442fury
441Tue 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 look on his face..
I saw people's eyes stained with astonishment..
People who were divided in their 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 gets all the 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 no choice but to end with Dmitry receiving all the spotlight..
The walls of Cheolongseong Fortress were built up..
Prosecutor Dmitry's performance, Kevin, who brought down Edwin Hector, and the existence of Chris, who overpowered Kevin..
people looked up to.
In reality, he was looking down at Chris, but mentally he was completely defeated..
Jump and run.
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 stopped walking.
When I raised my head and looked in one direction, Roman Dmitry stood up and spoke in a voice that overwhelmed everyone..
“This determined the overall ranking. Chris defeats Kevin and announces that he has become number 1 in the Salamander Continent rankings..”
“Wow!”
“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 ranked person..
but.
everyone knew.
The #1 position in the rankings is not #1 in the true sense of the word..
Roman Dmitry asked.
“While preparing for this competition, you asked me for one thing. Please give the person who is recognized as the strongest person on the Salamander Continent, other than me, the emperor and number one in the overall rankings, a chance to challenge me. chris. So, are you planning on challenging me now?.”
people held their breath.
indeed.
Will Chris attempt the impossible?.
Chris said.
“Yes, I will challenge you.”
* * *
The confrontation did not proceed immediately..
Since Chris needs time to recover, we decided to hold the match on the second day after he has fully recovered..
The wound was quite deep..
Fortunately, since it was mainly a traumatic injury, it was possible to recover with healing potions, and after recovering, Chris prepared for the showdown with Roman Dmitri..
The continent was currently in chaos..
Upon hearing the news that Chris, who was recognized as number 1 in the rankings through this competition, was taking on the challenge, some people belatedly turned to Dmitry..
The day has set.
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 the moment I've been waiting for.
The goal was finally within sight, but to Chris' dismay, he felt scared..
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 that he will not be Roman Dmitry's opponent.
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 beat 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 a mediocre 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..
think about it.
Even if he wins this competition, will people recognize him as the best swordsman on the continent?.
no.
1Even if years pass, even if 10 years pass, even if 100 years pass.
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 ground and looked at Chris, who was soaked in sweat..
“I can't believe you're concentrating on training to look like that before the fight. 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 be harsh on yourself, but to control your mind and pursue the best results..”
“All right.”
nodded.
It was the right thing to say.
I came to the training center impatient, but I also knew that this would not be of much help..
Knight Commander Jonathan said.
“In fact, 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 no matter what the outcome of your confrontation with His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry, that fact will not change..”
both.
I knew the outcome of the confrontation.
Who will win, who will lose.
Knight Commander Jonathan could not bear to say the truth, so he told his only disciple what happened afterwards..
This match is.
There is meaning in taking on a challenge in itself..
Chris listened calmly to the story and 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 the crowd, Roman Dmitry was right in front of me..
For a moment, I felt out of breath..
Although I had been looking at Roman Dmitry's back, I could hardly hide my nervousness at the fact that I was dealing with him face to face..
eve.
Commander Jonathan told me something..
“His 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 is..”
agreed.
Roman Dmitry was that kind of person..
And Chris didn't expect or want mercy either..
Wow.
I grabbed my sword tightly..
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 grew up stubbornly following Roman Dmitry, who was right in front of him..
Dmitry's Flash, No. 1 in integrated rankings.
Those modifiers were not obtained because the result was expected, but were naturally achieved in the process of following the goal..
I looked straight ahead..
Seeing Roman Dmitry without any preparation, Chris's mind became confused..
‘How will my lord fare against me from the start? 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..
Still no special signal from Roman Dmitry.
Usually, prosecutors show signs of how they plan to attack before a confrontation, but Roman Dmitry did not take a stance to attack..
If so, it meant that he would not 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 down Kevin in one fell swoop, I was planning to steal the mood by trying to kill him from the start..
It was then.
flutter.
signal is lost.
Mana exploded, and Chris' sword penetrated the space..
and that is.
Phuwak.
“gagging?!”
It was Chris' last memory of collapsing with blood splattered on his face..
* * *
The competition has concluded.
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 major mountain ranges, suppressed other countries through checks, Roman Dmitry chose a method that boldly revealed Dmitry's power..
It meant seeing and judging for yourself..
He said he would gladly accept the challenge even after experiencing each other's strength, but if not, he would bow his 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 woke up too..
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-hearted..
After coming to my senses.
I reflected on the confrontation..
Although he wasn't sure 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.
The chances of achieving his dream of surpassing Roman Dmitry felt very slim, but 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..
He was reckless too, but he thought he had taken the first step..
Integrated ranking!
The stage that shook the world ended like that..
The people accepted Dmitry's system of rule and let bygones be bygones..
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, working 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 upset the peace we had barely found..
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