-1230- Going to be lively

————Seven Stars Sword Art Festival.

For the knight students studying at the Knight Academy, this is indeed a very important event.

This event will not only be broadcasted and reported nationwide, but it also determines the champions among the major academies. If one can stand out in it and achieve good results, they will definitely receive attention from the country and the <League >, eventually making a name for themselves.

Many famous knights began to make a name for themselves during their student years and then entered the world stage, becoming widely known.

For example, Shinguji Kurono, also known as the "World Clock," was once a student at Hagun Academy and participated in the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival>, competing for the championship with another famous blazer. Eventually, they both joined the A-level League of <KOK > and reached the third position in the world rankings.

It can be said that for a Blazer who is preparing to become a Mage-Knight, the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival> is the first important event.

As long as one can achieve good results in the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival>, whether they want to participate in world-class competitions or receive the government's funding, it will be much easier.

This is also the reason why Shinguji Kurono could promise to Kurogane Ikki that as long as he could achieve victory in the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival>, regardless of his ability value, he would be allowed to graduate.

If one can win in the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival>, proving themselves to be the most outstanding among all student knights in the country, then Ikki's reputation will become widely known, even the <League > will have to pay attention.

For a country and <League > that highly value powerful Blazers, a talented person who can achieve victory in the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival> will definitely not be allowed to be suppressed by the Kurogane family.

Therefore, for Ikki, who is determined to become a Mage-Knight, it is necessary to achieve victory in the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival>.

"This year's <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival> is the opportunity I have been waiting for."

Ikki quietly made up his mind.

Naturally, for other students, this competition is also very tempting.

For example, Stella Vermillion.

"A competition to determine the strongest student knights in the country?"

In this competition, there will undoubtedly be powerful Blazers from various parts of the country, right?

Stella came to study in Japan, mainly to seek strong opponents.

If that's the case...

"I must participate in this competition."

Stella had already made up her mind.

On the contrary, other students, after the initial excitement, suddenly became discouraged.

Becoming a nationally renowned knight and having a bright future is indeed what many people desire.

But...

"Only six people can become representative..."

"And the strong students from the other six academies will also appear..."

"All the outstanding student knights from all over the country will compete together?"

"I feel... even if we encounter them, we won't win..."

The students began to realize the reality one by one.

No matter what, facing outstanding student knights from all over the country, it is only natural for ordinary students to become discouraged.

"Will last year's representative of the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival> also compete?"

"After all, the only condition for participating in the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival> is to be a student at the Seven Knights Academy, and many of last year's representative have not graduated yet."

"It is said that even last year's <Seven Stars Sword King> has just entered the third grade this year, so he will definitely appear in this year's <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival>."

"Even last year's <Seven Stars Sword King> will compete?"

"Give me a break.."

"We won't win."

The students sighed one after another.

Thanks to this, soon a student raised their hand to ask.

"Excuse me, if one forfeits or loses in the selection battle, will there be any punishment?"

To ask this, the other party probably wants to forfeit, right?

"Punishment?" Oreki Yuuri immediately replied gently: "There won't be any punishment, and it won't affect your grades. If someone feels no interest in the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival> at all, please reply to the Executive Committee through the student manual to indicate that you will not participate in the selection battle. They will automatically remove your name from the selection list, but once removed, you cannot change your mind, so please consider it carefully."

Upon hearing this, someone else raised their hand to ask.

"If one participates in the selection battle, is there any danger?"

This is one of the concerns of the students.

To this question, Oreki Yuuri looked troubled.

"We cannot guarantee that because it involves real combat. The selection battle will allow the Device to be used in combat, even the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival> is the same. It aims to train students' combat abilities, and there is no requirement for students to use their Device in fantasy form. Accidents may happen, but it's inevitable."

Yuuri's words immediately made most of the students present dismiss the idea of participating in the competition.

This is also unavoidable.

Although getting injured in battles is common, and more severe injuries may even endanger lives, since they intend to become official Mage-Knights, they should demand themselves with actual combat and risk. However, all present are just freshmen, and not everyone is willing to bear such a huge risk to hone themselves.

Just graduating safely, obtaining the qualification of a Mage-Knight, and having a well-paying and stable job are enough for most students.

Therefore, Yuuri's words made many people give up the idea of taking risks.

Of course, there are also those who are uncompromising.

"If one wants to qualify as a representative, how many victories in battle are needed?"

Such a question, raised by Stella Vermillion, who showed her intention to participate in the <Seven Stars Sword Art Festival>, attracted many people's attention.

Yuuri was also quite pleased.

"For this point, it is currently uncertain because it depends on how many people are willing to participate in the selection battle, and it has not been calculated how many battles each student needs to complete the selection battle. But it can be confirmed that as long as there is a willingness to participate, the academy will arrange for all students to compete against each other and select the top six with the best records. Therefore, conservatively estimated, at least ten victories are required, and there cannot be a single defeat along the way, to have the possibility of becoming a representative."

Yuuri's words of advice made Stella frown.

"Ten victories or more? Unexpectedly many..."

Stella's expression didn't seem like she doubted her ability to achieve it, but rather felt troublesome.

Upon seeing this, Yuuri quickly spoke up.

"Don't worry, there won't be consecutive battles. Considering the time, there will be a match every two or three days, so everyone will have sufficient time to prepare."

Upon hearing this, Stella relaxed her tightly furrowed brows.

"A match every two or three days?"

Even Ikki couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, seemingly relieved for some reason.

"Well then, the announcement ends here. From now on, please work hard on your own, and the teachers will look forward to everyone's excellent performance, okay?"

With this concluding remark from Yuuri, the students began to whisper to each other.

Seeing this, Rozen sneered.

"It seems that the new semester is going to be very lively from the beginning."