The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 179

Episode 179.

179.

“By the way, what’s Kaiser doing?”

A somewhat sudden remark.

However, the ripple effect caused by that remark was greater than expected.

“Kaiser? Why are you suddenly talking about Kaiser?”

“Kaiser is also a Fratell, right?”

“Ah, that’s right. He’s the first Hidden Raid Boss, but why didn’t he participate? Are they not on good terms?”

“They’re not exactly close, lol.”

“I think he’s getting a quest from Luliel. There’s a rumor it’s a main quest.”

“Ah, I heard that too. Huh? Wait a minute. So, is it really because he’s busy clearing that main quest that he didn’t participate?”

“What? Main? Kaiser’s main quest?”

“Holy sh*t!!! Really!?”

The chat room instantly filled with talk about Kaiser.

The situation even stole the attention of foreigners as well as Koreans.

The relationship between Kaiser and the main quest had that much impact.

‘This is bad……!’

Zerfak became anxious at that.

To be honest, it would be a lie if Zerfak wasn’t interested, but this atmosphere wasn’t good.

Right now, the Hero Guild, not Kaiser, should be the main character.

If the conversation continued to drift towards Kaiser, the attention of the viewers he had gathered would turn to Kaiser, not the Hero Guild.

‘That can’t happen.’

He didn’t even want to imagine what scolding he would receive from Verze if that happened.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

“Okay, everyone, let’s try a little harder! We’re almost there. Just a little further and we’ll be at the Luidra habitat.”

“Yes!!”

“Woahhh!”

Fortunately, when Zerfak clapped his hands and changed the subject, the viewers naturally stopped talking about Kaiser and focused on the topic of Luidra.

-Hey, hey, it looks like they’re about to catch Luidra.

-The attack speed is insane. It’s their first try, but how are they going so fast? And with those scrubs.

-If you look closely, it’s not just scrubs. Just look at the equipment of the guys fighting at the front; it’s top-notch. Well, even considering that, it’s still fast.

-Zerfak is good at commanding.

-I thought he was only good at assassination and PvP [Player versus Player combat], but he’s good at attacking too. Seeing that he found the first Hidden Raid Boss, he seems to have excellent information skills.

-The Hero Guild isn’t a top-tier guild in the top 100 for nothing.

The reactions of foreigners were also significant.

-Luidra?? Hidden? True?? What the f*ck!

-Huh? Hero Crew? Wow, good job!!

-Look at all the foreigners flocking in, lol. The Hero Guild is really making a name for itself.

-There are a lot of kids abroad who know Verze but don’t know the Hero Guild, so Verze must be grinning from ear to ear right now, lol.

-Real lol.

Foreigners repeatedly brought up the Hero Guild and showed interest, and the name of the Hero Guild was naturally spreading worldwide in real-time.

The number of viewers was proof of that.

[Viewers: 31.51 million]

It rose exponentially, quickly surpassing 20 million and breaking through 30 million.

At this rate, reaching 100 million wouldn’t be impossible.

Considering that breaking 100 million viewers usually requires a solo raid by one of the top 10 guilds, it was a huge deal.

And if they succeeded in the raid?

It would properly engrave the existence of the Hero Guild into the minds of people all over the world.

How could Verze’s mouth not be hanging from ear to ear?

[Verze: Good, I like seeing you control public opinion. You’re doing very well. You’ll be arriving at the boss soon, right? Just do as you practiced.]

[Zerfak: Yes, I understand.]

[Verze: Remember that I promised you a promotion to the highest-ranking executive position if you successfully complete this mission. Do your best.]

[Zerfak: Yes! I will do my best.]

After finishing the whisper, Zerfak looked down at the attack team fighting with the golems above and clenched his fist.

‘Good……!’

Highest-ranking executive.

The position held by the founding members who had been with the Hero Guild since its early days.

Even joining that position as the lowest member was a huge benefit.

The distribution of profits and opportunities to participate in raids and events would immediately change.

And above all, he could have absolute power within the guild that no one could ignore.

‘If I finish this job well, my life will bloom.’

How much money did he lose in Rinnichi?

Zerfak was about to check the temperature of the Han River [a river in South Korea, often used metaphorically for suicide attempts due to financial despair] because he couldn’t handle hundreds of millions of debt.

Six months had passed since he belatedly started God of the Century and was fortunately noticed by Verze and raised as a super rookie.

He was deeply moved by the fact that he was now eyeing the highest-ranking executive position.

He was so proud of himself.

‘Realistically, they won’t promote me to the highest-ranking executive right away, but what does it matter.’

It was only a matter of time anyway.

If he developed to the minimum level that wouldn’t shock others, then he would become the highest-ranking executive.

“Team 1, a legion is coming from the right. Block them, and Team 2 and 3 to the front. Team 4 to the left, Team 5 and 6, go to each side for support!”

“Yes!!”

That fact made Zerfak command even more passionately.

The attack team users followed without complaint and admired the command that was appropriately executed according to the situation.

“Wow, Zerfak isn’t just good at fighting.”

“Is it because he’s watching from above?”

This level of command was familiar to Zerfak, who was a lord in Rinnichi.

There was a reason why Verze recognized his abilities.

Thanks to that, there were many crises, but they were all successfully resolved and they were soon able to reach their destination.

Ting-

[You have successfully completed the attack on the Luidra Legion.]

[Rankings will be determined according to the points contributed to the attack, and rewards will be distributed differently according to the ranking.]

[Ranking]

-1st place…….

-11th place…….

…….

“Nice! I’m in first place for points!”

“Ah…… 11th place is a shame. If I had earned just 5 more points, the reward would have been enhanced.”

“Wow, even after doing this, I’m in 74th place. Well, it was still fun.”

Some cheered with joy, while others sighed with regret.

Still others were simply satisfied with having had this experience.

There were various reactions, but one thing was clear: it wasn’t a bad reaction.

That was the same for the viewers.

-It feels like watching the reactions of newbies. It makes my heart feel warm for no reason.

-When would they ever experience something like that? It’s fun.

-Well…… not just anyone can participate in raids. I see the Hero Guild in a new light for giving this experience. They could have monopolized it.

-Real. If it were one of the top 10 guilds, they would have monopolized it right away. Who would share the first raid boss?

-The Hero Guild will make a big leap forward after this.

There were almost no negative comments, and most were filled with positive comments.

He was enjoying that heartwarming atmosphere for a moment.

-So, is the appetizer over now?

-Is something big coming?

-When do we eat the main dish? Zerfak, I’ve prepared five diapers now.

-Real, hurry up…… I feel dizzy.

One by one, they started to come up, and before he knew it, chats full of anticipation began to replace them.

Of course, that was inevitable.

[Would you like to start the Hidden Raid Boss, ‘Terrible Nightmare, Luidra’ raid?]

[The Luidra raid is limited to 15 people or less.]]

[It has been confirmed as the first discovered raid boss, so first-time benefits will be given upon defeat.]

[Upon defeat, you can definitely acquire Luidra-related equipment items.]

The Luidra raid was about to begin.

Now, just one step further and the raid would begin.

“Okay, then let’s start the Luidra raid! Attack team members, please prevent the golems from coming to us as you have done so far.”

“Yes!”

Faced with such a situation, Zerfak boldly stepped forward as if to meet everyone’s expectations.

Then, the trial members followed.

As each of them entered, and the last fifteen people entered, a message appeared.

[The Hidden Raid Boss, ‘Terrible Nightmare Luidra’ raid can only be entered by up to 15 people.]

[The number of people has been confirmed.]

[A dream barrier is formed in Luidra’s habitat.]

At the same time, a semi-transparent barrier was created between the attack team and the trial team.

In the same space, but in different spaces.

An absolute barrier was formed that could never be interfered with except by Luidra and the entering personnel.

[Have foolish humans who want to dream forever come again today.]

Then came the seductive voice of a woman.

The source of the voice was above.

A huge eye in the dark clouds formed only inside the barrier was looking down here. The moment he felt a chill at the creepy scenery that didn’t match the voice.

Kooong! Koong! Koogoong!

A huge tombstone fell to the ground.

As the tombstone embedded in the ground emitted light, the scenery was instantly dyed with color.

The sky was a jumble of purple, vermilion, and white, and the ground was also dreamlike as if all sorts of colors were combined.

As if only the world inside the barrier had become a different world, a bizarre landscape combining all sorts of colors was completed.

Saaa-

And in between, a woman appeared.

A beautiful appearance that made you gasp. A seductive atmosphere that captivated men’s hearts.

She had a huge scythe in her hand, reminiscent of a succubus in mythology.

[You have encountered the Terrible Nightmare and Dream Witch, Luidra.]

[Luidra]

-Title: Hidden Named Raid Boss

-Type: Witch

-Characteristics: Dream Room, Nightmare Room

-Description: The master of nightmares and the witch of dreams who gives sweet dreams to some and terrible nightmares to others.

Having lived for a long time, she possesses great power.

However, in the past, she met her death for some reason and fell asleep, but she woke up from her sleep earlier than the scheduled period and did not fully recover her strength.

[The Luidra Raid begins.]

It was the beginning of the Luidra Raid.

The chat room was in chaos at the scale of the raid that even changed the surrounding scenery.

-Wow, crazy!! Is this really a boss in the Fratell section?

-Heol. Even named? Hidden and named? Seriously crazy.

-Noona’s [term of endearment for an older sister or female friend] force is trembling…… Maybe it wouldn’t be bad to die to a boss like that?

-That’s a bit…… Uh, or is it? It might be okay…….

-Noona, I’m dying.

-A seductive black-haired, white-skinned beauty with a scythe? This is the country.

-To think I’d see this scale in Fratell. Mr. Dating Sim did something. I’m going to rewatch this broadcast twenty times.

Since the boss they were seeing for the first time was showing off such a large-scale effect, it was inevitable that attention would be focused on it.

If that was the case for those watching on the broadcast, what about the attack team watching in front of them?

“Crazy…….”

“This is a raid boss……? T, this is a different level!”

“Are we catching that now? We’re at the same level?”

“Wow, they’re not scared. Look at their eyes. Is this the Hero Guild?”

“Not just anyone can be an executive.”

The creepy sensation coming from the dreamlike atmosphere.

They were just in awe of those who didn’t get scared at all even in the face of this and took a battle stance like machines.

Even if it was virtual reality, the pressure felt in front of them was real.

While they were admiring, the raid began.

[Those who have come to my paradise…… I will punish you!]

Kyahahahahaha!!!

A woman’s laughter that seemed to tear her ears was heard, and soon after, her huge eyes closed.

Then, a huge orb was created in the scenery that had been dyed dreamlike.

[Phase 1 begins.]

[Hidden Raid Boss, Luidra, manifests the characteristic ‘Dream Room’.]

It was Luidra’s mascot-like characteristic, the Dream Room.

A type of one-on-one that randomly invites one person to the Dream Room to face the source of Luidra.

Of course, she can never be defeated in the Dream Room, which can be said to be Luidra’s space.

It was a fraudulent characteristic, but it was also the only weakness.

‘If you drop the essence of the dream, you can buy some free deal time.’

If one minute passes after being invited to the Dream Room, the essence of the dream is created, and if you endure until then and pick it up, the real Luidra stops moving.

That time was about 10 seconds.

10 seconds of free deal time was very precious in the raid.

If fifteen people put in the maximum burst deal that can be said to be a finishing move during that time, they could do tremendous damage.

‘Save your skills and endure as much as possible, and when the free deal time comes, deal damage.’

It was possible to keep repeating that.

A strategy that required memorizing patterns, where even one mistake was not allowed.

How many times did he clash with that guy to memorize and study for this?

‘Phase 2 is tricky, but…… it’s enough to wake up that spirit.’

If they successfully awakened that sealed spirit, which could be said to be the only strategy, they could safely pass Phase 2.

“Just go as prepared.”

“Yes, Zerfak.”

“As you all know, that b*tch is a named boss. There is no second time. Let’s all do it without mistakes.”

“Yes, I understand!”

Named Boss.

A boss that disappears permanently once defeated.

That was why the Hero Guild was publicly recruiting attack teams, turning on broadcasts, and maximizing the scale.

This would be the first and last try.

After this try, Luidra could only be seen through the Hero Guild’s broadcast.

‘Mistakes are not allowed.’

He would definitely succeed, shine the name of the Hero Guild, and win the highest-ranking executive position!

With that determination, Zerfak glared and took a stance.

[Player ‘Glide’ is invited to the Dream Room.]

[You have received an invitation that cannot be refused.]

[Glide is forcibly moved.]

‘Good. I can trust Glide.’

Coincidentally, the member invited was Glide, one of the talented executives.

The flow was good.

It was when Zerfak smiled and put strength into the hand holding the sword.

-Uh? What is that? Something strange is falling from the sky?