The Swordsmanship Tournament champion was officially announced after the evening's singing and dancing-
"The champion of the ninth South Los Swordsmanship Tournament, Arthur Credos!"
As the Chief Swordswoman made the announcement, cheers erupted across Earta Square, with the people of South Los vigorously waving their hats and colorful flags.
Arthur, however, froze for a moment.
Unexpected text had appeared before his eyes.
[Achievement unlocked!] [Achievement: Swordsmanship Tournament champion; XP+200]
Those two short lines sent Arthur's mind racing.
Before [Achievements] appeared, Arthur had never considered them.
Now that they had appeared, however, he had plenty of ideas.
Unlocking an [Achievement] should require recognition from a large number of people, just like winning the Swordsmanship Tournament this time.
What about "Medium," then?
More people should know and recognize my reputation as a "Medium" than my title as Swordsmanship Tournament champion!
So...
There must be another requirement: recognition from others in the same profession and sequence.
As Arthur thought this, he subtly furrowed his brow.
My "Medium" [Achievement] hasn't unlocked because others in the same profession and sequence don't recognize me?
Tsk, professional jealousy!
Treating an honest, innocent, kind young man like me this way will bring you misfortune.
You'd better watch the road when you go out, or a carriage might hit you. Dying with shattered bones and torn tendons is painful.
You'd better be very careful when drinking water, too. If you choke, you'll most likely suffocate to death.
With these thoughts in mind, Arthur smiled and thanked the Chief Swordswoman.
"Arthur, you truly deserved this."
The Chief Swordswoman congratulated him.
After Arthur had taken the initiative to draw closer to the Countess earlier, the Chief Swordswoman's gaze toward him had become even friendlier.
Arthur could clearly sense that goodwill.
He knew it was the payoff from his