"A crushing victory with no suspense. Margaret Nearl displayed perfect potential in both skill and strength. Her opponent had no chance to fight back; we didn't even get to see the Nearl Family's proud Originium Arts!"
"Is this a challenge from a traditional Knight to a Tournament Knight, or a fusion of a Crusader Knight and a Tournament Knight?"
"In a post-match interview, contestant Margaret Nearl stated that she would use her victory to prove that the glory of Knights still exists in Kazimierz, and not through the support of capital—is this dissatisfaction with the current Knight Tournament system, or a declaration of war on the Knight Tournament sport?"
"Our reporter was unable to get further statements from Nona Margaret, but what is known is that there is no sponsoring company listed on her registration form as a Tournament Knight—is she truly fighting alone, or is she backed by the Nearl Family, or even Crusader Knights?"
"No matter what, her speed is truly astonishing. After just two charges, the reporter's vehicle couldn't find her anymore—it's certain that Margaret Nearl's name will occupy most of tomorrow's newspaper pages."
After four hours of congestion on the highway into the city, Goki and his group finally entered the Grand Knight Territory.
The vehicles stopped and started along the way. Everyone not only watched the valiant blonde Knight easily defeat her opponents on the billboards, but Skadi even slept on Goki's shoulder again. Goki finally experienced the joy of a Golden Week trip in Terra.
But no matter what, after much hassle, Goki finally approached his destination.
"Welcome to the Grand Knight Territory, sir. Here are four temporary identification documents. We hope you all have a pleasant time during the tournament."
At the border customs exit, a Kuranta receptionist with a sweet smile handed four cards with both hands to the handsome man in front of her, who seemed particularly imposing.
Every three years, during the Knight Tournament, their service staff would be busy from morning till night. Before, she had encountered a group of rude and arrogant Tournament Knights who, relying on their large physiques, yelled at her, which greatly annoyed the receptionist.
However... her luck was good today. The handsome man in front of her was kind and gentle, with an exceptionally good temper. Although processing the armed entry permits for two unidentified Sarkaz required nearly ten complex steps, the handsome man remained exceptionally patient and even comforted her.
The Kuranta receptionist Nona's mood also improved, and she smiled exceptionally happily.
"Mr. Goki, are you also here to participate in the Knight Tournament?"
"Yes, I am. Everyone is working hard for a living, and everyone has their own difficulties. Mutual understanding is what's most important. But if I had to say—I'm quite envious of those of you who can sit down and rest every day."
Goki flexed his arms, picked up Skadi's mechanical sword, Shining's "staff," and Nightingale's lantern staff, and nodded to the receptionist Nona.
"Actually, sitting for too long is also uncomfortable—I wish you success in this competition."
Under the receptionist Nona's gaze, Goki walked out the door, checking the pass in his hand.
Few countries in this world have a complete household registration system, let alone for foreign visitors. As long as they are deemed safe and not a threat, after registration, no matter what they did abroad, they can obtain a temporary Kazimierz pass.
Furthermore, during the Kazimierz Knight Tournament, the Four Cities Alliance even opened a green channel for armed registration for Knights who had not yet arrived to compete. After registration, Knights could carry weapons in public places.
Not to mention, Goki also held Rhine Lab's work credentials. Although a research institution would not establish a branch in this competition city, its credit Rank was still exceptionally reliable.
However... even so, it still took Goki a lot of effort to process the entry permits for Shining and Nightingale.
Nightingale's Spell shielded the Geiger counter's inspection, preventing her from being identified as an Infected, but her Sarkaz identity made Goki run around for nearly another hour.
The world's hostility towards the Sarkaz was truly immense.
Fortunately, Goki squeezed out all his social skills, and Rhine Lab was indeed reliable. Only then, after filling out one form after another, did Goki successfully obtain passes for Shining and Nightingale.
Thankfully, Goki was an Earthling in his previous life. If those bloodthirsty hunters from Yharnam came here, it's likely no one would leave customs alive today.
After going through this whole process, Goki was basically certain that Shining and Nightingale, in the original story, definitely did not meet their other companion in the Grand Knight Territory.
If the two of them came, they definitely wouldn't be able to enter the city.
"Could the plot have changed again? Why would Shining and Nightingale come to the Grand Knight Territory... hey."
While thinking, Goki pulled out a small piece of paper with contact information from the four temporary passes.
"Look, Nona Doll, I told you I'm charming enough. It's a phone number, a phone number. If we didn't have phones in Yharnam, I bet my phone would be ringing off the hook every day."
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