Blanket Domain

On the Iron Forgers' side of the arena.

Etke stood proudly on the field in the Iron Forgers' Knight Armor. From the highest seats in the audience, he could see his father, Earl Cruz.

The moment the Bronze Dragon announced his name and identity, Etke raised his hand high.

The people of Steel Country shouted his name. Instead of feeling pride or honor, Etke felt an enormous pressure weighing down on him as though the armor had become more than ten times heavier.

Etke felt as if he could barely breathe, but he had to win... he had to.

He had to win the honor of champion and prove himself to his father.

By the time Etke finished thinking, the Bronze Dragon had introduced all the Iron Forgers, and their team leader led them into the Hall of Silence.

"I saw the predictions for this match on the Spellcaster Forum. Etke, everyone on the Spellcaster Forum thinks Master Foya will suppress you single-handedly."

The Iron Forger captain spoke to Etke as soon as he sat down in the Hall of Silence.

"Suppress me? I've faced Foya in ranked matches before."

Etke took out his Source Crystal Stone mouse and placed it on the table. At that moment, he noticed that the other four Iron Forger players were all staring at him.

"You must have faced her before too."

Etke was a newcomer even among newcomers in the Iron Forgers. Less than half a month had passed since he became an Iron Forger and joined the tournament. If his talent at Holy Spirit had not far surpassed that of ordinary people, he would never have had the chance to become an official Iron Forger.

"We've faced her a few times, but every time, the mid lane was on the verge of