章節 345: Close Combat

The sonorous sounds of trumpets that were superseded by the boisterous applause from the audience marked the start of close combat competition of the Knight Tournament.

Within no time, the first eight pairs of squires were called upon to their position. Their appearance was welcomed by another round of applause. Afterwards, the aide continued by announcing the rules of the competition, which were very simple.

The squires would be fighting against each other, until one of them yielded or was unable to continue fighting. Obviously, the act of killing was strictly not forbidden and the transgressor would be sentenced under the royal authority.

"Lanzelot Dulat!"