The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 65

Episode 399

Part 2, Episode 65.

It wasn’t an impulsive statement.

Frankly, I had been thinking about it for a while.

‘This can’t go on. I need a helper.’

With the increasingly bizarre nature of the main quests, I couldn’t keep struggling alone forever.

It would be fine if it were just about catching bosses, but when I need to form forced parties or require information, there’s no solution.

In the main continent, there was a lot of information available, and I had Gamilion as a helper… but now?

‘The Elf Elder I was supposed to meet first knows nothing, and I haven’t even met the Nymph Queen, let alone the Fairy King….’

The scale had grown, but the helpers disappeared, and the enemies increased.

So, I thought.

Isn’t this an area where I need help from players, not NPCs [Non-Player Characters]?

However, it had to be a player who was strong enough or had excellent information and was completely trustworthy….

‘Ajussi [a respectful Korean term for an older man, often used informally] is trustworthy.’

The only person who met all these conditions was Ast.

Because he was the person Do-hyun trusted the most.

“Helper? You’re asking for help?”

“Yeah.”

Of course, it’s unpaid.

The main quest Do-hyun is doing is ultimately a job quest, so rewards cannot be shared.

“Wow, look at this bastard being so confident.”

“Of course. We’re on a trash-talking level. But I can share the hidden pieces I get while doing the main quest.”

“Good grief.”

Ast chuckled at Do-hyun’s brazen request for help, and after a moment of looking at the fist Do-hyun held out.

Soon, Ast let out a faint sigh and bumped fists.

“Sigh. Alright, man. I was feeling restless because I was stuck on what I was doing anyway, so it’s good to have something to do. If it’s a main quest, there will be a lot of hidden pieces.”

“Thanks.”

I felt much more at ease because Ajussi accepted it comfortably.

As we smiled at each other with our fists bumped, Ajussi suddenly asked.

“Are you not going to tell the others?”

“Later. I think Kkukku would immediately jump at it, saying it’s fun. And I think Sword Saint would just focus on training, whether I do it or not.”

“Heh heh, I can imagine.”

Ast, who now knew Kkukku and Sword Saint well, laughed, agreeing with Do-hyun’s words.

After exchanging jokes for a few minutes.

The two people who stopped laughing began to discuss finding the Queen in earnest.

“So, finding the Queen is the quest content now, right?”

“That’s right.”

“It’s a really crazy quest. Why do you suddenly have to find a Queen who hasn’t even shown her face once?”

“Elves and Dark Elves don’t get along, but I think there’s a misunderstanding. The only person who can resolve that misunderstanding is the Queen. Because the Queen is the one and only Nymph with clairvoyance.”

“I see…….”

Ast, who was deep in thought and stroking his chin, suddenly asked.

“But do you really have to meet the Queen?”

“Well, that’s the quest?”

“That’s right, but honestly, the Queen doesn’t even show up when different races hold diplomatic talks, so it doesn’t make sense.”

“……I’m already worried about that. I have no idea how to meet her.”

“So, I was thinking…….”

Ast glanced around and gestured for me to come closer.

As I got closer, Ast lowered his voice even more and carefully said.

“How about targeting the Queen’s proxy?”

“……Proxy? There’s a proxy?”

“Of course, there is. The Queen doesn’t officially show her face, so there must be a Nymph to convey the Queen’s position. If you seduce the proxy, wouldn’t they let you meet the Queen somehow?”

“……That’s not bad?”

Do-hyun’s eyes sparkled.

It wasn’t just a saying; it seemed like the best way to go.

‘Why didn’t I think of a proxy?’

I even wondered why I hadn’t thought of such a simple idea.

I had been too focused on direct breakthroughs, so I was thinking too simply.

This was partly due to the fact that Jay Rooddel and other similar cases did not have proxies.

“Who is the proxy?”

“Allowin Rassed. You probably haven’t heard the name much. As a proxy, she’s so busy that there aren’t many opportunities to talk to her.”

It was definitely a familiar yet unfamiliar name.

It was like I had seen the name in a post or comment once, but not really.

The reason was simple.

“In the beginning, the top 10 guilds had similar thoughts. If we target the proxy, can we meet the Queen? I naturally thought that we could get ahead of others.”

“So, what happened?”

“Well, they failed miserably. She didn’t even bother to look at them. Even if they gave all sorts of bribes to try to gain favor and coaxed the subordinate Nymphs, she would cut them off at the entrance, telling them not to talk to her because she was busy. Rather, her favorability went down?”

Some guilds who never gave up kept flirting with her, and after receiving a no-approach order, no players tried to target the proxy.

A cold-blooded person with a clear line.

That was Allowin Rassed.

“……Then there’s no point in us targeting her, right?”

“It’s different. You have one difference from them.”

“Ah.”

Do-hyun, who immediately understood the meaning, nodded.

The difference between the top 10 guilds and Do-hyun.

‘Main Quest.’

As a result, Do-hyun was the only player who knew the position of the Elves and Dark Elves on ‘that day.’

If I talk to the Elves and Dark Elves’ proxy and tell them that they need to know the truth about that day?

‘It’s likely that there will be a reaction.’

The problem is that the proxy doesn’t easily meet players…….

There was also a solution to this.

“Ah, the memorial service!”

“Memorial service? You mean the one where they commemorate the heroes of the statues?”

When Do-hyun tilted his head, Ast clapped his hands excitedly and said.

“Yes, the memorial service is held every month, and the proxy is famous for attending the memorial service no matter how busy she is.”

“Oh!”

“Of course, she only participates, but she doesn’t talk to players… realistically, the only chance we have to show our faces is at the memorial service.”

Is this the power of collective intelligence?

It was definitely easier to find a solution when two people were thinking about it than when I was struggling alone.

Anyway, the destination has been decided.

“When is the memorial service?”

“It’s at 7 p.m. on the 15th of every month… oh, it’s today? And there’s even 30 minutes left?”

“What?”

The timing was perfect.

Do-hyun and Ast, who had no reason to hesitate, looked at each other at the same time, smiled, and jumped up from their seats.

“Then let’s go right away.”

“Sounds good.”

It was the moment to head to the Star Memorial Service, the least popular monthly content among Akrana’s many contents.

* * *

The Star Memorial Service.

This event, which has a grand name, is an event to commemorate the heroes who became stars, and it is a monthly content held once a month.

It was also one of the three least popular contents for players.

The reason was simple.

“It feels good when you go for the first time… but it’s too solemn.”

“I feel like I can’t even breathe properly.”

“I have to put my hand on my chest and bow my head for more than 2 hours, so why bother? It doesn’t give you any rewards.”

“If you’re curious, I recommend watching the review on NewTube [a fictional video platform].”

“But well, it’s not bad to go as an experience once. It’s a bit different. It’s amazing because you can see the faces of the proxy and nobles.”

“Yeah, that amazement turns into boredom right away after 30 minutes.”

The Star Memorial Service is a place to express gratitude and respect every month so as not to forget the heroes.

As it exists only for that purpose, there was no fun or emotion in it.

It doesn’t even give a speech that makes your heart full, nor does it give any special explanations.

It’s just that Nymphs and players gather in one place, put their hands on their chests, close their eyes, and offer a silent tribute.

That was the beginning and the end.

“I don’t even know why this is a monthly content when there’s no reward. There’s no reward.”

“It’s just an event, literally.”

“Well… it’s amazing to see the faces of the nobles.”

“But the Queen doesn’t even show her face at the memorial service. She’s really tough.”

“That’s why the proxy attends instead.”

“Then what’s the point? She doesn’t even say a word.”

Since there was no reward, players did not feel the need to participate in the content.

The practical evaluation was that ‘it’s worth trying once as an experience.’

“This is the memorial service… it’s more magnificent than I thought.”

“There are tens of thousands of heroes who have become stars, so it can’t be helped.”

However, Do-hyun, who actually participated in the memorial service, was honestly impressed.

It was a spectacular sight to have more than tens of thousands of tombstones in one space.

In front of such tombstones, there were more than tens of thousands of Nymphs standing with sad faces, and above all, what touched Do-hyun’s heart was the sad melody performed by the musicians on the second floor.

Like holding the hands of the heroes who became stars and seeing them off, it was an affectionate and touching melody.

Swoosh-

The music played by those who can be called masters in human terms and their sincere and disciplined salutes were more elegant than expected.

-I can feel that they sincerely respect and thank the heroes.

-I agree. I’m careful to say something…….

-Rizariza…….

Of course, not everyone was like that.

Even if it’s not popular, there are players who participate.

“Wow, what’s with the atmosphere?”

“Shh. Be quiet. I’m worried about being noticed.”

“It’s on a different level than watching it on video? It’s so magnificent.”

Do-hyun and other players were busy looking around with bewildered faces.

What they were looking at was not just the atmosphere here.

They were looking for it.

“So, all the nobles are gathering today?”

“I want to see the proxy in person. I’ve only seen her in videos, but she was very handsome.”

“The epitome of a neat, cold beauty.”

“Oh, I’m so jealous. Look at all the girls talking about the proxy. You have to be handsome.”

“But he is handsome. Unlike you.”

“Hey, are you going to do that too?”

The Nymphs with high positions in Akrana, including the proxy.

And that was the same for Do-hyun.

‘If I miss this time, it’ll be at least a month. I have to make sure to make a good impression.’

I had a tight schedule, so I couldn’t just sit around doing nothing for a month.

Above all, I was curious.

What kind of person is the Queen’s proxy? What kind of reaction will she show if I talk about that day?

After waiting for about 10 minutes.

Buzzing-

The surroundings suddenly became noisy.

Since it was a place, no one was making loud noises, but there were more gestures and whispers from the players.

And soon Do-hyun could see why.

“Hey.”

“……Uh.”

I raised my head at Ast’s chin gesture and saw it.

[The noble Nymph Queen’s proxy, ‘Allowin Rassed,’ has participated in the Star Memorial Service.]

[You have encountered the Queen’s proxy, ‘Allowin Rassed.’]

[It will be recorded in the Book of Adventures.]

[The nobles have participated in the Star Memorial Service.]

[You have encountered Baron Astana.]

[You have encountered Count Grenseed Rannil.]

…….

Allowin Rassed.

And the many Nymph nobles entering behind him.

But was it a coincidence?

Swish.

The moment Do-hyun looked at them, surprisingly, Allowin Rassed also turned his gaze towards Do-hyun.

The moment our eyes met.

Ting-

‘……Crazy.’

A cheerful notification rang, and Do-hyun widened his eyes.

A reaction close to shock. It couldn’t be helped.

[The Eye of Truth is activated.]

Do-hyun could see it.

‘……What the hell is that?’

Another silhouette overlapping the body of Allowin Rassed, who is famous for being a neat, cold beauty.

The silhouettes of two people coexisted in one body.