Chapter 137
Third Theme
Silence hung heavy in the air.
The third Theme had finally begun.
The first and second Themes were no walk in the park, so tension filled my companions’ faces.
Simpanchang and Kapu’s eyes were serious and composed.
Myoi Hana and Olena clenched their fists, their faces tense as they stared at Ryuka.
Maxi and Vladimir, who had been chattering away, also stopped talking and stood beside me.
“……”
Tension slowly built in the silence.
‘Well, it’s understandable.’
A whopping 50 people participated in the first Theme.
Of those, 30 passed.
And now, after the second Theme, only 7 remain.
Only two of the six Themes presented by Delilah had ended, yet a staggering 86% of the participants were eliminated.
It was an absurd level of difficulty, even by common sense.
“First.”
After a moment, Ryuka spoke.
“Before explaining the third Theme, I would like to personally express my respect to you all.”
Swish!
Ryuka, with his sword respectfully positioned at his waist, bowed lightly.
“You are the greatest resource in the history of trials. You are Dragon Slayers who have taken down dragons that most Rankers have never even seen, and in terms of achievements alone, it would not be an exaggeration to say that you have already joined the ranks of Rankers.”
Ranker.
The word made my heart race for no reason.
It wasn’t just some ordinary hunter talking about Rankers.
It was a ‘Ranker’ acknowledged by a Ranker standing at the highest level.
A true Ranker, in every sense of the word.
“……”
I felt a sense of pride.
