Ranker Who Shatters Myths - Chapter 294

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The Broken Ranker

Devours Myths

Chapter 294

Blood Pact (4)

At that moment.

Amandiya Khoetsi of Draconis Watch was facing the biggest crisis of his civil service career.

Smack!

“While I was briefly away, you handled things this way!? You just stood by and watched those SSA bastards run wild like that, and even lost the mine?”

Smack! Smaaack!!

Every time an angry shout erupted, Amandiya’s cheeks flew left and right. His face was already covered in blood.

The other subordinates couldn’t bear to look at Amandiya and turned their gazes away.

Kagaso Malape.

The head of Draconis Watch, but someone who spent more time outside than in the Drakensberg Mountains.

In the agents’ eyes, he seemed more like a politician than a leader or Hunter.

He had actually served three terms as a member of parliament and didn’t hesitate to shake hands with influential figures overseas.

While he was briefly away on an overseas tour under the pretext of strengthening Draconis Watch’s tactics, all of this had happened.

That’s why Kagaso was harshly reprimanding Amandiya.

To the point of even using physical violence.

“….”

Amandiya stood at attention and silently submitted to the unjust violence.

“B-but we couldn’t forcibly stop the SSA bastards who were pushing their way in…!”

“You should have stopped them even if it meant using force! Aren’t you an awakened one? If you have power, you should have stopped them even if casualties occurred!”

Another subordinate who couldn’t stand it any longer hurriedly stepped forward, but had to close his mouth at Kagaso’s frenzied rebuke.

“Can’t you see how things are going outside right now! The Dijiang Sect, those crazy bastards are fighting back and forth with the Sons of Zeus! Because of them, public order has become a complete mess in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, and even Johannesburg!”

“….”

“Where did all those things come from! The Drakensberg Mountains! The opposition party bastards are tearing into us asking why we couldn’t stop them in advance, why we didn’t request support and acted stupidly, and even lost the Gate! We’re about to take full responsibility for all of this!!”

“….”

“Meanwhile, those SSA bastards are running around saying how great this is! Tabo Mncwolisi, how cunning that man is…!”

“….”

“Amandiya! What did you clearly say with your own mouth before I left for Russia?”

“…I said I would handle everything without any problems during that time.”

Amandiya finally opened his mouth with a choked voice.

The more he did so, the more sparks flew from Kagaso’s eyes.

“That’s right! You definitely said that! You said you’d reclaim the mine so I could just focus on negotiating with Russia! So I even brought a guest like this… and you’ve crumpled my face like this!?”

Currently, control of the mine and the entire Drakensberg Mountains had all been handed over to the SSA.

With the conflicts that occurred in each city, the world was now giving the SSA complete justification.

‘If it was just the mine problem, we could have secretly reclaimed it by bringing in Russia, but now that it’s known externally, it only ties our hands and feet!’

In fact, SSA Director Tabo Mncwolisi was in the process of bringing in various international organizations, including the United States, based on requests for international support.

He heard that the alliance to be formed centered around Astra had shown intention to intervene?

For Kagaso Malape, who was driven into a political crisis because of this, it was maddening and infuriating.

“Moreover, if the evidence remaining in the mine is handed over to Astra through the SSA…!”

“That’s enough, Director Kagaso. Your subordinate has understood enough by now, hasn’t he? Haha!”

Just as Kagaso couldn’t contain his rising fury and was about to use physical violence again,

Bang!

The door swung wide open and a Russian soldier with red hair and a sturdy build slowly entered.

Instantly, the energy floating in the room disappeared with a whoosh.

The energy emanating from the opponent was that tremendous.

Moreover, there was rough lightning that made the skin tingle.

“…Oleg.”

Russia’s pride, also famous by the nickname Gromovyk.

It was Top Ranker Oleg Perunov, the head of the awakened special agency Zarya.

The reason Kagaso Malape had gone all the way to Russia.

It was to make a deal with him over the rights to the magic stones from the mine.

Oleg had come personally to check the situation at the mine.

“Ah, if my rudeness bothered you, I apologize. I had no intention of eavesdropping like a rat, but it was so loud from outside.”

“….”

“But it seems I can ease Director Kagaso’s worries. I couldn’t help but interfere.”

“…I’m ashamed before our guest.”

Kagaso realized what Oleg was trying to say and bowed his head.

“Haha. Fortunately, the friends who came with me are all quite skilled. We should be able to cleanly handle both the mine and those Koreans who apparently emerged from the Gate.”

“Then please,”

“That won’t do, Director!”

At that moment, Amandiya suddenly interrupted and cut off Kagaso’s words.

“You, what the hell is this…!”

“If a foreign country gets involved, things will become uncontrollably bigger! It’s interference in domestic affairs! That will only give the SSA more justification…!”

“What could get worse from here, you’re talking nonsense!”

“….”

“If you’ve messed things up this far, keep your mouth shut!”

“I’ll speak instead, Director Kagaso.”

Oleg leisurely extended his hand to stop Kagaso while standing tall in front of Amandiya.

When the giant well over 2 meters tall looked down, Amandiya broke out in cold sweat and stepped back.

“Did you say interference in domestic affairs?”

“Th-that is…!”

“If necessary, it must be done.”

“…!?”

“I am a proud soldier who would give his life for Mother Russia. How can I just sit still when maggots keep swarming in my front yard?”

The arrogance of looking down on the independent nation of South Africa as his own territory.

The infinite loyalty and affection he showed for his homeland.

Amandiya was completely overwhelmed by those eyes.

“Am I wrong?”

“…N-no, you’re not.”

“Haha. I’m glad you’re a friend who communicates well.”

Tap! Tap!

Oleg laughed cheerfully while patting Amandiya’s shoulder a couple of times. Each time he did so, Amandiya’s complexion grew paler.

Even though he was a High Ranker, he wasn’t at a level to handle the momentum of Oleg, who was a Top Ranker.

“Well, it seems we’ve sorted out all opinions… From now on, our Zarya just needs to proceed with special operations after receiving a request for cooperation from Draconis Watch.”

Oleg coldly twisted his lips while stroking his chin.

“First, we should deal with the Koreans who are occupying the Gate with ‘impure’ intentions, right? Since we don’t know when the danger of a break might occur. In that process, unintended ‘accidents’ might happen.”

The plan was to first occupy the mine, eliminate all SSA forces, and quickly extend influence to each city.

If that happened, most of South Africa’s public order and domestic affairs would fall into the hands of Zarya, or rather, Oleg.

Even for Amandiya, who had pro-Russian tendencies, this was a situation he had to worry about, but Kagaso didn’t seem to care at all.

‘…What should I do?’

While Amandiya bit his parched lips tightly,

“By the way, Koreans. What an unexpected place to meet them again.”

Oleg Perunov smiled coldly while stroking his angular chin.

“Jet… This time I can properly exchange greetings. I hope he doesn’t die too easily.”

Oleg was already looking forward to the hunt that would soon take place.

* * *

The 【Diamond Sutra】, considered a major scripture of Buddhist Zen, states:

-All worldly affairs and connections are transient (, ).

-Like dew or lightning, one should observe them as such (, ).

So it was written.

No matter how hard you try to grasp something, it will scatter like a mirage, so push forward with conviction but do not become too attached—such was the meaning.

Xuanzang Tripitaka would repeatedly give such earnest advice to his disciples Son Wukong and the others.

However,

‘We couldn’t do that, could we. Kekekek! That’s why we ended up falling from heaven.’

Sha Wujing still couldn’t forget the sight of Son Wukong, who had lost everything and fallen beneath the sky just before sitting on the Divine King’s jade throne.

-As Buddha’s sermon thunders and awakens the troubles of all beings, so too should you be (, ).

Also, if they had followed the teachings of the 【Surangama Sutra】 that Xuanzang Tripitaka often mentioned.

If they had stopped foolish thoughts and cast away attachment and delusion.

Could their current selves have become completely different?

‘Kekekek! In that sense, our Chosen One is much better than us. At least he won’t repeat the same mistakes we made.’

The breathing technique Lee Hyeon created, Yeo Yeokjeon, fills the entire nervous system with lightning.

It converges lightning not outside but within the body to create solid cohesion.

You could see it as a new application of Thunder Ghost. Rather than ending it as a simple amplifier, he created such an absurd martial art to continuously maintain that power steadily.

Probably his thinking speed and motor nerves would explosively grow once more.

That name appears to be taken from the verse ‘Yeo Ro Yeok Yeo Jeon’ from the 【Diamond Sutra】.

Jin Beopgo was the same.

The martial art taken from the verse ‘Ji Beomnoe Jin Beopgo’ of the 【Surangama Sutra】 focuses on maximizing the destructive power of force using the rumble of thunder.

Thanks to this, it was designed so that lightning force would swirl even during defense.

Lightning outside, lightning force inside. Moreover, since offense and defense formed a unity, it became a terrifying killing technique maximized only for slaughter.

In some ways, for techniques named after Buddha’s sermons, weren’t they too murderous?

‘But the inner self, the core, the will—it’s very calm like a Buddha statue in lotus position. Absolutely unshakable. Kekek!’

Sha Wujing couldn’t help but grin widely.

‘It took me over ten years of cultivation to properly achieve an unmoving mind! As expected of our Chosen One! Magnificent! Kekekekek!’

The two frameworks created solely to properly establish the center called ‘self’ had now integrated with other skills as well.

[All 5 skills have been connected to martial arts. Basic structural principles have been reassembled, increasing effectiveness.]

[Proficiency of all skills has greatly increased.]

[Congratulations! All grades have been elevated by one level.]

Combat Sense and Whirlwind to SSS grade, Fury Strike and Monstrous Strength to EX grade.

And Thunder Breath of the Heavenly Dokkaebi to R grade.

―R grade.

Meaning ‘Royal’, it corresponds to the highest grade for skills.

Unlike Divine Authority derived from Achievement, it always operated as a passive skill. The effects were excellent, and magic power consumption was reduced to less than half. So it produced an effect equivalent to increasing overall power by several levels.

However,

From this point on, Rankers and Hunters express it differently.

‘You have acquired a signature.’

[As the Heavenly Dokkaebi’s narrative strengthens, magic power begins to truly possess spirituality!]

[The Heavenly Dokkaebi prepares to burst out and frolic at any time.]

「Kekekekek!」

Sha Wujing burst into loud laughter while watching Lee Hyeon completely covered in blue-white lightning.

Bzzzzt!!

Rumble! Flash! Flash!

When he first saw him, he was just a child who had barely recovered from injuries and could barely move, but when had he grown this much?

It seemed there wasn’t much time left until a true Perfect Ten was born.

[Hokma access pass usage will be completed soon. Prepare to exit.]

[00:00:02]

[00:00:01]

[00:00:00]

[You are being guided outside!]

Whoooosh!

* * *

“You’re no different from a thief.”

That was the first thing Tiamat said upon seeing Lee Hyeon.

Lee Hyeon grinned.

“Thanks to you, Tiamat, I was able to gain many things. Thank you very much.”

“It was clearly specified that you could only take out one thing.”

“As you instructed, I really only brought out one thing.”

Lee Hyeon showed a bracelet hanging on his wrist.

Two minutes before the access pass usage ended.

He had hurriedly run to the treasure vault and quickly grabbed what Noeancheongjeong had pointed to.

[■■■Kingdom’s ■■ Ki■■’s ■■Bracelet]

As expected, it seemed to be an item from some ‘island’ that had flowed out from the Outer Sea.

The function wasn’t certain, but it felt quite good.

“Even what you grabbed at the last moment, you only take the best stuff.”

“If you could give me a hint about what functions it has…”

“Now the thief is threatening the homeowner to explain the item’s history too?”

Lee Hyeon clicked his tongue regretfully. Even that was absurd to Tiamat.

But soon a smile appeared on her lips.

“Are you leaving now?”

“Yes. It seems I’ve been away too long. After finishing everything related to the Gates, I plan to return home.”

His main objective of finding Moon Su-chan and the alliance agreement with 【Sepusha】.

Since all his business was done, it was time to return.

‘Of course, the outside will be much more chaotic, so I’ll have to finish all of that too.’

Anyway, he had scattered the bait well, so he just needed to check what fish had bitten.

His 3rd Awakening had completely settled, and his body was itching to properly test his completed martial arts.

“Son.”

“…Yes. Mother.”

“Come here. Let me hug you once before you go.”

At that moment, Tiamat’s gaze turned toward Moon Su-chan, who had slightly lowered his head.

He couldn’t easily meet her eyes.

But Tiamat spread both arms wide. Moon Su-chan hesitated and couldn’t approach easily.

Pfft.

Tiamat chuckled lightly as if she had expected this, then walked out from the Jade Throne and pulled Moon Su-chan into a tight embrace.

「…!!」

“M-Mother!! If you do this….”

Kingu was startled.

Moon Su-chan also knew how dangerous it was for Tiamat, who had lost her heart, to leave the Jade Throne, so he tried to stop her somehow,

“What are you hesitating so much for?”

“But….”

“Why? Do you feel guilty because it seems like you’re just taking all the sweet benefits and leaving?”

“…That’s.”

“Ho ho ho ho. Well, if you think about it, it is true that you only took the sweet benefits. You got your body healed, became an apostle, brought your friends and swept away all sorts of treasures.”

“….”

“And now you’re saying you’ll wipe your mouth clean since your business is done and return to your hometown. Really.”

A slight shadow crossed Moon Su-chan’s eyes.

However,

“So what’s wrong with that?”

Tiamat hugged Moon Su-chan even tighter.

Moon Su-chan slightly raised his head.

Wavering eyes.

“No matter what anyone says, you are my proud son. What’s wrong with a son sucking his mother dry? I could give you my heart with a smile if I had to.”

“Mother….”

Moon Su-chan felt his chest tighten.

“Go safely and return well. Your dream is out there, isn’t it? Supporting a child’s independence is also a duty that parents should naturally fulfill.”

Countless memories flashed through Moon Su-chan’s mind.

When he first nervously visited the 【Nest】, when he first met the smiling Tiamat, when he was welcomed by the other children.

When he built a hut with Yukimihiro, the caring image of his mother sharing delicious food. All those memories….

“Go play to your heart’s content. And remember just one thing. When you’re tired or struggling, there’s always a ‘home’ here where you can rest and lean on. I’ll always be waiting here.”

“Thank you.”

Moon Su-chan bowed deeply to Tiamat, then was able to leave the 【Nest】 with a light heart.

Behind him were Yukimihiro, his companions, and his brother.

“It was enjoyable, wasn’t it?”

“Yeah. Very much so.”

Moon Su-chan nodded at Lee Hyeon’s question.

His steps were filled with strength.

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