The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 310

310.

[The former First Prince, ‘Byran de Arnis,’ has shown you a hidden history.]

[Recorded in the Book of Adventure.]

[Byran de Arnis’s body is disappearing.]

Like a message, Byran’s withered body gradually fades away.

The focus in his eyes disappears, his vitality ebbs, and eventually, even the strength to stand vanishes. He collapses to his knees.

[Byran de Arnis is watching you.]

Even in that state, he raises his head and looks at Do Hyun.

With earnest and desperate eyes, he says:

-……Garr…… ion…… stop…… please…….

“…….”

-He’s…… using…… the same method……. The Imperial Family’s blood…… Abyss…… consumption……. Please…… protect…… the Empire…….

That was the end.

He struggled to continue, uttering only fragmented words, and finally bowed his head.

His eyes, however, remained open with a desolate look.

Swish.

As I closed Byran’s eyes, a notification rang.

[Having received Byran’s memories, a sudden quest ‘Byran’s Will’ has been generated.]

[Byran’s Will]

-Rank: Sudden Quest

-Description: Just as ‘Byran’ experienced, ‘Garion Ban Rodman’ is trying to consume all the Imperial Family’s blood with the Abyss and ultimately devour the Empire.

‘Byran’ wants to stop ‘Garion,’ who betrayed him and threatens the Empire.

Continue his will so that he can rest in peace.

-Quest Success Reward: Guaranteed Garion’s main equipment item, 200,000 gold, maximum favor with all Imperial NPCs [Non-Player Characters], and the benefactor title of the Imperial Family.

-Quest Failure Penalty: The downfall of the Imperial Family.

Do Hyun’s eyes lowered.

As befitting a quest that could lead to the downfall of the Empire, the reward is extraordinary.

Clearing this one would make him a hero of the Empire.

But Do Hyun didn’t care about that right now.

‘Consumption…….’

I roughly guessed it from Byran’s memories, but this confirms it.

‘The Imperial Family’s bodies were red because of Garion.’

The Second Prince’s weakened body and obtaining the remnants related to disease from the Abyss Commander all make sense.

Garion, he was trying to eliminate Baharun and his children after Byran.

Charlie was genuinely furious about it.

-……It’s very similar to the tragedy I experienced.

The Arren tragedy and the tragedy Byran experienced.

These two had one thing in common.

That they began to collapse from within, consumed by the Abyss.

Chronologically, Charlie is from the past, so it might not be Garion’s doing, but paradoxically, that’s why it’s even more unforgivable.

-To think that the one who governs Arren Castle…… has forgotten history and is colluding with those disgusting things.

The low,沉声 [deep and resonant] voice filled the tomb densely.

I could feel an unbearable resentment in the moisture in his voice.

Even the resentment of a prisoner who lost his country toward the enemy country would not compare.

-My subordinates and colleagues…… countless people who shared my ideals could not even find their bodies and sank into the Abyss.

That was the voice of someone who had lost everything.

-Those who hated and loathed those monsters more than anyone else sacrificed themselves without hesitation to become like them. To give their loved ones a tomorrow.

“……Charlie.”

Subordinates, colleagues, lovers, even the lord they served.

Charlie endured even when his pride and self-esteem as a knight were trampled on and broken.

He moved forward even when all those who shared his ideals died and were no longer by his side.

Only for the peace of the Empire.

-When I first went back in time to dedicate myself to my lord, I was uneasy. I thought that even after so much time had passed, we still hadn’t shaken off the clutches of the Abyss.

“…….”

-But the moment I arrived in the Empire, I was relieved. It was the 모습 [image/appearance] we had so desperately wanted to regain. I comforted myself that in such a world, they could close their eyes in peace.

But the master of Arren Castle was tarnishing the peace that had been achieved.

Those who should have been at the forefront of chasing away the darkness were shaking hands with the darkness and holding a dagger.

-They didn’t sacrifice themselves for this kind of future.

How much weight is 담겼 [contained/imbued] in the peace he’s trying to destroy.

How many lives are laid beneath it.

He will never know.

-So, I have to make him know.

Gritting his teeth as if to crush them, a chilling sound echoed.

Do Hyun was silent in front of Charlie.

He could instinctively tell that no words would be comforting.

There was only one thing he could do now.

“Don’t worry. Soon, he will bitterly regret it at your feet.”

-…….

“Because I’m going to make it that way.”

-……Yes, my lord.

This time, it’s not just a victory in memory, but a true victory.

There was a chance of winning.

It was late for the Second Prince, but the Emperor and the First Prince were not completely consumed yet.

In other words, he hasn’t fully prepared yet.

‘If I let them know this, I can lead the troops and catch him.’

The Empire’s forces include the Magic Tower, the Knight Order, and the Imperial Knights.

Even if only the Seven Stars remaining in the city were to join, at least three or more would be attached, so no matter how talented Garion was as a knight, he wouldn’t be able to withstand it.

‘Whatever the reason, Byran, whom I had kept alive, also passed away.’

I don’t know why he kept him as a mummy, but this will definitely be a blow.

In fact, I learned the truth through this, so Garion was already a rat in a trap.

Of course, I didn’t intend to leave it to the Empire’s forces alone.

‘I need to give him a proper blow.’

At the very least, I had to watch Charlie stab that bastard with a knife to feel satisfied.

-Liza…….

-Umm…….

At the voices of Eliza and Jihad, who were watching the atmosphere that had suddenly become serious, Do Hyun turned around.

“Let’s go. Let’s go get Garion.”

-Yes, Master.

-Yes, Master.

-Liza.

However, Do Hyun couldn’t leave for over 30 minutes, compared to the spirited turn.

The reason was simple.

“……There’s no exit, why?”

-Th, that’s what I’m saying?

-Li, Liza!

There was an entrance, but no exit.

It was natural that there was none in the tomb, and it was the same even if I went back the way I came.

Even if I looked around with my eyes wide open, hoping that the Eye of Truth would activate, nothing changed.

-……It seems there are special conditions.

“…….”

Charlie seems to be right.

I can’t explain it otherwise.

“Eliza, didn’t you find anything? It doesn’t have to be something shiny.”

-Lizariza…….

-She said she looked around just in case, but there was nothing.

“Sigh…….”

Do Hyun expressed his frustration at Jihad’s translation.

The Eye of Truth is not activated, and even if I look around, there is nothing.

At least, it means that the conditions for leaving are not hidden inside.

“……Could it be that he designed it so that only he can leave?”

-……I think that’s right, Master?

-Lizariza…….

-It seems that’s the only answer.

Do Hyun exclaimed at that.

In this case, it didn’t matter even if someone found his weakness.

Because he can’t get out anyway.

On the other hand, he can enter at any time to kill or make a mummy.

‘Wow, he’s a thorough bastard. Really.’

As expected of a guy who has been deceiving Byran since he was young.

It’s absurd that I’m trapped in a situation where I found evidence, but it doesn’t matter.

I’m not an NPC, I’m a user [player].

There were plenty of ways to convey this news.

‘Even if I spread it on the community forum, it will be turned upside down.’

If I do that, the reward will be reduced, but it will be delivered very reliably.

But there was no need to go that far.

“Gamilion.”

[Yes, Successor. I’m listening. Did you find something?]

I can just ask Gamilion to deliver it with the communication orb I received.

“It’s too long to explain over the communication, but Garion is the mastermind. Garion killed the former First Prince Byran and colluded with the Abyss. I have solid evidence.”

[……I understand. I need to prepare.]

“Oh, but there’s a problem. I’m trapped right now and can’t get out, so I think I’ll have to ask you to deliver it instead…….”

[Yes? What do you mean…… Kyaaaaaaak!]

But that was then.

Suddenly, a tearing scream was heard over the communication orb, and then the mixed voices of many people were heard.

Do Hyun was startled by the sudden commotion and asked.

“What was that sound just now?”

[……Could you wait a moment, Successor?]

Silence followed the low voice of Gamilion.

‘What’s going on all of a sudden?’

Considering the sudden commotion and Gamilion’s serious voice, it’s certain that something happened.

Something suddenly happened in this situation?

‘I have a bad feeling.’

About a minute or so passed.

Gamilion’s urgent cry was heard.

[Successor! It’s a disaster…….]

He was explaining something, but Do Hyun couldn’t concentrate on Gamilion’s words.

To be exact, there was no need to.

Ding-

“……You crazy!”

The message that appeared in front of my eyes was telling me directly how the situation was going.

* * *

About 30 minutes before the message appeared in front of Do Hyun.

Imperial Palace, Second Prince’s room.

In a space where unauthorized access is prohibited, Garion was facing the Second Prince.

“Then rest in peace, Second Prince.”

“Thank you, Lord.”

To be exact, it was the moment when he was about to leave after laying the Second Prince in the bedroom and tending to him.

“Lord Garion.”

A warm voice was heard.

It was the Second Prince’s voice.

“Speak, Your Highness.”

“I’m so glad you’re here, Lord. You don’t have to go to such trouble…… I’m always causing you trouble because of me.”

“Don’t say that. It is a knight’s duty to serve Your Highness, who has the blood of the lord.”

At the calm tone, the Second Prince, Eden de Arnis, smiled.

He was always like that.

He always acted calmly as if it was just a duty, but his actions were not like that.

“Look at it now. While everyone is worried about getting sick and shying away, Lord Garion is always nursing me.”

“……Do you see it that way?”

“Yes, Lord. I am always grateful to you.”

Eden knew that was Garion’s way of expressing himself.

Eden regarded him as an uncle.

Although they were not related by blood, Garion was sometimes more reliable and reassuring than his father.

That’s why I always thought.

“I want to give Lord Garion a gift when I get better.”

“What is it?”

“Haha, wouldn’t it be boring if I told you now? Lord Garion will definitely like it. So please pray for my recovery.”

To give Garion what he wants most.

Of course, he didn’t tell me, but fortunately, I succeeded in finding out what he wanted most.

Even if I found out, it was very difficult to be fully prepared, but now that sincerity is 통한다고 [said to work/be effective], it was almost complete.

‘I also got a clue about the disease…… nothing could be better.’

But that was just what he said.

Even if something went wrong with himself, he was thinking of delivering only the gift.

“I am grateful just for the thought. I will always pray too.”

“You will like it very much.”

“I look forward to it.”

Garion smiled at Eden’s bold statement.

Then he got up from his seat.

“Then rest in peace.”

“Aren’t you coming tomorrow? You always said you would visit tomorrow, but why is your comment different this time…….”

It was then that he was jokingly saying that even the Lord was human.

Eden’s complexion hardened as he looked up at Garion with a smile.

Garion.

He had a cold face that he had never seen before.

“……Lord? What’s wrong?”

“A rat has come in. Thanks to him, my beloved brother passed away. Even revealing my secret.”

“Yes? A rat…… are you talking about?”

“Well, what can I do? It’s a bit early, but I have no choice but to start. I’m so glad I’ve been preparing for this situation since the last time. That’s why experience seems important.”

“……Lord, I don’t know what you’re talking about at all…….”

The moment Eden questioned the unknown sound.

“Cough…….”

Eden let out a short breath.

A piercing pain, as if his heart was burning, rushed in.

The pain that started from the heart spread throughout the body, and his mind became faint.

I could feel it instinctively.

That if I lost my mind like this, I would die.

“Lord…… a, a doctor…….”

So, I squeezed my vocal cords and made a voice that barely came out, but there was no answer.

I wondered if he couldn’t hear me, so I struggled to raise my head.

“……Lord?”

Eden saw it.

Garion’s lips, who was looking down at him coldly, were slightly raised with a bitter smile.

“Rest in peace.”

“Gasp, cough…….”

Eden, who was struggling to open his mouth as if in desperation, couldn’t say anything.

Even his vocal cords were burning now.

Feeling it spread from his neck to his face, Eden looked up at Garion with all his might.

Clench.

Was it because he was about to die that he was able to use his wit?

Eden, who was holding onto Garion’s clothes tightly, finally passed away.

As he took a step back, a transparent liquid was flowing down under his eyes as he fell helplessly to the floor.

Swish.

Garion, who was looking down at the scene indifferently, turned around.

He, who had 넘기며 [swept back] his hair back and left the room, headed for the Emperor’s residence.

And about ten minutes later.

“Kyaaaaaaak!!”

“Oh, my god! What is this…….”

“Hey, you! Bring the doctor! Hurry!!”

The Imperial Palace became quite noisy, and soon, shocking news spread throughout the Empire.

[The Second Prince of the Arnis Empire, ‘Eden de Arnis,’ has died.]

[Emperor ‘Baharun de Arnis’ has collapsed from shock.]

[A sudden quest may occur.]

“……What?”

“Huh?”

“H, His Majesty the Emperor has collapsed!”

“N, no way!”

And while everyone was surprised.

Inside Arren Castle.

“The preparation is…… not bad.”

Garion, who had finished 환복 [changing clothes] in the lord’s room, had become a knight as black as pitch.

He, who was armed with black from helmet to armor to shoes, muttered lowly.

“Then shall we begin?”

Garion Ban Rodman.

It was the moment when he began to move in earnest.