It’s not as good as the top-notch Chaos Stones I used this time, but it’s definitely smaller than the Chaos Stones I’ve obtained before.
It means that it is a very high grade.
‘If you can get it, it’s better to get it as much as possible.’
The stone used this time was of a very high grade, so the effect would probably be relatively low, but it was better than nothing.
Besides, it was fine even if I didn’t use it.
‘Looking at the situation, it wouldn’t be bad to give it to other friends.’
Since I decided to increase my power anyway, it was also important to make the people around me stronger.
The prizes with high value heated up the atmosphere in the stadium, and the moderator began explaining the rules of the tournament.
“The basic rules follow the rules of the arena. Intentionally taking the life of an opponent is disqualified immediately, and any other accidental damage is acceptable. I hope you know that the participants themselves have to deal with any situation that arises on the field.”
I felt it before, but it is a rule that is lax.
How do you know if it’s intentional or accidental?
It was a structure that could hurt the opponent in an instant if the opponent with an overwhelming difference in skill made up his mind and created a situation.
‘What… It seems like everyone is prepared to do that and participate.’
After all, if you are strong, there is no problem.
This demon realm was such a world.
“And since there are a lot of participants, we will hold the preliminaries to determine the number of people. From now on, those whose names are being called, please come up to the stadium.”
Soon, 10 names were called and those who were called took their seats in the arena.
“Out of 10 people, 2 people go up to the finals.”
buzz buzz.
The sudden words caused an uproar in the surroundings.
This is because the number of finalists was too small.
‘It’s definitely less.’
I was surprised that at least half of it would be saved.
Of course, if this was the case, only the real talent would remain, so the level itself was highly likely to rise.
“From now on, the people in the arena can fight each other. It doesn’t matter if several people work together or compete one-on-one. The showdown continues until there are only two players left on the field.”
It’s an absurd way to go.
At first, I thought it was a preliminaries to select the strong players, but if this happened, the strong players could fall out early.
‘I don’t know what the hell he’s thinking.’
Most seemed to have similar thoughts, and complaints erupted here and there.
“No, this isn’t quite right.”
“I’ve never done this before, so why?”
“It makes it boring.”
And the moderator put such dissatisfaction to rest simply.
“There are people who are dissatisfied with the method. Such people can give up in advance.”
That’s right.
Things you don’t have to do if you don’t like it.
But none of the participants gave up.
“Since no one seems to be against it, we will proceed. What about the audience?”
“Go ahead!”
“No matter how many people fight, you just need to show a hot game.”
“Take care of the weak ones early on!”
The audiences who come to the arena in the first place are those who want rough and stimulating battles.
No matter how the method proceeded, there was no way to be dissatisfied because it was enough to satisfy their needs.
“Thank you for your support. Then, from now on, the contestants can start the confrontation.”
After the moderator’s speech, the arena fell into a strange silence.
The 10 participants only looked at each other, but no one moved first.
‘Because it’s easy to become prey if I move first.’
If you don’t have enough confidence in your skills to overwhelm others, that’s suicidal.
And none of the 10 people on the field right now had that level of skill.
Among them, the demon with sharp scales on the head of a bird was the most talented.
But even he couldn’t move.
‘I can deal with two or three by myself, but it’ll be difficult beyond that.’
The audience started booing at the sight of no one moving and only paying attention.
“What are you doing!”
“Stupid bastards. If that’s the case, why are you taking on the challenge?”
“If I had known they were like that, I would have left too.”
Mocking and pressure from all sides.
The participants on the arena slowly began to paralyze reason.
“die!”
Finally, the melee began.
Pooh!
“Keugh! Damn you!”
“Where are you looking!”
A situation in which you get hit in the back of the head while fighting with the opponent in front of you, and get stabbed in the side while pincerning another person.
In a situation where there was no overwhelming force, it was inevitable that it would lead to a messy fight.
And the reaction of the audience watching it was hot.
“okay! This is it, keep hitting each other.”
“Kill!”
“Well done!”
In the melee with no enemies or allies, two winners were eventually decided.
In the midst of attacking each other, they were the two who took the fisherman’s geography.
‘As expected, there are many variables with this method.’
The strongest new-headed demon had no choice but to be defeated by the combined efforts of the remaining people at the point of defeating 2 people.
“Hmm, this is pretty interesting.”
Looking at Albion, he seemed a bit nervous.
“Albion, don’t trust anyone when you go up there. All I can trust is your skills. You don’t have to go all out from the start, so aim for when the other opponents are exhausted.”
“Well… I get it.”
Of course, that doesn’t apply to me.
Because he overwhelmingly had the ability to bring the rest to their knees.
“Congratulations to the two finalists. Then I will call the next group.”
The moderator started calling the participants.
‘Hmm… I’m leaving sooner than I thought.’
Among them was my name.
“Then let’s go.”
“Kyler, do well.”
“I’ll look forward to it.”
After putting on the mask, I stepped into the arena.
* * *
9 participants who are keeping an eye on their surroundings.
None of these I care about.
‘how will we do it.’
The moment I thought I would quickly organize everything and finish it.
“Hey, why don’t you join forces with me?”
A large demon next to me spoke to me.
“Are you joining forces?”
“okay. Only two of these can go up anyway. Let’s hit the ball while the other guys can’t come to their senses. And we go up together.”
A demon looking at me and smiling.
It seems he wants to let you know that he has no other thoughts.
‘Shall we hang out for a while?’
I don’t care what this guy has in mind.
If you really want to join forces and go up together, we will give you a chance, and if you hit the back of the head, then you have to pay the soul.
“good night. Let’s hit the guys on the left first.”
“i get it. Go first.”
“Follow me.”
In an instant, I dug in between the four.
“What, what?”
The opponents are taken aback by the sudden intrusion.
Quaang.
With one punch, the two people on the left went out and fell.
Pooh!
Following the kicking, the two people on the right were also in the same situation.
In the first place, even though the classes were different, they were so different.
Because you couldn’t block my attack even when you weren’t using demonic energy.
Now, the only ones left in the arena are six, including me.
There was a demon who sided with me, so it was a 2 vs 4 composition.
“If you don’t come, I’ll let you go.”
It is a gap that cannot be won even if all 9 people attack.
However, with half of them already, there was no chance of winning for the remaining members.
When three more are handled lightly and one remains.
“die!”
The demons behind them revealed their true colors.
A situation in which a sharp blade cuts through the waist.
The opponent in front was also charging at the same time, brandishing a sword.
‘Aha, these two guys were a team.’
I think it was probably a plan to hit the back after matching words in advance and embracing different opponents.
A plan that could be defeated by a weak or careless opponent.
But unfortunately for the guys.
“If you had stayed still, you could have climbed.”
I’m not even careless
“What, what?”
It wasn’t even weak.
Tuong!
The blade containing demonic energy could not penetrate my demonic barrier and bounced lightly.
Kwaaang!
Then, in the ensuing attack, both of them flew out of the arena and buried themselves in the wall.
The audience cheered at the sight.
“I don’t know what it is, but it’s nice because it’s hot!”
“The weak should be filtered out on their own.”
“Hey, I bet you in the finals!”
I am the only one standing in the arena unscathed.
“Am I going to advance alone at this rate?”
After my words, the moderator hurriedly continued.
“Congratulations. Only one player from this group advances to the finals.”
I left behind the cheers and left the arena.
“It’s also Kylers!”
“There was no need to worry at all.”
Jetty and Albion welcome me.
From the look on his face, he didn’t seem to be worried at all.
“Now it is your turn. Albion.”
“I get it. Don’t let me disappoint you either.”
Albion headed towards the stadium with a confident step.
‘Albion will go up smoothly.’
Among the opponents on the field, there was no threat to Albion.
Luckily, most of the strong players were in other groups.
‘I hope the finals start soon.’
I put up with my boredom and focused on the pitch.
‘As expected.’
Albion easily overpowered his opponents with his unique strength and speed.
And he was able to comfortably qualify for the finals.
Other groups had similar situations.
Because all of the opponents I would care about went to the finals.
That’s how the preliminaries ended quickly and the 32 players who advanced to the finals were decided.
* * *
“Congratulations to all 32 contestants who advanced to the finals. Unlike the preliminaries, the finals will be held in a one-on-one match. Other rules are the same as before.”
The moderator snapped his fingers as he looked at the participants and audience.
right!
“Okay, let’s reveal the bracket from now on.”
A bracket was displayed on a large marble in the air.
‘Is it fun?’
I checked the schedule and smiled.
Because there were some interesting matches.
It was a confrontation between Albion and Galius.
‘It’s a confrontation between two people who are similar in many ways.’
Both of them are on the big side, and they are the type that enjoys physical combat more than magic.
They were two people who could form a rivalry if done well.
‘Is Heidel on the same side?’
Heidel located on the right line like me.
If they win just two more times, they would face each other in the quarterfinals.
‘Actually, the order of meeting doesn’t matter much.’
It’s the difference between losing quickly or late, because Heidel won’t ever beat me.
“Participants of the first match, please come up to the field. Carl and Gav.”
The name I registered as a pseudonym was called.
I climbed the arena with light steps.
And the opponent was a one-eyed giant demon.
“Is there no opponent for me? Oh, I’m sorry. It’s too small to see very well.”
The guy made a provocation with a smirk on his face.
I didn’t have to react to the clumsy provocation, so I lightly ignored it.
“I’m afraid I can’t say anything. I need to finish quickly and go down.”
The boy continued to tease his mouth.
“Okay, if you’re ready, let’s begin.”
The moderator’s signal dropped.
“Ha ha ha! Goodbye, kid!”
At the same time as it started, Gav’s eyes filled with wonder as he shouted and ran.
Because suddenly there was nothing in front of my eyes.
‘what? Did he use magic?’
Gav thought it might be a type of magic that obscures vision.
However.
Boo.
He was immediately awakened by the sound of something flying.
The fact that something other than magic was blocking his vision.
‘this… .’
Its identity was easily discernible.
‘It looks like a palm?’
But it was a little too late to notice.
aaang!
I slapped him in the face with the palm of my hand and shouted.
“Didn’t you say you’d finish quickly and go down? I am of the same opinion.”
“Gagging!”
Gav bounced off at the same speed as light and crashed to the floor of the arena.
Whoops!
flinch.
A one-eyed giant who loses consciousness in one shot and wriggles.
I smiled lightly when I saw that guy.
“bye. baby.”