Chapter 165 Open Ranking Match (4)
This time open Ranking Match.
It’s not just about trying to prove yourself.
‘The Valhalla Empire uses a ranking system to determine the jade. Being able to discover unknown talent before others will be a huge benefit to the Valhalla Empire.’
Valhalla’s purpose.
Your own experience has proven it.
When Roman Dmitri was still undervalued, they recognized the value of Roman through the Valhalla Temple and made a move to approach it.
It’s no coincidence.
The Valhalla Empire spread its own culture called ‘ranking’ throughout the continent, and laid a board to fully establish itself by stimulating people’s desire for honor.
As a result.
Ranking has become a culture of the continent.
Proficient swordsmen all hoped that they would make it to the rankings.
Think about it.
A device for unknown talented people who have not received attention from people to reveal themselves on their own.
As the Valhalla Empire, they preoccupied the ranking system, so they could greet talented people knocking on the doors of the temple even if they were just sitting still.
Thanks to this, the Valhalla Empire quickly expanded its power.
By accepting talented people from all over the continent, they were able to build a powerful force comparable to that of the Cronus Empire.
That is to say.
This meant that Roman could also use the system now in place.
The rankers on the Cairo Ranking were very attractive properties that had already been verified.
‘There are people who belong to rankers and some who don’t. I will judge their potential through this ranking match. From 99th to 1st. Among them, there will surely be the talent Dmitry needs. I can bring them in front of me and have a chance to test their skills through the pretext of open rankings.’
One move, two gains.
It was an attractive plan.
Roman deliberately raised the board and forced the rankers to give up while driving him into a corner.
from now on.
Dmitri must confront the forces of the outside world, including those in power in Cairo.
There was no need for guys who were afraid of their reputation and fell back in a situation where they had to overcome a game that common sense considered unfavorable.
Beings who face themselves even after hearing rumors.
Among them, he intended to cover the jade, and Fernando, who was called the 30th-ranked gatekeeper, was a being that strongly stimulated Roman’s interest.
‘People say that Fernando is the limit of his efforts.’
I heard about your weaknesses.
Eruption of the aura.
It was Fernando’s story that caught Roman’s attention, although he would have to meet him in person to solve his physical problems.
Even when he was blocked by a wall every time, Fernando did not give up.
In particular, losing to Vertov would have been a huge shock, but Fernando still claimed to be the 30th-ranked gatekeeper.
I had my doubts at first.
Maybe he was a loser who acknowledged the reality.
However, when I met him in person, the look in Fernando’s eyes, filled with an inferiority complex, was never that of a loser.
‘People think of inferiority as a bad feeling. But my thoughts are different. Inferiority begins with the desire to overcome one’s own insufficiency and constantly yearns to catch up with beings superior to oneself. Inferiority is an honest emotion as a human being. The moment people acknowledge their reality and accept how humble they are, they can overcome their limitations and move on to a new world.’
I like it.
Watching Fernando struggle to the end.
Roman Dmitry gave a passing grade in his mind.
So, I gave him a new direction through electronic music and waited for him to come to me after the confrontation.
And now.
“Thank you so much for teaching me! I will never forget the grace of this Fernando Roman Dmitri!”
Fernando’s call.
It was the picture Roman had hoped for.
* * *
Changed seat.
Fernando’s attitude was polite.
He asked in a cautious voice at a ray of hope that came down to the bleak reality.
“… May I ask how you found out about my problem? People think that I am not born with the aura talent, not that it is a problem with the aura eruption process.”
It was a question.
The other person is only in his mid-20s.
It is acknowledged that he is a very talented person, but the field of theory was a problem in which years of experience had no choice but to melt.
Roman said.
“It is a simple matter. If you use a 4-star aura, it means that you have reached that level qualitatively. However, unlike the power of the aura, the power that erupted was unusually weak. It’s not that the destructive power of the aura is low, but that the eruption of the aura is weak, and if that’s the case, applying the eruption process differently will be a way to solve the problem. I also didn’t say it with certainty. However, according to my experience, I just thought that the passage of the aura was the problem with a high probability.”
“… You are amazing.”
I was genuinely amazed.
Cairo’s hero.
What kind of life was Roman Dmitry?
He must have lived less days than himself, but the word “experience” that Roman Dmitri used to say felt vast.
Is that why?
He naturally accepted Roman’s inferiority.
for a moment.
Silence lingered.
Fernando hesitated for a while, then spat out the words with difficulty.
“I will be honest. In Roman Dmitri’s way, I saw hope. I found a clue to solve the aura eruption problem, but I don’t know what the result will be with my own power. If you know the perfect solution. Could you tell me how?”
age of 50.
The opponent was much younger than himself.
Still, there was no hesitation in lowering my head.
Roman Dmitri did not know what the intention was, but he showed the kindness of showing how, and Fernando did not want to miss this opportunity.
It was greed as a prosecutor.
If he had hoped for wealth and honor, he would have been attached to a powerful person like the aristocrats, but he was always ridiculed as the 30th-ranked gatekeeper because he wanted to develop as a prosecutor.
“It is not a difficult matter to tell how.”
in Roman’s words.
My heart raced.
Fernando looked at Roman and showed a look in his eyes that he would pay for anything.
“But I don’t really like deals that don’t cost a price. If I solve your problem, I should be paid accordingly.”
“Tell me what you want.”
“What I want is clear. I want a man named Fernando to live for me.”
stated purpose.
A sword named Fernando.
Roman coveted.
Just as the Valhalla Empire secretly reached out to Roman Dmitri, Roman Dmitri also revealed his greed for Fernando in the same way.
If you refuse, I will turn my steps without hesitation.
It was Roman’s way not to force loyalty, but the answers of those who received Roman’s proposal were consistent.
“I swear allegiance to Fernando Roman Dmitri.”
chris.
Kevin.
And those who said they would follow Roman.
They all came to the same conclusion.
‘Roman Dmitry. He is the one who will guide me on the right path.’
unwavering voice.
The firm eyes looking down at him gave him the confidence that he could trust Roman.
that day.
Roman Dmitri got Fernando, whom Cairo’s powerful men were constantly courting.
A small incident that occurred during the open ranking match.
Unbeknownst to the people of Cairo, Roman’s plan was gradually reaching its climax.
* * *
Last few days.
Cairo was agitated.
As Roman Dmitri defeated the top rankers one by one following Fernando, the aristocrats gathered together.
“Roman Dmitri’s actions are not unusual. Isn’t that how you really beat Count Nicholas?”
Nicholas.
Royal Knight and Cairo’s number one sword.
People regarded Count Nicholas as an unapproachable being, but Roman’s actions gave him new possibilities that he had never imagined before.
Roman Dmitri didn’t just win a few ranking matches.
He rose to the upper level by defeating them one after another from 99th place, and even the swordsmen called top rankers tasted a one-sided defeat against Roman.
sure
Roman Dmitry has the qualifications to challenge Count Nicholas, who reigns from the top of Cairo.
Marquis Benedict said.
“It is still premature. Count Nicholas is a strong player who ranks 80th in the continental rankings. Roman Dmitri has a history of defeating Butler, but dealing with Count Nicholas is a completely different matter.”
Continent ranking.
The difference between the end and 80th place was heavenly.
and.
“Actually, what Roman Dmitri has done so far doesn’t mean much. Defeating Butler and proving that he is a 5-star swordsman, it is a natural result to win against swordsmen outside the top 11. The open ranking match starts now. There are swordsmen of a completely different level from 10th place onwards, so if you defeat even them, then you will be able to admit that Roman is the one who will challenge Count Nicholas. Being in the top 10 at the age of 20. We will bet on the signing of Roman Dmitri as soon as the open rankings are over.”
“… if so. What will happen if Roman Dmitri defeats Count Nicholas?”
Nicholas’ defeat.
It was a huge surprise.
It meant not just the emergence of new peaks, but the total collapse of the system of power.
Marquis Benedict showed a cold expression.
“The reason why the Royal Faction has been able to endure so far is the presence of Count Nicholas. However, if Roman Dmitri defeats Count Nicholas, the meaning of Roman Dmitri’s existence will inevitably be completely different. The best sword in Cairo. A family boasting strong wealth. Until the union of the northeast area. Roman Dmitri has the perfect environment to build power, so he has the potential to create a new power structure for the Cairo kingdom. That is an absolutely unacceptable result. If Roman Dmitri doesn’t accept our offer after defeating Count Nicholas… … .”
worst possible.
All cases were counted.
The moment Roman Dmitri returned to Dmitri, the problem could have been worse than dealing with the Scarecrow King.
last year.
After much thought, Marquis Benedict came to a conclusion.
“We must eliminate Roman Dmitri by any means necessary.”
national talent?
people’s eyes?
All of that didn’t matter.
It needed to be nipped in the bud before Roman Dmitri grew too big to handle.
All the aristocrats showed serious expressions.
This public ranking match.
They couldn’t react positively to the idea that the ending might be the elimination of Roman Dmitri.
of course.
It’s just the worst possibility.
Far from defeating Count Nicholas yet, they were confident that they would struggle from 10th place onwards.
Marquis Benedict said.
“Everyone, secretly bring the troops of each family to the capital. The moment we force Roman Dmitri to choose. Whatever choice Roman Dmitri makes, it should not be able to escape our grasp.”
The time when the aristocrats plot.
Roman Dmitri faced the 10th ranker.
* * *
Showdown with the top 10 in the rankings.
people were talking
“Who is going to win?”
“Jeron is a 5-star swordsman. No matter how strong Roman Dmitri is, there is no guarantee of victory against Geron.”
“Is it a confrontation between Geron’s skill and Roman Dmitri’s spirit? I vote for Roman Dmitri. Even if Roman Dmitri doesn’t reach Count Nicholas, I think he can defeat Geron.”
“I vote for Jeron. Jeron is not an easy opponent.”
For the first time, opinions were divided.
Jeron is a prosecutor who has been active in Cairo for 20 years.
Even if Roman Dmitri showed an overwhelming move, dealing with Xeron was another matter.
Jeron also showed confidence.
Following Count Gregory, he appeared in front of people with a confident face.
“He’s such a great guy. Starting from 99th and reaching the front of me.”
He recognized Roman.
But that’s it.
Even after watching Roman’s confrontation, he had faith in himself.
Until he reached his current position, he experienced numerous battles before and after, and cut the heads of many people who claimed to be strong like Roman Dmitri.
The position of 10th place is not a false name.
People said that from now on is the starting point, and for the first time, I thought about winning or losing rather than holding on.
People’s expectations rose.
what a great win
Who will win?
Regardless of the outcome, I was sure that this would be a moment that would go down in history.
People flocked.
and… .
dump.
“Cool.”
People lost their minds.
Jeron, who proudly went up to the stage.
He knelt down with a miserable look.
Helplessly pushed by Roman’s attack, he vomited thick blood on the floor with a terrified face.
“Would you like more?”
The fight wasn’t over.
Roman has already given three chances.
When hitting the abdomen with a sword.
When Roman took a step back, Jeron was indignant.
when you get hit in the face.
I doubted if this was real.
And now.
Geron was terrified.
He was sure of his victory, but faced the hidden truth when he dealt with Roman Dmitri.
‘Roman Dmitri hasn’t done his best yet.’
The people of Cairo, including the aristocrats.
They all thought that 10th place was the real start.
That’s right.
Roman Dmitry.
From the moment people doubted victory or defeat, I planned to show my strength in earnest.
“… I will surrender.”
Jeron lowers his head.
Those who watched the confrontation with shocking results could not accept the reality in front of them.
