Here’s Chapter 601,

That’s the qualifying rounds out the way, nice and easy.

Here’s Chapter 600,

And so the tournament arc starts!

EDIT: Whoops, post never posted, chapter did though.

Here’s Chapter 599,

And that’s the end of this arc, onto the Fighting Tournament arc.
Now, I know tournament arcs have a bad rep, but this one’s not too long and the arc after it is called Bestir Empire Civil War so……something is definitely going down.

Here’s Chapter 598,

It only just occurred to me that Requiem’s Toll is probably not the best translation, although it flows well. Just for context, the Toll here refers to a bell’s toll and not a payment Toll. So the name means a bell ringing for a requiem rather than a payment being made for a requiem, although given the context of their work, both still fit.

Also, the next chapter is the last one for this arc before we start the Fighting Tournament arc.

Here’s Chapter 597,

Daska and Elk are feeling quite bored, and someone has come to provide them entertainment.

Here’s Chapter 596,

While very cool looking, the bare handed blade block is a technique more liable to get you killed than looking cool.

Here’s Chapter 595,

Plans within plans.

Here’s Chapter 594,

And we’re in.

Here’s Chapter 593,

Rei is interested in a little gambling, just a small bet, not a big deal, right?

Here’s Chapter 592,

People are playing games, if Daska knows what’s up, then the Empire definitely knows as well.
Who’s pulling the strings I wonder?