Chapter 37: The Martial Arts Tournament (3)
“The individual knights’ match will now begin! Please welcome the finest warriors of the Imperial Knights with a round of applause!”
The crowd filling the Colosseum’s stands—composed of imperial elites—burst into cheers, stirring up the atmosphere.
Imperial knights, attendants, and some outside nobles had also gathered.
Asella sat in the mid-tier VIP gallery alongside the other imperial princes and princesses.
I stood a bit farther back, like a shadow behind her.
Lifting my head to look at the upper tier, I saw the Emperor watching the arena with gleaming interest.
From the eight competing factions, their representative knights entered the wide arena to engage in one-on-one duels.
To the Emperor, it was a pleasant spectacle for the eyes and ears.
To the participating heirs, it «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» was a battle that would wring blood from their veins.
“The first opponent is a knight from the First Prince’s faction, Ilsung Palace. A Sword Expert, famous as a rising star.”
The head maid offered me an explanation.
With the sounding of the gong, the match began. Tanya and the opposing knight clashed, their swords flaring with sword energy.