Going back to before the tournament began, Jake was heading to the Hall of Martial Arts early to warm up when he got a message from Se-Hoon.0

The winner will get whatever they want?0

Se-Hoon’s offer dangled a tempting prize before them, stoking the competitors’ drive. And that wasn’t unusual for a sponsor to do—to stir up competition—but the issue was what Se-Hoon had promised.0

Hmm... this is a really good opportunity. 0

When faced with such an opportunity, most would simply request a weapon or some other piece of equipment for personal use, but with Se-Hoon, there was always a chance someone might ask for a ground-breaking technology—which changed everything. 0

Just recently, Jake’s own family started reaping significant benefits thanks to their monopoly over the mass-produced sword aura equipment Se-Hoon had developed.0

Se-Hoon surely wouldn’t have sent this out without considering that… so the key is figuring out who he did send it to.0

Jake was certain that Se-Hoon didn’t send it to every participant. So, he started by thinking through Se-Hoon’s acquaintances, considering who might have been excluded.0

Inoue Ren’s off the list... and Manuel Ortega isn’t that close to him. As for...0

At his sister’s name, Jake’s thoughts briefly lingered there before a faint, wry smile crossed his face.0

He wouldn’t have sent it to her either.0

It definitely was true that their relationship had improved, considering Se-Hoon modified their uncle’s sword and even asked for her help to eliminate Apostate. But...0