The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 250

250.

The emotion I felt when I reunited with Uncle Bora was pure joy.

He wasn’t sporting that same old perverted look anymore, but his appearance was familiar, and his personality was just as I remembered.

Seeing him like that made me wonder.

‘What do Gugu and Sword Emperor look like now?’

Even though I was annoyed that Ast wouldn’t tell me no matter what, I couldn’t help but look forward to our reunion.

Unique guys with distinct personalities.

I figured it wouldn’t be strange if they looked peculiar in some way.

“Hey, it’s the Sword Saint!”

“Wow, it’s the Empress!?”

“The owner of the Armory, the Sword Saint, and the Empress? Crazy… what’s with this team?”

“But doesn’t it seem like they know Kaiser? They said it’s been a while?”

“…Could that rumor be true?”

…But none of what I imagined was anything like this.

Who are the Empress and the Sword Saint?

They are top-tier female players that even the top 10 guilds can’t afford to offend.

Yes, ‘female’ players.

“…So, the one with the white hair is Gugu, and the one in the martial arts uniform is the Sword Emperor?”

When Dohyun asked with a frown, the Empress nonchalantly picked at her ear.

“Ugh, how many times are you going to ask when I already told you it’s true?”

“Hehe, watching his dumbfounded expression is quite amusing.”

“Expression? It’s hidden by the mask, though?”

“…That’s just a figure of speech. Anyway, you still can’t read the room.”

“Want to fight?”

Following the confirmation I’d heard countless times, even the sight of them bickering was just as I remembered.

However, Dohyun couldn’t hide his bewilderment as he watched them.

“Have you ever seen such a crazy situation…”

“Puhaha!”

Finally, Ast burst into hearty laughter at the curse that slipped from my lips.

He was laughing so hard he was wiping away tears.

The Empress and Sword Saint also seemed amused, smirking.

That was so unlike them.

‘What is this, ‘My childhood friend was actually a goddess-level beauty?’ No, Demlock had no gender restrictions, so I heard there were many cases like this, but still.’

The rumor that lovers who met in Demlock [a previous game] and dated, only to find out they were the same gender in God’s Era, was quite famous in the early days.

It was common for a middle-aged man in his 50s to play a female character in her 20s, or vice versa.

But those two were women?

I never imagined I would experience something like this.

“Puhuhu… Keuk, hey, hey. Don’t be like that. I had the same reaction when I first saw them. It’s too unfair if I’m the only one who suffers.”

“Haa…”

Ast shrugged, barely stopping his laughter at my glare that demanded an explanation.

‘I’m getting dizzy, really.’

Dohyun sighed and rubbed his forehead.

He really felt like his head was spinning.

“Sword Saint is really something… No wonder she’s always nominated as a candidate for the Goddess of God’s Era female user ideal type World Cup.”

“She’s crazy about swords, but if you only look at her appearance, she’s the type that guys go crazy for.”

“I like the Empress. Isn’t that unique atmosphere sexy in itself?”

“Sexy my ass, she’s a sex bomb, you moron. You’ll only come to your senses after being dragged away and beaten to death for making eye contact.”

“…Well, but honestly, she’s pretty. And it turned out that the guy who got beaten up was a wanted fugitive on the run.”

Dohyun frowned at the users’ whispers he overheard.

Should I say that his DNA reacted first?

His body reacted instinctively at the thought of praising his colleagues, whom he knew as men.

But it wasn’t something he couldn’t understand.

As they said, the two of them were objectively very attractive.

‘…To think that such a thing was hidden inside that character who was the epitome of a dignified swordsman.’

The Sword Saint seemed to be about 168cm tall [approximately 5’6″], and she had a calm, innocent, yet strangely sharp image, like a flower with thorns.

A typical appearance that men would find appealing.

On the other hand, the Empress was exactly the opposite.

“…What are you looking at?”

“No, it’s the first time I’ve seen you without your mask.”

“Ah, right. At that time, I thought I could only change my gender, so I couldn’t set my appearance, so I covered it with a mask… No, wait a minute. But why aren’t you showing your face? Are you wearing it now that I took mine off?”

Should I say that she has thorns to the point of being fatal and terrifying?

Her eyes are narrowed, and she has a dangerous aura, as if she might cause an incident at any moment, but her striking appearance, where white hair and red eyes go so well together, is captivating.

Both of them have appearances that are enough to make men’s hearts flutter.

…The only problem is that Gugu and Sword Emperor were long-time colleagues.

It was then.

Uwooooo-!!!!

The Calamity, as if recovering from the shock of the sudden attack, let out an ear-splitting scream.

The eyes all over its body were filled with deep anger.

“…I have a lot to say, but I think we should deal with this guy first.”

“That’s the most welcome thing I’ve heard.”

Dohyun took a deep breath and grabbed the Cheonbyeon [his sword], and the Empress smiled and stood beside him.

Then, the Sword Saint and Ast also stepped forward.

“That’s a wise decision.”

“Wow, is it two years? Us taking down a boss together.”

“To be exact, it’s been a little over 1 year and 9 months? It’s been a while.”

“…Are you going to be okay? That guy’s going to be tough?”

When Dohyun asked, wondering if they could handle it, the Sword Saint smirked as if it were a pointless question.

“That’s a ridiculous question, Kaiser. Why else would we be here if not for that.”

“When was it ever easy for us?”

“That’s right, that’s right. But this time it’s easy, they say we just have to seal it.”

“What? Then it’s a piece of cake? I’m not a man if I run away from here.”

“…You’re not a man, Gugu.”

“You too.”

“…?”

The Sword Saint was momentarily stunned by the unexpected retort.

Belatedly, he cleared his throat and maintained a poker face as if there was no impact.

However, Dohyun, who saw his considerable embarrassment in real time, could only shake his head.

‘Don’t even try to hide it. He’s still the same.’

Even the corners of his lips, which seemed proud that he thought he was sincerely maintaining a poker face, were annoying.

He was a strange guy who still risked his life for his persona even after 2 years.

‘Ah, is it a woman now? Anyway…’

Enough with the small talk.

Swish.

As Dohyun stepped forward, he positioned himself between the Empress on the left and the Sword Saint on the right.

And Ast took his place behind the three of them.

It was a position that Gugu had naturally taken in the past in Demlock because he was left-handed.

It was their first party play in 2 years, but there was no need for conversation as they naturally took their positions.

Their bodies remembered.

[RCD recording is finished.]

[Starting live broadcast.]

[Please set the live broadcast title.]

‘Title… this would be good.’

Dohyun smiled and finished the settings before grabbing the Cheonbyeon again.

Then, the dark sword energy that was submerged in darkness began to rise and dyed the white sword black.

The three of them also took a stance to charge.

“Then let’s get started.”

[Broadcast ‘Party Play’ has started.]

The first official Kaiser party raid in God’s Era was beginning.

* * *

‘…What is this?’

Shaoh was staring ahead with a somewhat dumbfounded face.

Bang! Swish-

Thud!

What she saw was a chaotic scene of tremendous noise and blood.

Yes. It was a battle.

Not a typical massacre, nor a tragic disaster, but a battle.

‘It’s becoming a battle… a battle with that monster.’

Whoosh- Slash!

Each time the Calamity’s massive body rampaged, the surroundings crumbled and the ground shook, but the four individuals remained steadfast.

As the Sword Saint darted in like a swallow, delivering a clean horizontal strike before vanishing from sight,

Swish-! Thwack!

The Empress, as if waiting for it, unleashed a flurry of attacks.

Rushing forward with its massive maw open, she used it as a foothold, leaping up to slash at its lips.

Kroaaaaaaa-!!!

Even as it writhed in pain, lunging to devour her as she landed, she clung tighter, brandishing her sword.

As blood splattered, staining her white hair and body, her red aura intensified.

[Due to the Bloodlust effect, you grow stronger for 70 seconds as you are covered in blood.]

[Due to the Frenzy effect, your attack power greatly increases for 80 seconds, but damage received also greatly increases.]

[Due to the Diehard effect, your physical abilities have increased in proportion to the sacrificed health.]

[80% of health has been sacrificed.]

[Due to the Madness effect, health decreases by 1% per second for 90 seconds, and stats and all speeds increase in proportion to current health %.]

A Berserker. No, it was Gugu’s signature suicide mode.

Engaging in ultra-close combat against that massive bulk was akin to a suicide attempt, but if the opponent was the Empress, things were different.

Whir- Thud!

Splat-!

Movements so fast they were hard to react to even from a distance.

If it bared its teeth, she would kick them away, instead slashing the inside of its mouth with her sword.

If it flashed its eyes from a blind spot, she would pierce them like awls with her elbows and nails.

Even as she contorted her body at impossible angles, her sword and body always landed a counter.

Her entire body was a weapon.

Whoosh-

As she was drenched in blood, her red eyes and aura grew clearer, and her movements became fiercer and more destructive.

A true berserker.

However, given the opponent, even she inevitably faced moments of crisis.

Slash-

“Your fighting style is always so crude. And you still don’t watch your back.”

“Who has time to watch their back? I’m too busy beating it down. And you’re going to watch my back anyway, right?”

“……Sigh. How did I get mixed up with someone like you?”

“It must be your fate. Just focus.”

When that happened, the Sword Saint would appear and deflect the attacks with swordsmanship that was like art.

Her defensive skills, having reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship, were enough to impress even Dohyun, so the Empress, who always bickered and fought with her, would entrust her back to her during battle.

“……Understood. Concentrate on attacking. I’ll handle the defense.”

“That’s a very desirable model answer.”

Sighing, the Sword Saint drew her sword and drew an arbitrary space in the air.

A distance of 4M [4 meters] in diameter. This space was hers.

Softness Overcomes Hardness.

The realm beyond, Air Supremacy.

In this space, where physical abilities and her swordsmanship, transcending the limits impossible in the modern era, and skills were combined, there was no enemy who could defeat her.

Even if it was a Calamity.

The Calamity’s attacks, using its massive bulk to stealthily target her from behind, were deflected like ghosts the moment they entered her space.

The Empress, whose attack was her defense.

The Sword Saint, a master of nullification.

The two, with combat styles as extreme as their personalities, ironically shone the brightest when they were together.

“That swordsmanship of yours is really useful.”

It was when the Empress smiled with satisfaction and cracked her knuckles.

“Then, let’s have some real fun…….”

“Aren’t you two having all the fun?”

A maw, not comparable to the Calamity, but still quite large, appeared in front of her.

The maw, having sucked in the surrounding air, launched something into the air, and the moment the Empress looked up.

[The Divine Beast, ‘The Beast that Swallows Weapons,’ has swallowed a +15 Doom Hammer.]

[Initiating combination.]

[The Divine Beast, ‘The Beast that Swallows Weapons,’ spits out a +15 Exploding Doom Hammer.]

“I know you guys are close, but it’s my turn this time.”

“Who says we’re close……!”

Thud!

Ignoring the Empress’s outburst, Ast jumped high, gripping the blunt weapon with both hands.

His hammer was purple, but in an instant, it became deeply dyed and began to emit a radiant light as if containing the universe.

[Unleashing the transcendence ability of the unique ability ‘Weapon Upgrade’.]

[Activating the transcendent unique ability ‘Limit Break’.]

[By releasing the limit restriction, the effects of Weapon Upgrade are temporarily used to the extreme.]

[The +20 Exploding Doom Hammer is complete.]

[Upon use, the weapon is destroyed and the trait cannot be used for 50 minutes.]

“This is going to hurt a bit.”

The reason why his one-shot deal was called the strongest in God’s Era.

The reason why he had to fill his armory was finally revealed as Ast roared and slammed down the hammer.

And.

[The special effect of the ‘Exploding’ modifier is activated.]

[The special effect of the Doom Hammer is activated.]

[The effects are amplified to the maximum due to the extremely enhanced weapon.]

Clang-!

A sound of impact as if space was shattering was heard, and light exploded throughout the tomb.

The entire tomb shook violently as if it would be overturned, and the users who were watching the spectacle stumbled and fell like dominoes from the shock.

“Sh, Shi* What is this!?”

“It’s the Armory Owner!”

Unlike the panicked users, Shao, who barely managed to regain her balance, exclaimed.

Her mind, which had been blank from the unbelievable movements, snapped back with that one blow.

‘That crazy bastard finally blew up his weapon.’

A transcendent ability that destroys the weapon after one shot and prevents the use of traits for 50 minutes.

In fact, it was an ability that could only be used once per raid.

The risk was otherworldly, and there was a disadvantage that required astronomical wealth and party members to support the delay, but…….

——–!!

“Th, the Calamity is flipped over!”

“Get back!!”

The power was certain.

It was not enough to distort the face of that giant, but the massive shockwave caused it to flip over like a turtle.

Kwaaaang-!

It had only fallen over, but the aftermath was enormous because of its size.

The dust storm made it hard to see.

[The Great Calamity opens its eyes.]

[You may die if you touch the trajectory of light.]

“Heok!”

“Where’s the trajectory!? I can’t see because of the dust!”

“Damn it…… Just duck!”

When the pattern that had led the previous raid party to destruction was activated, the users who were horrified were making a fuss.

Flash, the emitted light suddenly soared into the air and soon scattered like a mirage.

The traces of light adorned the dark night sky like fireworks.

[Successfully parried the trajectory of light.]

[The pattern is interrupted the moment it is activated and the pattern is canceled.]

“……Parried? Parried, you say?”

“Crazy…… Who?”

They were stunned by the unbelievable phenomenon for a moment, but soon the dust cleared, revealing the silhouette of a man.

Soon after, a voice with an interesting low-pitched voice was heard.

“Oh, this pattern is interrupted. It’s easier than the King?”

“……?”

Shao couldn’t help but be dumbfounded by the voice.

‘……Interrupt the pattern? Easier, he says?’

The worst pattern that had made tens of thousands of raid members helpless.

The pattern that had been destroyed because they couldn’t overcome that one was too easy for Kaiser.