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This Group is Lucky

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Pressed by the enthusiasm of the twins, Leon decided to let them participate in the martial arts tournament. Since prior registration was required, they headed to the registration venue.

“Wow, there really are all sorts of people here.” (Leon)

Perhaps because there were no restrictions on participation, a wide variety of people had gathered at the registration site. Besides adventurers, there were boastful farmers and sailors, and even groups who looked like nothing but criminals. There were also boys about Leon’s age. As expected, there were no young children as young as Arc and Iris.

“Killing is prohibited, but in the event of death or injury during the match, the organizers will not take responsibility. This applies even to children.” (Receptionist)

The receptionist woman gave them a light warning that sounded somewhat threatening.

“If you are still willing, please sign these documents.” (Receptionist)

“Can I get two copies?” (Leon)

“Two?” (Receptionist)

“Oh, I’m not participating. These two are.” (Leon)

“Mm!” (Arc/Iris)

Noticing the toddlers standing on either side of Leon, the receptionist widened her eyes.

“Eh? These children? That’s… that’s just too dangerous, don’t you think?” (Receptionist)

“It’s fine. They’re stronger than your average adventurer.” (Leon)

“Strong!” (Arc/Iris)

Still unsure, the woman handed them two forms. Since they couldn’t reach the counter, Leon lifted them up, and the twins filled out the required information with messy handwriting.

“Come on, even brats like these are joining now?” (Man A)

“At least set an age limit. Why do I have to play with kids in a martial arts tournament?” (Man B)

Voices like that could be heard from behind. When Leon turned around, he saw two men who looked like mercenaries. They wore well-worn gear and looked very experienced.

“Ugh…” (Arc/Iris)

“Let them say what they want. Just show them in the real match that you’re not just children.” (Leon)

While calming the growling twins, they finished the registration.

 

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Then came the day of the preliminaries. The venue used was the outdoor training ground of the Holy Dragon Knights, the knight order based in the royal capital. It seemed the number of participants exceeded two hundred, but only eight would advance to the main tournament.

The selection method was as follows. First, the 200+ participants would be divided into eight blocks. From each block, with 27 or 28 people, one person would be chosen to enter the main tournament. However, since the number was still too large, each block would again be divided into four groups. Each group of about seven people would fight simultaneously. Only the last one remaining would become the group’s winner. The four winners would then fight in a tournament-style format. The one who emerged victorious would be the block’s champion and gain the right to participate in the main tournament.

“That’s how it seems to be. Got it?” (Leon)

“Not at all.” (Arc/Iris)

“Well, just keep winning and you’ll be fine.” (Leon)

“Mm.” (Arc/Iris)

Fortunately, the two were placed in separate blocks. Arc was in Block One, and Iris was in Block Three.

“We will now begin the preliminary matches for Block One. Participants of Group A in Block One, please come up to the stage.” (Announcer)

“That’s quick.” (Leon)

“Mm!” (Arc)

Arc, being in Group A of Block One, was up immediately. With a fired-up expression, he climbed onto the prepared stage. It was a square stage made of stone, about twenty meters by twenty meters. Seven participants would fight on top of it. Even if someone fell off the stage, it did not mean disqualification. The match could continue if they returned within ten seconds. However, intentionally jumping off would be grounds for disqualification.

“That young kid who just stopped nursing is really participating?” (Man A)

“Hahaha, this group’s lucky. It’s basically like having one less opponent.” (Man B)

Seeing Arc, voices of mockery echoed through the venue.

“Damn, it’s that brat from before.” (Antonio)

The one who spat that out on the stage was one of the mercenary-looking duo from the other day.

“If you mess around, you’re gonna get killed. Better be careful.” (??)

By chance, he seemed to be in the same block and same group as Arc.

“That man… don’t tell me he’s Antonio the ‘Warfront Wanderer’?” (Spectator A)

“Who’s that?” (Spectator B)

“He’s a top-class mercenary who has traveled across battlefields around the world. With his younger brother Otonio, it’s said they’ve fought in over a hundred battles.” (Spectator A)

“Seriously? No wonder he looks so intimidating.” (Spectator B)

“Look, there’s his brother Otonio too. Can’t believe even those guys are participating. They really spread the word far.” (Spectator A)

Apparently, he was a famous mercenary, and even the other contestants on stage were on guard.

“Grrr…” (Arc)

Against such experienced and heavily built opponents, Arc growled from his throat in a threatening manner.

“What, you wanna take me on? Hah, then come at me first. I’ll grab you by the neck and toss you right out of the arena.” (Antonio)

“Grr!” (Arc)

Provoked, Arc looked like he might jump at him at any moment. Leon used gestures and eye movements to plead, “Wait until the match starts!”.

“We now begin the match!” (Announcer)

Barely managing to restrain himself, Arc kicked off the ground at the signal to start. Neither the participants nor the spectators paid any attention to a five-year-old kid. That was why, aside from Leon and the others, only the skilled mercenary Antonio managed to track Arc as he dashed from one end of the stage to the other in an instant.

“Huh?” (Antonio)

“Ei!” (Arc)

“Guh!?” (Antonio)

Arc unleashed a spinning kick, which Antonio barely blocked with one arm.

*Creak creak creak!*

But a nasty sound echoed from his thick, well-trained arm, and intense pain surged through it.

“What… what is this—” (Antonio)

Even for someone who had raced through countless battlefields, this situation was beyond expectations. Still, the instincts etched into his body suppressed his shaken mind and pushed him to act immediately.

“Haa!” (Antonio)

He swung his familiar battle axe. Though it was a heavy weapon, his strength allowed him to wield it with the speed of someone handling a knife one-handed. However, even that was not enough to catch Arc, who possessed outstanding agility.

“What…!” (Antonio)

Before he knew it, Arc had slipped behind him. And then, he delivered a powerful strike to Antonio’s back.

“Yaa!” (Arc)

“Bugooaaah!?” (Antonio)

Antonio’s massive body was blown away, rolling off the stage and crashing to the ground outside.

 

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