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Firstly, she dismissed the guards and servants of the mansion. Though it was a sudden move, they were promised generous severance. As such, they accepted their layoffs without much ado.
Having emerged victorious in yesterday's match, Ciel had racked up enough points to challenge higher-ranking gladiators. As such, she publicly announced that she would train in a secret place for the upcoming ranking tournament.
Of course, Ciel had no intention of preparing for the ranking tournament. There was no way it would take place anyway. Though not yet known to the world, it wouldn’t be long before the formal announcement of the Pirate Empress’ subjugation was made public, with the Dwarf Guild actively pressuring for it.
Most likely, other top-ranked gladiators would participate in the expedition as well.
Ranked first was Ortus, the Commander of the Violent Tide Knights. As the strongest and most exceptional knight in Shimuin, Ortus would have no choice but to lead the expedition, whether he liked it or not.
Ranked second was not a knight but a mercenary, Ivic Slad, the leader of the Slad Mercenaries. He was known as the Mercenary King. There was no way such a formidable figure, who actively sought out wars, would miss such a large-scale event.
From what Ciel gathered, none of the high-ranking gladiators, including the six ranked above her, were reluctant to participate in the expedition. Everyone would be present except for the one ranked fourth — who was speculated to be dead or kidnapped by Iris.
"Phew." Ciel wiped the sweat off her forehead.
She had never turned down training, not even when she was with the Lionheart clan in the Black Lion Castle....
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