Episode 441 Integrated Ranking (8)
The day of the finals.
The audience watching felt overwhelmed by the sight of Chris destroying Kevin.
Drop, drop.
Blood dripped from my forearm.
His sweat-soaked hair hung limply, and Chris raised his head and looked at the audience with a slightly tired face.
I saw people’s eyes stained with astonishment.
People who had divided opinions about the battle between Chris and Kevin could not help but be shocked by the overwhelming result, contrary to expectations.
This place.
It’s not just ordinary people.
While the talented players who were eliminated in the previous round, major figures from each country, and others watched the stage that will go down in history, there was not a single person who could catch up with the speed of Ilseom, who defeated Kevin.
I got goosebumps.
On stage.
The man who receives everyone’s attention is not Roman Dmitry.
Anyone who has already written numerous legends would understand the realm of the extraordinary, but I had mixed feelings about the fact that it was an realm that even Chris could not access.
It was as Roman Dmitry intended. This competition is not simply a stage of opportunity.
On the surface, it seemed like each country was given a chance to prove themselves, but it had to end with Dmitry receiving all the spotlight.
The walls of Cheolongseong Fortress were built up.
Prosecutor Dmitry’s performance, Kevin who took down Edwin Hector, and the existence of Chris who overpowered Kevin.
People looked up to me.
In reality, he was looking down at Chris, but he was completely defeated mentally.
Jump and jump.
Chris took a step.
I didn’t care about my bleeding forearm.
The confrontation with Kevin put a lot of pressure on him, but he did not want to be remembered as weak in this moment of being recognized as Dmitry’s second-in-command.
Finally I stopped walking.
When I raised my head and looked in one direction, Roman Dmitry stood up and spoke in a voice that overwhelmed everyone.
“With this, the ranking of the integrated rankings was decided. “We declare that Chris defeated Kevin and became number one in the rankings of the Salamander Continent.”
“Waaaaaa!”
“chris! chris!”
“chris! chris!”
Fierce cheers erupted from all directions.
People who were holding their breath due to the tense tension burst into cheers and celebrated the birth of the number one ranking.
but.
Everyone knew.
The number one position in the rankings is not number one in the true sense of the word.
Roman Dmitry asked.
“While preparing for this competition, you asked me for one thing. I ask that anyone who is recognized as the strongest person on the Salamander Continent, other than me, the emperor and number one in the overall rankings, be given the opportunity to challenge me. chris. So, are you planning to challenge me now?”
People held their breath.
indeed.
Will Chris challenge the impossible?
Chris said.
“Yes, I will challenge you.”
* * *
The confrontation did not proceed immediately.
Since Chris needed time to recover, it was decided to hold the match on the second day after he recovered sufficiently.
The wound was quite deep.
Fortunately, since it was mainly a traumatic injury, it was possible to recover with a healing potion, and after gathering himself, Chris prepared for the showdown with Roman Dmitry.
Currently, the continent was in chaos.
Upon hearing the news that Chris, who was recognized as number one in the rankings through this tournament, was taking on the challenge, some people belatedly turned to Dmitry.
The day was over.
Chris remained alone in the training hall, swinging his sword until he was completely drenched in sweat.
‘Will I be able to defeat my lord? No, can we even be opponents?’
It’s a moment I’ve been looking forward to.
Although the goal was finally within sight, Chris felt embarrassed and afraid.
Battle with Barco.
From the time of the first conflict until the founding of the empire, I was right next to Roman Dmitry and witnessed clearly how monstrous he was.
I knew it myself. The fact is that he will not be an opponent for Roman Dmitry.
Although it certainly could have resulted in a catastrophic collapse and the loss of his life, Chris knew that this process was necessary.
Outside of heaven.
The lord was there.
In order to see how high the sky is, the only way was to experience it firsthand and hit it.
‘This match is only the first. From now on, I will maintain my number one position every year, and based on this experience, I will try to narrow the gap with my master. Just as Kevin expressed a strong desire to defeat me one day, I also need clear experience to set goals.’
Every moment.
Chris was lost in thought.
Every time he doubted whether it was right to target a monster like Roman Dmitry, Chris shook his head and composed himself.
If it was an intermediate goal, I would have compromised.
However, it was unacceptable for someone who wanted to become the best prosecutor on the continent to compromise himself just because that goal was high.
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Think about it.
Even if he wins this competition, will people recognize him as the best prosecutor on the continent?
no.
Even after a year, even after 10 years, even after 100 years.
History only mentions Roman Dmitry.
Knowing that fact, Chris spoke about his fight with Roman Dmitry with the feeling of pushing himself to the edge.
It was then.
“chris.”
“… … “Master.”
Jonathan was the Knight Commander.
He came to the training center and looked at Chris, who was soaked in sweat.
“I can’t believe you’re concentrating on training to look like that before the match. Although I am not a good teacher for you right now, I hope you get enough rest. Don’t you know too well? The fact that the confrontation with His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry will not change the outcome of one or two more days of effort. What you need now is not to beat yourself up harshly, but to control your mind and pursue the best results.”
“All right.”
I nodded.
That was correct.
I came to the training center impatient, but I also knew that this would not be of much help.
Knight Commander Jonathan said.
“Actually, I was truly impressed while watching the match with Kevin. I taught you secret techniques, but you created a new level of skill that goes far beyond it. To be honest… … I couldn’t even confirm how you attacked at the moment that decided the game against Kevin. You have already risen to the ranks of great swordsmen. “Keep in mind that whatever the outcome of your confrontation with His Majesty, Emperor Roman Dmitry, this fact will not change.”
both.
I knew the outcome of the confrontation.
Who will win and who will lose.
Knight Commander Jonathan could not bear to say the truth, so he told his only disciple what happened after that.
This matchup.
There is meaning in taking on a challenge in itself.
Chris, who calmly listened to the story, showed determination in his eyes.
“Thank you, Master.”
* * *
I couldn’t tell how time passed.
The sun set, the sun rose again, and when I came to my senses to the cheers of countless people, Roman Dmitry was right in front of me.
For a moment, I felt like I was out of breath.
Although I had been looking at Roman Dmitry’s back all this time, I could hardly hide my nervousness at the fact that I was dealing with him face to face.
eve.
Commander Jonathan told me something.
“Your Majesty the Emperor is a man of certain goodness. When it comes to you, who came on stage as a challenger, I am not the kind of person who would take matters into his own hands, considering their previous relationship. Do your best from the start. Only then will you have no regrets, no matter what the outcome.”
Agreed.
Roman Dmitry was that kind of person.
And Chris also didn’t expect or want mercy.
Wow.
I gripped my sword strongly.
How long have I been looking forward to this moment?
From the time he was defeated by Roman Dmitry, who was called Dmitri’s idiot, Chris has grown tenaciously following Roman Dmitry, whom he sees in front of him.
Dmitry’s Flash, No. 1 in the overall rankings.
Those modifiers were not obtained because the result was desired, but were naturally achieved in the process of following the goal.
I looked straight ahead.
Seeing Roman Dmitry not making any preparations, Chris’s mind became confused.
‘How will my master fare against me from the beginning? Considering my lord’s tendencies, I wouldn’t waste time, but I might take my time to prove the overwhelming difference between me and myself. What is certain is that there is no chance for me to win in any direction. It is meaningless to calculate numbers in a confrontation with the lord. If it’s a fight you’re going to lose anyway, you have to do your best from the start and lead the mood.’
It will be difficult.
Even though I knew it was impossible, I had no choice but to believe in the destructive power of one island that had entered a new realm.
I swallowed dry saliva.
I still didn’t feel any special signal from Roman Dmitry.
Usually, prosecutors show signs of how they will approach before a confrontation, but Roman Dmitry did not take a stance to attack.
If so, it meant that there would be no attempt to attack first.
The intention may be to watch the reaction after giving the first strike to Chris. At least, I was able to figure out that much with the information currently in front of me.
I gritted my teeth.
The blood dried.
As the referee raised the flag and the crowd cheered, Chris’ senses became more sensitive.
Mana was boiling over.
For one explosion.
Just like I cut Kevin down in one fell swoop, I was planning to steal the mood by attacking him from the start.
It was then.
fluttering.
The signal has dropped.
Mana exploded, and Chris’ sword penetrated the space.
And that’s it.
Wow.
“Gagging?!”
It was Chris’ last memory of collapsing with blood splattered.
* * *
The competition has ended.
After a series of shocking results, people came to only one conclusion.
“All the legends about His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry were true. “Because he accomplished such great feats, he must have defeated even Chris with a single blow.”
“… … I am so ashamed of myself for doubting this great achievement. In fact, at first, I had a suspicion that it was an exaggeration, just like the achievements of heroes are exaggerated in history books, because I did not see it in person. But not anymore. “His Majesty, Emperor Roman Dmitry, is a living legend.”
“The meaning of this ranking match is not simple. Talented people from all over the world took on the challenge and were defeated by Dmitry’s swordsmen, and Chris and Kevin, who were especially special, proved that they were no match for His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry. What does that mean? Dmitry’s era has begun. “This competition, which is held every year, will make Dmitry’s position unrivaled.”
It was different from the past.
While Kronos and Valhalla, once the continent’s two largest mountain ranges, suppressed other countries through checks, Roman Dmitry chose to boldly reveal Dmitry’s power.
It meant seeing and judging for yourself.
I told them that if they were willing to challenge each other after experiencing each other’s strength, I would gladly accept it, but if not, I would lower my head and follow Dmitry’s system.
The world has changed.
As Roman Dmitry intended, public opinion toward Dmitry became stronger after the integrated rankings ended.
A few days later.
Chris also woke up.
Kevin had already been discharged from the hospital, and Chris, who was left alone in the hospital bed, said this to Commander Jonathan Knight’s visit.
“I knew it would be like this.”
Contrary to expectations, he looked light and relaxed.
After coming to my senses.
I reflected on the confrontation.
Although he wasn’t able to clearly see how Roman Dmitry defeated him, Chris gained something even in that split second.
Roman Dmitry treated himself sincerely.
The moment he directly experienced how powerful a being he could not have dared to guess was, that alone gave Chris a shiver.
This was it.
A being this powerful is his goal, and he will continue to move toward that goal in the future.
of course.
Although the chances of achieving his dream of surpassing Roman Dmitry felt very slim, Chris was satisfied with the fact that he had decided on the direction of his life.
Like Kevin, who challenged himself even though he was nothing.
Although he was also reckless, he thought he had now taken the first step.
Integrated ranking!
That was the end of the stage that shook the world.
The people accepted Dmitry’s system of rule and let past moments pass by.
Another month.
As people were going about their daily lives, a message arrived from Dmitry.
* * *
The recipient is Dmitry Communications Department.
The sender was Odelia Special Intelligence Department.
They, moving under a special mission, finally delivered the news they had been waiting for.
[I found the passage to the Demon World!]
devildom.
It was not at all hopeful news that would disrupt the peace we had barely found.
fantasy,
