The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 124

124.

“Wow, this isn’t working.”

“……Master, you look so pathetic.”

“Lizariza.”

“Ahem.”

Jihad and Eliza gave him a look of utter disappointment.

Even Charlie, who wanted to defend his lord’s dignity, opened his mouth but couldn’t find the words and closed it again.

Despite his Guardians’ reactions, Do-hyun didn’t care.

“I had no choice. Otherwise, I’d have been followed all day.”

It wasn’t a foolish head-on collision, but a planned action.

“-The third fragment of fate sleeps. Acquire a clue to the fragment of fate.”

Because of the main quest and the class quest, he had to get a clue about the fragment of fate. If he attracted too much attention from the users, he wouldn’t be able to move comfortably.

Gazes would follow him wherever he went.

And if it ended there, it would be fortunate, but some would suspect something.

‘It’s better not to get caught yet.’

Now, he was confident that he could win against anyone, even with a level difference of about 10.

Whether it was ten or dozens of people.

No matter how much the users in this section attacked together, they wouldn’t be weaker than the Destroyer Gaiman.

So, he confidently uploaded the video, but…….

‘Interfering with the main quest is another story.’

Before reaching the maximum level of 100…… no, at least until arriving at the Empire, it was better to keep it a secret.

If possible, it would be even better to keep it a secret beyond that.

“-Indeed……! As expected of our Master. This foolish sword could not fathom the Master’s deep insight.”

“-Well…… it sounds plausible when I hear it?”

“-Lizariza!”

Do-hyun chuckled, watching the three change their attitude immediately.

These guys were always the same.

The problem was that even they admitted that the plan was excellent, but there were no gains.

‘Even so, I can’t believe no one knows.’

Even though he had been investigating while diverting attention so diligently, there wasn’t a single NPC [Non-Player Character] who knew even the ‘fate’ of the fragment of fate.

Well, how could they know about something that disappeared over a thousand years ago, even its history?

Even the lord who was guarding the fragment of fate didn’t know it was the fragment of fate, so it was all said and done.

Nothing visible with the Eye of Truth either…….

‘It must be inside the castle after all.’

Gamilion said that the lord was unknowingly guarding it, so it was probably true.

In the end, he had to enter the castle.

Having grasped the situation, Do-hyun clicked his tongue in disappointment.

‘Ah, it would have been perfect if this had worked.’

Although the purpose was to divert the attention of the users, it wasn’t like Do-hyun was just blindly charging in.

He had some expectations.

[Red Phoenix Feather Badge]

-Grade: Heroic

-Description: Sir Lebed, the great knight commander of the Lair Knights.

This is a specially crafted badge with a red phoenix feather symbolizing him, only seven of which were made. It will prove that you are in a close relationship with him.

Do-hyun had the Red Phoenix Feather Badge he received for being Lebed’s benefactor.

Since there was a phrase saying it would prove a close relationship, he thought that proving he was on intimate terms with Lebed might get him in…….

‘But I was spectacularly wrong.’

He was thoroughly rejected.

Just being acquainted with a famous powerhouse wasn’t enough to have a private audience with the lord.

“-This is, Sir Lebed’s badge…… I’m sorry for not recognizing it. However, I am very sorry to say that the lord is currently away…… I will pass it on when he comes, but please don’t expect too much.”

When he showed the feather badge, the guard was very troubled and didn’t know what to do, but in the end, he gave a rejection.

At that, Do-hyun was convinced.

Probably, there was a high probability that he wouldn’t get a call even if the lord came back.

Maybe the lord was already inside, but they couldn’t say it directly, so they were faking it.

‘It is strange.’

Do-hyun, recalling the guard’s reaction, stroked his chin and then let go.

There was no way to know right now anyway.

He couldn’t enter the castle right now, so worrying about it would only waste time.

“Let’s go, guys.”

“-Yes, Master.”

“-Liza!”

“-What, where are you going?”

Do-hyun grinned, watching them answer one by one.

“We have to go test it.”

When you get a new reward, you have to use it.

The most exciting time when playing an RPG [Role-Playing Game] game was when you first got to use the rewards you earned.

* * *

Just before nightfall, a forest with the moon hanging askew.

A beast was howling among the bushes faintly tinged with moonlight.

Grrr…….

It was a wolf.

Fierce claws and sharp fangs that seemed to tear anything easily, spine-chilling golden eyes, gray fur tinged with moonlight.

And even the unique threatening growl.

Grrr…….

Everything was like a wolf, but it was not an existence to be dismissed as just a wolf.

Bipedal instead of quadrupedal.

A muscular body that seemed to burst and a huge size reaching 3M.

[Lycanthrope]

The race of the full moon, Lycanthrope.

A frequent subject of fantasy and the so-called werewolf!

As often depicted as a powerful being, the Lycanthrope in God of Creation was by no means a weak monster.

“What? You’re saying Orcs are the real deal? Pfft, you haven’t met a Lycanthrope.”

“No, Sargis is the real legend. Orcs were at least simple and ignorant, but these guys surround you in groups!”

“If that’s all, you’re lucky. Night is real hell. Damn PK [Player Killer] bastards…….”

Its power made the Orcs, who had caused the beginner alert, seem ‘trivial’, and its intelligent combat style reminded people of Raptors!

An ordinary monster that made party hunting essential!

That was the Lycanthrope.

Whimper…….

But the current Lycanthrope didn’t feel any majesty or threat.

It was just cowering like a frightened mutt, trembling.

The pupils of the retreating creature shook violently.

Reflected in its trembling eyes were two men in armor, and

Swish, stab! Crunch!

The sight of their comrades being brutally slaughtered by them.

[Celestial Transformation transforms into Taxinel’s Blue Sword.]

[The effect of Monster Slaughterer is applied, increasing damage by 8%.]

[The additional damage of Swordsmanship Proficiency LV15 is applied.]

When the man in the dark armor swung his sword, his comrades were helplessly cut down.

Roar! Howl!

When they rushed in, taking advantage of the gap, they were already far away and couldn’t close the distance.

Footwork that was hard to believe, considering he was wearing such heavy armor.

[The effect of Light Body eliminates the speed reduction penalty of plate armor.]

[Nimble Footwork is activated.]

[Movement speed increases as you move. Currently increased by 6% with 3 stacks.]

It was thanks to the effects of Taxinel’s dark armor and shoes.

He was able to move even faster than before, even while wearing armor.

This wasn’t the end.

Howl!

The comrades who had been waiting for Do-hyun to retreat rushed in from all directions, thinking this was their chance.

Surrounded on all sides, there was nowhere to escape.

Thud.

In the end, the only option left was to go into the air.

As Do-hyun jumped into the air, the Lycanthropes swung their claws as if they had been waiting for it.

This was the Lycanthropes’ hunting method.

Surrounding and cornering them, inducing them to jump, or unilaterally catching them.

“-If you get surrounded, it’s over. You always have to watch the space well.”

That was why users always formed a party here.

Because if a situation like this came up, there was no way out.

In other words, Do-hyun was about to become a skewer in the air without being able to do anything.

Howl?

Grrr……?

That was definitely normal.

[The effect of Aerial Walk allows you to jump once in the air.]

Thud.

Until Do-hyun jumped once more in the air.

The Lycanthropes were dumbfounded at the sight of him moving as naturally as if there was an invisible foothold in the air.

Swoosh-

Black threads surrounding the leftmost tree, the rightmost tree, and the tree where they were in a triangular shape were revealed.

[Fuse – Uses ‘Embrace of Darkness’ on the thread.]

It was the fuse that had been installed in advance before luring them here.

Until now, they didn’t know because it was dark and the color was faint.

Gr, Grrr!

The Lycanthropes, instinctively feeling something was wrong, turned their tails and ran away, but

[Fuse – Detonate is used.]

Do-hyun was one step faster.

—!!!

It was a silent explosion.

A chain explosion occurred as if fireworks made of darkness were exploding, sweeping through the Lycanthropes, but the forest was quiet.

An incongruity as if you had accidentally muted a scene in a movie.

[You have defeated a Lycanthrope.]

[You have defeated a Lycanthrope.]

…….

[Your level has increased.]

“Wow.”

Do-hyun, who didn’t expect them to die in one hit, whistled.

‘No, is the damage really this high?’

He had installed it up to the maximum distance, but even considering that, the damage was abnormal.

Lycanthropes were specialized in regeneration rather than attack power.

They were the ones who gave users headaches by fighting based on their tenacious vitality and high intelligence.

Although he had added some seasoning, he had caught those guys in one hit?

‘Maybe Do-boong was the strongest after all?’

Of course, he didn’t mean it sincerely.

If that were really the case, the thief would have been the strongest in mass hunting.

The secret to this bizarre deal was Do-hyun himself.

Do-hyun, who already had high stats, had made tremendous stat upgrades by catching Gaiman this time.

‘I can’t ignore the fact that Celestial Transformation’s grade has increased either.’

And Do-hyun was confident that Celestial Transformation’s upgrade played a big role in this.

[Celestial Transformation devours the Brilliant Taxinel’s Blue Sword.]

[Devours a weapon with a higher grade than the current grade. Measures whether the user can digest it.]

[Measurement complete.]

[Successfully devoured and the grade is adjusted to the user’s level.]

[Celestial Transformation’s grade becomes Heroic+.]

[The basic options of all devoured weapons are adjusted to Heroic+ grade and applied.]

Before coming to the field, he had the sword of Taxinel devoured, and the grade had risen as if he had met the activation conditions.

Thanks to this, Do-hyun was able to handle all weapons with the attack power of Heroic+ grade.

In an instant, he had at least five more Heroic+ weapons.

There were differences in special options, but even considering that, it was a tremendous thing.

‘Keu……. It’s really a scam. This is why you use Mythic items.’

It wasn’t for nothing that it had the title of a weapon containing the authority wielded by that Kasier.

And what was a scam wasn’t just this.

Swish-!

Cough! Clang!

Do-hyun turned his head at the sound from the side.

“-Hmm!”

There was Charlie, fighting while holding three Lycanthropes together.

It was a disadvantageous battle of three against one, but Charlie showed no signs of exhaustion.

With a calm face, he gracefully deflected and pushed back attacks, leading the fight advantageously.

‘I thought he was okay, but he’s better than I thought.’

Lycanthropes are strong even when alone, but they become even stronger when there are many.

The fact that he was able to easily handle three of them was not something an ordinary Guardian would show.

But Charlie’s most outstanding ability was not his combat power.

Grrr…… Grrr…….

“-Where are you going? Your enemy is me.”

Excellent aggro ability.

He wasn’t even a tanker, but strangely, he held them well with just one sword so that the aggro didn’t jump.

It was the same with the Destroyer Gaiman, and it was the same now.

Even during this hunt, not a single Lycanthrope that Charlie had decided to hold on to had crossed over to Do-hyun.

“-What a vulgar way of fighting. Can you even call yourself bipedal with that? Tsk tsk, what a waste of two feet.”

“-Tsk, full of flaws. You can’t even kill an ant with that kind of attack.”

Cough! Howl!

“…….”

Seeing him make scathing criticisms even to monsters, one might reasonably suspect that he was drawing aggro with his mouth, but.

Objectively speaking, the secret to that aggro was Charlie’s swordsmanship.

Swish- Stab.

Whether it was a secret swordsmanship of Arlen Castle or Charlie’s own swordsmanship, he was good at deflecting and drawing in the opponent’s attacks.

Softness overcomes strength.

The way he gently received great power was like a giant wave.

‘Come to think of it, I’ve never seen Charlie’s information.’

From his first appearance until now, he had been so busy with a series of hectic events that he hadn’t even thought about it, but as he watched, he suddenly became curious.

What exactly was Charlie’s characteristic?

‘……Hmm. He seems to be fighting well on his own.’

There were still monsters left, but he decided to trust Charlie.

It was the demeanor a lord should show to trust his knight.

[Viewing Charlie’s information.]

Do-hyun, having finished his self-rationalization as if water flowing, opened the information window comfortably, taking a bystander’s stance.