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.

the room, not too far from them and standing behind a transparent blue barrier, a number of figures silently moved the

gathered today for the new ranking assignments. Some will find themselves dropping out of the

his head and swept his gaze over the thousand of individuals

benefits of being a ranker, I won't go into great depth.

wooden podium and turned

right, where a large monitor was situated. It was necessary to mention that there was another

the top twenty, so I'll start disclosing the lower rankings right away. For those that are called up, please remain seated on

behind him as he pressed the

the picture was the image of a burly man with red hair and fiery brows. Next to his name was a shining golden symbol [Top 500], with his name

time nominee. Congratulations for making

known as Elbert Bray. On the monitors, the

that of orcs, where he would rip through anything

who was seated at the rear of the room with his arms crossed. Although

one would point this out. After all, he had just become a ranker. One of the most respected people in the world. Who

'He's pretty good...'

to himself while he stared

analysing Elbert's movements, he

least for someone

from the monitors. Although he was impressed by his skills,

Just impressed.

increased significantly over the previous two years, and he no longer viewed someone in the top 500 as

things were. If he had to make an estimate, he

'Where is he?'

the room with his eyes. They soon paused toward a certain individual

he's decided

was none other than

this one.

eyes paused on his figure, his

back on

serious thought as an expressionless look adorned his face. He didn't seem to be amused by what he

else. It was like his mind

deduce from simply glancing at him. He had no idea if

Ren's thoughts. Especially

at the same time, a lot more

change was sad,

the

and stared at his two hands

That vision he saw...

changed his worldview. He could no longer see the world as he did in the

on his pants as he clenched

the only

Morland Jones of Hell's Cat

out

more names began to show up on

Jessica Blane of Raging Fist

up, Luke Runder

.

.

.

the stage while Kevin was in the

the two hundred's were beginning to emerge gradually. The majority of those in attendance made an effort to control their reactions, but it was inevitable that some would express their happiness and others their disappointment at their overall

Donna Longbern

name. Lifting his head, he spotted Donna

her hair and accentuated her curves to perfection. Her eyes were complemented by a big purple necklace that dangled

she hadn't aged a single day. Raising his head to stare at the monitors,

ago, her highlights weren't much. It was

her ranking didn't increase by much. It was still nonetheless an increase,

[Top 107]

numbers hang beside

her, she

a minute

"Next up..."

little bit more until Kevin

up, Kevin Voss of

on his body when his

of the people present, he calmly smiled. The reactions of the people around

just 24 years old. A feat that was on par with Monica's, who at the same age had been classified roughly on the

was unusual because his accomplishments were obvious

[Top 94]

numbers appeared beside

of applause

"Next up..."

his moment didn't last for long as a new name was called up, and with each

gaze on

curious about what his rankings

[Top 60]

[Top 50]

[Top 40]

up. There were hints of surprise on Kevin's face as he realized that Ren's name had still not been called

like he's

high ranking, but from the fact that he didn't hide his strength

for him to

clearly something

[Top 30]

[Top 20]

serious by the

up straight on

'This might become troublesome.'

present currently knew what was about to happen, and Kevin could

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