Tournament Day
It's finally the day. The sheer amount of people filling the coliseum tops any crowd I've seen in this world
In fact, I've only ever seen this many people in one place on TV shows or movies even in Japan. How many tens of thousands are gathered here anyways.
"We're off."
"I'm gonna give it my all!"
"Yeah, take care out there."
"...Don't you think that's way too dry. Can't you be more like, 'I believe in your victory, girls!', or something. You know, some nice pep talks and the likes?"
"I-believe-in-your-victory-girls-!"
"You just copied me outright! And that was way monotone!"
I mean, it's hard to come up with this stuff on the spot.
Telling them, 'Don't get hurt' is meaningless too due to the absolute safety measures put in place.
Even though the matches are separated by ranks, dying is a real possibility when two Combat Job people fight. In fact, it's in all likelihood.
Yet, holding back to avoid fatalities makes for a limp-looking battle. While using non-lethal weapons will make it look like they're play fighting.
The organizer has thus come up with an incredible solution for this conundrum.
They have enchanted the coliseum ring with a special magic formula that automatically revives and heals any fighters who dies inside.
The duels are held one-on-one, and the winner is decided when one side either dies and gets revived or admits defeat.
You'd think such a handy magic formula would see use in real battlefields but the volume of information contained within is too enormous to be put on individual equipment. Even this huge arena has used up its entire capacity to store it.
To top it off, each activation consumes a stupid amount of magic stones as fuel, even a kingdom this big can only afford to hold this tournament once every few years.
By the way, in case you lose your limbs but not at the risk of dying, the kingdom's advanced sacred job users have got you covered, they will heal you back to form.
In short, there's no room for worries. At least about the tournament itself.
I saw off the two as they headed for the qualifier arena and made my way to the audience seat.
The view here covers the entire arena as expected of its stupidly high price. It's probably the best seat around second only to VIP seats reserved for nobles.
The people around me all either look wealthy with posh outfits to match, or veteran combat job that look like they earn a lot.
And then among them is me, looking out of place here. What is this sense of alienation. I'd have gone home if not for Alma and Reina.
"Oy, your seat got a good view it seems. Swap with me."
...I wanna go home already.
The man behind me made that selfish demand. Are you right in the head?
"I bought this seat number. Please watch from yours."
"Aa? Ya askin' for it? Ya sure got guts defying me, a mighty Lv53! Turn your head over here dammit!!"
By 53, you mean 43. That's ten level fraud.
I couldn't be bothered to look at him but that seemed to hit a nerve on the man.
"Fine have it yer' way, I'll make ya understand by force!!"
This man's way too short-fused. I can't anymore.
Just before his fist hit me, I hit it back with an application of mana pile bunker.
I kept the power to a minimum yet I heard a splat sound behind me... I'm too scared to turn around and look.
"Ooooooooooooouuuuuuuucccchhhhhhh...!!?"
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Someone shrieked tragically behind me.
I might or might not have gone overboard but this is a legitimate case of self defense.
"Y-you bastard...!! What did you do to meeeeee!!"
"If anyone did anything, it's you. I took your punch head-on without resisting. My poor head, that hurt a lot, oow."
"Cut the crap you faker!! Die!!"
Oy oy, you seriously still wanna go?
Judging from the flowing outline of his mana, he must be setting up his axe.
...If that's how you wanna play, I'll take you on. ...Hm?
"Bwargh!? ...Ka..."
The man suddenly slumped over like a broken doll just before he could restart his attack.
...State: Paralyzing Poison? Who did it?
"Mr. guard~. This person here just assaulted someone. Please arrest him quick~."
A beautiful blonde woman was standing nearby as she called for the guards with her hand up.
Those long ears, is she an elf? When did she get there... Wait, that's some amazing mana she's got. Checking her level, it's 73.
Over Lv70 means she's got a Special Job like Alma's parents... Okay, maybe she's not quite as strong as those two, but still pretty high up there.
Once the man got dragged away, the elven beauty sat down next to me.
"...That was close. Thank you for the save."
"Hnn? What are you talking about, I have no idea at all~."
The blonde beauty shrugged her shoulders while playing dumb.
That might have annoyed me if she hadn't just saved me.
"You have a paralyzing needle in your earring."
"Ah, you can tell? He was so loud, I couldn't help myself, so I went ahead, like pssh."
"I was worried for a moment there. You were a great help."
"Sure did. That man might have been turned into a minced meat if I didn't step in. Right, ******-kun."
"...!"
"Nice to meet you, Kajikawa Hikaru-san. My name is Aitserina... I'm deeply grateful for your assistance at Vinfitt. My little sister is safe and sound thanks to you."
The blonde beauty moved her mouth to silently utter [Soarer-kun], the same way Lolimast did back then.
...I see. She must be Aitserina, Aina-san who has been mentoring Hero under Lolimast's instruction.
She's incredible. Despite looking thin, not only are her Attributes higher than Hyula-san's, she's also got no opening at all.
If Lolimast is someone that excels in information gathering and leading an organization, this person excels in practical situations, right out in the field.
"Oh no, she was a huge help to us."
"My, how humble of you. The gap between that and this stinging sensation from your aura is simply incredible."
"Not at all. I'm still a fledgling adventurer."
"Please, excessive humility only makes you sound sarcastic, you know? Neora-kun grew so strong so fast like it was a joke, yet the power I'm sensing off you is even more fearsome... I understand now why Ivran-chan warned me to never make an enemy out of you. Otherworlders are terrifying~."
...Wonder how much Lolimast divulged.
Considering she knows about my otherworld status, I suppose I should assume it's everything. Sheesh, does she even understand the word 'privacy'.
"You're not participating, Aitserina-san?"
"Call me Aina. I belong to Special Job. And those with that tier of Jobs output too much power for the barrier enveloping the arena to defend against. That would put the audience at risks so they limit the tournament only up to Advanced Jobs."
"I see. How hard of a hit can it take?"
"Think it can go up to around 3000-4000. Even Special Jobs aren't capable of outputting a strike that strong in quick succession unless they're a special case of Special. Advanced Jobs should be fine."
But Hyula-san's ATK managed to put a crack on a magic beast with over 4000 in defense. Is this gonna be alright?
Well I suppose Hyula-san is virtually only a step behind Special Job. Her Job also specializes in offense so she might be an outlier.
<<For your information, an exploding hit by Kajikawa Hikaru's explosive great hammer, or a hit from the move by the name 'high powered pile bunker' is sufficient to destroy this barrier.>>
...That's fragile. Is this really gonna be alright?
"Oh looks like they're starting from Advanced Jobs. You'd think they'd start from Apprentice class first for these shows but there's a lot of people who can't wait for the best parts."
"And then some of them go home early once they've had their fill, I take it."
"Well, there are rumors going around about the Hero participating in the mid-class matches. A lot are going to wait until they caught a peek at least."
The hero huh. Apparently he 'character make'-ed himself into a girlish boy, wonder how's he like.
"How strong is this Hero-kun."
"Hmm, honestly his Attributes and Skill Levels are pretty much Advanced Job-tier. You'd think he got this tourney in the bag already."
"Well now, I can't wait to see the guy himself."
"Oh and don't forget about his two companions, they're not bad at all. How about your side's prospect, Alma-chan and Reina-chan right?"
"To be frank with you, I believe they won't fall behind."
"Really... Fufufu, this is getting interesting. Might be the first time, Mid-class matches looking more intriguing than the Advanced-class."
She looks like a parent watching over her children and their growth. I'm not one to talk though.
We're starting with Advanced Job. I've never watched a battle between humans before, so I'm getting a tad too excited unbecoming of my age.
...Let's forget about the incoming trouble and enjoy the show for now.
I've got popcorn and cola ready and all too. Munch, munch.
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