Chapter 225: Iâll Step Forward
âVictory? Did they really win?â
âIt seems like thereâs no other explanation.â
âThis is unbelievableâŠ.â
The ones who were the most perplexed by the situation were undoubtedly the spectators. However, no matter how many times they rubbed their eyes, the result remained unchanged. It was indeed a victory for the Magic Department.
âA magician, not another knight, defeated a Capital KnightâŠ.â
âItâs my first time seeing a Capital Knight lose to someone other than another Capital Knight. Am I the only one?â
âOf course not! In the first place, the fact that a magician defeated an escort knight is incredibly shocking!â
In reality, the spectators werenât discussing this because they didnât know the facts. Among those gathered here, who wouldnât know that Capital Knights were overwhelmingly powerful?
However, nobody could keep their mouths shut, and they continued chattering with the people around them because it was hard to accept the outcome right in front of them.
Capital Knight.
A rank considered practically just below a hero. Everyone knew it as a given that even if a hero emerged, they would become one of the Capital Knights.
Even when a Capital Knight fought another Capital Knight, it was a huge topic of discussion about who won. But losing to a magician? Not even the renowned Flan, but another representative?
It was a fact that was hard to believe unless witnessed firsthand.
Even those who had seen it with their own eyes felt as if they had just had a short dream every time they blinked. If this was heard secondhand, it would be utterly unbelievable.
Someone murmured.
âNot just Flan, but the other representatives of the Magic Department as wellâŠ.â
ââŠItâs unbelievable how strong theyâve become.â
In fact, saying they had âbecome strongâ might be an understatement.
Did the Magic Department just become ordinarily strong enough to defeat a Capital Knight? No, it would be more accurate to say that the world had turned upside down and been reborn.
âThis⊠But if this is the caseâŠ.â
Someone murmured, looking at the electronic display of the arena. The next match was also between a representative of the Magic Department and a Capital Knight.
ââŠ.â
No one mentioned the possibility that had crossed their minds aloud. However, it was clear that everyone had the same thought.
The thought that the Magic Department might actually defeat the Capital Knight again.
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âClotteâŠ!â
The lips of escort knight Brian trembled. Soon, he convulsed as if having a seizure and shouted.
âWhat the hell is thisâŠ! Quickly, take care of Clotte!â
While shouting, Brian carried Clotte on his back. The knights who had been standing around in a daze finally started to move.
âClotte!â
âClotte?â
Everyone was worried about Clotteâs condition.
A knight asked.
âBrian, what happened?â
âThe more I look, the more itâs clear that the injury isnât severe. ButâŠ.â
âWhat?â
âHe took a perfect hit to the jaw. It was a very precise strike.â
ââŠâ
The knights listening to Brian all fell silent. If they had faced Clotte, could they even leave a scratch on him?
It would be absolutely impossible. But that boy named Louis had landed a direct hit on a vital spot, so the shock was understandable.
After sending Clotte to the infirmary, Brian stared blankly at the representatives of the Magic Department.
ââŠ.â
The atmosphere among the knights was chaotic, almost resembling a funeral. Meanwhile, the Magic Department enjoyed a festive mood.
It was only natural.
After all, not even Flan, but just an ordinary representative had defeated a Capital Knight.
âWhy did this happen⊠whyâŠ.â
Brianâs face was pale. The thought of his own defeat didnât even cross his mind. The fact that Clotte, the leader, had been defeated was too overwhelming.
âWhat do we do now?â
This news would spread like wildfire. Not only the spectators, but the entire continent would know that the representative of the Magic Department had defeated Capital Knight Clotte.
And it wasnât even something Clotte could be blamed for.
At least among those around Brian, there was no knight who could defeat Clotte, and Louis hadnât used any underhanded tactics to win.
âHe was purely defeated by skill.â
Knowing this better than anyone, even though the Magic Department was in a celebratory mood, the knights could only watch the scene in silence.
At that moment, someone grabbed Brianâs shoulder.
âHey, Brian.â
ââŠ?â
Brian turned his head slightly frozen. It was none other than Capital Knight Selpen and her escort knight.
With her pink hair fluttering, Selpen spoke.
âHow long are you going to let the remnants of defeat linger in the arena? Clear out quickly. Youâre being a nuisance to the other knights.â
âA nuisanceâŠ.â
Brian echoed the two syllables blankly, causing Selpen to snort in frustration.
âA Capital Knight lost to a magician. Wonât that make big headlines? Itâs not just a news article. This will be an event that people will never forget.â
ââŠ.â
âCalling it a nuisance is putting it mildly. Saying youâve left a stain would be more accurate.â
All Brian could do was hang his head low, his shoulders trembling, while Selpenâs escort knight carefully patted her shoulder, glancing around cautiously.
âLady Selpen, the other knights can hear you. Thereâs a match coming up, so perhaps you should focus on that firstâŠ.â
âAh, nagging, nagging. Itâs so tiresome.â
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Selpen waved her hand dismissively at the escort knight, telling him to back off. She stretched and yawned so widely that tears formed at the corners of her eyes.
Her pink hair glistened in the sunlight, and her curvaceous figure became even more pronounced. It seemed as if Selpen had been looking forward to this situation.
âYawn!â
Selpen placed her hand on her hip.
Her escort knight spoke to her.
âLady Selpen, you know, right?â
âKnow what?â
âPlease uphold the honor of the Capital Knights.â
âAh, thatâs easy. Itâs a given.â
Selpen smiled kindly. Despite hearing her response, the escort knight seemed uneasy. After a moment, Selpenâs smile faded as she quietly thought to herself.
âI had a bad match-up against Clotte. Lucky me.â
Selpenâs unique ability was enchantment. She didnât have a particularly good match-up against Clotte, who could stop time. So, considering the circumstances, this situation wasnât all that bad.
After all, she just needed to become a hero.
A crisis is always an opportunity, and thereâs always a bottom below the bottom. Keeping that in mind, the upcoming match for Selpen was very important.
Selpen, who stepped into the arena, spoke in a low voice.
âIâm Selpen, a Capital Knight. IâŠ.â
Selpen thought for a brief moment.
How could she satisfy the audienceâs desires and become a hero easily? After much contemplation to find the best answerâŠ.
She winked at a man from the Magic Department.
âI want to face Flan.â
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The atmosphere in the Magic Departmentâs camp was festive. Becky was busy eating desserts she had never seen in her life.
Munching on a canapé topped with shrimp, she said,
âThe one who stepped into the arenaâŠ. Sheâs called Selpen, right? Sheâs really pretty. I heard she was pretty, but sheâs actually gorgeous.â
âDonât stare too much.â
Trixie said while sipping water.
âItâs not like sheâll wear out from being looked at. Why?â
âThat Capital Knightâs special ability is charm. If you accidentally make eye contact and get charmed, it would be troublesome.â
âYikes!â
Becky, who had been staring intently at Selpen, quickly turned her head away. Of course, she didnât stop eating the desserts.
âTrixie, but who are we sending out?â
âThatâs for Flan to decide.â
It was just as they were having that conversation.
âI want to face Flan.â
Selpenâs coquettish voice reached the Magic Departmentâs camp. Becky scurried over to Flanâs side. She made a shield with her hand and whispered.
âFlan, she says she wants to face youâŠ.â
âI have ears too.â
âWhat are you going to do? Are you going to go out?â
As Becky was whispering, it happened.
âIâll do it.â
âMaiev?â
âMaiev, you?â
Everyoneâs eyes turned to Maiev.
Maiev just casually cracked her neck. The sound was audible to the extent that it reached their ears. She nodded casually once again.
âYes. I said Iâll go out. BecauseâŠ.â
Maievâs gaze turned towards Selpen in the arena.
Their eyes met, and Maiev scowled.
âThat woman, sheâs so foxy and annoying.â