Two days later, the round of sixteen began.
Today's match was crucial for Caroso, because his opponent was Ailin's opponent in the original storyline.
It was by digging deeper along this lead that a series of the Goddess of Dawn Church's underhanded dealings had been exposed.
After several days of duels, Caroso had become increasingly proficient at dealing with ordinary knights.
Upon seeing his opponent, Caroso summoned his sword and shield, along with a set of purple armor.
This was not a sixth-rank duel.
It had been mentioned before that anyone from the fourth to sixth rank could enter the competition. The further the tournament progressed, the more advantageous lower-ranked contestants became.
Higher-ranked contestants not only had to return to their former fighting styles, but also prepare lower-rank decks. Their total points would likewise be reduced to the points of their current rank, and any excess points could not be used.
Higher-ranked contestants had more experience, but lower-ranked ones were more accustomed to their own rank and would not have to hold themselves back.
Caroso now wore a bracelet. His mana, stamina, and the like had all returned to the peak standard of the fourth rank.
"Heh..." Caroso's opponent was a young knight. He also raised his sword and shield. "Previously, in order to accommodate you, the tournament made sure every opponent you faced was at the same rank. Though you're young, your attribute growth is incomplete, and you've only just entered the sixth rank, your God's Chosen mark makes up for those shortcomings."
"Everyone thinks you're at a huge disadvantage in battle, but in truth, you're not disadvantaged at all."
"If I were at the peak of the sixth rank, a stable peak sixth rank at that, they wouldn't even have the ability to fight me." Caroso pointed his