Min Ha-rin looked at Lukas, her head tilted to the side in confusion.

Lukas got up from his seat and walked to the window. From there, he was able to see the arena in all of its glory.

For now, when using sword techniques, you should minimise your use of magic. Dont just cast blindly. Sometimes, its necessary to do without something in order to realise what you need.

Ah, okay

Min Ha-rin didnt understand her Masters intentions, but she decided to just listen to him. In truth, as she was now, if Lukas were to look at something white and call it black, it wouldnt be too surprising for Min Ha-rin to tilt her head to the side and ask Really?.

I also think it would be better for you to not increase your level or learn any new skills for the time being.

Okay.

You dont know any 6 or 7 star spells yet, do you? Ill teach you a few of them in a little while, so make sure to pay attention.

Understood.

Lukas nodded. This much advice was enough. After all, Min Ha-rin was a smart kid.

Now, it was time to discuss the next topic.

Our final goal is to find the four special statues. But in our current state, it would be troublesome if we clashed with the other groups.

Their group only had two people, and Lukas was currently limited to 7 stars.

On the other hand, although Min Ha-rin had become stronger to an extent, she still hadnt reached the point that Lukas considered the peak of mortality.

Min Ha-rins eyes lit up.

So we should find the rest of our teammates first.

Or, find an item that will help me break free from these restrictions.

They had two options.

Min Ha-rin also knew that there were many incredible items in this world. After all, she had personally experienced explosive growth in her mana after eating special fruits on Untamed Island.

If we were to look for our teammates, who would we look for first?

Arid.

Lukas answered without even needing to think about it.

The reason for this answer was obvious, so Min Ha-rin nodded.

His Brilliance power would be very useful.

Right. If we have Arids Brillance, it would be much easier to find the others.

Arids Communication power was something that would be extremely helpful in a situation like this where they were all separated.

If they managed to find Arid, then finding the others would be a breeze.

However, that leads me to believe that Arid hasnt entered this world yet.

if Arid was already in this world, he would have used Communication to send us a message by now.

Lukas smiled slightly.

Thats right. Youre definitely thinking more flexibly than before.

Ah, ahaha

That was because she had gone through many days where she would lose her life if she made even a single mistake. Thanks to that, her stiff and conventional thinking had loosened up quite a bit.

More than that

Min Ha-rin looked at Lukas.

Maybe he was in a good mood or something, but she felt that he was smiling much more than he did before. It was the same for his attitude.

Of course, this didnt mean she didnt like it or anything. On the contrary, it felt much warmer than before, so she felt it was much better this way.

She wasnt exactly sure how to describe it.

But she couldnt help but feel that Lukas seemed more human.

its really been a while, hasnt it?

Min Ha-rin shook her head slightly to get rid of her thoughts before speaking.

Whos next?

Sedi.

Um may I ask why?

Thats simple. She is probably the strongest person in the group now.

In all honesty, Sedi was probably stronger than Lukas at this point.

Unlike Absolutes like Lukas, who had been restricted back to a mortal state, she had probably not been restricted, and even if she were, she has the ability and experience to achieve explosive growth.

In the five years that she was here, Min Ha-rin hadnt encountered the other factions, but it wouldnt be strange if that changed tomorrow.

Therefore, it was imperative that they secured their strongest fighting power, Sedi.

Min Ha-rin lowered her head in thought for a moment before opening her mouth.

So, statues, teammates, and an item that can help Master unlock your power. There might be a chance to get all three at once.

What is it?

Championship.

That word made him think about the conversation theyd just had.

Do you mean the competition to determine the Grand Champion that is held every 10 years?

Yeah. If you become the Grand Champion, you will be able to go to Dragon God Island and receive the Dragon Gods Blessing from the Goddess.

Dragon Gods Blessing?

I heard it was the Goddess special ability which would allow the receiver to bring out their full potential.

I see.

Such a setting seemed to have been pre-arranged by the Rulers.

In other words, it was highly likely that it was the key to unlock the Absolutes powers.

If you become the Grand Champion, your name will definitely spread throughout the Heavenly Realm. This is because that is the highest and most honorable position in the eyes of the Fighters. If that happened, then Im sure our other teammates would be able to learn about us.

Min Ha-rin then added in a slightly solemn tone.

Of course, there are some risks involved.

It was the same risk that Lukas was prepared for when he decided to use his real name.

Increasing his fame meant not only publicizing his name, but also his appearance to an unknown number of people.

In other words, the other factions would also come to him.

Nevertheless, Lukas felt that Min Ha-rins idea was currently the best option they had.

In addition, it is said that there is a statue of the Dragon God on Dragon God Island. Only those who are given permission have the honor of seeing it. It is an important relic for all Dragonmen and is said to be quite special. So I think that it might be what youre looking for.

This was also a fairly reasonable guess. If they were lucky, they would be able to kill three birds with one stone.

Alright. Then well participate in this Championship.

Yeah. However, you can only participate in the Championship if youre a Champion. I can participate since Im the Champion of Herui, but you wouldnt be able to.

Then what should I do?

Thats simple. You can claim the title of Champion by conquering the arena in another city. For someone as strong as Master, that wouldnt be difficult at all.

Mmm.

Lukas nodded before turning to look at Min Ha-rin.

Naturally, he knew that he wouldnt be able to move with her. Min Ha-rin was the Champion of this city, and she would soon begin to train herself based on the advice Lukas had just given her.

Then it seems we will have to part for a while again.

Min Ha-rin, who had fallen silent, finally nodded in a slow, exaggerated manner.

So it seems.

Will you be alright?

Of course.

She smiled brightly.

Just meeting Master again has already given me a lot of strength.

* * *

Youre going to Lirua?

When Lukas nodded, Bargans expression became a bit strange.

He was just getting ready to leave the city. Since he was going to have to travel all around the Heavenly Realm anyway, he decided to head to the largest major city nearby, which was Lirua.

It was Min Ha-rin who had suggested Lukas should head to Lirua.

She told him that when he could become the Champion, the various rewards and benefits he would receive were proportional to the size of the city. If he was lucky, he might even option special items and equipment.

What is your goal for going to that place?

To become the Champion.

Mmm

Bargans expression became solemn.

He seemed lost in thought for a while before finally speaking in a heavy voice.

My Lord is strong. You defeated me without even trying, so you are more than qualified to become a Champion. If you were to go to a small town, you would be able to secure the position with ease So, I would really not recommend you go to Lirua.

Why?

that is a place that has lost its fight.

A place that lost its fight?

[It is recommended that participants head to Lirua.]

[Listen to the details from Headsmasher Bargan.]

After a long while, he heard the voice once again.

Lukas turned back to look at Bargan.

[Wandering Dragonman Fighter Bargan]

[Loyalty: 51]

The translucent window he saw before appeared above his head once again.

However,

[Difficulty: C]

There was a new line added beneath it.

(TL: Quest?)