(Part 2) Undercover Adventurer

(Part 2) Undercover Adventurer (【前編】偽装身分の冒険者) is a game event that occurred in Mass for the Dead. It was released on May 24, 2021 to June 7, 2021.

Background
An exchange game tournament for the comfort of the residents of E-Rantel and the recruitment of adventurers is about to begin. Shall and Ku, who infiltrated it as undercover adventurers, proceed to the stage with an uplifting feeling.

Purpose of Tournament
On the day of the exchange tournament, many spectators have gathered for the venue at the E-Rantel Central Square. There present were residents of the old section of the city who were a bit apprehensive to be among the crowds of demi-humans, though their fears soften at seeing the friendly attitude and atmosphere of the special event. In response to the situation, Pluton Ainzach, the guildmaster of the E-Rantel Adventurer's Guild, with Surako acting as his co-moderator, makes the opening announcement, welcoming the spectators to the guild sponsored tournament.

Among the crowd besides the residents and adventurers are individuals like Ian Als Heim and Nigun Grid Luin of the Sunlight Scripture who have come to witness the event to get a better idea what their host, the protagonist, is planning. As they watch Surako introduces the adventurers that will be participating in the event. The first group she introduces are the stars if the tournament: the adamantite adventurers, the Dark Warrior and Soi. The two address the crowd, welcoming the warriors that have come to fight. The adamantite adventurers inform those that participate will be assessed and given plates based on their performance. They encourage the warriors to do their best and hope that they will use their power and skill to protect and fight for E-Rantel. In the crowd, Saint Clementine watches the adventurers speech with Jugem, Shall, and Ku, the latter two are eager for the start of the competition.

Surako continues with the list of notable adventurer teams that will be entering the tournament: Blue Roses and Swords of Darkness. Ainzach then takes over to explain the rules and conditions of the tournament. Anyone is allowed to participate in the event and join the Adventurer's Guild. After an applicant in the tournament show their skill in battle, they will be awarded an adventurer plate correlating to their ability regardless of whether they win or lose. Surako adds that the rank they could earn range from lowly copper to the highest adamantite allowing warriors to skip several ranks if they have the ability. Those that are no adventurers are welcomed to battle so as to liven up the event, which they will be rewarded by a high-class confectionary called chocolate provided by the Dark Warrior. Surako takes a minute to promote the confection as a delicious product from her home country and even Pluton chimes his positive review of it. Several people among both the adventurers and even representatives of the Kingdom and Theocracy take an interest to acquire samples of the product. This is noticed by Shall and Ku watching in the masses, secretly pleased that the lure of sweets was worth the effort.

First Match
The first match of the tournament starts with a fierce exhibition battle between members of Blue Roses. Gagaran fights against the ninja twins, Tina and Tia. The two ninjas despite outnumbering the heavy warrior dodges their attacks. In battle Tia attempts to use her Shadow Clone, but a mighty swing from Gagaran causes her and Tina to be blown away. The two collapse on the ground and Surako declares the winner to be Gagaran. The fight pleases Gagaran though her ninja comrades note that the muscled female would have lost to them in a real battle if they had the intent to assassinate her though they held back as it would have made their 'demon leader' angry.

Second Match
Ainzach announces the next match, to be the Swords of Darkness against Soi. The silver ranked adventurers are looking forward to fighting against a top adventurer like Soi. Lukrut is taken by the beauty and Soi hearing his interest of beauties, has a proposal to allow her associates to have the opportunity to show their strength. The two undercover Nazarick agents, Shall and Ku then introduce themselves as travelers looking to settle in E-Rantel. The guildmaster examining the see them as strange company as Shall looks to be a noble while her partner Ku is obviously of a non-human race. The two give their cover story of how they wanted to come to the fortress city after hearing the rumors of it accepting others of different races. Their stories are accepted and no one suspects deception and are permitted to substitute for Soi to fight against the Swords of Darkness. The other adventurers like Blue Roses watch with keen interest on the newcomers, as is the Dark Warrior. As the two teams prepare to fight, Shall releases a menacing aura that causes the silver ranked adventurers to sense that they are fighting with a powerful foe. In the end the battle goes to Shall and Ku, displaying their impressive strength to the populace. Even their opponents were stunned at their strength, which Shall attributes to fighting demi-humans more often than humans during her travels. Their strength is commented by the members of the Theocracy, Ian and Nigun to be vivid, while Climb and Brain marvel at the duo's staff and sword fighting techniques.

Third Match
For the third match, the guildmaster has a conundrum on who to match against who as he originally planned to have the Swords of Darkness to continue to fight against those who wanted to become adventurers. At this point Gagaran volunteers herself for the next match as she is eager to see the newcomers' strength. The two travels accept the challenge and the new match starts. Despite the duos' victory in the previous match they lose against Gagaran. Shall and Ku admit to the Blue Roses member that they are simply no match for an adamantite adventurer and see that Blue Roses' reputation is well deserved. Gagaran happy at her victory asks why Shall did not use her magic, as she had a feeling she was a cleric. The other woman then tells the crowd that while it is true she is a magic caster, she unfortunately cannot use her magic as it has since been sealed by a curse. Lakyus Alvein Dale Aindra listening to the discussion asks Soi what Shall is talking about. To which the other adamantite adventurer explains that Shall sacrificed her her powers to to help her lord escape. To add credibility to her story, Ku elaborates that she met Shall when she came to a demi-human village after hearing rumors there was a way to dispel the curse. Unfortunately the village was destroyed by the Chaos Beasts and the knowledge was lost. But on the bright side Shall encountered Ku and since then have been traveling together. The foreign noble then asks Gagaran for not show casing her full power due to the mitigating circumstance. In turn Gagaran found it was not a problem as she was able to polish her skills.

Fourth Match
As various parties among the crowd in the square comment on this revelation that Shall is handclapped by a curse. Evileye takes a special interest in Shall as the traveler is an ex-princess. Lakyus believes that Evileye can sympathize with Shall. The same can be said by Evileye as Lakyus also suppresses a curse. The red robed magic caster of Blue Roses enters the battle area as she wants to battle them to show them adamantite rank magic. Surprised by the development Surako announces to the crowd the next match. In the battle between the adamantite adventurer and the two travelers, Evileye secures her victory by flying in the air and bombarding her opponents using [Crystal Dagger]. After winning the match, Shall praises Evileye on her control of her spell, its accuracy being precise enough to avoid hitting the spectators. Likewise Evileye was impressed that the two travelers forced her to fight seriously. The battle is view by many like Jugem and Clementine to be a symbol of good sportsmanship. Even Ian and Nigun get a bit envious at the Kingdom's camaraderie with the foreigners. Soi asks Pluton if the duel is impressive as he hoped. The guildmaster answers that the two travelers are excellent candidates to be adventurers. Although he is a bit disappointed as he is afraid that with these two in the ring, other general participants will be dissuaded from joining the event.

Fifth Match
Upon hearing the guildmaster's concern, Brain volunteers himself to be in the next match. Climb is taken aback by his companion's participation as they do not have permission from Princess Renner, though Brain tells him that they were sent to cooperate and assist which he is doing. Introducing himself to the two women, Brain states that he wants to test out Ku's sword skills. His curious is understandable as they both wield similar weapons and wants to see her "Burning Blade " technique. Seeing no reason to decline, Ku accepts his challenge. as the Kingdom's strongest fighter faces against Shall and Ku, Pluton though pleased that the event has some excitement but laments that there won't be any more adventurer applicants from the general public. Soi hearing this asks herself many that her associates are just too strong. The Dark Warrior though states that they should be happy with the results so far as the residents have seem more happy and comfortable than they have been in a long time. Seeing his point the guildmaster admits that the goals of the tournament have at least been achieved. The members of the Swords of Darkness agree that they should be allowed to have some fun at least, promising to solicit to the general public for recruits at a later date. Back to the duel with Ku and Brain, the latter manages to get in Ku's proximity breaking her balance and drawing his sword to her. However to Surako's he draws the blade back into its scabbard making the announcer wonder if Brain is conceding. That is not the case as Ku states that Brain Brain just did a sword slash at a tremendous speed that was too quick for the eye. Thankfully she avoided it and she admits to defeat, acknowledging the other warrior. The three contenders praise each other skills in their respective strengths and Martial Arts. For Brain's participation, he gains souvenir chocolates which he gives to Climb as a gift to the princess.

Sixth Match
By the end of the fifth match, Narberal Gamma watches from the rooftops a relays a [Message] to the protagonist back at the hotel suite on the touranament's progress.

Participants

 * Lakyus Alvein Dale Aindra
 * Gagaran
 * Tina
 * Tia
 * Climb
 * Brain Unglaus
 * Peter Mauk
 * Lukrut Volve
 * Dyne Woodwonder
 * Ian Als Heim
 * Nigun Grid Luin
 * Dark Warrior
 * Soi
 * Shall
 * Ku

Aftermath
(To Be Added)