76 – Exchange Meeting (3)
The first day of the academy exchange meeting went smoothly.
In accordance with the duty of ‘exchange meeting’,
It really opened up a forum for conversation where students and professors could get to know each other and discuss research topics.
Of course, they couldn’t just leave me alone.
“Sir Leon, are you interested in monster ecology?”
“How is the equestrianism of the Kingdom of Legrum, Sir Leon?”
“Please teach the Holy Knights of our church country a lesson.”
Everywhere I went, attention poured in.
Not only the knights, but even the wizards rushed at me with their eyes sparkling.
I kind of understand what they mean.
‘Building personal connections, what.’
The fact that he survived against the Grand Master of the Empire of Darkness, Archmage Jeffrey, had already spread throughout the surrounding countries.
It must be a mindset to leave a mark on me, who will become a superman in the future.
Then, just mixing a few words together is like success.
There is a reason for the line that appeared in a noir movie I saw in the past, saying that I was going to a sauna with a high-ranking person.
It is a natural human instinct to want to boast about meeting a famous celebrity.
But I had no intention of having a long conversation with them.
Every time they tried to talk to me, I declined with the same words.
“sorry. I have an advance. Let’s talk next time.”
I felt like a parrot because I kept repeating those words over and over again.
To the point where it feels like your lips are blowing out.
It would have been more comfortable if I had approached him with hostility.
‘Because I just need to give it away.’
I stood in front of a full-length mirror to make a final check on my uniform.
Today is the second day of the exchange meeting.
It’s the day I start in earnest.
He was selected as the representative of the Knights Faculty of the Academy in Prüch and participated in the tournament.
When I open the gate and go outside, I see Lady Catherine waiting for me in front of the carriage.
Unlike me, who made a special appearance at Sir Ferdinand’s request,
She was caught by the rule that ‘first graders cannot participate in exchange club tournaments’ and had to watch.
“It’s too bad.”
“yes? What?”
My mistress, with blue eyes like lakes,
The beautiful girl with shiny silver hair tilted her head.
“It’s a pity that the lady can’t come to the tournament.”
“It can’t be helped, can it? I’m still in first grade.”
“It’s because it’s a pity that I went up to the 5th class a while ago. If the young lady came out, I would have won.”
Recently, Catherine came to an epiphany and finally became a 5th class mage.
There was still a long way to go until the 7th class, which is called the Great Wizard, but just reaching the 5th class at the age of 20 was a great enough feat.
I’m just a bit special
“no. Because Leon would have won.”
“If the lady is my opponent in the finals, I will withdraw. How can a butler beat his master?”
“So you’ve already won a lot against me, right?”
“I? Are you talking sparring?”
“no.”
She shook her head.
“then?”
“This one.”
The owner lady raised her hand and pointed to her chest.
“Because I was the one who fell in love with you first, couldn’t I have been defeated in the end?”
“What is that… … .”
Let’s look at it with an absurd eye,
Catherine covered her mouth and laughed.
“Whoops. Still, losing to Leon doesn’t feel too bad. Rather, it should be good.”
“no… … It’s strange that you say that. Listening servants will misunderstand.”
“haha. Isn’t that always the case?”
The old coachman sitting in the driver’s seat smiled benevolently.
At those words, Lady Catherine’s smile grew a little thicker.
I hurriedly got into the carriage and held out my hand to her.
“Let’s stop talking nonsense and let’s go. It might be too late.”
“I know.”
As she grabbed my hand and got into the front carriage, the maid waiting outside closed the door.
Before long, the lady spoke to me from inside the large carriage that was leaving.
“I look forward to it. Leon’s game.”
“not really. It’s like an adult getting involved in a kid’s fight.”
“Is Leon saying that still 20 years old?”
“… … Well.”
“You’re not trying to make the ridiculous claim that you’re still a year older than me, are you?”
“When the hell are you talking about, that.”
You’re talking about ten years ago.
Come to think of it, I think I was like this when I first met her.
I must have fought like a child when I was old.
are you a year older
am i a year older
I was playing with such childish kids.
Well, actually I had more.
‘It’s not one year old, it’s a problem that even if I can’t do it, I’m 20 years older.’
A day will come when I will tell you.
I opened my mouth as I met her blue eyes staring at me.
“I’ll win everything on behalf of the lady.”
“I will believe you.”
The lady’s face as she said that was full of a bright smile.
***
The largest gymnasium in Prüch Academy was the Great Hall located in the center of the academy’s main building.
A place where there are seats for tens of thousands of people to watch.
The building in front, built magnificently like a coliseum, was the main hall of the main building where the tournament was held.
People are huddled together in the corner of such a large gymnasium.
“Oh, wait in line!”
“Don’t cut in line!”
It is a place where talented people from all continents gather, so it is a crowded place.
The atmosphere was like a Dottegi market, but this was the ‘betting area’ that could be called the flower of the tournament.
A glimpse of my name through the colorful stalls.
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Just looking at it, I could see that the current highest dividend is me.
Since I, the first person on the continent to become a sword master at the age of 20, took part, it is said that the final is worthwhile.
It was an obvious result without looking at it, but the enthusiasm of those who wanted to bet was very hot.
‘It has no choice but to be.’
This is the place to bet.
It was a choice between victory and defeat, but the themes varied.
Which players will advance to the round of 64, which players will advance to the finals,
There were not one or two boards where you could bet on which player would win.
Traditionally, the most popular event has been to hit the championship candidate, but this year the popularity is fading because of me.
I didn’t even want to bet my money on it.
‘If you’re willing… … He must be a finalist.’
There were more supernovas from other academies than seniors from the Prüg Academy in the final candidates.
The level of the Prüg Academy is far higher than that of other academies.
If students sparred with each other, it was almost certain that our side would win in a hundred out of a hundred cases.
However, the number of geniuses is much higher in foreign academies as of this year.
Of course, there are also geniuses at the Prück Academy.
Miyawa, the daughter of Duke Kaisel, and Princess Laura, a superior-class powerhouse.
And Ugo, who has Overrank’s ‘Shield of God’, is an example.
However, Ugo and Miya did not fall under the ‘new student special exception rules’ that I received.
To make matters worse, Princess Laura, who was a strong finalist, declared her absence due to health reasons.
‘Not for health reasons… … It’s because I’m busy walking around.’
I left one piece of advice for Princess Laura, who visited me a while ago.
Absorb the forces of the Four Princes and the Five Princes, who should be confused by now.
You may sell my name,
Increase your power as much as possible.
‘That’s how I’ll be able to deal with the Crown Prince or Prince Lee.’
The power of the Three Princes was also great, but
It’s nothing compared to Prince Lee or the Crown Prince.
The one to be especially careful of was the crown prince.
He always has a good laugh and is actually receiving the most support.
The forces also overwhelmed the other princes.
Bring down all the other princes,
In the end, if only the crown prince is defeated, it is over.
‘Even if I absorb only half of the forces of the Four Princes and the Five Princes, I’ll be able to do it with the Three Princes.’
I walked towards the betting area.
Then, people who saw my face widened their eyes.
“Oh, Sir Leon!”
“What happened to the betting area… … ?”
“Are you here to bet too?”
Old and young, they wondered why I, a tournament participant, was here.
“Are you here to bet on yourself?”
“No way.”
There is no point in betting all your fortune on me winning.
The dividend rate has converged to 1 infinitely, and there will be nothing left after removing the commission.
I passed them and approached the dealer in charge of betting.
A female dealer in a white suit.
She smiles brightly as she looks at me.
“Welcome, Leon.”
“Nice to meet you. Could it be a secret bet?”
“I will see you.”
The dealer, a young man standing next to her, took me to a nearby private room.
“How much would you like to bet on?”
“Before that, can you show me what sports are there?”
“Here it is.”
The young man took out a list of betting events from his bosom.
Having accepted it, I
I took a closer look at the Faculty of Magic.
‘As expected.’
I heard that there is no name in the Knight Faculty tournament.
A participant in the Faculty of Magic Tournament.
This grade representing the Holy Religious Nation.
Excellion Ruthfield.
After confirming the name of the saintess, I smiled inwardly and told the dealer.
“I will bet on all events in the Faculty of Magic tournament.”
“… … Are you saying you want to bet on all sports?”
“Yes. All sports.”
Soon, a black hole in the form of a black hole appeared in the air right next to me.
A sub-space obtained by defeating Duke Geoffrey.
The dealer froze in place with his mouth wide open at the waves of gold coins pouring from inside.
“From the round of 64 to the semifinals, I will bet my entire fortune on this person’s victory.”
A saintess participating in the exchange meeting tournament for the first time this year.
There was no way she would get tired of the other gossips.
The dealer asks my bet with a bewildered expression.
“The final is… … Aren’t you going to walk?”
“Yes. I will not bet on the final.”
No matter how strong the saintess is, most of her power will be hidden at the exchange meeting.
then,
The result is as determined.
I answered confidently while looking at the heap of gold coins.
“Because I will definitely win.”