"I'll string the bow," you say, and Fizza nods and starts tugging on Kelton's armor.
While Kelton gets ready, the three of you catch glimpses wherever you can of the other combat competitors, but none of the matches are quite as impressive as Sir Kelton's defeat of Sir Willet.
Soon, Kelton is ready, testing his bow and nodding to you and Fizza. "You squires have done well for me so far. Let's go shoot some targets."
Once the archery event starts, there's not much you can do to help. In the first round, Kelton manages eight points—two rings away from the ten-point bullseye. The second round is worse, and Kelton gets only three points. Finally, in the last round, he gets four points.
Sir Kelton is a bit less enthusiastic as he walks back to the two of you this time.
"You got enough points in combat to qualify for the joust, Sir Kelton," Fizza says.
Sir Kelton sighs. "But I'll have to do extremely well to have a chance of taking the tournament. No matter. It's time to see what the two of you can do. Ready for your events?"
Your stomach squirms nervously at his words.