I Was the Strongest Sword God in My Past Life - I Was the Strongest Sword God in My Past Life chapter 61

part 61

‘Show me.’

On the other hand, Chris’s observational skills, which had been awakened by the magic, were in a realm beyond human comprehension. She had predicted Demona’s attack.

The prediction was very courteous.

Like a wave of emerald green, the Holy Sword followed the path and attacked. Clear and precise, Chris had occupied multiple advantageous positions against Demona. It was as if she had already won.

‘I must win!’

To pay off her debt to Jien.

To prove her own worth, Chris wanted to win the tournament more than anyone else.

But.

“Kkraa!”

Chris, who had been unleashing a series of sharp blows, stumbled.

The mana, which had been exhausted and dimmed, disappeared. The magic was undone.

“…”

Noticing the subtle change, Demona.

She didn’t miss the chance to seize the opportunity. The Holy Sword, which had been pouring out a pale blue mana, began to whirl around.

Gggg-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g!!!

Demona swung the Holy Sword like a bat, using her left foot as a pivot.

Kk-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k!!!

The wall of the Holy Sword, which had collided with the wall, shattered like a melon. A horizontal slash that couldn’t be imagined. Chris, whose magic had been extinguished, couldn’t read the attack.

Kwa-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a!!!

The explosion of mana.

The Holy Sword, which had destroyed everything nearby, exploded.

“Mad!”

The spectacle before Chris was a spitting image of a demon’s wrath. The magic he had used was like a bombardment, destroying everything within a certain area. Chris, who had been reading the opponent’s attacks and using his speed to dodge, felt like he was at a disadvantage. “Escape, where can I escape…?”

A crimson and emerald-colored mana swept over Chris like a tidal wave, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.

* * *

The scenery was as white as snow.

Chris was no longer standing in the underground maze. His clothes had changed back to their original school uniform.

[Chris Arun’s elimination.]

[Winner: Demona Igzek.]

[The first round has ended.]

[Score: Arkan 0:1 Selya]

And there, on the large screen, the 70,000-strong audience staring at him. Chris looked at Demona standing next to him and realized the situation.

“Damn it… I lost…”

Chris muttered to himself in a low tone.

With his defeat, the outcome of Arkan’s match was now solely dependent on Isabelle. Chris let out a sigh.

The thought of his luggage being eliminated and a hint of disappointment. Despite his efforts, Chris’s expression was dark.

“The winner of the first round is Demona, a participant from Selya Academy!”

The audience applauded and cheered as Demona was directed towards the exit. She glanced at the audience with an expressionless gaze and left, her usual dignified demeanor.

* * *

Selya leaving.

Dean Raymondo was laughing out loud as he looked at his phone.

“Hehehe! This is hilarious!”

School – Arkan

Name – Chris Arun

Grade Ranking – 97th

Chris’s academic record was displayed on the screen, but it was miserable. 97th. Raymondo ridiculed Chris’s selfie, saying, “A commoner turned 97th? Did you participate in an off-campus event? You’re a joke! Look at you, you’ve turned into a surprisingly entertaining person!”

“Ugh!”

This situation was unbearable for Selphy as well. He had opposed Chris’s participation and already considered himself a number one player, unlike Isabelle, who had proven her skills. Chris was only 96th, after all.

Although Chris had lost, it was difficult for him to acknowledge his defeat.

School honor.

Rivalry with Raymond and the desire to win had made Selfie’s ego even more intense.

However, for some reason, Selfie was making a relatively calm expression.

‘Chris’s skills, all the way to the bottom line…’

This time, his name was not wrong.

Although he was no longer active, Selfie was a 6th-grade Saver in the past. He could judge Chris’s skills just by watching it on the screen.

‘After all, it’s still not good enough compared to the top number. Just barely, it’s a steep upward trend…’

If this continued, what would happen to Jayne’s party? Selfie couldn’t even imagine it. If this upward trend could be maintained, he might become a hero who would shine for a generation.

‘Expected party.’

That’s why Selfie didn’t blame Chris for his defeat. He hadn’t lost in the competition, even if he had lost one point. But Raymond, who was talking beside him, was getting annoyed.

“Hey, we’re going to be tied with Sylia, so that’s a blessing! It’s like a glorious death, isn’t it? Ha ha ha!”

“Shut up, Raymond. The game is not over yet.”

Although they had taken the lead, they had only tied the score, and the result was still unknown.

‘And Chris, who was ranked 97th, had become that strong. Isabel was a One-Star before becoming a party member. So…’

Selfie swallowed his saliva. He was putting his hopes on Isabel. Selfie’s eyes and head reflected the sunlight, shining brightly.

‘I’ve promised to win, so I won’t disappoint you, Jayne!’

As Selfie looked at the screen with the score 1-0, he clenched his fist.

* * *

-Waaa!-

The still-ringing applause of the audience.

The sound of the audience chanting “Sylia Academy” echoed through the arena.

‘Is it Sylia’s victory again?’

Veron nodded his head in response to the fiery reaction. Compared to Sylia’s teamplay, Chris and Isabel’s performance was infinitely short.

The one who had clearly proven his skills at Arkan was, in fact, Jayne alone.

Veron looked at the screen with a disappointed expression.

‘No matter how strong Jayne is, if the team is weak, it’s meaningless. The tournament is 3v3, after all.’

When the camera turned to him, Veron exclaimed in a startled tone:

“A demon participant! This magic is too ominous!”

“The result of the audience vote is the opposite. Sylia Academy has already won the first match.”

Blume restrained a yawn.

As a result of Yen and Lucia’s performance, her eyes were raised infinitely.

“‘The party members are not as expected?’”

Moreover, from the perspective of a 6th-grade Saver like Blue Maria, Chris was underqualified.

“‘It seems like she couldn’t even manage her mana, let alone her magic tools.’”

Viewed from the original number, it was indeed that way.

Just a moment ago, Chris’s academic ranking was 97th, and Blue Maria would have been surprised by her growth.

However, today was not the case. Blue Maria thought while looking at the 2nd-round lineup.

“‘Yen can’t even participate?’”

Isabel Blitzen and Qua Warnerbil.

The water-controlling gauntlets and the fire-controlling gauntlets. Blue Maria remembered the two students because of their unusual magic tools.

“‘A battle between fire and water? It’s a terrible match.’”

Of course, even if there is a difference in mana and strength, it’s possible to overcome the compatibility of magic tools.

However, both were 1st-year students, and the difference was crucial in a 1v1 battle where magic tools were an important factor.

As Blue Maria assessed their strengths, Banner, who was good at broadcasting, focused the audience.

“‘Fire and water! The 2nd round is a rare battle between elemental magic tools! Ah, I’m saying it now! Qua has chosen the map!’”

Darling!

A roulette appeared on the screen, and various maps spun around. The map was chosen by Qua, so it was just a part of the performance.

Slowly, the roulette slowed down and stopped.

Tap.

[Blue Delmar Pool]

As the 2nd-round map was revealed, the arena was again covered in cheers. The pool water. It was because of this that Qua received an advantage.

Qua had already shown her abilities in the 1st round. She controlled the sea water to create a massive tidal wave, and the other participants couldn’t even resist and were swept away.

Even Isabel, who dealt with fire, found the pool filled with steam to be the worst place.

“‘Qua participant! A clever and ruthless map selection!’”

Deep down, Banner, who wanted to broadcast until the 3rd round, let out a big sigh. Blue Maria was the same.

“……I’ll introduce the Blue Delmar Pool first.”

Blue Maria’s voice was slow and labored.

[View – Blue Delmar Pool]

Regardless, the screen showed the massive pool appearing. The Blue Delmar Pool had a wide, transparent blue pool and colorful buoys floating above.

The size of the pool was so large that it could rival the sea. Its depth and width were overwhelming, the largest pool in the 1st zone.

Although it was just a virtual gate, the place was breathtakingly beautiful.

As the camera shone on the swimming pool, Blue Maria murmured to herself with the microphone turned off.

“What’s going on? Is Arkania going to lose?”

“It’s the same with our senior, isn’t it?”

“The alignment of the magic tools is also bad, and the map is too, so it’s bound to end badly. I also wanted to see Jen and Lucia team up.”

Blue Maria, who was usually not talkative, was unusually chatty, and Vernon thought to himself:

“Wow… I’m really getting annoyed.”

Considering the atmosphere of the party, Vernon had to match Blue Maria’s mood.

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“What’s the matter, can’t be helped. The students are here, and this is just the beginning… Ah, the camera is coming.”

However, there was someone who was more frustrated than Blue Maria, who had directly faced a crisis due to Chris’s defeat.

* * *

This week’s broadcast theme is sorrow.

Amy sat in front of the monitor, her expression drained of color, murmuring to herself.

“Ah, we’re done… We’re all done…”

Arkania’s first defeat.

But the situation was too serious. After Chris, Isabelle had also fallen into crisis due to the map selection.

“No, let’s just forget about it and our party leader… We have to participate in the tournament, don’t we? It’s so sad! I wish I could see the sword dance once! Ah, ah!”

Amy was about to reach the finals. Thanks to Jen, she had maintained a good flow and was about to win, but Chris’s defeat had suddenly brought her down.

– Amy’s tears…

– The snake’s tears…

– The capital’s tears…

Viewers were only mocking Amy, showing little interest in Arkania’s victory.

They were only chasing fun. As soon as the scales tipped towards Celina, Amy’s viewers were cut in half.

“It’s not like Isabelle can win, can she?”

Amy herself was also predicting Isabelle’s defeat.

Just a meaningless battle.

And to make things worse, the location was a swimming pool. The conditions were bad enough to be terrible.

– ㅠㅠㅠ Ah, the swimming pool…

– R.I.P. Sword Spirit… Jen… Here, I’ll rest…

The importance of the party was the same as Amy’s prediction. In fact, the outcome was already set. Amy quickly turned her head.

“Even if I don’t win, the contract remains, doesn’t it? Ah, I might even be able to kick out Kristina and Isabelle from the party during the tournament, wouldn’t I?”

As she spread her imagination, the next step was not difficult.

“I’ve done my part, so I might as well fill the vacancy……”

Amy thought deeply.

Who would stay in Ji-Eun’s party? That was a more important issue for her than winning.

“Now that I’m strong enough, I can enter the 1st-year gate.”

This was a well-known fact that anyone who watched news could understand. The problem was, who was the strongest among the 1st-year students?

“Ji-Eun’s party, of course.”

With the conclusion of the battle survival, which brought together the top students from each school, the proof was already done. To compare Ji-Eun’s party, Amy needed to gather a team of students from the student council and upperclassmen’s clubs.

Amy was meticulous about broadcasting-related matters. If she broadcast the 1st-year students’ breakthrough case, the impact would be greater than this competition.