Chapter 265 Rank Assessment (1)
"Can you do a rank rating here?"
Hearing this question, everyone was stunned. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info Ye Guyun and the three of them were stunned for unknown reasons, and the rest of the people were surprised and stunned.
So the guide had to ask a question to confirm: "Your Excellency the General is a service that requires personal ranking?"
"Huh, what else?"
"Dare to ask what rank needs to be assessed?"
"Undoubtedly, the legendary level. ”
"I don't think it's the General who needs to be assessed...... So, for whom?"
"He, of course!" Ferré stretched his finger at Carragher, patted him heavily on the shoulder, and turned his head to ask angrily, "What nonsense!
The guide was slightly embarrassed, and said helplessly: "Yes, but no." ”
"Fool me? Yes or no?"
"That's right, there's only one place in Crescent City where you can conduct a personal rank," the guide quickly replied, "It's in the mercenary guild." ”
"So you just don't!"
"However, the Mercenary Guild is just a few steps away, and ......" the guide smiled, "The evaluation of the Legend Rank requires our help......"
Ferreira thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Reasonable explanation, I accept it!
"Slow down!" a soft snort came from Ye Guyun, "Who will tell me first, what is the matter with this rank assessment?"
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Rank evaluation? Naturally, it is the evaluation and positioning level~!
Although this sentence is a clever trick, it does briefly explain its meaning: this is a set of evaluation systems that provide grades for various combat professions in the mainstream, with a clear, strict, and fixed standard, the ability to be tested is divided into three, six, nine and so on according to the level of strength, and classified into different levels set. The intermediate-level swordsmen, high-level mages, or legendary-level powerhouses that you can always hear on weekdays are not just random nonsense and boasting about each other, but the product of this set of historical and increasingly perfect evaluation systems.
Hmm, readers who like to read fantasy online articles, especially those who fight monsters and upgrade articles, probably know what is going on at a glance......
Specifically, this evaluation system is roughly divided into three major levels, beginner, intermediate, and high-level, and then each major level is divided into three sub-levels, that is, there are a total of nine levels, and above the highest high-level three, there is the legendary rank that has been repeatedly heard and heard from the ears - why is it called legendary? Because most of the warriors who have reached this level have the ability to kill some particularly vicious monsters alone, and in ancient times, the brave who could destroy these monsters that always brought disaster could become the protagonists of the legendary stories that have been passed down forever......
At first glance, it seems to be simple and crude......
Beginner, intermediate, and high-level? That's a bit of a forced grid, okay? Even if you can't install any mysterious and atmospheric titles like "Gathering Spirit Realm" and "Mysterious Realm" at the first hearing, you have to use bronze, silver, gold, and something to deal with it! (Well, yes, I'm mocking...... )
What about the facts?
Originally, the main service group of this rating system was not the small group of elites standing at the top of the pyramid, but the incomparably large number of middle and low-level combat professionals at the bottom - whether they were novices who had just started or experienced veterans, they were always a huge group of people who relied on their skills to lick blood and beg for a living.
It must be popular rather than niche, universal rather than exclusive to a small circle, and it should be simple and clear, so that people can understand it at a glance.
So what could be simpler and clearer than elementary, middle, and high school?
Although, with the progress of the times, there are more and more powerhouses above the Legend level, and more and more powerful, a large and broad Legend rank is really not enough to reflect the possible very obvious difference in strength between these powerhouses (just like Ferreira and his generals are both legends, but the gap) ......
So there are already voices calling for a subdivision of the legend, and within the republic, the relevant reforms have even been finalized -
The original Legend rank will be subdivided into Master, Grandmaster, Grand Master, Legend, and Sage.
Of course, it hasn't been implemented yet.
However, for a set of evaluation systems, perhaps the name of the rank is not so important (just a title), what is really important is probably how to rate, and whether the rating method can be clear and fair and just.
It must be said that in ancient times, the rating methods were varied:
For example, if a swordsman can skillfully slash three consecutive slashes, he can be promoted to the third level of the beginner level;
For example, those who can hunt a ferocious bear on their own can be rated as a high-level three-level person;
There is also a challenge mode, which allows you to advance to the corresponding rank as long as you defeat the designated trainer......
Inevitably, there will be mixed use.
In this way, well, you can probably imagine how chaotic and greasy it will be-
What is the standard of proficiency? Who defines whether it is a triple slash? Is it a human being?
How to guarantee the strength of the alone, how to confirm the legitimacy of the evidence of hunting, or is it still a human being?
The designated trainer, huh, why is he so watery and I am so horizontal......?
Unscientific, unreasonable, unjust, unequal, unconvincing, will force people to improve it, or even destroy it, no matter how difficult and complex the interests may be hidden in it.
The transformation took place decades ago, when the republic was established, all evils were removed, everything was renewed, and the evaluation system that had been circulating for a long time was reformed like a new life.
The new evaluation method is based on the old challenge mode, except that the Gatekeeper has been changed from a human-appointed trainer to a fixed number of golems.
This has to be an excellent idea!
The Golem with constant strength and a cold face and selflessness can undoubtedly ensure fairness and justice, and can also put an end to favoritism, and it is simply the most suitable gatekeeper for this kind of challenge mode! At the same time, the Golem, which is not the same as a living being, as a construct, can be copied and can set standards! -- As long as there is a will and capital, a large number of identical Golems can always be created.
That is to say, it is possible to set up a golem of a commensurate level for each rank as a gatekeeper for assessment, inclusion in the standard, enforcement, and by extension, so as to construct a set of fair, strict, clear and clear evaluation system - the Republic is now using such a model, and the advantages are self-evident, so it did not take long for it to become popular on the mainland, becoming the most authoritative and common model for rank evaluation.
However, nothing is perfect, and this model is no exception, and the flaw is that the Golem is just too expensive!
As a top-notch product of magical art, the Golem, even if it is a relatively low-level clay Golem, is not affordable to purchase and maintain by any local government or private organization. As a direct result, there are very few places that can provide this grading service.
In general, small towns or small cities only offer some grading services (elementary, intermediate, or only beginner), and all grading services can only be found in large cities at the level of local capitals. Then, the places where this service can be provided are probably the local city government, mercenary unions, or big guilds and merchants - so Ferreira will guide you to ask about it.
In his opinion, the Nondipo market is definitely qualified to be among the big players.
It's just a slight deviation from the facts, the Nondipo market doesn't offer this service, only the mercenary union next door can—no problem, just a few steps away.
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The group moved to the mercenary union.
Under the guidance of the relevant personnel, he came to the outside of a small gladiatorial arena with several layers of magic shields on the perimeter. At first glance, the appearance of this gladiatorial arena is actually a little familiar, but after thinking about it, I understand, it is somewhat similar to the underground boxing ring of Roddick that I have been to before.
Ye Guyun sat in the audience.
On the left hand side are Taylor and Miranda, oh, and Abella is chatting with the two girls, and to be honest, the three girls may not care about what is going on next, they just talk about what they are interested in, clothes, jewelry, shoes, perfumes, cosmetics...... as well as men.
As for the right-hand side, it was Ferreira and his party. Of course, Carragher, who participated in the rating, was not there, he was already standing in the arena, and opposite him, a tall and mighty steel golem with a cold metallic sheen. And the guide of the Nondibo market is installing an energy core for this steel golem.
This is the reason why he emphasized, "The evaluation of the legendary rank requires our help".
It is precisely because of this that Ferreira said that "the explanation is reasonable and willing to accept it".
There is no doubt that the Iron Golem that can be the guardian of the legendary rank must be strong enough - the one who can turn it over is the legendary powerhouse! It also means that it must be extremely expensive - and nothing else, just that steel is worth a lot of money (who made the steel production capacity so pitiful in this era?).
To be honest, its existence is somewhat frustrating, it is not commonly used (where are so many strong people trying to achieve the legendary rank), but it is limited to the rules and regulations, in a sense, it is powerful and expensive, it is just a sign, a symbol, and it means that there is a full set of rank rating services in the place.
Therefore, it is unwise to maintain such an extremely valuable thing alone, and it may not have the ability (after all, high-tech products). As a result, most places will choose to cooperate in maintenance. Just like Crescent City, it is the mercenary union and the Nondipo market that are jointly maintained, and only they know what conditions the former as the owner agreed to the latter, as a supporter.
If it's just money, there's no need to worry about the Mercenary Guild, first of all, as a big taxpayer, they are not short of money, secondly, the Iron Golem itself can also bring some income (small businesses such as rentals), and secondly, the very rare Legend Rank assessment can be used as a grand event!
It's rare and fun to witness the birth of a legendary powerhouse, isn't it?
Normally, the Mercenary Guild would never agree to arrange a test for the Legendary rank on the day of application, but they would have to apply in advance if they wanted to, and they would use the so-called schedule time to advertise it in order to sell tickets - otherwise what do you think the audience around the Colosseum is for?
And this time it was unacceptable.
First, there is a lack of spectators, and the audience who is interested in watching the rank assessment (even the rarest legendary rank rating) is mainly the group of adventurers, and only they can afford and are willing to bear the high price of tickets, but where are most of the adventurers in Crescent City now......?
Oh, my God......
And now, the two big names are sitting side by side in the audience, arguing about each other.
"Hehe, haha!" Ferreira clasped her hands and stared at the gladiatorial arena, but there was a contemptuous smile on her face, "What a surprise to me! I didn't expect the famous black-clothed devil Saphius to even know the basics of rank ratings!"
"What's so surprising?" Ye Guyun also had the same attitude, but his face was calm and calm, "Don't look at it, how long have I only been here......
"Oh yes~!!" Ferreira continued to sarcastically, "So does this mean that the black-clothed devil Saphius is not even a junior swordsman now?"
"Well, indeed. Ye Guyun nodded, "However, this guy who is not even a junior swordsman has defeated the four powerhouses under your command who have already achieved the legendary rank - hey, I know that I shouldn't always talk about this, it would seem very naïve and shallow....... But that's really cool~!, don't you say?
The female warrior only snorted coldly and was silent.
"You damn bastard!"
Ye Guyun continued to wear that wilted smile and said to Ferreira, who was gritting his teeth, "I don't know what the rank assessment actually means to me...... Maybe I'll get the name of a strong man who is widely recognized, but what? Does it matter? Not at all! My strength doesn't need a resounding rank to define it! Rank is essentially just an empty title! It will never have a real impact...... Hmph, even if I never participate in the ranking, will my strength be diminished by this, will it prevent me from defeating powerhouses of your rank such as Bero, Bremer, Yasmin, or even you?"
In his selfish heart, Ferreira actually agreed with Ye Guyun's statement, but when he heard the last sentence, he had to be furious - that was a provocation! Words or actions, anyway, he had to respond - in fact, Yasmin beside him couldn't help but burst into flames.
In the end, I couldn't make a big fight.
The guide, who had just returned to the audience, immediately interjected appropriately: "Never participate in the ranking?
Even if he wants to scold at this time: Can't you stop me for a while?
Ye Guyun turned his head, looked at the guide, and smiled innocently, but did not respond to his words, but just said, "Oh, you are back? Does that mean that the battle will start soon?"