The man said to him as he placed down his cup and rose to his feet before moving to the balcony of the roof. Ryuk naturally followed after him, and from this point, one could easily see the entire academy below, even the 2nd year area.
"I've been watching you, Ryuk. Ever since you stepped forth before the Ascension Academy grassland and prepared for the Hierarchy tests."
"But you only truly caught my attention during the Hierarchy test itself."
"I've watched your battles, and I have to say, you're quite talented for a human."
"I am?" Ryuk asked, bewildered.
Are humans really that weak?
"Just so you know, the next human in the ranking is placed at 205..." the man said with a smile as Ryuk's eyebrows furrowed.
Rank 205!?