The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 78

Part 78.

Annihilation.

The strongest player in God of Creation Online. The most advanced user.

The best of the best. The reason the top 10 guilds existed.

He was already a prominent figure in God of Creation Online, but after the New Continent update, Annihilation enjoyed a level of recognition unlike anything before.

There’s even a saying that everyone knows Annihilation, even if they don’t know the Execution Guild.

He was everyone’s goal, enjoying a level of popularity among the top 10 guild masters that was simply unmatched.

However, Annihilation himself didn’t pay attention to anyone.

*Swish.*

He just kept running forward, as always.

Because there was no reason to care about those who were left behind.

Maybe that’s why.

He was able to become the only one to set foot in the Land of Giants.

“The Tower of Disaster… interesting. Are you going to challenge for the Signature Trait, Kaiser?”

– …Master?

Was it because he was such a man?

The secretary who was reporting was surprised by his voice, which was full of interest.

After the New Continent was updated, it was the first time she had seen her master mention someone else with such interest.

“The ability that symbolizes that man… I’m very curious to see what he will get.”

– …Is that so?

“Babylon’s Smash, The King’s Light of Divinity. Anyone can see that those abilities are fitting for them.”

– Yes. That’s why it’s a very dangerous ability.

– I know.

However, it’s just boring.

The secretary carefully replied to Annihilation, who smiled and added that.

– So isn’t that what makes Master so great? Unlike any other top-ranked players… you have an ability that is uniquely Master’s.

“Hmm. Do you think so?”

– Yes. Because it’s an ability that even the great giants have recognized.

Her voice was calm, but it was full of deep respect.

She was sure.

Even the abilities acquired by the Sword Saint, a master of swords, and the Empress, a physical powerhouse, were not comparable to her Master’s ability.

That’s because…

‘Master’s ability is irregular. An ability outside of common sense, without any clear compatibility.’

No matter how good an ability is, it inevitably has compatibility issues or weaknesses.

Master’s ability had none of that.

It was truly an ability befitting the owner of the Execution Guild.

“Yes. I achieved a lot by obtaining this.”

He was able to get ahead by focusing on the New Continent even before the update, but this ability clearly played a big role in being able to monopolize it to this extent.

As she said, this was an ability that defied compatibility.

With his current power, anyone who blocks his path can be cut down.

Even if it is a descendant of that great giant.

But…

“…The moment I got this, I wasn’t that surprised. I expected it to some extent.”

– Indeed. You are never satisfied with anything less than extraordinary. It’s truly befitting of the owner of the Execution Guild…

“That’s not what I mean.”

Annihilation shook his head firmly at the voice of the female secretary, who was rarely excited and spoke quickly.

Then he asked.

“What comes to mind when you think of something that symbolizes the Sword Saint?”

– …?
Swordmanship that has reached the highest level… that is.

“What about the Empress and the Heavenly Demon [a powerful and often feared figure]?”

– …A mess? The strongest in close combat? Heavenly Demon, considering her power and abilities, the title Heavenly Demon is appropriate.

The female secretary answered diligently, looking sullen as if she didn’t know what he meant.

Annihilation nodded at that.

“Everyone is right. I think so too.”

– …Yes.

The female secretary, who was hesitant to answer, clearly showed that she was wondering, ‘Why are you asking this?’ but couldn’t bring herself to ask.

Annihilation finally got to the point, seeing her confusion.

“I’ll ask you directly. Kaiser, what symbolizes that man?”

– Kaiser? Of course… Ah?

The female secretary’s voice suddenly went blank as she was about to answer readily, as if it wasn’t a difficult question.

She thought she could answer right away because she heard so much about Kaiser.

But when she really thought about it, she couldn’t think of anything special.

“…I think it’s bad luck.”

– Bad luck doesn’t seem to mean much to him now.

“Then parrying is…”

– In a situation where he already uses parrying, would a parrying skill with a different name be given as a signature trait?

“Ah…”

Perhaps speechless at the reasonable point, the female secretary was choosing her words for a long time.

But other than those two, she couldn’t think of anything at all.

About a dozen seconds passed. Annihilation smiled as if to say, “See?”

“Kaiser, he’s a man who defies expectations. Even I can’t guess what ability he will get. That’s why I’m looking forward to it.”

– ……

“Maybe the ability he gets this time will truly symbolize Kaiser.”

– Ahh….

The female secretary’s voice trembled strongly as she imagined that moment.

A man who is causing a stir every time, gets an ability that symbolizes himself?

Then… it will definitely cause a huge sensation.

Because it is an ability that symbolizes a man who was called a god in the past, not just anyone.

“I’m curious. If you compare it to what I got, who will be superior?”

– ……

The female secretary couldn’t see it.

A rare glimpse of Annihilation’s eyes flashing with competitiveness.

But she could feel it even without seeing it.

‘He’s serious.’

That her master was sincerely looking forward to meeting Kaiser.

Even the female secretary’s heart was pounding, and her hands were shaking at the emotion he revealed without hiding it.

She was also curious.

‘If the current master fights with all his heart… what kind of battle will unfold?’

Gulp, she swallowed her saliva and shook her head.

‘No, there is an insurmountable gap between Kaiser and Master. Maybe the day will never come when they will have an equal fight.’

Because the master will always run forward, as he always has.

No matter how fast Kaiser grows, he will never be able to close the gap.

Because there were so many mountains to cross for him to catch up.

One of them was this Tower of Disaster.

And maybe… Kaiser won’t be able to overcome this ordeal.

– But Master. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case.

“What do you mean?”

– Don’t you know? The hidden conditions for obtaining a signature trait. There is a place that you must go through to do that.

“…That’s right.”

At that, Annihilation also seemed to understand and seriously put his sword down in the air and thought.

Then, the sword that was falling in the air and six other swords stopped on their own and floated behind Annihilation.

At that moment, she added.

– Black Nightmare, Raon. That’s where his residence is.

“…”

It was a heavy voice, like a death sentence.

And in reality, it contained such a meaning.

Black Nightmare, Raon.

No one knows why he has his residence there.

They are just guessing that he’s doing some kind of quest.

– What is certain is that Kaiser cannot achieve the conditions as long as he is there. He… has never lost since he took up residence.

That was true.

Although he took up residence only a month ago, people who were supposed to get it, like the top 10 guild masters, got it.

There were quite a few dark horses who were late to get information, like Laihas, and there were many challenges.

And they all lost to Raon.

– Unfortunately, there will be no change this time either.

“…”

The secretary was so sure, not only because everyone had lost so far.

There was something that gave her more confidence than objective statistical data.

“…Yes. He must be a symbol of bad luck.”

– ……?

“Raon would be too much for the current Kaiser.”

She knew.

Although it was not known to the world, Black Nightmare Raon had fought the Master when he was at the height of his infamy.

Annihilation, who was thinking about that day, stopped talking for a moment and looked ahead.

*Swish.*

A rough rock over 50 meters tall, in the shape of a giant’s fist.

He turned around after seeing the numerous sword marks engraved on it, and finished speaking in a calm voice.

Black Nightmare Raon.

“Because he’s the only villain I couldn’t kill.”

* * *

[MVP has been achieved.]

[Recorded in the Book of Adventures.]

[The shortest record ever has been achieved, breaking the all-time record.]

…….

[MVP has been achieved.]

[Recorded in the Book of Adventures.]

[The shortest record ever has been achieved, breaking the all-time record.]

…….

A feast of countless messages.

Dohyun’s momentum, clearing all floors as MVP while breaking all-time records, was truly unstoppable.

The concepts of the floors that have been broken through were diverse.

Starting with the Blue and White Scramble on the 1st floor, the boss raid on the 2nd floor, and the maze breakthrough on the 3rd floor, etc.

So many concepts appeared that he wondered if there could be so many genres in one piece of content.

“Crazy… what the hell is that?”

“No, what’s missing? He finds the exit well, avoids all the traps, and destroys everything from sieges to raids?”

And Dohyun easily trampled on and climbed up all those concepts.

It was possible because of his excellent combat sense and the overpowered trait of the Eye of Truth… but in fact, there was a small (?) assist.

[The concept of the 4th floor is siege warfare.]

[Capture each other’s bases to win the siege warfare.]

The moment he entered the 4th floor after catching the boss on the 2nd floor and breaking through the maze on the 3rd floor.

Due to the concept before the 5th floor, where 10,000 people play the game, new users entered, as many as the number of users who had been logged out…

“Ah, Kashin! We have come!”

“Kashin is trying to go up! Protect his back even if you give up your life!”

“How dare you! How dare you block the path of God!!!”

“Kill all the heretics! A terrible death to those who try to block the light!”

“Where did those crazy bastards come from!”

As soon as they entered, they flashed with crazy eyes and started rampaging, shouting Kashin.

Even if they didn’t introduce themselves, everyone could know who they were.

There was only one group of crazy religious zealots with such madness.

“K, Kashin Church!”

“No, Kaiser alone is too much, but the Kashin Church is too much!”

“Th, those bastards have strange eyes. Don’t get involved.”

The Great Kashin Church.

They heard the news of Kaiser and broke in.

‘…Wow, what is that, Master? It’s like people who have been injected with drugs.’

‘Hmm! They are excellent allies, even after a long time.’

‘Rizariza…?’

Even the guardians couldn’t help but admire it, and the Kashin Church, who were standing blankly, made eye contact with Dohyun and knelt down.

Moreover, it wasn’t just one or two of them.

“Ah, Kashin!”

“God is looking down on us! Everyone, pay your respects!”

“Please punish us for coming late.”

“Kamen…”

Starting with one person, they all knelt down like dominoes and paid their respects all at once.

*Thud! Thud!*

*Squeak-*

Even if their legs were cut by swords and their stomachs were pierced by spears, they did not give up their posture.

“Cr, crazy bastards…”

“Hiiiik!”

“It’s terrible, it’s terrible, damn it.”

So much so that the users who were stabbing were horrified by their crazy appearance and were taking a step back.

Was it because they were moved by their terrible loyalty?

*Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!*

– Very good! Believers. You are the Lord’s loyal servants!

“Ah, Knight of God!”

“Kamen!”

Charlie was clapping solemnly, and the Kashin Church was burying their faces and groveling.

Dohyun couldn’t help but hold his forehead at the first reunion with them since leaving the mainland.

‘…Damn it, what did I just see?’

It was a moment when he questioned his own eyes.