[First Year Sword Emperor Cup 5]
(Live Commentary)
Live: “We are finally entering the quarterfinals after a series of exciting matches! I’ve got to say, this year’s batch of new students is really special.
“Although they lost, the [Water Lotus Witch] Rivera Glico and the [Brainiac] Tashte Park Nezul displayed stunning abilities during their matches.
“What’s more, there are as many as five first-years who surpassed them and advanced to the quarterfinals!!! Here is the list of our quarterfinalists:
“The [Uncrowned Prince] Muno Bodi Borg Alecidus.
“The [Goddess of Beauty] Iris Hugaro Deskustos.
“The [Rogue] Caligula Gouf AcGee.
“The [Ice Queen] Elina Cildy Borg Alecidus.
“The [Dream Devil] Luc Hugaro Deskustos.
“The [Blazing Maiden] Lyncean Sword Marshall.
“The [Idol Cat Girl] Ruby.
“And finally, the [Sword Emperor’s Disciple] Dan.”
Commentary: “We’ve two commoners making it to the quarterfinals this year, I see… It is almost a miracle but the fact that five first-years still remain doubtless because of the fierce competition between the third-years.”
Live: “You’re right. Spent from going all out against each other, they ended up being beaten by the second-years and the first-years.”
Commentary: “We also mustn’t forget to mention how Lord Caligula rampaged and destroyed every other second-year. With their upperclassmen crushing each other, the first-years truly lucked out.”
Live: “And between all that, the Uncrowned Prince Muno and the Rogue Caligula came out on top. Do you think the championship will be taken by either of them?”
Commentary: “Should be. Having trained for three years at the Alecidus Royal Academy, Prince Muno is nothing short of extraordinary. The Rogue Caligula, on the other hand, boasts overwhelming combat skills and unparalleled strength as he has displayed in his matches so far.”
Live: “Well, we mustn’t forget about the other students! They may get the championship too! Especially the girls! Man, they’re all cuties! I’m rooting for them! Cute is might!!!”
Commentary: “Indeed, the Sword Emperor’s Disciple Dan has also shown excellent performance. I can’t help but wonder if he has some special move in store.”
Live: “The fact that the Sword Emperor Arthur took in a disciple really came out of the left field.”
Commentary: “Yes, especially considering the Sword Emperor Arthur is formerly nicknamed Freeman. Perhaps he thought that it was time for him to pass on his skills.”
Live: “Between all of the contenders, the Dream Devil Luc Hugaro Deskustos stands out quite a bit, doesn’t he? In various ways.”
Commentary: “You’re right. He hasn’t fought even once, yet he made it to the quarterfinals. All of his opponents didn’t show up and thus disqualified.”
Live: “Makes you wonder what kinds of things he’s done behind the scenes, huh? Will someone finally stand up against him in the quarterfinals?!”
Commentary: “He always sleeps on a cushion, but his beauty is such that many girls created a fan club for him.”
Live: “Tch, life is always smooth sailing for good-looking guys, I’m so jealous!!!”
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I looked at Tashte standing next to me, watching the big monitor.
“Uh, Tashte… I told you I didn’t want the championship, didn’t I?”
“Yes, you did… yet still you’ve made it this far, I’m truly humbled by your greatness,” he looked at the monitor with great satisfaction.
The guy definitely did something to my opponents behind my back, didn’t he?
“What are you talking about?”
Rivera, standing on my other side, asked.
She seemed confused by Tashte’s presence.
“How Lord Luc became one of the quarterfinalists with his power, that’s all.”
“Huh? But… Lord Luc just slept throughout his matches…”
The Sword Emperor’s Cup marked the end of the school year, and we had a long break afterward.
The losers might go straight back to their homes while it was still ongoing.
Hence why I was planning to give up after winning a match or two so that I didn’t get any complaints from my family and then go back to my mansion where Syrup was waiting for me along with Karin.
I didn’t expect, however, that Tashte would be a tad too enthusiastic. He’d eliminated my opponents behind my back and ruined my plans.
“Haa~ and what’s the deal with [Dream Devil]? I was just sleeping, that’s all.”
“It is a metaphor for how Lord Luc is so devilishly beautiful that others end up dreaming about you.”
“Dreaming about Lord Luc?! How envious!!!”
Hmm, it seemed that Tashte and Rivera could get along, surprisingly. I didn’t get what they were talking about, though.
“Lord Luc, please rest assured. Lady Iris and the people precious to you are untouched.”
“The people precious to me? Who?”
Besides Karin and Syrup, I didn’t really care about anyone, though… well, maybe Rivera, since she was my attendant…
“Of course, they are your second wife Lady Lyncean, your third wife Lady Rivera Glico, and your concubines Miss Ruby and Miss Myril.”
Huh? Why would Lyncean be my second wife? And don’t whisper into my ear as if you didn’t want Rivera to hear it… And well, I did owe Myril and Ruby, but I never said I was going to take them as my concubines… Or rather, what was the deal with your information network? Please tell me you hadn’t been keeping tabs on me.
“I’m Lord Luc’s subordinate, so knowing this much is only natural.”
How scary! I’d expect no less from the ugly fat toad Luc’s number one underling. He was so capable! Well, he wouldn’t be able to carry out his orders otherwise, but… haa~ why did talented subordinates tend to act on their own accord? I never ordered him to do anything, though…
“I haven’t done anything to your next opponent, Miss Ruby.”
Why report now, Tashte? Why didn’t you report before you did whatever you did to my previous opponents? Haa~ whatever. I’d give up and let Ruby move up to the semi-final…
“I give up-nya!”
Oi~~~~~~~!!!!
Live: “Ohh!! Ruby, our Idol Cat Girl, who has so far bested her opponents with her overwhelming speed and incredible body flexibility, declared surrender at the same time as the match began~!!!”
Commentary: “What a surprising turn of events. And here I thought she would be the one to finally force Lord Luc to fight.”
Now the live commentary exclusively covered the quarterfinals.
They said they were surprised, but the one most surprised here was me, though.
“What’s wrong, Ruby? Aren’t you interested to get knighted?”
“No-nya!”
Ruby’s answer was so simple that I nearly fell off Bal.
“Are you sure?”
“That’s right-nya. I don’t want to become a knight and I don’t want to fight Luc-nya!”
“Hmm~, okay, I guess.”
“More importantly, gimme headpats-nya! I love being patted by Luc-nya!” Saying that, Ruby came up to me and showed me her head. I gave her what she wanted and she expressed her joy by purring.
Live: “Aaahhhh! Our idol is openly showing submission!!! I can hear the cries of grief of the boys from all over the venue!!!”
Commentary: “Well, the girls are also crying with jealousy towards Miss Ruby.”
The outsiders were getting noisy, so I took my leave.
On my way out… Caligula Gouf AcGee stood in my way with his massive build.
“Luc Hugaro Deskustos. It’s a wonder how a fool like you can keep winning and advancing to the next round.”
Brushing up his long hair with his fingers, he mocked me with a gaze as if he was looking at a weakling.
“You can only go so far with cheap tricks. I’m gonna crush you in the next round, so you’d better watch out.”
With that, he left without letting me say anything back.
Yeesh, doing whatever he pleased, talk about a selfish guy.
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