Kuma-san watched over Fina as the 4th Round Started
“Fina, it looks like it’s about to start.” (Tirumina)
Tirumina-san says, looking at the venue.
Preparations for the fourth round were about to be finished.
“Okay, I’m off then.” (Fina)
“Good luck.” (Tirumina) 𝘭𝑖𝘣𝓇ℯ𝘢𝒹.𝘤ℴ𝘮
“Good luck, Onee-chan.” (Shuri)
“Fina-chan, good luck.” (Shia)
“Fina-chan, I’m rooting for you.” (Ellelaura)
Each one of them gives a word to Fina.
I didn’t want her to be overworked, but I knew that the only words I could say to her would be, “Hang in there,” which would only be a burden for her.
While I was thinking about what to say to Fina, she waited for me to say something.
“You’ve come this far, there’s nothing to be ashamed of, so just give it your all.” (Sanya)
“Yeah, I’ll do my best.” (Fina)
I didn’t have much to say, but Fina nodded and went down to the contest grounds with Sanya-san.
“Twenty people left! Only 10 will remain for the final!” (Master of Ceremony)
I looked at the hall and felt sad; there were nearly 100 people there, but only 20. There were only three women, including Fina.
One was an Adventurer’s Guild employee named Eliza, and another woman raised her hand at the same time as Fina’s. Unfortunately, Claire, the adventurer, lost in the third round.
Fina should be proud to be one of them.
“If you made it this far out of more than 100 participants, I hope you will do your best to make it to the finals. But the number of people who can remain is down to the best 10.” (Master of Ceremony)
It really was a fierce competition. Not even Fina was one of the best during the Wolf round and was able to make it into the top 10.
For the Horned Rabbit, in the second round, she dropped even further down the rankings and made it through the second round because only 40 would be selected…
The monsters to be dismantled from the third round became more difficult, and some of them had never dismantled a gator before. Moreover, they were able to get through the third round thanks to those who were in a hurry to dismantle them.
Given that, the situation depends on the monster theme revealed in the fourth round, but the situation was unknown.
“Then, I am sure that everyone has calmed down. Now, please carry the monsters to be dismantled in the fourth round.” (Master of Ceremony)
The master of ceremony announced, and they were carried on a dolly by the attendant.
Like the gator, the cart was covered with a cloth.
It appeared to be the same as the gator or slightly larger.
If possible, I would like to see a monster that Fina had not dismantled before. But if it was a monster that she had not dismantled before, she would have to work hard to dismantle it, and she may even end up losing. That would also be frustrating on a different level.
Even if she loses, I want her to fight back.
There would be nothing more painful than not being able to fight and having to admit defeat.
I wish.
Even if it was just once, I would like to see a monster that Fina had not dismantled before.
“Well then, I’ll announce it. For the fourth round, the monster will be a Scorpion! A monster that lives in the desert, a bit rare in the royal capital, but in desert areas it is a common monster to encounter. They are rarely dismantled in the royal capital, but they do appear from time to time, so if you are a guild employee, you might have been given a chance to dismantle one. If you’re an adventurer who has been working for a while and worked in various places, you’ve probably at least defeated one.” (Master of Ceremony)
But the reactions were mixed.
Those with dismantling experience were silent. But some who have never dismantled anything responded.
“I don’t have any experience encountering them. I don’t go to the desert.” (Participant)
“Adventurers are free! You can go anywhere you want. If you’re an adventurer, you should go there at least once. It will broaden your knowledge. Besides, those who have made it to the fourth round should be adventurers of great ability. Don’t be satisfied with just Wolves and Horned Rabbits, but be diligent and grow day by day.” (Master of Ceremony)
“…” (Participant)
The adventurers who complained would not be able to say anything if they were called “incompetent”.
The fact that they’ve stayed this long means that they were promising young adventurers. It means that they have defeated and dismantled a good number of monsters.
Otherwise, they would not be able to acquire the skills to dismantle them.
Besides, if I deny that they have the skills, I would be denying the word “talented” to them. What those other guys need is experience in dismantling.
But if the monster this time was a scorpion, Fina had experienced dismantling it before.
Maybe, just, perhaps, she might be able to deal with it… and then the monster was unveiled from its cover.
“This will be the next target for dismantling… a Scorpion. Now then, there are probably those among you who have no experience dismantling this monster, so those who wish to withdraw, please step forward.” (Master of Ceremony)
At the master of ceremony’s words after the reveal, three people offered to withdraw.
That brings the total to 17. That did not mean that the best of the best withdrew; Fina would have to make it into the top ten.
“Well, then, it seems everyone is ready. Then, let’s begin the fourth round.” (Master of Ceremony)
The master of ceremony signaled the start of the fourth round, and they all started moving at once.