## Chapter 771 – Kingdom Martial Arts Tournament

Looking at it, it was a flyer announcing the schedule for the Kingdom Martial Arts Tournament.

The tournament schedule, the application deadline, eligibility requirements, and the prize for the winner were all detailed.

Seriously, a martial arts tournament?

It seemed the tournament would be held at the grand arena in the capital.

The arena.

Right, when it comes to arenas, it’s all about Kim Kat.

There’s no entertainer like me in this world. With senses honed in the modern Earth overflowing with multimedia, I, the Savage Angel Kim Kat, reigned as the superstar of the Isvant Arena.

Just thinking about that time makes my chest swell, and I think of Bulverza. My true friend, Bulverza. It was almost a battle of the strongest in the world. We literally risked our lives, went crazy, and fought hard. Reading Teacher Jwa Baek’s *Secret Flying Star* was a great help.

Anyway, intrigued, I read the flyer carefully.

「Kingdom Martial Arts Tournament」

The application deadline is… until next week?

And the tournament seems to be held a month later.

The flyer was filled with grandiose phrases about being a prestigious and historic tournament, so of course, it would be popular.

Arenas are popular wherever you go in this world.

Even modern Earthlings get excited watching people fight, so wouldn’t these people here, where mana bursts out, be the same?

The Kingdom Martial Arts Tournament has been held for decades. A top-tier festival and event with tons of spectators and participants.

And the prizes include high-end perfumes and cosmetics, famous swords, magical artifacts, and top-quality jewelry. What’s this, an elixir? Anyway, there’s a lot of stuff like that, just throwing money around.

They even offer special recruitment into the Royal Knights for the winners if they want, so just looking at that, it seemed like a truckload of ronin from all over the kingdom would be coming to the capital looking for a chance.

All sorts of talents from across the kingdom gather.

The thought of those guys fighting to win made it seem quite thrilling.

But not just anyone can participate; it seems you need some kind of recommendation. A guild recommendation or a noble’s guarantee.

Are they filtering out only those with a certain level of skill?

Well, the high-class people in the capital probably enjoy one-on-one battles between warriors with high-level skills more than a dogfight between scrubs. It’s more visually appealing. Even if dogfights are fun, the gaze watching them is one of ridicule.

As I continued reading.

“Oh.”

A phrase caught my eye.

「This year as well, the kingdom’s most sublime swordsman and strongest knight, the Sword Master, will be attending the tournament…」

「The princess’s congratulatory speech…」

「The opening ceremony will be performed by the Archmage…」

It seemed that the Sword Master, recognized as the kingdom’s strongest warrior, would be attending the tournament, and the princess would be giving a congratulatory speech. There was even a phrase about the rumored Archmage showcasing a magical event at the opening ceremony.

“That’s really something.”

Sword Master.

I’m quite interested in this person, at least.

King Karga recognized him as the strongest human, an inhuman serial killer. Sword Master is a title for the ruthless slaughterer who is best at killing people in this world.

A monster who is the best in personal combat, command of large armies, small-scale operations, politics, and everything else.

The strongest (最强者) whom all warriors and knights admire.

Even Karin, who has absolute confidence in her skills, said herself that she was a step below the Sword Master. She judged that she would need to fight with at least two other skilled people at her level to stand a chance.

For someone like that to come to see the tournament.

Well, it’s the biggest event in the capital, so it makes sense that the strongest would come to watch.

And with the princess, the Archmage, and women known as the kingdom’s three beauties showing their faces, I could already feel the tournament’s popularity.

It’s a world where humans fight monsters, enemy nations, demons, and all sorts of inhuman beings.

Strong humans are treated well wherever they go, and if it’s a tournament to distinguish such strong humans, it goes without saying that tons of people will flock to it. Gambling and street stalls will also be very active.

And the tournament admission fee isn’t that expensive.

It’s literally at the level of a festival or event, so most people can afford to see it. Now that I think about it, is it because winter is coming soon? Telling people to watch the tournament if they have nothing to do.

“Hmm.”

This… I’m starting to feel a strong desire to participate. I’m quite tempted by the prizes, at least. High-end perfumes and cosmetics? If I get a bunch of that and give it to my women, they’ll be happy.

And I also want to find out about my level.

The rule is to subdue the opponent without killing them, so it’s not that tough. I can’t stand not participating in this. Can the Muscle Angel and Love Chunma of the arena just stand by and watch this?

Should I get permission from the Saintess and try to participate?

If I ask, she will definitely give me permission.

I immediately grabbed some snacks and the flyer and went home.

* * *

“What? A martial arts tournament? Now that you mention it, there was something like that. Is it already time for that? Why? Are you interested?”

Karin said, picking up a biscuit.

“How can I not be interested in something like this? So, as soon as I picked up the flyer, I screamed and ran over here.”

“Keuh-heuh-heuh, why are you screaming, you crazy bastard.”

I immediately showed her the flyer.

“Anyway, it’s a good opportunity. It’s an event where you can fight against some strong guys. The prizes are great too… Wow. But wait.”

Karin, who was reading the flyer, suddenly exclaimed.

“If our husband participates in this, won’t he just win right away? No, he has a really high chance of winning. I’m sure of it. I can tell just by looking at it.”

“I’m definitely aiming for the win too, but why? Do you have a reason for thinking that?”

I’m quite confident too.

“Well, as far as I know, the Royal Knights also select and send some talented guys, right? They actually do pretty well. But honestly, I don’t think those guys can beat our husband.”

I heard that the Royal Knights do participate, but they don’t send the really strong guys like Master Knights. They select and send some talented young guys with low ranks.

Those guys have some morals.

Honestly, if the Royal Knights sent all their people, it would just become their own league. The tournament would be boring, and no one would enjoy it.

They must know this, so they do it that way.

“Heu-heu-heu, ah, damn it. Of course, I’ll beat those guys.”

I don’t think I’ll lose.

This is definitely a win.

“That reminds me, the arena… it brings back memories.”

Claudie came and sat next to me.

“The Savage Warrior Kat of the arena?”

“Ah. Claudie.”

Then she called me that and took my hand. Claudie was watching everything back then too.

“It was really fun back then too. Wow, I remember that time too. That bastard Durvan.”

“Heu-heu-heu, Mama had fun back then too. I didn’t know when you got so strong.”

“That’s what I’m saying.”

But what is that bastard Durvan doing these days? I stroked Claudie’s ear and reminisced about that time.

“Anyway, since Blackie likes this kind of thing, it’s good to go if you can. Look at this. The prizes are amazing. They’re even giving away elixirs.”

“But what exactly is an elixir used for?”

“Hmm… it has many uses. It doesn’t seem like a very high-end elixir, but it’s good to have elixirs on hand. It treats internal injuries and slightly increases mana.”

“I’m definitely taking it.”

If that’s the case, I have to take it.

“A martial arts tournament, this sounds like it will be quite fun. I should go cheer again.”

Liz also said that with a smile.

“I’m definitely participating.”

With everyone looking forward to it like this, I can’t not participate. I need to get permission from the Saintess when I go to see her the day after tomorrow.

Honestly, I’ve done a lot of good deeds, so she’ll definitely give me permission.

“Heu-heu-heu, this humble one is also quite looking forward to it. If you win, should I grant you a wish?”

“No, you’re always granting me wishes.”

“But don’t you want something?”

Something I want.

“Come on, tell me all of Kat’s desires!”

“I, even if I don’t win, every day…”

Hilde and Ari also join in. No, since I already do as much as I want every night, there’s nothing I particularly wish for. If I had to pick one, it would be to have all seven of them wear bikinis and dance to a choreographed routine?

* * *

Two days later, I went to the church early in the morning.

I have to come here every other day anyway, and the Saintess told me to come today. She told me to clear my schedule, but I don’t really have a schedule except when I’m working.

She said she would give me some kind of reward today.

Did she organize what I reported for the past two days well? I need to talk about that and the martial arts tournament.

“You’ve come early.”

As soon as I entered and greeted her politely, the Saintess stood up from her seat.

“Of course, I have to come early.”

Looking at her, her attire is a bit different today.

She was wearing something like a pure white coat instead of her usual clothes, and the Saintess’s unique veil was longer, reaching down to her shoulders. She usually exposes some skin or shows off her figure by revealing her lines, but today she covered everything with a coat for some reason.

The veil is long enough to cover her face.

It feels like a celebrity disguising herself to avoid paparazzi.

“Follow me.”

The Saintess in that attire said that as she passed me.

“Yes? Where are we going?”

“Didn’t I say I would give you a proper reward today? There’s also a lot to talk about besides that. Let’s hurry a bit.”

“Yes… well, if that’s the case.”

Where are we going?

I stood next to the Saintess and followed her. She opened the door and walked out, crossing the hallway. But as we moved, it seemed we were going outside the Grand Temple altogether.

Where are you trying to go?

“Saintess? Where are we going? It’s quite rare to come out like this.”

“Isn’t a paladin supposed to escort a woman when he comes out with her?”

“Yes?”

What?

ㅡSwish.

The Saintess said that and linked her arm with mine. As she linked her arm, her ample breasts began to touch my arm.

This sister?

“No way, Saintess. Are you saying this is the reward?”

I’ve known it for a long time, but she really likes to show off like this.

“You know this Saintess well. That’s right.”

“Oh my goodness. Please give it to me normally, normally.”

“Well, calm down. You don’t have to worry. That was just a joke.”

It doesn’t feel like a joke.

“And isn’t it an honor just to link arms with this Saintess? As I always say, this Saintess is really beautiful. Isn’t that right?”

The Saintess, who had linked her arm with mine, looked at my face and said that.

Clear blue eyes harmonizing with brilliant and antique blonde hair. The deep sky-blue eyes go well with her hair color. This is something that makes her princess disease understandable.

She’d be amazed looking at her own face in the mirror after waking up. When it comes to looks, she’s in the top ten among the women around me.

Right after my women.

“You are inhumanly beautiful.”

“How do you compare to other women?”

“You have superior beauty compared to most women. That’s an undeniable fact. But, do you really like hearing these words that much?”

“Don’t you already know? This Saintess really likes compliments about her appearance.”

“It feels like you’re the one receiving the reward, not me. Anyway, let’s take our arms apart. What will people say if they see us?”

It would be seriously troublesome if other people saw us linking arms like this.

“I don’t really care about other people’s gazes. And who’s watching us right now?”

“Uh…”

There’s no one?

Ah. Is it because of the clothes and veil?

“There’s no one.”

“So, don’t worry and entrust yourself to this Saintess.”

“Well, I will.”

I moved according to the Saintess’s guidance.