Pens Down, Swords Up: Throw Your Studies to the Wind Volume 4

Allen’s solo vacation might be over, but summer break is still in full swing! Returning to the capital just in time to avoid Dew’s wrath, Allen soon finds himself swamped with work at the Royal Order—namely assisting with security during the biggest event of the year: the Yugrian Foundation Festival! Representatives from all over the continent come to compete in the Nova Cup, a fighting tournament featuring the most talented and dangerous students from the surrounding nations. With rumors of war growing stronger by the day, it’s up to Allen to ensure that mock battles don’t turn into the real thing—even if all he wants to do is sample the exciting food on offer at the festival stalls... Can Allen make it back for his second semester at the Academy without sparking an international conflict?

[From J-Novel Club]