The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 206

Episode 206

Bang! Kwaang!

“Hoo… ha. Calm down. I need to stay calm, especially in times like these.”

Verze, who had been on the verge of exploding from the extreme stress that felt like his head was about to burst, quickly canceled his meeting and sat in front of his half-destroyed desk, calmly observing public opinion.

From mockery of Leon to mockery of himself.

And finger-pointing at the Guild, praise for Kaiser, and disbelief-filled remarks, and so on.

‘…This isn’t good.’

No matter how positively he tried to think, it wasn’t good.

The Hero Guild’s image was in freefall, and Leon was practically unable to recover for at least a few months.

In contrast, Kaiser’s position had risen even higher.

[Kaiser’s response to Ison’s offer to become his disciple is currently controversial…….]

[“Enhancement is just a hobby. I don’t seriously plan on doing it. I only responded because he provoked me.” Everyone is stunned by Kaiser’s answer.]

[“Feel free to come and find me whenever you change your mind.” Ison, the master craftsman, doesn’t give up even after Kaiser’s rejection, leaving room for discussion, which is a hot topic. Just how talented is he!?]

[Is it Master Leon’s lack of ability? Or is Kaiser’s talent just outstanding?]

But the most infuriating thing among all of this was still this:

-Hobby, lololol. Is that iron wall for real?

-A man who even rejects Ison, ah, is he Kashin [likely a reference to a powerful or eccentric figure in the game’s lore]?

-??: Me? I’m just a man who enhances as a hobby!

-Leon, who got completely destroyed by someone who enhances as a hobby, please explain, lololol.

-Seriously, the Hero Guild can’t seem to find anyone decent. They’re getting beaten up by Kaiser all day long, lololol. What about our BL [Boys’ Love] game?

“A hobby? He said it’s a hobby?”

He didn’t know what kind of trick he used, but he was thoroughly mocked.

To cause this mess and then say it’s a hobby.

This was an act that completely crushed the pride of the master craftsman, as well as the pride of the Hero Guild to which the master craftsman belonged.

Verze, who had been hit hard, swept his hair back with both hands.

Then, he washed his face roughly and glared.

“…I’ve become too complacent.”

Was he just watching Babylon’s every move because he couldn’t help it?

Was he thinking that it wouldn’t be too late to catch him since he would clear the way in about a week anyway?

‘What are you going to do with that kind of mindset?’

He was moving too cautiously, thinking that he had already caught the fish.

Kaiser, what kind of bastard was that dog?

He was a guy who ruined things by having strange variables interfere every time he made a perfect plan.

Last time it was Babylon’s protection, this time it was enhancement.

What’s next? What’s going to block him this time?

-It’s war, we need to crush him before he grows any more, Master. No, it’s not even war. We need to proceed with assassination right away. Mercilessly, thoroughly!

The Vice Master was right.

“We can’t give him any more time.”

Now that his talent for enhancement has been discovered, there’s no telling what else might be discovered.

Fortunately, he turned down Master Ison’s offer to become his disciple, but there’s no telling which other NPC [Non-Player Character] might take notice of him.

The top 10 guilds and users won’t interfere, but the moment a high-ranking NPC gets involved, the plan will be ruined.

“Assistant Manager Shin.”

-Yes, yes, Master!

Verze spat out as if chewing on the answer coming from the communication orb, filled with tension.

“Post the announcement.”

-What kind of announcement are you referring to……

“The official guild announcement that we are declaring war on Kaiser.”

-……An official announcement, you say?

Official guild announcement.

It literally meant officially announcing the guild’s schedule, expressing opinions to people, and serving various roles such as event schedules.

But the most representative role among them was…….

‘Owner of the Armory, I don’t know why you’re protecting Kaiser, but you won’t be able to interfere anymore.’

It was to warn other guilds and users not to interfere because there was such a schedule on this day.

Until now, they had been interfering under the guise of coincidence, but they wouldn’t be able to do that even after posting an official announcement.

-Understood. What time should we set it for?

“By tomorrow, we should be able to summon all the executives, including the Vice Master, and the elite combatants. Let’s do it then.”

-……Will that be okay? I’m worried Babylon might interfere.

“Is Babylon a big deal? We’ve been watching everyone’s every move, and that’s how we ended up like this!”

Verze’s eyes flashed as he shouted in a voice that sounded like he was chewing something.

Interfere even after posting an official announcement?

He had already confirmed that Babylon had an official schedule tomorrow night.

If they helped in this situation, it would really be crossing the line.

‘I’ve been holding back because I didn’t want to form a bad relationship with Babylon if possible… but you crossed the line first.’

Verze had been secretly considering Babylon’s position if he were to target the top 10 guilds.

The Owner of the Armory was only famous for his wealth and connections.

Unlike Myeolsal or Arthur, he had never shown that he had achieved anything great himself.

‘I won’t hesitate any longer.’

He decided not to care anymore, whether Babylon turned against him or not.

Right now, the most important thing is to suppress Kaiser.

So, he decided to only think about that.

“Tomorrow will be his last day. We must make sure that happens.”

-Yes, Master.

Verze, who had cut off the communication orb, threw the orb roughly and jumped up from his seat.

Then, he calmly checked his equipment.

He saw equipment that was different from before. Verze’s expression was unpleasant as he looked at it.

‘If there’s one thing I regret, it’s that the enhancement of my current equipment is stuck at 10… He said he would do it once I got the title, but it turned out like that… Tsk.’

He had obtained new equipment and already disposed of the previous equipment.

Leon was supposed to enhance it soon, so he made a bold choice, but now that the situation has turned out like this, he was inwardly regretful.

But that was all. It didn’t matter anyway.

No matter how talented that guy was in enhancement, it would be difficult to arm himself with +11 or higher enhancements within 3 days.

If he’s lucky, he might get one or two +11 enhancements.

‘The gap is big, so I can take that into account.’

Above all, he’s alone.

Even if he gets a +12 enhancement, there would be no variables.

This time, Kaiser, that bastard, has become a rat in a trap.

No matter what tricks he uses, there’s no way he can do anything about it this time…….

‘…There won’t be, right?’

But why?

Why was he feeling uneasy for no reason, like Pavlov’s dog, in a situation similar to the past?

Verze, whose heart was beating faster and faster, eventually dismissed Assistant Manager Shin and was only able to calm down after posting the announcement himself.

* * *

While the community was buzzing about Leon and Kaiser’s situation.

A huge nuclear bomb fell, enough to cover up all those events.

[Hero Guild Official Announcement]

[Notice of Execution of Kaiser’s Assassination]

[Recently, Kaiser has crossed the line and repeatedly caused great damage.

We issued an assassination order, but there were many cases where the schedule coincided with that of a certain guild by coincidence… Due to this, the affiliated craftsman… damage to the guild… (omitted)

Therefore, we can no longer stand by and watch. We are officially posting an assassination notice.

The schedule is tomorrow, so we ask for everyone’s understanding and hope there will be no misunderstandings.]

It was the Hero Guild’s sudden official statement.

Moreover, it wasn’t just a notice.

“An announcement? Yes. That’s right. Everyone knows that there have been many discords between Kaiser and us recently.”

“This is clearly Kaiser’s fault. We will never forgive Kaiser.”

Verze’s appearance, holding a press conference and giving an interview, was broadcast as an official video.

-Crazy…….

-Is this real?

-They’re going head-on like this??

Naturally, the users couldn’t help but be surprised.

Verze, who they thought would make excuses for Leon or explain this situation, was suddenly declaring war.

-Here it comes. Something big is coming. How many diapers do you need today, diaper guy [a reference to someone who gets scared easily]? Hurry, hurry.

-Verze, I thought he was just a BL game character, but he’s a real man ;;

-Seriously, he seems really pissed, lololol. No backing down.

-He has every reason to be pissed, lololol. He’s already crying because his boss was stolen, and suddenly his affiliated craftsman gets beaten to death by the guy who stole his boss and gets expelled.

-Wow…… why does Kaiser suddenly seem like the villain?

The content that had been mocking the Hero Guild and Leon on various portal sites disappeared, and now there were only articles about the clash between the Hero Guild, which had drawn its sword, and Kaiser.

A big topic that even changed the main banner.

Naturally, the community couldn’t help but boil like a hot pot.

That’s because this time, there was no one to interfere with the assassination.

-If this happens, Babylon won’t be able to approach until the assassination is over at least.

-Who would step in after an official announcement? Kashin Church or Babylon, the moment they step in, they’ll be crossing the line.

-Kaiser is making things too big. He needs to lie low and buy some time to grow, but what is this…… Even if he grows, he’ll only level up 1-2 by tomorrow. It’s over.

-Honestly, I’m on Kaiser’s side…… but I admit this is the end;; I don’t see any answer.

-I didn’t like him from the start anyway. He needs to stop acting up.

Everyone, from those who were favorable to those who looked at him with displeasure, was talking about Kaiser’s complete defeat.

It was a natural thing.

No matter how great he is, Kaiser has only just set foot on the Empire’s land.

On the other hand, the Hero Guild were masters of assassination.

It’s very difficult to reach max level in the game, so not everyone will be max level, but the top executives must have reached max level.

Moreover, Verze is the most outstanding character who has grown the most compared to the top executives, so how could he be a match?

-Well, you never know. If Kaiser suddenly gets a few legendary skills or items and enhances everything to +12 or higher, he might be able to put up a fight?

-Does that make sense, lololol? You’re just telling him to lose.

-He’ll still lose even if he does that.

-Considering Kaiser’s skills, it doesn’t seem impossible. Verze hasn’t even passed one of the new continents yet.

-Honestly, isn’t Verze just popular because of his connections and popularity?

-Even if you’re jealous that the BL game character is popular with women, don’t be so bitter ;;. Talk about something that makes sense.

-No, guys. This isn’t a one-on-one, it’s an assassination. No matter what Kaiser does, he’s destined to be ganged up on and die.

-But what is Kashin Church doing? They’re not the type to be quiet in this situation.

-That’s right? They should be talking about Kamen [likely a prominent figure in the Kashin Church], calling Kashin an invincible general or the incarnation of war, but they’re quiet.

Moreover, it’s not a one-on-one, it’s a guild versus a user.

The match itself cannot be established.

While they were having a meaningless discussion about combat power, other communities were expressing doubts.

-The next room is so noisy.

-Seriously, lololol. What’s the point of all that?

-Does anyone know what Kaiser is doing right now instead of that?

-Huh? That’s right? I don’t think he ran away…… Has anyone seen Kaiser?

The person who became the hot potato, Kaiser himself, was not showing his face.

Considering that he went head-on with Master Leon and showed a massacre of 30 to 1 in Pratel, it was a little strange to think that he was hiding in fear.

-Could it be that his play time is over again [referring to a previous instance where the character was forcibly logged out]?

-Lololol, no way.

-That was so funny back then. Astran and Verze’s dumbfounded expressions were art.

Just when they were seriously suspecting that he had been forcibly logged out.

-My friend said he saw him an hour or two ago.

A chat message came up.

Everyone’s attention was bound to be focused on the witness’s chat.

-Where? Where did he see him?

-Seriously? What was he doing?

Naturally, everyone focused, and the chat continued soon.

-I don’t know? He said he was standing blankly in the back alley of Veron in the Empire.

-? If it’s the back alley of Veron, isn’t that the card-opening hotspot [a place where players gamble or open card packs]?

-Yeah, that’s right. He said he was dragged away by Charlie after running around saying something popped up in the back alley. He said there were spider webs all over his mouth.

-……?

A slightly difficult-to-understand chat message.