Chapter 83: Ceremony

As every student in the entire room is praising the judges. "Am I going to participate in that?" Karl asks in a low voice.

"Do you have a choice?" Ray answers without looking at him.

Lady Treypin lifts her head. "Before the final battle between top 10 commences, we have to prepare a ceremonial fight between the top talent of this generation and an experienced low knight. Remember, this fight is not mandatory is at all. It is a representation of an old tradition where an experienced knight will offer guidance to the new cadet."

Everyone begins discussing among themselves.

Claire smirks. "Like last year no one is going to fight to keep a senseless tradition alive. Not to mention, the fights between top 10 begins almost immediately after this ceremonial fight. The person who is partaking in this tradition will be exhausted and their techniques might also get exposed. Who will in their right mind take such disadvantage?"