Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
More people gradually arrived in Venice from different countries. The little place suddenly had three times the number of tourists it had previously. The canals, bridges, squares, public ferries suddenly felt a lot more crowded.
Venice was not a huge place, so it could only hold a limited number of people. The local government eventually limited the number of visitors.
The main reason why a calm city like Venice was suddenly crowded with people was none other than the World College Tournament!
There were not many international tournaments for Mages across the world, and most Magic Associations did not recommend old Mages fight one another in duels with a live broadcast on television. Magic was, after all, a noble and sacred art, and was dangerous and destructive at the same time...