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卡西米尔2 7-2

Ashley!

Sona... Thank goodness you're okay!

You fooled Roy, huh? What a performance. How did you pull it off?

I just imagined how it'd feel if I actually lost you.

Whoa, a method actor...

Where are the others?

Iwona's hurt. Bad... But she'll live.

Iwona...

(Dejected clicking noises)

She's the one who fought most like a warrior... She stood firm to the very end.

Justyna and Plastic's gone to deal with Platinum... We have to hurry and help them!

No need. She's gone.

We aren't so rusty that the two of us can't take her on. She's not that strong.

Where's Justyna...?

Today's matches must continue as normal. Is that understood?

We've made sure the Major competition venues are fully operational.

Good. Keep the spectators calm. Tonight's match must go off without a hitch.

Remember. It's not just the audience. After all that ruckus, the directors will be paying keen attention to this event.

If we perform well, we'll all get hefty bonuses. If not...

Understood!

And I appreciate your efforts, Mob.

Don't mention it! I'm honored to commentate tonight—

I suppose it goes without saying, but pretend as though nothing had happened last night.

Of the four events tonight, the match between the Radiant Knight and Nightmare Knight would undoubtedly be the hottest one.

However... After the Infected instigated an incident of such scale... the Board of Directors isn't very keen on letting the Radiant Knight continue her streak.

So... they want the judges to disqualify her?

We'll make a decision as the competition evolves, but you must 'convey' to the audience how reasonable it is once the judges make the call.

As for the Blood Knight, we've already sent someone to work this out with the Crimson Chalice Knightclub. We should come to a decision on that matter soon.

As for the matter on hand... the Radiant Knight and Nightmare Knight... They're just two maniacs.

Understood! I'll head off and prepare for the match!

What's the matter? You look pale.

Darksteel disappeared after the blackout. All three of them.

This is still confidential, but several of K.G.C.C. executives were assassinated during the blackout...

Things are hectic at the crime scene. All evidence points to the Infected, but... I don't think it was them. The Infected aren't that good.

As we speak... something terrifying is slowly unfolding.

You mean...?

Yes.

The Armorless Union has betrayed us.

Batbayar, do you always have so much free time on your hands?

Look who's talking!

Aren't you a titled Major knight? You have no training grounds. You don't have so much as a home. Do you seriously wander the streets of the Grand Knight Territory day in and day out?

When a hunter loses his way in the forest, he will naturally provide for himself and build himself a wooden shed.

You are standing in one of the greatest cities of the world right now...

—City!

The unusual roar stuns the old knight.

Everyone in their vicinity are staring at them as though they are wild beasts of the forest.

The city... is a symbol of weakness.

Right after this civilization conquered barbarism, they built their tall towers here.

In these towers, humanity is no longer necessary.

What are you even on about...?

Kawalerielki has warriors worthy of fighting. Here, they have warriors worthy of my trust.

Yet they are all resisting this city. The obedient are frail. The rebellious are eternal.

This is a symbol of civilization's corruption, Knight. We must return to those times of blood and glory.

Son... You're living in the past.

I live in glory.

That era is not yet behind us, and I hope to experience it tonight.

Well, I've got no more to say to you, then. Margaret will win.

She has the scent of a hero...

I only hope her talents have not been eroded by the hustle and bustle of this era.

Welcome to the Kazimierz Major, and welcome to tonight's Kazimierz Major!

As the events continue, we're getting bigger and bigger audiences joining us here in the arena!

I'm honored to announce today that the cumulative spectator count and the total prize pool have once again pushed to the highest numbers in the history of the Major!

There's no doubt Kazimierz has a bright future ahead!

Can't I go to the arena to watch the match? Margaret should have gotten some tickets, no?

Silly girl. Do you want to be attacked by the Armorless again?

Ugh...

We're openly standing up against the Armorless Union... Do you know what that means?

We have to keep a low profile. If we're going to fight them, we might not even be able to stay in the Grand Knight Territory.

Honestly... I really have no idea how things turned out this way.

Hmm... If this isn't...

Czarny's lackey, huh...?

Hello, Sir Tytus.

You can sit.

Becoming a spokesman has really lifted your spirits, hasn't it?

Not at all...

You were given those orders in such a perilous situation. Did you not find it all strange, under those circumstances?

Mr. Czarny left in such a hurry... There were a lot of things I never had the chance to ask him.

Do you want to ask him?

I...

I'm somewhat well connected with the K.G.C.C... If it pleases you, I can help you find out where Czarny was exiled.

Don't get the wrong idea. Losing to the Radiant Knight again proved to me that I'm not the Tytus Topola who defeated seven knights with one hand anymore.

Before I retire, I have to curry favor with you spokesmen... What's that look for?

To tell the truth, I never expected this from a man of your caliber. You're the core of the Blade Helmet Knightclub, once a top 4 hopeful, and a candidate for the title of Grand Knight...

I never imagined you would entertain the idea of retirement yourself.

You are so... prideful in the arenas... I thought you would...

It's not easy to be a competition knight, Malkiewicz. Outside the arena, we're no different than you, and we need an exit strategy.

I'm plenty satisfied just to be able to fight this far with all four of my limbs intact.

The times for ideals are over, Malkiewicz.

In tonight's match, not only will we get to see two of the biggest names in the tournament duking it out, but we have two independent knights facing off. We haven't seen a spectacle like this in years!

No corporate sponsorship! No knightclub training or support! If they need their helmets polished and weapons sharpened, they have no one to rely on but themselves!

Yet they both stand here today in the arena. And one of them is a former champion! All eyes are on our champ, eager for her return!

Please welcome the young legend, the champion from the Nearl family, the Radiant Knight, MARRRGAREEEEET NEAAAAARRRLLLLLLL!

And on this side, the descendant of a race left on the pages of the history books, a rare Kuranta, war-god scions who flay the years past—

We could go through the entire history of the knight sports and find no one with purer blood, purer horror, and purer might than him!

Now, here comes the lone wanderer from the grasslands, the last Kheshig, Nightmare Knight TOLAAAAAAAAA!

What's this?! The Nightzmora's horn! The match is off to a fiery start! Will the champion fall to the ancient race?! Will this new conquest be cut short by the Radiant Knight?!

Let us—

Radiant Knight.

Ohh? Nightmare suddenly slammed his spear into the ground. W-What is he doing? Is he saluting his opponent?