The Price is Everything of Yours (76 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 112

It was the fifth day of the tournament’s main round.

Unlike the beginning, when dozens of matches were held each day, the number of matches scheduled per day had decreased as the rounds progressed. Only the strongest contestants remained, making every single match crucial, and the audience wanted to witness them all.

People who had been unfamiliar with the tournament at first now eagerly sought to know everything about their favorite participants and took interest in the regions from which outstanding contestants emerged.

“Odville is clearly the best! It’s the region that produced the most main-round contestants, after all!”

“What are you talking about? Didn’t you see Ridollen’s Young Bear single-handedly perform the work of ten men? He’ll definitely reach the semifinals!”

Minor lords who had previously felt their territories were too small or too distant from the capital to receive adequate attention were now elated. Likewise, lords whose knights demonstrated exceptional skill were thrilled.

Neris did not miss how the vassal lords under Mainedlant were becoming increasingly polite—not only toward one another but also toward officials from the capital.

“Lord O’Connor, was it? Ahem, ahem. Thank you very much for your thoughtful guidance.”

“You want to change the order? Well, that shouldn’t be a problem at all.”

The lower-ranking officials seemed bewildered by the lords’ newfound courtesy, a stark contrast to their usual arrogance. Yet, in truth, this shift was only natural.

Since the ascension of the new Grand Duke, the vassal lords felt their status had gradually diminished. For now, they maintained appearances by sticking together, but who could say what the future held?

To them, the tournament’s organization signaled that the capital still acknowledged their ability to demonstrate their worth under the current Grand Duke’s reign. Moreover, being able to bring glory to their own regions through martial prowess—a value cherished deeply by Mainedlant—fit perfectly with their ways.

With this newfound peace of mind, they became more tolerant of the current system, which empowered central officials. Of course, not everyone embraced this willingly, but the change was nonetheless remarkable.

‘That’s why.’

Cledwin had suddenly decided to hold this tournament. Neris admired his cleverness greatly.

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