Chapter 23 - First Match (1/2)

The men and women inside the grand ballroom were all people of notable backgrounds. Some were presidents of giant corporations or chairpersons of a mega company. Even some people from the underworld like Delfino were present there.

Each of the these noteworthy groups sent their best fighters, of course with the intention to promote their brands through winning.

”It is your turn to draw lots representative of the Taixi Temple.” Sima Yantong glanced at a bald middle age man wearing clothes meant for buddhist monks. His eyes were half closed as if he was dozing off, but the moment Sima Yantong called for him, his eyes immediately sprung open with profundity.

”Next is the representative from Ramon Corporation, Mr. Anton.” Sima Yantong's voice became a bit louder as he called for Anton. Anton is one of the best fighters inside the grand ballroom and his strength was amongst the top eight.

Anton walked towards the stage and picked a random piece of rolled paper inside a glass bowl. He showed it to Sima Yantong before going down the stage.

”Anton is Delfino's strongest fighter and although he does not know any formal martial arts technique, but his pure brute strength is astonishing.”

”Yes, I also heard that Anton fought with Arlani Nguyen, a famous Muay Thai expert from Thailand. And he defeated the guy in less than three minutes.”

”That's quite sick! How lucky Delfino is for having such a strong man as a subordinate.”

Delfino looked smug after hearing the crowd.

'Anton is indeed quite strong for someone in this timeline. And with a rigorous martial arts training, then he should be able to reach D-Class level in strength.' Thought Cale as he studied Anton from afar.

During his time in the Alliance, all of the soldier's strengths were measured by a certain device. The Alliance only accepted soldiers who were at least E-Class in strength. People who were weaker than E-Class can only become a staff in the Alliance. But the E-Class level people during his past life can already become a top fighter in his current timeline.

”Now, can I have the representative from the mysterious Tyrannical Tower?” Sima Yantong glanced around and saw a handsome man who was most like in his late twenties walking slowly towards the stage. His pace was full of confidence and the aura he produced was similar to that of a cheetah.

”Isn't he the guy together with that young man who opposed Lee Wang Min earlier?”

”Yes it is him. Everyone among their circle looks strong. I wonder why they did not send that hulking man?”

”That... I don't know as well. We will only know once the tournament starts.”

”Yes you are right indeed.”

Cale smirked evilly after hearing the incessant whispers of the crowd.

Brogen on the other hand was also in deep thought.

'These guys actually dare look down on Aragard Empire's Grand Commander Santharus? They must be tired of living. If his lordship was not here and we were on our world Gallantos, then anyone who smears the name of Grand Commander Santharus will die a cruel death. Even I don't dare take him lightly.' Brogen thought mockingly as he glanced around the weak humans.

The drawing of lots continued for another twenty minutes, but the crowd waited patiently and was not bothered at all. They even cancelled some of their appointments just to join the tournament, as opportunities in advertising their brand in front of the richest people in Asia was truly rare.

There were a total of thirty two groups who sent their best fighters to participate in the tournament.

Each of the fighters were the best of the best in Asia. And seeing them fight in a tournament was truly an exciting scene.