The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 320

320.

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[Black Knight Garion begins complete assimilation with the Dark Magical Dragon Species.]

[Entering Phase 3 forcibly.]

[Current assimilation rate with the Dark Magical Dragon Species is 30%.]

[Warning! Overwhelming difference in power detected.]

“What? Already Phase 3?”

When the message indicating his entry into Phase 3 appeared, Do-hyun was taken aback.

How long had it been since he entered Phase 2 to be in Phase 3 already?

It was like he was skipping phases; at this rate, it was as if he was pulling the next phase forward.

And he’s starting to assimilate with the Magical Dragon Species?

‘The appearance of the Iron-Blooded Magical Dragon Species was already absurd, but assimilation? What is this…’

This was too much, even for a sudden situation.

No matter how much power Charlie wielded against the Abyss thanks to the Guardian Quest, this was too much.

This had gone beyond the realm where time could be bought with a numbers game.

It wouldn’t be strange if they were annihilated in an instant.

[Byran has completed his swordsmanship, experiencing the moment when he held the deepest will.]

[You have received all of Byran’s swordsmanship.]

[Byran’s swordsmanship option is granted to the sword imbued with Byran’s will.]

[You can transfer the option to equipment by consuming the sword imbued with Byran’s will.]

[Conditions have been met.]

[A warp is generated.]

‘Damn it, it’s only just finished…’

The result of swinging the sword without rest.

He finished earlier than expected.

At this rate, he wouldn’t even get a chance to try and might fail the quest while twiddling his thumbs.

‘Surely, they must be at their limit too.’

Do-hyun knew best about Jihad’s mana shortage.

The Undead Legion must have disappeared by at least half.

Eliza wouldn’t be of much help in combat, and Charlie would be at his limit as well.

‘Just hold on a little longer, guys.’

Just as Do-hyun, with a fire under his feet, was about to head to the warp without properly checking the rewards.

Ding-

[Potential reacts to the intense will that transcends limitations.]

[The Guardian Quest ‘Dawn of Light’ reacts.]

[Conditions have been met.]

[Charlie de Lavion temporarily manifests ‘Sword of Light – Light of Dawn’.]

“Huh?”

A message window suddenly popped up.

Before he could even be surprised, Do-hyun’s expression turned strange as he saw the notifications that followed.

‘Karma clearing? Awakening?’

He didn’t know what was going on, but one thing was certain.

Charlie had just used a cheat key [an unfair advantage or exploit].

Charlie, who was already specialized against the Abyss, was now awakening a cheat ability that could be considered a Magical Dragon Species-exclusive counter, even if it was temporary?

Among those remaining in the Empire, there would be no one who could handle Garion better than Charlie.

‘…If that’s the case, I might be able to revise the plan a bit?’

There was no need to rush.

No, he shouldn’t rush.

Judging from the message that he was clearing karma, this must be an important situation for Charlie.

Interfering unnecessarily might stop the awakening.

‘Then…’

The best thing Do-hyun could do now was one thing.

To prepare as perfectly as possible and join the battle.

In other words, to increase his stats.

‘It just so happens that there’s a perfect place.’

Do-hyun’s gaze turned to a ticket sparkling in the corner of his inventory.

[Golden Ticket]

[Grade: Legendary]

[Description: A ticket that allows entry into the Golden Vault of the great Arnis Empire’s Imperial Family.

You can enter the place filled with various rare equipment, consumables, and materials only once and take one thing you want.]

-The Golden Ticket is torn upon entry.

A space where the Empire’s treasures were stored.

The Golden Vault, where only those who had made great contributions to the Empire or were of royal blood could enter.

There were rumors that it contained everything from legendary equipment to special materials and consumables.

‘Generally, the easiest and fastest way to get stronger in a game is through gear [equipment].’

Now that he had bought time.

There was no reason not to go.

‘Let’s see what’s inside.’

With a grin, Do-hyun immediately used the Golden Ticket.

[You use the Golden Ticket.]

[The Golden Ticket is permanently consumed.]

[You enter the Golden Vault of the Arnis Empire’s Imperial Family.]

[You can bring items worth 100,000 contribution points.]

Soon, he was able to enjoy a feast of countless items.

‘100,000 points… It means I have to choose whether to get one good piece of equipment or several decent ones.’

It would have been better if it was determined by the number of items.

Unfortunately, 100,000 points wasn’t a small selection, so he decided to think positively.

The legendary equipment right in front of him was worth between 50,000 and 80,000 points.

If he did well, he could get as many as two legendary items.

‘Let’s choose carefully.’

But it shouldn’t be too late either.

Even if Charlie had awakened, he would have a limit to his stamina as he had transcended his limits.

He was carefully but quickly checking information and going deeper inside when.

‘…Huh? This is here?’

A bundle of jewels caught Do-hyun’s eye.

To be exact, Do-hyun’s eyes sparkled when he saw something behind the bundle of jewels.

[Tears of Arrentia]

[Essence of Piaruna]

[Behemoth’s Stone]

Each worth 30,000 to 40,000 points.

As a material, it required an absurd amount of contribution points, but Do-hyun chose them without hesitation.

[100,000 contribution points have been consumed.]

[You have consumed all the points available in the Golden Vault.]

[You can no longer select items.]

Two items worth 30,000 points and one item worth 40,000 points.

He had neatly spent 100,000 points, but he had no regrets.

These were special materials needed to enhance legendary items to +12 or higher.

‘These are materials that you can’t buy with money, so getting them is like picking stars from the sky, but to get them so easily like this…’

In particular, Behemoth’s Stone was a special material needed for +15 enhancement, and you had to grind [repetitive tasks to achieve a goal] for two months to barely get it.

Tears of Arrentia had to be purchased with guild contribution points, and Essence of Piaruna was a material item that could only be obtained through specific quests.

It wasn’t for nothing that Do-hyun had stopped the Thousand Transformations at +12.

‘From +12 onwards, not only does the attack power increase, but the options are also enhanced.’

For example, greatly increasing the power and performance of the explosion option or causing chain explosions.

However, there was a disadvantage that even this was a gamble because the direction of enhancement was random, but still, the enhancement did not completely deviate from the option.

It was enhanced in a set frame that was somewhat tailored to the option.

Then, in what form would the option of the Thousand Transformations, which could devour and use all weapons, be enhanced?

Gulp.

‘In the past, even if I got the materials, I wouldn’t have even dreamed of +15, but…’

Now that he had the Eye of Truth, there was nothing to fear.

Do-hyun swallowed hard and immediately took out the anvil and hammer, and soon, a cheerful hammering sound echoed in the Golden Vault.

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“Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser!”

“I almost died of anxiety. Why are you so late!”

“Wow, what’s that weapon? Did you get it to +15?”

“It was only +12 in the recent video, did you get the materials in the meantime?”

“Ah, so that’s why you were late?”

That was why he had rushed over as soon as he finished enhancing.

He was so engrossed in enhancing that he was worried he might be a little late…

‘Fortunately, I arrived just in time. Charlie held out better than I thought.’

No, it wasn’t just holding out.

The indelible burn marks and scars left on his chest.

And the craters and traces of battle that adorned the surroundings made him realize how fierce the battle had been.

[Black Knight Garion (Dark Magical Dragon Species) (Assimilating)]

-Title: Commander of the Arren Knights, One who Contracted with the Abyss’s Magical Dragon Species, Arrow of Revenge, Royal Family Killer.

-Type: Hybrid

-Traits: Authority of Darkness, Arren Swordsmanship, Arcane Swordsmanship, Contractor of Darkness, Assimilation, Continued Battle

-Description: The commander of the Arren Knights who contracted with the Abyss’s Magical Dragon Species.

He maintains his sanity by resisting the Abyss using the blood of the royal family and is trying to fulfill his long-cherished wish.

He is currently undergoing complete assimilation with the Magical Dragon Species, and two personalities coexist in one body, borrowing each other’s power.

-The current assimilation rate with the Magical Dragon Species is 32%.

-Assimilation progresses greatly every 10% and begins to exert the power of fundamental authority.

-The faster the assimilation speed, the more damage you take from the Authority of Darkness.

‘…A hybrid.’

Certainly.

Garion, whom he was seeing for the first time, was certainly not someone who could be called human.

Overall, the proportion of humans was high, but his size was larger than a troll, and the black wings spread behind his back and the overflowing aura of darkness gave off a dangerous feeling.

The reptilian eyes seen through the helmet also played a part.

‘I have to fight two bosses in effect.’

Perhaps that’s why he had more traits than a normal boss.

Among them, the Authority of Darkness was especially something to be careful of.

Regardless of its performance, if the assimilation speed increased, his stats would eventually increase.

Meanwhile, just as Do-hyun was assessing the situation, the users were also speculating.

“Whatever it is, I’m looking forward to it. He’s stronger than before, isn’t he? Is he going to show us?”

“Isn’t it a bit tough? Charlie’s ability was a counter, but Kaiser doesn’t have anything like that. And the Guardians are all knocked down.”

“Still, it’s Kaiser, isn’t it?”

“No, there’s no way to stop Garion’s execution. It’s an unblockable skill, how can you stop it without the Sword of Light?”

“Yeah, Kaiser will parry everything~”

“Can you parry that? Ah, I don’t know, I hope so.”

Execution.

Garion’s unblockable skill that was manifested when he entered Phase 2.

Without a way to stop it, it was Kaiser’s defeat, but he was still Kaiser, so he would show something.

The opinions were divided.

Perhaps he had heard their voices.

Garion, who had been embarrassed for a moment, smiled bitterly as he regained his composure.

[Kaiser, it was you. But did you come alone? Do you think you can handle me, who has fused with the Magical Dragon Species, alone…?]

“…Hey.”

Do-hyun, interrupting Garion’s words, glanced around and asked in a cold, subdued voice.

“…Did you do all this?”

[Hmm?]

Garion, who also checked his surroundings, let out a sigh.

He seemed to know what he was talking about.

Jihad and Eliza, who were unconscious.

Charlie, who was covered in blood and on the verge of death, was clearly visible.

[You ask about everything. There’s only me and them here, so isn’t it obvious…?]

“Ha. Is that so?”

Do-hyun took a step forward and said fiercely like a beast.

“I can’t let this go. You’re going to get hit a lot.”

[Hit…? That’s strange. Isn’t that something only the strong can say?]

“Doesn’t it seem like it?”

[Well. In my opinion…]

Step.

Garion, who took a step forward and faced him, glanced sideways.

Seeing Charlie, who was overloaded and trembling, he faced Do-hyun again and replied with a sneer.

[You seem to be inferior to your knight.]

“Well. You seem to be inferior to someone like me.”

[Is that so? Then prove it.]

Then, without giving him a chance to answer, Garion took a stance.

But it wasn’t the Arren Swordsmanship he had shown when fighting Charlie.

A unique stance that was slightly sideways as if he were fencing.

[‘Black Knight Garion’ manifests the trait ‘Arcane Swordsmanship’.]

[If what you say is true, you will be able to receive this sword as well.]

Unlike the violently rampaging past, his aura was surprisingly calm and refined, and his eyes were as calm as a lake.

This time, Garion himself was in charge, not the Magical Dragon Species.

-That’s… be careful, Master.

Charlie, sensing something unusual, expressed concern.

It was a swordsmanship that he had not shown even when he had fought so fiercely with him.

It felt similar to Arren Swordsmanship, but completely different.

But one thing was certain.

The current Garion was more dangerous than when the rampaging Magical Dragon Species was in charge.

‘Garion’s unprecedented talent for swordsmanship and the power of the Magical Dragon Species…’

It was only natural since he had mixed only the advantages.

It was unbelievable that he still hadn’t revealed his full potential, but Do-hyun smiled instead.

“This is perfect.”

[…What?]

“I have a lot of things I want to test too.”

As he grabbed the Thousand Transformations and stood sideways, a strange light settled on the purple Thousand Transformations.

[+15 Thousand Transformations]

[The option of the Thousand Transformations has been enhanced, and a change has occurred in ‘Weapon Devour’.]

[The option of the Thousand Transformations has been enhanced, and a change has occurred in ‘Ego’.]

“I got some innovative abilities while enhancing it. You should try it out.”

Do-hyun’s eyes, grinning, flashed sharply like a hawk aiming for its prey.