The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 280

280.

3 Years.

That’s how long I played Demlock.

During that time, which could be considered short or long, Do-hyun had seen countless users.

Comparing the users he met then to those he met while playing God of War, there were definitely more unique users back then.

‘Especially towards the end.’

It was only natural since they were the hardcore players who remained in a game that was called a *mang-gem* [ruined game].

As a result, there were dozens of users that immediately came to mind, and among them, he could count the most memorable users on one hand.

Excluding his colleagues, of course…

‘The Lightning Emperor.’

The Lightning Emperor, Chun Ji-ah, was the most memorable.

However, unlike his colleagues, it wasn’t because he had a personal connection with her.

‘She would come and argue with Old Man Bora all the time.’

She picked fights so often that Do-hyun felt an inner sense of familiarity with her, even though they didn’t talk much.

-This should be enough to work. You were a useful punching bag. I’ll come again next time.

-Ugh, look at that bastard, just beating me up and disappearing again. Ah, let me go. I’m going to blow this whole place up.

-Oh, I just got a movement skill. This looks like a good place to test it out.

-Ugh, my blood pressure.

No matter where she was, she would find him like a ghost, beat him up like a punching bag, and then leave leisurely. She was like an event for Do-hyun and his group.

She provided them with much-needed entertainment when they were bored and had nothing to do.

-Hey, don’t just watch, help me out a little? Why are you eating popcorn?

-Come on, a man has to solve these things on his own, Old Man.

-I had to practice my sword, so I didn’t have time to care.

-Bullshit. I can see you holding back your laughter… And Sword Emperor, didn’t I make eye contact with you? I think I saw you stop swinging your sword.

-……Ahem. You’re mistaken.

Perhaps that’s why.

Do-hyun, along with Gugu and Sword Emperor, didn’t bother to intervene, and thanks to that, the animosity between her and Old Man Bora only grew.

At first, she would come once every two weeks, then once a week, and finally, once every three days.

“Now that I see it, I understand what Xia Wu was saying. From her actions to her *mal-tu* [way of speaking], she’s consistently cheap… It’s not a good look.”

“Cheap? What are you talking about? This is style, you idiot. It’s better than that unnecessarily aloof way of speaking.”

“It’s called formality. What would you know?”

“Please, I know more about formality than you do.”

“I suppose you call *pal-ja-geol-eum* [pigeon-toed walking] formality in your world? Then tattoos and clutch bags must be medals.”

“Hey, that’s……”

That’s why he could recognize her at a glance.

Black hair, porcelain-white skin, a black *do-bok* [martial arts uniform], and a noble impression that matched her refined way of speaking.

“……Lightning Emperor?”

Although she looked completely different from her previous flamboyant appearance with yellow hair, anyone could tell that she was the Lightning Emperor, arguing with Ast without backing down.

“Oh?”

“Oh, what is it? You recognized me right away? I thought you wouldn’t be able to tell because I look completely different.”

Then, the two people stopped talking and turned their heads, as if surprised.

The Empress, who had been listening quietly, said in an absurd tone.

“How could I not recognize you when you’re *sarang ssa-um* [love-fighting] like that as soon as you arrive?”

The two people’s expressions crumpled at the words she blurted out.

They looked as if they had heard something they shouldn’t have.

The way they frowned almost simultaneously was like a *de-kal-ko-ma-ni* [decalcomania].

“Ugh, disgusting……”

“I feel deeply unpleasant, Empress. Associating me with this dim-witted bear is not something a person should do.”

“What? Hey, who do you think is happy about it? Of course, I’m too good for you.”

“I’m starting to feel sick, so I wish you would shut your mouth.”

“You’re really pushing it……!”

Kuh-uh-uh-uh!!

The roar that echoed then shut their mouths as if water had been poured on them, just as they were about to reignite the fight.

Their faces became serious as if they had never fought.

“I hit him with all my might, and he’s already getting up?”

“It doesn’t even look like he has a scratch.”

That was because the Legion Commander was in perfect condition.

He looked completely unharmed, even though they had slashed him dozens of times and stuffed him with upgraded special options.

It wasn’t just his appearance.

[The Fourth Legion Commander of Destruction’s health is below 90%.]

In fact, the health they had *kkak-a-naen* [whittled away] so far was only 10%.

Considering that Arthur had cut off his hand and the fanatic was constantly swinging his greatsword with the guild members who had invaded, it was more solid than imagined.

“He’s a monster. What kind of boss is this?”

“This is not the time to be *sarang ssa-um* [love-fighting], Old Man. Focus.”

“No, even Kaiser…… Hmph, never mind, let’s deal with this guy first.”

“That would be for the best.”

Still, there was hope.

“What, we can’t lose like this!”

“Charge!”

“What’s the point of doing this when we’re already screwed?”

“What do you mean? We have to do this to get *gong-ryak-jeom-su* [raid points].”

“Uwaaaaaaa!!”

That was because the remaining guild members of the top 10 guild alliance quickly grasped the situation and chose to participate in the battle.

“Form ranks. We can’t just fight recklessly.”

“Our Leonne will follow Aegis Guild’s lead.”

Among them were Vice Masters Marpad and Lavaon.

Since they were in a temporary alliance, it was only natural for the Kashin Church to participate in the battle.

In an instant, a coalition of hundreds of people was formed.

The Legion Commander couldn’t ignore them as the Ten Star Knights and Vice Masters skillfully commanded.

Bang! Kwang!

Among them, the fanatic was particularly outstanding.

She was destructive even from a distance, waving her heavy greatsword while her blonde hair fluttered.

It was understandable why Leonne kept getting pushed back.

“A black mask and robe…… Kashin Church? Wait, then that woman is *seol-ma* [by any chance] a fanatic?”

“I think so.”

“Why are they here…… No. Then you guys met? And talked?”

“No, the situation was too urgent, so there was no time for that.”

As Do-hyun shook his head, Ast’s expression, who had asked in surprise, gradually became strange.

He seemed to be thinking about something, then suddenly asked.

“Then you still don’t know who she is.”

“Well, no.”

“Hmm, really?”

“Why, what is it?”

“Nothing.”

Do-hyun frowned at his subtle tone.

‘Nothing my ass.’

The way he was twitching his lips made it clear that Old Man Bora knew the fanatic’s identity.

Judging by his reaction, it was clear that she was someone he knew too…… I guess it must be one of the people he met in Demlock.

‘Who is it?’

Do-hyun was curious, but he didn’t have time to think about it now.

“Her skills are *hwak-sil-ha-ni-kka* [certain], so leave it to her…… I think it’s our turn now.”

“That’s what I wanted to hear.”

It was time to focus on catching the Legion Commander.

At Ast’s words, the Empress stood on the left, as if she had been waiting for this moment.

Then, Arthur smiled as he watched Ast standing behind her.

“I never thought the day would come when we would fight with this member.”

“I agree.”

Do-hyun also nodded as he watched Arthur and Chun Ma naturally stand on the right, the remaining spot.

The top 10 guild alliance that he had fought fiercely with, and his fan club, the Kashin Church.

And Arthur and Chun Ma, including his colleagues.

‘There’s no *johap* [combination] more *mak-jang* [chaotic] than this.’

It was a very unusual situation for Do-hyun, who had only ever partied with his colleagues.

-Don’t forget about us either.

-Lizariza!

-We will serve you, Master.

Then, the guardians stepped forward.

Do-hyun smiled and gripped 천변 [Cheon-byeon, Thousand Changes] tightly.

“Then let’s start.”

-Liza!

It was the moment when the first Abyss Legion Commander raid in God of War began.

* * *

Bang! Kwang!

—-!!

‘Ah……’

Harrington couldn’t help but be amazed.

‘Was there ever a raid of this level?’

A fierce battle was unfolding that would be hard to find even if he searched his memories, proving that the title of Legion Commander was not just a *heo-myeong* [empty name].

Hundreds of rankers surrounded the Legion Commander, who was over 10 meters tall.

It was like ants surrounding a grasshopper, and the scene that unfolded was similar.

Kwwaaaang!

“Kueueuk……”

“Second unit, line up!”

Every time the Legion Commander waved his hand, dozens of Aegis Guild members were helplessly pushed back.

They were *cham-eu-ro bol-pum-eop-eot-seu-na* [truly unimpressive] for being the strongest tanks, but they were still rankers.

When the tanks at the front line retreated, the next shield unit immediately took their place.

“Charge!”

Then Lavaon led the Leonne Guild members and charged.

They were helplessly knocked down by the Legion Commander’s blind attacks, but they still continued to charge.

That alone created a magnificent battle that was rarely seen, but Harrington’s gaze was not directed at them.

Whirr- Kwang!

Whoo-oong- Puh-uhng!!

The six people who were *nal-ttwi-go* [rampaging] at the very front.

The fanatic who had been obsessed with cutting off the left leg since earlier, and Arthur, who was trying to grind the severed hand into powder.

“Now is the time.”

“Oh yeah, here comes a big one.”

And Chun Ma and Ast, who were teaming up and coordinating.

Finally, Kaiser and the Empress, who were dodging all attacks and traversing the battlefield among the guild members.

He was further away, taking on the role of ranged support, so he felt it more clearly.

It was safe to say that they were the main players in this battlefield.

‘Ah…… That incredible movement.’

The Empress, who was like a wild beast, was also eerie, but the most surprising thing was Kaiser.

Despite being the most exhausted of them all, he was maximizing efficiency with minimal movement.

His distance calculation and movements were as precise as a machine.

‘Indeed, he does not betray my faith.’

Harrington was tempted to pray, but he barely managed to hold back and drew his bow.

That was because there was one big problem for the almighty Kashin, even though it was an excellent battle.

“I’m at my limit, switch.”

“Okay.”

Their stamina was running out.

Kaiser and the Empress, who had the worst stamina among them, were taking turns fighting.

Even though the two of them were taking turns, there was not even a slight sense of incongruity.

It was only possible because the two of them possessed *goe-mul* [monstrous] physical abilities, but there was no choice but to have unavoidable situations.

“Switch.”

“……I haven’t recovered yet.”

Such was the situation when the two of them ran out of stamina at the same time.

And this was when Harrington shone.

Shuaaaak-!

Puh-uhng!

Every time they seemed to be in trouble, he would shoot arrows like a ghost to buy them time.

“Oh, nice.”

“Who’s the archer? He’s *sseul-man-han-de* [useful].”

“I don’t know either.”

Although they didn’t even remember his name, Harrington was satisfied.

It was enough for him to be helpful to Kashin.

‘He said nice…… Ah, Kashin.’

Rather, he was moved to receive praise from Kashin.

Perhaps it was thanks to the fact that he drew his bow with such fighting spirit.

The two of them began to distribute their stamina more smoothly, and at some point, they no longer ran out of stamina first.

[The sealed Abyss, ‘Fourth Legion Commander of Destruction’s health is below 60%.]

The health, which had seemed impossible to reduce, was now noticeably reduced.

He thought that they would be able to succeed in the raid if they continued like this.

Uwaaaaaaa!

Bang! Kwang! Puhng!

‘The situation is better than I thought.’

‘Half of us are already dead, but…… it’s still doable.’

‘It’s possible as long as they’re alive.’

‘Wow, but the masters are one thing, but Kaiser and the Empress’s movements are insane, really. Are they even human?’

‘That’s why we got so *gae-teol-lyeot-ji* [utterly destroyed]……’

And that was what those at the center of the battlefield were most aware of.

The more they fought together, the more they felt the level of Do-hyun and the masters, and their morale was soaring.

However, Do-hyun’s expression was not very good.

To be exact, it was more accurate to say that he felt uneasy.

‘It’s too smooth.’

In fact, it’s not that smooth if you think about it.

Despite the long raid time of over an hour, there was still more than half of the health left.

On the other hand, almost half of the raid party had already been lost.

[Health is below 20%.]

[Mana is below 10%.]

[The effect of *Yeok-cheon* [defying the heavens] is in effect.]

Not only that.

They were getting tired.

Arthur, Chun Ma, and Ast, who were in relatively good condition, were also starting to show signs of losing their potential.

It was disadvantageous for them to go for a long-term battle.

Nevertheless, the reason why Do-hyun felt uneasy, expressing that it was smooth, was one thing.

‘That bastard hasn’t used a single instant-kill skill.’

Was the tight fight really because they were doing well?

The question naturally arose.

What if even a slight change happened here…… The moment the thought flashed through his mind.

The Legion Commander, who had been *nal-ttwi-deon* [rampaging] wildly, stopped abruptly.

“Huh?”

“It’s a groggy!”

“Now’s the time! Quickly put in *geuk-dil* [extreme damage]!”

At that, the moment the users tried to accelerate.

Swish-

The guy’s head turned sharply.

The red eyes, filled with blood, were aimed directly at Do-hyun.

It wasn’t just the eyes that were red.

[The sealed Abyss, ‘Fourth Legion Commander of Destruction’s health is below 50%.]

[Phase 2 begins.]

[Eye of Truth is activated.]

“……!”

A small something that was *bak-hyeo-it-deon* [embedded] near the guy’s heart was flashing red.

And the moment he realized that.

Ding-!

Something completely unexpected happened.