"But still, it is really not something I want to do, I'd probably just give up on the first round if you just want to save some face by having me join, you didn't specify that your bet needs me to win, not that I think I can," I said.
"I would also gain a lot if you were to win, however, the idea behind the tournament isn't just to see who is the Strongest Under the Sun. The bragging rights and the rewards are things to make a man salivate for," he said.
I doubt anything would be worth one's life to be honest.
"Ah, one thing, I forgot to mention, the winner will own the Sea of Demons land…"
"Isn't that already owned by that emperor guy?" I asked.
"No, he is just a self-proclaimed ruler. The land itself is ownerless. Once you get the title for it from the tournament you can claim it as yours."
"With my current ability, that's just asking people to take it away," I said.
