Chapter:49 Registration for the Nine-School Competition pt-2
ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣! (Chatter!)
Erik, Mayumi, Mari, Suzune and Katsuto, the [Fantastic Five] sat on their favourite spot within the cafe, just next to the [Swimming Pool].
Katsuto was discharged from the hospital two days ago, he had recovered from all his injuries whereas his magic has strengthened even further due to coming in contact with Daichi's [Forbidden magic].
Katsuto wasn't really in a good mood, he had lost his old friend who he had already let down once. Not to mention the complications that arose due to the deaths of the politicians.
Juumonji clan was having a hard time dealing with all the damage they had sustained due to the hotel attack event.
The current Juumonji Clan head had issued a notice, all members of the Juumonji clan are to return to the main-household and prepare for a manhunt.
Juumonji clan had declared war on the [The 7-Kings Syndicate], the latter had dealt a serious blow to the prestige of the Juumonji clan, and they aren't the one's who take these actions kindly.
The various side-branches of the Juumonji Clan had also started to take action against the criminal syndicate.
After a really long time, one of the [Ten-Masters Clan] is making sure big moves, especially after last war.
Katsuto just sat there in silence and continued to savour the coffee he had ordered.
Suzune seemed to be checking all the notes that she made for calibrating Erik's secondary C.A.D with optimal settings. She really wanted to exceed Erik's expectations and prove that his trust wasn't misplaced, that she indeed had the qualifications to be an [Tactical Advisor].
Erik was busy reading a book named "Peace is a Dream", he was very engrossed while complementing the context written within the piece of art that he held within his hands.
Just in front of him, Mayumi and Mari were talking about the upcoming [Nine-School Competition] as both of them were selected to participate in the [Newcomer's division].
[Nine Schools Competition] is a nationwide annual magic tournament for the nine National Magic University Affiliated High Schools, and it is one of the biggest magic-related events in Japan. Its official name is "Nationwide Magic High School Athletics Competition".
Every year, a roster selects students from the nine 'National Magic University Affiliated High Schools' from across the country meet, putting theirs and their schools' pride on the line.
A huge audience is always expected, including not only the general public, government officials and those interested in magic but also businesses, overseas companies, researchers and scouts. It is also one of the few stages that provide magic competition as entertainment.
The [Nine Schools Competition] is said to be the greatest stage for Magic High School students to shine and its results are linked to the students' career paths. It is also one of the few major events to allow the general public to better understand and become invested in magic competitions, as well as to further society's acknowledgement of magic.
The competition is divided into the [Official] and [Newcomers' Divisions]. Only 1st Year Students may participate in the Newcomers' Division while the Official Division has no restrictions.
Each contestant may participate only in two contests and the maximum number of participants per contest is three from each school, with men and women calculated separately.
Besides the contestants, the Nine Schools Competition allows each school to bring 4 people as [Tactical Advisers], but not every school takes advantage of this option.
Each school is also allowed to bring 8 Technicians who are responsible for CAD maintenance.
The CADs used at the Nine Schools Competition must be universally adaptable so only models that fit the criteria are allowed.
However, there is no restriction on software. All CADs also have to be turned over to the Nine Schools Competition Committee for examination once.
Among the various sports, Mayumi was selected for [Speed-Shooting] due to her being a famed sharp-shooter. Her special eyes had a peculiar ability which allowed her to easily engage moving targets at impossible distances.
[Speed Shooting], also known as "Quick Draw", is a game where clay targets are shot into the designated space and destroyed by magic. One-hundred red and white targets are released and the players compete by destroying their coloured targets.
In the Preliminaries, players only compete to destroy as many targets as possible within a five-minute time limit. Beginning at the Quarter-finals, the scoring system is put into place as contestants compete against each other.
While Mayumi had an extremely high chance to completely dominate the event.
Mari was selected for [Battle-Board], being a control-type magic-user, her speciality lied in her control over her magic.
[Battle Board], also referred to as "Surfing", is a game that originated as a method for training naval forces.
Players receive a board similar to a surfing board and must complete three laps on an artificial channel 3 km in length by making full use of magic to propel them forward.
Players compete for victory. According to the rules, use of magic to directly interfere with other players is forbidden, though you are allowed to use magic on the water to indirectly interfere.
The Preliminaries consists of six races, four players each. Two Semi-Finals games are held with three contestants each. A playoff is held to determine third place, while the top Players from each Semi-finals race will compete for one-on-one in the finals.
It should be noted that the flow of water within the course goes backwards or opposite the direction the player's race which differentiates it with non-magic surfing.
This fact shows that the game not only requires the players to use their magic skills to outwit or interfere with their opponents, it also requires them to be able to constantly use magic to propel themselves forward.
"We have already submitted the forms to confirm our participation in the tournament, so what about you, Erik?...."
Mari turned towards her friend who had just elegantly placed the book, he had been reading all this time, on the table in front of him.
"I am participating in [Icicle Destruction] and [Monolith Code], Katsuto will also be participating within the 2nd event though I still don't have any idea about who will be selected to be the third person...."
[Monolith Code] is a men's only game. At the competition site, called a "Stage", magic is used to fight over the "Monolith", with each team having three players.
The outcome is determined by splitting the monolith in the enemy encampment and transmitting a concealed code. Any attacks other than magic are forbidden.
Breaking the monolith requires that it be struck with a special Non-systematic Magic. Due to the nature of the event, this game is the most popular among the [Nine Schools Competition].
Whereas, [Icicle Destruction] or "Ice Pillar Break" is a game where two players stand on a tower four meters in height, defending twelve pillars contained in twelve-meter square area while attacking twelve pillars in the opposition's field.
Players compete to destroy the opponent's pillars before their own are broken. There is no need to use the body, since players compete remotely with magic, so players may wear whatever they wish, with the only restriction being that "It Must Not Offend Public Order or Morals".
It is said the Women's Pillar Break has become a fashion show in recent years. Also, it can be assumed that it is the only game where even Lethal Rank A magic can be used due to it not being a directly combative sport.
"Great! We don't have much time left so we should focus on practising as much as we can! I really want to reclaim the title of the winner from the hands of [Third-High School]..."
"Yeah, I agree!...."
"Well...sure, I guess."
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