The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 333

334.

Other races are the NPCs [Non-Player Characters, computer-controlled characters] of the New Continent.

The reason the Empire can’t interfere in the New Continent is that it is strictly the kingdom and continent of the other races.

Having lived for a long time, they demonstrated power surpassing humanity in various fields, making it difficult for humans to easily challenge them.

Fortunately, they remained remarkably peaceful and never initiated conflict with humanity.

-If they are not enemies, establish a smooth exchange relationship with them.

That was the policy of humanity that had been in place since the emperor before the previous one.

The humans in the city, including the imperial family, have consistently tried to interact with them, but unfortunately, there hasn’t been much success yet.

Only a few people, including the Seven Spears, have gained some acquaintance.

‘Wasn’t the Fist King friendly with the beastmen?’

Fist King, Dran Gradit.

One of the Seven Spears and the strongest martial artist on the continent, unmatched in terms of fist fighting.

Perhaps due to his resilience, the rumor that he was quite friendly with some of the other races was already known to many players.

‘If I go to the New Continent, I might see the Fist King or other Seven Spears.’

It was said that many of the Seven Spears were hidden experts somewhere in the New Continent.

‘No, that’s not the problem right now.’

The other races may have interacted with NPCs like the Seven Spears to some extent, but they did not interact with the Apostles.

From the beginning, they were reluctant to befriend humanity, but among them, they had particularly treated the Apostles as if they were invisible.

Are they trying to form a relationship with the Apostles as NPCs for the first time since the God of Creation opened the game?

“…It’s too large-scale?”

This meant that the direction of the New Continent strategy was completely different from what it was before.

The time had come for the New Continent to reveal its true potential.

[The important thing is not that. The biggest problem is that the New Continent now has graduation rewards. Like the cities of the Old Continent, the New Continent has now become a place that needs to be fully conquered.]

“That’s interesting. What about the guys who have already graduated?”

[What do you think happened?]

Seeing the confident voice full of laughter, Do-hyun smiled.

“I guess they got it. Graduation reward.”

[To be exact, they didn’t get it right away. They were given the opportunity to go back and complete the graduation quest. However…….]

“Do you get bonus points for conquering it so far?”

[You little rascal, you figured it out right away.]

“If you don’t do that, the rankers won’t stay still. I would have stood up too.”

Do-hyun smiled at Ajeossi’s [term of endearment for an older man] reaction of laughing at him.

Do-hyun’s expression became serious.

If this happens, the gap between those who conquered the New Continent and those who stayed in the Old Continent will become huge.

Even those who have reached max level will all leave for the New Continent.

‘Because if they don’t, they’ll be left behind.’

This was bad news for Do-hyun.

As someone who has not reached max level, his starting line will be delayed again.

On the other hand, the top 10 guilds that have been conquering the New Continent for the past six months will prosper greatly with this.

‘The position that was shaken by the war will be regained.’

Even if it’s not Aegis and Leonne Guild, other guilds will become more solid than before.

Moreover, it was not only the top 10 guilds that were conquering the New Continent.

Famous high rankers who are already well-known.

Users who have committed crimes or have overwhelmingly high Karma scores.

Those who have fallen in love with the charm of the New Continent full of other races, etc.

There were many hidden powerhouses in the New Continent.

‘They all become stronger with this update.’

And among them…….

[Annihilation.]

The master of the only guild that officially reached the land of the giants.

I can’t even imagine how much stronger he will become.

The biggest beneficiary of this update was, ridiculously, Annihilation, who conquered the New Continent the most.

[How is it?]

“What.”

[You and Annihilation. You’ve never fought before.]

“That’s right.”

[That guy is waiting for you to come.]

“…….”

Do-hyun closed his mouth.

The man he had never fought before had been waiting for him?

What that meant was obvious.

Smile.

Do-hyun, who raised one corner of his mouth savagely, spoke fiercely like a beast.

“Tell him to wash his neck and wait.”

[You little rascal.]

Astra, who laughed at the confident answer, added in a lightly refreshed voice.

[You better hurry. Annihilation is not the problem, but Kkukku and Sword Saint are becoming superhuman right now.]

“What? Weren’t those guys not paying much attention to conquering the New Continent?”

[I thought so, but they got a lot of graduation points from unexpected places.]

Kkukku, who doesn’t have the word “patience” in his dictionary, achieved hidden conditions by causing fights with all sorts of guys, unintentionally.

The Sword Saint, who devoted himself to swordsmanship training, caught the eye of the other race and is already progressing through the hidden quest of the other race NPC.

[And…… I also have quite a bit of power in the New Continent. I think I’m going to rise significantly soon.]

“……Even Ajeossi, who I trusted?”

[What, 인마 [hey]? What does that mean?]

“I don’t know.”

[You 새끼 [punk], I, 어 [uh]? You don’t know that I’m flying around here? If you say Babylon in the New Continent, you can eat anywhere…… I don’t, but I’m still recognized…….]

Astra was angry and gave a speech about his greatness, but Do-hyun was not in a state to hear such things now.

If this continues, he will be ignored by his colleagues right away, not Annihilation.

‘Sigh, Evan de.’

Catching Garion was a trick using the unique magic of the Magic King.

In reality, he was still losing in a one-on-one with the Empress and the Sword Saint without tricks.

In that situation, those guys are determined to grow?

‘……It’s going to be hard to catch up.’

To make matters worse, it wasn’t just his colleagues who were keeping him in check.

[Great Sword is also conquering hard. Every time I run into him, I get goosebumps when I see him cutting me with his sparkling eyes.]

“……Great Sword? Is he in the New Continent now?”

[Huh? What, didn’t you know?]

Do-hyun asked in surprise, but Astra was even more surprised and spoke longer.

[He said he felt his shortcomings because of this. He said he was still too lacking to be qualified to protect God’s side. What, he said he would devote himself to training and come back when he was qualified? Come to think of it, he told me to tell you…….]

Astra, who was slurring his words, asked in a doubtful voice.

[……You aren’t friends, are you?]

“……I think so.”

After a moment of silence, Do-hyun reluctantly answered, and Astra shouted in an exaggerated tone.

[Wow, this guy has no blood or tears. How can you not be friends with a woman who is so loyal and clinging to you? Did you just take it for granted?]

“What woman.”

[Why. She’s full of loyalty, she only looks at you, and she’s good at 내조 [supporting her husband]. Isn’t she a perfect 현모양처 [wise and virtuous wife]?]

“……내조 [supporting her husband]?”

Can you call it 내조 [supporting her husband] to cut off the neck with clear eyes if you 욕하거나 방해 [insult or hinder] him?

Do-hyun, who imagined the future of receiving her 내조 [support] (?), shook his head in less than a second.

It was dizzy from the beginning.

After continuing a few trivial conversations, Do-hyun, who ended the conversation, sighed.

“The New Continent update and the other races are starting to move in earnest…… What a mess.”

The Guardians suddenly chimed in on Do-hyun’s complaint.

-The timing is perfect, right.

-Lizariza.

-It seems that Gamilion’s words are correct, Master.

“I agree. It’s not a good sign.”

At Charlie’s words, Do-hyun left the audience chamber and recalled the conversation with Gamilion before arriving at the hunting ground.

* * *

-……Pardon? What did you just say, Successor? What has disappeared?

Gamilion was shocked to hear that there was only a trace of the Fragment of Fate in the Empire, and it had disappeared without a trace.

-This is a very big deal. It would be relatively fortunate if someone accidentally took it, but if they knew it was a Fragment of Fate and intentionally touched it…….

Breaking the promise, this can’t be happening when the day of the promise hasn’t come yet.

He muttered to himself with a serious face.

‘That day of promise again?’

At this point, I was frustrated and asked what it was, but there was no way I would get an answer.

-……I can’t tell you yet. I need to confirm whether the promise has been broken, so please understand.

This time, he only promised later.

I didn’t expect it in the first place, so I had nothing to be disappointed about.

What’s important now is the whereabouts of the fragment.

-I’m sorry, Successor. I’ve shown a disgraceful appearance.

Gamilion, who came to his senses at those words, carefully considered and answered.

-There’s no way to know now. If there are no traces in the Empire…… For now, the only answer is to go to the New Continent.

“The New Continent…… Does that mean the other races are the culprits?”

-They are the ones who know the ancient history. It’s probably unlikely.

“Even if you know the history, can’t you covet it?”

Rather, if you know the history, can’t you covet it because you know its true value better?

It was a valid opinion, but Gamilion was firm.

-Not everyone knows. The great kings who were called the owners of the ancient throne. You’d have to be an elder of the five races whose blood flows through them to know…….

They had no reason to do that.

They are in a position to protect the Fragments of Fate.

-Above all, it’s strange.

Gamilion suddenly expressed his doubts, stroking his long chin beard.

-Reports have come in that the other races are starting to move actively, starting to interact with the Apostles.

“I know.”

-They wouldn’t have any reason to interact with the Apostles.

If they moved anyway, there is only one reason.

A reason why they had to.

-It seems that something is happening.

And if that’s the case, wouldn’t there be a high probability that it’s related to the fragment?

For example.

The guy who took the fifth fragment appeared in the New Continent.

“If it’s not the other race…… It’ll be one of two things.”

-Yes.

The Abyss. Or the 월령단 [Moon Spirit Order].

It could be someone new, but for now, they seem to be the most deeply involved.

Anyway, they have been consistently intertwined while progressing through the main quest.

-The elders won’t hand over the fragment…… But you should hurry. You should go to the New Continent and collect the fragments.

“If the elders know the history, can’t I just ask for it?”

-Well, it’s not that easy. It’ll be hard to meet them right away…… Even if you meet them, getting the fragment is a separate issue. In fact, that’s why I’m not worried about them losing the fragment…….

“? What does that…….”

Do-hyun was tilting his head at the incomprehensible words, but Gamilion was just smiling as always.

-You’ll know if you go, Successor.

“……Ah, yes. I guess so.”

-Then I hope that the Successor will successfully make contact with the elders.

“What are you going to do, Gamilion?”

-I can’t go to the New Continent yet, so I’ll go when I’m ready.

“……Yes, I guess so.”

Tting-

[Main Quest, 사라진 운명의 조각 (1) [Disappeared Fragment of Fate (1)] has been cleared.]

[It is 연계됩니다 [linked] to 사라진 운명의 조각 (2) [Disappeared Fragment of Fate (2)].]

The quest appeared like a wedge on Do-hyun’s head, who was shaking his head.

That was the end of the conversation.

* * *

Do-hyun, who finished reminiscing, sighed and raised his head.

The quest window, which was inconsiderately floating, was welcoming Do-hyun.

[사라진 운명의 조각 (2) [Disappeared Fragment of Fate (2)]]

-Grade: Main Quest, Job Quest

-Description: It is expected that something has happened to the other races.

It is highly likely that they are related to those who took the fifth Fragment of Fate.

The five races called the owners of the continent.

Meet the elder of the fairy race, the first owner of the New Continent, and find out what’s going on.

-If the quest is successful: linked to the 연계 퀘스트 [linked quest] ‘사라진 운명의 조각 (3) [Disappeared Fragment of Fate (3)]’.

-If the quest fails: 소멸 [disappearance] of the 사라진 운명의 조각 (3) [Disappeared Fragment of Fate (3)] quest.

-Time limit: None.

‘You’re telling me to find out by experiencing it firsthand, right?’

Perhaps because Kasiyar’s motto is to find out by experiencing it firsthand.

It was a consistently unhelpful quest method.

Honestly, it’s annoying, but there’s no reason to refuse.

‘It’s better this way.’

Various content and quests created with the New Continent update.

And even the graduation quest.

Now that it’s likely to be left behind if you’re even a day late, I had to quickly grow and move on to the New Continent anyway.

In this situation, it became an excellent fuel to ignite the motivation, so wouldn’t it be better?

“Let’s go, guys.”

-Huh? Where to?

“Where else.”

So what I have to do now is one thing.

Do-hyun’s eyes, who turned around while holding 천변 [Cheonbyeon, likely a weapon name] in his hand, flashed like a beast.

“I have to go level up to max.”

Do-hyun’s current level is 96.

Considering that it generally takes at least a few months to go from 96 to 100, there was no time to waste leisurely like this now.

“Let’s go sweep up experience.”

-Yes. I will assist you, Master.

Charlie was stuck side-by-side to Do-hyun’s side, who was stepping forward and raising the corners of his mouth.

Behind the two who were leading the way, Jihad made a groaning sound.

-Augh, my body. I guess I haven’t recovered yet, my whole body is aching…….

I wanted to rest more if I could, but Jihad was sad that his opinion was ignored by his master today as well.

Perhaps because he had been trapped in the underground for a long time.

He didn’t like being alone, so he hurriedly followed every time, but…….

-Eliza, let’s go slowly…… Uh?

-Liza!

At the moment when he was trying to relax, thinking that it would be okay because Eliza was there this time.

폴짝-! [sound of jumping]

Before he could finish speaking, Eliza, who was on Jihad’s head, jumped up, 폴짝 [sound of jumping].

-E, Eliza?

At the betrayal of Eliza, who he trusted, his pupils shook for a moment.

Jihad hurriedly followed and shouted at the distance that had widened quite a bit in a short time.

-I, I’m going too!

-Liza!

-Let’s go together!

Do-hyun, who chuckled while leaving behind the noisy guys as always, raised his head today as well.

It was a blue sky.

[End of Part 1]