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“Ikkih represents Prometheus, while Kurogane Itaru represents the gods.”

“Now, Ikki has brought the fire to you all. He has proven to you, with himself as the best example, that even an F-ranked knight can become stronger through their own efforts.”

“Don't be constrained by your rank. As long as you work hard, you will be rewarded accordingly.”

“Everyone, are you really willing to continue living in this class-fixed society?”

The heart-stirring question echoed through the microphone, resonating not only within the venue but also causing everyone watching the live broadcast of the Seven Star Sword Art Festival award ceremony to pause in surprise at Orikura Makoto's challenge.

“Don't bother trying; even if you do, it's all in vain.”

“How many people have given up their dreams and abandoned their persistence because of such words?”

That's right. In this society, it's not just F-ranked knights; even E-ranked knights face the same situation.

Their innate talent is low. Even if they once dreamed of becoming a magic knight as children, fantasizing about standing on the stage of the Seven Star Sword Art Festival and becoming a famous Blazer.

Eventually, they will give up their ideals amidst the doubts and setbacks, choosing to succumb to fate.

Orikura Makoto's words almost directly exposed their pasts.

Which of these knights hasn't heard such words?

They all have, haven't they?

“Will you continue to yield?”

“No, you shouldn't.”

“There is already a real-world example proving it to everyone. Are you still willing to succumb to reality?”

The competition in the Blazer society is very cruel.

Don't look at the gathering of elites at the Seven Star Sword Art Festival, nor Orikura Makoto's usual social circle.

That cannot be used as a benchmark for ordinary Blazers.

In fact, in reality, the majority of Blazers are typically ranked E and D.

As for F-ranked knights, they are not even considered Blazers.

This proportion represents the mainstream of normal Blazers.

These powerful figures had already noticed the problem in Orikura Makoto's words.

Since they are all beneficiaries of the Kurogane Itaru system, why didn't they step forward to stop him?

Why didn't they interrupt Orikura Makoto?

Because they didn't dare.

They didn't dare to step forward and interrupt Orikura Makoto in such a public setting.

Because they knew very well that if nothing changed afterward, it would be fine.

But if something happened afterward, they, the ones who came out to stop him, would be directly nailed to the pillar of shame.

At that time, all reputation and status would be far away from them.

“No, I want to try to work hard.”

“I'll try one more time.”

From somewhere, as if answering Orikura Makoto's words, such a voice suddenly rang out.

Orikura Makoto followed the voice.

It was a lucky audience member who had been selected.

That's right. How could there be low-ranked Blazers among the participants of the Seven Star Sword Art Festival? Similarly, there wouldn't be low-ranked Blazers among the high-ranking officials of the Blazer world.

Only the audience seats would have such Blazers.

“Yes, that's why I come to see the Seven Star Sword Art Festival every year.”

“It's because I feel that watching these young children fighting on the field is like fulfilling my childhood dream.”

Also a lucky audience member, but this audience member was clearly much older.

You could easily see the passage of time on his face.

“That’s right.”

“So, we cannot let Kurogane Itaru extinguish this hard-earned flame.”

“Not to say that everyone needs to give much support.”

“At least, I hope everyone can maintain a consistent attitude on the Kurogane Itaru matter and liberate the entire Japan from the Kurogane family's rule.”

“Otherwise, the entire Japan has no future.”

Is that so? This appetite is too big!

Everyone widened their eyes in surprise. Perhaps they had imagined what Orikura Makoto's true purpose was.

Perhaps it was to give Kurogane Itaru a heavy blow.

Perhaps it was to prevent the Kurogane family from occupying high positions.

But they did not expect that Orikura Makoto actually wanted to uproot the Kurogane family completely.

He wanted to completely eliminate the Kurogane family, which had been entrenched in Japan for many years.

“What should we do?”

“How can we support you?”

The ideology of Kurogane Itaru is indeed unacceptable to them, but this cannot be used as a standard for judging whether a Blazer is guilty.

They are very powerless and don't know what they can do!

“I know.”

“So, I have been collecting evidence about the Kurogane family for a long time.”

Orikura Makoto gently waved his hand again, and the image on the screen instantly changed.

It changed into scenes of other images.

There were scenes of large sums of money being packed in leather bags, scenes of boxes of drugs being placed, and scenes of smoky casinos…

Drug trafficking, gambling, bribery…

Almost all the things that could be considered crimes appeared on the screen that Orikura Makoto was currently playing.

“What I need everyone to do is to report these things to the League.”

“So that the Kurogane family has no ability to turn over.”

…

Behind the stage, in a small conference room.

Shinomiya Kurosawa, who should have been standing on the stage, appeared here. She sat on the chair, opposite a black screen, and the screen showed black shadows like human figures.

“It's very clear now, right.”

“So, I hope you can make the right and wise judgment!”

Shinomiya Kurosawa smiled like a fox, her eyes squinting into narrow slits.

“Bang—!”

A palm was directly slapped on the table, making a heavy sound.

A shadow on the screen stood up directly, using anger.

“Shinomiya, are you trying to force us?”

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That was the most obvious anger.

Anyone could tell at a glance, not only the shadow that stood up, but even the shadows that sat down, Stella could feel the anger from them.

“Of course, this is forcing you. What else do you think it is?”

“The League's gentlemen.”

The sound of the door opening suddenly rang, and then you could see Orikura Makoto walking in from inside.

His face was not the usual warm smile that was always on his face.

It was a mocking smile.

“It's you, who planned all this behind the scenes.”

The man in the highest position on the screen suddenly spoke.

“You should know, what you are doing will cause much turbulence within the League?”

The man's voice was very calm.

Moreover, after the man spoke, the other shadows on the screen all restrained their emotions.

From the central position on the screen, and based on the current state.

It is easy to judge that the man in front of him is the highest in status among these people.

“—『White Beard』?”

Orikura Makoto said with a questioning tone.

It was he who requested Shinomiya Kurosawa to convene a high-level meeting within the League.

In that case, no matter how he thought about it, the identity of this man could only be this.

“It's me.”

The man also nodded directly.

“In that case, you should understand, now that I want to promote this, you should not hinder it too much.”

“What's more, Japan's current strength is also qualified to do so.”

“As for the coordination of other countries, that is your own business and has nothing to do with us.”

Orikura Makoto's attitude can even be said to be terrible.

“Bastard, do you know who you are talking to?”

Another black shadow stood up again.

But before his body stood up, the man that Orikura Makoto called White Beard directly swept a cold eye over.

“Shut up, he's right, he is indeed qualified now.”

Just one sentence, the man who was still indignant and looked very angry directly quieted down.

“You are indeed qualified to make new rules now.”

“However, is it necessary?”

“I only ask you this sentence.”

The 『Alliance』, 『Union』, and 『Rebel Army』 are known as the world's three major forces.

These three forces also openly possess the strongest demons on the surface of their respective forces.

On the 『Union』 side, it is a man in his twenties, who at a young age commands the United States' proud [Psychic Force (scion)], named 『Superman』 Abraham Carter.

On the 『Rebel Army』 side, it is the king of villains who has long reigned over the underworld since World War II.

—Leader 『Tyrant』.

As for the 『Alliance side』, it is the current Kok's number one ranked knight, who also serves as the League's chief.

—『White Beard』 Arthur Bright.

In other words, they are the demon representatives pushed out by the various forces on the surface.

Because the number of demons, in a sense, represents the power of a force.

After all, demons can easily affect fate and are a terrifying force.

Within the various forces, the number of demons possessed by each country also represents the voice or status of each country in its own force.