Chapter 1869

After the second round concluded, Kiyu stood up and announced the list of people who had qualified. The individuals advancing from that round included the seven contestants from Severin's side, as well as two others from the Lischalts—Jangar, and the great elder, Germain. In what could be interpreted as a stroke of bad luck, the Gahrrs failed to secure the last remaining spot, which went to the mayor's honorary elder. Following the announcement that Severin's group had advanced, the crowd erupted in an animated discussion. "How did the Chorteaus get so lucky? Seven out of their eleven participants qualified for the final round!" "I heard that Wuhlricht and others are all Severin's closest friends!" "Tch…where did they come from anyway? Their strength is insane!" "They secured seven places even though the second round had just ended! Won't the Chorteaus get eleven spots at the sacred lake once Severin clinches first place?" "Severin might be strong, but there's still no guarantee