The crowd froze for a moment, stunned by Max's audacious declaration. A level 6 hunter openly challenging anyone in a place dominated by far stronger fighters? The sheer boldness of it left them momentarily speechless.
Most had assumed he had wandered in by mistake, unaware of the stakes. But now, his words reverberated through the gathering like a thunderclap, shattering their assumptions.
"Hahaha, it seems he doesn't know his place. Guys, should we go and teach him a lesson?"
"This kid really has a screw loose, otherwise, he wouldn't be challenging us."
"Anyway, since he dared challenge us, we should teach him a lesson."
"So who's going to fight him?"
"Let me teach him a lesson he'll never forget."
They erupted into laughter, mocking Max for what they perceived as sheer stupidity.
"Kid, I accept your challenge." A young man of about 20, with round, curly black hair, stepped forward.
