Unexpected (1)

The emergency alarm heard by Karen in the Central Arena naturally reached the judges, instructors, soldiers, and chancellors watching from the spectator stands as well.

“What is that sound!”

“Please come this way first.”

Guards began approaching the chancellors and noncombat faculty members who lacked combat ability, one after another.

“Protect the noncombatants and students first!”

“Combat instructors, please assist in repelling the intruders!”

The guards and instructors in the academy’s central area, along with the soldiers who had noticed the commotion, began moving hurriedly.

“I’ll help as well. Please give me your orders.”

“S-Sir Calud?!”

“If I can be given partial command authority, I’ll join you. I won’t be the only one; the other soldiers will gladly lend their aid as well.”...