Human emotions are truly mysterious.
If Roman Dmitry had simply said that he needed time, the influential figures of Cairo would have thought that he was underestimating them, no matter how talented he was.
However, the public ranking battles were a different story.
"... Public ranking battles, you say?"
"Yes."
"Public ranking battles are an endless challenge to test one's limits. You keep pushing until you are defeated, and the moment you kneel becomes your ranking. The problem is that public ranking battles are not a place to be taken lightly. The more you test your limits, the more intense the battles become, and you could lose your life to a blind sword."
"I am aware."
Ranking battles are a sensitive matter.
Since they are battles between the strong, it’s not strange to die at any moment, and public ranking battles are even more intense than usual.
It’s not a one-time battle.
If Roman Dmitry, ranked 100th, defeats the 99th, he immediately challenges the next opponent.
It’s a method of fighting until you clearly hit your limit, so the rankers who accept the challenges don’t hold back.
For them, it’s a natural attitude.
It’s not just a challenge to them; it’s a declaration that they will step over them to rise higher.