Incompetent Academy and Failed Heroines

219 – Tournament (1)⚝

The tournament was held in Sarifah Forest.

It was a huge forest extending in all directions. It was suitable for a battle to capture Yeongchae. We woke up early in the morning and arrived at the central clearing, which was the gathering point. When the instructors arrived, it was just after ten o’clock.

“Fox, do you want to wear makeup on a day like this?”

Ain criticized Rita for grooming herself early in the morning.

“Because today is the last day to decorate.”

“I thought you came to watch the line, not the tournament.”

“Ain, that’s how you feel, what do you need to say?”

“You’re noisy, you bastard, you’re the same!”

Ain glanced at me and even made an unpleasant mockery.

“What are you hanging around on both sides?”

Kite and Rosa are sticking next to me, so they seem displeased.

“Your Highness…… Please call me by my name.”

“Ponpon…… “Who, should I leave my sister?”

I answered immediately.

“No, there are a lot of people who don’t know, so we just stick together.”

“Wow, the way they talk is strangely similar and it’s getting on my nerves?”

“You told me to take care of it, but you’re nagging me.”

“Oh…… “I think the instructor is here!”

“My sister…… “I’ll just trust Po-Pon-Pon.”

“Hey, you imbeciles. “Everyone shut up and act like you’re dead.”

─You are the loudest here.

I said to Rita, who was only looking into her hand mirror.

“I have to see the podium.”

“You two can listen, right?”

It was a mess, but not for a day or two. I stared at the place where the instructors were gathered.

“Nice to meet you, gentlemen!”

Seeing as they are speaking informally, it seems like they will be top-down throughout the tournament.

“From now on, I will tell you how it will proceed and the rules.”

When told to listen carefully, Ain lifted her heel. She was tall for a woman, but at 168cm, her vision was easily blocked.

“Shall I upload it?”

I tried to hold her by her side and lift her up, but she immediately gave up.

“You crazy bastard, where are you going to put your hand?”

“I don’t think I can see it.”

“Hey, if you’re going to do that, leave your females away first.”

That cannot be done. I was wondering what would happen after coming this far, but I couldn’t relax until the end.

“I’ll be watching carefully instead.”

“What about the fire fox?”

“Playing pompadou again today.”

“Wow, that b*tch is also delusional.”

We craned our heads to the podium together. I felt Kite and Rosa’s body heat on my sides, so it was a little hot.

“First, we will divide into two groups: those who choose Yeongchae and those who choose Field Battle.”

At the same time as the instructor declared, Ain chuckled.

“Would you choose to not have a base unless you were a fool?”

Soon the instructor explained the differences between the two in detail. It was a fortress, and there was no embankment, so it had to be seen as a mountain hut surrounded by wooden fences. Fortunately, providing some food and water is not without its advantages.

“So, the field team is no different from a horde of magic bandits.”

“Yes, I think Minister Yeongchae has a duty to guard and Yajeon has a duty to procure food, right?”

“Hey, I, the head, decide which side to choose. Instead, I will listen to your opinion, so speak up now.”

Kite interrupted while the three of us were talking.

“Hey…… Majesty…… Are you even listening to my thoughts?”

“No.”

“Po. Phone phone…… My sister…… Well, I don’t really have any thoughts…… “I will obey what you say.”

“Why are these useless things making fun of their snouts?”

Ain spoke rudely again, so I decided to listen to Kite’s Rosa’s opinion and accept it.

“Tell me about the kite first.”

“That…” … Demana, I think field combat is more advantageous.”

“What do you think about Rosa?”

“Po, phone phone…… It doesn’t matter where it is as long as it’s by your side…… “Oh, I guess my sister likes it.”

“But you still have to tell me your opinion.”

He encouraged me to speak comfortably as I would not be scolded or ridiculed. Until now, Rosa had no opinions, and even if she did, she was often ignored. First of all, I had to start by freely expressing my thoughts.

“My sister…… No…… Me, I…… Where are you going? Rather than being locked up, I like to wander around the mountains and forests.”

“Why?”

“That…” … Well, there are places to hide…… “Well, if I want to eat something, I can easily find it.”

“Okay, what about Kite?”

“If you stay in Yeongchae…… That…… I can’t wash or drink water as much as I want…… “It might be a little uncomfortable.”

I covered the back of my hand with my sleeve the whole time, probably because I wasn’t confident, so I nodded to her.

“Again…… If there is a gathering place, the location will be exposed…… Demana…… “Aren’t you saying I’m being stupid?”

“Yes, I’m listening carefully.”

The reason it is difficult to actually engage with magical enemies is because there is no base. They can hit and run at any time. If it’s a solid fortress, you can protest, but if it’s just a small fence, it’s just providing a point for attack.

“I listened to both of your opinions carefully.”

As I looked at each other, Rosa lifted her tiptoes. Now that she is similar to Kite, she is indeed quite small.

“Po, phone phone…… If my sister finds something like radish or water tree…… “Will it help?”

“No.”

“Demana, I think I’m good at picking up things like berries and mushrooms…… “If I do this, it will be as helpful as the saint, right?”

“Of course.”

─Don’t fight over something like this.

If it weren’t for Kite at this moment, I would have said warm words to Rosa. However, that cannot be done. These women have a tendency to cause trouble. As the only man on the team, I had to stay focused to coordinate, so I held back.

I approached Ain, who was discussing with Rita, and conveyed our three opinions.

“Didn’t you hear that Yangmul and Yeongchae also receive food?”

“That seems like bait.”

“No, I don’t like field teams either. “I’ve never experienced eating or sleeping in the forest!”

Both of them were against it, so I was stubborn this time.

“I have some combat experience.”

“You kid, what are you bragging about in the tournament?”

“The instructors say that all of the Youngchae will be terrible.”

“How can you be sure?”

“Because as many as 40 circles participated.”

“Baby, let’s just say so.”

“Then it is advantageous to use the forest as a base. “If you choose a large tree well, it can be used as a watchtower.”

“But where do I change clothes without Yeongchae?”

Rita said something immature again.

“It’s a tournament, so should we even consider that?”

“Fox, if you’re going to play house reeking of anger, get out.”

“No, then you’re telling me to change my underwear while a man is watching?”

Ain took a deep breath after her, so I went out.

“I’ll be wearing an eye patch.”

“Can I fill it in?”

“Fox, no one cares about your body.”

“Well, what should I do about washing up?”

“That’s a matter for women to discuss among themselves.”

This time, Ain spoke to her, saying that he would at least watch over her if necessary.

“What about drinking water?”

“Roza knows how to find a water tree.”

“Are you kidding me?”

“If you make a base in a place where water supply is difficult, there is less chance of being attacked.”

“Um…… “Talk some more.”

“Sister?”

When I called Rosa, Ain frowned. The saintly woman behind my back muttered and spread her hands.

“Radish, water tree…… That is…… Uh, uh, what it looks like…… Like this…… Huh.”

“Ampong, just tell me whether it is a lot or a little.”

“It’s all over the place…… No worries about water…… Me too, water…… No…… Ponpon, sister is having a hard time…… Help me.”

“I tried it last time and it was okay.”

“Which type of water do you mean you drank?”

─What nonsense.

“There is only one type of water tree.”

“That’s enough. “I’m going to apply for the field team with this, so you three, take responsibility for what you say.”

“No, why don’t you listen to my opinion?”

She said that Rita was ignoring her again, so she decided to use her raised hand.

“Four in the field, one in Yeongchae.”

At Ain’s declaration, Rita sulked, saying that everyone was ostracizing her. As if she couldn’t bear it any longer, the princess messed up her hair. There is immediate chaos as they fight with each other, but even so, there is no physical violence since they are women.

“Even though we’ve seen each other like that, we’re becoming friends.”

Kite and Rosa were shaking so I told them that.

“If we continue like this, we will have problems when seeking allies.”

When I tried to stop him, Ain retreated first. Rita was so angry that she stretched out her arms helplessly and blamed me.

“Why don’t you help me?”

“You are not Rosa’s sister.”

─It means that we are not weak.

“Po, phone phone…… Sister…… Wow, I’m impressed!”

─ Kite, don’t pinch her side.

“I am prettier than the saint and more capable!”

“I have to listen to the instructor, so could you please stay quiet?”

“No!”

Rita ran up to me and pressed the back of her head against my chest. Kite and Rosa made a gasping sound, so I was the only one to exhale. It seems like he always wears shoes, but today, for some reason, he seems to be wearing flat shoes.

He was barely over 160cm, so the neat crown of his head was visible. Her child was complaining, so I stood next to her. Every time she takes one step, three steps follow her, making her a bit tired and burdened.

“We are not provided with any weapons, so we have to make them ourselves and fight over the next five days.”

Everyone was agitated by the instructor’s declaration.

“Five days?”

Ain also seemed a little surprised.

“How can I endure this weather when I’m sweating so much!”

“Demana…… How much underwear do you give? … “Didn’t you tell me anything like that?”

“Po, phone phone…… My older sister is kicked out of a bar naked even in winter…… No…… Anyway, it’s okay.”

Kite and Rita, the heavenly women, don’t seem to have the confidence to stay in the forest for long.

“Let’s listen a little more.”

Before I knew it, I was soothing the women gathered around me and pricking up my ears.

“The only thing provided for battle is a pair of leather gloves and dye made from Kerisha grass!”

Kerisha is an indigo paint that cannot be removed with water. In other words, by applying it to a self-made weapon and attacking the enemy, they are judged dead or injured. Any stains on her head and chest will disqualify her. If more than 1/3 of the body is stained, it is said to be incapable of combat.

“Therefore, the only exception is the coloring matter on leather gloves.”

In this case, it would be foolish to aim for the hand when engaging.

“Also, every day from 7 to 9 a.M., Personnel are checked at each alliance camp, so fighting is completely prohibited.”

I tell them emphatically that if they fight at that time, they will all be disqualified, regardless of the reason.

“Ain?”

“I heard you, bastard.”

“If you fall for provocation, it’s the end.”

“Take care of your dye. “If it touches water, it spreads even more.”

The moment you rub it and say you want to wash it without knowing anything, stains the size of your fingernail will spread everywhere.

“Looking at those bastards not saying anything, it means that if they do something wrong, they will be disqualified right away.”

Ain said that and looked towards us.

“Jokbal and Amppong, did you understand what I said?”

Rosa is fine, but Kite is dead.

“Temanah…… Outerwear…… “You’ll give me two sets, right?”

─That can’t be possible.

“Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you don’t get dye on your body.”

“Po, phone phone…… If…… Oh, if you suck it with urine…… “It might be erased, I don’t know.”

“Ampong, when did the urine washer disappear and have you been living alone in the last century?”

“Hey…… !”

“This b*tch starts a fight every time I say something?”

─Spread your fists.