Chapter 11: The Argument
『By the way, child… the graduation game the princess mentioned earlier, what is it exactly? 』
Finally, the supplementary lesson is over and I was on my way home. As he walked down the streets of the commercial district, the Demon King asked me.
“Hmm? The [Graduation Commemorative Match]?”
『Indeed. By the name, it appears graduates will compete in front of high-ranking nobles and royalty…』
“Well, that understanding is not a problem. It means that a few of the top graduates can show off the results of three years study in front of the Emperor. It’s what the tournament is for.”
『Hoh~… When will this take place? 』
“Roughly, two months from now.”
Yes, this is a showcase of the young candidates before graduation who aim to become warriors, and the top class men can appeal their power to the emperors, aristocrats, and even the heads of each warrior organization, and even to other countries. It is not an exaggeration to say that it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event. And depending on the outcome, it will have a big impact on one’s livelihood.
Well, lately I don’t really care about that.