The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 312

312.

The tomb remained unchanged.

It was still filled with filthy and disgusting traces, and the mummified Byran lay collapsed there.

However, one thing was different.

Swish-

In the center of the tomb.

A sword floated where Byran had originally been bound to the sarcophagus.

“This is…….”

It was the sword he had seen in Byran’s memories.

The one he saw the very first time with Garion, during training, when he mastered Sword Aura, and even in the moment he lost consciousness after being betrayed by Garion.

‘He said it was a gift from Garion.’

I remember him always wearing it at his waist, refusing the swords of other master craftsmen.

I was secretly curious about its performance…….

[Sword imbued with Byran’s Will]

[Rank: ??]

[Description: A sword gifted to Byran de Arnis by Garion Ban Rodman.

Always carrying the sword given by his dear knight and brother, Byran’s will eventually became imbued in the sword.

Heir to Byran’s will, you will be able to glimpse Byran’s intentions through this sword.]

[Equip Restriction: Heir to Byran’s Will]

[When wielding the sword, you can experience the moments when Byran harbored his will.]

[You will experience them in order from the weakest to the strongest will.]

It didn’t seem to be an item in the sense of acquiring equipment.

There was no rank, no special effect, and not even attack power attached to it.

The only effect attached to Byran’s sword was this:

‘You can glimpse his will…….’

Unlike seeing Byran’s memories sequentially, you get to experience the moments when he harbored his will.

It seemed similar at first glance, but it was definitely different.

It couldn’t be denied that it was a very interesting option, but honestly, I was doubtful.

‘Why at this timing?’

Whatever it was, I had already seen Byran’s memories, so why would I need to glimpse his will?

With Garion causing such a commotion right now.

As Do-hyun, who needed to find an exit and escape as soon as possible, he didn’t have time to leisurely have experiences.

Objectively speaking, that was definitely the case…….

‘This is the hidden piece, right?’

Do-hyun’s gut was telling him.

There must be a reason why he obtained the sword under hidden conditions.

Moreover, the conditions for obtaining the hidden piece were extremely harsh.

The prerequisite was inheriting Byran’s will, and in the midst of that, you had to enter the tomb once more.

Considering that people usually wouldn’t come to a place they’ve already cleared, it was a condition made to trick you in broad daylight.

‘Conversely, what if they created these conditions because there’s no exit?’

Could this be the key point to finding the exit?

-My Lord. That sword might be an important factor.

-We can’t find a way out anyway, so why don’t you swing that sword, Master? I’m curious.

-Lizariza.

Having been together for quite some time, the familiars seemed to be of a similar opinion.

Although their reasons were different.

‘I am curious, though.’

Honestly, Do-hyun was also intrigued, so he nodded.

As he grabbed the sword, a cold energy was transmitted through his hand.

But the moment he swung the sword.

Whoosh-!

As if nothing had happened, a hot heat was transmitted inside, and his vision flashed as a message appeared.

[Inheriting Byran’s will has been confirmed.]

[Conditions have been met.]

[The weakest will Byran harbored unfolds.]

At the same time, the world changed.

He was definitely in the tomb just now, but when he opened his eyes, he saw the training grounds of the Imperial City.

There, Byran…… no, Do-hyun was wielding a sword.

Whoong- Shweeeek!

He slashed down, diagonally, stabbed, and slashed sideways.

Do-hyun’s grip, repeating simple movements, was aching.

Judging by the height of his vision, he was barely 10 years old.

The weight of the wooden sword was too heavy for the tender flesh of a young boy.

‘Should I stop?’

Just as he had that thought, he shook his head.

He had already swung it 150 times, so let’s finish the target of 200 times.

Even Baharun, who was younger than him, swung it 100 times, so as his older brother, he had to do twice as much to save face.

That emotion, which could be called pride or competitiveness, soon became a shallow will and moved his body.

Whoooong-!

Just as he swung the 200th sword with his bursting grip.

[You have directly experienced the weakest will Byran harbored.]

[Swordsmanship proficiency experience has increased.]

[Swordsmanship proficiency has increased.]

[Swordsmanship proficiency has become LV34.]

His eyes flashed and he returned to the original tomb.

To be exact, he didn’t return.

Do-hyun’s body had been here from the start.

Only his mind was possessed by the young Byran, experiencing it directly and indirectly.

-What was that just now……?

-What, I think I just saw something strange. Was that you swinging a sword at a scarecrow, Master?

-Li, Lizariza!

Judging by their reactions, they seemed to have been moved together as well.

Whether it was because they were guardians and considered as one, or whether it was judged that the field had been moved, I didn’t know.

But what was important now was not that.

‘Proficiency increased.’

Just by experiencing it for a moment, the proficiency that hadn’t increased for so long had increased.

When he obtained the Second Form of Inverse Heaven in the Forgotten Tomb, he achieved Swordsmanship Proficiency LV30, so he had only raised it by LV3 in a few months, but he raised it in one go.

Of course, it could be that the experience was at the very end, but whatever the reason, the fact that proficiency increased was true.

‘Let’s try it one more time.’

Do-hyun swung the sword again.

This time, he saw Byran wielding the sword even more fiercely.

This time, he swung the sword a total of 500 times, and

[You have directly experienced a slightly stronger will Byran harbored.]

[Swordsmanship proficiency experience has increased.]

[Swordsmanship proficiency has increased.]

When he returned again, his proficiency experience had increased.

‘This is so sweet?’

Proficiency increases just by swinging the sword a few times.

It wasn’t even swinging with his own will.

He just had to stay still and feel the sensation of Byran swinging.

Moreover, this wasn’t the end.

[You are being taught Byran’s swordsmanship.]

[Byran’s swordsmanship is directly related to Garion’s swordsmanship.]

[When you have fully learned the swordsmanship, you will meet special conditions.]

[Meeting the special conditions will create an exit.]

“What?”

-Wow…… amazing.

-Hoo, so the condition was swordsmanship.

-Lizariza.

Unintentionally, he found a way to escape this place.

Not only that.

‘Increase swordsmanship proficiency and even Byran’s swordsmanship?’

It was truly killing two birds with one stone, surpassing even three.

‘Maybe this is a good thing?’

Crisis is an opportunity.

It couldn’t be denied that it was an opportunity to raise the stats that Do-hyun lacked the most.

Excited, Do-hyun swung the sword several more times.

[You have directly experienced a slightly stronger will Byran harbored.]

…….

[Swordsmanship proficiency experience has increased.]

The third will was when he swung the sword a thousand times.

Even when his grip burst and blood flowed, he swung the sword.

The fourth was when he wanted to beat Garion.

Even when he was severely beaten and collapsed during training, he stubbornly got up and swung the sword.

[You have directly experienced a slightly stronger will Byran harbored.]

Finally, on the fifth time, he didn’t swing the sword at all.

What came out then were the people who supported him.

-He is the reincarnation of the Lion King!

-He will reach the pinnacle of supremacy.

-Byran Your Highness will surely make a mark in the history of the Empire.

Byran, who was initially embarrassed, gradually developed an unknown sense of duty.

Next was Baharun.

-Wow! I want to be like you, Brother!

The still young Baharun was looking up at Byran, who was being hailed as the reincarnation of the Lion King, with admiring eyes.

A guy who usually stutters and can’t even talk properly.

-Yes, you can do it.

-How can I be like you, Brother?

-Hmm, there’s a saying. I heard it from Gari…… no, some genius. If you want to be a genius, you have to follow that genius.

-Really? Then I’ll follow you from now on, Brother!

-Do that.

Looking at his sparkling eyes, he chuckled and lightly ruffled Baharun’s hair.

After that, Do-hyun continued to swing the sword.

[You have directly experienced a slightly stronger will Byran harbored.]

…….

[Swordsmanship proficiency increases.]

[Swordsmanship proficiency has become LV36.]

In the process, Do-hyun became one with Byran.

What kind of heart he swung the sword with, what kind of will he harbored.

All of that was vividly felt.

At first, he was alone, and later, his family, including the people around him and Baharun.

-Your Highness. Your posture is wrong.

-You should have stepped more heavily here.

-You’ve been assigned a subjugation mission? It’s a dangerous place or an opportunity to become a foundation for growth. Let’s go with me.

-When will I ever win? Hmm, well. This is exactly the 100th sparring, so there might be a possibility on the 200th?

And from some point on, Garion appeared.

Garion was an insurmountable wall for Byran, a comrade who could share life and death, and a close friend.

What was initially competitiveness turned into recognition at some point, and that created an intense will that was incomparable to before.

Garion, I will become an emperor and knight who is not ashamed of him.

[You have directly experienced a strong will Byran harbored.]

-I will create a world where no one is conscious of the nobles and can confidently reveal their skills and be recognized.

The moment he harbored that will, he began to grow explosively.

[Swordsmanship proficiency increases.]

[Swordsmanship proficiency has become LV38.]

…….

[Swordsmanship proficiency has become LV39.]

[Byran’s swordsmanship is becoming more concrete.]

In addition, Do-hyun’s proficiency began to grow explosively, and the sword path related to Byran’s swordsmanship began to be drawn in his mind.

How many more wills had he experienced?

[A strong will Byran harbored unfolds.]

The peaceful stage completely changed.

Rond was lying collapsed, bleeding, and Garion was standing next to him.

Do-hyun was looking up at him, kneeling.

‘This is…….’

It was the last scene he had seen through Byran’s memories.

The events that followed were the same as what he had seen in his memories.

Hearing the truth that he was not betrayed by Garion, but was used from the beginning, and even collapsing as his corrupted body reacted.

Everything was the same, but one thing was different.

——-!

Do-hyun was experiencing the will, not Byran’s memories.

Byran couldn’t see it due to his fading vision, but Do-hyun could see it.

Pitch-black darkness.

In that darkness, pupils that glowed red like those of a reptile.

Kuaaaaa!

[Physical abilities are impaired by the overwhelming being’s roar.]

[Movement speed is reduced by 20%.]

[Attack speed is reduced by 20%.]

[Defense is reduced by 30%.]

[Magic resistance is reduced by 25%.]

Even the roar that stimulated instinctive fear as if a huge woofer was ringing.

All of that was saying.

‘……Demon Dragon Species [A type of powerful dragon corrupted by demonic energy]?’

-…….

His vision returned to normal, but no one opened their mouth.

He hadn’t fully learned Byran’s swordsmanship yet, nor had he experienced all of his will, but he couldn’t swing it now.

-……I see.

Only Charlie’s voice echoed lowly.

-That guy…… has appeared.

The cause of the Arlen tragedy and the being that originally drove Charlie to his death.

The Abyss Demon Dragon Species had appeared.

And,

Ding-

[You have directly experienced a strong will Byran harbored.]

[Byran’s swordsmanship becomes clearer.]

…….

[Swordsmanship proficiency has become LV40.]

[Guardian Quest, ‘Dawn of Light,’ is triggered upon encountering a being deeply related to Guardian ‘Charlie.’]

[Guardians, including ‘Charlie,’ gain autonomous will while the Guardian Quest is in progress.]

‘Huh?’

Amidst the flurry of messages, Charlie’s body flashed.

Oh