"Is that where they fight?"
"Yes, do you remember the list of match-ups they showed before you entered?"
"No, I hadn’t really looked at it."
"Haah…"
Ian immediately released a sigh.
He still believed that Riley should have joined the tournament, rather than only spectate.
"If it goes as planned, then there should be three matches held today."
"Three, huh…"
"I believe they will end before dinner as long as both contestants are neither appalling in skill, or too skilled."
"Hmm."
Riley nodded to show he understood, then turned around to look at the rest of the audience.
Something was strange.
Right Solia and the central plaza were very crowded.
Yet this place was more spacious than he had thought.
"You were expecting more people right?"
"Why is it so spacious?"
Iris questioned in Riley's place. She must have had the same thoughts as he did.
"It is difficult for the commoners to enter Solia Castle. Even if they can enter the castle, only those who are high-ranking members of famous guilds or those who have invitations may enter the arena. It’s because this is a place where sons of nobility gather to compete."
"I see."
Iris asked a different question after nodding to Sera's explanation.
"Then can the commoners not watch the tournament at all?"
"No, that is not so."
Sera shook her head, then pointed at a floating rock with her finger.
Iris clapped her hands in realization after seeing the rock which clearly seemed to be made by the Wizard's Tower in Right Solia.
"Ah, is that…?"
"Yes, as long as that is there, even the commoners who are not in the arena can watch the tournament."
Riley snickered at Sera's explanation.
"Then there must be cases where a noble would be publically embarrassed because of stupid blunder right?"
"No, there isn't. There is a delay before the broadcast."
Sera responded to Riley's words.
"Delay?"
"Hm, you could say we get to watch it a day earlier."
‘Is it like the difference between a live broadcast and a replay?’
Riley nodded with some comprehension.
"Ah, I think I get it."
"Yes, so events which could embarrass the contestants or the viewers cannot be seen beyond Solia Castle. The recordings are managed by the Wizard's Tower. When requested, such scenes can be removed before being broadcasted in the plaza."
"Hm, it's so interesting, that Wizard's Tower."
He scratched his head as he thought to himself.
He wanted to see what was on the second floor of the Wizard's Tower.
How can fire come out of someone's hand after an incantation?
Curiosity arose as it was different from what he was used to in his previous life.
"Ah, it seems like it's starting."
Iris tapped on Riley's shoulder as she pointed to the square.
It seemed the crowd also noticed, as the cheers grew louder.
It was quite amazing considering that only nobles were gathered here.
"Hey! Don’t shout with mana here! Do you not have any manners?"
"Ah, why don't you shut up! Where are you from anyway?!"
"Both of you shut up! My son’s coming out!"
"…"
Riley gave an hollow laugh when he heard the voices around him.