Chapter 139: Superiority

There is one spot left in the first group.

There were 2 applicants.

The numbers did not exactly match the draft.

To the master, he had two options available.

Either send another decent candidate or resort to paid subpoenas if you don't have any outstanding candidates. However, Anytng did not seem willing to consider this. He continued to watch over us, staying connected.

It's clumsy.

He seemed to have learned some things, but the operations were still inexperienced.

There is a vacancy in the first party. Two more members were needed for the second party, but both of them wanted to participate in the first party. It was a conflict-filled situation.

I take a deep breath and change my gaze between the two.

Verquist and Nerissa faced each other with cold faces. Former comrades now harbor mutual hostility.

So, what's the plan? I spoke. There is one vacancy. Only one of you can join. Are you suggesting I choose one of you? You may have heard that in this case, parties can be divided by drawing lots.

This method relies too much on luck. A more effective approach is needed.

Are you saying that the most effective approach is to let me decide?

Nerissa nodded.

Verquist remained silent, but it was a tacit understanding.

I looked at Edith.

What do you think?

I I

Edith's expression became distorted.

There was a complicated expression in her eyes—a mixture of various emotions. She touched her forehead with her hand, as if her head hurt, and finally spoke.

I don't want to force someone who doesn't want to come. But we were short on members. The party won't function without enough members.

Edis sighed without saying anything more.

I watched both again.

I had never fought alongside them, but I had made some educated guesses about their individual specs through several sparring sessions and watching the status windows.

In terms of pure combat power, Velquist had an advantage. But in terms of overall taste and versatility, Nerissa came out on top.

Both have outstanding talent, even among lower-ranking heroes, so it's difficult to make a decision. It was like pulling out a hundred straws.

But there was no guarantee that it would be perfect. A hero's true worth shines through actual combat.

It might be better to decide by lottery. Choosing one or the other can lead to dissatisfaction.

I rested my chin on my hand.

If it weren't for their twisted nature, my decision would have been easy.

None of them had typical personalities.

Ads by PubfutureThey were assertive, tended to look down on those weaker than themselves, and had difficulty cooperating, but were well adapted to the laws of survival. The strong prospered, and the weak perished.

I'll do whatever you want.

I leaned back in my chair.

If you don't want to leave it up to chance or in the hands of others, why not start according to your own abilities?

That's right.

Yes.

They both answered at the same time.

I pointed to the iron bars on the training ground.

Then we'll fight.

Their expressions hardened.

If you don't know your abilities, do you want me to decide for you? Fight each other. Keep fighting until one of you falls. A decision will be made afterwards.

It got noisy at the practice field.

Edith came up to me and said, "Isn't that a bit extreme?"

Didn't they fight to be in the first group?

I didn't think they would come out peacefully.

If they want something other than luck, I suggest it.

Choice game.

Rules are preferred by masters who actively manage waiting rooms.

The draft rules had already collapsed due to the difference in numbers.

In order to bridge the gap in power between the two parties, both parties needed two senior heroes. But Anytng did not summon anyone. He had no choice but to make the best choice within the given range.

If you let me decide, please don't complain about the outcome. In this case, base your decision on your own abilities and the needs of your group.

Their personalities were different from those of Jenna, Aaron, and even Eorka.

They tend to view other heroes as competitors rather than allies, and they generally admire the strong and look down on the weak. I wouldn't fire this guy unless he caused a Fangwolf-like brawl.

It should match your wishes.

Originally, this world was divided into levels for each hero, and a synthesis system existed. These two fit this worldview very well. Depending on how you handle it, it can be a great fighter.

However, a different approach is required.

It will look like this.

Verquist laughed derisively.

Do you want to pick a fight? That's fine with me. It's time to take some action.

Verquist opened the iron grate and entered the training area.

There was no hesitation in his steps. Velkist fastened his sword belt.

Neryssa looked at him and said, Is it okay if I kill you?

Please do what you want.

I'll do what I want, too.

Nerissa also ran up the stairs.

She had the agility to rival Jenna. Nerissa entered her training ground, took an opaque glass bottle from her bag, and spread her contents onto the blades of the three swords.

Velkists expression stiffened.

This woman is gone mad.

Didn't you say do as you please?

Neryssa said it coldly.

Is it poison?

Neryssa had a skill related to poison in her stat window.

She had possessed this ability since coming here. There happened to be materials available in the Weekly Dungeon, and she collected them to craft this. If you were to identify it as a recipe, it was a powerful paralysis poison that caused full-body convulsions upon contact.

I've used it plenty against monsters. It's my first time using it against a person.

And you probably won't have a second chance.

The two of them started their preparations for the battle, exchanging insults while doing so.

Jenna, watching them, shook her head.

The atmosphere is getting incredibly hostile. Is someone going to end up dead at this rate?

Its possible.

There were cases where heroes died in battles or duels.

This was one of the main reasons for the sudden hero deaths. Each master had a different way of handling it; it was up to the master to decide whether it was ruled guilty and synthesized or passed as self-defense. Of course, there are cases where the verdict is different.

But in our case, if one of us kills the other, I won't accept it. There was a line that should not be crossed.

I did that once.

I chuckled.

It wasn't without precedent.

I was willing to tolerate accidents that couldn't be avoided.

I don't know how Anytng would view it, though.

[Velkist () requests a duel with Neryssa ()]

[Nerisa () requests a duel with Velkist ()]

[Both parties agree to the duel.]

A message informing of the duels status appeared.

[Mutual agreement duel!]

[Do you agree?]

[Yes (selected) or No]

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