The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 58

58. Job Quest!

Users who reached the City of Promise, Brion, were required to receive a quest at the temple, which NPCs called a revelation.

This was because the quest was given as a revelation from the temple.

This job quest, which ranged from rare to legendary, played an important role in guiding users after Brion…

That point puzzled Do-hyun.

“Why is this here?”

He was at a level where he could go to Brion.

But he hadn’t even gone to Brion yet, and he hadn’t met a god yet?

And besides, no matter how he thought about it, this wasn’t a place that suited a revelation.

To begin with, he didn’t know why this strange jewel that opened the job quest was in such a hidden place.

It was Eliza who answered that question.

-Liza!

-She said she had been living in the forest and found them by chance, and they were pretty, so she kept them.

-Liza…….

-She was going to show them to me when I came back… Hwaaa Eliza!!

Jihad, who was translating, hugged Eliza preciously with both hands and cried.

He seemed to be too busy crying to speak, but that was enough explanation.

Understanding the situation, a hollow laugh came out.

‘Does that mean I might not have been able to get a job quest if I hadn’t met her?’

He doubted it, but it was possible because it was such a unique job.

In the first place, it was a hidden god, and if he looked at the job description at a glance, it seemed that he had been in conflict with other gods.

‘Clearly, they said that revelations can only be received at the Great Temple…….’

Maybe there was a reason why other gods shouldn’t see it, so they used this method?

If that was really the case, it was an insane level of difficulty.

If he had gone to Brion without getting a piece of fate by chance, like now, he wouldn’t have received a proper job quest.

‘This is ridiculous.’

It was literally ridiculous.

It was so absurd that he was speechless.

It was a situation where he couldn’t help but say that he was crazy, but fortunately, it didn’t seem to be that crazy of a game.

[If you reject the new route, the job quest will proceed with the existing route.]

[If rejected, the new route can never be received again, and the existing route will proceed in Brion.]

[However, the new route is subject to fatal penalties.]

[Would you like to accept?]

‘Ah.’

This was also a hidden piece.

Do-hyun let out a sigh of relief, but he was still dumbfounded.

‘A hidden piece for a job quest? What kind of god is he?’

Job quests are given fairly to everyone.

Even the famous Mythic Gods were no exception, without being hidden or anything.

What kind of being would offer a choice with a hidden piece for such a job quest?

‘Or maybe there are hidden elements like this in every job…….’

It was a hypothesis that he couldn’t know for now.

Anyway, he was about to face the first hidden job quest in God of Seoul.

Gulp.

Even the name is a grand name called ‘Succession of Fate’.

What will it be about? With a trembling heart, Do-hyun opened the quest window.

[Succession of Fate]

-Grade: ???, Job Quest

-Description: A test given to those who are qualified to inherit the will of the last adventurer, Kasiyar.

Successfully inherit Kasiyar’s will.

-When the quest is successful: Linked to the derivative quest ‘One Step Closer to the Truth’, acquire Kasiyar’s relic.

-When the quest fails: Job quest deleted and job revoked.

[You cannot reject the derivative linked quests once accepted.]

‘Relic!’

A god’s relic.

The biggest reason for performing job quests and one of the rewards.

Even if other rewards are somewhat similar, this relic had to be given differently.

‘Because relics differ depending on the achievements of the god.’

A typical example was the Honest Axe’s Iron Axe.

That was the god’s identity and what could be said to be representative.

For example, those who chose Heracles would be given Heracles’ club or a robe made of lion’s mane, and those who chose King Arthur would be given the Sword of Victory.

It’s not that the relics of gods are unconditionally high-grade or fraudulent, but at least within the same grade, they generally boast the highest-grade options.

‘If it’s a relic of a god who can do this, it won’t be ordinary.’

Considering that the final relic of the Mythic God is of legendary grade, maybe more than that…….

No, considering that it’s a low-level section, wouldn’t they still throw in a hero grade?

Aside from that, he was most curious about what kind of relic would be his symbol.

Compared to other gods whose myths were known, Kasiyar had no information.

Of course, this was all when things went well.

‘But if you fail, your job will be revoked? What kind of penalty is this?’

A crazy penalty that if you fail the quest, not only will the job quest be deleted, but your job will be revoked.

A penalty that anyone would swear at.

Even if you accept it once, you can’t reject the derivative linked quests after that.

If the penalty is the same as now, you will lose your job the moment you make a mistake.

It is a hundred times better to choose a safe path than to lose everything you have worked so hard to achieve.

That was a perfectly normal judgment.

“……”

But Do-hyun seriously considered it.

Do-hyun has already achieved characteristics, jobs, and achievements that no one else has.

Objectively, there was no need to take risks.

‘I know, I know…….’

But one thing keeps bothering him.

If he chooses a safe path, will he not regret it?

If there is even a slightly uncomfortable or insufficient situation, will he not think, ‘Ah, I should have chosen this route back then’?

“Sigh.”

Do-hyun was not confident in the question he asked himself.

High risk, high return.

He knew better than anyone that the greater the risk, the sweeter the fruit.

That was the case when he met the legendary raid boss during the Demonic Era, when he attacked the hidden piece, and also the Iron-Blooded Demon Dragon he met during the God of Seoul tutorial.

‘Wouldn’t it be the same this time?’

The greater the penalty, the more the expectation for that relic will increase.

Even if he doesn’t take risks, he is strong enough now and can become stronger.

But if he chooses that path?

Wouldn’t he be able to achieve results that are incomparable to now? Wouldn’t he reach his goal much faster?

What does he know what that relic is? It’s a hidden job quest?

“Damn it……”

A voice that wouldn’t leave his head grabbed Do-hyun.

“Haa……”

This was the problem.

A guy with terrible luck but terrible greed.

A foolish guy who volunteers for a thorny path, leaving a comfortable tree-lined path.

A psychopath who is uncomfortable and uncomfortable if he doesn’t.

“What can I do?”

He spits out curses at himself, but what can he do?

That’s how he was born.

Do-hyun has been faced with countless choices like this and has made countless 고민 [agonizing decisions].

And the choice was always the same.

[Would you like to accept?]

“Damn it…… Okay. I’ll do it.”

Rather than regretting not doing it, it’s better to do it and regret it.

The system answered Do-hyun’s words, which he spat out while gritting his teeth, with a more cheerful notification than ever before, as if waiting for those words.

[You have chosen a new route instead of the existing route.]

[The Fragment of Fate reacts.]

Then, the Fragment of Fate reacted as it was.

[The Fragment of Fate is drawn to the traces of the last adventurer, Kasiyar.]

[Connect the thread of fate.]

To the old box next to the fragment.

A red thread was connected between the red shining box and the Fragment of Fate.

He was distracted by it for a moment.

Click.

When he inserted the Fragment of Fate into the small carved groove, a dazzling light burst out.

-Ugh……!?

-Li…… za……!

Jihad and Eliza couldn’t open their eyes properly because of the light that covered the entire space.

That was the same for Do-hyun.

It was such an intense light that he couldn’t bear to open his eyes and look.

But Do-hyun tried to see it somehow while covering it with his hand, and as a result, he could see it. A silhouette that was faintly visible beyond the light.

[Have you finally arrived…….]

That’s when he heard the voice.

It was only a mumbling tone, but the low baritone contained a strong power.

He instinctively raised his head at the voice that seemed to echo throughout this place. The light was gradually fading and the shape was slowly becoming clearer.

[It has been a long wait indeed.]

It was a man.

A tall man who seemed to be 190cm [approximately 6’3″] cm tall, with a sleek but firm body.

White skin and hair contrasting with the black uniform.

A white face as if it were made of jade, with a sculptured and beautiful face.

The long hair that came down to his waist made the mystery even more prominent.

What was unique was that all kinds of weapons were lined up in all places, from the waist and back to the top pocket.

[I ask you. Are you my successor?]

A man looking down on the world with an arrogant face.

In the past, people called him this.

Ding-.

[The strongest man in Abtartel history and the unlucky man,

The Only Martial God, the Fighting God,

A living history book of mankind…….]

A person who has mastered martial arts, who has no rivals and is feared even by the gods.

[You have encountered the will of the last adventurer and the Fighting God, Kasiyar.]

[Job Quest ‘Succession of Fate’ begins.]

[If you fail, your job quest and job will be revoked. Be careful.]

And the hidden god that Do-hyun 뽑기 [picked/drew] in God of Seoul, and the last adventurer of mankind who made Do-hyun an All-Master.

The Fighting God, Kasiyar.

It was the moment when his will descended.

* * *

God of Seoul users are generally all apostles of God.

Apostles who receive the revelations of 10,000 gods who support and manage the world of Abtartel.

Only immortals from another world can become apostles of God, and it was the worldview setting that they gained the power of God as a benefit, so NPCs did not think of such users as strange.

To them, apostles were mysterious but natural beings.

In God of Seoul, God was in a very important position, and that was why users were so eager to 뽑기 [to draw/summon a god].

“Wow…… Have you guys met God?”

“Yeah, the force was amazing.”

“That’s why they say the real thing starts from Brion.”

“Wow, this is the first time I’ve been moved by a game.”

And there is a section where users meet God.

When the job quest is finally completed, or when there is an opportunity to meet through the Great Temple.

At most one or two opportunities.

“Everyone ignores the God of Honest Axe, but if you actually see him, you won’t say that. If there is a 선신 [virtuous god], would it be like this?”

“It has to be the Fox God with a thousand years of destiny. The real thing is amazing. It’s not for nothing that I’m 홀리는 [charmed/captivated]. My ideal type has changed.”

“What’s the point of having 우화신 [deified hero]? Have you met the Lion King of the North? It’s really 胸が熱くなる [makes your heart burn with passion].”

“The Mythic God was really no joke…… Have you seen the video uploaded by 천외천 [Beyond the Heavens]?”

“It was really crazy. When I watch it, I want to jump into the battlefield.”

Although it was a short meeting, all the users who received the revelation showed extreme cheers. Some were even moved.

Seeing the majesty of God, which they could not meet in reality, with their own eyes was such a great experience, and knowing that, the game company put a lot of effort into the production.

From 우화신 [deified heroes] to 영웅신 [heroic gods] to 신화신 [mythic gods].

Everyone cherished those few moments for the rest of their lives, regardless of grade.

“What’s it like?”

Since the God 뽑기 [drawing/summoning] itself was a setting that didn’t exist in Demonic Era, Do-hyun was curious.

How amazing is it that they’re like that?

And that curiosity is now, at this moment, 풀리게 [being resolved].

[Kuh! The comment was good. I wanted to try something like this.]

“……”

……However, it was a little different from what I heard.

Instead of the scenery of the Great Temple being overwhelmed by holiness and sacred effects, the surroundings were full of insect eggs,

[I was a little worried, but it seems that the will has been well planted…… and the body is moving well. Well, I can’t make mistakes, of course. Anyway, that old man only gave me a lot of fear, tsk tsk, he’s so scared that he’s been trapped.]

There was no majesty of God anywhere in that 모습 [appearance], who was proud of himself and shrugged his shoulders.

Reverence? Mystery?

At first, he felt a little bit of that, but now it’s like looking at a neighborhood 형 [older brother/friend].

When he looked at him with strange eyes, Kasiyar made a 탄성 [exclamation], oh.

[Are you the one? The guy who’s trying to inherit my will.]

“……Yes.”

[Hmm…….]

Kasiyar, who was floating in the air with his legs crossed, slowly landed on the box.

He nodded as he looked at Do-hyun with his chin in his hand.

[Passed.]

“……?”

[Well, you look 쓸 만 [usable/decent]. If you didn’t look qualified, I was going to tell you to get out, whether you were a successor or not.]

“…….”

Is this what a god should say?

Do-hyun was momentarily stunned by the 말투 [way of speaking] that was like a neighborhood bully.

Ding-.

[You have cleared the job quest ‘Succession of Fate’.]

[The ‘Apostle of Kasiyar’ in the class section has been changed to ‘Successor of Kasiyar’.]

[You have acquired the title ‘The One Who Inherits the Will of Kasiyar’.]

[The first ability of ‘The One Who Inherits the Will of Kasiyar’ is unlocked.]

[The Adventurer’s Book is opened.]

[Adventurer’s Book]

[Fragment of Fate (1 / 10)]

[Enter the ‘Successor’ route instead of the existing ‘Apostle’ route.]

[Linked quests are derived.]

[Linked quest ‘One Step Closer to the Truth’ is created. The quest will continue upon entering the City of Promise, Brion.]

‘……?’

Do-hyun’s expression, who was stopped by the suddenly appearing clear message, became 황당 [dumbfounded/absurd].

‘Is this the end? Really?’

Did I put on so much weight for this [go through so much trouble]?

Do-hyun was rather embarrassed by the quick clear that made the mindset he had chosen after a long 고민 [agonizing decision] 무색 [meaningless].

He was 허무함 [feeling empty] and 맥이 빠지게 [drained] for a moment.

‘Wait a minute.’

Do-hyun’s face, who had been 곰곰이 [thinking deeply], turned pale.

A cold sweat ran down his back from 오싹함 [a chill].

What does it mean that the quest was really cleared when he said he passed?

‘Crazy…… That means if he really didn’t like it, he would have said he failed.’

In other words, his job could have been deleted with just one word from that man.

The skills he had 힘들게 [laboriously/with difficulty] would have become 무쓸모 [useless] in an instant.

Do-hyun was about to become the first 무교 백수 [unaffiliated unemployed] user in God of Seoul.