Liberl News (Sky FC)/Issue 9

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 * [Featured Story] Victors Decided!


 * ◆Crown Goes to an Unlikely Team◆

When the last of the Special Ops Unit slowly sank to their knees, the referee raised his hand, and the entire arena erupted in fanfare.

The competition, which got off to a rocky start after the change from single to team matches, had yet another unforeseeable surprise awaiting eager fans, in the form of a team of unlikely victors led by Zane Vathek of the Calvard Republic. Was there anyone out there who could have anticipated such a feat?

A martial artist, two bracers and a musician; an unheard-of combination, to say the least! Yet, this is the group that advanced to the finals and took the crown by defeating the elite of the Special Operations Unit. It just goes to show, it's not over 'til it's over!

The winning team's members continued to work effectively by leveraging their individual talents in complementary harmony with one another, playing off of each other's strengths. The competition itself was an event replete with powerful, heated battles and unique team dynamics, which ended explosively to thunderous ovation. The Liberl News wishes to honor the valiant efforts of all those who participated in this year's proceedings.


 * ◆Winning Team Invited to the Royal Banquet◆

In a ceremony held at the conclusion of the competition, the winning team was awarded a cash prize of 100,000 mira and an invitation to the royal banquet. This formal dinner will be hosted by Duke Dunan von Auslese. The mayors of each city and other various persons of influence are also scheduled to attend.


 * [Society] The Queen Shows Signs of Recovery

The Liberl News has been informed that Her Majesty the Queen, who has been recuperating, is expected to return to her official duties soon. The anniversary celebration, which was in danger of being postponed, will now assuredly be conducted on schedule.

In recent days, with unsettling news becoming the norm, it is certainly wonderful to receive such joyous tidings.


 * [Society] Intelligence Division Steps Up Defense

The search for the officers of the Ex-Royal Guard accused of acting as ringleaders in a series of terrorist-related incidents has proven to be an onerous one, and after making little headway, the Intelligence Division decided to station members of their unit within the Royal City, in a move to further step up defensive measures. All security positions covering Grancel Castle are also expected to be relegated to the same unit.
 * [Society] Ancient Dragon Sighted?

Reports have made their way to our news desk regarding the sighting of an enormous silhouette making its way across the sky above Ravennue Village, located in the northern part of the Bose region. Public speculation revolves around whether or not the object in question is, in fact, the ancient dragon which has been living in the world since before the Great Collapse.

According to statements by a number of researchers, the Bose region was the last place the ancient dragon had been sighted, giving further credence to the claim that the great creature may still presently be living among us. Research concerning the ancient dragon has also begun to take a leap into the public spotlight as of late. These purported sightings have, of course, only fueled researchers' excitement.
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 * 【特集】武術大会　優勝者決定！


 * ◆栄冠は意外なチームに◆

特務部隊最後の１人がゆっくりと膝をつく. 審判の手が空へ向かって伸びると同時に、闘技場は歓声と興奮の渦の中へと飲み込まれていった――

個人戦から団体戦に変更されるなど、波乱の幕開けとなった今大会. やはり最後にも一波乱待っていた. 優勝に輝いたのは共和国出身のジン選手率いる混成チーム. 誰がこの快挙を予想できただろう. 武術家、準遊撃士、音楽家という前代未聞の組み合わせ. それが決勝に駒を進め、特務部隊の精鋭を倒して栄冠を勝ち取ってしまうのだから、勝負というのは分からない.

個々人の実力を足し合わせた以上の力を発揮し続けた優勝チーム. その強さの秘密はお互いを補い合うチームの和にあった. 団体戦ならではのすばらしい熱戦が続く大会となった. 参加したすべての選手たちの健闘を称えたい.


 * ◆優勝チームは宮中晩餐会へ◆

大会後のセレモニーでジン選手たち優勝チームには賞金10万ミラと宮中晩餐会への招待状が授与された. 晩餐会はデュナン公爵の主催によるもので、各市の市長を始めとした有力者も列席の予定.


 * 【社会】女王陛下、ご回復のきざし

ご静養中だった女王陛下の体調が回復、まもなく公務に復帰される見通しであることが分かった. これまで開催が危ぶまれていた生誕祭も予定通り行われることが確実に. 不穏なニュースの続く近頃だったが、久々に良い知らせが届いた.


 * 【社会】情報部、王都に特務部隊を投入

テロ事件の首謀者とされる旧親衛隊幹部の捜索が難航しているのを受け、情報部は防衛態勢のさらなる強化のため、王都に同部所属の特務部隊を配備することを決定. 同時に王城全体の警備も同部隊に移管される見通しだ.


 * 【社会】古代竜？　ラヴェンヌ村で目撃談

ボース地方北部にあるラヴェンヌ村で、空を飛ぶ巨大な影の目撃談が相次いで報告され、《大崩壊》以前の世界に生きていた「古代竜」ではないかと話題を呼んでいる. 研究者の話によればボース地方は古代竜の姿が最後に目撃された土地であり、現在も生き延びている可能性はあるという. にわかに世間の注目を集めはじめた古代竜研究. 研究者たちの熱気は高まるばかりだ.