181 177 昇進するために定められている、上からのボーダーラインは存在する。 (1/2)

At the signal for the start of the judges, the battle between the dark elf and the dragon begins.

The two clash in the center of the coliseum as the crowd cheers.

Now, before we go to watch the tournament, there is one thing you need to know.

To participate in this tournament, there are certain conditions for participants.

You are not allowed to stand on this stage unless you meet certain conditions.

Is it easier to understand it as being like a regulation time in athletics?

”Wow, the dark elves have been beaten one-sidedly.

”Hmmm... I don't think this fight is all that strong, that it is. Are you hiding your hand, that you are?

”Look at the look on your face. I don't think we can afford it. The genie is out there, but how good is the wizard going to be?

There are several conditions, and if you can meet any of them, you will be allowed to stand on this stage.

The first match is currently underway.

A dark elf, dressed as a sorcerer, holds a staff and uses spirits to confront them.

The dragonborn, with his huge frame, holds a large shield and wields a spear as tall as his body with one hand.

Of course, these two men have participated in this tournament after fulfilling these conditions.

Such a typical battle between the rear guard and the vanguard.

The scales seem to be swinging in favor of the vanguard lizardman, if my eyes are to be believed.

It fights calmly and moves in a leisurely fashion, repelling the spirit's movements with its shield and the scales that grow on its strong body, steadily pushing the dark elf in.

The dark elves that are being pushed around are also trying their best to resist using spirits and magic, but anyone can say that defeat is only a matter of time.

Kaido, Minami and Kitamiya have all expressed their impressions of the game, and their impressions are likely to lead to the outcome of the game.

”Hmmm... It's not what I was expecting.

Sure, Nan and the others say whatever they want, but what about your actual strength?　From my point of view, so much.

Compared to that demon?

”...... yes

”You don't have to be confused, Katsu, Amelia. They are not wrong. In fact, the dark elves are not even as good as the Lord. The dragonborn has some dragoning left to do so he hasn't reached his bottom yet. But compared to that demon their strength is much lower. That's why you're not as powerful.

After listening to Himik's commentary, I had the same thought as Katsu and Amelia, so I understand.

As the battle for the rank of general, I thought that there were people with equal, if not equal, ability to Kio and Fusio, but that's not the case.

Himik has actually faced the two instructors on several occasions.

Follow me as I walk around the company and meet those two.

Instructor Kio is delighted to meet a strong man and Instructor Fusio is intrigued by the unusual Himiku.

I thought it was going to be a battle, but just as I was about to say, they listened to me and settled their differences.

It would be instructive to evaluate Himiku's strength based on what I felt at that moment.

Now, that being the case, these two are inadequate to become the Shogun, but they are actually on the stage for this battle.

So, what is the standard required for the tournament?

”I was wondering, what are the requirements for this competition?　I'm supposed to be recommended by my instructors.

Yes, there is. There are three main types of recommendations. The second one is the one with superior intelligence. This one is like the immortal king or the tree king who unites us dark elves. And the third one who has a special ability and shows his strength with it. This is the king of the generals, Kiro and the late Mushiko. Both of them were skilled in the ability to create armies and were evaluated for this. There are others, such as the Giant King, who met these requirements on average and was ranked as a general based on his overall abilities, but he is a somewhat unique case.

I see, so my recommendation would be a pretty exceptional treatment.

Yes, you can get rid of the recommendations of ordinary people. It's only because of the recommendations of the two incumbent generals that it makes sense.

I sit in the window seat between Suela and Memoria, listening to the commentary and watching the battle.

When I heard that the format in which I participated was quite unique, I smiled wryly.

The way I participated was a right that those who wanted to be a high ranking member of the demon king's army would want for their throats to be cut off.

Then I could say that it was natural to be resented.

I feel bad for all the participants who entered this tournament in the first place.

”I'm sure their eyes are sure. So I'm not too worried about it.

Yes.

Sometimes you can measure a fighter's strength just by looking at him.

The way I see it, both of them can win if they fight.

It's depressing to think that those participants hate me too, but as Suela says, you don't have to worry too much about it.

It's simply that they and I had different ways to participate.

It's not so much the armed forces as it is the conditions under which those two participated.

Yes, Jiro-san is right. They are the chief's sons, both are highly regarded as candidates for the chief and the dark elf is from another village and makes a pact with a senior spirit of wind and water. I heard that the dragonborn is the best martial artist in my village.

So, does that mean that you have to meet the requirements of either intelligence or ability to participate?

”Yes, it will. I suppose that would include recommendations from other chiefs, village chiefs and nobles.

Instructor Kio, who unites his subordinates with force, and Instructor Fusio, who unites his subordinates with intelligence.

Even for the same general, the top position is different.

Regardless of the means, only those who have shown strength are allowed to stand.

Then they are not nearly good enough.

Yes, Memoria is right, perhaps one of them will not become a general even if they survive.

It's not just a matter of how many times you've been in the past, it's also a matter of how many times you've been in the past.

...... It's not just a matter of winning. Is that the case?

That's what I mean.

It will not be a half-hearted thing to win this stage.

In addition, all Suela was talking about was the requirements to participate in this tournament.

There are additional conditions, or, in this case, criteria, for becoming a general.

There is a line, a borderline, in this tournament.

If the prerequisite for participation is the track and field regulation time I mentioned earlier, then the prerequisite for becoming a general is probably a world record.

Suela's explanation and the judgement of their abilities from memory.

Those two led me to a solution.

”No matter how much you win this tournament, you won't be able to take the title of general unless the demon king approves. In other words, this tournament is just a stage to show your strength. As a result, if they think I'm not good enough, that's all the better.

Even if the result of winning the championship, if the result is not up to the standard of the leaders' approval, it cannot be said to have passed.

But that can't be helped.

This world is even more of a meritocracy than usual.

The weak, or in this case, those who don't show their strength, will not be followed.

You may excel at one skill, but you must show a minimum of competence in other areas as well.

That is the position of a general.

In the demon king's army, he is the trump card.

If you are perceived to be inferior in some areas, it is only in comparison to the areas in which you excel.

It does not mean that you are lower compared to others.

And even if the two men who fight in front of you are superior in intellect and the ability to rule, they are not outstanding, and their military prowess is above average.

Indeed, it's not easy to be on top.

Yes.

You will.

Deep down, I think this industry is unique.

We hear so much about incompetent bosses and bosses who are just plain old.

Such words are not born in this environment.

It's a world of the law of the jungle where those who have no ability are eliminated.

I am impressed by the fact that I am once again immersed in this world and no longer feel comfortable with it, in a sense.