The Return Of The Genius Ranker Of All Times [EN]: Chapter 92

Part 92.

When is the most exciting moment while playing a game?

If someone were to ask Do-hyun that, he could answer without hesitation.

‘When you get rewards, of course.’

The reason for feeling a sense of accomplishment and joy when catching a powerful boss?

The process is fun, but the fundamental reason is the expectation that such a strong boss will yield good rewards.

The same goes for deliberately seeking out and攻略ing [strategically conquering] difficult quests.

-High risk, high return.

That was a common rule in most RPGs, and in Demonic and God of Creation Online, it was virtually an immutable truth.

However, unlike God of Creation Online, there was one content in Demonic where this truth did not hold.

“Damn it!! It’s a brick again!”

“Gold, golden!! Crazy! Golden… brick!? What the hell is this…!!!”

“Did it drop? Did it drop?”

“Yeah, it dropped. A brick.”

“Son of a…!!”

It was the raid reward.

This terrible game, surprisingly, gave raid boss rewards through random draws.

Difficult quests, first clear rewards, and so on.

While other high-risk endeavors came with high returns, raid rewards were purely based on luck, to the point where malicious intent was suspected.

It wasn’t for nothing that Demonic, the most popular game at the time, crashed in an instant.

‘Just thinking about that time makes me want to puke.’

And Do-hyun was the biggest victim of that awful luck-based reward system.

Do-hyun was a symbol of misfortune recognized by as many as ten million Demonic users, and a brick collector very famous among NPCs [Non-Player Characters].

When collectors praised him endlessly, saying they had never seen bricks of this color and material before, he wanted to punch those NPCs in the face.

‘If you’re going to praise me, at least buy them. It’s not like you’re not making fun of me.’

Do-hyun, who was reminded of those terrible memories, shook off his thoughts.

Things are different now from then.

Unbelievably, Demonic actually accepted feedback and deleted the infamous system that put bricks in the random draw raid rewards.

That’s why Do-hyun could answer without hesitation.

[You have攻略ed [strategically conquered] the anomaly that occurred on the 10th floor.]

[Additional points are awarded for achieving hidden conditions.]

[The Tower is astonished by the incredible performance.]

[The achievements shown by player ‘Kaiser’ are engraved in the Tower.]

[The Tower is determining the number of攻略 [conquest] party members to ascend to the 11th floor.]

[This may take some time.]

[You are the first player to win against the Grim Reaper.]

[As a first-time benefit, a guaranteed item related to the Grim Reaper, Demise, will drop.]

This reward time was the most exciting moment.

As expected of the sequel to that Demonic, the rewards themselves were still random…….

‘As long as it’s not a brick.’

As long as he didn’t feel that awful feeling, he could tolerate any 잡템 [miscellaneous items].

And in God of Creation Online, these 잡템s [miscellaneous items] were quite useful and sold for high prices depending on their rarity.

잡템s [miscellaneous items] from raid bosses were enough to make a decent amount of money just by collecting them.

‘Ah, how righteous is this.’

It was on a different level from the bricks that wouldn’t even be priced even if you stacked tens of thousands of them.

Moreover, if it was a guaranteed reward, there was no need to say more.

Do-hyun checked the information without even having time to calm his pounding heart.

[Acquire ‘Traces of Death’ and ‘Fragments of Death’ as rewards.]

‘Oh…….’

At the same time, a strange reaction flowed from Do-hyun.

It was literally a strange reaction.

‘……Why did 잡템s [miscellaneous items] have to drop?’

Perhaps it was because he had just said that anything was fine as long as it wasn’t a brick.

Weapon, armor, accessories, auxiliary equipment, etc.

It avoided all those many choices and miraculously dropped 잡템s [miscellaneous items].

‘Tsk. I was uneasy from the moment they said it was a guaranteed item… That’s why guaranteed equipment benefits are the best.’

Still, since it was a 잡템 [miscellaneous item] related to a god, it wasn’t just any 잡템 [miscellaneous item].

[Traces of Death]

[Grade: Legendary]

[Description: A concentrated trace of death.

You can feel a terrifying energy as if it were death itself. If 부여ed [imbued] to equipment related to death, it seems to be able to draw out the power of the equipment.]

[Number of uses available (0/1)]

[Success rate: 100%]

[Fragments of Death]

[Grade: Legendary]

[Description: A concentrated fragment of death.

You can feel a terrifying energy as if it were death itself. If 부여ed [imbued] to equipment related to death, it seems to be able to draw out the power of the equipment.]

[Number of uses available (0/1)]

[Success rate: 100%]

It was an item that 강화ed [enhanced] equipment.

It was somewhat different from enchantment stones that 부여 [impart] additional abilities in that it drew out the inherent power of the equipment.

‘Was there an item like this?’

Usually, equipment 강화 [enhancement] was only done by the touch of a master craftsman or by using 강화 [enhancement] stones.

강화 [Enhancement] through items like this was a first for Do-hyun.

However, there was a fatal limitation that there had to be equipment related to death… but this was not a problem to worry about.

[Avison’s Earring – Legendary (Raid Equipment) and Avison’s Bracelet – Legendary (Raid Equipment) are reacting.]

[You can use ‘Traces of Death’ and ‘Fragments of Death’ on both accessories.]

‘Nice.’

Avison. His modifier was the one chosen by the Grim Reaper.

Equipment obtained from him was bound to be related to the Grim Reaper’s authority, death.

Coincidentally, there were two 잡템s [miscellaneous items].

And there were also two accessories.

‘I can’t pass this up.’

Honestly, it was a bit plain except for the set option, but in some ways, it was a better reward.

……Or is it?

If 잡템s [miscellaneous items] are this good, equipment related to gods must have been amazing…….

‘No. Whatever it is, it worked out well.’

Do-hyun, who had struggled to shake off his regrets, took a deep breath and used the items.

To be exact, he was about to use them.

[The use of items such as enchantment stones and 강화 [enhancement] stones is not allowed in this location.]

[Leave Avison’s domain.]

‘Ah, what. What a buzzkill.’

Do-hyun, who was disappointed after expecting something, clicked his tongue and put it in his inventory.

It’s not like the item is going anywhere.

Since it seemed like he just needed to get out of this place, it wasn’t too late to use it on the next floor.

‘This isn’t the end either.’

Do-hyun smiled and turned his gaze.

At the same time, his eyes widened.

[Survivor of the Grim Reaper]

-Grade: Legendary

-Description: A god called death itself.

A title given to those who fought and survived the Grim Reaper, Demise.

-Effect

Confrontation: All stats +10% when facing a god, additional damage +10% when facing a god.

Blessing: Mana regeneration and health regeneration rate increase by 70%, and the power and effect of all skills increase by 7%.

[All effects of this title are shared with guardians and divine beasts.]

‘Crazy, all skill damage increased?’

Not only does it increase mana regeneration and health regeneration rate, which are always lacking no matter how much you get, but it also increases the power of all skills, which is a cheat option.

Even increasing the power of one skill is worth discussing, but all skills mean 강화ing [enhancing] 13 skills.

It may be only 7%, but considering that even 1% can determine victory or defeat in the later stages, it is enormous.

Not only that.

‘It’s conditional, but all stats increase and additional damage…….’

The ability to amplify when confronting a god was unusual.

It was the most welcome option for Do-hyun, who didn’t know when he would face a god again.

‘Unlike other titles, it doesn’t increase all stats, but it’s enough to compensate for that.’

No, it’s more than enough.

If it had given +10 to all stats, it should have been a higher grade than legendary.

Of course, if it wasn’t a situation to confront a god, one effect would disappear, so it was somewhat disappointing…….

[The effect of the title ‘Survivor of the Grim Reaper’ has been shared with the guardians.]

The cheat of this title was here.

-Wow! I feel like my mana has gotten thicker. My body feels fresher too.

-Hmm! It seems like it’s thanks to my lord getting something. Such grace to this humble sword who hasn’t done anything… Thank you, my lord.

-Lizariza! Liza!

-Eliza, do you feel something too?

-Liza… Liza!

Eliza, who seemed to be seriously 고민ing [contemplating] for a moment, jumped up and down with a face that said, ‘I don’t care!’

Judging from the reaction, everyone except Eliza seemed to feel it.

‘Good?’

The effect that is applied simultaneously to users and guardians is very rare.

Especially if it’s a title.

It was a particularly valuable effect for rankers who take divine beasts with them, and for Do-hyun, who takes three people who are no different from divine beasts, it was the best title.

‘Good. It’s good…….’

However, Do-hyun’s expression was somewhat subtle.

He was able to 강화 [enhance] the accessory set he got from catching Avison, and he 강화ed [enhanced] their abilities with the title.

He definitely got something, but…… what should I say.

‘Isn’t it a little plain?’

It was more than enough for a raid reward, but it was somewhat disappointing to say that it was a reward for winning against a god.

In fact, it was similar to the rewards he had obtained while 진행ing [progressing through] the main quest.

Well, considering that he didn’t catch it this time, it was enough.

He was just too 기대ed [expectant] because it was the first god he met.

‘Yeah, to be honest, it’s not like I caught a god, so this is a good defense.’

If it was during Demonic, he would have cried and danced the shuffle dance.

It seemed that his expectations had become too high because he had obtained the Eye of Truth and 독식ed [monopolized] the rewards while 진행ing [progressing through] the main quest.

More than anything,

‘There’s still a quest reward left.’

Well, the reward isn’t an item.

Since the job quest is a reward, he couldn’t help but 기대 [expect].

Not only that.

If he gets a decisive clue through this and finds the key, he will be able to meet the Five Kings soon.

‘The Five Kings have always given me something amazing, so I’m sure they will this time too, right?’

The Saint King’s Mark and the Poison King’s constitution, etc.

Just thinking about things that were better than the same legendary grade makes him smile.

Perhaps he took that 모습 [appearance] differently.

“You look good? Did you get something good?”

Astrid, who had been watching quietly from the side, tapped him on the shoulder and asked.

It seemed that the message didn’t pop up for the 아재 [old man/uncle – term of endearment].

Well, it made sense since the rewards for the 10th floor were given separately to each individual.

“Well, it’s not bad. What about 아재 [old man/uncle]?”

“I didn’t do anything, so there’s nothing to reward…… I want to say. I got an amazing title. It’s called Survivor of the Grim Reaper, did you get it too?”

Astrid scratched his head as Do-hyun nodded.

Do-hyun tilted his head at the 모습 [appearance] of a 반달곰 [half-moon bear – Korean slang for someone clueless] who needed to take a dump.

“Why?”

“Hmm, I feel a little guilty because I got it while I was just standing still. You did it all, didn’t you?”

“Ah.”

Do-hyun laughed as if he knew what he was talking about.

아재 [old man/uncle] had been like that before.

Others would be unable to use free rewards, but that person was a 화신 [incarnation] of effort, so maybe that’s why.

Should I say that he hesitates to receive rewards if he doesn’t think he has worked hard or invested in them?

“You didn’t do anything. There are a lot of things 아재 [old man/uncle] will do in the future.”

“……Huh?”

“Aren’t we on the same boat? You’re not going to back out after hitting the 신 [god]’s face with a 철퇴 [war hammer], are you? That’s blasphemy.”

“Isn’t being hostile to 신 [god] blasphemy?”

“If you’re an enemy of 신 [god] from the beginning, there’s no blasphemy or anything.”

Do-hyun added with a smile as he looked at Astrid, who was 흘린ing [letting out] a hollow laugh at the logic of the miracle.

“You’ll be getting a lot of help in the future, so be nervous.”

“……Okay. I have to be nervous. How many legendary weapons did I blow up, but none of them worked?”

“But you did dent it a little. Have a drink.”

“Ah, if I had brought more weapons, huh? I would have cut half of that 거지 같은 [shitty] head.”

“Yeah, yeah.”

“Oh? This guy doesn’t believe me?”

It was then that the atmosphere was 풀어지던 [relaxing] as they exchanged a few words.

Ting-

[업적 [Achievement] verification is complete.]

[The clear reward for the sudden job quest ‘Protect the Key’ is given.]

‘Ah, finally.’

Along with a cheerful notification, the long-awaited message 떠올랐다 [popped up].

But…….

The message was somewhat strange.

[The quest reward changes due to clearing the job quest with an incredible 업적 [achievement].]

‘Okay. Let’s see how it changed…….’

[You have achieved an impossible 업적 [achievement].]

[The existing linked job quest ‘Light of Salvation Chasing Death’ is deleted, and a new linked job quest ‘Man of Prophecy’ is created.]

[The event 신 [god] that was scheduled to be held is deleted due to winning against the Grim Reaper.]

[All 신s [gods], including the Grim Reaper, feel danger from your existence.]

[By fulfilling hidden conditions, a new route is opened instead of the existing route.]

[Warning! The ancient promise may be broken earlier than expected due to entering the new route. Be careful.]

“……Huh?”