Chapter 85 - Rules (1/2)
While we were waiting in the hall for further instructions, a group of a.d.u.l.t knights came into the room. Each of them held a fairly large sack that was filled. They began going around the room handing out bracelets to each and every one of the contestants.
Not much was said, we were just told we needed to wear them if we wanted to participate. The bracelet was clear like glass and slightly larger than an a.d.u.l.t's fist. Similar to my gauntlets, when we put them around our wrist it shrunk down to the perfect fit.
After waiting for a little while longer, eventually, a master knight entered through the door. It was the female master knight Rose. Rose was the leader of the green sash knights. She walked through the crowd of people to the other end of the hall.
When she looked like she was ready to speak the whole room went silent.
”Good morning everyone, I'm here to tell you all about the rules of this tournament. The first order of business, will ranks 1 to 5 of the 3rd year students please come forward.”
Five students who I had never seen before went over to where Rose was standing. Ti reminded me of Harry. When the two of us had thought he showed me the number on his communicator he was only Rank 50. These students standing there now were considered the strongest at the academy.
”Next, will the ranks 1 to 5 of the 2nd year students please come forward.”
Gary, Slyvia, Ian monk and dan all went forward to line up. There wasn't much change in the ranking system from the first year to the second year. Dan and Monk had always been slowly creeping their way up the ladder of the ranks. When our room eventually held the top five spots, they agreed to not fight each other.
Everyone had become good friends and thought there was no point to switch places between ranks. Right now, it was different though. Everyone wanted to show the audience outside what skills they had learnt.
”The ten students standing here will be seeded. They will not participate in the first round and will go straight through to the knock out stages.”
The students began to get rowdy.
”What the hell!” kyle said, ”Didn't we just make a pact? They already made it through.”
Rose decided to ignore the complaining students and continued talking.
”You might be wondering what the devices on your wrist are for, in a moment you should all see a number display on them.”
As I looked towards my wrist a green figure could be seen ”100 HP” written across the bracelet.
”The first round of the competition will be a battle royal. The second-year students will participate first. The last five students remaining will go on ahead to the knockout stages.” She then lifted one of the bracelets in the air.
”This is your winning ticket. In the battle royal, you will only be permitted to use the regular wooden training equipment. For each hit you take this number will go down. When the number reaches zero, you will be eliminated from the tournament.”
Rose then pointed towards Martha
”Martha will you please join me.”