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Unified Ranking (8)

The day of the finals.

Seeing Chris knocking down Kevin, the watching crowd felt overwhelmed.

dripping, dripping.

Blood dripped from his forearm.

Sweat-drenched hair drooped weakly, and Chris looked up at the crowd with a slightly strained face.

I could see the eyes of the people stained with astonishment.

Those who had different opinions about the confrontation between Chris and Kevin were astonished by the overwhelming result, contrary to their expectations.

this place.

It's not just ordinary people.

While watching the talented players who were eliminated in the previous round, key figures from each country, and their stage that will go down in history, there was not a single person who caught up with Ilseom's speed, which knocked down Kevin.

I got goosebumps.

on stage.

Roman Dmitry is not the man who gets people's attention.

He, who has already written many legends, would understand the realm of ignorance, but the fact that it was an area that even Chris could not touch made me feel complicated.

It was Roman Dmitry's intention. This competition is not simply a stage of opportunity.

On the surface, it seems to be giving each country a chance to prove themselves, but in the end, Dmitry had to finish with all the spotlight.

The walls of Cheolongseong were piled up.

The grades of the Dmitry prosecutors, Kevin who defeated Edwin Hector, and the existence of Chris who overpowered Kevin.

people looked up

In reality, he looked down on Chris, but he was completely succumbed to it mentally.

bum bum.

Chris took a step.

He didn't mind the forearms that were dripping with blood.

The confrontation with Kevin put a lot of pressure on him, but he didn't want to be remembered as weak at this moment when he was recognized as Dmitry's second person.

Finally stopped walking.

When he lifted his head and looked at a place, Roman Dmitry rose from his seat and spoke in a voice that overwhelmed the crowd.

"This determines the ranking of the combined ranking. By defeating Kevin, Chris declares that he has become the No. 1 ranking on the Salamander Continent."

"Wow!"

"Kris! Kris!"

"Kris! Kris!"

Cheers like fever erupted from all sides.

People holding their breath in the tense tension burst out cheers all at once and celebrated the birth of the No. 1 ranking.

However.

everyone knew

The first place in the rankings is not the first place in the true sense of the word.

Roman Dmitry asked.

"While preparing for this competition, you asked me for one thing. With the exception of me, who is the first in the unified ranking, I ask that those who are recognized as the strongest in the Salamander Continent be given a chance to challenge me. Kris. So, are you planning to challenge me now?"

People held their breath.

indeed.

Will Chris challenge the impossible?

said Chris.

"Yes, I will try."

* * *

The fight did not proceed immediately.

Chris needs time to recover, so we decided to recover enough and start the fight on the second day.

The wound was quite deep.

Fortunately, it was trauma-oriented, so it was possible to recover with a healing potion, and Chris prepared for a battle with Roman Dmitry.

Currently, the continent is in a state of chaos.

After receiving the news that Chris, who was recognized for being ranked No. 1 through this competition, was challenging himself, some were belatedly heading to Dmitry.

The day has gone down.

Chris was left alone in the gym, wielding his sword until he was completely drenched in sweat.

'Can I defeat the lord? No, it could even be an opponent.'

It's the moment you've been waiting for

He finally had his goal in front of him, but Chris felt a sense of embarrassment and fear.

Battle with Barco.

From the time of the first conflict to the founding of the Empire, right next to Roman Dmitry, he clearly witnessed how monstrous he was.

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I knew it myself. The fact that Roman Dmitry would not be an opponent.

Obviously it would collapse and cost his life, but Chris knew it was necessary.

out of heaven.

The lord was there.

In order to confirm how high the sky was, I had to experience it myself and bump into it.

'This match is just the first time. Every year from now on, I will keep my first place, and based on this experience, I will try to narrow the gap with my master. Just as Kevin expressed a strong desire to one day defeat me, I also need clear experience to set goals.'

every moment.

Chris was in trouble.

Whenever he doubted whether targeting a monster like Roman Dmitry was the right thing to do, Chris shook his head and made up his mind.

If it had been an ambiguous goal, it would have been compromised.

However, it was unacceptable for a person who wanted to become the best swordsman on the continent to compromise on his own just because his goal was high.

Think about it.

Even if I win this tournament, will people recognize me as the best swordsman on the continent?

no.

Even after 1 year, even after 10 years, even after 100 years.

History only mentions Roman Dmitry.

Knowing that, Chris spoke of a confrontation with Roman Dmitry, with the feeling of pushing him to the edge of the brink.

That was then.

"Kris."

" Master."

Jonathan was the commander of the knights.

He came to the gym and looked at Chris soaked in sweat.

"Before the match, you are immersed in your training so that you can become like that. Although you are not a good teacher right now, I hope you get enough rest. don't you know too well The fact that the confrontation with His Majesty, Roman Dmitry, will not change the result of an extra day or two. What you need now is not to beat yourself harshly, but to control your mind and pursue the best results."

"all right."

nodded.

That was right.

I came to the gym in a hurry, but I knew that this wasn't very helpful.

Captain Jonathan said.

"Actually, watching the showdown with Kevin, I was truly amazed. I have taught you how to do it, but you have created a new level of skill that goes far beyond that. To be honest... I couldn't even confirm how you attacked at the moment that decided the match with Kevin. You have already risen to the ranks of great swordsmen. Keep in mind that whatever the outcome of your confrontation with His Majesty Roman Dmitry does not change that fact."

both.

I knew the outcome of the fight.

Who will win, who will lose.

Captain Jonathan couldn't speak the truth, so he told his only disciple about the situation after that.

this fight.

that the challenge itself has meaning.

Hearing the story calmly, Chris showed his determined eyes.

"Thank you, Master."

* * *

I had no idea how time had passed.

As the sun went down, the sun rose again, and when I woke up to the cheers of the crowd, I saw Roman Dmitry right in front of me.

For a moment, I felt out of breath.

I've been staring at Roman Dmitry's back for so long, but I can't hide my nervousness about the fact that I'm dealing with him face to face.

eve.

Captain Jonathan had something to say.

"His Majesty the Emperor is a man of certainty. You are not someone who will put circumstances in your hands considering the relationship you have had against you as a challenger. Do your best from the start. That way, no matter what the outcome, there will be no regrets."

Agreed.

Roman Dmitry was such a person.

And Chris didn't expect or want to show mercy either.

wow.

He gripped the sword strongly.

How long have you been waiting for this moment?

From the time he was defeated by Roman Dmitry, who was called Dmitry's jerk, Chris grew up viciously following the Roman Dmitry he saw in front of him.

Flash of Dmitry, number one in the combined rankings.

Such modifiers were not obtained because we wanted results, but were naturally achieved in the process of following our goals.

looked at the front.

At the sight of Roman Dmitry unprepared for anything, Chris' mind became complicated.

'How will the master come out against me from the start? Considering the master's inclinations, it won't take any time, but you can take some time to prove your overwhelming difference with me. What is certain is that there is no win for me either way. It is meaningless to count the number in a confrontation with the master. If it's a fight to be defeated anyway, you have to lead the atmosphere with all your might from the start.'

It will be hard.

Even though he knew it was impossible, he had no choice but to believe in the destructive power of Ilseom (一閃), which had entered a new realm.

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swallowed dry saliva.

Still, he didn't feel any special signals from Roman Dmitry.

Usually prosecutors give signs of how to proceed before a confrontation, but Roman Dmitry is not poised to attack.

If that was the case, it meant that he wouldn't try to advance.

He probably meant to watch the reaction after giving Chris a first shot. At least, I was able to figure that out from the information I was seeing right now.

messed it up

blood is dry

In a series of situations where the referee raised the flag and the crowd cheered, Chris's senses changed sharply.

Mana was boiling.

For one explosion.

As if he had cut Kevin down at once, he was planning to try and steal the atmosphere from the start.

That was then.

flutter.

signal went down.

Mana exploded, and Chris' sword pierced the space.

And that's it.

poof.

"Gagging?!"

It was Chris' last memory of falling down with blood splattered.

* * *

The competition was over.

In a series of shocking results, people came to only one conclusion.

"The legends about His Majesty Roman Dmitry were all true. Since he has accomplished such a great achievement, he must have defeated even Chris with a single blow."

" I am so ashamed of myself for doubting my great achievements. In fact, at first, like the inflated achievements of heroes in history books, I had suspicions that it was an exaggeration because I couldn't see it in person. But not now. His Majesty, Roman Dmitry, is a living legend."

"The meaning of this ranking match is not simple. All the talented people from different countries took on the challenge and were defeated by Dmitry's swordsmen, and it was proved that Chris and Kevin, who were especially special, dare not compare to His Majesty, Roman Dmitry. What would that mean? The era of Dmitry has begun. This annual competition will make Dmitry's position unbeatable."

It was different from the past.

If Kronos and Valhalla, which were once the two major mountain ranges of the continent, stamped out other countries through containment, Roman Dmitry chose a way to boldly reveal Dmitry's power.

It meant to see and judge for yourself.

If they experience each other's strength and challenge each other, they are willing to accept it, but if they don't, they bow their heads and tell us to follow Dmitry's system.

The world has changed.

As Roman Dmitry intended, public opinion toward Dmitry became more solid after the unified ranking match was over.

a few days later.

Chris woke up.

Kevin had already been discharged, and Chris, who was left alone on the hospital bed, said during a visit from Knights Commander Jonathan.

"I thought so."

Contrary to expectations, it looked sloppy.

after waking up.

replayed the fight.

It wasn't clear how Roman Dmitry defeated him, but even in that brief moment, Chris had something to gain.

Roman Dmitry treated himself with sincerity.

The moment he experienced firsthand how powerful an existence he could not have imagined, that alone made Chris shiver.

This was it.

Being so powerful is his goal, and he will continue to move toward that goal in the future.

of course.

The chances of fulfilling his dream of going beyond Roman Dmitry felt very slim, but the fact that he had set the direction of his life for the future was enough to satisfy Chris.

Like Kevin who challenged himself even though he was nothing.

He was also reckless, but he thought he had taken the first step.

Unified Ranking!

The stage that shook the world ended like that.

The people accepted the system governed by Dmitry, letting the moments of the past flow into the past.

another month.

As people were immersed in their daily lives, a message arrived from Dmitry.

* * *

The recipient is Dmitry Communications.

The sender was Odelia Special Intelligence.

They moved on a special mission, and finally delivered the news they had been waiting for.

[I found the passage of the demon realm!]

devildom.

It was never hopeful news that would disturb the peace he had barely found.

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