Chapter 102 (1/2)

Summary of the last chapter in three lines

Partic.i.p.ant introduction.

Gargis shows his certain kill attack.

Result: The winner is Grey.

After finis.h.i.+ng the repair of the venue, preparation of the certificate and prize money, and others preparation, Grey who is in the waiting room is called over.

In the middle of the stage, the king, the generals, and the civil servants are already waiting for the award ceremony, however, the only one that appeared on the stage is just Grey.

Originally, the champion, the runner up, and the two people in the third place are supposed to appear, but the other three besides Grey are injured so badly they can't appear.

「We will start the award ceremony for the Fighting King Division. In addition, because the other three partic.i.p.ants other than partic.i.p.ant Grey are under medical treatment, they're not going to partic.i.p.ate in this award ceremony. Partic.i.p.ant Grey, please proceed to the front of the king.」

That announcement is announced by the announcer.

「Masked knight Grey. All the battle you have shown, all were fantastic fights. It's worthy of praise that you become a champion after pus.h.i.+ng aside all those strong warriors. Therefore, here is the commendation for you. Congratulation!!」

The expression he had when he was still in the VIP seats is now gone, he gives the commendation with a smile.

「Thank you very much.」

Only saying that much, Grey receives the certificate and the prize money.

In the middle of the loud cheers from the venue, Grey whispers to the king with a voice that can't be heard even by the referee.

「I fulfilled my part. Now it's your turn.」

The king seems to almost changes his expression, but he still maintains his smile. Though her cheeks are twitching.

「P-Please continue your effort in furthering yourself!」

After only saying that much, the king waves his mantle and then leaves the spot.

The audience have a question about the king's behaviors which is different than usual, but with all the cheers going around everywhere, those questions are drowned by them.

Next Day

Grey become the champion of the fighting king division, this is the hot topic of everyone in the streets.

How the final is a battle between two unmarked partic.i.p.ants, how their strength are far better than the winning candidates, how the winner of that battle won the match with overwhelming power, and that the winner hides his face with a mask.

Every one of them is talking about these topics, this enlivens the festive mood in the city more.

However, the real person behind the mask, Souta, doesn't feel anything by the rumor about himself. Although, Dina by his side is trying to keep her mouth shut because she must not tell the truth, though her expression looks happy.

The two aren't interested in the matches of the other divisions which still ongoing currently, and so the two spend their time shopping with the money they won through the bet. They don't have any interest in weapon and armor, but if there are magic tools that interest them, they will buy it, other than that, they enjoy the festival by buying items and tasting the foods from the stalls.

Souta fulfilled the condition that was proposed by the king by becoming the champion of fighting king division of the battle tournament. A young man from the castle visited Souta yesterday to leave a message from the king that said that he wanted Souta to wait for the matter of reward until the entirety of battle tournament is over. For one, it's difficult for the king to make time as he and the other top person of the country are needed to watch the tournament every day and if Souta come to the castle at this timing, there is a possibility that the people who are trying to uncover the ident.i.ty of Grey might become suspicious and connect the two together.

Therefore, Souta and Dina decide to just enjoy the festival and go shopping. Of course, it's not just for fun, they also gather any information about other countries they can get. In order to enhance their diet, they also buy ingredients and spices unique to this country. Incidentally, they buy them in the unit of barrels.

Come noon, they head to the usual shop.

「Oh my, you come today too I see.」

Zofi welcomes them with the usual smile.