Ranker Who Shatters Myths - Chapter 295

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The Broken Ranker

Devours Myths

Chapter 295

Blood Pact (5)

“…I’m not sure if it’s really okay to accept something like this.”

Eom Gi-seon looked at his sword with trembling eyes.

The half-sword he had carried around without ever restoring after Lee Hyeon broke it.

But now it had its original length and thickness.

No, it was based on that sword but had become much stronger.

[Sword Carved from Tiamat’s Fang]

The ancient dragon Tiamat was an evil dragon and hostile deity who tried to bring destruction by causing a great flood in the world.

A sword made from her teeth that tore apart enemies contains excellent malevolent energy in itself.

-Type: Two-handed sword. Treasure.

This wasn’t all.

The large and small swords that Eom Gi-seon usually carried were likewise made from her teeth.

[Evil alignment is strengthened due to possessed treasures.]

[Your legend is gradually being tainted.]

He had become armed with treasures superior to most Sacred Relics.

All results from entering and leaving Tiamat’s Treasure Vault, Hokma.

‘Actually, I wanted to look around a bit more. Or not? Even if I had looked around more there, there wouldn’t have been anything better than this, right? Right?’

Tiamat had opened her treasure vault to Moon Su-chan’s ‘friends’ for over an hour.

She told them to take exactly one thing each if they needed something.

Because of this, Eom Gi-seon pondered for a while before discovering a long spear standing tall in one corner.

Since he knew how to handle various weapons and had recently received special training from Executive Director Ho, he was confident in his eye for weapons.

A spear so excellent that even he was half-mesmerized by it.

-Oh ho ho ho. You’ve chosen something quite interesting.

-Of all things, one made from my fang. The one that was pulled out when I bit off that bastard Ea’s neck…

-But it doesn’t suit you who handles swords.

-Kingu, take it and chop it into several small fragments.

For reasons he didn’t quite understand, Tiamat seemed very pleased with Eom Gi-seon’s choice.

She even left behind mysterious words saying she would watch over him well in the future.

Certainly, the swords that came into his hands this way were all excellent without exception.

A situation that couldn’t help but make him feel good as a warrior.

[Molec shows deeper favor toward you. He urges you to accept his proposal soon.]

He had also grown closer to Molec, who kept following him around.

‘…But how exactly do I handle this proposal? Accept it? Don’t accept it? It’s definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.’

[Molec whispers that if you take his hand, he’ll give you plenty of treasures comparable to Tiamat’s fangs.]

[Molec appeals that he too has many treasures obtained while hunting various gods.]

But the other party was a very famous evil god and demon god.

He was very cautious because accepting the wrong legend could cause him to fall into becoming a Maein.

‘Noona didn’t seem to have that danger even after contracting with a Demon King… This is difficult. Really.’

Eom Gi-seon glanced at Kim Min-jeong.

She had obtained some copper ring.

When he asked what effect it had, she wouldn’t tell him anything except for a killing intent amplification effect.

Instead, she just blushed and got angry.

“…?”

It seemed like she had received some hint from Tiamat, but not knowing the content was just frustrating.

But it seemed to suit Kim Min-jeong very well. Even when her magic power grew stronger, she never showed signs of losing her reason.

Rather, it seemed like the ring and legend were responding together to protect her.

She was quite different from ordinary Demon Kings.

‘How should I choose to get a reputation for making a good choice?’

Besides that, Oh Su-heon had received two narrow swords as gifts.

Made from Tiamat’s claws, apparently?

From what he heard, Su-heon had muttered that they would suit the Twin Sword Technique he had newly mastered.

‘There’s nothing to say about Su-chan hyung…’

Moon Su-chan, who could call Tiamat ‘mother’, probably had the most expensive equipment of everyone here when you thought about it.

‘Judging by how the team leader came out a day later, he must have obtained something even bigger and more amazing… Plus it seemed like he packed plenty of weapons for other team members too.’

Moon Su-chan had properly used his mom card. Enough to fill the team inventory.

An apology for causing worry all this time?

Eom Gi-seon could say with confidence. Among the team members, Moon Su-chan was now a god.

‘Now I just need to do well.’

Eom Gi-seon scratched his head vigorously in frustration.

He felt very good since both his own power and the team’s power had been strengthened,

but he couldn’t shake the feeling that he had lost his way a bit.

Rather, having too many choices seemed to increase his worries.

This is why simple is best…

“Ah, whatever. I’ll just cause a ruckus. If I follow behind the team leader like a puppy, I’ll probably see some path.”

“Huh? What did you say?”

Kim Min-jeong reacted to Eom Gi-seon’s muttering.

“Oh, no. Nothing. Hahaha.”

“…?”

Kim Min-jeong tilted her head, but Eom Gi-seon said it really was nothing and followed Lee Hyeon through the Gate.

Right. It really was nothing.

Compared to the various events that would occur in the future.

* * *

“Huuuu…!”

Tabo Mncwolisi, director of South Africa’s intelligence agency SSA, sighed while holding a cigarette in his mouth out of frustration.

“We’ve secured all the documents that were stored in the secret vault. They contain details of deals with Russia and China.”

“I see. Good work.”

“…Is something wrong? We’ve caught Draconis Watch’s weakness as you wanted, so now we just need to flip the board, don’t we?”

Kara Moeti, who was making the report, glanced at him cautiously.

“That’s because we didn’t accomplish it with our own power.”

“…”

“The Dijiang Sect and those Sons of Zeus bastards are still being idiots. And we have no idea what’s going on with the Gate.”

“…”

“Fortunately, the magic power wavelength readings have dropped back below the critical point, but who knows when that thing might act up again? If we run the mine a few more rounds, we might really get struck by lightning, right?”

His worries deepened even further.

“At this rate, I’m really going to lose what little hair I have left.”

Kara Moeti pressed her lips together, unable to give any response.

In truth, from her perspective, nothing seemed easy either.

Though they had seized control of the political situation amid the chaos, it was a precarious situation that could be overturned at any moment.

“Well, it’s not like we can stop now either. More importantly, Oleg Perunov has entered the country?”

“Yes. It appears he illegally entered around 2 AM yesterday morning along with Zarya. This is classified data secretly sent by the CIA.”

Kara held out photographs of Oleg and his subordinates taken starkly with infrared cameras.

“Damn bastards. They enter someone else’s country without permission and don’t even think to hide their faces.”

“…”

“And this camera—the CIA, no, Astra took these directly, didn’t they? Setting aside those Russian bears, even the Yankees… Ha! Since when did our homeland become so full of holes?”

“Still, currently Astra is the only one helping our SSA out of goodwill.”

“What goodwill? Those bastards must want plenty from us too.”

“…”

“This is maddening. Anyway, once this matter is over… No, what’s the point of grumbling here.”

Tabo Mncwolisi’s eyes sank deeply.

“Anyway, with this we’ve properly taken the bait. Where are they located?”

“They’re staying at Draconis Watch’s secret base. We’ve currently requested support from Sphere Watch and are monitoring the surrounding area.”

Sphere Watch was an awakened agency operated separately in South Africa. They didn’t have good relations with Draconis Watch.

“They’ll probably target the mine takeover first?”

“That seems likely.”

“Good. Keep monitoring their surroundings, and we’ll strike them at midnight tomorrow. Kagaso’s face should be worth seeing.”

The reason SSA had been continuously monitoring Draconis Watch while letting Zarya’s approach slide.

It was to wait for an opportunity.

“With Oleg Perunov there, will you be alright? If necessary, we could request help from Astra…”

“It’s not like we’re trying to annihilate Zarya completely. We can’t go further into debt to America. I plan to move personally this time, so don’t worry.”

“That’s not acceptable! It’s dangerous!”

“Even if it’s dangerous, it must be done. If not me, then who?”

In that moment, Kara’s complexion turned pale.

No matter how much he was South Africa’s proud High Ranker, for someone of director level to move personally?

It was madness.

If things went wrong, the command structure of SSA, which had just begun to seize control, could collapse.

Then even if the operation succeeded, it would become difficult to overturn the political situation.

South Africa would fall completely into the Dark Side of the Moon’s grasp.

However, the stubborn Tabo didn’t seem inclined to change his mind.

‘There’s no talent. No talent.’

For Tabo Mncwolisi too, this was a decision made reluctantly after long deliberation.

Oleg Perunov was that dangerous a character.

But with time being urgent, he couldn’t increase the sacrifice of agents further.

He also didn’t like the idea of bringing in America, an even bigger predator, to drive out Russia.

So he decided.

To sacrifice himself.

“But…!”

Just as Kara was trying somehow to change Tabo’s mind,

“If you dislike being indebted, how about hiring mercenaries?”

Suddenly an unfamiliar voice was heard from behind.

“…!?”

“…You are.”

When exactly had they approached?

Kara turned around in surprise, while Tabo narrowed his eyes looking in that direction and hardened his expression.

Whoosh!

A presence so stealthy and swift that even Tabo, an outstanding High Ranker, couldn’t detect it.

[Deactivating Steps of Eoduksini and revealing your form!]

Lee Hyeon revealed himself through the half-open space.

“Director!”

“It’s fine, step back.”

Kara hurriedly tried to protect him, but Tabo Mncwolisi stepped forward first with both hands thrust into his pockets.

Thud…!!

Lee Hyeon landed on the ground. Moreover, in one hand he held a massive axe boasting tremendous intimidating presence.

It felt as if a giant had descended with crushing weight.

Whoooosh—

Crackle!!

A completely different feeling from when he had quickly revealed himself.

‘He’s strong… indeed.’

Tabo looked at Lee Hyeon with a slightly tense expression.

Just by displaying his power, he surpassed not only himself but all the awakened agents of SSA scattered throughout the mine.

‘This monster couldn’t become a High Ranker? Those intelligence department bastards, what kind of data investigation is this…’

The problem was the companions lined up to his left and right.

Tap! Tap tap!

Those who landed smoothly also each boasted formidable presence.

Eom Gi-seon, Kim Min-jeong, Oh Su-heon.

Indeed, the Z-Team members who had come to South Africa with Lee Hyeon and then suddenly disappeared.

But they seemed at least one level, or perhaps two to three levels stronger than what the intelligence department had reported.

Whether they had originally been this strong without anyone knowing, or had gained some fortune during the few days they were missing.

Or perhaps some subordinate’s half-joking question, ‘Maybe they went into the Nest for secluded training?’ was actually true…

He couldn’t tell, but it was certainly impressive.

However, there was someone else who caught Tabo’s attention.

There was a new person he hadn’t received reports about.

Specifically, someone whose face was identical to the one who had suddenly appeared from the Gate when the Prophet appeared and disappeared with the Prophet.

The aura he displayed outwardly was strong enough to nearly match his own. No, upon closer inspection, it was even greater.

Moreover, his temperament was familiar enough that no Hunter in South Africa could fail to recognize it…

‘Tiamat!!’

Recognizing Moon Su-chan’s inheritance, Tabo Mncwolisi had to forcibly swallow his dry saliva.

‘Two High Ranker-level fighters, and three regular Rankers… Cheongroe, no, what exactly is this place called Z-Team…!’

But he couldn’t show his wavering heart to outsiders.

Tabo looked at Lee Hyeon while trying his best not to show his feelings.

“Mercenaries? Are you telling us to hire you people now?”

Tabo found Lee Hyeon’s relaxed attitude, as if he could read all his inner thoughts, merely irritating.

No, it actually approached him with fear.

“That’s right. Aren’t you sick of seeing Zarya, the Dijiang Sect, and the Sons of Zeus? We’ll take responsibility and drive them all away.”

“You will? How?”

But fear was fear, and solutions were solutions. Tabo felt slightly enchanted by Lee Hyeon’s confident answer.

“Would you like to hear our proposal?”

Lee Hyeon smiled confidently.

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