they were playing with each other, so it’s just that pair.”
“yes?”
Even the ignorant Fabio could realize that something was strange at this point.
“no. Go on. I wonder what will come next.”
“What is that… … .”
“I remember that there was an official position on this issue from the parent family. Are you kidding Ribery?”
Linaria then drove a wedge in front of everyone.
“I’m sorry, Junior Noah. Please forgive us for all of this.”
At those words, everyone in the restaurant opened their mouths.
Noah looked around with satisfaction and replied with a smile.
“What. Maybe. It must be difficult to manage because the children are in a mess. hahahaha.”