Ranker Who Shatters Myths - Chapter 284

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The Broken Ranker

Devours Myths

Chapter 284

Shedding Skin (1)

Moon Su-chan was deeply immersed in absorbing the Bloodflower Snake’s abilities when he felt an all-too-familiar shadow falling over him.

‘Mother?’

『I was curious what you might be doing, and here you are doing something quite interesting. Bloodflower. Yes. I’ve heard of it before.』

Tiamat laughed.

『Now I understand why your brother could act so confident. If it’s to this extent… Yes. I must acknowledge it.』

The channeling he had gained when he first visited the 【Nest】 with Yukimihiro, receiving recognition as her ‘child’ from Tiamat.

This channeling effect had actually played a large role in Moon Su-chan’s rapid recovery of strength.

Even when he wasn’t conversing with her, he always felt as if he was nestled in her embrace.

For Moon Su-chan, who had lived his entire life without knowing parental love,

Tiamat’s warm embrace felt incredibly cozy.

That channeling was undergoing some kind of change.

So Moon Su-chan felt relieved that the meeting between Lee Hyeon and Mother, which he had worried about, seemed to have gone well,

but at the same time, he felt strange not knowing what she was trying to do.

『You seem worried, wondering what I might do?』

‘How could that be? I’m just…’

『Your brother made a request of me.』

‘Lee Hyeon… did?’

A request?

What could it be?

『He asked me to appoint you as my apostle. He said that since you’re in the midst of healing, if I lent my power, it would be of great help.』

‘…!’

For a moment, Moon Su-chan felt his mind go numb.

Something he hadn’t even heard from Lee Hyeon.

Pfft.

Tiamat let out a soft laugh.

『What an audacious fellow, isn’t he? Acting as if he’s picking up something he left in my care. I’m a bit annoyed by that, so I’m thinking of putting him to work for a while. That should be fine, right?』

‘…Mother.’

『It was a gift I was going to give you eventually anyway. I just couldn’t because you weren’t ready to receive it yet. You don’t need to feel burdened.』

Moon Su-chan’s chest felt heavy.

『Youngest Brother.』

‘Yes, Mother.’

『I want you to continue being as spirited as when you first came to me.』

‘That’s…!’

『So always keep your shoulders straight and walk with confidence. Only then can you proudly say anywhere that you’re Tiamat’s youngest child and apostle, can’t you?』

Moon Su-chan’s breath caught in his throat.

『Of course, even if you can’t do that, you’re still my beloved child.』

‘…!!’

『So always smile. That look suits you.』

Moon Su-chan finally understood why Tiamat was saying such things.

The reason his absorption had been slow despite his deep concentration.

It was because of the guilt remaining in one corner of his heart.

No matter how much the Bloodflower Serpent had tried to devour him, there was still a trace of guilt for harming the father who had given birth to him.

The fact that the only trace that had brought him into this world might disappear had shaken him,

but Tiamat was saying there was no need for that.

No matter what happened, you are ultimately my child and apostle,

and even if the world oppresses you, she would be on his side…

Moon Su-chan finally understood.

That family wasn’t something that gave you anxiety.

Family was a place that gave ‘him’ warmth, coziness, and comfort.

So the Bloodflower Serpent wasn’t family to Moon Su-chan. His family was Lee Hyeon, Yukimihiro, and Tiamat.

Moon Su-chan nodded with great realization.

‘Yes. I understand, Mother.’

『Good. That’s enough.』

Along with Tiamat’s laughter,

[You have been appointed as Tiamat’s Apostle. Do you accept?]

[You have chosen to accept.]

[You have become Tiamat’s Apostle.]

[The myth ‘Primordial Sea’ has been unlocked!]

Whoooosh!

Moon Su-chan felt his soul grow significantly, and

「…Aaahhh…!」

completed the full absorption, leaving behind screams echoing from somewhere.

[You have completely absorbed the thought-form of the ‘Bloodflower Serpent’. The lacking narrative has been filled.]

[The magic power given by Tiamat and the magic power of the Outer Sea fuse, causing your Mana Circuit to grow by more than one level.]

[Your wavering identity has been established. The nature of Outsiders settles within you.]

Thud thud thud!

All the scales covering Moon Su-chan’s body fell to the floor.

A scene like a snake shedding its skin.

His build and presence also seemed to have grown considerably.

And,

Flash!!

The moment he opened both eyes, a tremendous aura swirled around him,

Grrrrrrr-

“Su-chan oppa!?”

“Moon sunbae… your body!”

“Ooh.”

Oh Su-heon, Kim Min-jeong, and Eom Gi-seon, who had rushed over wondering what had happened now, looked at Moon Su-chan with surprised eyes.

Moon Su-chan had returned to exactly how he looked in their memories.

Eom Gi-seon’s eyes sparkled the most. Realizing that the aura Moon Su-chan was emanating was definitely not inferior to Lee Hyeon’s, his competitive spirit was aroused.

“You all waited, didn’t you? Sorry about that.”

Moon Su-chan unfolded his cross-legged position and slowly stood up. As the remaining scales poured down, a dagger appeared in his hand.

A dagger made by shaving part of her fangs, a gift from Mother Tiamat to commemorate becoming her apostle.

He hadn’t just changed on the outside.

Inside too, he had completely shed his skin and been reborn as a new person. He no longer wavered.

“Lee Hyeon is waiting. Let’s go.”

* * *

Lee Hyeon wrapped the robe borrowed from Tiamat around his body and put a mask on his face.

Click-

Then Astrape’s Snow Sapphire appeared in the air and began to rotate.

Crackle! Crackle-crackle!

In an instant, rough white lightning surged upward.

Even in the midst of this, the third awakening was taking place in real-time within his body.

[Great Sage Bokhe’s crushing grip strength settles into muscles and blood vessels. ‘Dragon’s Mighty Strength’ is added to the Strength stat!]

[Great Sage Huntian’s swift wings step upon the instant. ‘Roc’s Wings’ is added to the Agility stat!]

[Great Sage Isan’s magnificent fighting spirit shakes the world. ‘Lion’s Roar’ is added to the Stamina stat!]

[Great Sage Gushen’s clever insight brightly illuminates the mind. ‘Monkey’s Wisdom Eye’ is added to the Magic Power stat!]

First, the Seven Great Sages’ authority and characteristics sequentially transformed the stats, strengthening his talents.

“It seems quite noisy outside, so I’ll head out right away.”

Lee Hyeon stood before the temporary gate that Nabu had created.

Nabu looked at him with a strange gaze.

Now he found it difficult to guess who this opponent really was.

At first, he had seemed like someone who would rely on his connection with Moon Su-chan to suck up to Tiamat, but now he was not only taking the initiative in their negotiations but also showing remarkable growth…

“Right. I understand. Mihou, will you go too?”

“Yes. Please send me. I wish to repay the humiliation I suffered before.”

Yukimihiro also nodded while gripping his club properly.

“Alright. Then take this with you.”

Rabu stepped aside as the gate stabilized and threw something to Lee Hyeon.

“What is this?”

“It’s a sacred relic containing my channeling, the ‘Sea Dragon’s Flood Core.’ Just possessing it will cause a strong buff that makes magic power effects overflow.”

“Why are you giving me this…?”

“Carry it with you and break it when you need it. Then I can descend just once.”

“…!”

“It would be best to use it only when in danger. I’d hate for the same kind of situation as before to happen again.”

Lee Hyeon fiddled with the talisman in his hand for a moment, then hung it at his waist.

“Thank you.”

“Go.”

“Yes. I’ll see you later.”

The detour was just a side path after all. It couldn’t pass through Rabu or Mushu-hushu.

Lee Hyeon passed through the gate with a light bow. Yukimihiro followed closely behind.

Whatever was happening, a fierce conflict was taking place outside.

‘Then it would be best to make the chaos even bigger.’

[Great Sage Jeongdan’s brilliant intelligence expands the realm of thought. ‘Heavenly Peak’s Helmet’ is added to the Intelligence stat!]

[Golden Arhat’s sinister touch elevates all talents. ‘Sage’s Blessing’ is added to the Skill stat!]

[Third-tier additional functions have successfully settled in all 6 stats.]

“It seems quite noisy outside… Are you planning to stop those guys first? But then wouldn’t wearing a mask be meaningless?”

While moving somewhere through the portal,

Yukimihiro once again looked at Lee Hyeon, whose aura had completely changed, with curious eyes.

Instead, those eyes were filled with trust.

Because he could see the Great Sage Equal to Heaven’s younger days so vividly.

“Of course, I won’t clash head-on. I’m thinking of making another detour here.”

“Where to?”

“If we strike the stronghold of the guys here, wouldn’t those bastards also be surprised and hastily retreat?”

“…!”

Yukimihiro’s eyes widened as he finally understood Lee Hyeon’s aim,

and at that moment, the Snow Sapphire floating in the air emitted light.

Flash!

[‘Magic: Eagle’s Nest’ is activated!]

[Connected to target coordinates.]

The gate’s exit, which should have shown the mines of the Drakensberg Mountains as originally intended,

was instead illuminating some strange stone chamber space.

Fanatics wearing robes pulled deep over their heads, praying desperately for something.

The air was filled with the terrible miasma of the Outer Sea, and terrified prisoners were bound to the altar.

Anyone could see it was the appearance of a cult group performing human sacrifice rituals.

It was the South African branch of the Dijiang Sect.

“In, intruders…!”

They too were startled and thrown into confusion by the sudden intrusion of outsiders,

[Borrowing the power of Astrape’s fragment, you have completely synchronized with Perseus’s legend.]

[Legend ‘King Who Slayed Medusa’ is unlocked!]

[Lightning bolts rain down!]

Kwarrrrrung!!

Lee Hyeon launched himself at them, accompanied by brilliant white lightning streaks.

To anyone watching, it was the appearance of an enraged Perseus.

* * *

After Lee Hyeon left.

Rabu watched the gradually shrinking temporary gate, then slowly turned his body around.

“How curious.”

“What is?”

Mushu-hushu was perched on a tree branch, looking this way.

“Well, you know. A human that you, who despised humans so much, have acknowledged. I’m truly surprised.”

“I merely thought he would be helpful to Mother.”

“But you, who never even appointed an apostle once, are giving him a sacred relic?”

“As I said, it’s only because he’ll be helpful.”

Rabu shot back coldly and promptly left his spot.

Tsk!

“How dishonest.”

Mushu-hushu clicked his tongue lightly while watching his brother’s retreating figure.

Then his eyes curved into crescents.

“But now the situation becomes a bit complicated… What should I do?”

He hummed a light tune and soon disappeared without a trace.

Whoosh!

* * *

The Neuan Cheongjeong that Lee Hyeon possessed was his unique sacred relic combining Golden Eyes of Truth and Honyaosan.

Naturally, its functions were excellent, making it possible to partially read the 【Epic】 that opponents possessed.

For instance, it was similar to psychometry.

Thanks to this,

Lee Hyeon was able to pinpoint exactly which region of South Africa Malakios Hermet, the cardinal of the Dijiang Sect, had been staying in when he eliminated him.

The outskirts of Cape Town, located along the Western Cape coast.

At what appeared on the surface to be nothing more than a simple marine research foundation,

Lee Hyeon—no, Perseus, the famous ranker of the Sons of Zeus—appeared.

He had been missing for quite some time, with rumors even circulating that he might be dead, but now he appeared even stronger than before…

His form, wreathed in the white lightning that symbolized Zeus, was truly the epitome of one warrior against a thousand.

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!

“Kraaaagh!”

“Kugh!”

“Why, why are the Sons of Zeus…!”

Without answering, Perseus reduced Cape Town’s secret branch to ashes and immediately moved on to the next branch.

That day, countless secret branches and sanctuaries of the Dijiang Sect were erased from the world.

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