And then, it was finally here. The day of the Magical War Games. One by one, guests who’d arrived by airship, ship, and carriage the week before were heading to the stadium, Atvoini Dominurs. The hotels in Reauxgard’s imperial capital of Galia were almost all fully booked, including the ones that’d been built specifically because of the Games. Naturally, the citizens of this country had also been looking forward to this day, so the place was jam-packed with people.
People, people, and more people. As far as the eye could see. Tons of merchants had set up stalls to take advantage of the opportunity, while acrobatic troupes and other entertainers performed in the plaza. The city’d been buzzing with activity since days before the event.
But none of that compared to today. The sheer number of people meant that soldiers were constantly shouting at the top of their lungs to guide people and thus ease congestion. Thanks to their efforts, we managed to keep things on just this side of absolute chaos.
The stadium, Atvoini Dominurs, had been designed with the most cutting-edge technology, meaning it was probably the largest building in the world in terms of audience capacity. Even so, it looked like all the seats would be filled in another half an hour. The standing room was crowded too.
This sight was the result of many species of mankind gathering together in one place. When people saw it, even as they struggled with the intense crowds, they sensed that the times had changed. And that made them more excited about the future to come.
Buuut I had a VIP box reserved for my family, so we were super-duper comfortable! Totally unaffected by the masses of humanity!
“Wow! This is amazing, Yukiki! I’ve never seen so many people before!”
“Me too! How many hundred out here?!”
“Not...hundreds, Shii, but thousands. Tens of thousands.”
The three girls’ excitement was palpable, and the same could be said for the wraith triplets, who whizzed around the room like busy little bees.
“According to the Dwarf King, the maximum capacity is a hundred thousand. For sure the biggest arena in the world.”
“A hundred thousand?!”
“Hundred thousand!”
“So...many that I can’t keep track.”
“Gah ha! We, too, are awestruck. Mankind never ceases to amaze.”
“The sheer number of people... It really is overwhelming, isn’t it?”
“Sheesh, must be tough for everyone out there... I feel sorta bad for them, but I’m also glad we have this room all to ourselves.”
“Like I could let you and Lefi sit out there in your condition.”
“Very true, Master Yuki... Lefi, Lew, do let us know straightaway if you’re feeling unwell, hm?”
“Yup, we will!”
“Indeed. We are counting on you lot.”
The adult gang, also more hyped up than usual, gazed at the view from the VIP box. The dwarves had done up the interior in an elaborate but tasteful style, and I’d used the DP Catalog to add a variety of things to make it more comfortable. For example, a plush sofa and a refrigerator. Heck, we could nap in here if we wanted to. I’d even installed a door that led back to the dungeon.
There were no butlers or maids here, though I didn’t really need any while I was with my family. Still, they’d come if I called them. It was just...well...
“While this room is very elegant, how do I say this... It feels familiar, does it not? Secure. Warm.”
“Yuuup.”
A subtle sense of home. No doubt thanks to all the stuff I’d bought using DP, some of which was the same as what we had back in the dungeon. I’d picked the best ones, and this was the result. Almost literally nothing new to see here.
“Aha ha ha! You’re right, Lefi. It feels like an extension of our home, which in hindsight...is quite luxurious, isn’t it?”
“It sure is. According to my lord, these things are from a different world, a different time, with different developments.”
“Though my people are quite advanced with magical technology too, that is nothing compared to this. The tools you provide make housework and cooking almost not worth doing.”
They weren’t wrong. In terms of living standards, our home was fit for a king. Or in our case, an emperor and his empresses.
Anyway. Back to the stadium. It really was an insane amount of people. This many probably would’ve been a lot even in my previous life. The sheer size of the thing would impress anybody, and it was already filled to capacity. Not to mention that it was only the first day, so I was sure it’d see way more traffic in the days to come.
On top of that, it wasn’t just one species but many. Until now, nobody had ever witnessed such a sight in this world. That explained why a few fights had already broken out... No helping that, though. Soldiers, do your best.
While I was relaxing with my family, there was a knock on the door to the VIP room. I gave permission to enter, and a butler peeked his head in. I knew him. A skilled steward who’d made all the arrangements when my family’d toured the imperial capital with the Spirit Emperor and the Demon King. One who also had a secret identity as the head of the covert intelligence organization Avend. His name was Kalcade, if I remembered right. Huh, so he’s the one assigned to us.
“Your Majesty, it’s almost time.”
“Okay, I’ll be right there.”
“When I hear others address you as ‘Your Majesty,’ I cannot help but cackle.”
“Aha ha ha! Me too!”
“Sorry, Mr. Yuki, but me three.”
“Me as well. Apologies, Master Yuki...”
Well, just so you know, ladies, I think the same thing. All. The freaking. Time!