Chapter 28: Ellen (3)
When Aiselin entered the magical duel arena in the noble district, a large crowd had already gathered.
Magical duels between nobles were, essentially, an old pastime—a means to assess each other’s magical progress, hone skills, and engage in social activity.
However, once word spread that descendants of influential families would be dueling, many rushed to witness it, split into two distinct groups.
The first were those genuinely interested in magic itself, and the second, those with hidden motives, hoping to curry favor with the nobility.
The first group often included members of magical societies from the southwest or royal guests, while the second was typically made up of wealthy merchants or children from influential families.
As people gathered, knights and soldiers were mobilized to ensure safety, and commanding officers mingled among them, which inevitably caused congestion.
Being a descendant of an influential family always meant drawing public attention. Though Aiselin was aware of this, scenes like this often overwhelmed her.
‘This is a duel between the Duplain and Belmierd families, so of course, more people will gather…’
But it was only a practice duel.