From the back of the flying Helze, Riaās high elves group parachute down.
After their descent, they quickly remove their parachutes and gather together in a good position.
Each of them is fully armed and is on their way to attack a fort.
The fort is a simple one. It was made three days ago and the lamias and the mountain elves are defending it.
ā¦.
This is supposed to be the opening of the martial arts tournament, why does it look like some sort of military training?
Because itās exciting?
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ćWe would have won if it was nightā¦.ć
They were not able to set up the flag at the designated location within the specified time so Riaās team lost.
Theyāre frustrated.
On the other hand, the lamias and the mountain elves are happy with their victory.
Iāll plow it now.
Take the things you donāt want to become fertilizer.
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The martial arts tournament finally started.
Since the opening was long, it was held until noon.
This time, in addition to the usual common section, warrior section, knight section, and brave section, there will be a king section.
The king section was added because of the complaint of those who are in the model matches. In model matches, no matter what happens, they can only fight once.
Initially, it was a battle royale format where everyone will fight with everyone at once but that would be too dangerous so it was changed to a normal tournament format.
The dragons have moved to the king section so thereās no need for the brave section toā¦.ah, the kuros and the spiderlings will be the ones fighting instead?
Thanks.
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After completely leveling down the fort, I watch the game from my usual seat.
Though that seat is kind of boring.
Especially between matches.
Normally, I would be accompanied by Loo and Tier but they have to work as referees since Hakuren and Rasuti are pregnant.
Kuro and Yuki are also preparing since theyāll be in the king section this time.
In short, Iām alone.
Eh?
You spiderlings will accompany me?
They are the fist-size spiderlings who wonāt be part of the tournament.
Great.
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I thought Alfred, Ursa, and Tiselle would come back to join the martial arts tournament but they werenāt able to.
They seem busy.
Thatās a good thing but a bit saddening.
In their letters, they said that theyāll return this winter so I have no choice but to wait for their return.
Gol, Sil, and Bron were also busy so they werenāt able to come back.
They were also planning to return with their wives but, itās a shame.
Maa, they should also think of their wivesā convenience.
I donāt want them to just selfishly decide to bring them here.
However, I canāt help but think about the distance between the royal capital and Big Tree Village.
If they donāt use the teleportation magic of Beezel or ancestor-san, it will take them one month to travel from the royal capital to Village Five.
What can I do about it?
Because of that, I thought of the monorail Iām building for Village Five.
I thought of connecting Village Five to Shashaato City and Shashaato City to the royal capital.
When I consulted the civil servant girls, they said that it will be extremely difficult but if Iām only asking if it is possible, it is possible.
They said that the possibility of the wooden rail being stolen is almost certain so it will not be able to properly operate.
Right, wood from the trees of the forest of death is expensive.
Then, how about building a normal iron railā¦.
That is easier to resell and more flashy than wooden rails so being stolen is also certain.
Thus, I felt the harshness of reality.
I also caused trouble to the civil servant girls who were busy preparing for the martial arts tournament.
Iāll apologize at the assessment meeting.
By the way, ancestor-san and Fushu, who are regular participants, werenāt able to participate.
They seem busy supporting the newly found country.
The destroyed Goruzen Kingdom.
ā¦ā¦
Do your best.
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The matches went on smoothly. The common section, warrior section, and the first round of the knight section ended.
Because of the long opening, that will be all for the day.
It is time for the banquet.
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The next day.
After the knight section, the model matches called brave section and king section were held.
The winner of the knight section was Kierbit.
Compared to the old days, I think she can fully control her strength now.
Thatās what my eyes saw.
The model matches called brave section were battles between spiderlings and kuros as well as Loo and Tier, and Gran Maria and Raz Maria.
The battle between Loo and Tier is their usual battle.
It was Tier who remained standing until the end, in short, she won.
As for the battle between Gran Maria and Raz Mariaā¦.
It looks like Gran Maria is the more powerful one.
However, the match was fully controlled by Raz Maria.
As a result, Gran Maria struggled and wasnāt able to show her strength.
Kuudel and Corone said that the match was fully led by Raz Maria.
Raz Maria is the victor.
She did not hold back against her daughter.
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King Section.
The demon king is one of the participants and everyoneās expecting that.
The demon king did not even need to say anything.
Heās just concentrating.
Heās preparing for the draw lots.
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I was surprised to hear that Pirika will participate in the king section.
I heard it was Markās recommendation.
He said she already has the strength of the previous generation sword saint so Mark gave up his slot for her.
ā¦ā¦
I see. So, you made Pirika your scapegoat, right?
No?
If you say so butā¦.your sweating too much you know.
Ah, whether you win or lose, there will be various problems in terms of position.
So your solution is to not participate?
Okay, Iāll agree with you.
But you have to support Pirika since you recommended her.
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The participants in the king section are Kuro, Yuki, Zabuton, Dors, Raimeiren, Girar, Guronde, Doraim, Grafaloon, Domaim, Kwon, Kworun, Seriken, Demon King, Pirika, and Youko.
It was adjusted so that there will be 16 participants.
There are many participating couples but matchups are fair.
It is all left to draw lots.
The highlight isā¦.Pirika.
Her first battle was against the demon king.
The demon king was very lively.
And strong.
However, Pirika played a good match against the demon king.
Looking at that battle, I think Markās recommendation was not wrong.
The demon king won in the end.
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ćOuch, ouch, ouch, that sword, it hurts a lot.ć
The victorious demon king is smiling while being treated.
I think Pirikaās sword was something made by Wilcox.
When he saw Wilcox making a sword, Gutt was quite depressed.
The next day, he was making swords like his life was on the line.
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And Wilcox.
You used Gurondeās scale to make that sword, arenāt you?
No, I did say that you can use materials as much as you like.
But I thought you were referring to magic iron powder.
Iām not angry, Iām not even disturbed.
However, if you are going to make something from Gurondeās scale, please let me know.
Look, Gucci looks troubled.
Safety first.
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The winner of the king section is Raimeiren.
Hiichirouās support seems to be effective.
Kuro defeated Kworun and Yuki defeated Domaim but in their next matches, Kuro lost to Girar and Yuki lost to Raimeiren.
Okay.
Iām glad that you donāt have any major injuries.
I had prepared some world tree leaves for Pirika but it looks like sheāll be fine with just healing magic.
I canāt waste them so Iāll give them to Loo later.
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After that, it was the usual banquet and the free for all matches.
I think this yearās martial arts tournament was also exciting.
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In the free matches, Pirika challenged Gulf but she lost.
ćWhy?ć
ćBeing able to predict the other partyās action is the basics of all the basics. Learning that a few days ago wonāt mean anything to someone who knew it for a long time.ć
ćIn other wordsā¦.ć
ćYou can still get stronger.ć
ćRight!ć
ćAlso, when I was watching your match, I noticed that you still donāt have a finisher move.ć
ćFinisher moveā¦..Iāll do my best!ć
Gulfās position as a master seems to have been protected.
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AN: If it is the stronger participants of the knight section, they will be able to fight against the demon king.
That means even if Gulf is a weaker participant of the knight section, even if he canāt win, heāll be able to fight decently against the demon king.
In other words, he can also fight against the awakened Pirika.
Also, if Gulf fights against dragons, he has no chance of winning.
Pirika also has no chance of winning against a dragon.
In short, sheās lucky in her draw lots.
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Rough Comparison
Demon KingĀ Ā Ā Combat Power 1000ļ½2500
Pirika Ā Combat Power 100ļ½150
+ False Sword Saint (if opponent is a person +50, if not -50)
+ Sword Saint (if opponent is using a sword +100)
+ Future sight (if future sight has effect +150)
+ Dark Attribute Sword (if opponent has dark attribute +300)
+ Awakened (negative buff immunity)
Gulf Ā Ā Combat Power 150ļ½300
+ Future sight (if future sight has effect +150)
+ Anti Future sight (if opponent uses future sight +100) ā Effective against current Pirika
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+ Finisher move (when used during a match deciding moment +100(can only be used once))
Rabbit Ā Combat Power 200
+ Future eyes (if can be used against opponent +500)