The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 31

365.

Part 2, Episode 31.

A Surprisingly Brazen Side.

I chuckled at his embarrassed yet shameless demeanor but soon realized his words weren’t just a bluff.

“Raihas, I heard all the District 8 guys who participated in the tournament were wiped out because of that bastard?”

“Don’t even mention it. District 9 guys were annihilated too.”

“No wonder the guys assigned nearby were nowhere to be seen.”

“Why is that bastard always so eager to pick a fight with us? Was there some bad blood in a past life?”

It was true that Raihas had cleared out all the villains nearby.

Yet, the reason they knew exactly where this place was and flocked here was something else.

“Got a support request, and what do you know… we hit the jackpot.”

“We’ve been pissed off every time, so let’s get some revenge this time.”

“Can he handle this many people?”

“Hehehe. I like it.”

“Let’s go hunt some big shots too. Who knows? We might get transferred to a higher affiliation.”

Seeing the villains grinning maliciously as they pulled out their weapons, Dohyun and Raihas’s eyes narrowed.

‘A support request?’

The moment he heard those words,

he could immediately guess what was going on.

Raihas was the first to voice his guess.

He discovered a poorly broken marble above the spot where the thief he had caught earlier had been.

“This is… an emergency request marble. An SOS marble that spreads throughout the Outlaw Zone [a region outside the law].”

It seemed the marble had been broken by the aftermath when Raihas threw his spear to explode it.

With this, the situation made sense.

Those affiliated with the Outlaw Zone who participated in the tournament must have all heard the distress call.

Did they feel a sense of duty because of it?

Raihas held up his magic spear with a low, grim face.

“It’s because of me, so I’ll take care of it.”

“Are you okay on your own?”

“Yes. No problem.”

His voice was filled with deep confidence.

Dohyun nodded without complaint.

He was secretly curious.

‘Let’s see what you’re capable of.’

Villain slayer. Cleaner.

Guardian of Elanis. The strongest magic spearman…….

Just how good was his skill that made him famous with various names?

What was the level of the current top 10 guild master?

Saaaah-

As if to meet that expectation, the atmosphere around Raihas, who had taken a stance, changed.

The friendly impression disappeared, and his face turned cold, even frigid, as he slowly aimed his spear.

“Uh? That bastard, he’s using that again!”

“Bullshit, block it!”

The faces of the villains, who had been full of composure, became urgent.

They knew what Raihas was about to unleash.

“The casting time is long, so take him down before that!”

“We have to kill him before he activates it!”

They weren’t just any random thugs but combatants from the mid-tier units of the 3rd affiliation [a criminal organization].

They rushed at Raihas with quick judgment, but unfortunately, it was already too late.

They had overlooked something.

“Sorry, but… I’ve been preparing since I saw you guys.”

His spear was a special magic spear that could hide the effects of a skill being cast or maximize and amplify its power.

He had already finished preparing to cast the skill.

[Legendary skill, ‘Tidal Spear’ is activated.]

[Swinging the spear will create a tidal wave of the sea.]

Kwaaaaaaa-!!

“Damn it, it’s coming!”

“Run!”

It was a disaster.

Their feelings upon seeing a tsunami so huge that they had to look up to it were no different from the feelings of a human facing a landslide.

‘……It’s an enormous size.’

‘Wow, what is all that…….’

‘Li, Liza!’

The Guardians felt the same way.

Even from an ally’s point of view, the overwhelming sight brought forth admiration.

‘This is the strongest magic spearman’s strike…….’

Dohyun honestly admired it.

The best wide-area skill for a magic spearman and a technique that represents Raihas.

His tidal wave was on a different level from that of an ordinary magic spearman.

It wasn’t just a difference in high or low stats.

[The special option ‘Current’ of ‘God of Water’s Spear’ is activated.]

[When creating a current, its power and size can be maximized or minimized.]

[Maximizes the power and size of ‘Tidal Spear’.]

[Unique ability, ‘Ruler of the Sea’ is activated.]

[The ability to handle water-related abilities is improved in proportion to the quality and quantity of the caster’s mana, and the power is increased.]

[All stats are greatly increased when fighting on water.]

[Activates the trait ‘Vast Mana’.]

[Grants a vast amount of mana like an inexhaustible spring for a certain period of time.]

An overwhelming synergy as if all abilities were tailored to the Tidal Spear.

The power coming from that was the secret of that natural disaster.

Once activated, the villains had no means to resist.

All they could do was run.

Kwagagaga-!!

How long did it take for the tsunami to sweep through the forest?

After the unexpected tidal wave swept through the forest, a much-changed landscape greeted them.

The forest was a mess as if a landslide had occurred, but what stood out more than that was the appearance of the villains, who had been reduced by half.

[Player ‘Gaor’ has been killed.]

[Player ‘Gaor’ is identified as an ‘Evildoer’ with an extremely high Karma score. The preemptive strike penalty does not apply, and the Karma score does not increase.]

…….

[Player ‘Tarman’ has been killed.]

…….

“Crazy…….”

Just one skill.

With that one skill, the mid-tier combatants of the 3rd Outlaw Zone affiliation, who were recognized wherever they went, died without even putting up a fight.

“We were able to handle them easily thanks to their carelessness.”

Raihas, who was smiling kindly again as if he had never had a cold look, seemed strangely proud.

It seemed he thought he had properly shown his strength, but unfortunately, that proud appearance didn’t last long.

“It’s here!”

“Damn it, I was surprised by the sudden tidal wave.”

“That bastard Raihas is out of his tidal wave. Now’s our chance.”

“Just thinking about that Raihas bastard makes my blood boil. I don’t know what’s going on, but let’s just take him down and start.”

No sooner had they swept away half of them than new villains swarmed in to fill the empty spots.

No, if you only count the numbers, there seemed to be even more than before.

“It’s not an all-you-can-eat buffet…….”

“……It seems there were more villains participating in the tournament than I thought.”

It was likely that more would flock in the future.

On the other hand, the Tidal Spear, the best wide-area technique on this side, was gone.

While Raihas hesitated in the difficult situation, the villains who had been aiming for the gap rushed towards him.

Tadat-!

The number was over ten.

However, Raihas effortlessly defended with a single swing, but they weren’t just coming straight from the front.

“Hehehe, I knew it.”

“You have to watch your back. This isn’t a duel.”

“Die!”

Taking advantage of the fact that they were surrounding him, they lunged with their weapons from all sides, the sides and the back.

But Raihas was a man who was used to dealing with villains.

He was about to calmly prepare for the next move when.

[A mark is created.]

[Successfully parried perfectly.]

[Deflects the surging strike.]

Something that appeared like a shadow deflected the attack in the most critical position, and a blizzard and cold air struck, repelling most of the attacks.

Krrr……!

At the same time, a white lion attacked the villains, causing the startled villains to leap back in surprise.

There wasn’t any particular damage, but perhaps they were unpleasant that their surprise attack had been blocked.

The villains frowned and checked to see who had done it.

“……Kaiser?”

“Come to think of it, that guy was here.”

“Huh, what are you going to do with just the two of you?”

“Well, it’s good for us. Let’s clean up and get promoted this time.”

“Hehehe…… Raihas, I can’t believe the moment to kill that bastard has come.”

“Kaiser, that guy is also a target of close attention, so let’s clean him up this time.”

The situation had become officially hostile.

Dohyun chuckled, seeing Raihas looking at him with slightly surprised eyes.

“It looks like there are a few too many to leave to you alone. I’ll join you.”

“Good.”

Raihas, who also smiled, turned his back and said,

“Then can I leave the rear to you?”

“As much as you want.”

Dohyun also turned his back and gripped Cheonbyeon [a sword].

-We’re here too!

-Lizariza!

-We will also help, Master.

The Guardians also joined in to block the lacking angles, but it didn’t seem like much would change.

The villains who had swarmed in again in a short time filled the surroundings.

Among them were even combatants from the 5th unit of the 3rd district.

‘Hoo.’

Objectively, the situation was overwhelmingly unfavorable.

A situation where even one mistake could lead to fatal damage.

But Dohyun smiled instead.

‘This is the third time today.’

Battles with villains that were commonplace in Dem Locke [a dangerous area].

The memories that had been somewhat forgotten since entering the Empire were boiling up again due to the repeated battles.

And it seemed that Raihas was similar as well.

“It’s the first time I’ve entrusted my back to someone other than a guild member.”

“I’ll abandon you if you fall behind.”

“I think that’s what I should be saying, Kaiser.”

At the same time as exchanging words, they kicked off the ground and rushed in,

[Reverse Heaven Stage, activates the 1st Form: Beginning.]

Dohyun also flashed his eyes and stepped forward.

The moment the battle began with their backs against Raihas’s back, not their comrades’.

* * *

The battle was fierce.

The villains kept swarming in, and no one stopped wielding their weapons.

Just one magic spearman and one swordsman.

Although Kaiser handles all weapons, it’s still based on close combat.

‘Today is their last day.’

‘This incident will greatly damage the reputation of that Raihas bastard.’

‘Kaiser or whatever, you should have just acted appropriately.’

The villains were confident.

It wasn’t a vain confidence.

They also knew.

That Raihas was a huge monster, and that Kaiser was a surprisingly skilled person.

‘What are they going to do if we rush in as a group?’

‘They only have two hands.’

‘There will be a limit to blocking it.’

But after all, there were only two of them.

They were confident that they couldn’t do anything about the absolute difference in numbers.

……Surely.

[The special option ‘Current’ of ‘God of Water’s Spear’ is activated.]

[When creating a current, its power and size can be maximized or minimized.]

[Maximizes the power and minimizes the size.]

Poong! Hwirik-

‘Yes, there is a limit to blocking it…….’

[Successfully parried perfectly.]

[Deflects the attack.]

Seogeok! Hwik-!

‘There is a limit…….’

[Heroic skill, ‘Charge Strike’ is activated.]

[Activates the 4th Form of Bairan Swordsmanship, One Sword.]

[Successfully parried perfectly.]

Hwirik! Seogeok-!

Keheok!

“P, push forward!”

“No, fall back first!”

“Damn it!”

“……?”

Approximately 5 minutes since the battle began.

Until they saw the two people who were still wielding their swords endlessly like an unceasing spring, unlike the faces of their comrades who had become anxious.

‘……??’

Something was seriously wrong.