▶ The next event is archery!
▶ Move to the designated waiting room to check your equipment and prepare for the match. ◀
The second day of the Martial Arts Tournament has arrived.
From here on out, there won’t be any sports-related events.
This is where the real ‘Martial Arts Tournament’ begins—events directly connected to the participants’ fights. Although the first day was somewhat similar to a sports meet, this game’s main episodes are primarily about one-on-one combat. That’s the biggest draw in this era.
Therefore, the score weight for the second day is higher.
The gap from the first day can be easily overturned.
In other words, you could say that this is when the actual tournament truly begins.
‘Stats… I think they’re probably sufficient.’
Level 70
▶ Strength 6.53
▶ Agility 7.81
▶ Endurance 8.09
▶ Health 6.39
▶ Immunity 1.65
▶ ??? 70%
Even after pushing stats to their limits in the game, I’ve never seen numbers like these.
With consistent effort and hard work, my body is not something that can be ignored in data form.
Plus, since I knew what kind of event would happen, I was able to practice in advance.
Thanks to this, even though I’ve never held a bow in reality, I managed to get some practice in.
Of course, just because I practiced doesn’t mean I can be completely relaxed.
Even though this branch follows the route I’m familiar with, the development has slightly twisted.
For that reason, instead of not going down to the waiting room, I had to go down to fill in the missing information.
As a result of going down to the waiting room,
I was able to gather several pieces of information.
“Someone gave up on participating in the Martial Arts Tournament earlier, so one person dropped out. Due to the lack of people, the lineup was rearranged.”
Due to someone’s withdrawal, my position changed to F15.
This spot is lower but more susceptible to wind.
According to the optimal conditions I found in the game, I needed to increase the stiffness of the bow and use larger arrows.
“I almost missed that.”
If I meet Duke Ptua again and check once more, I can prevent that beforehand.
“There’s an additional archery event. Originally, it was all about scoring, but now they’ll create a field and have a duel format.”
Moreover, the archery event is divided into two types.
One is the familiar scoring system archery competition format. The other is a battle where you move each other’s targets with mana and calmly hit the opponent’s target to steal points.
This multitasking-demanding duel is important to understand the opponent’s style.
Since there’s one less person, my opponent also changed suddenly. I could quickly come down, read the notice, and grasp the style.
“The items I need are being well monitored by Duke Ptua. There’s still some time left.”
Should I casually look for another hidden item?
I know that in this Martial Arts Tournament,
hidden items can sometimes be helpful.
Moving to the warehouse, I can get a grip that corrects accuracy, and if I want to warm up lightly, I can head to the end of the practice field and meet a merchant to get useful thread to strengthen my existing bow.
There were also specific items placed according to certain sponsors.
They set up the tournament to allow players to earn points by using appropriate items at the right time.
Well… boring as it is, this is the charm of a customization game.
Getting items by touching each object one by one in a dot game is the essence of the essence.
I immediately moved forward.
“Duke Ptua… Duke Ptua… If it’s him…”
When I chose Duke Ptua as a sponsor, I could get an item.
Recalling the game information, I moved to the corridor of the opposite building.
As I went down to the waiting room, a strange sound started to be heard.
-Whack! Whack!
“…What’s this sound?”
My saliva swallowed involuntarily.
It’s a sound I’m quite familiar with.
That’s why my pace quickened.
Along with the feeling of getting dirtier, my mouth dried up.
Yeah, this is the sound of someone being kicked.
“Ugh…!”
As I got closer, the impact sound became clearer, and I could distinguish human voices.
Everything was transmitted through my ears.
The scene of someone being trampled and kicked.
Before I knew it, I was running.
The sight that came into view when I turned the corner.
“Why, why did you mess around and get bloody?”
“Ever since last year, you’ve been annoying.”
“Just one sentence and it would be easier, right?”
“Guh…! I can’t say that…!”
This is unmistakably bullying.
Damn it.
I couldn’t help but feel disgusted inside.
But I couldn’t act recklessly now.
“…I forgot about this.”
-Beep!
▶ A meeting with a specific individual has been arranged. ◀
▶ You can proceed with an additional episode. ◀
▶ Do you accept? ◀
While it’s true that various helpful items and information can be found in the waiting room, this game always has traps lurking.
To obtain items, you must face certain risks.
If you pick up the wrong item, a trap trigger will activate, putting you in a difficult situation.
Or, if you act recklessly and fulfill the conditions, you might end up having to perform a sub-episode as a penalty.
Also, there are plenty of elements that can cause traps.
One of them is this. This trap forces you into a situation where you have to choose options by meeting a specific individual, triggering an episode.
Rationally, you should leave.
This episode is one of the most troublesome for me.
But…
Can I just ignore it?
Who better understands how I feel than myself?
“Ah, stubborn brat. Why are you so persistent?”
“Either give up or keep going! Which is it?”
“No, I don’t want to…! What’s wrong with that person winning?”
…
How can anyone do such a thing?
It’s impossible. It’s me who can’t overlook this.
Silently, I approached and put my hand on one of them.
-Thud.
“What’s this? Some rude jerk─”
-Smack!
“Keh!”
Precisely hitting his solar plexus, I knocked one down, and their eyes immediately focused on me.
“Sorry for being rude. Yeah.”
“Ca, Carlton Bargrand…”
“Why are you here?!”
-Kraak.
They looked like they saw something they shouldn’t.
Like I shouldn’t be here.
Yeah, maybe I should leave.
“Why? Is there something wrong with me being here?”
…
Their mouths shut tight.
They must have something to hide.
“Fine. Let’s settle this.”
I’m in a really bad mood right now.
-Beep!
▶ You accepted the episode. ◀
▶ The influence of this episode is significant. The main episode will change! ◀
▶ Episode II. Proceeding with the Unexpected Gaze. ◀
***
“Grgh…”
Order was finally restored.
From the first one to the second, third, and the last one.
It didn’t take long to deal with the bunch that rushed at me with pathetic skills.
The last one, seeing my gesture as if to ask for more, made a bitter face and ran away.
“Pathetic.”
Tossing off my hands, I spat.
“Over there… Thank you. I don’t know how to express my gratitude…”
“It’s fine.”
▶ Episode II. Completed the Unexpected Gaze. ◀
▶ Successfully rescued the character being ostracized. ◀
▶ No penalties applied. ◀
I came here because of this status window anyway.
I played along, cleared the episode, and no penalty screen popped up.
Time to return to my waiting room and prepare for the match.
Just as I was turning around,
“Hold on, big brother!”
He grabbed me.
“…Calling me ‘big brother’ out of nowhere. What if someone hears─”
“Big brother, you won’t do it again this time, right?”
“What?”
“You didn’t show your full strength in the previous Martial Arts Tournament!”
At the unexpected question, my eyes widened.
Carthsein Bargrand… didn’t show his full strength last year’s tournament?
This isn’t something I can just let slide.
“I don’t know why you think that.”
“Don’t lie! You could have beaten everyone if you used your sword properly…”
“Maybe you’re mistaken.”
“Big brother!”
He raised his voice.
“I know how to use a sword too! I know! You purposely lost to your opponent that day!”
“…”
As expected. Annoying.
-Beep!
▶ You can accept a linked episode. ◀
▶ Episode III. Changed the clear condition of the Proving One’s Worth. ◀
[Clear Condition: Top 10%]
▶ Refusing will result in a slight decrease in reputation score with the 1st Knight Order. ◀
▶ Do you accept the episode? ◀
This guy’s name is Willard Stephen.
One of the few supporters of Carthsein.
Using the Stephen surname, he is clearly a member of the first knight order of the Bargrand duchy, Carlton’s bloodline.
In other words, this is an episode linked to Bargrand.
‘The solution is simple. To prove that supporting Carthsein in the past was not wrong, I need to achieve the clear condition and support him.’
Supporting Carthsein in the noble society is like digging your own grave. It’s so troublesome.
Refusing is the right choice.
I don’t even know the details of this incident.
Whether Carthsein really had the skill, whether he deserved to lose in the tournament, and who the opponent was. I know nothing.
However… I oddly find this situation understandable.
…There was a time like this before.
That’s why it feels understandable.
‘Yeah, there was someone like this back then.’
School is always like this.
Seniors graduate before us, and as the years pass, we grow older and move up a grade. Then, just like we were, new freshmen come in. They are called juniors.
Looking at it from my perspective, it feels like time is passing faster.
The seniors who used to bother me are gradually disappearing. The opponents I had to deal with are disappearing one grade at a time.
Moreover, juniors can’t possibly bother more seniors than their own grade.
But realistically, I quickly gave up on such expectations.
New juniors? Leaving seniors?
No matter how much people change, it doesn’t make a difference.
The rumors spreading about the famous figure, Kim Min-hyuk, are predictable.
No matter what, I’ll make sure my story reaches the juniors.
It’s just a matter of old enemies disappearing and new ones appearing. Unless it’s time for me to graduate from that school, I won’t have allies.
…That’s how I thought.
Until I met one guy.
“Stop it. Just based on ability, he’s practically the captain of the kendo club. Why push this pointless effort?”
Some freshmen joined the kendo club.
Only one freshman said something like that.
He noticed my skills early on and boldly protested against the third-year seniors.
And soon after, he was bullied, just like I was.
‘…Come to think of it, it was during the sports meet.’
I saved the guy being bullied with my own hands.
“Brother, you could have won if you fought properly. We know you didn’t show your full strength!”
“Didn’t want to cause trouble, so you held back, right?”
Last year’s tournament, to avoid causing unnecessary trouble, I intentionally lost to my opponent to step down as the main player.
What a strange coincidence.
Not only does it overlap with the sports meet, but a similar situation appears like this.
“Forget about that memory. We’ll treat it as if it never happened.”
“Huh?”
The guy asked blankly, and I smiled and replied.
“This Martial Arts Tournament, I’m going to win.”
Just like in the sports meet.
-Beep!
▶ Accepted Episode III. Proving One’s Worth. ◀
▶ Affinity with a specific individual has increased. ◀
[Willard Stephen]
[Affinity Level: 38%]
***
Leaving Willard behind, I returned to my waiting room.
Finally, the time has come.
Since Duke Ptua is my sponsor, it’s not strange for him to be here.
But the problem is that I’m not alone.
“Princess, it seems the young master has just arrived.”
“…”
[Arina Bargrand]
[Affinity Level: 35%]
-Beep!
▶ A random family member has shown up. ◀
▶ Arina was randomly selected. Complete the conversation. ◀
On the second day of the Martial Arts Tournament, a forced event occurred.
And of all things, it had to be the one I least wanted.
“Then, I’ll wait in the room across until your conversation is over.”
“Thank you, duke.”
Duke Ptua left, making himself comfortable to chat.
Only Arina remained in my waiting room.
‘No choice options appear.’
During Chapter 3, when conducting the Martial Arts Tournament, the focus was on the tournament results and another plan, so there were occasional skip scenes like this.
In the game, the dialogue skipped directly to the next moment, but why is there no such thing here?
Let’s quickly get to the point and wrap up the conversation.
I asked Arina, who walked over after noticing me.
“What’s the matter?”
Arina exhaled lightly and instructed her attendants.
Soon, the attendants brought in all sorts of items, filling my waiting room table with them.
“If you want anything, feel free to choose. This is my gift to you.”
“Huh?”
“After investigating, I realized it wasn’t your fault. Yes, it was clearly my mistake. So, I’m offering this as compensation. Carthsein.”
Ha. Compensation.
A way to compensate with an appropriate reward for a mistake. Quite familiar. Not much different from that girl.
That made me feel a bit relieved.
“Furthermore, as mother said, I intend to return all your rights. From now on─”
“I don’t need it.”
A cold sensation began to spread through my body.
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