The Author's POV
Chapter 608
The sky was slowly darkening as the sun proceeded to set. A misty orange layer began to envelop the sky.
This was typically the time when people would come back home from their jobs.
Today was different, however.
[Tri-annual Hero ranking assembly]
At the moment, everyone was tuned onto one specific event, whether they were watching it on their TVs or another available gadget.
The Hero ranking assembly.
The assembly that would determine the ranks of the top heroes of the world.
At first, it didn't seem all that great, but it was important to highlight that the central government would provide financial support as well as amazing chances for all of the top rankers. Not only that, but the fame attributed to becoming a ranker wasn't something to be taken lightly.
Large guilds would salivate at the prospect of hiring a ranker, and the resources made available to them would be substantially more than in the past.
If that wasn't all, those who made it to the top twenty in the rankings would also be given some form of legislative power.
An illustration of such power would be the ability to cast a vote while determining a crucial matter affecting humanity's future.
Essentially, the stronger you were, the more power you held.
"I wonder what rank Ren will get."
Amanda mumbled as she fixed her gaze on the TV on the wall across from her. The TV was rather enormous, taking almost half of the wall, and the images it showed were clear and of the highest possible quality. It had the effect of making one wonder if they were actually there if one wasn't paying attention.
Her hand reached to her right as she relaxed on a sofa. Toward a tiny bag of chips.
"Hm?"
Amanda felt a tiny hand reach out for her hand as soon as she took a chip.
"Brother is the best."
Nola commented while she took the chip from Amanda's hand, leaving her speechless.
"...He sure is."
A small and helpless smile spread across her face when she looked at Nola.
"Your brother will definetly get a high rank."
"What about first?"
"That's not possible, Nola."
Another voice echoed from the other side of the room. The voice belonged to none other than Samantha Dover, Ren and Nola's mom.
"You're brother has barely turned twenty four. There's no way he can rank first. It would already be a miracle if he ranked anywhere near the hundreds."
Samantha set a few plates on the modest wooden table in the living room and tilted her head to face Amanda.
"Actually, what rank is he?"
"…No idea."
Amanda shook her head.
Despite all the time she spent with Ren over the years, his rank was still an enigma to her. She knew it was high, but she didn't know just how high.
It wasn't something that came up in their conversations.
"It's starting."
A soft, deep voice echoed. Ren's father had just walked into the room. The moment that happened, the television screen went black, and Amanda saw her mother's reflection. She was currently seated next to Nola.
Meeting Amanda's gaze on the screen, she sadly said.
"I'm sure your dad will be devastated to know that you're more worried about Ren than him."
Amanda merely shrugged at her mother's words.
She already had an idea of what rank her father would get so she wasn't particularly interested. At least, not as much as she was interested in knowing what placement Ren would get.
She figured it would be in the early hundreds and perhaps even in the two digit figures, but knowing Ren, she knew that estimates were worthless.
He wasn't someone that could be predicted using common sense.
***
"The rankings are determined by taking into account a number of elements. Strength, accomplishments, and overall contributions to the growth and advancement of humanity."
In a spacious auditorium filled with round tables and benches, a firm, solemn voice resounded.
Rowan Kilimer, a representative of the Central government, took the stage in front of a tiny wooden podium while donning a pair of squared spectacles and a crisp grey suit.
His hair was well brushed back, and he had a rather solid frame with broad shoulders.
"The top individuals who are currently existing in the human realm have been ranked after taking the aforementioned aspects into account. This event aims to make the world aware of their accomplishments."
A large chandelier with brightly glistening lightbulbs in the shape of crystals vividly lit the area.
There were more than a thousand people seated on the chairs beneath the chandelier. Though it wasn't obvious at a glance, the pressure that came out from each one of the individuals present was terrifying.
Enough to make any regular person faint at the mere breath.
and standing behind a transparent blue barrier, a number of figures silently moved the cameras to focus on the
today for the new ranking assignments. Some will find themselves dropping out
raised his head and swept his gaze over the
to the benefits of being a ranker, I won't go into great
on the wooden podium and turned to face
hand and pointed to his right, where a large monitor was situated. It was necessary to mention that there was another
top twenty, so I'll start disclosing the lower rankings right away. For those that are called up, please remain seated on your chairs.
displays behind him as he pressed the
red hair and fiery brows. Next to his name was a shining golden symbol [Top 500], with his name in white not too
nominee. Congratulations
Bray. On the monitors, the people attending were able to catch a glimpse of
of orcs, where he would
crossed. Although his back was straight and his face was expressionless, it was obvious
would point this out. After all, he had just become a ranker. One of the most respected people in the world. Who would dare mess with such a
'He's pretty good...'
while he stared at
analysing Elbert's movements,
least for someone of
he was impressed by his skills,
Just impressed.
two years, and he no longer viewed someone in the top 500 as a
it was simply how things were. If he had to make
'Where is he?'
nonchalantly scanned the room with his eyes. They
he's
none other
expect Ren to attend a meeting such as this one. His displeasure for such events was quite well known by everyone that knew
paused on his figure, his eyes squinted a
together, he leaned back on
be in serious thought as an expressionless look adorned his face. He didn't seem to be
else. It was like his mind was not in the
at him. He had no
Ren's thoughts. Especially in light of what happened
longer acting or behaving in the same manner as before. He was in some ways much nicer than before, but at the same time, a lot more reserved. He used to make crude jokes and remarks, but those
way, his change was sad,
also the
stared at his two
That vision he saw...
changed his worldview. He could no longer see the world as
to form on his pants as he clenched
was the only
Morland Jones
called out after
more names began to show up on the
Blane
up, Luke Runder
.
.
.
of people approached the stage while Kevin
of those in attendance made an effort to control
up, Donna Longbern of
a familiar name. Lifting his head, he spotted Donna seated on one of the
her hair and accentuated her curves to perfection. Her eyes were complemented by a big purple necklace that
she hadn't aged a single day. Raising his head to stare
the ones he had seen three years ago, her highlights weren't much. It was clear that she had been focusing on school duties rather
didn't increase by much. It was still
[Top 107]
numbers hang beside her
cameras at the back of the room pointed at her, she gave a simple smile, and the people around
lasted for about a minute before a new name
"Next up..."
bit more until Kevin finally heard
Voss
pause on his body when his name was called
he calmly smiled. The reactions of the people around
hundred while he was just 24 years old. A feat that was on par with Monica's, who at the same age had been classified roughly on the same level as him. No, rather, he had achieved the feat a year
him. Additionally, no one thought Kevin's position was unusual because his
[Top 94]
numbers appeared beside his
wave of applause enshrouded
"Next up..."
a new name was called up, and with each new name that
kept his gaze on Ren throughout the
curious about
[Top 60]
[Top 50]
[Top 40]
surprise on
he's serious about
come from Ren's high ranking, but from the fact that he didn't hide his strength like in the past. Normally, he would've probably only shown a skill level that was near
to go this
something
[Top 30]
[Top 20]
serious by the
sat up straight
'This might become troublesome.'
the people in the auditorium. None of the people present currently knew what was about to happen, and Kevin could only imagine
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