The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 292

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“Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser!”

“Please sign here!”

“Could you take off your mask just once!”

“That’s right!”

The city had turned into a concert venue with millions of people.

It was no exaggeration to say that the entire visible area was filled with users.

Some wanted autographs, others were amazed as if they were seeing a celebrity, and some were sending envious glares.

What they had in common was that quite a few wanted to see Do-hyun’s face…….

“Gaaaaaah!!!”

“How dare you! How dare you impiously try to see the face of God!!”

Whenever that happened, shouts erupted from everywhere like clockwork, stopping them.

“Ugh, those crazy bastards…….”

“Has the Church of Karsus suddenly gotten so big? Were they hiding, or did they increase because of this?”

“It’s both, but I don’t know. I just want to take a selfie with him once.”

“Do you think you can?”

Users frowned but couldn’t openly argue.

It wasn’t just because they couldn’t fight within the city.

‘Is it just me, or are the Church of Karsus people more visible?’

The power of the Church of Karsus, which used to be a minority, had increased significantly, occupying a considerable proportion.

Not only those wearing robes and masks, but also many others were acting like the Church of Karsus.

It was quite perplexing for Do-hyun.

‘Even though my recognition has increased recently, it wasn’t to this extent…….’

Even during the Dem Locke incident, this level of cheering was rare.

In the beginning, it was when Do-hyun was establishing himself, and in the end, the game was ruined.

So much so that Do-hyun felt burdened.

But our attention-seeking Guardians were different.

-Kerk, ker-lurk.

-Liza!

-It seems the world has realized the greatness of our Lord, my Lord.

The black goblin grinned with his mouth wide open, and the white spider next to him jumped up and down, smiling innocently like a child.

And the middle-aged knight, Ra, smiled contentedly, looking pleased.

‘I wonder who they take after…….’

Just as he was thinking that they were not normal either.

“Yo, you’re here.”

“What took you so long?”

“Kaiser, you’re causing quite a stir.”

“You’re late.”

Do-hyun smiled, expressing both his welcome and his question to his approaching colleagues.

“What, you weren’t leaving?”

His colleagues looked dumbfounded at his question.

“Can’t you see the crowd? They’re all gathered to see you. How can we get through?”

“There’s never a quiet day when that guy’s around.”

“I agree.”

“Ah…….”

They were right.

“Empress! Empress!”

“Sword Saint! Sword Saint!”

“Take me, Heavenly Demon!”

“Fanatics! Everyone, watch your mouths!”

“Fanatics? Wow, with that face, it might not be so bad to have my head cut off……?”

“? Are you crazy?”

There were many users who praised the others, but the number of people shouting his name was overwhelmingly large.

But Do-hyun was also feeling awkward.

He finished the first Abyss Legion Commander raid in first place, so it’s natural to get attention, but is it something to gather this much?

Astar clicked his tongue at Do-hyun’s expression.

“I can tell you haven’t looked at the community [online forums]. You’re a popular star right now, man.”

“Community?”

“You made the top 10 guilds kneel. It’s a big deal. It’s going to be tiring for a while.”

“Ah.”

Only then did he grasp the situation and entered the community, nodding in agreement.

‘Indeed.’

No matter which chat room he entered, it was full of talk about him.

Kaiser >>>>> Top 10 guilds, the Second Coming of God—it was full of sensational stories, so he understood all the attention.

But that’s that…….

“Karsus!”

“The great Karsus will lead us to the light!”

“Oooooh!”

“Ugh, what are those crazy bastards saying since earlier?”

What on earth are those people saying?

‘Even so, aren’t they worshipping me too much like a god?’

From winning the war against the top 10 guilds to being the first to defeat the Abyss Legion Commander.

It was an unprecedented scale, but isn’t this too much?

Sure enough. There was a culprit.

“My God. Are you pleased, seeing the blind finally find the light?”

A unique way of speaking with an enchanting voice that suddenly cut in.

There was only one woman who would utter such crazy words.

Sure enough.

‘As expected…….’

Turning his head, he saw a fanatic standing close by, her clear eyes sparkling.

She put her hand on her chest and bowed, her face looking like she was proud to death.

Her expression was like a child eager to be praised, as if it was written all over her face, ‘I’m the culprit.’

In the end, Do-hyun couldn’t help but ask.

“……Was this your doing?”

“It is my small gift. In the beginning, there were many ignorant ones, so there was ‘some’ discord…… Recently, there have been many who have felt the greatness of God and awakened, so it was a little easier.”

“Discord?”

“Ah, perhaps the expression ‘judgment’ would be more fitting.”

“…….”

What on earth has she been doing?

The fanatic’s clear eyes sparkled at Do-hyun’s sullen muttering.

“If you are curious, I will report to you immediately…….”

“No, it’s okay. I don’t want to know.”

Do-hyun cut her off firmly at the madness that flashed in her eyes for a moment.

It was an instinctive feeling that it was better not to know.

But unfortunately, there was someone who showed great interest in her words.

-Hoo.

Charlie cut in, his eyes sparkling.

-Interesting. As one who has become a sword, it is not right not to know about matters related to the Lord I serve. Can you tell me?

“Oh, Sir. Of course. In the beginning, there were countless heretics. Therefore, as an example, I kidnapped one and tore him limb from limb…… rumors…….”

-Oho. Hoo, indeed……!

They were a little apart, talking as if it was a secret, but perhaps because the reactions were so lively, they were easily heard.

Each conversation was chilling.

-I am gaining much good from you. Can we talk often in the future?

“Conversations with someone as enlightened as you are always welcome.”

-Ah, and this is just an opinion. That one’s tongue was blasphemous. Wouldn’t it have been better to cut out his tongue rather than cut off his head?

“Ooh, now that I hear it, that’s right. I have shown too much mercy. Next time, I will do as you say.”

-There should be no mercy for those who threaten the Lord.

“That is absolutely correct. Then how about this method? First, poke out the eyes to block the sight…… tie the body with a rope…….”

Do-hyun averted his gaze, feeling that it would be dangerous to hear more.

He decided to give up understanding the combination of a loyal subject and a fanatic who matched too well.

However, seeing Charlie’s eyes sparkling with interest, he suddenly felt worried.

‘Wouldn’t Charlie also become corrupted like that?’

Like the people of the Church of Karsus.

Wouldn’t Charlie, who was somewhat excessive, be assimilated by the fanatic and become a henchman of the mad believers?

With that, Do-hyun briefly imagined Charlie and the fanatic leading the Church of Karsus.

‘Good heavens. There’s no sense of incongruity.’

Do-hyun, who had become serious at the sight of a pair that suited each other so well, firmly resolved.

Let’s not let those two meet often.

Just as Do-hyun was making an unexpected resolution.

Astar, who had slipped up, asked.

“So, what are you going to do now? If you have nothing to do, come to the guild hall and tell us some stories.”

It wasn’t a bad idea.

Instead of being pushed around by people in the city, it might be better to relax and unwind in the guild hall.

But.

“Next time.”

Astar tilted his head and asked at Do-hyun’s refusal.

“Why again, man? Did you get a hidden quest or something?”

“It’s not…… or is it?”

“What? This bastard really lives in his own world…….”

“It’s similar, but anyway, not now. There’s something I need to check.”

“What is it?”

The old man’s eyes sparkled as if he was curious, and the Sword Saint and Empress raised their heads like meerkats, listening to the conversation.

Even the Heavenly Demon pretended to be aloof, but there was an irresistible curiosity in his eyes.

At that, Do-hyun glanced to the side.

[Proof of Bond]

[Golden Ticket]

…….

[Fourth Ring of the Legion Commander of Destruction]

Looking at the inventory full of rewards he had obtained this time, Do-hyun grinned.

“If you get a reward, you have to test it.”

Although the corners of his lips were slightly bitter, it was a genuine smile like a child before opening a gift box.

* * *

Cursed Cave.

Located in the corner of the deep northern forest, this place is a subjugation-type dungeon like Raven’s Ant Nest.

Solo entry is possible, but in reality, a party is essential.

However, this place was not very popular with the people of the Empire, so it was not easy to find a party.

“Ugh, I hate bug monsters. Even a fist is terrible, but imagine bugs the size of human heads swarming around!”

“And there are so many different kinds. And why are bats so disgusting?”

“The location is bad, the experience is not that great, and the monsters are terrible…… Ugh!! I don’t want to go again.”

Giant bats and all sorts of bug monsters swarmed around, but the experience gained was not that great.

But even so, there was a reason why this cave was famous.

“The hidden boss that appears on the 13th entry.”

Because of the hidden type boss that appears only to the user who enters for the 13th time, regardless of the user.

However, since the count does not appear separately, it was close to random, and the hidden boss was just a good word, and the difficulty and rewards were not much different.

It was a kind of event boss for people.

“Or it is recognized as a troublesome nuisance.”

That was the reason why the Cursed Cave was not popular despite having many special elements, and now it has become a dungeon that only those who come, come.

And now.

A group entered the cave.

“Ugh, it was hard to get through.”

-Thank you for your hard work, Lord.

-Liza Liza.

-Kerk, I liked it.

It was Do-hyun, who looked tired, and the Guardians, who were excited.

‘Aren’t there too many people?’

2 hours.

That was the time it took to get here through a crowd of over millions of people.

So many people rushed at him, saying they were fans, but this was only good at first.

After a few hours of doing that, Do-hyun, who doesn’t deal with people in the first place, was exhausted and drained.

‘It would have ended quickly if it weren’t for the greatsword and Charlie…….’

If there are many fans, there are also those who go too far.

There were some who tried to cross the line, but every time, the fanatic and Charlie, who grabbed their swords with a glint in their eyes, made them back off on their own.

They also know it. That they are real.

‘Should I be relieved or stop them?’

Anyway, Do-hyun was silent because it was true that he came here easily thanks to them.

The reason why he came here was also for that reason.

There was no stage as comfortable as this place where solo entry was possible to test it out.

Of course, there was another reason, but that was something to think about later.

“Wow! It’s Kaiser.”

“There’s no fanatic…… right? Should I get an autograph?”

“Can’t you see Charlie glaring? This isn’t the city, man. Don’t mess around and read the room [be aware of the situation].”

Jihad exclaimed in amazement at the whispering sound he heard then.

-There aren’t no people at all, Master?

“Well, some people come here.”

-We came to avoid people, is this okay?

“What does it matter? It’s over once you enter.”

Do-hyun, who answered lightly, put his hand on the empty wall.

Then, a pleasant notification appeared along with a message.

[Would you like to enter the Cursed Cave?]

[Cursed Cave]

-Grade: Rare

-Type: Free Dungeon

-Characteristic: Subjugation

-Description: Due to the strange energy of the Cursed Cave, the monsters inside the cave have become gigantic.

Subjugate the cave full of monsters.

However, those with weak stomachs may need to be careful.

[Entry Limit: 4 people or less]

[Sometimes strange things happen.]

[Caution. Solo play can be somewhat dangerous.]

“Enter.”

[Entering the Cursed Cave.]

Lightly answering the warning, a bright light blocked his vision, and soon the view was reversed.

The stage he arrived at was a dark cave.

The inside of a fairly large and humid cave that leads straight without any forks.

Sasaak- Sasaak-

What was crawling on the ceiling, walls, and floor were definitely bugs.

It was by no means an exaggeration to say that they were the size of human heads. Rather, it should be seen as a reduction.

That was 1.5 times the size of an average adult man’s head.

-Liza!

Did she find a spider mixed in among them?

Eliza jumped up and down, expressing her joy, but the monsters without reason only bared their fangs and rushed at her.

-Liza…….

Do-hyun, who stroked Eliza’s sullen cheeks with his index finger, took out Thousand Change and grabbed it.

[Thousand Change is transformed into ‘Snow Flower Sword of the White Lion’.]

[Unequip ‘Gamilion’s Ring’ and equip ‘Fourth Ring of the Legion Commander of Destruction’.]

[Unequip ‘Necklace of the Blood Oath’ and equip ‘Fourth Mark of the Legion Commander of Destruction’.]

‘Then shall we go?’

Do-hyun’s eyes flashed sharply like a beast’s.