The tournament lasted three days before coming to an end. Aside from a few unlucky fellows getting injured during duels, everything went smoothly, and all sides were satisfied.
The nobles had completed a political performance, the spectators had enjoyed the spectacle, and the students had made an appearance before the important figures.
As a special guest, Hudson had also joined several ministers in presenting the awards.
As for His Majesty the King, the most distinguished person present, he had quietly left before the competition even ended.
Having suffered a setback once, the royal family had learned its lesson and would not allow strangers anywhere near the King.
With so many people at the venue, no matter how strict the screening was, there was no guarantee that assassins had not slipped in.
It was not just the King. The nobles of the Royal Capital were also surrounded by tight security. Only a very few who were formidable in their own right dared travel alone.
Interestingly, the stricter the security measures, the more likely an assassination attempt became. Those who traveled alone were instead not targets for assassins.
For example, Hudson, a Dragon Knight, was often flying around in the sky and had never encountered a single assassination attempt.
The kingdom's other Rank Eight powerhouses were also rarely targeted. The ones assassins frequently visited were usually nobles with weaker personal strength.
However, there were also the most potential clients there. Most noble lords lacked funds. As long as word got out, customers would immediately come knocking.
To advance the Orc Empire's modernization, the kingdom activated the spies it had planted among various strong warrior races.
If they truly followed the five imperial clans' demands and sent their main forces to participate in legion warfare, then even if they won, they would suffer