The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 193

193.

-The most bizarre NPC in Fratel?

God of Seoul Ranking 9,871.

A skilled player who has confidently stepped into the ranks of high rankers.

But even more famous by his nickname, the Adventurer King, God of Seoul’s greatest eccentric, Barion.

-Without a doubt, it’s Ruriel.

In an interview after achieving 1st place in the 4th Trial Ranking.

He chose the wandering NPC, Ruriel, without a moment’s hesitation when asked who was the most bizarre and unique NPC.

-That old hag… No, that girl is different in every way.

-In what way?

-Are you really asking because you don’t know? Hey, reporter, what do you think of wandering NPCs?

-Well…

Generally, wandering NPCs are either low-level ‘beggars’ or provide secret information.

Or they commonly appear as peddlers selling hidden materials.

Therefore, wandering NPCs were usually one of two things.

Either important NPCs who give hidden pieces or NPCs who are useless and even harm users.

But Ruriel was neither.

-Usually, young wandering NPCs are beggars or give hidden quests, but she’s neither. She has the combat prowess of a knight commander, but all she does is beat up users. What’s she even doing?

It wouldn’t be so bad if it just stopped at not fitting into those two categories.

The real unique factor was how Ruriel was treated.

-Everyone knows about Ruriel, but no one knows her identity? Even the NPCs who live there don’t know.

She has all the unique elements, but no user or NPC knows her identity.

That’s why Barion was sure.

-My gut is strongly telling me. There’s definitely something about that girl. I just don’t know what it is, damn it.

There was something secret about the wandering NPC of Fratel, Ruriel.

The news of the unknown NPC that even the Adventurer King Barion couldn’t uncover spread widely, which was why so many users provoked Ruriel.

The problem was that everyone only got a beating and didn’t get any information.

Flash-!

[The will of the slumbering Magic King awakens.]

[The will of the ancient human Magic King, ‘Lucir El Reyhad,’ manifests.]

‘To think Ruriel was the king of ancient humans.’

And now. Ruriel’s identity was finally being revealed.

Through the key called the main quest.

‘Heh, no wonder her identity couldn’t be revealed.’

The main quest that even the Adventurer King Barion couldn’t obtain.

Since Dohyun was the only one in God of Seoul doing it, it was natural that others couldn’t know Ruriel’s identity no matter what they did.

Even Dohyun, who was doing it, couldn’t have imagined it, let alone other users.

‘But is this even possible?’

An ancient human king wandering around in NPC form?

If this is possible, why aren’t the other kings wandering around in NPC form and just holing up somewhere and manifesting their will?

That question was quickly resolved.

[The will of the ancient human Magic King, ‘Lucir El Reyhad,’ dwells in the body of the familiar ‘Ruriel’.]

‘This is a kind of possession… No, is it a descent?’

‘Sometimes, gods descend on saints or saintesses with high divine power for a short time. It seems to be a similar phenomenon, Master.’

‘Lizariza.’

Ruriel herself was not the ancient human Magic King.

She was just a familiar [a magical creature bound to a mage].

‘If she’s a familiar, it makes sense.’

If she were really the Magic King, she couldn’t have just had the combat prowess of a knight commander.

If she’s a familiar, it makes sense that no one knows her identity.

It all makes sense that she’s a young girl with the combat prowess of a knight commander and holds the important position of a prophet.

Come to think of it, there were a lot of magic products in Fratel, and I was wondering if she had anything to do with it.

[Yes. So you are Kashiar’s chosen descendant.]

Ruriel… No, the Magic King Lucir glared at Dohyun with blue eyes.

Just that made it feel like I couldn’t breathe. The energy felt was enormous, even though it was just dwelling in the body of a familiar.

‘So this is what Lepias was talking about.’

When you’re in front of a top-notch magician NPC, you feel a strange feeling that you don’t feel in reality.

It’s different from the bloodlust that you can feel in reality, only weaker, it’s a strange sensation that you can only feel in God of Seoul.

It was mana [magical energy].

-It felt like my whole body was being constricted by an intangible energy. I knew I could never win.

That’s what Lepias, the strongest ice magician, said when he described his first meeting with the Blue Magic Tower Master.

It was also the charm of God of Seoul that users could feel this.

Because it gives you the feeling that you’ve really entered a fantasy world.

‘This isn’t just constricting my whole body.’

In that respect, Lucir was on a different level.

I could feel a huge magic power that was pressing down on the entire space, beyond just constricting my whole body.

Indeed, the one who stands at the pinnacle of those who walk the path of magic.

‘At least Dark King… No, maybe more than that.’

It’s hard to compare because it’s different from when I met Dark King Hars, but the force I feel is more than that.

Back then, the back of my neck was cold, like sharp blades were aiming at my vitals, but Lucir is mana itself.

It feels like an unfathomable amount of mana is covering the entire space.

‘Li, Lizariza…’

‘Ugh, I can’t get used to meeting these kings.’

‘Hmm…’

Even Dohyun was nervous, so Jihad and Eliza, who were sensitive to energy, had already hidden behind Dohyun.

Charlie was groaning; he couldn’t get used to it even after experiencing it every time.

Contrary to that violent energy, her voice was cold.

[I haven’t seen Kashiar do anything right. Why would I trust anything to a guy who does everything according to his mood? Don’t you think?]

“…You’re right.”

Dohyun had no choice but to nod at her appearance, which seemed angry.

Kashiar, whom I had met for a brief moment, was really like a neighborhood thug.

[I’ve always been appalled that such a man is the hope of mankind. But what can I do? That’s how the fate of mankind is determined.]

“…”

[So what do you think? Should we just follow his choice because that’s our fate?]

I couldn’t bring myself to say yes.

Fortunately, she didn’t seem to want an answer, so she continued.

[So, as a safety measure, I entrusted Ruriel with some criteria to assess the qualities of the descendants. It’s a very important task for our humanity.]

“What if they don’t meet the criteria?”

[Well, we have to cut them off without mercy, don’t you think? It’s my belief that only those who are qualified can take responsibility for power.]

Just as I was getting goosebumps at her smiling and saying creepy things so casually.

She shrugged her shoulders as if she was sorry and continued.

[I’d like to do that… But unfortunately, once a successor is chosen, it can’t be changed.]

“Ah…”

[Don’t worry. Instead, I can’t give you the fragment. If you want to receive the fragment and move on, you’ll have to pass my test.]

Ting-

The message popped up at the end of her words.

[You have cleared the main quest ‘The Fourth Fragment of Fate’.]

[The linked main quest ‘The Magic King’s Test’ has been generated.]

[If you do not meet the Magic King’s standards, you will not be able to obtain the fourth fragment of fate.]

[If you want to obtain the fragment of fate, you will have to try to pass her standards.]

That’s why Dohyun knew that the Dark King had said it would be difficult before he left.

Because it was the first time he was taking an intermediate test from an ancient king.

‘An intermediate test… Is this even possible?’

I felt like I was being tricked, but there was nothing wrong with what she said, so I was strangely convinced.

And even if I wasn’t convinced, what could I do?

I had no choice but to follow what the person giving the reward said.

It would be a relief if I didn’t get my main quest taken away for arguing.

[The Magic King’s Test]

-Grade: Main Quest, Job Quest

-Description: The brilliant ancient human Magic King, Lucir El Reyhad.

With a cautious and picky personality, she has always disliked Kashiar’s methods.

Therefore, there were many conflicts of opinion, and this is one of them.

Pass her test and be recognized by her.

-Success: Acquire the complete fourth fragment of fate, the Magic King’s reward depending on your score.

-Failure: Postponed until the Magic King is satisfied.

-Time Limit: None.

The quest wasn’t completely unethical.

‘A kind of grind quest that anyone can clear if they put in the time.’

Even if you get a failing grade for not meeting the criteria, the quest doesn’t disappear.

You just had to grind until she was satisfied.

I felt somewhat relieved, but the problem was that Dohyun’s situation wasn’t very good right now.

‘Sigh, the Hero Guild will try to interfere.’

Now that I’ve made an enemy of the Hero Guild.

I didn’t know what kind of interference I would receive if I stayed here for a long time.

I was confident, but it would be a hassle if they tried to interfere, so it was best to pass right away.

Of course, I was confident.

Before the Magic King’s will descended, Ruriel had clearly passed her test.

[Where should I check your qualifications?]

Lucir reached out her hand.

When she drew the shape of a book in the air with the index fingers of both hands, a faint light leaked out along the lines, and a book was created.

[The Magic King, ‘Lucir El Reyhad,’ is checking your qualifications.]

[It measures whether it meets the criteria based on the main quest clearing process and clearing score.]

[The reward is determined in proportion to the score, and a retest is required if you receive a failing grade.]

And the moment she turned the page.

Whirr-

The pages started turning at a crazy speed.

One page, two pages, ten pages, twenty pages…

[No way. There are so many that meet the criteria? Some even exceeded the criteria… !]

The moment the pages, which turned so fast that it was hard to follow with my eyes, reached the last page.

Flash-!

[You have passed all of the Magic King’s tests with a perfect score.]

[There are 5 items that exceeded the standard score.]

[7 out of 12 items are perfect scores, and 5 exceeded the standard.]

[You have passed her test with an overwhelming score, and the highest reward is given.]

[The existing reward is enhanced to a higher level.]

‘Huh?’

Something unexpected happened.

[You have cleared the linked main quest, the Magic King’s Test.]

[You will acquire two legendary items as a reward.]

[You have acquired the title, ‘Two Legends at Once?’.]

[Recorded in the Book of Adventures.]

‘… Seriously?’

I was given two legendary rewards.