The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 282

282.

It was an unseemly expression for a Heavenly Demon, but she wasn’t wrong.

Bang! Kwaang!

What unfolded behind them was a horrific battlefield.

[The Abyssification of the Labyrinth is currently at 27%]

[An even more powerful Abyss Legion is approaching.]

The Abyssification rate soared as if waiting for the sealed souls to break.

“Seriously, why are more coming?”

“I don’t know, just block them!”

“Uwaaagh!”

It was horror itself to see dozens of even more powerful Abyss Legion monsters crawling up when there were already so many legions left.

The guild members tried desperately to block them, but there was no way they could handle it.

It was only natural that they were slowly being pushed back.

[The 4th Legion Commander of Destruction is using ‘Grasp of Destruction’.]

[Warning! Instant death upon contact with the Grasp of Destruction.]

[If aggro is lost for more than 10 seconds, Pillars of Destruction will rise in random locations.]

[Area damage will occur when three pillars are created.]

[Warning! Instant death upon exposure to the pillar’s area damage.]

To make matters worse, even the Legion Commander started spamming instant-kill moves.

It was hellish to draw aggro from the Legion Commander, who was immune to knockback and status effects due to his Legion Commander traits.

They weren’t just being pushed back; they would be fatally wounded if hit even once.

“This is insane… is this a game!?”

“If you have time to talk, swing your warhammer even once more!”

“How can I swing it more here? Can’t you see I’m holding two warhammers!?”

They wondered what kind of misfortune this was after breaking the marble, but none of them blamed the Empress.

‘Breaking the marble is the right thing to do.’

No matter how they thought about how to attack, breaking the marble was the only option.

Either way, Abyssification would proceed at a rapid pace if left alone.

It would be much more promising to proceed while dealing significant damage.

‘The problem is that the difficulty has become crazy.’

It wasn’t just crazy, either.

[Partially destroyed the sealed soul of the ‘4th Legion Commander of Destruction’.]

[The Legion Commander takes serious damage.]

[Sealed Abyss, the ‘4th Legion Commander of Destruction’ has less than 30% health.]

[The sealed soul is destroyed and divided into four.]

[The four divided sealed souls must be destroyed simultaneously.]

[Only single attacks accumulate damage.]

“How many people is this raid for? This is like a legendary named boss…”

“Even legendary named bosses aren’t this crazy.”

“Both of you shut up and kill those guys quickly. We don’t have time.”

“I know, man.”

Ast and the Heavenly Demon grumbled at the Empress’s shout from afar, but they moved quickly.

They were heading to where the sealed souls were.

Each of them was scattering in four directions, and speed was the most important thing.

[Successful Perfect Parry.]

[Deflects a Ruthless Strike.]

Kueeee!

While Do-hyun was left alone to draw the Legion Commander’s aggro, the remaining members had to break through the guardians protecting the sealed souls and destroy them.

It was practically a solo carry, but there was no other way.

To reliably destroy the sealed souls that were doubling in number, everyone had to rush in.

“But is it really okay to leave him alone?”

“Hmm?”

The Empress smirked at Arthur’s worried words.

“Then what are you going to do? There’s no other way, is there? Or are you going to hold aggro? You can’t.”

“That’s true, but…”

“He’ll take care of himself, so worry about this side.”

Arthur hesitated for a moment, wondering if that was something to say, but then nodded.

Bang! Kwaang!

[Successful Perfect Parry.]

[Uses Backstab.]

Even though he was rampaging with a huge body over 10 meters tall, his stable appearance, not being pushed back at all, was undeniable.

Parries and movements performed with mechanically precise timing.

There was no unnecessary movement in it.

“…Honestly, it’s amazing. I didn’t think this strategy was really possible.”

“Well, he’s our tanker.”

Even though they saw it with their own eyes, they were calm as if they were used to it.

That was so foreign.

‘Tanker… was he really a tanker, not just saying it?’

It wasn’t the first time he had seen an evasion tanker. [A character build focused on dodging attacks rather than absorbing them.]

Even among tankers, there were specialized fields, and among them, irregular evasion tankers would occasionally appear.

Of course, they only appeared, and no one made a name for themselves.

‘It only works on dungeon bosses, and if it’s a raid boss, it’s over if you get hit even once…’

On the other hand, evasion tankers weren’t better at tanking.

There was no need to take a dangerous gamble when it wasn’t even better, and it was a hundred times more profitable to find a stable tanker.

Therefore, evasion tankers were generally recognized as a kind of entertainment pick. [A character build chosen for fun rather than optimal performance.]

Arthur was one of those who had such a perception…

Whirr- Whoosh-

[Successful Perfect Parry.]

[The mark disappears.]

[Deals a powerful blow in proportion to the accumulated damage.]

‘A dealer is tanking… was this possible?’

Seeing Kaiser perfectly evade and grab aggro, that perception was shattered for the first time.

Rather, in this situation, Kaiser’s tanking was more reliable than Damian’s.

Even Damian, who was called the best in terms of defense, wouldn’t be able to withstand that tremendous blow several times on his own.

But what if you avoid it all without having to block it?

‘…Isn’t that more than a tanker?’

Why bother being a tanker if you’re like that?

He was even confused by the situation, as if the common sense he knew was wrong.

“I know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry. That guy is weird.”

“…”

Arthur turned his head at the sudden voice, and Ast was smirking as if he understood.

Then the Empress, who was listening from the other side, chimed in.

“That’s why they say he couldn’t have gotten first place in Demonic Land without parrying.”

“There was even a rumor that it was a Kaiser-only skill, kekeke.”

“There’s no need to complain that he doesn’t have a legendary skill? He’s the only one who uses parrying at a legendary level or higher.”

“Well, it was nice to have a tanker thanks to that.”

“Isn’t it a problem that the tanker deals more damage than me?”

“Isn’t that your problem for being pushed back in damage with that item setting?”

Arthur closed his mouth as he watched even the Heavenly Demon join in and talk.

‘It doesn’t seem to be just a matter of parrying.’

It’s true that he can play like that because he has parrying, but in the first place, it’s absurd to consider that his evasion power is just a matter of parrying.

It feels like he’s already in a position where he won’t get hit.

At this point, it was as if he could see the future a few seconds later.

[Sealed Abyss, the ‘4th Legion Commander of Destruction’ uses the Grasp of Destruction.]

[The effect of Vergina’s Magic Gloves is activated.]

[The special option, ‘Touching Hand’, allows you to touch the Grasp of Destruction.]

[The special option, ‘Coordinate Change’, moves the coordinates of the intangible energy.]

[It’s an overwhelming blow. The changeable distance is greatly reduced.]

It was the result of mixing those strange gloves and fuses that he used from time to time, and movement skills.

Kaiser, who gave up attacking and was determined to tank, was truly the best tanker.

“Ah, God is watching over us. Repay your faith with all your might!”

“Ah… Kamen.”

“Kamen.”

What was even more maddening was the insane chanting of the Kashin Church coming from all directions.

As soon as Kaiser started grabbing aggro, the eyes of the fanatics shone with even clearer madness, and the movements of the Kashin followers improved several times.

Swish- Thud!

“Everything is for Kashin!”

No, the fanatics themselves had their skills amplified several times.

Even Arthur was taken aback by the way they wielded their greatswords violently. He wondered if he could win against Leon now instead of a draw.

Shoo-ack! Swish!

Thud! Thud!

Was it just his imagination that the arrows flying were sharper and more precise?

-We can’t lose either!

-Lizariza!

-Hmm! Take down those heading to our lord first!

Occasionally, any stray legions were intercepted by Charlie, Eliza, and the undead legion.

[A portion of the sealed soul of the ‘Fourth Legion Commander of Destruction’ has been destroyed.]

[The Legion Commander sustains significant damage.]

Thanks to that, they were able to break through the legions more reliably and destroy the sealed souls.

Starting with that, they continued to smash the orbs.

[The sealed abyss, the ‘Fourth Legion Commander of Destruction’ has 10% or less health remaining.]

When they came to their senses, the Legion Commander’s health was already critically low.

This was the result of a concerted effort.

‘I can do it.’

‘Just one more time. If we repeat it just one more time…’

If we continue like this, we can clear it.

It was when such hope took root in everyone’s hearts.

[The current rate of Abyssalization is 78%.]

[The current rate of Abyssalization is 79%.]

The rate of Abyssalization, which had been slowly rising, suddenly jumped to 80%.

“…Huh?”

“What, why is it suddenly so bright… Huh?”

“Crazy… What, what is that?”

Suddenly, the battlefield was dyed purple, and then monstrous eyes opened.

[The Eyes of the Abyss open.]

[The Abyssal Demonic Beasts that were asleep reveal themselves.]

Reptilian-like pupils.

The huge demonic beasts emerging from the abyss, radiating overwhelming power, were terrifying.

However, no one present could tear their eyes away from the demonic beasts.

[The strong of the Abyss, the ‘Master of Destruction,’ gazes upon this place.]

[The strong of the Abyss, the ‘Master of Immortality,’ gazes upon this place.]

Black figures with only silhouettes revealed.

Constantly wavering, they were pure darkness, and they were looking at this place.

-We meet again… vessel…

The chilling voice, like scraping metal, echoed through the maze.

[You face overwhelming presence.]

[You confront an unbearable energy.]

[Abyssalization is not yet complete, so it cannot exert its influence.]

[When Abyssalization reaches 100%, they will descend.]

“Crazy… what the hell is that?”

“I, I don’t know either.”

The users were certain.

They didn’t know what kind of beings they were, but they knew that everyone would die the moment they descended.

It was certain death with no chance of resistance.

[The sealed powers of the ‘Fourth Legion Commander of Destruction’ are fully released.]

[The Fourth Legion Commander of Destruction unleashes all traits and skills.]

[Caution!]

In addition, the Legion Commander had also entered its final phase.

At that, Dohyun frowned for the first time since taking aggro.

It wasn’t because of the appearance of those things. He had expected it to some extent the moment he saw the Eyes of the Abyss.

The problem was the timing.

[Health is 10% or less.]

[All mana has been exhausted.]

‘Why now…’

He had been desperately holding on, but eventually, he had exhausted all his mana.

The Magic Gauntlet was also on cooldown.

Now, he had to hold aggro with pure skill, without parrying or movement abilities.

With only 10% of his health remaining.

“Quickly! Break the orbs quickly!”

Astr, noticing that, glared and looked around.

He was trying not to miss where the next orb would appear.

But that was a futile effort.

[There are no sealed souls remaining.]

[The current rate of Abyssalization is 81%.]

“…What?”

Now, only a direct assault was the only way to clear it.

Against the Legion Commander, who had become stronger, they had to carry out the final raid.

With a time limit.

“What the hell is this!?”

“Damn it!”

“It’s just as bewildering for us, but now is not the time for that. Immediate support…”

Complaining was only momentary.

The party members, quickly grasping the situation, ran towards the Legion Commander.

They realized that if they left it like this, Dohyun, who had run out of mana, would be in danger.

Kuaaaaah!!

But the Legion Commander was one step faster.

[The sealed abyss, the ‘Fourth Legion Commander of Destruction’ uses the Curtain of Destruction.]

[Designates up to 5 targets and seals their movements for 40 seconds.]

[Players ‘Cheonma,’ ‘Empress,’ ‘Astr,’ ‘Arthur,’ and ‘Fanatic’ have been designated and their movements are sealed.]

The Legion Commander, with all powers unsealed, played its hidden card.

The party members, who could never have imagined that such a simple-minded guy would have such binding skills, had no choice but to be caught in the curtain helplessly.

“….!”

“No!”

At the same time, the Legion Commander’s fist swung without hesitation.

Taat- Kwaang!

Dohyun reacted immediately and rolled backward, but the Legion Commander’s attacks did not stop.

If he dodged the fist, the Grasp of Destruction would fly in, and if he barely avoided that, he would be met with a body slam.

Even if he dodged that, the Legion Commander would 그대로엎어져 깔아뭉개려는 군단장 [try to fall over and crush him].

[Health is 5% or less.]

Dohyun was somehow dodging, but since the size was so large, there was a limit to dodging.

-My lord! This humble sword will go… Keuk!

-Lord, Master!

-Lizariza!!

The guardians, feeling their master’s urgency, tried to step forward, but they were tied down by the demonic beasts.

It was difficult to shake them off and come right away.

The time he had to endure alone was still 30 seconds.

[The second ability of the Tears of God is on cooldown.]

[Remaining time is 45 seconds.]

‘The timing is really…’

He didn’t think he could last 30 seconds now that he couldn’t use skills.

Sseuk-

Naturally, Dohyun’s eyes went to his inventory.

‘….Should I use it?’

The only way to overcome this situation was there.

Dohyun didn’t know exactly what would happen, but wouldn’t something happen?

He had been saving it to use when there was absolutely no way to solve it…

‘I have no choice.’

It seemed like that situation was now.

Looking up at the Legion Commander with fiercely gleaming eyes, he was about to put his hand into his inventory when…

A sword flying from somewhere drew a clean straight line and cut the Legion Commander’s arm.

Chwaaaak-!

Kuaaaaah!!

A more perfect flash of sword light.

Watching the beautiful sword that seemed to have reached the realm of art, Dohyun turned his head sharply.

“This is…”

As far as he knew, there was only one person who wielded such a sword.

Tak.

As expected.

A woman who landed lightly between the Legion Commander and Dohyun turned her head, her black silk-like hair fluttering.

“I came straight here because it was a mess when I came back after finishing my training…”

A woman with snow-white skin wearing a dobok [Korean martial arts uniform].

She smiled faintly when her eyes met his.

“I’m glad I didn’t come too late.”

Dohyun chuckled at the now familiar innocent voice.

“Not too late my ass… You’re seriously late. You idiot.”

“Is that so.”

At that, the woman closed her eyes and smirked before turning her body.

“Then I’ll take over from here.”

The last member of the Kaiser Party.

The Sword Saint’s appearance.