Chapter 127: Opening ceremony!

Chapter 127: Opening ceremony!

[Seth's POV:]

"Yes, I have been thinking for some time as well..."

Seriously conversing with someone entirely stranger is not something I even considered in my last life since I had the freedom to ignore them in the face but right now, I just have to keep a smiling face and respond to every other person who recognizes me either as the honored Student Council President or the son of the legendary Duchess.

The people from my academy already have been scrambling around and getting acquainted with the students of other schools attending the opening ceremony of the Tournament.

The venue, as always, falls into no specific continent but an abandoned land near the southern boundary of Ranghaur. To keep partiality out of the contest the tournaments are always held at such places where no team could take advantage of.

Then who the heck arranges all these things and ensures that no cheating is added to the mix? That person is about to enter the scene in a few minutes now.

All those who were in the top ten of their respective academies' selection rounds were invited to the opening ceremony. All of these participants were strong and with just a glance I could tell, that no one was here leisurely partying.

Like me, most of the students were appraising and measuring each other and determining their tactics from hereon already. Truly competitive as I must say and it was true for me as well.

However if not for my mother's demand to win this contest, I am not sure how would I have taken all this drama all along. Teamwork and showing off is not my thing but holding back and breaking the promise I made to Lady Valarie was the last thing I would like to commit.

I was registered as a Tier 3 mage and I hope I have to show that much strength in aligning to my profile.

"Is that General Saebes's progeny?"

One of the professors of Ènlair asked pointing his gaze toward the broadest man in the hall.

"Yes, Kevin is our team's backup."

Considering how overwhelmingly he won his previous matches before he was set against me, it was decided that Kevin would be the fifth man on the team. Well, considering his on-field battle instincts and his ace skill Berserk I also gave my consent to take him as the backup.

"He's grown strong from the last time I saw him."

I have no idea how this old man was acquainted with General Saebes but whatever. I knew Kevin was strong and after I defeated him just some days after my transmigration, he shaped himself in a far better way than the plot allowed him.

Unlike the real Arata who would have become a stuttering mess, this one, who has the soul of another being responded in a carefree tone.

The reason Salamander took notice of Arata was undoubtedly because of the divine presence the latter possessed and as an all-seer, the Great Sage naturally would find Arata worth his attention.

'Damn... '

Suddenly the hall fell into abyssal silence as heavy pressure fell upon the crowd but it was actually the heat of the main fire since the one who was in the center of such pressure was none other than Arata.

In the original plot, being focused by such an overwhelming aura, Arata naturally found himself in a grave corner until the demi god inside of him emerged and helped Arata out of the danger and astonished everyone present inside the hall. It was a kickstart for Arata in the tournament and an adequate first impression that could be called worthy for the protagonist.

This was what, it was supposed to transpire.

But...

"Akhh!!!"

"Pathetic."

Under everyone's gaze, Arata's feet dug three feet down the surface due to heavy pressure before the Sage finally lifted the weight and regarded Arata as such. For some reason, Arata withheld the test Salamander offered to explore his limitation. However, Arata intentionally endured and didn't let the inner beast emerge in front of others.

Surely the Great Sage also knew how Arata just suppressed his true might and the reason he spat such venomously was because of how he missed witnessing such exceptional talent lying dormant in Arata.

But the question arises, why though?

Was Arata trying to shift the plot for no definite reason or is he trying to hide his strength to surprise his enemies in the tournament?

Regardless, all of it would be something for my future self to worry about since my present self just wants to enjoy dinner and sleep like a log after this never-ending tedious day.

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