CH 434

Unified Ranking (1)

1 hour before.

Edwin Hector visited Dmitry.

Edwin Hector, who was polite to Roman Dmitry, made a remark that left the onlookers bewildered.

"His Majesty the Emperor. Please give the wizards a chance to participate in the ranking match that is being held this time."

Ranking match!

It's everyone's concern right now.

With opinions divided over who would win, Edwin Hector's declaration of participation in the war was quite unexpected.

In fact, it's not that the unified ranking hasn't been discussed before.

Since the rankings brought honor, wizards were once greedy for the realm of swordsmen.

at that time.

The wizards' plans were thwarted.

It was not because of opposition, but because of the characteristics of the wizards.

Wizards are strong against multiple fights.

The wider the battlefield, the more geographical advantages were secured, and the explosive magic of the wizards was overwhelming on the battlefield.

However, the ranking battles were different from the general battlefields.

Since they had to engage in close combat with the swordsman in a limited space, there were obviously limitations to the wizards who had the limitation of casting.

Of course, the higher-ranking wizards showed their ability to go beyond the limitations, but the prevailing judgment was that there was no need to dig my own grave and lower the status of the wizards.

Roman Dmitry said.

"Is there any special reason?"

"This stage, hosted by the Emperor himself, is a golden opportunity to prove himself to everyone. I think wizards should have that opportunity too. Combat in a limited space is not an advantage for wizards, but I don't think wizards are weaker than swordsmen. If you accept my request. From now on, the integrated ranking will not be the stage where the best swordsman is decided, but a stage of competition to prove that he is the strongest person except for His Majesty the Emperor."

Edwin Hector's intentions.

I knew it from the beginning.

The reason he was willing to take the risk of the ranking war, Hector's actions after the war told the truth.

Hector absorbed the Tower of Heaven.

Not only Edwin Hector himself was an archmage, but as he was reborn as a symbol of a wizard, most of the wizards based in the Kronos Empire went to Hector.

It was a phenomenon that came from faith.

As Alexander's servant, Edwin Hector, who led the disappearance of the wizards, suffered from the death of Edwin Hector, so he believed that he would ensure the safety and future of the wizards.

Indeed it was.

When Edwin Hector implemented a policy for wizards, he was enthusiastically supported by the wizards.

Things changed quickly.

Hector's magic power rapidly increased, and people called Hector the Magic Kingdom.

'The attention of all countries on the continent is focused before this ranking. Those who take Dmitry out of the discussion are fighting each other for the next power. If we can prove the power of the country through the stage of the ranking match where everyone competes in the current situation. Hector, who was once called a ruined country, can rise to a new power at once by using his magical powers.'

on the palm of your hand.

He laid the map of the continent.

Even though he knew Edwin Hector's intentions, he asked his purpose, and Edwin Hector also clearly stated his purpose as Roman Dmitry intended.

This was a fight for a new dominion.

To prove himself, to prove how valuable Hector was in the future of the Dmitry Empire.

It was fun.

Even if his intentions were blatant, Roman Dmitry appreciated Edwin Hector's challenging spirit.

blast furnace.

"Prince Edwin Hector. I will accept your request."

Oil was poured on the stage of the festival where everyone was heating up.

* * *

It was said that a horse without feet travels a thousand li.

Rumors spread quickly.

Because of the rumors that the ranking match would be integrated, everyone was talking about the ranking match when three or three people gathered.

"Wow, wizards are participating in the war."

"What do you think. Will wizards be able to rise to the top ranks?"

"… … hmmm. don't want to be hard It's not that I'm ignoring the powers of wizards, it's that all swordsmen on the continent will challenge me, so how can I handle it? Wizards are like natural disasters, when a single entity sweeps away thousands of enemies, but that doesn't mean they overwhelm a single swordsman. In a limited space, the shortcomings inevitably become more prominent."

"Still, I don't know if it's Prince Edwin Hector. He has a history of fending off attacks from the Valhalla Empire."

There was a riot.

People blushed and predicted the future of the ranking match.

sure thing is.

Wizards' participation in the war had a huge impact on the box office.

What kind of confrontation will the wizard and the swordsman show, and what rank will Edwin Hector, who is currently referred to as the best wizard on the continent, record?

attention was focused.

Wherever he went, it was divided into stories about continent rankings, and the stories branched out and were directly connected to a new topic.

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"Which country will produce the most top rankers?"

The result was decided.

The first place belonged to Dmitry, but people's concern was the strength of other countries against Dmitry.

Even if only half of them make it to the top ten other than Dmitry, countries with such strongholds will gain considerable prestige.

The participation of the wizards was only a factor that would make the competition more interesting.

In fact, the reason people first showed interest in this stage was the confrontation between Dmitry and other countries.

eyes were focused.

While people were talking like that, time flew by and there were only a few days left before the ranking match.

around that time.

As much as the interest of the people, other countries have plunged into the mood of the eve of the storm.

* * *

At that time, Kronos.

Starting with Jowelson Creut, now called Emperor Kronos, the leaders of Kronos gathered in one place.

said the chieftain.

"Based on the information currently available, all countries, including Kronos, have prepared the strongest forces. Ranked matches have a different meaning than in the past. In the past, the ranking match was a system created by Alexander for Kronos, but now public opinion has been formed as a stage of competition to prove the value of the nation. That is why, no matter what, Kronos must deliver results."

Everyone nodded.

Just as Hector met a change.

The Kronos Empire also needed a new opportunity for the future.

said Emperor Kronos.

"Kronos is a war criminal country that started the Continental War. The war caused considerable damage to the extent that the roots of the empire were shaken, and even now we cannot fully recover the damage, so we are living on a thin ice sheet every day. In order for Kronos to rise again, achievements in this competition are necessary. That Kronos has not yet fallen, that Kronos is a country of sufficient value in the future that Dmitry will move forward. If we don't prove ourselves, we will disappear into history."

Reality has changed.

Kronos, who was once the ruler of the continent, now appeared precarious on the edge of the cliff.

huge damage.

astronomical war rewards.

At least Roman Dmitry was merciful, and the country could have been prevented from falling, but for now it was embarrassing to even call it an empire.

That's why the ranking game had to be even more special.

Not only Edwin Hector, but Cronus risked his life for this day.

"How is the status of our representatives?"

"Perfect."

The maternal grandfather of the Creut family.

It was Count Bellatro.

He said with strength in his voice.

"Kronos lost a lot in the aftermath of the war, but the power of the Empire does not collapse overnight. There are new faces that have gained enlightenment through this war. In particular, Mendes, who used to be at the top of the rankings and now broke the boundaries of 6 stars, will surely deliver results that live up to expectations."

Mendes.

He was a new prospect for Kronos.

He acknowledged his skills, but he could not be reassured.

"Keep in mind. Kronos isn't the only one who sees this stage as an opportunity. trample them all live your life We will use this stage as a stepping stone to create a new future for the Kronos Empire."

"I take orders."

"I take orders."

A voice that resounds.

that day.

The Kronos Empire had hope for the future.

And, as if they had made a promise to each other, the same situation was played out in all the countries that were approaching the competition.

* * *

The day of the showdown was bright.

The rules of this tournament were simple.

Eight countries, Dmitry, Cairo, Hector, Umberto, Redford, Frank, Kronos and Valhalla, participated in the competition, and each country was promised 16 seats.

It was a method of selecting 16 people from each country, both swordsmen and wizards, and deciding the 128th place in the combined ranking according to the results of the ranking match.

In fact, at first, Dmitry was assigned more than half the seats.

However, considering that it was unreasonable, once the first unified ranking match, the opportunity was equally distributed.

It's just the first time anyway.

After the 128th ranking is sorted out, for the next year, we will freely fight to steal each other's rankings and lose them.

And when the next unified ranking match was held.

At that time, rather than giving each country a fixed place, the rankers who were ranked 128 at the time will select the winner through fierce competition.

first competition.

People flocked to Dmitry.

In a situation that really suits the term "people mountain and people sea", the representatives of Kronos looked at the surroundings.

"Everyone doesn't look like it's easy."

"That's it. The fact that each country staked its life and death in this tournament is clearly visible. It will probably be a tough fight from the first round, but we must never lose to anyone."

Everyone nodded.

Their leader was Mendes.

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Mendes, a six-star swordsman who created new hope in the falling Kronos, devoted himself to training like crazy for the unified ranking match.

In fact, it only recognizes other countries. He couldn't afford to lose.

No matter what opponent they met, there was a strong conviction that they would surely enter the top rankings.

but.

"The problem is that you shouldn't see Dmitry early... … ."

Dmitry's 16.

Among them were Chris and Kevin.

Big figures like Fernando gave up participating in the war to be faithful to their roles, but Dmitry's representatives knew that no one was formidable.

That was the only worrying factor.

If I met Dmitry's representative in the first round, I didn't know if Mendes would have to stay at the bottom no matter how strong a swordsman was.

that.

I could never tolerate it.

Because Kronos' status must be preserved, even if he meets Dmitry's representative, he will win somehow.

'Please take this opportunity to prove clearly that empires are different from birth. Kronos will surely be ranked in the top 16.'

That was then.

The draw was announced.

The draw was conducted by lottery, and the process was revealed fairly.

Names that are called one after the other.

Some cheered, some lamented, and finally Mendes's name was called amidst the entanglement of emotions.

"Mendes of the Kronos Empire in game 18."

and.

"Kevin of the Dmitry Empire."

The moment you hear that name.

Mendes felt like the sky was falling.

* * *

after the announcement of the draw.

Mendes was unconscious.

The thought of dealing with Kevin, I could not find the confidence that I would definitely take the top rank.

'… … It's supposed to be Kevin.'

before and after the Continental War.

Kevin's status has completely changed.

Dmitry's nickname, the demon, has long been recognized as a dangerous being, but people were astonished by the rumors that he had defeated Ares and dragged him around.

Ares is also the monster that destroyed Valhalla alone.

However, it was Dmitry's demon who devoured such a monster.

for that reason.

All participants wished not to meet the two beings in common.

If only Kevin and Chris didn't meet in the early rounds, I believed there was still a chance we could try.

"Entry of the 18th participant."

Finally.

The order was called.

Looking at Mendes with a nervous face, the high nobleman of Kronos said.

"Mendes. I will not tell you to defeat the demon of Dmitry. Of course, if you can win, there's no better result than that, but even if you lose, prove to everyone that you're not a good person. And I promise, if you win, your life will change forever."

"… … all right."

nodded.

It is an unavoidable fight.

Then, like a coward, he was only calculating in his head, and had no intention of damaging the reputation of the Kronos Empire.

Actually, thoughts about Kevin are just rumors.

He had never faced him directly, and rumors on the battlefield were often inflated.

It turned out that it was not his own strength that defeated Ares.

Even if all the rumors he had heard were true, Mendes, who had reached a new height, had confidence in himself.

"I will win and come back."

moved a step

Holding a sharply forged sword, he rose to the stage where a large number of people were watching.

OK.

bum bum.

From the other side, I saw a man with a dwarf physique coming up.

Dmitry's demon.

It was Kevin, the protagonist of the rumor.

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