"Isn't this really outrageous? Four consecutive matches pitting first-years against fourth-years, one after the other," Chloe said.
"Who knows, it might just be a coincidence. Besides, if we really want to win this tournament, we can't just choose not to play fourth-years," I said.
"Yeah, you're right. I was just a little annoyed and thought it was intentional, because four consecutive matches pitting first-years against fourth-years," Chloe said.
Then we looked back at the projection. Mr. Alan had returned to the arena to announce the next contestants.
"Let's move on to the next match. This time, it's a match between mens. Let's take a look at the match schedule," Mr. Alan said.
The match schedule appeared on the projection. The names of the contestants were still unseen, but they slowly began to appear. The next match was Darryl, a third-year member of Elevrad, against a fourth-year male student.
"This time, it's a third-year against a fourth-year," Charles said.
"I told you, Chloe. The previous match was just a coincidence. The first-years happened to be matched against fourth-years," I said.
"I guess I was wrong," Chloe said.
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The match continued until 1 p.m.. Since 1 p.m. was break time, the match was paused for an hour and resumed at 2 p.m.
So far, senior Darryl has advanced to the round of 16 after defeating a fourth-year student.
A third-year female student, a member of Elevrad, has also advanced after defeating a second-year female student.
Princess Amelia has also advanced after defeating a fourth-year female student, and senior Vanina has also advanced after defeating a third-year female student.
Enzo has also advanced to the round of 16 after defeating a second-year male student, becoming the first first-year student to advance.
Meanwhile, another first-year student has fallen, this time Glenn and Troy, who were in my class, also fell after facing third-year students. The only first-year Class B male student participating in the mens' tournament also fell after facing a second-year student.
Since it was now break time, the tournament arena was filled with spectators who wanted to go out to eat and drink. During the tournament, the academy cafeteria was open and served free food and drinks during break times. Students, nobles, and other important figures were allowed to order food and drinks from the cafeteria for free, but this was only valid during break times.
Although the cafeteria served free food and drinks, many chose to purchase food from the market and shopping areas, unwilling to wait in long lines at the cafeteria just to eat and drink.
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In a special room.
"Break time is running out, so I'll take my leave, Your Majesty. I'll go get some food and tour the academy," said Duke Remy.
"Feel Free, Lord Duke," said Queen Kayana.
Duke Remy left the room. After a few steps, he encountered Miss Karina.
"Greetings, Lord Duke," said Miss Karina, bowing.
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"No need to be so formal, Ms. Principal," said Duke Remy.
"Excuse me, Lord Duke. By the way, where are you going?" asked Miss Karina.
"I'm going downstairs to buy some food," said Duke Remy.
"Isn't there anyone to buy you food? Then I'll have one of my staff buy you some," said Miss Karina.
"No need, Ms. Principal. I intend to buy some food myself while I tour the academy. It's been a long time since I've been here," said Duke Remy.
"Very well then. I have business with Her Majesty the Queen, so please excuse me, Lord Duke," said Miss Karina.
"Feel Free, Ms. Principal," said Duke Remy.
Miss Karina continued her steps toward Her Majesty the Queen's chambers, while Duke Remy continued to watch her until she entered the room.
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In the special chamber where Queen Kayana resides.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. Are you free right now?" asked Miss Karina.
"I suppose so. I was waiting for my meal, but it looks like I'll have to wait a while longer. Do you have any business with me, Ms. Principal?" asked Queen Kayana.
"Yes, Your Majesty. If possible, I'd like to speak with you privately," said Miss Karina.
"Very well," said Queen Kayana.
Queen Kayana then signaled to the knights accompanying her to leave the room. The kngihts understood and immediately left.
"*Haaaahhh, I'm tired of speaking so formally," said Miss Karina.
"Fufufu, it's so cute to see you speak so formally, Karina. So, what did you come to my room for?" asked Queen Kayana.
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After the break, the academy tournament resumed. This time, it was Irene's turn to compete, facing a second-year female student. Their match didn't last long, Irene won and advanced to the round of 16.
Next, it was Charles's turn to face a second-year male student. Although the match was quite intense, Charles managed to win and advance to the round of 16.
Next, it was Chloe's turn to face a second-year female student like Irene. Their match was quite intense, but Chloe managed to win and advance to the round of 16.
"Prince Charles and Princess Chloe are quite impressive, Your Majesty," said Duke Remy.
"Yes, it seems they've improved during their time at the academy. Irene also seems to have gotten stronger," said Queen Kayana.
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The academy tournament was still ongoing. Lillian was currently lying unconscious with numerous wounds. In front of her was senior Nadine, holding her gun.
"The match for the womens' academy tournament was between Lillian Aurora Nielba and Nadine Emerald........,Nadine Emerald wins," said Miss Nora, the supervisor who had previously refereed the academy entrance exam.
It had been a long time since i'd seen her, and this time she was the referee for the womens' academy tournament.
"It seems senior Nadind is too much for Lillian to handle," said Charles.
"Yes, especially since senior Nadine is the strongest student in the second year," I said.
After that, senior Nadine ?returned to the hallway to the second-year waiting room, while Lillian was carried on a stretcher by the staff to the infirmary.
We then returned to staring at the projection in the first-year waiting room.
"Let's continue with the matches. We're moving on to the mens match. Looking at the chart, this is the final match for the mens in the top 32. Let's see who's going to compete," said Mr. Alan.
"I'll go first," I said.
"Are you going to advance, Rid?" Chloe asked.
"It's obvious. I haven't had a turn yet, and this is the last match. So it must be my turn," I said.
"Good luck, Rid," Charles said.
Irene also cheered me on.
Then I headed down the hallway to the tournament arena.
The names of the contestants for this final match appeared.
"The contestants for this final match are Rid Archie from the first year and Charlos Roa from the third year. Let's welcome these two," said Mr. Alan.
The crowd began to cheer, and we both entered the tournament arena.
"Hmm, is that you?" I asked.
"Where are your manners, you bastard? Call me senior," Charlos said.
"I have no respect for you, so I don't need to call you senior, but I didn't expect you to participate in this tournament. It seems you're quite strong, having made it through the qualifiers," I said.
"I was just holding back before, but now I'll make sure to embarrass you in this tournament," Charlos said.
"Nothing will change," I said.
"What do you mean?" Charlos asked.
"Okay, stop talking. Are you two ready to compete?" asked Mr. Elgin.
"Ready!" we both said.
"Then, let the match begin!" said Mr. Elgin.
As the match began, I immediately rushed towards Charlos.
~Secret Sword Art : Dragon's Breath Slash~
I immediately attacked Charlos with one of my techniques. Charlos didn't have time to defend against the attack and was struck squarely. When my sword strike struck him, the floor of the tournament arena beneath us began to crack and crumble.
Charlos was then thrown into the arena wall behind him, causing it to crumble as well. Charlos fell to the floor along with the debris of the destroyed wall. He was unconscious, blood slowly pouring out of his body. The audience was shocked.
"I told you, 'Nothing will change,' you still can't beat me," I said.
-To be continued
