"You don't want me get famous?" I raised my eyebrow.
"It's more complicated than that. Our society remains peaceful because the citizen know there are enough S Rankers they can rely on in emergencies. If word got out that even stronger individuals existed, it would throw the entire ranking standard into a mess..
I could see his point. It wasn't just about society—other S Rankers wouldn't be too happy knowing they were no longer the top dogs.
On top of that, it would devalue their achievements. In a society that treated S Rankers like celebrities, it would be a huge blow—not just to them, but also to the companies that sponsored them.
"So why are you telling me this?" I asked, leaning back slightly. "You could just say I'm an S Rank like everybody else and call it a day."
