The Game of a Legendary Genius Dark Mage - Chapter 377

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Episode 377
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5.
There was once a heated debate that circulated among players: if a Named NPC and a ranker of the same level fought, who would win?
Most people predicted a decisive victory for the Named NPC.
The reason was simple.
NPCs were no longer mere automatons bound by computer-game programming; it had been proven that those who lived within the game world wielded their abilities far more proficiently.
A knight served as a straightforward example.
Even among players who had switched to sword-wielding classes, true masters of the blade in reality were exceedingly rare.
Yet the NPCs who dwelt within the game world had been exposed to swords from childhood, honing their craft for anywhere from a dozen to several decades—and overcoming such depth with mere game bonuses proved far too difficult, leaving most users with no choice but to accept this reality.
That should have been the case.
But what in the world was happening now?
“….”
Yoo-na sheathed her blade and departed, admiring the scattering dust.
As the crimson sunset marked the day’s end, darkness and death descended upon Ricardo with equal swiftness and finality, as if night itself had claimed him.
The battle with Ricardo, whose life’s flame had guttered and died, left viewers with much to witness and contemplate.
A count of the Riescan Kingdom.
Defeating an NPC who could be called the most Named among the Named transcended mere strength—it spoke to something far greater.
-What is this?
-Huh….
-One secret technique and he’s done for….
-This is insane, absolutely insane.
-Is this really rank 5????? Is this really rank 5????? Is this really rank 5?????
-I’m speechless, truly.
-So Named NPCs can die like that….
-Yoo-na is seriously overpowered;;;;
Where else could one witness a battle of this caliber?
Certainly, when judging purely by swordplay and the exchange of offense and defense, Ricardo held a slight edge.
As mentioned before, the time NPCs spent wielding swords within the game world could not be dismissed.
Yet Yoo-na possessed a talent that transcended his mastery.
Watching Yoo-na’s victory, the viewers could only shake their heads in awe.
Where else could one witness a battle between a Named NPC and a ranker of comparable level?
The Rapid Guild’s event was undoubtedly a resounding success.
Aaahhhhh nooooo
-The battle is almost overㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-After Ricardo dies, it really becomes a disorganized mess….
-It’s not a mess—the Demon King’s minions are just too strong;;;;
-Every time one falls, more minions swarm in—how are they supposed to stop that;;;;
-Even Johan can’t hold them back;;;;
As the war gradually subsided, victory tilted overwhelmingly to one side.
The Rapid Guild fans rejoiced in victory, yet they couldn’t help but feel a twinge of regret.
Though they had enjoyed the live broadcast for over thirty minutes.
Thirty minutes of broadcast was shorter than a regular program, after all.
So it was only natural to feel disappointed.
But a victory was a victory, nonetheless.
What could be done about it?
The viewers had no choice but to accept the outcome.
Just as everyone was dwelling on these thoughts with a sense of longing.
The closing message appeared.
[Thank you for watching the Rapid Guild live broadcast.]
And so the live broadcast ended.
Though the viewers felt a lingering sense of regret, the broadcast had been so satisfying that they began spreading word of it elsewhere even after it concluded.
[Title – The Rapid Guild Live Was Insane.]
[Author – ManaIsJustDecoration]
『I knew Yoo-na was strong;;;;;
But she’s seriously ridiculously powerful;;;;
I didn’t think she could defeat a Named NPC so easily….
But beyond just winning, she still had room to spare—could she even take down a high-tier Named NPC???』
[PathblockMage : That’s all it was????]
└[ManaIsJustDecoration (Author) : You didn’t watch? That’s seriously tragic;;;;]
└[Roadblock Wizard: Ah ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ I wasn’t able to see it because I was working, but I regret it.]
[TankerMissing : Yeah, it was pretty amazing….]
[HealerRefused : But high-tier Named NPCs are nonsense;;;]
[Dil’s sharp gaze: You didn’t see it? lol lol lol You wouldn’t have if you didn’t. To begin with, the one Yoo-na caught today is also a high-ranking named NPC lol lol]
└[HealerRefused : Really? I didn’t watch, but it was a high-tier NPC???]
└[Dil’s eyes: ○○○○○ was a count of the Riescan Kingdom. Was his name Ricardo Silverlaine???]
└[HealerRefused : Wow really????? She defeated a Count?????? That’s insane;;;;]
Users who hadn’t watched the broadcast didn’t believe it, but with video evidence, what more certain proof could there be?
Moreover, the fact that it was a Count from the Riescan Kingdom—not some other kingdom—meant the story spread even faster among the players.
Unlike other kingdoms, the Riescan Kingdom was famous as one where nobility could not maintain their titles without strength, and the standards for rank were equally stringent.
The players had no choice but to go into an uproar.
[Title – The Strength of Riescan Kingdom Nobility]
[Author – ShieldBroken]
『The Riescan Kingdom is famous as a kingdom of the strong, and the standards are very clear.
You can’t maintain nobility simply by being strong—you must also possess rank.
As everyone knows, “rank” refers to the grade of a profession, and it’s commonly said that professions with monarch-class skills or monarch-level martial arts possess rank, which starts from at least the Legendary tier.
So the noble NPCs of the Riescan Kingdom are at minimum Legendary tier.
But how strong is the Count rank?
Haha, it is the highest rank among monarch-level martial arts, so you have to be an Almighty-level job to be able to get to the rank of Count or higher.
In other words, Yuna killed a named NPC with a similar level and job class.
If you can’t understand this either, don’t bother commenting lol
[Buff Forgotten: ?????Wait, is that even possible???? Yoo-na is seriously insane lol]
[No Weapon: LMAOOOOO and you won with that?]
[Avoiding is lucky: Ah, so when are you going to upload the video? ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Work on the Rapid Guild!!!!!]
Based on these testimonies alone, people couldn’t help but grow excited.
Though there were countless viewers, there were inevitably many who hadn’t witnessed it firsthand.
Even on a Sunday, not everyone was free from work.
Thus, more and more people began demanding that the Rapid Guild get moving, and they all waited with bated breath for the guild’s footage to be released.
6.
Meanwhile, Yoo Sung-hyun stood gazing at what remained of the old Silverrain Territory—or rather, what didn’t remain, as only a desolate wasteland stretched before him. He seemed lost in thought, staring endlessly at the barren expanse.
Just as the viewers had, Yoo Sung-hyun gained profound insights watching Yoo-na’s combat display.
Especially since he had been contemplating the meaning of Lord-class skills.
He hadn’t truly believed his sister possessed such depth of thought when wielding her abilities, which made his contemplation all the deeper.
In the end, once one reached the Lord-class tier, the user’s own capacity became the most critical factor.
Yoo Sung-hyun drew upon his experiences wielding Lord-class power, his swordsmanship, and the memories of countless knights, reviving those experiences within himself.
Emerging swiftly from his reverie, Yoo Sung-hyun snapped back to awareness.
“So you’ve found your answer?”
Helena, who had been watching over Yoo Sung-hyun beside him, spoke.
Yoo Sung-hyun smiled faintly and nodded.
“Yeah, I learned a lot from all this.”
The battle against Belzarak and the war with the Silverrain Territory had given him much to digest.
It was only natural.
Helena suggested they move on to the next matter.
The moment he thought to embrace the next lesson with enthusiasm.
Something rapidly approached Yoo Sung-hyun’s vicinity.
A speed that pierced the air and transcended sound itself.
Watching her approach with such absurdity, Yoo Sung-hyun’s brow furrowed sharply.
“Sister.”
“Hehe, seeing it in-game feels different.”
“….”
He didn’t understand why she’d come to see him here when she’d see him at home anyway once she logged off, but watching his sister giggle, he could only shake his head in resignation.
Well, she was one of the heroes of this victory after all.
Yoo Sung-hyun sent Belzarak, now reduced to the size of a head, and most of his Minions back to the Underworld.
Helena was no exception.
They were family and guild members, after all.
There were things they needed to discuss.
Once Yoo Sung-hyun had sent all his Minions away.
The others gradually began gathering around Yoo-na and Yoo Sung-hyun.
Well, it was inevitable.
Though they’d seen Yoo Sung-hyun in person at the guild dinner and found him fitting, this was their first time seeing him like this in-game.
“Wow, even I can’t beat you anymore?”
“Not just Yoo Sung-hyun, but even his Minions are beyond me.”
“Exactly, sigh.”
“Realistically, you’re the second-in-command of the Rapid Guild—just with a lower level.”
“That’s right.”
“But even at the guild dinner, I couldn’t get used to it. Yoo-na is pretty funny, though.”
“Hehehehe, that’s what I’m saying.”
The guild members were chatting a short distance away, which made me a bit embarrassed. I pushed my older sister, who was following beside me, away to create some distance—but she didn’t budge.
Yoo-na, whose stats were still lower than mine, remained unmoved by my push.
In any case, once the battle ended like this.
Rapid, the non-combatant guild master, appeared and began handling the aftermath.
Rewards were distributed internally within the guild, and naturally, guild contribution points were awarded in order of contribution ranking.
“Everyone received their rewards in contribution points, but the important documents and valuable items that were lost when the Silverrain Territory was destroyed have been stored in the guild’s Treasure Vault. You should be able to obtain them by purchasing from the contribution point shop. We’ve received quite a lot of excellent items.”
As she organized the situation, the workload increased considerably, but conversely, we gained so much from this war that Rapid laughed with her eyes glowing completely golden.
Seeing that expression, even the formidable Yoo-na subtly distanced herself from Rapid, and Rapid approached me with those golden eyes gleaming.
“Our guild’s lucky charm, Yoo Sung-hyun!!! Without you, we couldn’t have pulled off such a successful guild event. I really feel like giving you a kiss.”
“Uh, Sister!”
Even Luna rushed over, grimacing at Rapid’s words.
I smiled softly as I looked at all of them.
I’d earned a considerable amount of guild contribution points this time.
I took first place by a narrow margin, and Yoo-na took second by a similarly narrow margin.
It seemed that large-scale magic and destruction were being converted into significant points.
Anyway, I’d earned them, but they were useless for now, so.
I decided to browse them slowly later and, looking tired, spoke to the others.
“Then I’ll be heading in now.”
Having gone through both the World Raid and the Rapid Guild event, I had every right to be exhausted.
Rapid nodded and spoke.
“Ah, yeah, yeah. We’ll handle the rest. Good work.”
“Then, I’ll see you next time.”
Luna seemed a bit disappointed.
But she couldn’t hold back someone who said they were tired, so I said goodbye to everyone and logged out.
Seeing the familiar logout message and stepping outside, I let out a small sigh and thought.
‘That was hectic.’
Still, I thought it was fun and recalled my next schedule.
Tomorrow, finally.
‘I head to Mugan City.’
Belhadam of Muganseong, where the Abyss Lord sleeps.
It was time to head there.

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