The Adventurers Guild hall was silent, save for the humming sound of ancient magic activating.
At the center of the guild stood a towering monolith—a slab of black rune-stone that had remained dormant for years. Now, it flickered to life. Gold and silver script glowed across its surface, detailing names, deeds, and accomplishments across Morgoth and beyond.
The World Adventurer Scoreboard.
Maintained by layered rune matrices older than most empires, the stone linked to every active guild across the continent. Updated magically, it was a living history of the strongest, most accomplished adventurers alive.
Marene stood beside Argolaith as he gazed up at it, her voice quieter now, almost reverent.
"This is where the world watches."
The first names shimmered across the top:
[Orichalcum Rank – Top 20]
Argolaith's eyes scanned the list idly—until he froze.
#17 – Malakar the Undying Flame.
He blinked.
"Wait… Malakar?"
Marene glanced at him. "You know him?"