Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Volume 6 [Parts 1 to 2] by Umikaze Minamino

Author:Umikaze Minamino
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 2: The Announcement

“So you will be participating in the martial arts tournament held in Altoire a year from now, Leeno?”

“Yes. And once I win, I intend to retire from my adventuring life.”

The tournament had gone from simple rumors to an official announcement. From the moment talk of it started, the academy had been buzzing with excitement. Everyone was constantly talking about which adventurers were strong or the apparent power of foreign mercenary corps they’d heard about, and even debating whether a hero would come.

The second semester passed by in a flash, and finally, just before winter vacation, Leeno’s announcement of her participation in the tournament was broadcast on magivision. Not a single person objected to the idea of a lone adventurer’s announcement getting so much attention—none except for Lynokis herself, that is. “Is this not all a bit overboard?” she had said, but that was all.

We asked the academy’s junior broadcasting station to provide the recording. Not the Listons, not the royal family, not the Silvers, but the children—the ones with the least authority, in the most neutral position, and without the professional experience.

The tournament was all anyone was talking about all across Altoire, and naturally, mentions of Leeno frequently came up alongside it. That was exactly what I had been aiming for when Lynokis and I were building her image. What was more, Leeno’s private life was still a complete mystery to the public, so there was no limit to the people searching for more information on her.

That mystery left room for imagination, turning her into some sort of mysterious creature—there was no way to know where she would be, a solitary beast that would be quite valuable if she were caught. She had become such a special figure that if she were found out to be Lynokis in disguise, things would not end well. I wasn’t too worried, but there was always the chance that something could go wrong. It was best for us to be cautious.

Besides, Lynokis already stayed with me in the school dorms, so rather than risk being discovered leaving the campus grounds, why not use the closest broadcasting station?

The junior broadcasting station’s reputation was still lacking, so this would also get some more eyes on them. I had little doubt they would be working hard on the day of the martial arts tournament itself as well.

We introduced Leeno to the crew through Hildetaura and then made sure to record the announcement inside the building so that it was impossible to determine their location.

The recording consisted of a simple interview and then the vital announcement of Leeno’s participation in the tournament. Wearing a wide-brimmed hat and high-collared jacket to hide as much of her face as possible, Leeno said only what was necessary.

Josecotte Coiz carried out the role of the interviewer wonderfully, showing not a single sign of nerves and asking prepared questions that brought out the perfect amount of information. She became known by every single student overnight.

The announcement caused a commotion both in and outside the school.

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