Chapter 29

Arranged Duel is the twenty-ninth chapter of the Rakudai Kishi no Eiyuutan manga.

Summary
The chapter begins, with Ikki winning his eighteenth selection battle, which his teacher, Yuuri Oreki, oversees. On her way back, Yuuri encounters Shizuku Kurogane and Nagi Arisuin, who question her about Ikki's condition. Yuuri tell them that Ikki won his selection match, but his health is in a bad condition, which worries her. Shizuku and Nagi are worried, as Yuuri knows a lot about illnesses, is worried about Ikki.

Ikki is later seen during his inquiry, where he struggles to even stay up, as he is feeling very bad. Mamoru Akaza, notes that they have been giving Ikki drugs to worsen his condition, and have finally gotten some results, after Ikki's soul crushing meeting with his father. Akaza then approaches Ikki and tells him that he has a suggestion of how to bring the inquiries to an end. He suggests, that if Ikki were to win his final selection match and earn his place as one of Hagun's representatives, it would surely convince everyone of his status as a noble and brave knight. However, as Ikki's opponent is supposed to be a weak E-Rank, the Ethics Committee have decided that Ikki needs to fight a stronger opponent, to prove his worth. This opponent has been decided to be Touka Toudou, the student council president. Ikki realizes that this has been the goal of Akaza the whole time, as they intend on Ikki losing, due to his bad condition, and lose his place as a student knight. Despite this, Ikki agrees to Akaza's terms, as it's he's one chance to get out of the inquiries.

Later, Touka is shown talking to the Director of her former orphanage, who encourages her. After the phone call, Utakata Misogi says that everyone at the orphanage holds Touka as their hero, wish that she can win her match. Shizuku the enters the room, and Touka explains that she called Shizuku to come. Touka then tells Shizuku, that she will face Shizuku's brother Ikki in their final selection match. Touka asks Shizuku to persuade Ikki into withdrawing from the match. Touka explains that Ikki will be in a bad condition, being far weaker than normally, and if he faces Touka it might result in Ikki even dying. Realizing Touka's concerns, Shizuku promises to think about Touka's request. Thinking about her upcoming match, Touka becomes nervous, until Utakata comes and comforts her. Encouraged by Utakata, Touka decides to give her best when facing Ikki, despite his condition.

Characters

 * Ikki Kurogane
 * Yuuri Oreki
 * Shizuku Kurogane
 * Nagi Arisuin
 * Mamoru Akaza
 * Touka Toudou
 * Utakata Misogi