Lunan: "Exactly. Only those who can land a single hit on me will be allowed to enter the kingdom."

  Leo: "That means we're all getting in!"

  Lunan: "Such confidence."

  Kaiser: "You're mistaken. This isn't just confidence—it's reality."

  Lunan: "Then let's begin."

  Leo uses Black Hole, but Lunan flies with his wings. Damian and Beatrix attempt to obstruct him in the air by controlling the wind. Sai then jumps towards him, trying to land a hit, but Lunan dodges. At that moment, Kani launches glass shards at him, but Lunan blocks them. Kyotai uses his ability to create a wall above Lunan. Lunan moves, but Neron appears behind him, aiming a punch. Lunan, however, blocks it with his hand.

  Then, Mary stands on Kaiser's spear. Kaiser throws the spear, and karez controls it with his ability, allowing Mary to reach Lunan. At that moment, Mary's bow transforms into a staff, and she lands a surprise hit on Lunan, becoming the first to strike him. Seizing the opportunity, Kani attacks him with a shard of glass, successfully hitting him. Karez also uses his ability to hurl a small piece of metal at Lunan.

  Hakan enhances his physical strength using his ability. Taking advantage of this boost, he throws Arian towards Lunan and leaps towards him as well. Itor fires mercury arrows to distract Lunan, allowing Arian to strike him. Hakan then attempts to land a blow, but Lunan blocks it and knocks him to the ground. At that moment, Kaiser seizes the opportunity and releases a small amount of lava, successfully hitting Lunan.

  Leo uses Gravity Point to pull Lunan toward him, but Lunan's resistance is strong. So, Leo reverses the Gravity Point, pulling himself toward Lunan instead, then strikes him with his other hand. Leo then pulls Hakan and Sai using Gravity Point, allowing them to hit Lunan as well.

  Kyotai launches continuous attacks on Lunan, giving Itor the chance to strike Lunan with mercury on his shoulder. At the same moment, Kento throws his dagger, slightly injuring Lunan's hand.

  Neron then engages in hand-to-hand combat with Lunan while Kyotai attacks with his ability. Beatrix fires a shot from her rifle, causing a small scratch on Lunan. Damian uses Claw fighting style, forming Shinta claws on his hands. Taking advantage of Neron and Kyotai's distraction, he lands a minor injury on Lunan.

  Finally, it is revealed that Garin had been flying beneath Lunan the entire time using his ability, waiting for his chance. He kicks Lunan's leg, causing Neron, Kyotai, Kano, and others to launch a final attack, successfully hitting him.

  Lunan descends to the ground.

  Lunan: "I truly didn't expect this. You are strong—stronger than the students of past years."

  Kento: "We already knew that."

  Lunan heals himself using his healing ability.

  Lunan: "You may enter Sky Kingdom, students of Limitless Academy."

  The students thank Lunan and finally enter Sky Kingdom.

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  Lunan thinks: The strongest among them created opportunities for the weaker ones to hit me, ensuring that they were the last ones left because they were confident in their ability to strike me. This year's students are truly exceptional.

  Sai: "Mary, how did your bow suddenly turn into a staff? You've never done that before, as far as I remember."

  Leo: "Yeah, I'm wondering the same thing. How did you do it?"

  Mary: "It's related to the fighting styles. The instructor I trained under had mastered two styles: archery as a primary style and staff fighting style as a secondary one. Because of my archery skills, he suggested I learn the staff style as well."

  Kento: "But how did your bow transform into a staff like that?"

  Mary: "I asked Kara to do it. I don't know how they manage to do something like this, but they can."

  Leo: "Kara is truly amazing."

  Kaiser: "If the Sky Race has wings, doesn't that mean Brika's ability is useless?"

  Damian: "Yeah, but we can't talk about that right now."

  Damian looks at Itor, signaling his point to Kaiser.

  Kaiser: "O-okay…"

  Limitless Academy – The Day Before

  Elizabeth: "The three? Who are they?"

  Grif: "Do you really not know them? They're the three strongest warriors in Anastasia Kingdom."

  Elizabeth: "Living among noble families spares you from knowing what happens in the world. But I assume the Sacred Warrior is one of them, probably the strongest. Then, the other two must be from the Higher Warriors, right?"

  Grif: "Wrong. The other two aren't Higher Warriors, and I don't think the Sacred Warrior is the strongest among them."

  Elizabeth: "Huh? Then who are they?"

  Grif: "Yaraso Vitalis, Aelius Ryum, and Langst Vitaline. Those are the three."

  Elizabeth: "The head Director… and Langst?! I can understand the head Director, but Langst? Seriously?"

  Grif: "You don't know him. If Langst gets serious in a fight, he becomes a demon. In fact, that's exactly what he's known as—the Demon of the Earth."

  Elizabeth: "D-Demon of the Earth…?"

  Grif: "He shows no mercy to any opponent, no matter their strength or status. He always ends his fights by cutting off his opponent's head. Moreover, along with Yaraso and Aelius, they are the only ones capable of using more than one type of Shingen."

  Elizabeth furrows her brows, doubting Grif's words.

  Elizabeth: "You're making this up, aren't you? That's impossible."

  Grif: "Believe it or not, it's the truth."

  Silence lingers for a moment before Grif breaks it.

  Grif: "Or maybe… I was wrong when I said three."

  Elizabeth: "What do you mean?"

  Grif: "Nine years ago, there was someone named Rivan Norutoshi. If he hadn't been exiled from the kingdom… he would have been the fourth."

  Elfs City, Present

  As Emory walks along the city's borders, he sees a human man attempting to rob two elfs girls.

  Emory: "Are you trying to rob women? Can a person be this disgraceful?"

  The man responds: "Do you want to die, you filthy elf?!"

  The man attempts to attack Emory, but Emory swiftly draws a sword from his clothes and kills him.

  Emory: "Anyone who strikes an innocent woman is nothing more than a disgusting lowlife."

  One of the girls speaks up:"D-Did you kill him?..."

  Emory, with a calm smile: "Yes."

  Elf Girl: "Was that really necessary…?"

  Emory: "Don't worry. The kingdom has granted us the right to do whatever we please with those who trespass on our land. You can go now. Have a great day."

  Elf Girls: "Thank you!"

  Emory, to himself: It's fine. After all, I am the greatest power in the Elfs City…

  After delivering the man's corpse to the authorities, Emory strolls through the city.

  Emory, to himself: Even with the presence of bad humans, there are good ones too—like Leo, his friends, and others. Speaking of them, back then, they made up about 25% of my strength. As for someone like Rivan, they probably made up only 10% of his strength. Rivan, you've trained them well.

  Limitless Academy

  Elizabeth: "Have you heard what happened?"

  Grif: "What?"

  Elizabeth: "Haven't you heard about the meeting of the Higher Warriors and the Sacred Warrior?"

  Grif: "That was a month ago."

  Elizabeth, surprised: "W-What?..."

  Grif: "That meeting happened a month ago."

  Elizabeth: "Damn it..."

  Grif: "Did you just hear about it now?"

  Elizabeth speaks slowly: "Well... after you told me all that information, I started reading the newspapers so I could share something interesting with you too… but it seems I was too late…"

  Grif's eyes gleam before he runs a hand through his hair and says: "No, that in itself is amazing."

  Elizabeth: "R-Really??"

  Grif: "Yes."

  Elizabeth smiles and says:"Thank you."

  Grif: "You're welcome."

  Outside the teachers' room, Langst stands after overhearing their conversation.

  Langst, to himself: I don't think this is the right time to enter.

  Director's Office

  Corner: "On what basis is one of the three chosen?"

  Euron: "It depends on the students' strength. If they're weak, the second academic stage follows the first plan. If they're stronger, it follows the second plan. And if they're even stronger than that, the third plan is implemented."

  Corner: "The third plan involves sending students into the outside world. Does that mean this year's students are strong enough?"

  Euron: "They're the strongest students to have ever entered the second stage—stronger than all their predecessors. Except for Yaraso, Langst, Aelius, and Rivan, of course."

  Corner: "That exiled man was among them too?"

  Euron: "Yes. I still don't know what he did to deserve exile. I can't believe someone like him was banished..."

  Fourth Garden

  Langst: "So it begins—the Higher Warriors' Tournament."