It was rare for students from the elementary school to win the tournament, so winning even one game here would have been a big deal.
However, the main competition was between third-year students.
“Every year, the first-years from Class A chooses a team to participate, but this time I’ve made the decision on my own.”
When Chris-sensei said this, the classroom was filled with tension.
It was different from the field day from the elementary school in my previous life.
A martial arts competition was a great opportunity for students to show their abilities.
Above all, participating in a martial arts competition was an honor.
It was only natural that everyone would want to participate in it.
Well, the elementary school’s games didn’t get that much attention.
Especially for the first-year students, since it was largely a matter of merit, it was considered good enough to win even the first round.
Chris-sensei looked around the entire classroom.
After a pause, she announced the participants.
“It’s Berg, Natalie, and Owen.”
I was momentarily taken aback by Chris-sensei’s words.
Did really she pick me?
I could see why Berg and Natalie were chosen.
They had the perfect family background and skills.
On the other hand, I didn’t feel like I had any reason to be chosen.
“Chris-sensei! I’m not convinced! Why Owen?”
It was Dominic who said that.
I could tell that the other students were also wondering why I was chosen.
“Huh? Are you trying to tell me that my opinion isn’t valid?”
“That’s not what I’m saying! I just don’t agree with……!”
“So, ”I don’t understand why Owen was chosen and not me.”. Is that what you’re saying?”
“… Yes.”
Chris-sensei nodded her head in satisfaction.
“Well, I can see your point. Then here’s what we’ll do. We’ll have a mock battle between Owen and Dominic, and the winner will be allowed to participate in the tournament.”
Surely, the results of the fight would be mutually satisfactory.”
Hearing that, Dominic and I nodded at the same time.
I didn’t know what Chris-sensei’s intentions were then, but if we were going to do this, I should do everything to win the right to participate.