"Is this necessary?"
Kuse lowered his gaze slightly and looked at the document Lanchi held out.
According to the rules for this official match, there were indeed some exemption clauses and risk statements. However, when Student Union President Monast negotiated with them, Dean Sfintos had handled it as a fair verbal agreement.
The document before them merely spelled out the rules in detail. Once signed, it would carry formal legal effect.
The terms were simple and clear. There were no traps—just a contest to determine both superiority and life or death.
Fortunately, the Knight Institute Arena was protected by an extremely high-grade ancient field barrier, so no one was likely to actually die.
"Properly regulated matches require the contestants to set an example."
Lanchi spoke solemnly and fairly.
"Excellent. That suits me perfectly."
The corner of Kuse's mouth twitched slightly. With a vicious smile, he took the document.
Although the people on the other side seemed somewhat strange now, the gap in strength was simply too vast. Empty bluster and psychological tactics would never be enough to make a difference.
With this Life and Death Agreement, he could attack without restraint later and teach these fools who did not know their place what cruelty meant.
After confirming that everything was in order, Kuse and the other fighters signed the agreement.
Kuse then looked over the five people behind Lanchi one by one, as if he could hardly wait to viciously torment them.
"Both sides, please put some distance between yourselves. Once the coaches leave, the barrier can be raised and the match can officially begin."
The referee put away the "Knight Institute Arena Team Fighting Match Disclaimer and Risk Acknowledgment," now filled with the names of all ten fighters, and announced the next step.
"Heh."
Kuse turned back and shot