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

Part 43.

When Periel first gifted me the Enchant Stone imbued with spirit magic,

the option I looked forward to the most was ‘Surge’.

‘Gale’ was openly described as a speed-related buff, so there was nothing to wonder about.

Of course, after actually using it, I was satisfied because its performance exceeded my expectations, but…

‘It’s about what I expected.’

It’s true that I wasn’t particularly impressed.

That’s why I was even more curious.

Even a normal buff skill could produce that level of performance, so how powerful would ‘Surge,’ which condenses the energy of that Gale, be?

‘Will it be stronger than the Second Form of the Inverse Heaven Art? Maybe not that strong?’

I was extremely curious whether it would surpass the power of the Second Form, which could be considered Do-hyun’s ultimate move.

And now.

The opportunity to confirm its power has arrived.

[The energy of Gale has reached its limit.]

[You can use Periel’s Gift – Surge.]

I finally succeeded in filling the stubbornly unfulfilled Gale to its maximum.

[Casting Periel’s Gift – Surge.]

[Unleashes an attack that compresses the power of wind in layers.]

‘Finally!’

As Do-hyun activated the ability with great anticipation, the energy of Gale that had been enveloping his entire body gathered at the tip of his sword.

That strange sensation tickled Do-hyun’s heart.

The amount of wind gathering was extraordinary at first glance.

A completely light and refreshing sensation, different from the energy of Mount Tai gathering and circulating in the Inverse Heaven Art.

It was even refreshing in a way, but that was just Do-hyun’s feeling.

-Wo, wow……!

-Rizariza!

-Tremendous cutting power……! It’s dangerous, so step back a little more.

Jihad and Charlie, who were next to him, felt as if their entire bodies were threatened by a knife.

The moment they instinctively stepped back.

Swish-!

Do-hyun unleashed the Sky Rend [a sword technique].

Unlike the Inverse Heaven Art, it didn’t require a separate casting time.

Do-hyun’s eyes sparkled as he watched the wind gushing from the sword that streaked like a ray of light.

And the sparkle in his eyes disappeared in an instant.

Poof-

“……Huh?”

-Huh?

-Riza?

-Um?

A cute sound effect that baffled everyone.

A sound as if someone had carefully farted to avoid being heard.

Moreover, it wasn’t just the sound that was cute.

Whoosh-!

A tiny, intangible wind like a bean-sized bullet was crossing the air.

Do-hyun’s pupils shook greatly as he watched it.

‘……Is that spirit magic?’

Even a normal skill like Magic Missile would have a more impressive presence than that, such a pathetic effect.

It was an effect that was enough to make Do-hyun, who had expected a powerful blow like the Second Form Destruction of the Inverse Heaven Art, deny reality.

-…….

It was so pathetic that the Hero of Misfortune didn’t even dodge and just blankly stared at the air.

Even the speed is ambiguous.

I wouldn’t say it’s fast even if I die, but it’s not that slow either.

The only advantage is that the effect is not very visible from a distance because it is small?

It was then.

Rustle-

The fading Surge…… no, the moment the bean-sized bullet approached within striking distance.

The bean-sized bullet, which had struck his chest while he was blankly staring, disappeared as futilely as a flame on a candle blown out by a breath.

-……?

-…….

“?”

It’s chilly.

In an atmosphere that was so silent it was cold, Do-hyun couldn’t help but tremble his fist.

‘Periel, you son of a…….’

It was at that moment that Do-hyun was seething with an indescribable sense of betrayal.

[Periel’s Gift – Successfully hit the inside with Surge.]

[Deals additional damage in proportion to the accumulated Gale stacks.]

[The energy of Gale is fully maintained.]

[Deals maximum damage.]

“What the…… um?”

Do-hyun turned his head sharply at the unexpected message.

And saw.

Crackle- Pitter-patter.

As if heat haze had appeared, the guy’s chest heaved greatly, then twisted and a strange sound began to echo.

Something is happening.

The Hero of Misfortune, sensing this, reached out and pierced his own chest.

It was to extract the energy of Gale that was embedded inside.

Quaga-ga-ga-gak-!

Ugh, cough……!

But it was already too late.

The air, which had been condensed into a tiny bean-sized bullet, exploded from the inside, and the hero’s body began to tear apart.

The energy that had initially ravaged his chest spread in all directions in an instant, tearing through his entire body and ripping apart his insides.

Crackle- Crackle-

Quaga-gak-!

The impact was so great that the hero’s body floated about 5cm into the air.

From the outside, it looked like he was doing a solo power show, but Do-hyun, who was quite close, could see it.

The sight of the guy’s body being grotesquely twisted by the intangible energy in real time.

‘What is this…….’

It happened in an instant.

In terms of time, it was a short time, not even 3 seconds, maybe 2 seconds.

But the result that occurred in that short time was truly shocking.

[The Hero of Misfortune’s health is below 50%.]

‘……Crazy. Is that damage real?’

They hadn’t inflicted fatal wounds on each other, but they had inflicted minor damage, so his health must have been reduced by at least 10%.

So, Surge alone must have reduced it by at least 30%.

It was a power that deserved to be called crazy damage.

‘It said that the energy of Gale is fully maintained to deal maximum damage.’

Based on the message, it seems that the energy could dissipate before hitting.

‘Was I lucky this time?’

It seemed that everyone was stunned by the pathetic effect, so the hit was successful by luck.

I’ll have to use it a few more times to find out what conditions cause it to dissipate, but whatever the case, ‘Surge’ was enough to impress Do-hyun.

‘Kuh, yeah. This is what spirit magic should be like.’

Whatever the case, if I succeed in dealing maximum damage, it means I can unleash such a fraudulent power.

Looking at the effect alone, it’s not comparable to the Second Form of the Inverse Heaven Art.

‘I needed a single-target skill to use as a finisher, so this is even better.’

It’s not just a single-target skill.

[Inflicted critical damage to the target’s interior.]

[Weaknesses are exposed for 10 seconds, and attacking the weaknesses deals 30% additional damage.]

‘Honey pot [jackpot].’

It even applied a debuff [a negative status effect].

It’s a damage buff debuff, which is considered one of the best among debuffs.

‘The versatility is insane.’

Damage or debuff.

Even the small size, which is hard to see at first glance, is suitable for creating variables.

Isn’t there a saying that the invisible attack is the scariest?

‘If I use this well, I think I can use it without anyone knowing when I used it.’

It has the disadvantage of only being usable in long-term battles because you have to accumulate the Gale stack to the maximum, but considering the performance, that doesn’t even count as a disadvantage.

There were many ways to utilize it that came to mind right away, but now was not the time.

-Master!

“Okay, now’s the time. Beat him up!”

-Roger!

-Rizariza!

-Yes, my lord!

10 seconds with a debuff and exposed weaknesses.

Now was the time to make the most of that time.

[Using the second ability of the Tears of God.]

[Temporarily does not consume mana. (Cooldown 70 minutes)]

[Using the Sign of the Holy King.]

[The power of faith is activated, reducing the cooldown time of all skills by 65%.]

[You can use Lightning Dragon Descent.]

…….

[You can use Darkness Coating.]

[Using Darkness Coating on Lightning Dragon Descent.]

[Title, ‘Darkness Destroyer’ is activated.]

[The effect of Darkness Coating is increased.]

[The number of uses of Black Lightning is increased to 3.]

…….

—–!!

So, Do-hyun used Black Dragon Descent without any hesitation.

If we drag it out any longer, we’re the ones who will lose anyway.

In that case, it was a hundred times right to pour everything out now while that guy was in a daze.

Flicker-!

Do-hyun, leaving behind the messages that were popping up like crazy, unleashed his sword like a ray of light, emitting black sparks.

The Sky Rend that was swung was surrounded by a strange light, followed by a white lion and a blizzard.

[Activating Fierce Strike.]

[The energy of Fierce Strike is imbued in the sword.]

[Activating True White Lion’s Song.]

Krrr…… Krrheong!

Perhaps sensing Do-hyun’s firm will to beat him up on purpose.

[Y……you……!] The Hero of Misfortune opened his mouth for the first time.

And that mouth was closed again.

No sooner had he opened his mouth than his jaw was hit by the Sky Rend, and his vision was turned upside down.

[Hit the weakness.]

[Deals 30% additional damage.]

‘Good hand taste [satisfying hit].’

Do-hyun, who was excited by the somehow cheerful impact sound, perhaps because he hit the weakness, once again unleashed the Sky Rend.

Clang! Clang-! Clang!

How many times had he been hit like that in a daze?

[Attacked an enemy exposed to unstable energy.]

[Damage increases in proportion to the stacks.]

[Puts the target in a ‘Darkness’ state.]

The Hero of Misfortune’s vision was turned upside down in real time by Do-hyun’s desperate flurry of attacks, which was very different from before.

Left, right, up, down, right again…….

He tries to resist the flurry of attacks that seem to hurt more and more as he gets hit, but his body doesn’t move properly because his insides are turned upside down.

What’s even more vicious is that it’s not just Do-hyun who’s attacking.

[Unleashing Light Slash.]

—-!

Charlie deliberately detonating the Light of Dawn.

[The 1st Legion Commander, ‘Pain’ uses his exclusive weapon ‘Requiem’.]

[When touched by Requiem, deals damage that ignores magic resistance and exposes you to the cold of the underworld.]

[The 2nd Legion Commander, ‘Wugeo’ wields his exclusive weapon ‘Adbaram Club’ to create a strong wind pressure.]

Grrr-! Grrr!

Psh- Psh!

-Rizariza!

Led by Pain and Wugeo, the undead with their exclusive weapons and Eliza, who was diligently spitting out spider webs, launched a fierce attack.

-Ugh……. I don’t think I can last more than 2 minutes, Master.

“Pour it all out. Anyway, Black Dragon Descent will be released by then.”

Perhaps thanks to Jihad’s performance, who had gathered all the mana he had left.

[The Hero of Misfortune’s health is below 50%.]

[The Hero of Misfortune’s health is below 40%.]

…….

[The Hero of Misfortune’s health is below 30%.]

The guy’s health plummeted towards the bottom in an instant.

It was truly an overwhelming situation.

But even in this advantageous situation, Do-hyun’s mind was not at ease.

[Time Remaining – 00 : 10 : 21]

‘Just a little…… just a little more!’

It was because the remaining time was already approaching 10 minutes.

Perhaps because of his experience starting God of War and facing many of these ridiculous guys as main quests.

I could instinctively tell.

The moment it hits 10 minutes, that guy will become an existence that is different from what he is now.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

[Hit the weakness.]

[Deals 30% additional damage.]

[Hit the weakness.]

[Deals 30% additional damage.]

Do-hyun and the Guardians were frantically beating him up as if they were being chased, but the ominous premonition never failed.

[The Hero of Misfortune’s health is below 20%.]

[Time Remaining – 00 : 09 : 59]

The cheerful notification informed that the 10 minutes had passed at the same time as the guy’s health reached 20%.

Squeeze-

-……Huh?

“……Damn it.”

The hero, who had been getting hit in a daze, reached out and grabbed Do-hyun’s sword for the first time.

Then, the hero suddenly closed his eyes tightly.

Do-hyun gave strength to the Sky Rend in a situation where something was happening as expected, but the tightly held sword showed no sign of coming out.

At that moment, an unknown sense of unease swirled inside the cave, and the guy opened his closed eyes.

[The Hero of Misfortune recalls some of his memories from his past life.]

[The Hero of Misfortune begins to realize his true name.]

[Phase 2 begins.]

[The Hero of Misfortune ‘??? Ra??sia’ begins to use some of his power from his past life.]

[The Hero of Misfortune’s ‘Sword Aura’ contains a slight level of power, imbuing it with special effects.]

Crackle-

The guy’s crude weapon cracked as if the shell of an egg was breaking, and soon the original weapon that had been hidden was revealed.

At the same time, Do-hyun widened his eyes.

The guy’s momentum had changed, but there was an even bigger reason than that.

[Eye of Truth is activated.]

[Items stored in the inventory are reacting.]