AN: the protagonist is going to be in the same era as Baam.
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04 Test Area
Uraz Mazino was alone in the test area currently.
Anyone who recognized him would turn around and run away. Over the months the name "Uraz" had created a sense of fear among the regulars. There was a reason he was trying to gather as much attention as needed so Urek could know that he was in the tower. As far as he could remember Urek and Baam had met inside a giant whale-like creature.
He did not know how Urek would react or how the story would unfold because he was an anomaly in this world like Phantaminum.
"3"
"2"
"1"
"The time is up please head to the next floor."
After the announcement the gate of the elevator opened. He stepped inside as there was no one else except him in this test area.
"Beep~"
The elevator door opened and he stepped outside the elevator as expected the protagonist's team was the first to reach the next test.
He sat next to Baam. He felt pity for the current Baam he was just a kid but he was betrayed by the only person he trusted and after that was kidnapped by the FUG to be trained as a slayer nominee while being threatened by them that if he did not listen all of his friends would be killed.
Baam seemed a little vigilant against Uraz, but he did not say anything. After waiting for a little longer another Beep sounded and a participant covered in blood entered the test area, it looked like he could die any moment.
Uraz had his head down when suddenly he heard someone approaching.
"Tip, tap..." a little girl entered his field of vision. Uraz did not remember her name but he knew there was a kid like this at the beginning of season 2.
"Have...some. It's good."
She quickly put a packet of snacks in his and Baam's hand.
A few minutes later.
Everyone had gathered around the stage. Where Love was introducing himself.
"The 20th floor's test is comprised of three parts, including the final exam. You just passed the first test."
"This the second test. Your ability to reinforce your body will be tested... using this shinsu measuring device. Once you've reinforced your body with shinsu and hit the machine... your score will pop up on the board... and your rank will be shown. Eighth regulars will be selected after this test for the next exam."
"And now... let's begin the test."
Uraz was waiting for his turn. His name was after Viole. He did not know if was this a coincidence or was the FUG pulling the strings from behind. He had a smile on his face seeing multiple people boasting their prowess to each other. He wanted to laugh but he held back he did not want to become a public enemy of everyone.
Finally, it was Viole's turn. He had goosebumps watching to season every time he read the comic. It was a different feeling seeing it in real life and knowing that you were even stronger than the strongest regular was a feeling that could not be described in words.
Uraz dusted the invisible dust from his body and went towards the punching machine. He stood in front of the machine and applied force with a finger on the machine. He heard giggling sounds from his surroundings. But some people seemed to have recognized him and they started laughing at the predicament of people laughing at him.
"Crack~"
The whole punching machine started to crack like it could not hold the impact of that one finger. The first place was replaced and a new name appeared on the top "Uraz".
"Best Score"
500,999
"Gasp.." a series of gasps sounded in the auditorium, even the people who had heard about his fame did not know that was it true or a rumour that a regular could be as strong as Ranker.
Love was silent for a long time. Baam seemed like his soul had left his body. Love asked me to choose a team of seven to take the final test with. He knew what the outcome would be if chose not to choose anyone.
"I won't be choosing anyone. No one here deserves to be my teammate. It is the instruction I have received from my brother." Said Uraz.
The girl from the Yeon family got angry hearing that no one was qualified to team up with him.
Love said, "I understand you. Mr. Uraz... whoever you are the rules of the exam can not be changed. It is the absolute rule of the tower and most regulars here.. would be willing to make a deal with the devil to pass the test. So how about this... you and I will play a game. If you win I will let you take the test yourself."
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Uraz was standing in front of Love after he had defeated every one of the regulars. He had his hands in his pocket like he did not care about who he was up against. Love felt insulted he was a genuine Ranker and here he was being looked down upon by random regular.
"I'll give you three chances..." Love was about to continue but Uraz stopped him and said, "No need, I want a real fight, you know ever since I entered the tower I have used my full power only one time. I want to see if you could force me to do the same." Uraz said this to make Love angrier because in anger people are most likely to lose their sanity. He was not a muscle brain, he always had a backup plan ready.
Love gritted his teeth in anger seeing the bold attitude of a mere regular in front of him.
"Let's Begin."