The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 189

189.

[Scythe of a Horrific Nightmare]

[Grade: Hero+ (Raid Equipment)]

[Description: Ruidhra, the Witch of Dreams and Ruler of Nightmares.

This scythe, wielded by her, contains the power of a horrific nightmare. It exudes an alien power that severs Holy Power with its energy, which is the opposite of Holy Power.]

[Level Restriction: 71]

[Equip Restriction: Monk Class]

[Physical Attack Power: 1081~1137]

[Durability: 100 / 100]

[Divinity Destroyer: Can sever and destroy Holy Power lower than the wearer’s Mana.]

[Faint Nightmare: Inflicts the ‘Nightmare’ status ailment on enemies with a low probability upon being cut.]

[Ominous Nightmare Earring]

[Grade: Hero+ (Raid Equipment)]

[Description: Ruidhra, the Witch of Dreams and Ruler of Nightmares.

These earrings, worn by her, contain the power of an ominous nightmare. They devastate the enemy’s mind.]

[Level Restriction: 71]

[Equip Restriction: None]

[Magic Resistance: 600]

[Durability: 50 / 50]

-Strength + 5

-Mana + 3

[Devastated Mind: Inflicts the ‘Devastation’ status ailment on enemies with a low probability upon being cut.]

[Mental Superiority: Deals 16% additional damage when attacking a devastated enemy.]

[Unsettling Nightmare Bracelet]

[Grade: Hero+ (Raid Equipment)]

[Description: Ruidhra, the Witch of Dreams and Ruler of Nightmares.

This bracelet, worn by her, contains the power of an ominous nightmare. It confuses the enemy’s mind.]

[Level Restriction: 71]

[Equip Restriction: None]

[Magic Resistance: 601]

[Durability: 50 / 50]

-Health + 3

-Mana + 5

[Confused Mind: Inflicts the ‘Confusion’ status ailment on enemies with a low probability upon being cut.]

[Confusion Amplification: Increases the probability of a target in confusion being afflicted with a status ailment.]

‘All three are Hero+… This is insane.’

I had some expectations seeing the title ‘Hidden Named,’ but this is truly beyond expectations.

Normally, raid bosses drop only one or two items of the highest grade.

Other than that, it’s common sense for all the equipment to be of a lower grade.

That’s why I was going to be satisfied even if only the weapon was Hero+, but all three pieces of equipment are of the highest grade. How could I not be excited?

It’s not just any equipment, but raid equipment.

‘Raid equipment is considered a higher tier even within the same grade.’

It’s not on par with Legendary-grade items, but it’s close.

To be precise, it’s somewhere between Hero+ and Legendary.

It’s no wonder that high-rankers from the top 10 guilds risk their lives for raids.

‘Legendary-grade raid equipment was on a different level.’

In particular, Legendary-grade raid bosses, which can be said to be the highest tier, boasted tremendous performance as much as they boasted insane difficulty.

It was literally worth whatever you asked for.

Of course, the appearance of Legendary-grade raid bosses was very rare, so even high-rankers couldn’t just catch them whenever they wanted.

‘Was the view count of the last Legendary-grade raid boss攻略 [strategy] video 2 billion?’

It’s probably the Execution Guild’s raid video.

I remember it being a hot topic when I was in the military.

Watching with envy, wishing I could catch one too, Do-hyun shook his head.

‘The day will come when I catch one.’

It’s not Legendary-grade raid equipment, but it’s still the tier right below it.

In fact, it’s the best end-game gear in the current section.

That’s why the items I got this time were on a different level from the others.

‘Is the maximum attack power of Thousand Transformations 813 right now?’

Considering the characteristics of Thousand Transformations, which grows according to the user’s level and the highest-grade weapon it has devoured, Ruidhra’s scythe had an attack power that was a whopping 300 higher than other Hero+ grade weapons.

The other two accessories also had the highest stats compared to the same grade.

‘I like the options too.’

Abilities specialized in sweeping away enemies.

In particular, Divinity Destroyer was a fraudulent option that could be said to be the ultimate counter to priests, as long as you had enough mana.

Moreover, that wasn’t the end of the options.

[Ruidhra’s Nightmare Set]

-3set: 25% increase in defense and damage when engaging in combat with Holy types, 10% additional damage to enemies in a Nightmare state, all stats + 10

‘Did she have a grudge against priests or something?’

It was no exaggeration to say that Ruidhra hated priests, as there were no other options that were so much of a hard counter.

However, it wasn’t just that she was strong against priests.

The option to inflict tricky status ailments every time you attack and to become stronger yourself was a good option.

‘The key is how low the probability is…….’

It didn’t matter.

I liked it even more because it was an option optimized for my combat style, which doesn’t hit well but hits a lot.

There’s also an option to increase the probability conditionally, so if I just keep hitting like crazy, something will happen.

It was worth turning the Hero Guild into an enemy for this much.

‘I would have cried if I wasn’t an All-Master.’

I would have had to sell the raid equipment I got with tears in my eyes.

[You cannot equip this item due to insufficient level.]

The only downside is that the level restriction is 71, so I can’t equip it right away…… But Do-hyun quickly shook off his regrets.

Still, I leveled up twice after catching Ruidhra, so I’m already level 69.

I only need to level up twice more, so it’ll be quick.

“Where, then…….”

Do-hyun, who closed his inventory, smiled and raised his head.

With this, I’ve tasted all the appetizers.

‘Shall we go wake up Angela now?’

After finishing the appetizers, which were a feast in themselves, it was time to eat the main dish.

* * *

[You have handed the Seed of Purification to Gilberun.]

[You have completed the quest ‘Seed of Purification’.]

“Good heavens, you’ve already obtained it!”

“Incredible. It truly is the Seed of Purification. I had hoped you would obtain it, but I never expected you to obtain it so quickly… Ah, a hero has appeared in Fratel, Your Majesty.”

Gilberun and the Knight Commander were in disbelief as I handed over the Seed of Purification.

They were wide-eyed as if they couldn’t believe it, and Gilberun even had tears in his eyes.

‘A reaction that reminds me of Charlie.’

Looking to the side, I saw Charlie looking satisfied.

-Yes! Everyone has realized the greatness of our lord. This humble sword is very proud to serve our lord.

-Lizariza!

-You think so too! That’s a great attitude. But it’s a little lacking… Why don’t you try doing this with your hand?

-Liza?

-That’s right! At times like this, you express your admiration by clapping your hands together.

Eliza, who was agreeing, and the two people who were smiling contentedly.

They seemed to have become much closer while fighting against Ruidhra’s army and the Hero Guild members.

-…Eliza is being corrupted. She was my Eliza.

Jihad, who was somehow feeling down behind them.

The emotional atmosphere was almost like a father sending off his daughter to get married.

As I stood far away in an emotional atmosphere with different meanings for each person, Ruriel came over and tapped me on the shoulder.

“Good job. I thought you would get it, but you got it really quickly? Even though I gave you a teleport scroll, it must have been annoying because of the armies.”

“……Somehow, I ended up with people to draw aggro [attention] for me.”

“Heroes are lucky… Is that what it is? Well, it’s a good thing.”

Do-hyun nodded at Ruriel, who was smiling.

As she said, wouldn’t it be good if it was good right now? The aftermath was something to leave to my future self.

While I was talking to Ruriel, Gilberun, who seemed to have calmed down to some extent, wiped away his tears and approached me.

“Thank you so much. You have done me a great favor that I cannot repay. I swear in the name of this Gilberun that I will be on your side until I die.”

“Hyde ラックド리어 [Hyde Rackdoria], Knight Commander of Fratel Castle. Although I am not a great man, I will not hesitate to help you if you need it, in the name of a knight.”

Ting-

[The favorability of Fratel’s King, ‘Gilberun,’ is at its maximum.]

[An overwhelming friendly relationship is formed with Gilberun. He will support you no matter what difficulties you are in.]

[The favorability of Fratel Castle Knight Commander ‘Hyde ラックド리어’ [Hyde Rackdoria] is at its maximum.]

[In times of need, he will draw his sword without hesitation.]

[You have established a friendly relationship with Fratel Castle for the first time.]

[Recorded in the Book of Adventures.]

‘Oh… More than I expected?’

I expected to have a good relationship since I obtained the Seed of Purification to awaken Angela as the Apostle of Prophecy.

But even so, I never expected to receive such overwhelming support.

With this, Do-hyun had two lords and two knight commanders who would come running when called.

‘At this point, am I not an 인맥왕 [king of connections]?’

An achievement that even users who risk their lives for favorability work cannot achieve.

Do-hyun chuckled at the achievement that could be called the King of Connections.

In reality, I don’t even have many friends, but I’m very popular with NPCs [non-player characters].

‘There’s no reason to refuse help.’

I may not need it right away, but like Leved’s Chance, it will be useful someday.

I was satisfied with the increase in reliable backers when it happened.

“Then all that’s left is to kill that damn witch.”

“Hmm. It will take some time, but it would be safer to kill Ruidhra first and then wake up Angela. We don’t know what other tricks she might pull.”

“As long as we have the Seed of Purification, erasing the mark is only a matter of time. Let’s go in before she moves.”

‘Hmm?’

Do-hyun paused at the sound of their chatter.

I wondered what they were talking about. Then, Do-hyun recalled what the quest he had received was and exclaimed.

‘Ah. Come to think of it, they don’t know I killed Ruidhra.’

The quest Do-hyun received was to bring the Seed of Purification, not to kill Ruidhra.

In the first place, the reason they told me to bring the Seed of Purification was not to wake up Angela right away, but to erase the mark of the nightmare and kill Ruidhra.

‘Well, that’s more certain.’

It was 국룰 [the norm] that NPCs were stronger than users in each city.

‘Then what is the quest that the Hero Guild received?’

Judging from the reactions of the two, it didn’t seem like they had any plans to entrust the task to the users…….

Are there any NPCs that the king and knight commander don’t know about? Come to think of it, the name Savior of the King’s Wraith was also strange.

Gilberun is clearly the King of Fratel.

Officially, he’s not a king but a lord, but he’s still treated as a king among the citizens, isn’t he?

‘Hmm. Well, does it matter?’

It was a questionable matter in many ways, but now it was a meaningless guess.

Ruidhra had already been killed.

And it was time to let them know this fact.

“I will quickly summon the soldiers.”