"Come on, come on, come on, big brother, big brother!
"Yes, yes, my brother.
"Great second game of the tournament!
That's right. The first match between the winners of the qualifiers. But I've heard that the locally trained guards were stronger.
Yeah. Like Bob in the first tournament, the guards are really strong and cool!

　The second game of the first round.

　Winners--Bill and Ben, The Shadow Blade Brothers.


"Wow. Isn't he the Lord of Finance? That was a quick match.
"............ Yeah, right.
"Brother?
Oh, no, it's nothing. Mr. Richter is, of course, a licensed duelist in the Lander school. You can see from the first tournament that he's very capable.
"You mean my partner, Flux?
"Yes. I can honestly say that his skill shone through in that match. He did everything in his power to support Mr. Richter, and the result is this chorus of calls from the Lord Treasurer.
The team's friendship did not disappoint as a "preferential slot"!　I'm sure you'll agree that it's a great idea.　...... But where did Richter and Flux get together?
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　The first round of the main tournament, game three.

　Winners--Flax and Richter L. Klingbloom, Team Friendship.



"Hey, bro.
"What's up, sister?
"Isn't it unfair, if I may say so, to team up with ......?
"I don't think it's unfair. In fact, it is thanks to the two of them teaming up that the number of pairs passing the qualifying round has increased by one.
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience.
It's all a matter of ability. It's not a matter of favoritism, it's a matter of proven ability. In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find out more about it on the web.
"I see. I see.
"Oh!
"....... I knew you'd favor Lilac if she was involved.

　First round, fourth game.

　The winner-- Lilac M. Fangini & Aylan B. Smiles, Princess Garden.



I'm not sure what to say, but ...... was amazing. I was so surprised.
"Oh, ......, yeah.
"Hey, you too?
Yeah, me too. It's not like I have a lot of experience in 2on2 either, so there are always surprises. I wouldn't say we were evenly matched, but I don't think we were that far ahead of each other.
"But when you opened it up, it was an overwhelming victory with great teamwork.
"Ah. I felt like I saw the beauty of cooperation. I'm looking forward to the next game. No, I might get hit.
Yeah, right!　The fact that the last qualifying group has shown such tremendous ability - I'm looking forward to the spectacle of the future!

　First round of the main tournament, Game 5.

　Winner--Leafy Lean Glide & Arrows "Wild Hunt"!



"Yaaaah!　Hoorah!
"You're in a good mood, little sister.
"That's right!　The last time, Izuna-san, who was said to be "second only to the champion," and the Orba Chamber of Commerce's guard, Wind Earth Note, teamed up!　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
"Oh. I'm not sure what to say. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.
I'm sure you've heard of it.
I'm not sure what to make of that. Mr. Wind, on the other hand, is aggressive. I feel as if I'm watching you hunt. It's like a beautiful board game where you can see where and how to insert your weapon to jam your opponent.
I see. It's not like the other two, but it's a pattern of beating people up with individual skills!　I'm sure you're not the only one.
That's right. I'm not sure if it's because Izuna is a giant star that stands out, or because Wind suddenly appears and crushes the ground with his iron knife, but he's a huge threat.
I'm really looking forward to the next game!

　I'm looking forward to the next game!



　Winners: Wind Earthnote & Izna Sienzan, Wilderness Storm Blade




"Well, well, well, the first round has finally come to a close, and there's only one match left!　--How was the seventh game, big brother?
How was the seventh game?
"Brilliant. ...... Hmmm, definitely!　It wasn't exactly a flash in the pan, but...
"Yes. In a series of fluid blows, I found myself winning the giveaway. As if that was the plan all along. And this was probably a strategy win.
"Yeah!　How can you make a move go as planned in a sword fight?　That clean?
It's not impossible. It's just that strategies are usually more sketchy. But in this case, ......
"Yes, the spear thrust was really like a shooting star, to use the ...... Tsuneyama Cross.
"I see, a shooting star. It's cute, isn't it?
It's not that bad.　Don't tease me!

　Game 7 of the Main Event.

　Winner--Prim, Lancaster & Mion "Stardust".









　--Arena Spectacular.

　The second day of the tournament. This is the seventh day of the tournament.

　In the excitement of yesterday and today, with the appearance of the "preferential quota" and the games of the winners of the preliminary rounds, this game was the most exciting of all.

　It was understandable.

　The main tournament started with the appearance of the champion team, and to be honest, the games were dominated by the "preferential quota" teams.

　Except for the games between the qualifiers, the games were dominated by the "special teams" in order.
　Of course, there was a lot of attention paid to the high quality of the "special guests" and their partners, and above all, their fans were looking forward to seeing them, so they were well received.

　However, it is difficult to say whether the match was interesting or not.
　Their introduction and direction. The difference between this year's qualifiers and the previous qualifiers was that they could only be used as stepping stones.

　Once again, the Arawn dream of having a qualifier advance to the final was shattered.

　That said.

　This is why the eighth game was so exciting.
　The combination of the games and the order of appearance were decided by a strict lottery, so this was no more than a coincidence.

　Nevertheless, the spectators knew that if there was going to be an upset in this tournament, it was going to be "them".

　That is to say...


"Hey, that's a little harsh for a bonus slot.

　A dark-skinned man scratching the back of his head was laughing with a spear in his hand.
　His name is Bob.

　He was a colleague of Bill and Ben, the two brothers of the Guard who had made it through the preliminary rounds and into the second round of the finals, and he was also a swordsman who had finished in the top eight of the last tournament.

　He has a reputation for being more durable than defensive, and is currently looking for a way to attack the young man standing in front of him.

"Oh dear. I think I hit him pretty hard. ...... You're amazing.
I'm only good for physical strength. I get blown up a lot.
...... Guardsmen protecting King's Landing, huh? I might have underestimated them.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what's going on in your life.

　He is still intact and facing Bob.
　Bob, on the other hand, has more than his fair share of wounds, and the difference between the two is obvious. But Bob's selling point is his durability.
　A simple difference in strength could sink D'Souza after just a few hits.

　That's why the game is still up in the air.

　And that situation is now.

"Sir Bob. What should we do?
There's nothing we can do about it but fight.
"Oh no, that's too much trouble.

　And then the girl who is Bob's partner grumbles.
　He had been abused by the guards for being jealous of his female companion, but strangely, strangely enough, they no longer complained about her.

　Because...

"Mmm-hmm. No, no, I'll do it. I'm not going to lose to this little prick and his man. Oh, my beautiful princess. ......
She's cute when she's not talking.

　This woman is a comrade of Bob's.


She called me a dick, bro.
It's true.
...... I didn't think you'd want a three-on-one.
You're going with the guy who called me a dick. ......
Gosh. You're right. I guess I'll just have to be the third wheel then.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

　I'm not going to be in a battle royale." D'Souza laughs as he picks up his walking stick.

All right, I'll take care of it. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to get rid of that black macho.


I got it. -- "Today's fortune teller is on a roll.



Big brother, we've been fighting individually so far, what do you think will happen next?
It's not that hard. It's not 2 on 2, it's two 1 on 1s. Seeing that Henrietta is specializing in holding, it will be up to D'Souza and Bob to settle the score.
"Oh. But how do you get Bob to--?
"If you can't hit him and he doesn't go down, there are other things you can do. That's all I'm saying.

　Futa crosses his arms and says so.
　Pasta looked up at Futa, wondering what he meant by that, but before he could say anything else, a cheer went up.

　But before he could say anything else, a cheer went up.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!


"...... There we go.
I'm going to go.

　He was struck in the abdomen by a stick thrust.
　This is a great way to make sure that you don't end up in a situation where you're not the only one.

　But it is true that I was knocked into the air where I could not move.
　You think it's a bad idea, but D'Souza leaps up and reaches into his pocket to meet it.

"A card.
"No?

　The hand that emerges from his pocket is a claw.

What?
I don't pick and choose what I use.
This.
Well, if I can hit you and you can't hit me, then, yeah.

　A raised claw strikes Bob in the back.

Sorry to be a ladies' man, but I'm kissing someone in the arena today.
"Oh, no!

　With a tremendous sound, a cloud of dust rises from the cobblestones.

Mr. Bob?
Is it over?
I had a dream that I could touch the princess's bare skin at .......
What are you doing?

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　General Mion, who had volunteered to referee the fight, rushed in and shouted at Bob, who had been knocked face-first to the ground and was unconscious.

"The winner!　"The Kuro Cat Thieves!


　This is the first time in this tournament that the Kuro Cat Phantom Thieves have come out on top from the "preferential quota".

　The top eight are now decided.


　From here on, these players will be shuffled, and the real battle will begin.