Dorei Tensei: Sono Dorei, Saikyou no Moto Ouji ni Tsuki - Chapter 90

I was hoping that the Chief Warrior would at least have more profound reasoning than that, show something that would make him at least worthy of respect instead of the impression he gave of being an arrogant prick. And what happens, all he had was “the light”. If this was a starting point which expanded with his experiences, that would’ve been way better.

Growing up, experiencing battle, witnessing reality across many aspects of life, and coming to the conclusion that he could somehow remake the system so no slave would have to go through what he did or something, and a structured plan to make it happen, of which having achievements that gave him prestige would allow him to achieve, like being the Princess’ Guardian.

In the end he was still that child trapped in a man’s body, who saw the King in the square, doing all this for himself because he’s still trying to get past feeling helpless and small. Despite being crafty enough to cheat using the methods he did, it’s like he skipped time from that flashback, to this fight in the arena. He didn’t grow beyond being that little boy, and he’s even aiming for the crown? After hearing him out, I have trouble accepting that he even befits the rank he even has, much less being a candidate for King through his own merits. I’m very disappointed. This duel arc was a waste of time.