"The academy tournament will be held in the third week of this month, while the academy festival will be held in the last week of this month. So far, we've already made plans and submitted proposals. Alisha mentioned that we've also received funding from Her Majesty the Queen and several nobles. Now that the funds are in place, we need to tidy up, clean, and decorate the venue for the event."

  "The academy festival is indeed held in the last week of this month, or more precisely, at the end of the month. But we'll be cleaning and tidying up the venues for food and other food stalls, and we'll also be decorating the entire academy at the same time as we clean and tidy up the tournament area,"

  "If we prepare for the festival during the third week, we're afraid it could disrupt the other Elevrad members. Some of you want to participate in the academy tournament, right? If we prepare for the festival at the same time as the tournament, we're afraid it will distract you from focusing on the tournament and your duties,"

  "That's why we'll be working on preparations for the tournament and the festival simultaneously, starting today, even though the academy festival isn't until the end of this month," said Senior Vyn.

  We all listened to Senior Vyn's words intently.

  "The academy tournament will be held on the 8th-10th floors of this central building. For the academy festival, food stalls and other items will be set up around the academy building. Starting from the front lobby, the teacher and guest dormitories, the back garden, the student dormitories, and then back to the front lobby. Food stalls and other items will be set up all around,"

  "In addition to the booths, we also have to decorate and decorate the entire academy to match this year's festival theme. We will be forming two teams: one team will focus on preparing for the academy tournament, and the other team will focus on preparing for the academy festival. Since this involves physical work and cannot be completed by Elevrad members alone, you are welcome to invite friends or acquaintances who are not members of Elevrad to help. Also, tell your friends that they will receive a certain amount of Larx as a thanks for their help."

  "I will immediately announce the members for both teams and who will be the leaders for each team," said Senior Vyn.

  -

  The member announcements are now complete. For the first year, Irene and I will handle tournament preparations, while Charles, Chloe, and Enzo will handle festival preparations. After the members were announced, we, the tournament preparatory members, immediately headed to the 8th floor of the central building.

  Previously, the door connecting the stairs to that floor had always been closed and locked because it was only open during academy tournaments. Upon reaching the door leading to the stairs to the 8th floor, we immediately unlocked the door and hurried to the 8th floor. This was my first time there.

  Upon arriving at the 8th floor, I found that it was no different from the others. There were a few chairs for sitting and a lounge, but that was about it. We walked back down the 8th floor hallway. In front of us was a large glass window on the left side of the hallway. As I was about to pass through the glass, I became curious and decided to see what was behind it. I was surprised to see what was behind the glass. There was a very large competition arena behind the glass. Surrounding the arena were numerous spectator stands. The arena and the adjacent spectator stands were larger than the daily competition arena, perhaps three to four times larger. The roof of the arena was also covered, just like the daily competition arena.

  "You look surprised, Rid. It's understandable, after all, it's your first time seeing the academy tournament arena. I was surprised too when I first came here," said senior Vanina.

  She was a second-year Elevrad member, just like senior Nadine and Princess Amelia.

  "Well, I didn't expect the arena to be this big," I said.

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  "That's understandable, since the academy tournament arena combines the 8th and 10th floors of this central building. On the 8th floor, we're level with the academy tournament arena floor. On the 9th floor, we're level with the bleachers in the middle. And on the 10th floor, we're level with the bleachers at the very top. The competition arena is in the middle of the three combined floors,"

  "However, even though these three floors are connected, each floor also has hallways and relaxation areas, just like the hallway on the 8th floor. These hallways are located on the edges of the tournament arena. They surround the tournament arena, providing access for those who want to enter and exit the arena and the bleachers. They're also useful for viewing the matches through these glass windows if the bleachers are full," said senior Vanina.

  "I see. I've heard that the academy tournament arena combines three floors," I said.

  "Well, let's continue down the hallways on the 8th floor to take a look around," said Senior Vanina.

  We continued exploring the hallways on the 8th floor. After that, we continued to the 9th and 10th floors. The 9th floor was no different from the 8th, but the 10th floor had differences, such as a special room for distinguished guests like Her Majesty the Queen and other high-ranking nobles. Usually, Her Majesty the Queen and other high-ranking nobles attend to watch the academy tournaments, and they usually watch from the special spectator seats on the 10th floor. This special room on the 10th floor is where they can relax.

  "This place feels like an inn," I thought.

  After exploring the hallways, we entered the competition arena through the access on the 10th floor. Then we began walking around, checking out the spectator seats one by one. After that, we continued to explore the competition arena where the students would compete.

  -

  "You've seen the condition of this tournament arena, right? It's still in good condition, but just in case there's even a little damage, we'll borrow the academy's Artifact to repair it instantly. Furthermore, since this place hasn't been used for a long time, some rooms are dirty and dust has accumulated. To make this place comfortable, we'll start cleaning the entire tournament area,"

  "Since this place is so spacious, you're free to ask your friends to help. Of course, as the chairman said earlier, your friends who come to help will be given a certain amount of Larx. Once the entire area is cleaned, I'll ask the chairman what we'll do next," said senior Sophie.

  Her full name is Sophie Docherty. She's a fourth-year member of Elevrad, like senior Vyn, senior Gretta, and senior Alisha. They're the only four fourth-year members of Elevrad. She's also the daughter of the Marquess of Leith, a city in the San Lucia region. She wasn't very talkative at first, but when she was appointed as the leader of the academy's tournament preparations, she began to speak more deeply about organizing the preparations for the academy's tournament.

  -

  After that, we started cleaning floors 8 through 10. I originally wanted to ask Noa to help, but Charles had already asked her to help with the Festival preparations. Kotaro had also been asked by Charles. Well, I didn't really mind. Julie, Lily, and Leandra were also there, willing to help after Irene asked them to.

  Not long after we started cleaning floors 8 through 10, Miss Karina suddenly arrived. It seemed she wanted to see the tournament preparations. Seeing Miss Karina, Senior Sophie immediately approached her.

  "Miss Karina, what brings you here?" asked Senior Sophie.

  "It's nothing, Sophie. I just wanted to see the tournament preparations. It looks like you're all cleaning up," said Miss Karina.

  "Yes, Miss," said Senior Sophie.

  "Then I apologize for disturbing you. I'd like to take a look around," said Miss Karina.

  "Feel free, miss. Do you need me to accompany you?" asked Senior Sophie.

  "No need, just continue with your work," said Miss Karina.

  "Okay, miss," said Senior Sophie.

  Senior Sophie continued cleaning as well. Miss Karina began to look around. She wandered around for quite a while until she finally arrived near me, who was cleaning one of the rooms. At this point, there was no one around except Miss Karina and me.

  "Hello, Rid," Miss Karina greeted me.

  "Hello, Miss Karina. It seems like when you said you wanted to go around, it was just a lie. Miss Karina actually has something to do with me, right?" I asked.

  "How did you know that? Can you read minds?" Miss Karina asked.

  "So, what does Miss Karina need me for?" I asked.

  "I actually wanted to ask you about this as soon as you arrived at the academy from San Minerva Coty, but I didn't want to interrupt your vacation," Miss Karina said.

  "Ask about what, Miss?" I asked.

  "Did anything happen while you were at San Minerva City?" Miss Karina asked.

  "Since Her Majesty the Queen and Miss Karina have already discussed the possibility of me being targeted for being Irene's partner, I think it's okay if I talk about what happened while I was at San Minerva City," I thought.

  I paused for a moment and then began to speak.

  "Yes, Miss," I said.

  "Tell me what happened while you were at San Minerva City," Miss Karina said.

  -To be continued