The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 152

152.

Dumbfounded sounds echoed simultaneously from all directions.

It was a rare spectacle. They looked at each other with blank faces, whispering for a moment.

Guards tilted their heads, wondering what was going on.

“N, no way!”

“What did I just see?”

“Crazy……!”

Starting with a horrified scream from somewhere.

“6,014 points? 6,014 points, you say??”

“No, is that even a possible score? Am I seeing things? Hey, someone pinch me.”

“What do you have to do to get that score? Is this even real!?”

“This is insane, really freaking insane. Wow! Wow!!!”

“Kaiser, is he really a god?”

“Kaiser Punch! Kaiser Punch! Kaiser Punch! Kaiser Punch! Kaiser Punch!”

As if the brief silence had been the eye of a storm.

Hamsters [referring to fans or followers] that dwarfed the previous ones erupted from all directions. It was such an unbelievable score.

Winning first place? Of course, everyone expected that.

He was the first to meet the Lord and cleared the Outlaw Challenge with dignity.

“Is getting an S-rank even the issue right now? How did he get over 6,000 points!?”

“No, there was controversy when the Empress first broke four digits, but this is… I’m too dumbfounded to even speak.”

“What’s there to say? A god did god things!”

“What’s the website address for the Kaisin Church again?”

Still, isn’t this score too much?

An overwhelming number that reaches six times that of the top-ranked players?

Even that was compared to the Empress, who was called the One-Man Army; the difference with others was even greater.

“Is it because he caught the Outlaw?”

“Maybe it’s because he met the Lord? But, does doing these two things make such a big difference…?”

“Of course, it makes a big difference! He’s the first to do two things, isn’t he??”

Naturally, controversy erupted, and users began to move busily.

“Spread the article quickly! Quickly!!”

“What are you doing not moving! It doesn’t have to be exclusive, just upload it as soon as possible!”

“Look at the scouts and reporters going crazy. Hehe.”

“It’s not just the reporters that are the problem right now. The news is spreading from the guilds, and the website is a mess. Everything is being turned upside down.”

“Wow… I was jealous of the people who saw Kaiser at Brion, but I’m getting it back like this. I’m so glad I didn’t graduate from Sargis.”

“No, when is Kaiser coming out? I’m going to get a stiff neck waiting!”

It was truly a historic event that surprised reporters, turned scouts upside down, and shocked all users.

Expectations for Kaiser, who had achieved this incredible feat, grew to the point where users were staring at the castle, waiting eagerly.

“Huh? Hey, look over there!”

“Someone’s coming out!”

“Is it Kaiser? Is it Kaiser!?”

Someone appeared on the second-floor terrace.

Only the silhouette was barely visible in the soft moonlight, but it was the shape of a man.

However, users could tell that he was not Kaiser.

“Blonde hair?”

“What? It’s not Kaiser? He’s not wearing dark armor.”

There was no user here who didn’t know the characteristics of Kaiser, the hottest topic.

That’s why it was even more puzzling.

If it’s not Kaiser, who would come out of the castle?

Other than Kaiser, the only people who could confidently show up on the second floor were high-ranking NPCs or the Lord…

“Huh?”

“…Could it be?”

At that moment, the users’ expressions gradually became strange.

-Hello, everyone.

The man on the second floor opened his mouth.

Whether it was thanks to the power of the item, his voice was very clear even though it wasn’t very loud.

Perhaps it was also thanks to everyone shutting their mouths and listening, thinking it might be him.

The blonde man, looking down at them with satisfaction, continued.

-To the Apostles, the residents of the city, and the knights and guards who protect the safety of the city. I’ve missed all of your faces.

A clear gaze and voice.

But there was some longing and bitterness in it.

Eventually, a user who couldn’t stand the curiosity shouted.

“W, who are you!!”

Was everyone thinking the same thing this time?

Everyone was just looking up at the man without anyone, user or NPC, listing their complaints. Everyone waited for the man’s mouth to open for several seconds.

-Ah, I’m late to introduce myself.

The blonde man, who opened his mouth after several seconds that felt too long, paused for a beat.

Then, he came forward a little more and looked over everyone carefully.

A body that was more gaunt than thin, and a young appearance.

“Huh?”

“A boy…?”

Looking at them, startled by his more youthful appearance than expected, the blonde boy, Jay Roodel, said.

-I will formally introduce myself. I am Jay Roodel, the Lord of this place.

“……”

“……”

One second. And two seconds.

Silence lingered, and then a thunderous roar erupted.

“Waaaaaaah!!!”

“The Lord has appeared!!”

“Everyone, turn on the video quickly! Take a picture, quickly!”

“T, that person is the Lord…!”

“Then, is that person the son of Zard Roodel!”

The Lord of Sargis’ impregnable fortress, shrouded in mystery.

It was Jay Roodel’s splendid appearance.

* * *

“Waaaaaaah–!!!!”

Do-hyun chuckled, hearing the shouts echoing from outside the castle.

“He’s doing well.”

-That kid is growing up like this. I feel strangely moved. My brother should have seen this.

Jin Roodel scratched his head, perhaps feeling awkward, and a smile spread across his lips.

He met eyes with Do-hyun and continued quietly.

-I was always worried. I wanted him to live the life he wanted to live freely, but his fate wouldn’t allow it.

“……”

-So, I thought. Let me tie up those greedy old men who would suppress Jay’s freedom. Then, at least he wouldn’t live as a puppet, even if he lived as a Lord. Well, I couldn’t even finish that and became a ghost.

Jin Roodel’s eyes grew heavy as he spoke with a chuckle.

He looked at Do-hyun with a rare, serious face and bowed deeply.

-Thank you so much. Really. I’ve received so much grace.

“…You’re welcome.”

-No. I know that these words of gratitude are endlessly insufficient. If I weren’t a ghost, I would want to do something for you… If there ever comes a moment when you need my help, I will definitely help you. I swear on my name.

Do-hyun wondered if there would ever be a day when he would receive help from a ghost, but he decided to nod.

His trembling voice was very sincere to ignore.

Do-hyun, feeling a little awkward with this heavy atmosphere, changed the subject.

“Are you going to stay by the Lord’s side now?”

Jin Roodel shook his head.

-That was a lie.

“…Pardon?”

-I can no longer be liberated or remain in this world. That strange energy has disappeared.

“Then…”

-What can I do? I’ll have to find a place in the afterlife.

“……”

Jin Roodel looked relieved as he said that.

-That kid is healthy now, and the corruption evidence I stole… no, gathered, has been delivered, so the rotten water can be cleaned up. I even saw that kid, who was like a child, giving a great speech, so isn’t this true liberation? If I still have regrets after this, I’m being selfish.

Jin Roodel really didn’t seem to have any regrets as he said that.

Jin Roodel smiled, unable to be more satisfied.

-Thank you again, Hero.

That was his last appearance.

[The negative energy remaining here disappears.]

Now, the allowed time was really up, and he disappeared.

Looking at his empty spot, Charlie opened his mouth.

-Unlike his appearance, he was a very warm-hearted man.

-Sniff… That’s right… Why is he being so sad? I’m crying my eyes out today, really.

-Lizariza…

Starting with that, Jihad and Eliza wiped away their tears.

It was a reaction befitting their sentimental nature.

Do-hyun chuckled, watching Eliza, who was hugging Jihad and sobbing as if she had never been sulking. He checked the remaining time.

[Remaining Time: 00:20:01]

’20 minutes… That’s ambiguous.’

It was a pity to turn it off like this, and the time was somewhat tight to do something.

It was time to use it as spare time.

And what he could do at times like this was this.

‘Then, should I try some card draws?’

The time had come to use the Superior Skill Gacha Ticket he had obtained by completing the quest this time.

However, there was one problem…

‘It’s a little difficult to go out now.’

It was difficult to go out to find a good spot because Jay Roodel was still giving a speech.

If he went out now, all the aggro [attention] would be drawn to him.

It was Jay Roodel’s first speech as Lord, and he couldn’t ruin it.

But it’s okay!

‘Hehe.’

He didn’t have to go out to find a good spot.

There had been a legendary saying in the God of Creation gacha gallery since before.

-If a good spot is land that receives good energy! Wouldn’t the true good spot be a sacred place that no one can approach!

Those words resonated with the hearts of countless gacha enthusiasts and gained sympathy.

They soon began to search for places that could be good spots.

There were several places that were narrowed down, and one of them was inside Sargis Castle.

-Gacha enthusiasts, think about it.

-A place where no one has set foot for a year and six months. How touching would it be to do the first card draw there.

-Maybe… Maybe a Legend rank will come out…!?

Of course, it was just nonsense.

From the fact that the gacha is chosen by location, it doesn’t make sense, and how can good things come out if you draw from land that hasn’t been proven probabilistically [based on probability]?

But even so, countless gacha gallery users longed for that moment.

The reason was one.

‘Because that’s romance.’

That was the best romance for gacha gallery users!

Now, that brilliant moment was given to Do-hyun.

‘I’ve been waiting for this moment.’

Not an excellent gacha enthusiast, but an ordinary person would not be able to imagine how excited Do-hyun was to receive the gacha ticket.

Jihad, looking at his half-turned eyes, asked with genuine surprise.

-Oh my, there are so many people like our master… Are humans originally like that, Charlie?

-Lizariza…

-Hmm…

This time, Charlie avoided answering, unable to shield him or agree with him.

Do-hyun, unaware of Charlie’s difficulties in protecting the dignity of mankind, was busy tearing the gacha ticket with great anticipation.

[Using a Superior Skill Gacha Ticket.]

Whoosh-

Then, ten cards rose up, emitting a dazzling light.

Another message was seen in Do-hyun’s eyes, which were shining at the exciting moment that he always saw.

[Eye of Truth is activated.]

At the same time, colors that couldn’t be seen were seen.

Soon, Do-hyun’s eyes widened.

‘Three cards…!’

There were three yellow cards!

The same number as at the Lair Temple, where there was a dragon dream omen!

Even this time, there were 6 silver cards and only one poop-colored card.

It was truly an amazing probability!

‘Ah… I believe.’

As expected, the legend of the gacha gallery was true.

Do-hyun, with ecstatic eyes, reached out his hand and stopped for a moment.

‘…The middle one is not allowed.’

Hadn’t he been badly hurt once before?

Do-hyun, who had learned from experience, twisted his hand.

After hesitating for a moment, he chose the right card, and the skill card turned over, scattering a dazzling yellow light.

[You have acquired the Heroic Skill ‘Ice Stream’.]