Want to Become a Top Ranker
Chapter 54 Just a Pink Bear Doll

"It's a lot.." I said I was at Stuttgarter station.

   I want to go the place promised by me and Novaria. I deliberately did not bring my vehicle so that it could take longer to be alone with him. Unfortunately even though it is now a holiday, the station remains crowded as usual.

   There are a lot of people who go by train here. Like that one family, maybe the three of them will go on vacation this weekend. 

   I checked my phone to see the current time. 

   "Still at 09:00, there's still time before the promised time." 

    The two of us decided to meet together at Berlintz City Park at 10:30. There is still about 1 hour and a half left for me to arrive on time. Still a long time anyway.I just wait for the arrival of the train as scheduled.

   The train to Berlintz is scheduled to arrive at 09.15am visible from the Departure Board.15 minutes from now. I sat in the prepared place to wait for the train.

    Next to me was a family sitting down too. 

   "Well, is the train coming soon?" said the child.

   "So soon, son, be patient" said his father.

   "I want to go to the amusement park!" whining that little boy.

   "Hustt! Later diomelin Ama guardnya loh." the mother also tried to calm him.

   "Ti.dak Mau!! I want to go now!" 

   The sound of whining and crying of the little boy was quite disturbing to me. I took my airpods out of my pocket and started wearing them in my ears.

   At least the sound of the child's whining can be muffled into smaller ones. I also watched my Smartphone while waiting for the train to arrive.

   See the News - news about Dungeon Break or the tower that appears suddenly. Like this news. Article from a major News Company in the Country, Rotschild Channel.

   They brought up the news of the appearance of the Dungeon Abroad which was still unresolved. Even most of the Rankers from all over the world had already tried to conquer that Tower but no one had been able to finish it either.

   In an unexpected situation, the little boy who was whining was in front of me with a confused face and put his index finger in his mouth. I also looked towards him.

  "What's the Deck?" ask me.

   "What is that big brother wearing in the ear?" while pointing towards the Airpods I was wearing.

   I pulled out one of the Airpods and showed it to her. "These are Airpods, their function is to listen to music." while smiling. 

   "Wahh! Can I wear it?" Chirped the little boy while feeling amazed by his Airpods.

   I gave him a pair of Airpods. Counting to help her parents made her feel calm. "Here, let brother put it all in your ears, yes." I replied.

   "I'm sorry if he makes you troubled." said the mother of the child.

   "Father, ma'am, it's not a hassle" I argue.

   The airpods are already installed in the ears. I played a song from my smartphone so she could hear his voice from the Airpods. 

   "Wahh! There's a sound in my ear. Mother Mother.. There is a sound of music in my ears." said the little boy as he moved his mother's heels with a wide smile.

   "Haha yes, son. now you are calm, yes, sit here." said the mother, patting the empty space next to her.

  The boy sat quietly beside his mother while listening to music using my airpods. I'm also happy to be able to help their family. Although not too big.

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   15 Minutes passed….

  The train to Berlintz has arrived. Suddenly, me and the little family next to me instantly stood up simultaneously. The mother told her son to give her airpods to me.

   "Give back my Nak's airpods to the Big Brother." the mother ordered.

   The little boy took the airpods out of his ear and gave them to me. "This is the Airpods.. Thanks yeah!" reveal the little boy with a big smile implied on his face. 

   "Everything.. Be a good boy." I replied by rubbing the little boy's hair.

   "Good Brother.." 

   "Thank you Dek has been minjemin Airpods for a while. It can calm himself who was whining." said his father.

   "Sama-sama is also sir.well, I am also happy to see her cheerful again." answered me while standing up.

   "We go first to the deck." said his parents while holding the little boy's hand.

   "Bah Brother!" continued the little boy while looking back, at me.

   "Well." I waved to his little boy.

  I went to get on the train afterwards…

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  1 Hour Passed…

  I finally arrived in the town of Berlintz. I walked to the meeting place, Berlintz City Park.

   Lots of people passing by here, their clothes look very modelist. Like someone in front of me, he was wearing a Green Hoodie with the Luma Brand. 

   There are also those who wear long blazers, dresses and other kinds. Maybe because it's Weekends and also Berlintz City is the Capital so the entertainment center is here all.

   I walked through the crowd of pedestrians, the sound of cars passing by filled the city. The weather was clear with a bit of heat. Luckily I used a hat to block out the light.

   With both hands I put in my pocket, I walked slowly to the rhythm of their footsteps. Most travelers come from a family that is on vacation.

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   Arrive at the meeting place….

  Novaria has not arrived. I decided to wait for him under the Shady Tree, after all I came 10 minutes earlier than the schedule should have been. I kept silent on the trunk of the big tree behind me.

   People passed by in front of me quickly. I don't know what they're after until they're in such a hurry. Until I saw a poster attached to a lamp post. It turned out that today and in this place, there would be an entertainment Event. They look rushed like that.

   5 Minute Walk….

  I looked to the right and to the left in the hope that Novaria had come. Although there is a long garden chair, but everything is fully filled with no space at all. It made me have to stand up.

   Until the time showed at 10:28, I finally saw Novaria who was in a hurry here. I got up from my backrest and fixed the position of the hat I was wearing. I raised my hand so he could see me.

   He looked at me as I raised my hand. He replied to her by raising his hand as well while smiling widely. He ran after seeing me.

   "Huh.sorry to make you wait a long time Raph.." panting. 

   "Father Kok, anyways I've just arrived, too" I told him by lying to him.

   His breathing was also seen panting, like he was exhausted because he ran earlier. I waited for him to rest. 

   Novaria immediately straightened her body and looked no longer exhausted after resting for a moment. I asked him about today's agenda.

  "Where are you going Nov? You haven't said anything." while looking at him.

    "I haven't told you yet?" Novaria tilted her head slightly.

    "Nov, not yet" I replied.

    "I'd like to take you to an Entertainment Event nearby. But I forgot to tell him yesterday." 

   Apparently someone seems to be able to forget yes. hahaha.I laughed a little while closing it with my finger.

     "Event entertainment stuck in that poster huh?" While pointing towards the Poster attached to the Buffer Pole.

   He also looked in the direction he pointed. 

     "Yes Raph. That event, he said we could get a prize if we could go on stage."

     Then it looks like we have to hurry there. I saw a lot of people running there. 

     "Yaudah let's Nov over there. I've seen so many people go there in such a hurry." 

    "Come Raph! We'll never get to the front again." she excitedly pulled my hand after that.

   I who was pulled by him was forced to move my legs quickly to the rhythm of his footsteps. 

   "Yahh, not to the front most place deh.." said Novaria with a slightly sad tone. 

   "Udah gapapa, let's just look here." I stroked his back.

   "Try me, I came more quickly. It must be on the front right now" he said.

   Want to come the fastest, it does feel a little impossible to be on the front. I arrived early and many people have gone here. 

   The show began. Novaria and I looked at the show calmly.

   "HAAALLOO YOU'RE ALL HERE!" shouted the host who was on stage. Everyone greeted the host excitedly. "YOU CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT RACE WE'RE GOING TO HAVE THIS TIME!" Everyone present answered at the same time. "YES!" 

   "Haha.. Your excited voice in the scorching weather indicates that you are all looking forward to the Event very much." said the host as he moved towards the Audience. "Well, don't waste a lot of time. Let's show you the grand prize this time." He pointed with both of his open hands towards the closed curtain behind him.

   Everyone seemed curious about the grand prize this time. No exception Novaria who also curious. His tightly clenched hands showed that he was very curious about the gift.

   "Let's count together to see the main prize!" while directing a live voice recording device called Mairofone to the audience. "1.." all the audience followed his speech. "2..." This is the moment most Audiences are waiting for. "That!!!" A curtain was open.

   The contents of the curtain was a huge pink teddy bear. For a big event like this, the main prize they offered was just a Doll? Are they trying to make entertainment by making jokes?

   I don't know what the organizers think. But the response of the audience even looks happy and excited. Novaria was definitely not interested at all in the grand prize…

   I glanced at him. My mind is wrong. Novaria's eyes seemed to sparkle like they wanted the big doll. Looks like I also want the Doll thanks to Novaria. 

   "OK. race this time playing a tool that we provide." said the host while referring to the side of the stage. 

    A device appeared with a hoverboard carrying the device up onto the stage. A Beam that stands upright with inside looks like a Replica Gun connected to a large monitor screen.

    "Our game this time is to shoot the target with this replica gun. Whoever earns the highest point, is entitled to bring the ultimate prize.." 

   WOOOO

   The audience clapped loudly. I'm pretty confident about getting the grand prize. The results of my training can be useful in a place like this as well.

   "The players are only given 10 seconds to play this tool.As many participants are present, the organizer has the main vision for all participants to play it." 

   10 Seconds is quite a short time. For ordinary people, it may only be able to shoot about 1-2 targets only. But for me, I might be able to hit the target of about 10 in 10 seconds.

   "OKAY! The participants please queue up to take the stage and do not fight yes.everybody will be able to try the game really.." said the Host by arranging the participants who want to try it.

   "Let's follow Raph! I want that big doll!" novaria eagerly wanted to try it.

   "All right" I replied.

   Everyone present began to queue in 4 rows. Fortunately, there are 4 tools available. It is inconceivable if the tool was only 1. maybe chaos would occur. Novaria and I split up the ranks to get the highest score. The queue is quite long anyway.it will probably take a long time to be able to climb the stage.

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  A Few Hours Passed…

   The queue did not end either. Just a few more steps for me to get on stage. The person in front of me looking around seems like he's an expert at weapons. I could see the muscles in his arms were already expanding. 

   "Next.." 

  The person behind me immediately went up to the stage and went inside the Tool. Because the beam looked dark from the outside, I couldn't see how he was shooting. It's just that when I saw the scores seen on the Board move it, I was quite surprised. He got 10 points. Which meant, within 1 second he could sweep away 1 target. 

   The man got out of the device and went off the stage. I glanced at the man for a moment.

   "Next.."

  I immediately got into the tool. Unexpectedly, it turns out there are 2 pistols in here. That feeling when I was raised to the stage, I had quite a glimpse that there was only 1 gun. But this is an advantage for me. 

  I took the two guns and held them tightly. A small screen was shown in front of me. There was a target of a very many birds flying. Fill my name on the screen afterwards.

   [ Ready! GO ]

  I fired two guns at the birds. 2..4..6.8. birds are shot at once. Within 10 seconds, I managed to collect a score of 18. That far exceeds the average. I put the replica gun back and went outside.

  Outside, many people were glancing towards me. I was not too surprised by that, with the score I got, my winning percentage was very high. I went down the stage ignoring their eyes. Hopefully no one can catch up with my score until the end of the game.

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  "Because all the participants have followed the show. now only the announcement of the winner.it seems the audience has guessed who the winner is not.." 

   CANA!

  "Well, for the winner is.." a loud voice is heard following the reading of the winner.

   Everyone seemed to be hoping that he would be the winner. Novaria also had little hope that he won and earned the grand prize. He prayed with closed eyes and hands that held each other tightly.

   "RRRAAAPHAELL…. IGNITEE!" shouted the host.

   Novaria looked at me for a moment. He was seen putting on a happy face when he heard my name was chosen to be the winner.

   "You won Raph!!" the spirit of Novaria moved my shoulders.

   "Please for the winner to come forward and go on stage to take the grand prize."

   I rushed towards the stage. Everyone glanced over as I walked past them. There are some people who don't seem happy with my victory. 

   "It's only natural that he won. he's from the venerable Ignite family.." 

   "Why should any member of the Ignite family follow this game.." 

   I ignored all the whispers heard by me. Arriving at the stage, I was greeted by the host.

  "Here is the winner! Congratulate Raphael Ignite." Introducing me with his right hand referring to me.

   The sound of applause enlivened his show. 

  "Can you give a word or a sentence to the audience?" while giving Mairofone to me. I picked up the Marifonenya and started talking.

  "Ehem.. first of all, I thank you for the applause." I cleared my throat to get the attention of all of them. "Maybe there are some people who are not happy when I win the show. But believe me, everyone can reach that level by trying hard. Reduce your talk and Increase Action!" I say to all of them.

   I gave the Mairofonen back. "Applause once again to Raphael Ignite, who has won the event this time," he said in applause.

   "You may take the main prize of Raphael, or I may say Mr. Raphael in honor of a member of the Ignite family" he told me.

   "Call me Raphael. Don't be so formal just because I'm part of the Ignite Family."

   "Haha.. All right, then this is the Main Gift." handed me the big pink teddy bear. 

  After getting this big doll, I went back down and met Novaria. I want to present this doll to her. 

  Clasping tightly onto the Bone, I walked through the crowd again. 

  "Congratulations Raphael!" Novaria clapped her hands.

     "Thank you Nov.." I said back. "And so, here's the doll for you. I did deliberately give it to you that I won." while giving her the big doll.

   She seemed to have no idea that I was giving her the big doll I got for her. He looked happy and accepted it with pleasure. "Thank you dear.." with happiness implied on his face.

   Because the show is over and the day has begun to afternoon, Novaria and I decided to go home now. We both went home by train together.

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  On Train….

  Novaria seemed to fall asleep beside me holding tightly to the doll I gave her. It seemed like he was exhausted after attending the event. He's asleep right now.

  I smiled at him too 

and try to stroke her hair. 

   "I think you're really tired, Nov.." I said while stroking his hair. He moved while asleep and started leaning on my shoulder at this moment. 

   I held her tightly from the side to make her feel more comfortable…