The Peace In A Beautiful World
Chapter 61: The First Daily Match

After that, we went from the canteen to the first year building and to the 2nd floor of the building where there is an arena for the first game. Along the way to the second floor of the first year building, we also chatted with Masahiko Kotaro.

"Hey, what should I call your name with?" I asked.

"Call me with Kotaro, sir," said Kotaro.

"Alright, Kotaro. First of all, can you stop calling me "master" ? I don't know why I'm just like your boss" I said.

"Ah forgive me, sir. It seems that I have not been able to get rid of the customs of my home country. In my home country, strong people must be respected. Since Mr. Rid was in first place on the entrance examination, it is certain that Mr. Rid is very strong, moreover I also saw your performance when in the 3rd exam earlier. Your sword skills are amazing. Therefore, I call you using "master". Not only Mr. Rid alone, Mr. Noa, Mr. Charles, Mr. Enzo and Ms. Chloe as well, you are very strong" Kotaro said.

"So yeah, you're used to the culture in your home country so you call me "sir". But I prefer that you call me by name only. We are both students in this academy. It's okay you can't just call me by name, just do it slowly" I said.

"me too. I just don't want to be called a "prince" in this academy. Especially with "master" said Charles.

"I don't want to either" said Enzo, Noa and Chloe.

"As they say. Me and them don't like to be called by a master or a lady. So start calling us by name, Kotaro" I said.

"Well," said Kotaro.

"By the way, Kotaro. According to the introduction in the class earlier, you are from Kaminari country huh ? The country is across the sea. Indeed, there is usually a quota of exams for children from outside San Fulgen but I am not sure that the Kaminari country across the sea also gets a quota to take the exam. So how can you take the entrance exam?" asked Charles.

"I used to live there. But since 3 years ago, I moved and lived in the port city of San Quentine. So because I live in the San Fulgen area, I can take the test at this academy as well" Kotaro said.

"Owh is so, by the way your way of speaking is very formal like a swordsman. Is your family a family of warriors, Kotaro?" said Charles.

"When I was living in Kaminari, yes. My father and mother were swordsmen. Swordsman is a nickname for people who are experts in martial arts and weaponry and are tasked to protect the citizens in the Kaminari country. Probably just like the royal soldiers here. But now that we've been living in San Fulgen, my father and mother would rather be a trader than continue their duties as a swordsman because it's a different country as well. So now it is my turn to continue my father and mother's duties first. Indeed I cannot be a warrior in this kingdom but I can still be a warrior in this kingdom. Even so, the way the swordsman on me will not disappear" said Kotaro.

"so yeah. That's a good reason" Charles said.

"Because that's why as a swordsman I want to compete with Mr. Rid, ah I mean to compete with Rid," said Kotaro.

"Rather than daily matches, you can just invite me to match practice. So if you lose, at least there is no point deduction" I said.

"You should know, Mr. Rid. The thrill of fighting during practice and real matches will definitely be different. That's why I prefer to file daily matches" said Kotaro.

"so yeah. Well you're right, the sensation will be different" I said.

"He called me "master" again, I thought.

After that, we reached the first year building and immediately went to the 2nd floor. On the second floor there is an arena that resembles the arena at the time of the third stage entrance exam, but looks wider this arena. In this arena is very quiet, only 1 person is seen sitting on the bleachers, it seems that person who served as a supervisor for the daily matches on this floor. We also approached the supervisor. The supervisor seemed to know that he was coming and the supervisor got up from his seat.

"Well, well it looks like you're here to do a daily match. Hmmm there is Prince Charles, princess Chloe and young master Enzo also apparently," said the supervisor.

"Please don't call me that when I'm still a student here, master superintendent" Charles said.

Chloe and Enzo also nodded.

"Hahaha okay. Let me introduce myself first. My name is Elgin Durant, as you can see, I am the supervisor for the daily matches in the first year building of the second floor. So are you here to do a daily game or just look around" said supervisor Elgin.

"We're here to have a daily game" Charles said.

"Owh's great. You guys are the first ones who will be doing daily matches in this first year. Because since then on the 2nd floor until the 5th floor has not received reports of daily matches. So pang-ahem means Charles, who do you want to fight against in this daily game?" asked the supervisor Elgin.

"Eh ah I'm here to deliver my friend, not me who will compete" said Charles.

"Owh is so, so who will compete?," asked the supervisor Elgin.

"I'm going to fight, my name is Rid Archie" I said, raising my hand.

"Rid Archie ? owh so you are the one who got the first rank in the entrance examination of the academy. Wah wah does not expect that you will also be the first person to do daily matches. Then who will be your opponent?" said watchdog Elgin.

"The opponent is me, sir. My name is Masahiko Kotaro" Kotaro said, raising his hand.

"Alright, then we go straight to the arena. For the audience please sit in the audience, just" said the supervisor Elgin.

"The rules in this daily match are about the same as the rules in the third stage entrance examination. The difference is that when in the entrance exam if you win but you are injured, your points will be reduced. In a daily match, there is no point deduction for the winner who is injured or exhausted. The winner will get the full points. You must not use fatal attacks or magic on an opponent that can cause him severe injury or death. There is no watchdog here that can heal your wounds after a fight, usually after the match you will be told to go to the middle building to get healing or you can heal yourself if you can use healing magic. The winner will be determined if he succeeds in defeating his opponent by making him faint, his opponent gives up or the match supervisor himself stops the match if the supervisor has found the winner. Is there a question ?," asked supervisor Elgin.

"Nothing" said the two of us.

"Hey, Kotaro. How about we make a bet ? If I win, you must obey 1 of my requests and if I lose, I will obey 1 of your requests. How ?" I said.

"What does that mean Rid, suddenly placed a bet?," asked Kotaro.

"There's no particular reason, so how do you want it or not?" I asked.

"Well then, I will" said Kotaro.

"All right, we agreed," I said.

"Well then, the daily game begins" said watchdog Elgin.

Supervisor Elgin also pulled over to the edge of the arena.

"Alright, then I start," said Kotaro.

~Speed Boost~

~Wind Magic, Apply Magic Weapon, Wind Sword~

Kotaro moved quickly towards me while channeling wind magic on his sword.

~Masahiko Art, Maple Tree Wind Slash~

A slash was launched at me, but I held it with my sword. There appeared a very strong gust of wind after our swords clashed against each other.

"~Masahiko Art~ ? this is your family's technique, huh, Kotaro?" I asked.

"Yes that's right. I didn't think you could hold it. It's not surprising because you're 1st in the entrance exam" Kotaro said.

We continued to fight with the sword until Kotaro was pushed back because the pressure of my sword was stronger than the pressure of his sword.

"~Masahiko Art, Maple Leaf Slash~

Kotaro moved towards me again and launched his slash but I managed to hold it back again. Even though I was holding him back he continued to launch that slash like a streak of slashes. The slash he was emitting was continuous, but I managed to hold it until he finally stopped.

"You're really great, Mr. Rid," said Kotaro.

"Don't I just say don't call me "master"?" I said.

"Ah sorry, I'm reflexed to see how strong you are" said Kotaro.

"Hmmm because you're serious and not a jerk like Javier. Then I'll be serious from the beginning too. Try to hold this, Kotaro," I said.

"Huh?," said the confused Kotaro.

I moved quickly towards Kotaro, Kotaro was surprised to see me who was suddenly in front of him.

"What?!?!," said Kotaro in surprise.

~Sword Art, Half Moon Slash~

I slashed at Kotaro with a sword slash that formed like half a month. Kotaro intended to hold back the slash with his sword, but he was instead thrown against the arena wall. He appeared to be sitting down after crashing into the arena wall, but he did not faint. But he had sustained a decent injury from hitting the arena wall let alone before he had not activated defense magic or defense boost. After which, Kotaro slowly woke up.

"You are indeed amazing, Mr. Rid. It seems impossible to beat you. Therefore, I gave up" said Kotaro.

"Daily match between Rid Archie and Masahiko Kotaro, the winner is Rid Archie" said the supervisor Elgin.

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