The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 43

43.

What is a Divine Beast?

A cool appearance, outstanding performance, extreme rarity…….

There are many reasons if you delve into it, but the most crucial ones are twofold.

It possesses a high level of intelligence, enough to be mistaken for an NPC [Non-Player Character, a computer-controlled character], and a setting that is world-class and extraordinary, truly worthy of being called a divine creature.

“Outstanding intelligence to the point of spewing insults at a forgotten tribe…… Hmmm, looking at this alone, it fits…….”

In that regard, Jihad Black was a Guardian who could be called a Divine Beast.

Intelligent, and in terms of the world, a survivor of a forgotten tribe…… There was nothing out of place.

-I’m finished now…… I’ve become a dirty human’s slave…….

No matter how intelligent a Divine Beast is, it can’t express such diverse emotions.

Logically, it was right to think of it as a Divine Beast, but my heart couldn’t accept it at all.

‘A goblin is a Divine Beast……! And that guy who called it cheating when he got hit with a bone is a Divine Beast!’

My first Divine Beast…… No, my first Guardian, it can’t be like this!

The majestic figures of Yong-yong and Hosik floated before my eyes. Uncle Bora, carrying them on either side, calling it a clash of dragon and tiger, was truly cool.

But what about me?

Kireuk…… Kireureuk…….

I had to carry around that small goblin, making goblin-specific sounds and sobbing.

It wasn’t bad when he was wearing the robe, but once he took it off, he couldn’t look more pathetic.

A salamander or a golem would look several times cooler.

That fact made me feel overwhelmed, but soon Do-hyun sighed, accepting reality.

‘The important thing is that I got a Guardian.’

Even if it can be called a Divine Beast…… Anyway, it’s an unusual Guardian.

It’s not too late to calmly check it out first.

[Would you like to check the information of Guardian ‘Jihad Black’?]

‘Yeah.’

[Jihad Black]

[Title: Heroic Named Guardian]

[Type: Goblin]

[Level: LV1]

[Loyalty: 0 / 100]

[Traits: Bloodline Factor, Curse Magician, Necromancer, Quick Hands]

[Guardian Trait: Strong to the Weak, Opportunist]

[Description: A survivor of a fallen tribe.

Jihad, who inherits an excellent bloodline, is a goblin who has lived for hundreds of years. But now, he has become a human’s Guardian and lives on.]

[Most abilities are sealed due to the current low level.]

[Available Skills: 1]

-Undead Creation

“……Hmm.”

Jihad Black’s information was similar to before, yet somehow different.

First of all, the title changed from Heroic Named Boss to Heroic Named Guardian.

It’s just a difference of one word, but what it meant was significant.

‘Not a Heroic Divine Beast or Spirit, but Named…….’

Since Divine Beasts are basically all Named, the modifier Named isn’t attached.

Spirits aren’t Named because they aren’t unique except for the Spirit King…….

‘It’s unique, just like the card that came out.’

At least Do-hyun had never heard of getting a Guardian like this.

If you could get the boss you caught as a Guardian, countless rankers [top-ranked players] would be carrying boss mobs [powerful enemy groups] as Guardians.

‘If that were the case, I would have had dozens of Guardians.’

Of course, he only knows about Demonic Realm, and doesn’t know much about God of Creation Online, so there might be such cases here.

But it wouldn’t be common.

‘The traits are the same…… Guardian trait is Strong to the Weak? Opportunist?’

Guardian traits, in simple terms, mean characteristics.

It’s a word that expresses the core personality or characteristics of that Guardian.

That characteristic was a system that helped to better understand the Guardian, but it was also a system that helped to increase loyalty well.

The criteria for raising loyalty differed depending on the Guardian trait.

Users use that information to consider how to utilize and nurture the Guardian.

‘What, there’s a Guardian trait like this?’

In that respect, Jihad Black’s Guardian trait was shocking in itself.

Do-hyun had never seen a Guardian trait that was Strong to the Weak and Opportunistic in his life.

Usually, they have somewhat mundane traits like Friend of Water, Courage, Commander, or Coward, but there was no case of being so openly low-grade.

And that wasn’t just the end of the explanation.

[Guardian Jihad Black’s loyalty is very low.]

[Due to the Strong to the Weak and Opportunist traits, he may run away or stab you in the back when loyalty is low. Be careful.]

‘Crazy…….’

There are many Guardians who break the contract if their loyalty is low.

But he had never heard of a case where the system sends a message warning you to be careful because he might stab you in the back.

He was truly a guy who had nothing ordinary.

Kireureuk…….

Looking at the guy, he was already quite far away.

The look in the guy’s eyes, muttering something incessantly, was full of hostility, and it didn’t seem strange to be stabbed in the back at any time.

‘This won’t do.’

It seemed like special measures were needed.

Whether I like it or not, he’s a Guardian who has become my subordinate, so I can’t let him dare to stab me in the back.

Finding out the performance was something to do after that.

Since ancient times, there has been only one education needed for these guys.

[Remaining Play Time 00:15:11]

“15 minutes…… This should be enough.”

After checking the time, Do-hyun quietly put the weapon into the scabbard and then threw it into the inventory.

Ttudeuk- Ttudeudeuk.

Then, Do-hyun, loosening his body, slowly walked.

Jihad Black flinched at Do-hyun’s sudden approach. Then, rolling his eyes, he spat out.

-W, what. Why are you coming closer like that, human.

“Calling your master human? Your mental state is messed up.”

-……What?

“Assuming one hit per second…… No, that’s not right. There’s also the stamina issue, so it might be a bit difficult. But this should be enough.”

-……?

Jihad Black’s face was clueless as to what was going on.

Regardless, Do-hyun, who didn’t stop talking to himself, was already right in front of Jihad. When he looked up, Do-hyun smiled slyly.

“Let’s get hit first.”

-?

“Huuup!”

Immediately after, Do-hyun bent down and briefly punched him in the abdomen.

Ppaaak!

Then, a refreshing striking sound rang out, and

-Kkueeeeek!!

The sound of a pig…… No, a goblin getting its throat slit followed.

[You have attacked the Guardian.]

[The master inflicts reduced damage to the Guardian and can never kill them.]

‘Yeah, this is it.’

The master can never kill the Guardian.

Also, a significant damage reduction is applied, making it extremely difficult to accidentally kill them even if it is possible to kill them.

But the Guardian is an artificial intelligence living in God of Creation Online.

Unlike users who only feel a slight pain to feel vitality, with low damage values and not dying, they fully feel the pain.

Bbeoeok! Ppaaak-!

-Kkuek! Kkwaek! S, stop……!

That was the reason why Jihad Black was rolling on the floor with tears and snot.

Also, it was the reason why Do-hyun could beat him with peace of mind.

-That heinous human…… You’re going to stick out your fist first! Okay, I’m not going to stand still…… Kkuek! Kkueok!

Ppeok! Ppaak!

-Never going to let you……!

Ppagak!

-Heoeok, heoeok……! Y, you human thing…….

There was still no loyalty to be seen in the figure of the guy backing away while lying on the floor, but Do-hyun could tell.

[Loyalty: 2 / 100]

The loyalty that went up a little after being beaten a few times.

‘Since ancient times, it has been said that the stick is the best medicine for these guys.’

Feeling the greatness of the wisdom of the ancestors once again, Do-hyun slowly approached.

Today’s goal was loyalty of 20 or more.

* * *

How many minutes had passed?

Ppagak! Ppeoeok!

The number of cheerful striking sounds hitting the cave exceeded several hundred, and the screams filling the cave exceeded that.

-S, stop……! Please stop!

“Stop?”

-N, no…… Please stop! I was wrong, Master!

Finally, Jihad Black’s mouth uttered honorifics [formal terms of respect].

It was a change that occurred only after accurately hitting the guy’s vital points in various places 97 times.

Considering that he only hit the unbearable vital points, he couldn’t help but be a truly stubborn guy.

But…….

Ppeogeok!

-Keoheok! Why, why…….

“Just, I don’t like the look in your eyes.”

-That’s nonsense……! Kkuek!

Do-hyun didn’t stop punching.

It wasn’t that he was venting his anger because his personality was messed up.

[Loyalty: 10 / 100]

[Loyalty is low. He will run away whenever he gets the chance.]

‘Even after getting hit like this, it’s only 10.’

He was only shouting Master, but he was still looking for a chance.

Maybe he’s reassuring me and planning a way to escape during the disconnected time.

He was a guy who deserved to be called amazing, but Do-hyun could confidently say that he was never inferior in this field.

‘If 100 hits don’t work, 300 hits, and if that doesn’t work, more.’

If you can’t fix it with a beating, it’s because the beating is not enough.

Even in Demonic Realm, when he was setting an example for the guys who tried to rip him off, there were occasionally a few who couldn’t come to their senses.

At that time, if he stepped on them more firmly, they couldn’t even make eye contact again.

That was the instinct of the strong to the weak.

-Is it worth trying at this point?

He had to beat him so hard that he couldn’t even think of that, to the point where he was mentally confused.

Ppeogeok! Ppeok!

-W, what’s the problem, Master…… Kkeueok!

-I was wrong. Wrong…… Keok!

-That devilish human……! Keoheok! Kkuek! Kieeek!

No matter how much he flattered, Do-hyun didn’t say a word and swung his fist.

There was no need to listen to the guy’s words.

[Loyalty 11 / 100]

[Loyalty 10 / 100]

[Loyalty 13 / 100]

The loyalty that went up and down in real time became a more objective indicator than anything else.

How long had he been beating him silently?

-A, no. I was crazy. I was actually having bad thoughts. I will never have such thoughts again. Heueoheong…….

Do-hyun stopped punching for the first time at the sight of Jihad genuinely spitting out his feelings.

There was no lie in the way he cried like a child.

He realized that no matter what he said, only fists would fly, and that a mere trick wouldn’t work.

[Loyalty: 18 / 100]

[Loyalty is low. Caution is required.]

[Remaining Play Time 00:00:41]

It was the result of a beating of love that lasted a full 15 minutes.

‘It’s a shame I couldn’t fill 20…… But this should be enough.’

At least the words to be careful of stabbing in the back have disappeared.

He won’t run away when I reconnect, so I can just educate him periodically for the rest.

Even if I beat him for 40 more seconds right now, it doesn’t seem like it will go up any further, and when he sincerely repents like that, it’s right to give him a carrot rather than a stick.

“Yeah. Now it’s showing up nicely.”

-Heueoheong…… Eong…….

“It would have been nice if you were like this from the beginning. Isn’t that right?”

-Y, yes.

There was no force from when he first appeared anywhere in the figure of Jihad, who was carefully watching.

Only the appearance of a puppy watching its owner’s face when it’s being scolded could be seen.

Of course, you shouldn’t be fooled by that appearance alone. If you’re relieved by that appearance and keep treating him well, he’ll soon climb on top of you.

[Maximum connection time has ended.]

[The connection will end soon.]

Seeing the message that appeared after 40 seconds had already passed, Do-hyun didn’t forget to add one last word.

“I’m leaving.”

-Yes? Where to…….

“Don’t like it. Because I’m coming back. So behave yourself.”

-A, of course. Go in, Master!

Jihad, who bent his waist in half, raised his head only after 5 seconds had passed since Do-hyun disappeared.

It was a sight that showed how strongly Do-hyun’s fear was imprinted.

-……H, he’s gone, right?