The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 187

187.

[Verze: What are you doing! Get a grip, Zelfac.]

[Verze: Have you forgotten what’s at stake?]

[Verze: At best, he’s alone. He’s holding on well, but there’s a limit. Can’t you see he’s exhausted?]

At that moment, the Master’s voice rang out.

Thanks to that, Zelfac, who had snapped back to his senses, shook his head vigorously.

The Master was right.

He was momentarily overwhelmed by Kaiser’s godlike control, but Kaiser is also a user playing the same game.

A user with the same system: they die when their health is depleted, can’t use skills without mana, and falter when they run out of stamina.

And right now, Kaiser’s condition was the worst it could be.

[Health is below 5%.]

[Stamina is below 10%. Breathing is becoming labored.]

[If stamina is completely exhausted, movement will be severely restricted.]

[Mana is below 1%.]

[Ice Stream is forcibly stopped due to insufficient mana.]

He was fighting by pushing himself to the absolute limit.

The repercussions were clearly showing.

Swoosh-! Thud!

Wobble-

“Huh? I hit him.”

“The attack worked! He’s tired too, quickly take him down!”

“Woooaaah!”

“That damn Ice Stream is gone too. Now’s our chance!”

Kaiser, who had been dodging every attack like a machine and countering, had finally allowed an attack.

Although it was a small amount of damage that couldn’t even be called a fatal wound.

But that was enough.

The fact that an attack worked on him had a huge impact on morale.

They realized that Kaiser, who had felt like a god, was ultimately just another person.

The same went for Zelfac.

‘What kind of 모습 [appearance] did I show?’

Maybe he had poked something he shouldn’t have?

No, the opposite. If he didn’t get Kaiser now, he never would.

If he went over to the Empire, he would have the Master and the main base, but there was nothing left for him in Fratel.

Even if Fratel’s elite troops rushed in, they couldn’t handle a Kaiser in a limited state, so would there be a chance later?

‘If I let him live and send him to the Empire, there will be no place for me.’

That couldn’t happen.

With even the hidden quest gone, if he couldn’t even salvage this much…

It wasn’t just that there would be no place for him; he would have no excuse even if he was kicked out.

[Viewers: 189.14 million]

With so many people watching, heading towards 200 million, if he showed an unsightly 모습 [appearance], the rumors would definitely spread.

Then his path to success would be completely blocked.

Who would want to use a commander who overturned an important mission and got crushed 30 to 1?

[Verze: Or are you going to give up?]

“No. I apologize for the disappointment.”

[Verze: This is my last bit of patience. Don’t disappoint me any further.]

“Yes, Master. I will do my best to eliminate Kaiser.”

[Verze: You must make that bastard Kaiser kneel before everyone’s eyes. Remember, you must show him kneeling and looking up.]

What mattered now was the result.

Kaiser kneeling in a miserable state and meeting his death in front of nearly 200 million people.

And the fact that the Hero Guild was the one who brought about that miserable death.

[Verze: The respawn location upon death is in front of the city’s central fountain. From then on, the full-scale elimination will begin.]

If they surrounded him and followed him out of the city, they could immediately eliminate him, so what could Kaiser do?

They had the justification, so there was nothing to worry about.

Even if he somehow managed to escape and cross over to the Empire, Verze himself could lead a legion and step forward.

It was checkmate.

[Verze: Zelfac, your role is important. I’ll let it slide once, but if you fail twice… I trust you know what will happen. But if you succeed, I promise you a secure position.]

“…Thank you. I will definitely kill him.”

Zelfac’s role was crucial for Verze’s plan to succeed.

Zelfac, fueled by the carrot and stick, drew his sword.

‘I’m confident in my skills too.’

He had started from nothing and risen to the position of executive in a top 100 guild through his skills.

Would he be scared of Kaiser, who was in a near-death state and couldn’t even use skills?

Even though Kaiser, despite being in a near-death state, was radiating a murderous aura and seemed to be beyond the realm of humans as he dominated against five people at once.

But Zelfac didn’t see any of that right now.

“Kaiserrrr!!”

He was simply charging towards Kaiser, who was stubbornly cutting down his comrades.

“Huh? It’s Zelfac-nim [Mr. Zelfac].”

“Zelfac-nim [Mr. Zelfac] has joined!”

That alone changed the atmosphere.

-Oh, Zelfac is finally moving.

-Wow, is it Kaiser vs. Zelfac? This is exciting.

-He only commands. Is he that great?

-What, you don’t know Zelfac?

-I’m still a Brione, so I don’t know much. Is he that strong?

-He’s damn strong. As a raid dealer, he’s just in the upper ranks, but he’s top class in one-on-one combat.

Zelfac.

The strongest swordsman in one-on-one combat in Fratel, with few rivals.

Even this was only because he was somewhat weak against long-range attacks due to class matchups. Zelfac had never lost in close combat.

There was a reason why he was called a close-range gangster.

-Who will win?

-He even caught the hidden boss, so of course Kaiser will win, you idiot… but Kaiser’s condition is too bad.

-I know. It seems like he can’t use skills at all.

-Honestly, Zelfac is the safe bet here lol [laughing out loud]. Zelfac isn’t some 잡졸 [cannon fodder] level, he’s a named character, so surely he can catch a Kaiser with low health.

That’s why the viewers were expecting an exciting fight.

A self-nerfed Kaiser and Fratel’s close-range gangster, the strongest in one-on-one combat, Zelfac.

They thought the two would create a good scene.

-They’re on!

-Everyone, get your popcorn ready.

-I already ordered chicken. I can’t miss this.

With everyone’s expectations, an intangible aura formed on Zelfac’s sword as he ran.

[Using Sword Aura.]

The flower of swordsmanship, Sword Aura.

The buffs didn’t end there and continued one after another.

Boom-!

The sword in his right hand scattered light and caused a brilliant explosion as he ran.

[Activating Unique Ability ‘Explosive Strike’.]

[Instantly increases firepower and explodes energy to deal great damage.]

-There it is, Explosive Strike!

-That broken trait, ㄹㅇ [real] PVP is a complete gangster.

-That’s what a gacha 망겜 [ruined game] is.

Zelfac’s trademark, Explosive Strike.

Also known as Explosion.

A unique ability received from the top-tier Hero God ‘Incarnation of Egypt’, it was a fairly rare ability even throughout all of God of Creation, despite being Hero-grade.

Because it was a god that was difficult to pull, there were fewer users compared to other Hero Gods.

‘This is the ability that got me to where I am today.’

And it was also the reason why Zelfac was selected as the leader of this important raid group.

A reliable ability that allowed him to gain attention and stand in his position despite starting God of Creation late!

[Trait ‘First Strike’ is activated.]

[The judgment of all effects is amplified and damage is increased for the first strike after activation.]

With the addition of the First Strike trait, there was no need for words.

This was the reason why he prided himself on not being inferior to anyone in Fratel in terms of burst damage, and why he was called the strongest limited to close-range opponents.

Because there would be no one who would dare to 받아칠 [parry] such an outrageous one-shot.

‘Now is the time!’

What if it was Kaiser in a near-death state like now?

And if it was close to a surprise attack?

There was no need for words.

[Using Rare Skill, ‘Swift Charge’.]

The extended sword burned the air with the force of his run, and a long tail like a shooting star was drawn behind it.

Boom-

Kaiser turned his head at the explosion that occurred at close range, but it was already too late.

By the time their eyes met, he was already swinging his sword.

-Wow, he’s doing a surprise attack without any style.

-That’s how desperate he is~

-This is over;;

-Aish, it’s going to end without even being a fight. 쫄보련 [coward] ㅉㅉ [tsk tsk].

The viewers were all convinced of Kaiser’s defeat.

They were well aware of Zelfac’s one-shot.

Considering the outrageous power called Explosion beyond a one-shot, it would have been a fatal wound even if Kaiser was fine.

Thud.

But that was the moment.

A scene that was too different from what they expected unfolded. Kaiser’s sword, which reacted to it and extended, collided with Zelfac’s.

Whoosh-

The blue sword that flowed along the sword in an instant wrapped around his arm and flowed to the floor.

“Kaiser! Die… Huh?”

Zelfac’s posture collapsed as he was flustered by the sudden dispersion of power.

It wasn’t that a strong impact was applied.

His balance collapsed as if it were natural, like water flowing, and the explosion contained in the sword scattered.

Thud- Clatter-

Then, his arm was bent by something that wrapped around him like a snake, and the sword fell.

‘What? What am I being attacked by?’

Even as he was being attacked, he wondered what this was.

It was only half a beat later that he realized it was ‘Parrying’. And at the same time, his vision reversed and the world rotated 360 degrees.

“Good heavens….”

“Zelfac-nim [Mr. Zelfac]!”

“헐 [Huh].”

With a rotating vision, he saw the 모습 [appearance] of his subordinates in shock.

In a slow motion-like manner, he captured each of their expressions in his eyes.

Wham-

“Ugh!”

Unlike the smooth process, a strong impact struck his back.

He had been tripped and suplexed.

“What is this again? Coming here making a fuss with that loud voice.”

“……”

As if he had caught a common 잡졸 [cannon fodder].

Everyone closed their mouths at the 모습 [appearance] of Kaiser frowning as if it was nothing special.

Saaa-

A moment of silence flowed.

Everyone blinked as if doubting their eyes, and even those who were fighting Kaiser stopped and stared at this strange scene.

-?

-??

-엥 [Eh]?

Even the chat room was speechless.

“Huh? What’s going on?”

“That’s… Zelfac-nim [Mr. Zelfac]? Why is he lying down?”

“Could it be…?”

It was the Hero Guild’s follow-up members who joined late that broke the suffocating silence.

The reinforcements that Verze had sent when the first battle broke out in preparation for any situation had arrived just in time.

“씨X [Crap] What are you doing! Don’t just stand there and watch, kill him! Shoot him quickly! Just shoot him to death!”

“Ah…! Yes, yes!”

As soon as he confirmed that, Zelfac shouted out loud.

The 모습 [appearance] of him lying on the floor and screaming with his blood vessels about to burst was somewhat unsightly, but what did it matter?

Just as a beast in front of a predator makes a loud noise when it is frightened.

The only thought that filled his head was that he had to kill that monster as soon as possible.

Step. Step. Step. Step.

What was different from those beasts was that Zelfac was not alone.

More than ten archers and mages.

They were surrounding this place in a circle. Even Kaiser would be helpless if they poured out indiscriminate 폭격 [bombardment] like this.

Clench-

“Hehe… Hehehe… It’s over, Kaiser.”

Zelfac’s role now was to hold Kaiser’s feet so he couldn’t escape.

-Relfac is pathetic….

-What happened just now? Why did Zelfac suddenly fall?

-It looked like a parry… I don’t know either. I’ve never seen anything like this before….

-Was parrying something like that? Come to think of it, isn’t parrying a broken skill?

-But all that’s not important, if Zelfac is pathetic, thumbs up

-Thumbs up

-Thumbs up 222

-ㄹㅇ [Real] Why is he so pathetic ㅋㅋㅋㅋ [laughing] He rushed in so bravely, got one-shot, and immediately called for reinforcements ㅋㅋㅋㅋ [laughing]

-Who was the one who said Zelfac might win?

-I didn’t know;; I didn’t know he would be this pathetic.

The chat room was filled with ridicule at his pathetic 모습 [appearance], but it didn’t matter.

So what if he was a little pathetic!

If he didn’t catch Kaiser now, who knew what kind of aftermath would come back!

But unfortunately, Zelfac’s wish was not fulfilled.

[Time has passed and you are freed from the aftermath of the Nightmare Swamp.]

[You can use the 이동 [teleportation] Scroll.]

“Oh, it’s done.”

“Done, what…?”

Kaiser’s figure blurred as he smiled.

[Using 이동 [teleportation] Scroll.]

[Moving to the designated location in 3 seconds.]

“That’s it for today. Let’s continue next time.”

“…What?”

Zelfac’s eyes widened in embarrassment.

In his widened eyes, Kaiser’s sharp eyes beyond the black mask were reflected. Those eyes looked at Zelfac and gradually sank coldly.

“Before I go… I can’t just leave you alone.”

Immediately after that, a cold sensation was felt on the back of his neck.

Along with the sensation of blood draining, a series of chilling crushing sounds were heard, and with the life force rapidly draining, a gray screen greeted Zelfac.

A close-range gangster.

Fratel’s top-class one-on-one user.

The Hero Guild’s skilled executive.

It was a futile death, as if those grand modifiers were meaningless.

And Kaiser, who inflicted that death…

Flash!

“Huh?”

“What, did he just disappear?”

“…Then what about us?”

He disappeared without a trace.

A short time of less than 5 minutes.

The habitat of Ruidra, where Kaiser had disappeared, was truly devastated.

The corpses of countless Hero Guild members and the equipment that was occasionally dropped, with some having been picked up in the meantime.

[Viewers: 201.91 million]

-Crazy….

-Big deal.

And 200 million viewers watching this situation.

In a situation where silence flowed.

One viewer neatly summarized this dizzying situation in one word.

-So, to summarize… After the Hero Guild had their boss stolen by Kaiser, they got angry and started a fight with Kaiser in a near-death state and got completely crushed 30:1?

-That’s right ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [laughing]

-Crazy, wow;; Real?

-Oh my god… I can’t believe it. Where is the broadcast?

This was happening globally.

Wham!!

“Kaiserrrrrr!!!!”

Verze’s desk, which saw the speed of the rumor spreading faster than light in real time, was not spared today either.

Bang! Wham! Wham!!!

“Eek!”

“Let’s, let’s get out of here.”

Verze, who was still not relieved of his anger, repeatedly slammed the desk, and the startled guild members quickly vacated their seats.

There was no image or anything anymore.

He was seriously worried that he might get 탈모 [hair loss] like this.

“Hoo… Hoo… Haa….”

Verze, who had destroyed the entire office and was breathing heavily, leaned his hands on the desk.

[Extreme changes are detected in the user’s mind. Be careful.]

[If it worsens or the current state is maintained, it will be judged as dangerous and forcibly terminated.]

He never thought that he would see a message like this because he was so angry.

Verze, who swept back his blue hair, closed his eyes tightly.

Verze gritted his teeth as he took a deep breath and calmed his mind even a little.

“Kaiser, that son of a bitch… So you want to try me?”

Come to think of it, that man had always been like that.

A man who had consistently deviated from his expectations and ruined his plans since the Demonic Era.

There was no malice in him.

He had simply walked a different path from others and accidentally ruined his plans.

He never imagined that that tenacious bad relationship would continue to God of Creation.

Squeak-

This couldn’t happen.

The thought of repeating the days of the Demonic Era made him shudder.

“Yes, let’s end this tenacious bad relationship now, Kaiser.”

Verze, who was trembling his fist, activated the communication orb.

-Yes, Master. Tell me.

And then the voice of the vice master flowed out.

There was no emotional excitement in the indifferent voice.

Of course.

He probably knew what Verze was going to say.

“Summon all the executives and guild members in the Empire. All of them without exception. Tell them to skip whatever mission they are in the middle of.”

A moment of silence flowed through the excited and trembling voice.

And then a heavy bass voice was heard.

“…Is it war?”

A word that needed to be approached with caution.

Perhaps everything that had been achieved so far would be blown away, and now it was an act that was tacitly forbidden due to the vested interests.

That was the weight that war had, and Verze shook his head in front of that name.

“No, it’s not a grand thing like war. It’s just a one-sided elimination.”

“…Understood. I will prepare without any gaps. When is the time?”

“The moment he sets foot on the land of the Empire. That day will be his last.”

A man who was the master of the Hero Guild, which reigned in the upper ranks of the top 100 guilds, and was called a hero.

The time when Verze himself, was about to move was just around the corner.