After the second round concluded, Kiyu stood up and announced the list of people who had qualified.


    The individuals advancing from that round included the seven contestants from Severin’s side, as well


    as two others from the Lischalts–Jangar, and the great elder, Germain. In what could be interpreted as


    a stroke of bad luck, the Gahrrs failed to secure thest remaining spot, which went to the honorary


    elder.


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    Following the announcement that Severin’s group had advanced, the crowd erupted in an animated


    discussion.


    “How did the Chorteaus get so lucky? Seven out of their eleven participants qualified for the final


    round!”


    “I heard that Wuhlricht and others are all Severin’s closest friends!”


    “Tch…where did theye from anyway? Their strength is insane!”


    “They secured seven ces even though the second round had just ended! Won’t the Chorteaus get


    eleven spots at the sacredke once Severin clinches first ce?”


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    “Severin might be strong, but there’s still no guarantee he’ll get first ce!”


    “He still has to go through Jangar, and they haven’t gotten the chance to face each other yet!”


    Amidst the varied reactions in the venue, the news about Severin’s group sessfully advancing made


    some envious of their luck. Others were optimistic of Severin’s progress, but some dismissed his


    chances. However, those discussions had no bearing on what was in store for them in the third round


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    The third round differed from the previous round in that it was aimed at determining the top three


    positions. The ten individuals who had passed the second round already had ess to the sacred


    lake, but the first–ce finisher would secure four spots, and the second–ce finisher imed three.


    Thepetition thus became more intense in respect to those coveted positions.


    Severin, having calcted that his group had seven ces in the bag, discussed an appropriate


    strategy with Wuhlricht. Thirteen spots were needed–twelve for Severin’s group, and one that Severin


    had agreed to give the Chorteaus.


    Wullricht said, “We have seven spots now, so all that’s left is six more. You should aim for first ce,


    while we do our best to get second and third.”


    “Great n!” Severin agreed readily. He was confident that Wuhlricht and the rest of the group could


    handle the situation.


    Atop the viewing tform, Kiyu cleared his throat before announcing the start of the third round. As


    participants drew lots, the Lischalts bad luck streak seemed to begin as the Germain drew Severin.


    Meanwhile, Jangar faced an honorary elder from the mayor’s mansion. The rest of the matchups were


    between Wuhlricht and the other elders


    “Fate must be on our side, Severin! Wutricht remarked, much to Severin’s amusement.


    As the tournamentmenced, Wuhlricht’s matchups unfolded like a farce, with one opponent


    surrendering without a fight. The somewhat scripted nature of their matchup made many spectators


    envious. Meanwhile, the Lischalts–particrly Jangar–were frustrated at the oue of the pairing.