Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100

Chapter 76: Bold Declaration

Alice gasped, covering her mouth with her hands, her eyes wide with shock at Maxʼs audacious words. Beside her, Nash and Erica exchanged incredulous glances, struggling to process what they had just heard.

Maxʼs tone was sharp, unapologetic, and utterly humiliating.

No one had anticipated such a brazen insult directed at the Blade Family, one of the most powerful and feared families in the East Region.

To call them ”dogs and bitches” wasnʼt just bold—it bordered on suicidal arrogance.

Allenʼs smile vanished upon hearing Maxʼs words, replaced by a cold and indifferent expression. ”So, itʼs true that you are quite arrogant—just as my sister had mentioned about you.”

Max shrugged. ”A bitch and a dog came from the same family, so it doesnʼt matter, does it?” He sneered, glancing at Allen and Elena.

Allen smiled as if he didnʼt care about Maxʼs words. ”Youʼre good, but it doesnʼt really matter to me what an ant says. Just remember my words.”

As he said that, he began to leave with Elena and his group, but Max wouldnʼt let them leave so easily.

”Dogs and bitches, tell Killian that I challenge him to a battle!” Max shouted, his voice reaching far and wide. ”Tell him to prepare with everything the Blade Family has to offer, or else I, Max Morgan, wonʼt go easy on him in our battle.”

Allen paused upon hearing Maxʼs declaration, but he didnʼt stop and disappeared from Maxʼs sight.

Max chuckled afterward. ”What a shameless family the Blade family is!”

Alice sighed in relief once the Blades left. She had been on edge ever since Max had abused them with his words.

”You really are crazy,” Nash said from the side, his expression full of shock.

Max shrugged. ”What can I do? They are just so hateful.”

Nash shook his head. ”But you shouldnʼt have challenged Killian. Heʼs very strong—too strong for a level 10 Novice Rank. There are even rumors that he could fight with Apprentice Rank hunters with his current strength.”

He added, ”While I know youʼre also very strong—heck, insanely strong—your level is just too low to challenge Killian.”

Max smirked. ”How about this? If I win against Killian, then you can forget about the purple lantern, but if I lose, you can have the purple lantern.”

Nashʼs eyes narrowed at Maxʼs words, but he shook his head. ”The Lantern of Purple Death is the property of the Lionheart Guild. We will take it from you one way or another.”

Max shrugged. ”All the best to you and your guild then.” He said, holding Aliceʼs hand and leaving.

Nash sighed as he watched them leave and turned to Erica. ”This guy is nuts. I canʼt handle him.”

”Then I guess another mission failed,” Erica said, smiling.

Nashʼs shoulders dropped as he shook his head in defeat. ”Letʼs go back.”

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”Donʼt you fear the Blade family?” Alice asked, her tone curious as they were leaving the core region. ”You said such bad things to them.”

Max turned to Alice, his expression unusually serious. His eyes locked onto hers, and his tone carried the weight of conviction. ”Alice, listen to me carefully,” he began. ”Never let fear control you. The moment you fear someone, you plant a seed of doubt in yourself—a seed that grows and festers until it becomes a wall you canʼt break through.”

He continued, ”And when the time comes to stand against them, youʼll already be defeated—not because theyʼre stronger, but because you let fear decide the outcome before the fight even began. That fear is the real enemy, Alice. Donʼt let it take root. Donʼt let it define you.”

His words hung in the air, striking a chord that left Alice momentarily speechless. She hadnʼt expected Maxʼs thought process to be so deep.

Max laughed wryly, seeing her expression. ”These are the words my father said to me before he was gone.”

Alice nodded as if she understood.

She then changed the subject. ”You are ranked 17th on the Novice Rankings. I donʼt think Killian would accept your challenge.”

Max sighed upon hearing her. ”What can I do? Once in the rankings, I can only increase my rank further by defeating those who are higher than me. But I canʼt seem to find them in the Battle Realm.”

He added, ”But I have a way to make Killian accept my challenge.”

”What way?” Alice asked curiously.

”Letʼs head back to my cube,” Max said, smiling as they headed towards his cube, talking with each other.

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As usual, a very large crowd surrounded Maxʼs cube, waiting for him to show up.

”They never rest, do they?” Max chuckled as he arrived with Alice.

Soon, someone noticed him, and only a moment later, the entire crowd turned their eyes to Max. Their faces flushed with fascination, some with greed. Even after he entered the top 20 rankings, there were still many who wanted to defeat him and steal his fame and ranking, just because they thought Maxʼs strength was still at level 6.

”Max, will you fight the others in the rankings?”

”Who will you fight next?”

”Will you live stream your battles?”

Questions were thrown at Max as soon as he showed up, asking about his next battles and such.

”About that,” Max said, his expression solemn. ”I have an announcement to make for my next battle.”

”What is it?”

”Tell us.”

”Announce it, Max.”

The crowd stirred immediately, attracted by Maxʼs words. They became heavily curious about what his announcement would be.

Max smiled and headed toward his cube. The crowd parted ways for him as he strode forward. The people in the crowd tapped their holowatches, ready to record whatever Max was about to announce.

Arriving before his cube, Max turned to face the crowd, a confident smirk playing on his lips. His gaze swept over the gathered hunters, his voice calm yet laced with an undeniable edge of determination.

”Itʼs time to shake the very foundation of the Battle Realm,” he declared, letting the suspense hang in the air for a moment. The crowd leaned in, eager to hear what he had to say next.

”I, Max Morgan, challenge Killian Blade—the so-called number one ranked hunter in the Novice Rankings.” His tone sharpened, each word cutting through the murmurs of the audience. ”But this isnʼt just any challenge, Killian. Iʼm not here for a friendly duel. I challenge you because I believe youʼre unworthy of your rank. From the depths of my soul, I disdain you and everything you represent.”

The crowd erupted in a mix of gasps and whispers. They couldnʼt believe Max would say such words.

”If you have even a shred of pride as a member of the Blade Family,” Max continued, his voice rising, ”then youʼll accept my challenge. Fight me here, in the Battle Realm, and prove your worth. Let the world see whether you truly deserve the title you flaunt.”

He paused, then added with a sly grin, ”And to ensure absolute fairness, I propose the battle be live-streamed to every channel in the Battle Realm. Let everyone witness the truth—my true strength, and your inevitable defeat.”

The crowd exploded into an uproar, the audacity of Maxʼs words leaving them stunned and exhilarated. The challenge had been issued, and all eyes now turned to see if Killian Blade would dare to accept.