The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 288

288.

It got to the point where I even started to wonder.

“Could I be the problem?”

People are known by the company they keep.

If you’re surrounded by crazy people, doesn’t that mean you’re not normal either?

It was a very wise attitude to reflect on oneself, but…

“Nah, that doesn’t make sense.”

No matter how much he thought about it, it didn’t make sense, so Dohyun brushed it off.

-No, whoever said that was right on the money, Master.

“Of course, there aren’t many people as normal and sane as me. Right, Eliza?”

-Liza? Li, Liza!

-Master, the nostrils of truth don’t lie. I’ve seen things…

While he was lightly ignoring Jihad’s urgent correction and deciding that he just had a unique way with people.

Ding-

“Huh?”

“Oh, finally.”

Everyone stopped what they were doing and focused on the sudden notification.

It was only natural.

[Ranking measurement is complete.]

[Ranking results will appear shortly.]

It was the moment everyone had been waiting for, when the ranking results would finally appear.

“Please, just let me be in the top 100……”

“Still, we did the raid together, so shouldn’t we be higher than the others?”

“I’m not even hoping for the top 100. Even 200 would be……”

“I’d be grateful just to have my name on the list. It’d be nice to be treated well wherever I go.”

“We’re actually worrying about this……”

The guild members, whose guild was on the verge of collapse, were hoping it would be a means to prove their abilities.

“Remember who you bet on? Both of us bet on 2nd place.”

“I bet on 4th place.”

“Me too, 4th. I remember everything, so don’t go back on your word later.”

“Weren’t you the one who said you might get 1st place?”

“I realized my place. Even a slug has that much brain, doesn’t it?”

“Ugh, you wanna go for real?”

The Empress, Sword Saint, Heavenly Demon, and Ast were waiting for the results with eyes like gambling addicts.

After a few seconds of everyone’s patience.

[Unforbidden Labyrinth Conquest Ranking]

-1st place: Kaiser

-2nd place: Empress

-3rd place: Sword Saint

-4th place: Heavenly Demon

-5th place: Ast

-6th place: Zealot

-7th place: Arthur

-8th place: Harrington

…….

-100th place: KrongWoong

[Differential rewards are given in proportion to the conquest ranking.]

[Users who have entered the top 100 can receive additional rewards in proportion to their ranking when visiting Emperor ‘Bahalun de Arnis’.]

“Aaaargh!! I’m not on the list!”

“Nice!!! 100th place!!! Kroaaaaar!!”

“Wow, 178th place. I’m satisfied with this much.”

“……57th place, huh.”

The awaited results appeared, and shouts of different emotions erupted from all directions.

The Ten Stars Knights were in the top 20, and the vice-masters, Lavaon and Marpard, were in the top 50.

Following them, the Kashin Church, the Heavenly Demon Church, and the guild members filled the ranks evenly.

“Wait, but Kaiser is 1st place? Even with the Empress and Sword Saint here.”

“He drew aggro [aggression; in gaming, drawing enemy attention] all by himself, so it’s natural. He ignored so many patterns. Since he did all the damage and tanking, it’s hard to beat Kaiser in raid score.”

“I guess…… and the ending was amazing. Instant-kill parrying, is that real?”

“The Sword Saint was no joke either. Same with the Empress and Heavenly Demon…… Wow, it was like watching a league of their own.”

“Tell me about it. The Owner of the Armory wasn’t Kaiser’s party for nothing. I got chills every time he unleashed a blast.”

“What about the Zealot? Did you see how he dealt damage? How is he so good when he started less than a year ago?”

“We commoners should be satisfied just to be in the top 100.”

Since the scale was so large and they saw it with their own eyes, most people seemed to accept the results, even if they weren’t happy with them.

But there are always those who don’t accept the results, no matter where you go.

Especially when there’s a bet involved, no words are needed.

“No, how did I get pushed back!? Ugh, I’m so frustrated. What did that wildcat even do?”

“All you did was hit once in a while with your slow body when I was attacking countless times. I think it’s a perfectly natural result.”

“Hey, is your hit the same as my hit?”

“Well, I don’t think the rankings lie.”

“Agh!”

Ast was pounding his chest, seemingly hurt in his pride, but the Heavenly Demon simply snorted as if he found it ridiculous.

A similar scene was unfolding between the Sword Saint and the Empress.

“See, I told you I’d be 2nd place, right?”

“……If I had come a little earlier, things might have been different.”

“Uh-huh, you talk too much. Why didn’t you come earlier if you’re so upset? Who was it that blocked whispers and holed up somewhere?”

“……”

The Sword Saint, who was defeated in a war of words again, ended up clenching his mouth.

After a commotion, when things had calmed down to some extent.

“Oh? What’s this? The Zealot is higher than Arthur? Now the problem isn’t 4th place, but you almost lost 5th place too, old man?”

“……Ahem. Why are you looking at that, you punk.”

Ast’s forehead was dripping with cold sweat at the Empress’s sudden interjection.

They knew he was on par with Leon, but no one expected him to be higher than Arthur.

“No, why is he getting so strong when he hasn’t even been playing for a year?”

“He started late during Demok too, but he got up to 6th place. I think he had 5 legendary skills…… or was it 4 now?”

“Five, milady.”

“Wow, how much did I spend…… Anyway, you have to acknowledge that guy’s luck.”

“It’s all thanks to God’s grace.”

“That God is a luck-eating bum who doesn’t even have a legendary skill, what grace are you talking about.”

“……”

Perhaps even she couldn’t defend this much.

The Zealot, who was constantly moving his lips, finally closed his eyes tightly and prayed with his white hands.

“……Why are you hitting me when I’m just standing here?”

“Kamen……”

“Hey, I’m lucky now…… well, not really, but anyway, I’m good. I’m happy.”

“Kamen……”

-Lizariza…….

The more he argued, the more somber the atmosphere became, and Eliza patted him on the shoulder.

‘……I don’t know anymore.’

In the end, Dohyun sighed, giving up on arguing.

He decided to follow the famous saying that it’s easier to give up.

After filming a skit like that, Dohyun finally took a breath and looked at the message window in front of him.

[By clearing the Unforbidden Labyrinth, you receive the experience of the monsters and bosses caught in the labyrinth.]

[Level up.]

[Level up.]

[Achieved level 90 and acquired ‘Random Skill Ticket’.]

[Achieved 1st place in the conquest ranking and acquired ‘Legion Commander’s Ring’, ‘Legion Commander’s Insignia’, and ‘Destruction Crystal’.]

[Defeated the transcendent demon beast freed from the seal, ‘4th Legion Commander of Destruction’.]

[Achieved an unbelievable feat.]

[Recorded in the Book of Adventures.]

[As a result of the title ‘First Slayer’, all stats increase by +6.]

[Acquired the title ‘One Who Defeated the Legion Commander of Destruction’.]

[Acquired the title ‘One Who is Watched by the Abyss’.]

‘Kya~’

A feast of rewards that only evokes admiration.

Looking at the vast amount of messages that were difficult to capture at a glance, it felt like all the hard work had been rewarded.

Among them, the first thing that caught his eye was the reward.

[Fourth Ring of the Legion Commander of Destruction]

[Grade: Legendary (Raid Equipment)]

[Description: A ring worn by the Legion Commander of Destruction.

Among them, it is a ring worn by the 4th Legion Commander, containing strong power and vitality. Allows the wearer to unleash explosive power momentarily.]

[Level Limit: 90]

[Equip Limit: None]

[Physical Defense: 1,426]

[Magic Resistance: 1,213]

-Strength + 10

-Stamina + 10

-Sense + 5

-HP + 2,000

[Demon Beast’s Recovery: Increases health and stamina recovery rate. In addition, the effect is amplified when taking damage in quick succession within a certain period of time.]

[Explosive Power: When taking damage that reaches the limit, unleashes explosive attack power on the next attack. (Cooldown: 300 seconds)]

[Fourth Insignia of the Legion Commander of Destruction]

[Grade: Legendary (Raid Equipment)]

[Description: An insignia that proves you are the Legion Commander of Destruction.

Among them, it is a necklace that proves you are the 4th Legion Commander.

It creates strong resistance to the energy of the abyss, which cannot be handled by the body of a normal human, and its power is amplified when leading the legion.]

[Level Limit: 90]

[Equip Limit: None]

[Physical Defense: 1,300]

[Magic Resistance: 1,200]

-Strength + 6

-Agility + 6

-Stamina + 6

-Sense + 6

-Mana + 6

[Anti-Magic: Resists the energy of the abyss.]

[Legion Commander: All stats increase and attack power and defense are amplified while leading the legion.]

[Crystal of Destruction]

[Grade: Legendary]

[Description: A very rare crystal formed by solidifying the remnants of the power of destruction that has been used for a long time.]

[Effect: When used, it imbues the weapon with the power of destruction only once.]

-The crystal is destroyed upon use.

-If the power of destruction imbued in the crystal disappears, it may be used as various materials.

‘Wow, this is amazing.’

Descriptions that are unusual at first glance.

Dohyun’s gaze instinctively turned to his companions because of that.

He thought that even those who were in the top 10 would have received considerable rewards.

“Keuh! Armor is good. I would have been anxious about when the weapon would explode, so this is perfect.”

“Oh, a bracelet!”

“……An earring. It’s a shame it’s not a sword, but it’s not bad.”

“Hey, wildcat. What did you get…… crazy, knuckles? Why are you the only one with a weapon?”

“Hehe, wouldn’t you say it recognized its master?”

“Agh! This is a game for the chosen ones.”

As expected.

Just listening to the conversation, it seemed like they had all gotten a good share. But among them, no one seemed to have obtained the Crystal of Destruction.

‘I guess that’s more precious than I thought.’

Well, even the description was unusual.

Moreover, this wasn’t the end of what Dohyun had obtained from this raid.

[Jihad LV: 41]

[Charlie LV: 40]

[Guardian ‘Jihad Black’ has reached level 40 and acquired a random skill ticket.]

[Guardian ‘Charlie’ has reached level 40 and acquired a random skill ticket.]

‘They’re already 40.’

The labyrinth experience was so great that the two of them had grown explosively.

Well, even Dohyun had leveled up twice to reach 91, so it was understandable.

‘Even with the title…… wow, this is really overwhelming.’

However, the smile on Dohyun’s face, who was complaining, was full of greed.

He would welcome being overwhelmed like this anytime.

He wanted to check the title or the performance of the acquired equipment right away, but unfortunately, now was not the time.

[The Unforbidden Labyrinth has been cleared and the labyrinth is about to collapse.]

[Prepare to exit the labyrinth.]

[A warp will be created soon.]

‘Tsk.’

Unlike other dungeons, the entire labyrinth began to shake as it was a one-time dungeon.

‘I’ll have to check the rest later.’

Above all, there was something more important now.

Dohyun, who closed the message window without hesitation, turned his steps.

“Oh my God?”

-My lord?

“Huh, what’s wrong. Why is that guy going back there again?”

“I know.”

Then, the Zealot and Charlie, as well as his companions, stopped what they were doing and expressed their doubts.

With the labyrinth about to collapse, they thought there was barely enough time to check the rewards, so they wondered where he had time to do that.

Thud, thud.

“Huh?”

“Why is he coming this way……?”

“What, is he going to the boss?”

At that, the guild members, who were enjoying the joy, were startled and made way.

Dohyun, who headed through the crowd that had split into two, arrived in front of the Legion Commander’s corpse.

To be exact, near the chest of the corpse.

[The Eye of Truth is activated.]

‘Ha, I can finally find out.’

Something small embedded in the heart, emitting a red light.

Whether it was a fragment of fate or something else, it was time to get his hands on what had been so terribly difficult.

‘It seems like no one reacted, so it seems like only I can see it.’

Well, that’s why the Eye of Truth reacted.

Whatever it is, he can now know its identity.

Swish.

The moment he reached out with anticipation and curiosity.

A message popped up with a cheerful notification, and Dohyun’s eyes widened as he checked the information.

‘This is……?’