Became an Academy Spearman - Chapter 576



576. Grand Colosseum Round of 16

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Week 1 of the Colosseum has already come to an end.

Academies everywhere, including the Central Academy.

A large number of cadets from each of the five academies each completed two games, and the brightness and darkness of the cadets advancing to the upper rounds were very different.

The result was a huge surprise to the Academy officials, the royal family, and numerous spectators who were watching the Grand Colosseum.

Those who watched the game expected the result, but the difference was so drastic.

… .

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The Colosseum round of 16 preliminary results have been announced.

40 outstanding cadets from each of the 5 academies participated, and each competed to their best in the first preliminary round. As a result, 16 better cadets advanced to the round of 16.

Below we list those who advanced to the top round from each academy.

Central Academy [all 8 cadets, led by cadet Han Cheon-seong]

Eastern Academy [Grande Pelua, Esil Berien, 2 total]

Western Academy [Neria Eudemia, Liana Rivertail, 2 people in total]

Southern Academy [Delzen Miresia 1 person]

Northern Academy [Celestia Yurisian, Abigail Lindell, Levine Gerold, 3 people in total]

Cadets other than the number described were eliminated by the evaluation examiner, and the detailed schedule will be announced one day later.

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Colosseum’s first week results distributed everywhere.

Not only those who were watching the Colosseum, but even those who had not seen it could not help but be surprised to see the results at least once.

“I didn’t know there was this much difference between the Central Academy and other academies.”

“That’s right, this year seems completely different.”

“Is it true that a cadet named Han Tiansheng is a commoner?”

Due to the decided results of the first week, various stories were exchanged among people, and those stories soon led to greater interest.

Solo from the Central Academy.

Compared to other academies, interest in the Central Academy was higher than ever. Since the game was held in the capital, the fact that the Central Academy was showing excellent results was even more appealing to them.

And of course, those results were conveyed to all participating academies.

… … .

“…”

As I looked at the results of the Colosseum finalists, I was not surprised.

Even after reading it one more time, I mostly understood it.

‘Because it’s a natural result.’

It’s just that the standard of our Central Academy was abnormally high.

So, if it weren’t for these results, I wouldn’t have been convinced.

Sreuk.

As I put down the material I was looking at, laughter inadvertently escaped me.

“Just as I thought, our academy was full of monsters.”

When Luna said something and shook her head, I strangely sympathized with what she said.

“huh. Because they are all really strong.”

“I think there are monsters in other academies as well. “It’s amazing to see results like this again.”

As Milia and Karite started talking, I felt like this was just the beginning.

Out of 40 cadets, 16 were selected to complete the round of 16.

‘Even now, there are no mediocre cadets at all… .’

Nevertheless, it was no exaggeration to say that a duel with a truly powerful force remained.

“We will meet each other in the next upper round, the quarterfinals, right?”

“I guess so. In fact, I still don’t think it will be easy for any of us based on the bracket.”

After hearing Leonhard and Yumia’s words, I honestly thought that the next round could not have the same results as now.

It is realistically close to impossible for all eight members of Central Academy to advance to the next round.

‘Grande Pelua, Neria Eudemia, Celestia Urisian.’

Any cadet who encounters those three will inevitably encounter great difficulty.

And I thought that even I and Azazel, who were at the forefront of Central Academy, were no exception.

“I’m a little excited.”

As Glesia spoke and stared at me, I felt the same way as I received her gaze.

I don’t think it will ever be easy, but part of me is looking forward to it.

In fact, even though it was a game played this week, it was full of games that could hardly be called a warm-up for us.

“I feel the same way. I don’t know who the opponent will be, but it will be a pretty intense match.”

“At least the five people here will advance to the higher rounds.”

I was momentarily surprised when Azazel, who had been quietly listening to our conversation, suddenly joined the conversation.

In fact, even though Azazel was always with us, she always had a strong feeling that she was on the outside.

Because he used to show a detached attitude as if it didn’t matter if he didn’t participate in our conversation.

“…5 people?”

When I asked her without thinking, she nodded calmly.

“In some ways, even seven people would be possible.”

Strangely enough, I immediately understood Azazel’s voice as he changed his words with a strange look in his eyes.

“You mean three people?”

“that’s right. Grande Pelua in the east, Neria Eudemia in the west, and Celestia Urisian in the north. “Excluding those three cadets, I think you, including me, will beat all the other cadets.”

As I pointed out the names of the cadets, each with its own weight, I felt strange for no reason.

‘I’m sure everyone feels the same way.’

Azazel had exactly the same thoughts as me right now.

“Azazel, why do you think seven people are possible? If you consider the three cadets you mentioned to be strong, shouldn’t there be five?”

When Luna asked inadvertently, Azazel smiled.

Azazel burst out laughing through his long black hair, and it seemed like he couldn’t hold back something and burst out laughing.

“What, why are you smiling so unpleasantly?”

“I feel bad, that’s a bit harsh. I just wanted to ask even though I know everything. “If I or Han Tiansheng meet two of those three, the odds of winning are still pretty high, so I just said there are seven.”

When he calmly pointed to me and presented the possibility, I burst into laughter for a moment.

‘Should I call him arrogant? Or is it confidence?’

After telling the three cadets to be especially careful, Azazel openly showed himself.

If it were her, and at the same time me, even if we met two of those three, we could win.

“……”

“……’

In an instant, the air inside strangely subsided.

As I recognized several people looking directly at Azazel, I suddenly felt this too.

Even though I denied Azazel when we had dinner together a few days ago, Azazel was strangely accepting of me. And at the same time, she declared that no other Central Academy cadet except me could defeat the three she mentioned.

“That’s so funny. “If anyone sees it, they’ll think we’re all losing.”

When Luna snorted and answered, my eyes fell on her again.

“Well, just like Luna said, I’m pretty confident, but compared to Han Tiansheng, I guess I’m still a little lacking?”

When Leonhard also smiled lightly and expressed confidence, a strange smile escaped me as well.

I certainly thought it would be quite dangerous to meet those three people, but that didn’t mean I thought the outcome of the sparring was predetermined if I did meet them.

Just as I was thinking the same thing now, everyone else except Azazel was also thinking the same thing.

Each has their own potential.

Everyone has become stronger, and everyone has their own strengths.

“okay? That’s really interesting. Where does everyone get such confidence? “Is it because you don’t know the gap between yourself and the other person?”

When Azazel smiled and spoke again in a strange tone, I cut her off.

“It’s okay, Azazel. Get there. Everyone will find out only after the bracket comes out. “There’s no need to say that before.”

Azazel’s power right now is definitely comparable to mine or even greater than that.

Therefore, I know that even if the other cadets here right now have the potential, they still cannot match Azazel.

However, I had no intention of just watching her look down at another cadet.

“…Yes, Han Tiansheng. You’re right. “I also made a mistake.”

When Azazel, who surprisingly admitted coolly, kept his mouth shut, I cleared the air and looked around at the various people.

Central Academy after all.

Each of the eight cadets here was very qualified.

‘I support everyone except Azazel.’

Even as I made eye contact with each of them, I had faith.

Each of us will do well, and even if there is a crisis, we can overcome it. A person with such qualifications was here.

“ha. “I was going to say something, but Han Tiansheng cut me off.”

I laughed lightly at Luna’s harsh words.

“After listening to Azazel’s words, I also want to see the bracket quickly.”

“But I don’t necessarily want to meet them in the round of 16.”

Even as I watched them express their different opinions… I secretly hoped for it.

‘Although Azazel’s words are very perverse.’

I, too, would have liked the match-up to have been structured as Azazel said.

Azazel and I each take charge of the three cadets we are currently watching, and I want the other cadets to rise as high as possible.

Sreuk.

Then, while looking at Azazel, he let out a light breath.

‘I want to meet you as soon as possible.’

There will be no civil war in the round of 16.

A civil war will not be possible until the quarterfinals.

In that sense… I wanted to join Azazel as soon as possible.

… … .

When the next day of the weekend arrived, the long-awaited bracket for the round of 16 came out.

This is the result of looking at only the three main players, excluding the cadets who I didn’t pay much attention to.

“……”

…I had to blink blankly.

Should I call this luck?

Or should we consider it bad luck?

It was a strange feeling that I can’t describe.

[Luna Vermont vs Grande Pelua]

[Glesia vs Neria Eudemia]

[Karite Esildern vs Celestia Yurisian]

worst.

A bracket that could truly be said to be the worst of the worst was completed.

“why.”

Why isn’t it me?

All I could think of was that without realizing it. I found out that an abnormally large number of people, all 8 of the Central Academy, advanced to the round of 16.

However, no matter how much it was, this matchup felt harsh.

Tight.

“…”

Even as I chewed my lips, my mind seemed to be clouding.

I wish I had dealt with one of those three. Or at least he hoped Azazel would take on one of them.

But that wasn’t all.

It was safe to say that they were matched with an opponent that was too much for each of them.