Ranker Who Shatters Myths - Chapter 179

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The Broken Ranker

Devours Myths

 

 

Chapter 179

 

Somersault Cloud (4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A world completely shrouded in darkness.

 

There was a man wrapped tightly in restraints and iron chains that had become so loose they could break at any moment.

 

Black hair and black eyes. And even the black scholar’s robe that ancient scholars used to favor.

 

From the outside, he looked like a noble scholar with a peaceful impression,

 

but the aura emanating from him was extremely ominous and sinister.

 

Fuhai Great Sage, Demon King Jiao Du.

 

The second among the Seven Great Sages opened his eyes.

 

Flash!!

 

“Uweeeeek!”

 

He retched onto the floor with a completely contorted face.

 

“Ha! Hahahaha!”

 

Then he laughed.

 

“Hahahahaha!!”

 

Loud enough to shake the space where Raphael and the angel legion had imprisoned him for decades.

 

“The youngest! The youngest has truly brought a thunder-wielding brat no less impressive than himself!!”

 

The efforts Demon King Jiao had made to escape from the seal were truly tear-inducing.

 

Finding loosened gaps and pushing out demonic energy, pushing and pushing again…

 

He knew that in the process, madness kept creeping in and his mind was gradually becoming corrupted,

 

but Demon King Jiao paid no heed and devoted all his strength to continuously creating sea creatures in the outside world.

 

Because if even one of them awakened spiritual consciousness, he could transfer his ego there.

 

Fortunately, Demon King Jiao’s efforts were now on the verge of great success.

 

Just moments ago, the Sea King that the youngest’s apostle had defeated was the same – he had awakened its spiritual consciousness and could send out half his consciousness.

 

Now the seal was almost as good as released.

 

Moreover, the heart of Ymir that he had stolen from the place he had stopped by to claim the Somersault Cloud while fleeing from heaven had finished absorbing and was slowly ripening.

 

So now he only needed to take one more step.

 

Just one more step.

 

But…

 

‘Of all times, I had to meet the youngest’s apostle right now? No, was it disciple? Successor? Well, something like that anyway?’

 

The more he thought about it, the more absurd the situation became.

 

But Demon King Jiao found this quite amusing.

 

Someone who should have been an ally against heaven had somehow become an enemy.

 

Normally, it would be right not to oppose Lee Hyeon over the Somersault Cloud.

 

After all, Demon King Jiao had originally sought the Somersault Cloud only to trace Son Wukong’s whereabouts.

 

So having obtained that clue, he should have had no more lingering attachment, but,

 

“I can’t just leave it like that. It’s something I worked so hard to find.”

 

He had a reason why he absolutely had to obtain the Somersault Cloud.

 

He had to repay a debt of gratitude.

 

To the benefactor who had freed him from this damned seal.

 

“Big brother, please wait just a little longer.”

 

Demon King Jiao caressed the restraints that seemed ready to break at any moment, then raised his head upward.

 

The massive iron door blocking the entrance to this space.

 

From beyond it… a very familiar scent was wafting.

 

Peng Demon King.

 

Sha Wujing.

 

And, Son Wukong.

 

“It seems I’ll soon be able to visit with my brothers.”

 

A bloody smile crossed Demon King Jiao’s lips.

 

And,

 

Creeeeak!!

 

The tightly closed iron door began to slowly open.

 

A ray of light entered and illuminated Demon King Jiao’s face.

 

It was a face thoroughly soaked in demonic nature.

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

Heracles felt his skin tingle for the first time in a long while.

 

‘Strong.’

 

The first impression he got upon seeing Lee Hyeon, who had returned to Gwiroae wearing a mask.

 

The aura Lee Hyeon emanated was that tremendous.

 

Whatever kind of battle he had fought, the traces of explosions and heat remaining throughout the surrounding area were quite impressive.

 

The white flames remaining on the corpses of sea creatures seemed ready to flare up and devour him at any moment.

 

A stimulus far greater than what he had felt from below.

 

‘Moreover, I have no idea what kind of magic he’s implementing… I definitely heard he was a Lightning Mage specialized in explosions and firepower.’

 

Heracles narrowed his eyes slightly.

 

‘These are traces that could be considered as if a Berserker had gone on a rampage, aren’t they?’

 

The traces of sea creatures’ limbs being torn to shreds were like that.

 

All at an excellent level to be attributed entirely to dungeon giants.

 

It was certain.

 

Gwiroae was not a mage specialized only in explosions.

 

‘Explosions are just one card he possesses. Does he still have many hidden moves?’

 

Heracles couldn’t think that Lee Hyeon wasn’t a mage.

 

As far as he knew, it was impossible for any Hunter to have more than two classes.

 

Who could possibly do something so foolish as to mix up karma and narrative?

 

If they did that, they wouldn’t even get a chance to ascend to heaven.

 

Therefore,

 

Heracles’s judgment about Lee Hyeon was just one thing.

 

A war mage who hid too much.

 

He wanted to fight him once.

 

He wanted to see what was under that masked face, and witness the limits possible with lightning magic.

 

And…

 

‘I’d like to see Astrape as well.’

 

What made Heracles’s heart race wasn’t just competitive spirit alone.

 

 

 

[Astrape calls to you, son of Zeus!]

 

 

 

He felt the power of his great father from that guy.

 

“I’ve sometimes had such thoughts.”

 

From beneath the deeply pressed plaster mask, a thick voice flowed out.

 

“The impious thought that perhaps our great Father has actually left this world.”

 

“…….”

 

“Otherwise, there’s no way you could remain so indifferent when your children call out so desperately, search for you, and even plead.”

 

Lee Hyeon gave no response to Heracles’ calm confession.

 

Thud!

 

Heracles slowly began to move forward.

 

One step.

 

An overwhelming presence crushed down on the world.

 

 

 

[The legend ‘Hero Who Accomplished the 12 Labors’ seeks to dominate the battlefield!]

 

[The Nemean Lion bares its fangs.]

 

 

 

Heracles’ specialty was drawing out the power of the monsters from the 12 labors he was known to have completed within the myth.

 

The killing intent of the divine beast said to be mixed with the bloodline of the giant Typhon was extremely violent.

 

Grrrrr…….

 

“But now that I meet you like this, it seems that’s not entirely the case. You were making these preparations in places we couldn’t see.”

 

Heracles looked Lee Hyeon up and down.

 

“So? What do you want to say?”

 

“Shall we have a bout? I’d like to see what kind of power father possesses.”

 

Lee Hyeon frowned with displeasure, but inwardly clicked his tongue.

 

‘This has become troublesome.’

 

He had been fighting with the Jiao Demon King until just moments ago.

 

Having used his Divine Authority, he had almost no magic power left. His fatigue was also considerable.

 

 

 

[Fatigue: 81]

 

[Current fatigue level is severe. Rest is recommended.]

 

 

 

The problem was that Heracles would definitely not let him go easily.

 

Even if he tried to clash directly, his skills would certainly not be trivial.

 

‘If my memory is correct, Heracles’ combat level is among the upper ranks even among High Rankers. At minimum he’d be ‘Hegemony’ class, maybe even ‘Peak’ level…. This is the kind of opponent Jet should face, but in my current state it’s dangerous.’

 

But that didn’t mean he could show weakness either.

 

Zeus’s sons were a group of madmen.

 

If he showed weakness, they would immediately try to devour him and steal Astrape.

 

‘There’s no choice.’

 

Lee Hyeon struck the ground with the Rune Staff he had already taken out from his inventory.

 

Crackle!!

 

White waves spread out extensively with him at the center.

 

And,

 

 

 

[A fragment of Astrape dwells within the ‘Stonehenge Rune Staff’!]

 

[The item undergoes a new transformation. It takes on lightning attributes while revealing the form of Astrape.]

 

 

 

Crackle-

 

The shape of the Rune Staff slowly changed.

 

Above the staff carved from stone, an oak tree symbolizing Zeus grew while the size increased dramatically,

 

And the amethyst at the tip turned white as it transformed into a large snow sapphire…….

 

Lee Hyeon didn’t hide Astrape’s power, but rather boldly revealed it.

 

So that the guy could receive even greater stimulation.

 

 

 

[The Stonehenge Rune Staff transforms into a fragment of Astrape. Two different myths are mixing together.]

 

 

 

Flash!

 

A massive staff over 2 meters long was completed.

 

The moment one of Heracles’ eyebrows twitched,

 

“That’s enough, isn’t it?”

 

Boom! Crash!

 

Two people landed in front of Lee Hyeon and Heracles.

 

Luciano and Perseus.

 

“If you’ve joined the raid team, being faithful to the raid leader’s words should be basic among basics, right? Don’t you know that? No matter how much of an axis of evil you are, you should still maintain basic concepts, right?”

 

Luciano stood in front of Lee Hyeon while biting on a cigar.

 

He tilted his head to the side with a Filipino traditional sword, a bolo, slung carelessly over one shoulder.

 

Perseus also stood in front of Heracles.

 

On the circular shield worn on his left arm, the form of a snake appeared and disappeared repeatedly.

 

“I didn’t know Black Maria and Gwiroae had such a good relationship.”

 

An archaic way of speaking.

 

Luciano snorted.

 

“It was always like that, but I made a definite decision this time. I’m going to properly ride this guy’s coin.”

 

“……Coin?”

 

“What? Don’t know Bitcoin? It’s about to go to Mars these days. Are you living buried in some Somalian backwater? No wait. Even those guys would know about coins, right?”

 

Perseus frowned slightly.

 

As a great hero and nobleman, he found the thuggish attitude of these mafia types quite distasteful.

 

While such a tense standoff was occurring,

 

Clap! Clap clap!

 

“Please stop! Stop! Didn’t we come here to work together and do our best! Why are you suddenly acting like this!”

 

Only after Ramon’s group arrived belatedly,

 

Could the tension finally enter a lull.

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

[The Ruyi Chain activates its Super Recovery function. Physical fatigue rapidly decreases.]

 

[Drawing some magic power from the Insignia of Hanbing to fill the circuits.]

 

 

 

‘……Now I can finally breathe.’

 

Lee Hyeon finally caught his breath.

 

No matter how fast his recovery was using various Sacred Relics, engaging in combat immediately without rest would put too much strain on him.

 

Moreover, Heracles followed by Perseus.

 

The most famous heroes even in mythology.

 

None of them were easy opponents.

 

‘The figures who came after I sent back the proposal for a deal were Heracles and Perseus…. It’s certain that Zeus’s sons are also quite anxious.’

 

When he sent Magus back, he thought he might be able to make Guam’s power structure chaotic and lead it in a direction favorable to himself,

 

But the timing of their appearance being now made things slightly troublesome.

 

He wanted to go check on what happened to the Jiao Demon King and whether he met up well with Son Wukong’s group.

 

But with those guys around, it would be difficult to go to the sealed area.

 

Especially Heracles.

 

After showing him Astrape’s staff, his gaze had become even more openly changed.

 

He would try to interfere with him somehow.

 

‘At least the fortunate thing is that all the dungeon giants safely made it to the rabbit hole…….’

 

Lee Hyeon narrowed both eyes as he organized his thoughts.

 

How to shake off those troublesome guys.

 

There happened to be a good method.

 

‘It would be quite interesting to pit them against the City Cartel.’

 

Just then, Magnus approached them.

 

“It’s been a while, Lord Gwiroae.”

 

Having had a long conversation with Heracles and Perseus, his face looked utterly exhausted.

 

“That much time hasn’t passed, has it?”

 

“Only that much time has passed? It feels like several years have gone by already… Ha, haha.”

 

“You brought Zeus’s sons.”

 

“Well, that’s how it turned out.”

 

Magnus gave a thin smile as if this wasn’t a topic worth discussing further.

 

There were many listening ears around.

 

However,

 

『So rather than Mossad (Israeli Intelligence Agency) making the first move, you’re having Zeus’s sons test me first before deciding on your approach? How very like a double agent.』

 

Magnus’s face momentarily hardened at Lee Hyeon’s telepathic message.

 

But only for a moment.

 

He returned to his bright smile and spoke.

 

“So this must be Astrape. It’s as magnificent and… splendid as I’ve heard.”

 

Magnus’s eyes sparkled as he looked at the Rune Staff.

 

He too was a High Ranker who inherited the legacy of Zeus’s son, a great hero, before being affiliated with Mossad.

 

Naturally, he couldn’t help but show strong interest and fascination with Astrape.

 

Even the desire to possess it himself.

 

“Those who aren’t its rightful owner would face disaster if they covet it carelessly.”

 

At Lee Hyeon’s casually thrown remark, he smiled bitterly and shook his head.

 

Then he looked at Lee Hyeon again and asked.

 

“By any chance, what do you think about ‘resurrection,’ Lord Gwiroae?”

 

“Resurrection?”

 

Lee Hyeon slightly furrowed his brow, and Magnus continued with his business smile still in place.

 

“Yes. If you had two lives, you could attempt reckless challenges that were previously impossible, and perhaps… you might even be able to ‘revive’ someone you want to see again.”

 

“…!”

 

Lee Hyeon’s eyes widened slightly.

 

At that moment,

 

A face flashed through his mind.

 

 

 

-Huh… Yu? Are you crying…?

 

-But… our little brother… I thought he was handsome… but seeing him this close, he’s kind of ugly….

 

 

 

And even the last smile Yu had shown while dying came back vividly.

 

Magnus smiled more deeply, seeing that he had sparked interest.

 

“The Wine Cup of Resurrection, Kantharos. With this, anyone can be revived ‘just once.’ Would this be worthy of trading for Astrape?”

 

Magnus brought out Dionysus’s Sacred Relic.

 

A wine cup with handles curved upward on both sides.

 

“……”

 

Lee Hyeon’s eyes fixed firmly on the Wine Cup.

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