The Almighty Dragon General

Adair swallowed the second half of her sentence when she met Jaime's unwavering gaze.
Gently pushing the shocked Adair aside, Jaime pointed at Zared again. "In the Jademora Empire, we despise those who rely on connections. Here, your strength is everything. My actions today are not to show off but to claim your ignorant and shameless head."
After making his declaration, Jaime turned and bowed deeply to Wyot, who hovered in the void above them. He then knelt and said, "As the victor of the Wyrth Selection, I have a request. I hope you will grant it, Dravon War King."
Adair watched in panic, her heart racing as if she knew Jaime's intentions.
Wyot, observing from the void, frowned slightly.
"The victor of each world's Wyrth Selection indeed has the right to make a special request. However, it must be supported by a token, not mere words."
Jaime swiftly summoned the Marciais Token and tossed it into the void.

Wyot caught it, scrutinized it for a moment, then nodded and asked, "What do you desire?"
Jaime pointed at Zared. "I wish to challenge him and am willing to sign a life-and-death contract."
A collective gasp arose from the assembly, and everyone's eyes widened in shock.
Powerhouses from the Greater Realms quickly surrounded Jaime, their voices a chorus of concern.
"That old man is at least at the Soma Daeclon Rank. Are you sure you can handle this?"
"Don't be reckless. You're already one of the best among us."
"You're going up against the Daeclon Rank. Think it over."
"This isn't a joke, Jaime."
"Are you insane, Jaime? Do you really believe you're invincible?"
"You're only at the Eighth Xaeclon Rank, Jaime Defeating a dozen of his disciples is already a great achievement and testament to your strength. It's foolish to challenge someone at a much higher rank than you."
Despite their warnings, Jaime remained resolute. He slowly raised his head and looked at Wyot in the void 'Please agree to my request, Dravon War King!"
His words were filled with unwavering determination, silencing the assembly.