The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 229

229.

Could the Fragment of Destiny, the core of the Main Quest, really be in the Lion King’s Tower?

It sounded absurd, but the thought wasn’t entirely baseless.

Considering the circumstances, it seemed plausible. And given that there were other potential paths to the Main Quest, it wasn’t impossible.

‘This is more promising than trying to beat the Iron-Blooded Magic Wyvern.’

At least this has the potential to be cleared naturally as the power balance shifts over time.

Even Dohyun thought that defeating the Iron-Blooded Magic Wyvern in the tutorial was insane.

Thinking about it again, he wondered how he’d even managed to pull it off.

Perhaps such an anomaly wouldn’t occur again.

‘……Thinking about it that way, the route I got was strange.’

Perhaps the intended time for the Main Quest to be revealed to users was the often-mentioned three years later.

Dohyun had recklessly advanced that timeline, and the snowball effect had caused these unexpected events to occur.

‘Sigh…… Am I the culprit?’

Somehow, all the self-justification he had worked so hard on felt useless, but he didn’t really care.

What’s done is done. He’d worry about the consequences later.

Right now, what lay beyond that door was far more important.

‘Gamilion said he felt the energy of the fragment from the two princes.’

According to Gamilion, he had sensed the energy of the Fragment of Destiny emanating from the Empire’s two princes.

If that’s the case, there would be three Fragments of Destiny….

Considering the size of the Empire, it wasn’t impossible, but there was a more plausible assumption.

‘A key to the fragment.’

A key like Sargis’s Yin-Yang energy or the Flame of Purification he’d witnessed in Fratel.

If that key was hidden here, wouldn’t it be quite plausible?

Dohyun hadn’t even heard a whisper about what the key to this place might be, compared to other locations, so his interest piqued, and he stared intently at the door.

[Hooh…… You sense the energy there. Whether it’s good intuition…… my conviction about you grows stronger.]

The Lion King’s spirit, intrigued, raised the corner of his mouth and reached out a hand.

[But before that, will you accept this first?]

“This is…….”

What he offered was a sword.

The sword used by the Rotten King, the body he was possessing.

It was a sword of the dead that emitted an ominous energy, but when he took the sword, it transformed into a different form than before.

Crack- Pow!

As if cracking, the ominous energy shattered and broke away.

White light poured out from the cracks, and a terribly cold chill rose like a haze around the sword.

But it wasn’t a creepy chill like before.

It was a chill that even felt like the energy of nature, as if climbing a snowy mountain and breathing in the crisp air.

-Hooh…… Was this its original form?

-It looks so pretty. It’s like a work of art.

-Rizariza.

The exterior was no longer ominous; it now even felt beautiful.

The handle was in the shape of a white lion, and snowflake-like crystals formed on the white blade.

It was a longsword that seemed to express a flower blooming on a snowy mountain.

However, unlike those delicate patterns, the overall feeling was rustic and masculine, creating a strange yet compelling design.

[The process of learning and overcoming the Forgotten King’s swordsmanship…… I watched with admiration. Originally, I had no intention of entrusting it to anyone, but I think you are qualified to wield this sword. Please, will you accept it?]

The way he presented it, with a serious face, was almost resolute.

Swept away by the atmosphere, Dohyun unconsciously accepted it, and a message popped up.

[You have acquired the Forgotten Relic, the White Lion’s Snowfall Sword.]

‘……What?’

At the same time, Dohyun’s eyes widened to the point of popping out.

It couldn’t be helped.

[White Lion’s Snowfall Sword]

[Grade: Legendary (Unique)]

[Description: A sword that embodies a white lion living in a snowstorm-swept mountain and a single, resilient flower.

It was once the symbolic sword of a great king, but now it is a forgotten relic. It contains a fragment of the Forgotten King’s brilliant swordsmanship.]

[Level Restriction: 80]

[Equip Restriction: One who has received the Forgotten King’s Sword]

[Physical Attack Power: 2081 ~ 2137]

[Durability: 100 / 100]

[White Lion’s Song: One of the Forgotten King’s signature swordsmanship techniques and the most powerful sword strike, White Lion’s Song can be used. (Cooldown: 10 minutes)]

[Master of Cold: Damage taken from cold-natured attacks is reduced, and the effect of ice-attribute related options is amplified.]

‘Unique, this is insane……!’

Unique.

A modifier attached to something that exists only as one of a kind.

Dohyun’s Eye of Truth also fell into this category.

However, while only the Eye of Truth had the word ‘Unique’ attached to its characteristics, items often had the modifier ‘Unique’ attached to them….

‘I know it only comes out in the New Continent, but it’s already appearing?’

At the very least, you had to reach the maximum level to even be given a chance to obtain a Unique item.

Even a Legendary grade Unique item was a very rare find, rarely obtained even after venturing into the New Continent.

He thought he would get something amazing because the rewards were strengthened, but he never imagined it would be a Unique grade item.

As befitting a weapon with such a grand title, its effects were also very outstanding.

‘Attack power of 2,000…… Twice that of the scythe.’

If this were registered in the Myriad Transformations [a system that allows players to change the appearance of their equipment]?

The attack power of all weapons would boast a value of 2,000.

This kind of damage for a level 80 weapon.

This wouldn’t be lacking even if it were a level 90 Legendary weapon.

Not only that, the raw damage was already crazy, but the special options were even more impressive.

‘Ice attribute effect buff, and cold nature reduction…… It would be overwhelming when facing ice attribute enemies.’

The effects of Ice Manipulation would also be amplified, so it was an essential option for Dohyun. He hadn’t been able to properly use Ice Manipulation because he had only been facing strong enemies lately.

But what caught his eye the most was the first option.

White Lion’s Song.

‘You can use the Forgotten King’s swordsmanship…… This is probably that from earlier, right?’

That terrible sword strike he had received a while ago.

Of course, the user is different, so he can’t really show that much power, but if he can use even half of it, that would be enough.

No, it’s more than enough.

‘It’s practically like getting two signature swordsmanship skills.’

Even though he had obtained other swordsmanship skills, he was still a little disappointed.

Moreover, he didn’t take up more skill slots and obtained it as an option, so it couldn’t be better than this.

He would have never dreamed of it if he had just accepted the swordsmanship as it was.

As expected, high risk, high return is the law of truth.

‘I want to use it. I want to use it like crazy.’

He wanted to use it right away, but sadly, he couldn’t.

He was just one level short of the equipment restriction level.

For now, he had no choice but to put it in his inventory with tears in his eyes.

“Thank you. I will use it well.”

[I believe you will be able to use it well. But…… Surely you don’t think this is the end, do you?]

The Lion King’s spirit, who smiled at Dohyun’s sincere gratitude, suddenly stretched his hand to the side.

Then, with a creaking sound, a huge door opened.

Befitting its overwhelming size, it created an atmosphere that captivated the eyes just by opening the door.

[The door to the Lion King’s Relic Warehouse is opened for the first time.]

[You have proven your qualifications. You have acquired the qualification to enter inside.]

[The reward has been strengthened due to an unbelievable achievement.]

[You can choose any relic you want and take it.]

When the door that had been emitting a dazzling light was finally fully opened, the Lion King’s spirit smiled.

[Giving only one weapon to someone who has completed the test? Don’t make me out to be such a miser.]

“……Crazy.”

[I want to give you everything, but…… It’s a promise with the tower, so it’s hard to break it any further. Instead, you can choose whatever you want and take it.]

Dohyun uttered sincere praise at the sight of the Lion King’s spirit radiating coolness.

The Lion King’s spirit smiled slightly and responded.

[More than anything…… You’ve been very curious about what’s beyond that door since a while ago. Go in and see for yourself. See what’s inside.]

Then, the Lion King’s spirit subtly stepped aside.

Dohyun swallowed as he looked at the brilliant light leaking from beyond the door.

It was as he said. He had been curious ever since he appeared with the Forgotten King’s rotten body.

However, he was being cautious, wondering if he could just go in as he pleased, but he was given the opportunity to enter with dignity.

Moreover, he could take a relic along with that opportunity.

‘No one has ever obtained two items.’

Moreover, there was no mention of choosing directly.

Based on their performance, the Lion King’s spirit would just throw a relic that seemed to suit them.

No one was an exception.

Even Myeolsal, who had passed all the tests, ended up receiving only the Executioner’s Sword.

‘He’s still using the Executioner’s Sword he got here as his trademark.’

The weapon that became the trademark of the Execution Guild.

It was a relic that Myeolsal still uses as one of his five main weapons.

He already has enough with the White Lion’s Snowfall Sword, but he’s getting another piece of equipment comparable to the Executioner’s Sword?

‘Wow, I can’t stand this. Master.’

‘……Ri, Riza!’

‘My heart is your heart. How can you stand this?’

‘……I highly agree, Master.’

In a situation that gamers couldn’t stand, Dohyun immediately moved his feet.

The moment he entered the door with such an excited heart.

“……!”

Dohyun’s eyes widened.

-Wow……!

-Indeed, this is the King’s Treasure Warehouse…… It’s an amazing sight.

-Rizariza!!

The guys who followed behind were the same.

Pure admiration. No other words came to mind. Who wouldn’t admire this sight?

A huge space befitting the size of the door. The space was filled with weapons that contained brilliant light.

‘These are all relics…… Amazing.’

Looking to the left, looking to the right, looking back.

Everything was a relic, and even the tombstone and ornaments placed alone at the very front, and a sword, were also relics.

But those are secondary. What’s most important right now isn’t the reward.

[The Eye of Truth is activated.]

‘Is that it…….’

A space that is uniquely empty, not piled up like mountains.

Red light was leaking from the object placed alone on the tombstone in the very front.

Without hesitation, he approached and picked it up, and a message soon appeared.

[This is not an item designated as a reward. Checking qualifications.]

[Title, ‘One who has completed the Lion King’s Test’ has been confirmed.]

[Acquiring an item related to the Main Quest.]

[It is not considered a relic to be received as a reward.]

‘As expected……!’

Dohyun clenched his fist at the expected phrase.

He hasn’t read the description yet, so he doesn’t know if it’s the Fragment of Destiny or a key, but wouldn’t it be one of the two?

That’s what he was thinking.

[Acquiring a World Quest item.]

[If you accept the item’s quest, a World Quest will open on the Main Continent.]

“……?”

……What quest is opening?