A calculating merchant of noble birth lives a comfortable life managing his guild's business at the Imperial Academy—until lightning strikes him, leaving him with prophetic visions of a disastrous future. In these visions, he's expelled from his family, branded a traitor who aids demons, and worst of all, becomes a penniless beggar. When the supposed "protagonist" of these prophecies enrolls at the academy, he realizes his countdown to ruin has begun. Now he must use his foresight to rewrite a story where he's cast as a third-rate villain, all while navigating ancient dungeons, demonic threats, and the troublesome "hero" who might be the key to changing his fate.

#MoneyIsEverything

Following the round of 16, the quarterfinals had also concluded, and four people had advanced to the semifinals.


[Jousting Competition Semifinals Bracket


»Balrosi Viston (1st year top rank) VS Rob Kaellin (4th year top rank)


»Luina Berchef (2nd year top rank) VS Kuntz Bayal (3rd year 12th rank)]


People were surprised that there was one student from each year, but that first-year wasn't Aint.


'It's not that serious. It was my fault. Please stop this!'


Aint put down the newspaper. Only then did Gardner's voice stop.


<Well, not so common that they could be kicked around.>


Aint sighed in relief, gaining a tiny bit of comfort.


Chapter 143 - Swords Crossed [1]