I am so pissed off!
That's his problem.
He becomes angry and indiscriminate.
He forgets to hold back.
Even against a weak opponent, he crushes them with his full strength.
You know I'm a Ranker, and you're still making light of me?
You can't be serious.
The amount of Shinsu Quant can use inside the tag arena is being limited.
That said, it's likely we'll become unable to continue the test.
I-It was a good plan, though.
You need to be at least that bold.
A-Are you doing your best to stay calm?
He's pretending.
I-In any case, his patience is admirable.
So, what comes after the surprise attack?
Khun...
It can't be helped. We'll go with plan B.
I see. You're running.
Then I'll give you a 111-second head start.
And I'll use the stairs instead of the elevator.
Well? Pretty big handicap, right?
I can't believe how generous I am!
One, two, three...
It's a bit odd, though.
What is?
Four, five, six...
Quant may be an idiot, but he's still a Ranker.
Would Khun really come up with such a trite strategy?
Seven, eight, nine...
Trite, huh?
Ten, eleven, twelve...
Huh?
Nothing. I'm sure we'll understand if we keep watching.
Thirteen, fourteen...
Fifteen, sixteen, seventeen...
Isn't this unfair?
Eighteen, nineteen...
Unfair?
They said they divided the teams evenly, but ours is clearly full of trash.
I suppose.
You're obviously an exception, princess.
Princess?
Why are you so anxious?
Endorsi, I don't see Rach—I mean, Michelle.
Michelle wandered off somewhere.
I see.
Why? Did you need to talk to her?
No. U-Um...
Why did you team up with her?
No reason. Because those two were the last ones left.
That's all.
I see.
Look, Anaak's entering the elevator.
It seems that way.
In other words, she's headed to the top floor.
Haven't we already won?
Once she crosses the bridge, the goal will be right there.
You think a Ranker would give us time without any kind of plan?
What?
One hundred eight, one hundred nine, one hundred ten...
One hundred and eleven.
Time's up. Places, everyone!
It'll take at least ten minutes for Anaak to reach the bridge.
Quant has no choice but to take the stairs to the exit.
It's perfect for a concerted attack.
Stop him for at least five minutes.
Lookouts, stand by.
If plan B doesn't work out, lure their "it"
to the exit for me.
You heard him.
You can count on us.
He's coming.
Trying to gang up on me?
Which means your "it" is headed up to the exit.
Then I'd better hurry after her.
But first, I'll treat you to a special lesson from Professor Quant.
Scouts move up to the front lines to gather information.
It's common for us to end up outnumbered.
Now, here's your question...
What does a Scout do to avoid becoming a sacrificial pawn?
He vanished?
Where is he?
Piece of shit!
Attack him!
Over here!
You pretending to be a Scout?
Remember this: the guys who are too confident in their strength die first.
Sorry, but a spear belongs in your hands.
Lie there for a while.
How many minutes has it been?
It hasn't even been one yet!
Damn it!
Kill him!
Get him!
Rankers are amazing!
Go!
You should be happy.
Huh?
If team A wins, you'll fail the position selection test.
I'm sure the handsome Lauroe and that plain gloomy girl will pass.
So you have your finger on the pulse of positions other than your own.
Don't underestimate a Princess of Jahad.
Sorry.
Um...
If you have a question, spit it out.
O-Okay.
If she keeps doing what she's doing, will Michelle pass the test?
Which would you prefer?
Huh?
Sorry. The stair team's been wiped out.
Their "it" will reach the top of the stairs soon.
When he does, my Super Inferno—
Seriously? What are we going to do, Khun?
I know! Let's call Lauroe! He can—
Lauroe's asleep at the starting line.
What?!
I reviewed his data during my Light Bearer class.
He'll pass regardless of the results of this test.
Damn it. Is it finally time for me to use my killer arts?
In the name of chocolate bars, I will crush you!
Passed
Say something, damn it!
Passed
He really puts those away.
It's over.
Anaak is as good as caught.
Team A loses.
Are you sure about that?
Quant learned which exit Anaak is headed toward.
It's only a matter of time before he catches up.
If he catches up with her on the bridge to the exit, she'll have nowhere to run.
Khun's strategies have reached their end.
Don't underestimate the blue turtle!
I'm sure he's got a plan.
I see.
Perhaps Khun replicated the badge using his bag.
That's impossible.
I used Shinsu to prevent them from being copied or compressed.
In that case, team A...
I'm sure he's thinking of something!
More chocolate bars, please!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Now that I'm here, you can relax.
I won't let that little redhead get near Anaak!
Huh?
What's wrong with you guys?
Hold on. Are your expectations for me really that low?
Who are you calling a little redhead?
Did you sneak up behind me again, master?
I'm sorry!
Their "it" has disappeared!
I see.
Shibisu was desperate.
Win on the back of my dead body, Anaak!
He'd pass even without trying so hard on this test.
Did he do it for his teammates?
Their passionate friendship brings tears to my eyes.
Now, then...
Found your "it."
Huh?
Good job making it this far.
Hey, where's your "it"?
Anaak's not here.
So she hasn't arrived yet?
She should have reached the bridge by now.
Where did you hide her?
It's true that she was just here, but she jumped down toward the exit below.
That's ridiculous. From this height?
She's a Princess of Jahad.
Apparently, she trained in physical enhancement after
she was injured during the Fisherman test.
She's probably running through the darkness right now.
Are even Rankers scared to dive from this height?
What are you doing—
You're late. Get on.
What? But the redhead is right behind—
Just do it. This is how we'll deceive their "it."
There's no time to explain.
Just wait there.
Isn't your Shinsu limited during this test?
Maybe you'll run out soon.
You copied your Lighthouse, didn't you?
Huh? What are you talking about?
Even if you turn off its glow, I can tell from the Shinsu aura.
You're hiding your "it" using a copied Lighthouse...
under the bridge.
There you go again.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
In that case, a question for you...
If you jump off with me and end up flat as a pancake,
what will happen to your "it" on top of your Lighthouse?
What's wrong? Scared? You're scared, aren't you?
Let me hear you beg me to save you!
If you cry enough, I might even do it,
former son of the Khun family!
Are you trying to die?!
This way, "it." Follow the sound of my clapping hands.
I'm going to kill you!
It's time to end this.
Amazing! Khun even expected their "it" to jump off with him!
Hey.
S-Sorry.
Well, well. They won a game.
A surprising comeback for team A.
You're always jumping to conclusions.
But even considering his remaining Shinsu,
it's not possible for Quant to climb that distance.
Damn it!
That stupid blue bowl-cut bastard!
I'll make him cry! I'll beat him to a pulp! I'll kill him!
I hate him!
Damn it. But I can't lose...
Sounds like you need help.
Who are you?
Team A has lost.
All right.
This game is—
The Ranker...
Team A, your test has ended.
That's a Ranker for you!
Incredible!
Take that!
Damn it!
Don't move.
Ow!
How did he climb that far?
Is he a monster?
It's my fault.
I underestimated his strength.
I was so confident when I became the leader, too.
I ruined everything.
It's because I suggested we capture their "it."
I'm sorry.
You have nothing to apologize for.
Right, guys?
Your strategy was amazing.
You gave the Ranker trouble twice.
There's no way team B could come up with a better strategy.
That's right.
Results aside, we did our best.
Cheer up.
Shibisu...
Thanks.
Ba-dump!
You useless lump! Don't ruin the mood!
Damn you!
You're always sleeping!
You can't even beat a blanket?
Do I need to give you a taste of my killer arts?
Sounds like you need help.
Who are you?
It's me. Also...
Whoop!
Khun?
Hey.
Don't you want to go up?
What? I don't know what you're—
You want to go up, don't you?
You're betraying your teammates?
Come climb up here, Bam.
Passed
Why did they betray them?
Betray them?
Helping Quant just before their team achieves victory is surely a betrayal.
He didn't betray his team.
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This is Khun's real team.
The Scout's assignment?
Team A had to lose while leaving as many hints as possible for team B.
He carefully chose what he'd need to bring to the tower
in order for these ten to pass the test.
Khun, Anaak, Shibisu, and Lauroe are currently guaranteed to pass, but...
I doubt that idiot will grant Khun's wish so easily.
Damn it.
Those Regulars think they can toy with me?
Impudent brats.
I told you, I'm the leader!
Don't be ridiculous! It's me!
Don't make me laugh! It's clearly me!
Everyone's desperate to earn points.
Ridiculous.
Rachel won't join the group at all.
Okay!
We're all good with me being the leader of team B, right?
What? You got a problem with that?
O-Of course not.
You there! How dare you develop a strategy without the princess?!
Long live the princess!
The "it" is decided. I'll start by putting on the "it" badge.
She wants all our Fishermen to move together?
Is she stupid?
Their "it" will find us. It'll be over immediately.
The Spear Bearer revolutionaries should—
Don't you mean revolutionary airheads?
What was that?!
After watching team A, you should know that it's impossible to capture a Ranker.
The woman's strategy to have the Fishermen scatter
after seeing what their "it" does may serve as a distraction.
And we've got a Wave Controller on our side.
Should I?
That still won't impress the test administrators!
Yeah. The Spear Bearer revolutionaries will capture their "it."
And you will help us!
Hey, Hoh.
Are you still serious about climbing the tower?
Huh?
I've lost confidence.
I don't know if I'll be able to kill guys I've come
to like without hesitation.
I used to be a seriously hopeless person.
A cat burglar, as they say.
But my luck ran out when I snuck onto a certain ship.
Something terrifying happened.
There was a Ranker on the ship.
In the blink of an eye, my friends died.
I don't want to die.
The life I've led so far has been nothing but worthless.
Just when I had that thought,
a god appeared before me and brought me to the tower.
At first, I was motivated.
I killed everyone I met because I wanted to stay.
But now...
That's always been our relationship, hasn't it?
We do it to climb the tower.
No matter what happens, no hard feelings.
Hoh...
We're sorry!
Stop wasting my energy.
Hey!
He's here.
It's the Ranker.
Hurry. We'll stop him here.
My plan worked.