The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 20

20.

*Ding-*

[Rewards are given.]

[You have acquired Mutant Goblin Warrior’s Red Leather Top, Mutant Goblin Warrior’s Red Epaulet, and Mutant Goblin Warrior’s Red Greatsword as a reward for achieving first place in contribution.]

[You have acquired the title ‘King of Time Attack’.]

[King of Time Attack]

-Rank: Hero

-Description: A title given to the one who achieved first place in the Time Limit.

-Effect

Renewal: Every time the ranking is renewed, all stats increase in proportion to the achievement.

Acceleration: Time Attack is always a relationship of chasing and being chased. The owner of the throne will have to move faster.

-All Speed + 10%

[Currently, all stats applied by renewal + 5]

‘Hero rank……!’

A Hero rank title, no less.

It’s even a growth-type title with options to steadily grow, like the Slayer of the Beginning.

Considering that growth-type titles are valued higher than regular titles, this was huge.

However, the difficulty of renewal was quite high…….

‘I’m glad I got it early.’

For Do-hyun, who will have plenty of opportunities to attempt Time Limit, it was a significant advantage.

And even if it’s not renewed, the acceleration effect was good.

‘All speed 10%…….’

Considering how much he felt the 5% increase from the Necklace of the Blood Oath, this alone was more than enough.

Especially since increasing all speeds includes casting speed.

Considering that options that increase casting speed are rare, its value could be rated one step higher.

He doesn’t have magic yet, but there’s a high probability he’ll use it in the future.

Because he has the unique ability of Adventurer, which is a cheat.

‘And it also applies to the speed at which buffs are activated.’

It was a satisfactory option in many ways.

“Wow, Hero rank!?”

“Wow…… the casting option is really rare.”

“Huh…….”

The party members seemed to be out of their minds, probably because they also got the title.

Among them, Yubin Kkyung’s expression was the brightest.

For her, who dreams of becoming a mage, a 10% casting speed was like welcome rain during a drought.

In the future, when she’s using more than a dozen spells, she can squeeze in one or two more damage skills than others in the same amount of time, and she can also stably deal damage to bosses who are affected by CC [crowd control] skills.

“Am I even worthy of getting something like this……?”

“A Hero rank title in a beginner city…… this is really crazy.”

Yubin Kkyung and Migan Ttakdae, who were beyond impressed and feeling awkward, turned their gaze to Do-hyun.

Naturally, their eyes met, and they bowed their heads.

“Thank you so much. We wouldn’t have been able to get this reward if it weren’t for Kaiser.”

“I didn’t even do anything…… I don’t even know if I deserve to get this. Thank you so much, hyung [older brother/male friend]. I won’t forget this favor.”

Their sincerity could be felt in their words.

The unwavering eyes and trembling voices revealed how deeply moved and grateful they were.

They got a title that they would never have gotten without Do-hyun, so how could their hearts not be sincere?

That was no different for Bangpae Choigo either…….

“Ah…….”

For some reason, his pupils were shaking.

Then, when his eyes met Do-hyun’s, he flinched and started to look around cautiously.

His appearance was like a child who had committed a crime and couldn’t properly look his parents in the eye because he was pricked by his own guilt.

‘What is it? Did he do something wrong to me?’

Come to think of it, he seemed to be trying to ask a question a little while ago…….

Even considering that, if he did something wrong, wouldn’t it be Do-hyun who made the sudden move? He couldn’t help but tilt his head in doubt, but fortunately, he soon found out the reason.

“Um…… Kaiser-nim [Mr./Ms. Kaiser].”

“Yes.”

“Could you…… take a look at the name registered in the ranking?”

As Bangpae Choigo said, he turned on the system window and saw it.

[Current Ranking]

-1st place: Bangpae Choigo’s party [29 minutes 58 seconds]

-2nd place: ???’s party [35 minutes 11 seconds]

-3rd place: Myeolsal’s party [39 minutes 12 seconds]

-4th place: Arthur’s party [41 minutes 07 seconds]

…….

-10th place: Slayer’s party [46 minutes 35 seconds]

The name registered as ‘Bangpae Choigo’s party’.

“I should have changed the party name in advance…… it ended up being registered under my name. I really don’t know how to compensate you…….”

“Ah.”

Bangpae Choigo, who repeatedly bowed his head, bent his back almost 90 degrees.

If he kept going like this, he would prostrate himself.

In some ways, it might seem like an excessive measure, but in reality, Bangpae Choigo’s reaction was understandable.

‘Having your name on the ranking in 1st place is a huge privilege.’

Although it’s just a dungeon in a beginner city, he still put his name on the ranking in 1st place.

Even higher than that Myeolsal.

This wasn’t just a simple symbolism.

He will probably be pushed by numerous large guilds by being recognized for that achievement, and he will be talked about and receive attention from numerous users.

Whether that’s a good thing or not, whatever it is, it means that his future game life will change.

Maybe he’ll get a chance to join the top 10 guilds.

“I’m sorry. I unintentionally caused damage. If there’s anything you want, whether it’s monetary compensation or anything else, I’ll pay as much as possible.”

It was only natural that Bangpae Choigo, who unintentionally stole the spotlight like a freeloader, felt so guilty.

Yubin Kkyung and Migan Ttakdae, who belatedly grasped the situation, also had the appearance of sinners.

The party members were at a loss, fidgeting.

Do-hyun didn’t find their appearance so bad.

‘He could have just buried it and moved on.’

In the first place, there was no one who didn’t know that Bangpae Choigo was the party leader.

He probably didn’t expect to get 1st place, and considering that the Time Limit ranking is automatically registered under the party leader’s name, there was no malicious intent whatsoever.

He probably didn’t set his character ranking to private, and there was nothing Bangpae Choigo could do.

He could have used that as an excuse and acted ignorant, but the fact that he’s doing this much means that Bangpae Choigo’s character is that good.

“It’s okay.”

“……Yes?”

And Do-hyun wasn’t cruel enough to oppress such a person.

Of course, if there was an intention to rip him off, the story would have been different.

Because repaying grudges a hundredfold was Kaiser’s creed.

But Bangpae Choigo didn’t show such an intention, and he readily admitted it and apologized first.

“That can happen. I didn’t even know I would get 1st place. There wasn’t anyone who didn’t know that Bangpae Choigo-nim [Mr./Ms. Bangpae Choigo] was the party leader, right?”

“Ah…….”

Bangpae Choigo blankly opened his mouth at Do-hyun’s reaction, as if it was nothing.

It was a reaction that he never expected him to say that.

‘Well, putting my name on it isn’t that important.’

In fact, to put it grandly, Do-hyun really didn’t care.

Spotlight?

It’s just tiring to receive such a thing.

And as he continues to play, there will inevitably be situations where he receives it.

‘What’s important is the reward.’

The reward for 1st place in contribution was more important than that protagonist position.

Even though the party leader was Bangpae Choigo, the 1st place reward, which was distributed differently based on contribution, came into Do-hyun’s possession.

[Mutant Goblin Warrior’s Red Leather Top]

[Rank: Rare]

[Description: A top made of Mutant Goblin Warrior’s leather.

The Mutant Goblin Warrior killed numerous warriors and came to possess a subtle red color. It is a top made by removing the contaminated skin and collecting only the red leather.]

[Level Restriction: 12]

[Equip Restriction: None]

[Physical Defense: 70]

[Magic Resistance: 55]

-Agility + 1

-Sense + 2

[Mutant Goblin Warrior’s Red Epaulet]

[Rank: Rare]

[Description: An epaulet worn by the Mutant Goblin Warrior.

It is an epaulet worn only by great goblins who have earned the title of Warrior. It is light, tough, and has high resistance to magic.]

[Level Restriction: 12]

[Equip Restriction: None]

[Physical Defense: 46]

[Magic Resistance: 51]

-Strength + 2

-Stamina + 2

[Mutant Goblin Warrior’s Red Greatsword]

[Rank: Rare+]

[Description: The Mutant Goblin Warrior’s beloved sword.

It is a sword that only one warrior in the tribe can wield, and it is said to have absorbed a lot of blood and turned red.]

[Level Restriction: 12]

[Equip Restriction: Swordsman]

[Physical Attack: 108~131]

[Durability: 100 / 100]

[Special Option: Attack power increases by +1 each time an enemy is defeated. It stacks up to 12 times and resets if an enemy is not defeated within 10 minutes.]

Also known as the Warrior Set.

With Rare to Rare+ ranks, they were the best items that could be obtained in the current section.

Befitting that, it had high attack power and defense, as well as decent stat amplification, so he was happy just looking at it.

‘The Greatsword is especially good.’

Was it because it was a Rare+ rank?

He especially liked the fact that there was a special option that wasn’t usually available up to the Rare rank. It seemed especially good for mob grinding [killing multiple monsters quickly], and the performance wasn’t bad either.

But the option that made him feel the best was something else.

[Warrior Set Option>

-3set: Gives the ‘Intimidation’ effect when facing Goblin types. Additional damage + 7% against Goblin types, all stats + 2

Set option.

These were special options that were often attached to items that came out of raids, and they were items that showed their true value when wearing the set rather than just one.

And such items usually had a high drop rate.

The same was true for the Warrior Set.

‘Nice…… that’s right. It’s a graduation item for the beginner city, so it has to be this good.’

The best item set that could be obtained here, commonly called the graduation item, was the Warrior Set.

As expected of the infamous difficulty, it was truly a collection of only the best options.

The performance of the additional damage option and all stats + 2 goes without saying…….

‘Status abnormality options are rare.’

Although it was only for Goblin types, it was a precious option.

Status abnormalities attached to items rather than skills were valued very highly. Especially if it was Intimidation, it was a decent status abnormality skill.

‘With this, I don’t have to worry about the next city.’

No, beyond not having to worry, there’s nothing better than this.

Compared to the party members who barely got one part, it was definitely a reward that treated 1st place well.

He couldn’t possibly feel bad.

“People make mistakes. I’m okay, so let’s get out of here.”

“……Are you really okay?”

“Yes. So, you two don’t have to feel too sorry either.”

“Still…….”

Therefore, Do-hyun, who casually brushed it off, turned around as if there was nothing more to hear.

It was to get out through the warp that was created after clearing the dungeon.

‘Ah, I want to quickly complete the quest and equip the items.’

Because he was still level 10, he couldn’t equip the rewards.