Bear-san cheers for Fina in the first round
The participants begin to move as the moderator calls for the start, and Fina begins dismantling the Wolf.
“And now, every participant is starting their dismantling!! Number 1 Deed-kun, who won last year, is aiming for a second straight win; Deed-kun is 19 years old this year. Next year, he will not be allowed to compete under 19. He wants to win one last time, win two in a row, and compete in the Veteran’s division next year. But the one who wants to put a stop to that is Garde, number 11, who came in second last year. His age is 18, one year younger than Deed-kun, will he run away with it this year and not let Deed-kun win?!”
The master of ceremony skillfully commented on the profiles of the participants.
This gets the audience excited.
He mentioned the numbers, and I appreciated knowing where to look, thanks to the flags with the numbers on them next to the tables.
“Some of the others have been honing their skills for the past year to keep up with Deed-kun and Garde-kun. Who knows how the competition will turn out!” (Master of Ceremony)
I looked over at the others and saw that they were dismantling with defeated faces… However, they were satisfied just being able to participate, and they were all very good at it.
“Whoa, among the participants, there is someone who is dismantling the Wolf with knife work that is as quick as the rest! The number is 51, um, the material.” (Master of Ceremony)
The master of ceremony was searching for something.
“Let’s see, her name is Fina-san, she’s the youngest participant, 11 years old. I don’t know where she’s from, but she was recommended by our guild master. As such, let’s ask the guild master, what kind of girl is Fina-san?” (Master of Ceremony)
The master of ceremony waved to Sanya-san, sitting a little further away.
The conversation flowed steadily, as if there had been a meeting.
Sanya-san took a magic mic, the same one the master of ceremony was holding, and started speaking.
“Fina-san is a girl who has supported her family by dismantling since she was very young. That’s why, at the age of 11, she has mastered the art of dismantling.” (Sanya)
“It’s a story that makes you cry. A little flower that bloomed in the midst of the bitter, smelly men. I wish her the best.” (Master of Ceremony)
When the master of ceremony said this, the other women participants who were also dismantling complained.
“You have a lovely, beautiful flower here as well!” (Woman Participant)
“That’s right.” (Participant)
Of course, it wasn’t just the women; the men were in on it (raising the complaint as a banter) as well, though Fina being the youngest was correct.
“I beg your pardon for this. From the adventurers, we are joined by a new adventurer, Claire. Although their party consists only of female members, she is an adventurer who is making a headway. I’m sure there are many male adventurers who would like to join their group of female adventurers. With me being one of them.” (Master of Ceremony)
The audience bursts into laughter and excitement.
Several other female adventurers were also in attendance.
Of course, there were also women participants, not only adventurers but also women wearing the uniform of the Adventurers’ Guild.
“Another girl who participates is Eliza, from the guild staff. She is a girl who works as a receptionist and even dismantles when she has time. I wish her the best of luck. Let’s have the other dainty, beautiful flowers do as well as the men.” (Master of Ceremony)
Well-spoken.
I think he could be a pick-up artist.
“Sanya-san, you knew a lot about Fina, but you must not have known she could dismantle until Ellelaura-san told you. Perhaps it was Ellelaura-san who told you?” (Yuna)
I turned my gaze to the most suspicious person.
“It wasn’t me.” (Ellelaura)
Ellelaura-san denied it.
“Then how did she know?” (Yuna)
Someone raised a small hand in response to my question.
“Well, maybe it was because of me? The other day, when I was invited to tea, we talked about how Fina can dismantle. So…” (Tirumina)
The culprit was her mother, Tirumina-san.
What an unexpected revelation.
“Looks like Fina is embarrassed, and her hands have stopped.” (Master of Ceremony)
“Huh?” (Fina)
“Oh, she can’t even respond.” (Master of Ceremony)
Fina’s hand stopped as everyone looked at her.
“Oh, no big sister! Keep up the good work!” (Shuri)
Shuri cheered loudly. Shuri’s cheering brought Fina back to her senses, and her hands started to move again.
“Alright, it looks like her sister cheered from the audience. Cute sisters.” (Master of Ceremony)
That comment made Fina shy again.
“Such a family-oriented girl is entering the competition. Let’s not let those sisters lose, even against her big brothers and sisters participating around her.” (Master of Ceremony)
More attention was drawn to Fina.
And the dismantling continued.
Fina, who was nervous at first because of the Master of Ceremony, was quietly dismantling.
There was no hesitation in her dismantling.
She dismantled hundreds of wolves that I know of, and there was no way that Fina could not do it.