The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 67

67.

As soon as Do-hyun activated the Eye of Truth, the first thing he did was check the remaining time.

[Remaining Play Time: 00:01:17]

One minute and seventeen seconds.

It wasn’t even enough time to cook instant noodles halfway, but it was enough to check its information. Of course, that was assuming he moved quickly.

‘Could it be a Fragment of Fate?’

Although he was focused on hunting Orcs right now, his top priority was the Fragment of Fate.

Main Quest and Main Stream.

At first glance, they seemed only slightly different, but the difference between the two was quite significant.

If the Main Quest, which progressed in the form of individual quests, was a leaf, then the Main Stream was the core element that played the role of a large stem.

Well, even with this explanation, it was like asking which came first, the chicken or the egg.

Completing the Main Quests would eventually lead to obtaining the Fragments of Fate, and accumulating them would eventually clear the Main Stream.

‘Is it showing up already?’

In that sense, the appearance of the Fragment of Fate now was quite exciting.

With a hopeful heart, Do-hyun quickened his pace.

-Master? Oh, it started again. What’s going on this time?

-Lizardy?

When Do-hyun suddenly ran towards a rock, Jihad and Eliza questioned him but followed along.

Thus, Do-hyun’s group reached the rock.

The rock was an ordinary one, common and abundant in this reeking rocky forest. That’s how it appeared to the naked eye, but not to Do-hyun’s eyes.

‘It’s red here.’

Red light was seeping out from a corner of the rock, as if it had been painted with blood.

Seeing that there was no noticeable difference even when looking at it up close, it seemed he wouldn’t have discovered it at all without the Eye of Truth.

Swoosh.

Do-hyun instinctively reached out his hand and frowned at the strange sensation he felt.

‘It’s sticky.’

Should he say the concentration was thick?

A feeling of sweet honey mixed in?

It definitely didn’t feel like blood, but only the area where the Eye of Truth was activated was sticky.

‘What could this be?’

He wondered if the Fragment of Fate was already showing up, but that didn’t seem to be the case.

That radiant color was nowhere to be seen.

The next thing he expected was that perhaps an herb had appeared this time, but not even a claw of one was visible.

Ding-.

The notification rang at that moment.

Just as his curiosity was growing, Do-hyun quickly checked the message, and his eyes widened.

It was something he hadn’t expected at all.

[You have discovered a hidden clue.]

[Recorded in the Book of Adventures.]

[You have discovered the quest item ‘Ominous Energy,’ and a quest has been generated.]

[Ominous Energy]

-Grade: Rare

-Description: You have discovered an ominous energy in Brion’s reeking rocky forest. A strange energy is felt.

The High Priest ‘Gildete’ of the Lair Temple might know the identity of this.

Visit ‘Gildete’ and hand over the ominous energy.

-Quest Success: Gildete’s favor increases, linked quest ‘Material Search’ generated.

-Quest Failure: Linked quest unavailable.

“……Hmm?”

It was the moment Do-hyun discovered a quest item for the first time in God of Second Earth.

* * *

Quest.

A system that every user who has played an RPG knows, and a system that is essential for growth.

As with most RPGs, users could be seen as slaves to quests.

The same was true for God of Second Earth.

The importance of job quests was obvious, and even low-grade quests made a big difference whether you accepted them or not.

Even Do-hyun himself had followed the guide’s quests until he came to Brion.

‘The quests in the guide aren’t everything.’

But the useful guide’s quests were just the tip of the iceberg.

God of Second Earth, with its theme of adventure, boasted a vast world, and many things were hidden within it.

Whether it was related to the Book of Adventures or Hidden Pieces…….

The list was endless, and among them were Hidden Quests that could only be opened by meeting hidden conditions.

Like the sudden quest that appeared when Do-hyun discovered the hidden field, the Warriors’ Habitat, with Jihad’s help.

Such Hidden Quests weren’t just sudden quests.

You could also receive hidden quests from NPCs by meeting certain conditions, or you could receive them while raiding.

And very rarely, you could receive them through items,

“To think a quest item would appear…….”

That was the identity of the quest floating in front of Do-hyun.

A honey-like item that not only filled the Book of Adventures but also linked to Hidden Quests.

And it was also an item that the Adventure King Barion went crazy for.

Of course.

For him, who was ready to overcome any adversity when it came to adventure, quest items would be more attractive than anything else.

‘I couldn’t get many even in Demlock, but I’m getting one like this…….’

Since Do-hyun was so unlucky, he could count on his hands the number of times he had obtained a rare quest item.

To get something like that only 3 days after starting…… Is this the Eye of Truth class?

‘No, Eye of Truth, what are you? Where are your limits?’

You find secret dungeons, you find stealth, and now you even find quest items?

It was truly insane performance.

At this point, the fact that he couldn’t find herbs was even more unbalanced.

‘Ha…… Sweet.’

So what if he can’t find herbs?

He finds all sorts of Hidden Pieces!

With just the Eye of Truth, Do-hyun could hunt all sorts of quest items and secret dungeons.

‘If explorers knew this fact, they’d be dying of envy.’

They’d be so envious that they’d try to kill Do-hyun, wouldn’t they?

It was a trait that was so balance-breaking that he wouldn’t have anything to say even if they did.

‘Well, quest items aren’t always good, though.’

The rarity of quest items is only due to their scarcity.

The difficulty and rewards vary greatly depending on the quest item.

Compared to the rarity of being hard to obtain even if you set out to find them, it was too much of a gamble.

It was nice to get them by chance, but if not, oh well, that was the position users took when looking at quest items.

‘The Adventure King is the strange one.’

It was closer to a feeling of, “Why bother?” unless you were a weirdo like that guy.

In fact, the quest he got now was a Rare grade, wasn’t it? Most quest items were probably Rare grade.

The most common Hidden Pieces were Rare and Rare+ grades.

‘I heard he got a Divine Beast with a Legendary grade quest item in Cheonoecheon…….’

It would have been great if it was an item containing such a high-grade quest, but that was Do-hyun’s greed.

There would be many opportunities in the future, and it was a good thing just to have obtained a Rare quest.

‘It seems like there’s a linked quest too.’

He thought it would be good to expect the final grade to be Rare+.

For now, he didn’t have time, so he would have to go to the High Priest when he logged in tomorrow to find out.

[10 seconds of accessible time remaining.]

[The connection will be terminated shortly. Please take refuge in a safe place.]

‘I won’t be able to fill 250 [referring to filling some kind of progress bar].’

Getting a quest item was a hundred times better than filling one, but somehow, it felt like a fly in the ointment, so he felt uneasy.

With no other choice, Do-hyun waved his hand lightly with regret.

“Hey, I’m leaving. Eliza, take care too. I’ll be back tomorrow.”

-……?

-Lizardy!

Then, Eliza jumped up and rubbed her face against Do-hyun’s shoulder.

It was as if she was saying goodbye.

‘She really acts like a puppy.’

Hoji, whom he had briefly taken care of in the past, was exactly like this.

Do-hyun chuckled and lightly stroked Eliza’s head with his index finger, replying.

“It’s a shame, but it’s okay because I got something better. Oh, I’m turning off now…….”

Whoosh.

Jihad’s expression was blank as he looked at the empty space where Do-hyun had disappeared.

After a while, Jihad sighed.

-He’s staring blankly at a blood-stained rock, touching blood…… He’s my master, but he’s a strange guy. Right, Eliza?

-Liza? Lizardy!

-What? You still think he’s a kind master? Goodness, Eliza. Don’t be fooled by appearances. How ruthless is my master?

-Liza? Liza!

-Huh? Considering that, you don’t seem to dislike the master? Hmm…….

After pausing for a moment and thinking carefully, Jihad blurted out.

-……Well, he’s more bearable to be around than I thought. It’s just that kind me is putting up with him. You know? How great is my legion?

Jihad, who was embarrassed, brushed his nose and changed the subject with a pointless boast.

It was then that Eliza tilted her head, looking at Jihad.

[Moving to the Guardian Room.]

-Ah.

-Liza?

Finally, what was coming had come.

Eliza’s eyes widened as if asking what it was. Jihad, who was used to it after experiencing it once, reassured her as if telling her not to worry.

-When the master is away, our Guardians are moved to another world. But don’t worry. You’ll be moved to a comfortable place for you.

-Liza…….-

-I’m sad too, but…… He said he’d be back soon. See you tomorrow, Eliza.

-Liza!

With a light greeting of tapping hands, the view flickered, and soon the scenery changed.

To a landscape where countless worlds seemed to coexist.

He was now used to this mysterious world where clouds and land were connected, and ice and lava zones coexisted.

-It’s my first time seeing it, but it feels comfortable.

Yesterday, he had been trapped and saw the outside world for the first time, but even after feeling it again today, it was definitely comfortable.

He didn’t understand it well, but what’s wrong with something good being good?

This fresh air and the feeling of a moderately cool breeze caressing his skin would also play a part.

-I slept all day yesterday, so should I look around a bit today?

This was what he liked most about this place.

Even if he walked a little, a new landscape would appear, so it never got boring, and it seemed like it would be fun to take a walk. It was when he was about to take a step with anticipation.

-Huh?

A different light flashed in Jihad’s eyes.

-Was there something like that?

He saw something new that he hadn’t seen yesterday.

A small cabin standing alone in the barren field.

It was something Jihad knew well, with the traces of time felt in the old wood.

-……It’s my house?

Because it was the house where Jihad used to live in Raven.

He was happy and dazed to see it after a long time.

Why was something that wasn’t there until yesterday suddenly there?

Jihad, wondering, swallowed hard and opened the door.

Creak-.

As he entered, hearing the sound of old wood colliding, the scenery inside the house, just as it was when he lived there, greeted Jihad.

A moderately livable size with utensils, a table, and even chairs.

There were a total of 3 chairs, and a cushion was placed on the chair that was standing alone on the opposite side.

It was Eliza’s seat.

The house, which was the same as when Jihad left, seemed as if time had stopped.

-……Yeah, it was like this.

Perhaps memories were flooding back after seeing it after a long time.

Jihad’s expression became somewhat bitter.

She must have been waiting for him there for 100 years. Thinking about it made his chest feel stuffy.

Swish-.

It was then.

The moment Jihad reacted to the strange presence felt behind him.

-Liza!

-Huh?

A fluffy sensation was felt on his shoulder along with a familiar sound.

When he turned his head, he saw Eliza smiling brightly.

-Eliza!??

-Liza!

-What, why are you here??

-Liza? Liza!

-You just opened your eyes and were here? Is that even possible?

-Liza!

Jihad’s eyes, which had widened as if he couldn’t believe it, soon became clear.

He didn’t know why, but it didn’t matter.

Why does the reason matter?

-Well, who cares. Eliza, shall we go for a walk together after a long time?

-Lizardy!

What mattered was that he could regain the memories of the past.

Eliza jumped up and went on top of Jihad’s head. Eliza had always liked being on top of Jihad’s head.

Perhaps it was because of the ears that protruded on both sides that she felt stable and the ride was good.

-You’re still the same.

-Liza!

-Okay, let’s go. You’ll be surprised when you see this place? It’s so amazing.

-Lizardy!

-Oh, should we take this? What, you still had it at home. It’s okay, there’s only us here anyway, so you don’t have to wear the necklace.

The time in the stopped cabin was flowing again.

* * *

And at that time.

The God of Second Earth community, which had been somewhat quiet for a while, was buzzing as if it were on fire.