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Chapter 490
Chapter 490
Chapter 490
Chapter 490 - Explanation of the Rules
"Ladies and gentlemen, since everything seems to be ready, we will now commence the tournament," Chancellor Franz announced to the entire stadium using magic.
For a moment, the coliseum fell silent. The two contenders they had all been waiting for were about to appear.
Although there was a proposal to hold several preliminary matches, the Emperor rejected it. The fame of these two would simply overshadow anyone else's; they wouldn't serve as a proper opening act.
The audience was there to see the duel between these two. And rightly so, as it was rare to see SS-rank adventurers take center stage to this degree. Especially against the Brave House.
Royals, frontline soldiers, adventurers - the common people of the capital are different from them. Seeing a member of the Brave House or an SS-rank adventurer, let alone them fighting against an equal opponent, is a rarity. The people can't help but want to see it.
And even the Emperor, who was used to most forms of luxury, was intrigued.
But the audience fell silent.
They were engulfed by the fighting spirit of the two who walked out simultaneously.
One was the prodigy from the Brave House, boasting cherry-blossom-colored hair and emerald-green eyes - Elna.
The other was a mysterious figure in white robes with a black mask, one of only five SS-rank adventurers on the continent - No-Name.
Both were currently unarmed.
Their swords were to be provided by the Empire.
As everyone fell silent, the chancellor quietly announced, "Two swordsmen have stepped up to this stage on behalf of Her Majesty the Empresss birthday. One is Elna von Amsberg, the captain of the third knight brigade of the Imperial Guard. The other is No-Name, an SS-rank adventurer of the Adventurer's Guild. Both are ranked among the highest-ranking swordsmen on the continent."
"Thank you to both," the Empress briefly said.
Further words were unnecessary.
Several swords were then prepared in front of the two fighters.
"You may choose your weapon from these," the chancellor explained, "I assure you there will be no foul play, in the name of the Empire's honor."
Upon hearing these words, both extended their hands to the swords.
In their hands, any ordinary sword could easily become a legendary blade.
But just then,
"Silver," Prince Arnold interrupted.
"What is it?"
"I don't want to hear any excuses if you lose and I don't want to hear any complaints afterward."
"Are you referring to your childhood friend?"
"Of course, I'm talking about No-Name."
"That's interesting. But indeed, it wouldn't be fair to let the Empire handle everything. Chancellor!"
Silver's voice echoed through the stadium.
His interruption was unexpected.
However, the chancellor remained calm.
"What can I do for you, Silver?"
"As one of the SS-rank adventurers, I'd like to offer my own solution. I'm not saying I don't trust the Empire, but there might be those who don't want the Brave House to lose, and lower-level dishonesty might not be preventable."
"That's reasonable. How will you settle this?"
"I'll let my apprentice lend her own sword. Since the Empire prepared the venue, there shouldn't be any objections, right?"
His final words were directed at the Emperor.
The Emperor nodded in agreement.
And then,
"That's fine. Do as you wish but you're responsible for this."
"Very well. I swear on my past achievements that I won't let this duel be tainted. Chloe!"
Upon hearing her name, Chloe appeared from the path where No-Name had walked through.
For this occasion, Chloe was supporting and guarding No-Name.
Well, this was the expected flow of events, though.
Silver handed her a sword.
"This sword, Black Fang, is the one my master used. This won't lose to any Imperial sword."
Her declaration echoed in the silent stadium.
The cheers started again.
Chloe went to the arena, handed Black Fang to No-Name, and then left.
"This is getting more interesting," the Emperor said, grinning.
The beginning of the ultimate duel between the Brave House and the mysterious SS-rank adventurer was finally starting.
TL's Notes:
Uploading this chapter early for patreons since I cba to upload this at work tomorrow
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