章 106: Hell has a tax?

"Just to confirm, is what is written here real?" I asked anxiously.

"You should know Mr. Smith, these are records of your own making." The clerk replied smugly. 

In my hands was a ranking. One I didn't even know existed. 

Rankings were used as both measures and standards of performance. It enforced a single rule. No matter how perfect everyone was, there had to be a first and a last.

Incentives and penalties were usually tied to positions in such rankings, compelling everyone to do better because no one wanted to be at the bottom. 

The tablet I had in my hand displayed the following information. 

[Deathfall Annihilation Ranking - North America - Wraith division - July 24, 2023]

Ranking | Graveyard Id |Total Points | Profession | WinChance% | Payout

1st Limitless 2175 pts Mercenary 0.0002% 500/1

2nd SacredEdge01 684 pts Mercenary 40% 3/2

3rd DeathWalker 654 pts Mercenary 35% 9/5