The Great Adventure In World Of Sword And Magic.
Chapter 08 - [A Promise and First Winner Prize]

...CHAPTER 8 - A PROMISE AND A FIRST WINNER'S PRIZE...

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By late afternoon, Lia was already able to master how the mana work on her body.

Now I will end the study of magic today and go to the village square.

"Oh, it's time.." I saw the sun coming down.

"What time?" Lia asked, she was so focused that she didn't realize how much time was spent.

"Festive," I said firmly.

"Ah, right.." Said Lia who just remembered it.

Lia pouted, but she tried to calm down again and looked at me with a flat face.

"So we're leaving now?" Flat talk.

"Surely," I said with certainty.

Then, when I'm leaving. He pulled my back collar.

"What?" I turned and looked at him.

Lia blushed and played her hand in embarrassment and said.

"You're gonna teach me magic again, right?" He said a little uneasy.

I nodded casually.

"Promise?" He said with a cheerful face.

"Yes" I said with certainty.

Looking at her talent, I'm sure Lia can definitely get an A if there is in the magic academy.

"really?" His voice confirmed once again, his face brighter.

"Right," I said firmly.

"Hmmm.." But he doesn't seem to believe.

He looked at me as if he didn't believe what I was saying, was I not trustworthy?

"I promise! So you can hold my word, Lia," I said nervously.

Am I known to be bad at promises?

"Okay, I accept. So you have to remember tomorrow!" His words pointed to my face, he looked very happy.

It seems like Lia really enjoys learning magic.

"Sure," I said with a happy smile.

"Then we go!" He was happy and started running.

"Yes." Yeah."

Then I followed him in the back.

Then we both headed to the village square where the Festival would start again.

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We reached the village square and it was full of people.

The festival is crowded with people.

Almost all villagers, tourists and merchants crowded near the stage of the event.

Reminds me of an event held in the Capital first. I don't think it was as big as back then, but it's been fairly crowded and full for the size of a big village.

"..." - ".I stared at the crowd, Damn for me.

"Well! look at that, Ren!" Speak with spirit.

"..?"

Lia looked around enthusiastically and pulled me along with her. Spontaneous Lia was holding my hand, it seemed like she didn't notice it due to looking forward earlier.

She made my heart beat so fast while being held by her, could Lia hear her voice?

Then Lia and I were in the middle of the crowd. He looked like he was waiting for the event to start, I smiled casually then looked at the unusual crowd around us, hmm..

Wasn't two days ago not this crowded?

"What's up, Ren?" Said Lia looking at me who was acting strangely. You know, I'm a little tired in here. Real crowded..

"...It's more crowded than I thought.." I said a little nervously, for a second would you hold my hand?

"Isn't it clear? The grand prize, right, is it?" Said Lia staring sinisterly ahead.

"Uh, well, that's right, the gift is yes.." My words shifted my face.

To think I'm forgetting that unusual first-place prize, it's definitely crowded, isn't it?

..But, it should be clear.

Because isn't "it" a rather less challenging gift?

You know, I don't intend to be champion one. But just to judge how much I've grown and my curiosity about this one event, that's all I want to achieve no more.

Because when I didn't want to join this festival, the event called "Hunting Festival" was tiring and the prizes were less attractive. This is the reason why I used to feel better hunting for food than racing exhausting.

But. now, even though the prize remains unattractive. I'm still coming. Wh why? Because to see my progress. I repeated it a second time, not because of the "that" gift but because I wanted to see how developed I was. Well, that's all.

"..." - ".I think I need to tell her, since we've been holding hands..

Ever since I returned to this time, I wanted to expand beyond the time where I used to not develop. My obvious goal is to surpass myself who settled in Rank C and exceed it, then fight that person of course.

That fellow.. Well, I should..

"Hey, why are you daydreaming?" Said Lia looking at me.

"Uh, there's nothing.." I said a little nervous. Wait a minute, didn't you realize your hand was still holding on to me?

Lia looked at me flatly and refocused herself onto the stage of the event. Looks like the Host wants to tell the winner. Never mind, I better enjoy the show and hold hands.

"Girls, thank you for coming to this year's event!! You must be wondering who our winner is this year!!" Speak the Host with great fanfare.

""Yes!!"" Suddenly a row of spectators shouted, there were probably also participants who shouted in it including Father and I.

"I'm definitely champion one!!" Saying the person A.

"I'm champion one of course!" Said the B.

"Me!!" Saying People F.

""me!"" Say several people at the same time.

"Stop! Don't quarrel! Winner is only one! But! We will mention champions 3 and 2 of course! You also know the 2nd and 3rd prize, right!" Said the Host cheerfully, really very enthusiastic about this person.

They nodded in unison and began to notice the Host once more. Although there are people who are relaxed and want this to end quickly, of course it is me.

"Champion prize 3, a basket of fruits that can last 2 months from the garden of Thomas Alva! I'll call the 3rd champion! Tofan kyuciose!"

The Host called out the name of a Man..

The one who was called came and went up on stage, of course he... A lady. A lady?

"Who was that?" I'm confused.

"Didn't you hear? He was Tofan, a Rank C Adventurer who often came to the village for the Monster Eradication Quest outside the village. I'm sure her nickname, The Boring white," Lia said excitedly.

"Well, that's it," I said remembering the man.

I just remembered, there was someone named like that. But considering that painful call, it seemed that it was indeed true that he was..

Then the Host calls the 2nd champion.

"Vote 2 is........." The host was silent as if trying to tense the atmosphere.

""......"" True as expected, everything was in a row waiting for the name of the second champion to be called.

Everyone waiting quietly also gulped to wait for who the 2nd champion was. Although I think champion 1 only needs to be like this but why should champion 2 make the old event??

It took 1 minute less in silence to make the Host speak again.

"Daken Maulana!"

My dad?? I think he's a 1st champion? Isn't it obvious? He is the strongest in the village..

"Unusual.." Said Lia astonished.

"What's wrong?" I was confused to hear his murmur.

"No, I thought your father was going to be champion 1. She's really excited about "that" gift, isn't she"..?" Lia was confused.

"Don't reveal it again. haa. right, he should be champion 1.." My words heaved a heavy sigh, by the way this girl did not feel that we were still holding hands?

"Haa.. His leg," said someone beside me, many seem equally satisfied with him.

Why is it like that? The 2nd champion gets a prize rating that doesn't want to get it, but the prize is "Makin' made by Aunt Ryuela."

I'm so concerned about Dad, he doesn't like his food and often traps me eating it. What a hell.

Look, dad's face paled. I wish Dad all the best..

"So who's the 1st champion, Lia?" My toot.

"Do not know.." Lia shook her head.

Although Lia looked curious, she did not care much either. Because he's sure whoever gets it doesn't matter. Only I'll be in trouble if I get it..

"Maulana Ren!" A loud voice sounded in front of me.

"Hey? What's?" I'm flustered. Did someone call me?

Who called me?

Lia looked at me in shock.

"What's? Me?" I'm astonished. Ah, she took my hand off. Although he was shocked, his face turned red as if embarrassed. Just sec..

He was a bit confused, but all the people's eyes were directed towards me with an aura full of intimidation. Then the merchants and travelers around were curious who then looked at my place. I think I'm in danger?

"...Um? Lia, am I in trouble?" I asked the girl who was blushing.

He's nodding.

Gulp.. Am I the 1st champion? I'm in danger.

"Ren Maulana, as the 1st champion. Get on stage!" Speak the Host with great fanfare.

I know it! Don't yell at the Host too?!

I had to go on stage.

Really, what was the reason that made me the 1st champion??

On stage, there were several people and the Host.

Gulp..

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Mother who watched the show looked relieved to see me who became champion 1 not father, as if I who replaced father was a relief for him. Mommy?!

I shuddered, because it was stared at by many people. Am I really a champion 1??

My father beside me whispered.

"You can take turns with your father" said Dad seriously.

"Better, don't dad. You just want me poisoned.." I said with an angry face.

"No! I'm.." Seems right.

Mom looked at me and Dad. It makes us shiver. "!?!?!" Our feelings were the same, Me and Dad felt our backs go cold.

Therefore, we both remained silent like the woman who had been silent since next to us. He looked bored and just looked forward as if waiting for this to be over. Also The woman yawns while holding the basket of the 3rd champion.

He was the same height as me, I think 5 feet tall was already quite high for a woman his age.

"The coin we have accumulated is like this!! By 280 points! Daken with 310 points!! Then champion 1, Ren with 780 points!! That is the highest value of all!! It seems like Ren really wants the first prize!!" Speak to the Host by emphasizing the latter. Wh why??

No no no no!!! What does that mean?!

Lia's eyes darkened at me. A heeeeeikk?!

What the hell is going on?! I looked at dad..

"Son, I gave you an extra. But it turns out Dad lost.. Haha.." Said Dad trying to melt the atmosphere. But it didn't work out very well.

I really want to hit him now!!

"Gift will be shared!! Especially Ren! You'll get it after this!!" The Host said with a smile.

I think I was given a big ordeal..

Then the 1st prize came. Surely "that".

"Congratulations to you, Ren-sama," said a very beautiful young girl.

Ughhhh.. Seriously..

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...[ Continued ]...