The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 114

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Episode 114

Chapter 114.

Dohyun collapsed backward and gasped for breath.

‘That was really one hell of a bastard.’

Though it wasn’t very long, he could say with certainty.

Today was the hardest day he’d had playing Godose. Even when he defeated the tutorial boss, it wasn’t this exhausting.

The first resurrection was one thing, but when the hidden phase activated and he revived again, he literally cursed out loud.

‘He’s not still alive, is he?’

Dohyun, suffering from PTSD, suddenly got up and looked around anxiously, but there wasn’t even a trace of that bastard.

He was truly dead now.

-My lord, that was an excellent finish.

-Owner! Did you really do it!? That’s unbelievable!

-Risa Risa!!

“Ah.”

As if confirming this, Charlie bowed his head while the two excited creatures ran over, and Dohyun finally let out a sigh of relief.

Ironically, it was only after seeing those guys that he truly felt he had caught him.

Charlie looked at him with satisfaction, and soon Dohyun felt satisfied too.

It was because of the messages floating before his eyes.

[You have defeated ‘Gaemin the Destroyer’, the Summoner of Darkness Contracted with the Abyss who broke taboos.]

….

[Hidden conditions met. Guaranteed rewards will be given.]

[You have obtained Taksinel’s Brilliant Blue Sword, Taksinel’s Dark Armor, and Taksinel’s Dark Boots.]

[Set options will be applied when equipped.]

….

‘Wow. This is definitely the most satisfying moment.’

A feast of countless messages was spread out, and among them, his eyes went to the equipment first.

The armaments of Taksinel, who was none other than the Vice Captain of the Laire Order of Knights.

Thinking they couldn’t be ordinary, Dohyun checked their information with an excited heart.

[Taksinel’s Brilliant Blue Sword]

[Grade: Hero+]

[Description: Taksinel, Vice Captain of the Laire Order of Knights symbolizing the blue peacock.

A sword he cherished during his brilliant days, containing the power of the blue peacock that drives away darkness.]

[Level Requirement: 35]

[Equipment Restriction: Knight]

[Physical Attack Power: 241 ~ 268]

[Durability: 100 / 100]

[Monster Slayer: +8% damage when dealing damage to monsters and dark attribute types]

[Blue Peacock: Can borrow the power of the blue peacock. (3-hour cooldown)]

[Taksinel’s Dark Armor]

[Grade: Hero+]

[Description: The dark armor that Taksinel always wore when investigating the Abyss.

Many said it was because he believed the dark aura would drive away fear, but there’s a theory that it was actually because it was comfortable to wear and had excellent performance.]

[Level Requirement: 35]

[Equipment Restriction: Knight]

[Physical Defense: 194]

[Magic Resistance: 175]

-Strength + 5

-Agility + 5

-Vitality + 5

[Anti-Magic: Reduces mental manipulation and continuous damage effects by 50%. Also reduces damage taken from dark-type enemies by 30%.]

[Light Body: Provides a light wearing sensation, eliminating the speed reduction of plate armor.]

[Taksinel’s Dark Boots]

[Grade: Hero+]

[Description: Specially crafted boots that Taksinel wore along with his dark armor when investigating the Abyss. Made with special materials that assist the wearer’s movement.]

[Level Requirement: 35]

[Equipment Restriction: Knight]

[Physical Defense: 138]

[Magic Resistance: 129]

-Agility + 5

-Perception + 5

-Mana + 5

[Nimble Footwork: Movement speed increases by 2% per second when moving. (Maximum 6 stacks)]

[Air Step: Allows one jump in mid-air.]

‘Wow….’

The effects were absolutely amazing.

‘Hero+… This is incredible.’

Since he had caught something that was made to be uncatchable, it would be a lie to say he hadn’t expected good rewards.

But he never imagined he’d get three Hero+ grade equipment pieces.

As befitting Hero+ grade, each option was brutal.

‘The difference of one grade isn’t huge for nothing.’

This game is like that in general, but it’s especially pronounced from Hero grade onwards.

There’s a huge gap between Hero and Hero+, and an incomparable difference between Hero+ and Legend.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it’s like the difference between heaven and earth.

‘Of course, I have Mythic grade equipment.’

Still only at Hero grade for now, this was the best equipment Dohyun had obtained.

【Taksinel’s Darkness Slayer Set】

-3 set: +20% attack and defense when entering combat with dark types, +10% to all stats for 120 seconds when health drops below 10%, +8 to all stats

‘Damn… Great options.’

The conditional requirement of entering combat with dark types was a bit disappointing, but the increase was tremendous.

Considering the other similar options attached, it would boast monstrous destructive power when facing dark-type bosses.

And even excluding that, each option was a gem.

-Hmm? Looking at those nostrils, something good must have dropped?

-Risa?

It must have been really good for it to show on his expression.

Dohyun lightly ignored Jihad’s somehow unpleasant but sharp guess and focused on the remaining messages.

The equipment alone was tremendous, but there were still plenty of rewards left.

[Sword mastery has increased. Sword mastery has reached LV 15.]

….

[Dagger mastery has increased. Dagger mastery has reached LV 10.]

[Shield mastery has increased. Shield mastery has reached LV 6.]

Thanks to the difficult battle, various weapon masteries had noticeably increased, and

[Due to an Unbelievable Achievement, the clear reward for the emergency quest ‘The Only Hope’ has changed.]

[Enhanced rewards: Advanced Skill Draw Ticket, Title ‘Hero of Brion’, overwhelming support and high favorability from all citizens and clerics of Brion.]

[From now on, you will receive admiration from all NPCs in Brion.]

[The favorability of Brion’s NPCs is at maximum.]

[The residents will take your side no matter what accusations you face.]

The upgraded quest rewards welcomed Dohyun.

‘This is insane….’

Dohyun couldn’t help but admire this dazzling feast of rewards.

The Advanced Skill Draw Ticket alone would have been more than enough, but a title was added too, and now not only the clerics but also the citizens’ favorability had increased.

He had gained maximum favorability with all NPCs in Brion.

‘There probably wasn’t a single player like this.’

No matter how serious someone was about favorability, it was impossible to gain everyone’s favor.

Just like human relationships, this was an unchanging law even in the virtual reality of Godose.

Even if you were an object of admiration to some, you’d become a mortal enemy to others – that’s what human relationships were like.

‘Except for special cases like this.’

No matter how different people’s hearts were, when you saved a city from crisis, you deserved everyone’s admiration.

This alone would be enough to feel good about, but the favorability of Brion’s residents was somewhat more special.

[You have completed the Second Trial ‘Proof of Apostle.’]

[Proof of Apostle]

-Grade: Second Trial

-Description: Those who wish to graduate from Brion, the second city of this continent, must pass God’s trial.

How much proof you showed as an apostle to earn people’s admiration is measured numerically, and the rank of rewards is determined accordingly.

-Clear Condition: Reach level 35, proof as an apostle

-Clear Reward: Differential payment by rank. (D~S rank)

-Time Limit: None.

[Checking how much proof you showed as an apostle to earn people’s admiration.]

[Measuring rank.]

Because the graduation quest here was exactly favorability work.

Unlike other cities where you simply got along well with NPCs and received small rewards, favorability in Brion was directly the grade for the graduation quest.

A trial that suited Brion, called the Holy Empire, quite well.

[This is an unbelievable achievement.]

[Measurement time will be somewhat delayed.]

Dohyun had completed such a trial with an absurd achievement.

‘It’s going to be turned upside down again.’

Actually, he hadn’t been very confident about this graduation quest.

Dohyun chuckled as he somehow ended up achieving a legendary-level accomplishment.

He was itching to check the measured rank as soon as possible, but now he could wait patiently enough.

Because amazingly, there were still more rewards left.

[Hero of Brion]

-Grade: Hero

-Description: A title given to the great hero who saved Brion from crisis.

All citizens of Brion will admire and look up to you, and will not forget your grace.

-Effect: Maintains friendly relations with Brion, and when buying and selling equipment in Brion, you can receive 20% discount and bonus benefits respectively.

Also, you can comfortably enjoy all of Brion’s benefits anytime.

All stats + 5

[Max favorability right after getting a guardian?]

-Grade: Rare

-Description: You who achieved max favorability right after getting a guardian. You must be incredibly charming!

-Effect: When recruiting new guardians, hostility will be reduced. All stats + 2

[Veteran Tamer]

-Grade: Rare

-Description: A title given to those who maxed out their guardian’s favorability.

You who captured your guardian’s heart, you’re now a proper veteran tamer!

-Effect: Guardians will follow you better. However, divine beasts may be exceptions.

All stats + 2

‘This is hectic.’

Was this what it meant for rewards to come rushing in?

The endless rewards to check were making him dizzy. Of course, even saying that, the smile on Dohyun’s lips showed no signs of disappearing.

‘I’d welcome this kind of dizziness several times over.’

What did he mean by several times?

He was prepared to handle dozens more times.

The title options themselves weren’t incredibly useful, but since all stats were attached nicely, they were better than nothing.

‘There’s a guardian who becomes max loyalty right after becoming a guardian? Wow…’

This was all thanks to Charlie.

Even after all that time had passed, having max loyalty was extraordinary in many ways, making it more amazing… It made him think of Jihad by comparison.

That guy couldn’t even reach 20 even after taking hundreds of beatings.

Even now, it’s probably around 50, isn’t it?

-…Owner. What’s with those eyes? Why are you looking like that?

…Sometimes I think that guy is surprisingly perceptive.

Looking at Jihad narrowing his eyes, Dohyun played dumb.

“No. I was thinking you’re great.”

-No way. Those weren’t those kind of eyes… Owner, you don’t like me.

He couldn’t think of any particular excuse, and feeling mischievous, Dohyun coolly admitted it.

“You do know.”

-What, what!? How can Owner say that to me! How much I worried today… well, not worried, but helped hard!

“Huh? Didn’t you just watch at the end? Seems like only Charlie helped.”

“Th-that’s because my mana ran out…”

Jihad babbled something in panic, but Dohyun just let it go in one ear and ignored it.

Then he beat his chest in frustration, dying of anger.

It was when Dohyun chuckled at that guy’s always consistent reaction.

Charlie, who had been watching their relationship for a moment, frowned as if uncomfortable.

-How dare you speak to your lord with such manner, goblin.

-…What? What did you just say?

-I said goblin, is there a problem?

-That’s not what I’m talking about… No, and I’m not just any goblin, you know? Want me to unseal myself for old times’ sake? Want to see?

-Ah, sorry. Not just any goblin, but a black goblin. Like golden goblins, are you hiding something? That’s impressive, but I’m not particularly interested in seeing it, so I’ll pass.

-Kyaaaah!

Jihad, who was already frustrated, naturally couldn’t stand it.

The arrow of anger immediately turned toward Charlie, but unfortunately, he was losing in the war of words.

-Risa risa! Risa!

Perhaps because she was his former owner after all.

The loyal Eliza, who had been listening, stepped up to provide supporting fire, but Charlie didn’t care at all even in the 2-on-1 situation.

No, he actually went further.

-…A spider? No, a monster? You look strange.

-Ri… sa?

At the insult she’d never heard in her life, Eliza, who had been hopping around and boldly rebelling, froze like stone.

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