The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 123

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Chapter 123

Episode 123.

Fuse.

It was a skill that rogues in Demroc both loved and hated to use.

The reason was simple.

‘Because it’s damn tricky to use properly.’

Powerful explosive damage, flashy effects, short cooldown.

Looking at just these specs, it seemed amazing, but the problem was that trap-type skills were hard to use effectively in actual combat due to their nature.

Fuse was especially problematic in this regard.

Fuse required setting up at least 10 meters of wire to see proper effects.

‘It would be fine for an archer at least.’

They were specialized in traps from the start, and being a ranged class, it was convenient to use traps to secure safe distances.

But our Dobong?

‘Giving a trap skill to an ultra-close-range DPS… They were bound to get cursed out.’

An ultra-close-range DPS who used daggers as main weapons, like an assassin.

Unlike assassins who were specialized in mobility and even had the overpowered stealth skill, this was an ultra-close-range DPS with absolutely nothing.

Perhaps that’s why they added the trap element.

‘Well… there were plenty of rogues who went all-in on trap builds.’

Since the class was missing a screw or two when it came to fulfilling the DPS role, quite a few players deliberately focused on tactics and ambushes using traps.

In that sense, this Fuse skill wasn’t entirely bad.

If prepared in advance, it was a skill that showed considerable power in PvP.

‘The problem is it’s only really powerful in PvP.’

Perhaps it was a similar struggle to assassins.

There was no way to properly use Fuse in boss fights, so the compromise was using it as an instant-cast skill.

Naturally, it couldn’t draw out proper damage.

The short cooldown meant the total DPS wasn’t unbearable, but it was questionable whether it lived up to the Hero-grade name.

‘What can you do. For rogues, even this is an irreplaceable DPS skill.’

It was truly an unfortunate class in many ways, but Dohyun wasn’t a rogue—he was an All-Master.

‘If I combine it well with other class skills, it should be useful.’

Even right now, several ways to use it came to mind.

There were still many skill slots left, and anyway, having a Hero skill was better than having nothing.

He had gotten excited about the legendary combination of a golden dragon dream and three yellow cards, only to be shocked when a rogue skill appeared, but it wasn’t entirely a bad situation.

Though Dohyun was trying to think positively, his expression apparently didn’t reflect that.

-My lord, are you alri…

-…Shh, Owner’s nostrils are scrunched up. Better not talk to him carelessly. He’s in a bad mood.

-Risa, Risa…

-Indeed…! You know everything about our lord. I’m learning from you.

Leaving the whispering Guardians behind, Dohyun closed the skill window.

‘Right. Today isn’t the only opportunity.’

As long as he continued the Main Quest, and as long as he had the Eye of Truth, there would be many more opportunities ahead.

Dohyun shook off his regret and started walking.

-Owner, are we finally going?

-Risa!

At the two’s excited questions, Dohyun grinned.

“Yeah, it’s time to move on.”

The City of Promise, Brion.

Much had happened here, and he had gained much, but now it was time to graduate from this place. Dohyun left the Grand Temple and immediately stepped into the warp.

[You have met the qualifications.]

[Would you like to move to Sargis, the City of Night?]

[Once you move to Sargis, you cannot return to Brion.]

“Yes.”

As he answered without hesitation, a message soon appeared,

[Moving to the third city of the Main Continent, Sargis, the City of Night.]

With blinding light, the figures of Dohyun and the Guardians disappeared.

It was the moment he finally set foot in the third city.

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[You have entered the third city of the Main Continent, ‘Sargis, the City of Night.’]

[Sargis, the City of Night, is also called the city of outlaws, a city of the full moon. Beware of outlaws when the full moon rises at night.]

[Night fields become lawless zones where PK is unrestricted.]

[Tip. Beware of the night.]

‘So this is Sargis…’

Dohyun opened his eyes and looked around in admiration.

The atmosphere was completely different from the bright and splendid Brion.

True to its name as the City of Night, moonlight gently bathed various parts of the city, creating a relatively gloomy yet beautiful atmosphere.

The overall 19th-century London-like buildings and scenery contributed to this effect.

‘That must be the castle where the Lord resides.’

But what caught his eye most was definitely that castle.

As a city ruled by a Lord, there was an enormously sized castle that naturally evoked the word “magnificent” sitting prominently at the far end.

It was structured as if this city felt like that castle’s garden.

Thanks to this, everyone in this place had to look up to that castle.

Overall it was a magnificent and romantic castle, and a huge red bell occupying the space just below the top further emphasized that grandeur.

‘It has quite an atmosphere.’

Something like a clock tower, perhaps.

Its enormous size, visible even from here, gave it much more atmospheric appeal as interior decoration.

As Dohyun was appreciatively gazing at the castle,

-…Owner.

-Risa…

Cautious voices came from beside him.

It was the tense voices of Jihad and Eliza. He could even see Charlie with his hand on his sword hilt nearby.

‘Don’t tell me there are enemies here…!?’

Wondering what was wrong, Dohyun looked ahead and was startled.

It wasn’t because enemies or something strange had appeared.

Around them were just various NPCs and players scattered about.

Yet the reason Dohyun was surprised was simple.

‘Why is everyone looking at me?’

All the nearby players had stopped what they were doing and turned their heads to look at Dohyun while maintaining their positions.

It was similar to the situation in dreams where everyone stares at you when you become aware you’re dreaming.

Instantly getting goosebumps, he placed his hand on Heavenly Transformation, and those who made eye contact pretended not to notice and averted their gazes.

“…It’s Kaiser.”

“Awesome… He came over today.”

“Is that really Kaiser? He wasn’t wearing that kind of armor before.”

But they couldn’t hide the sounds of their chatter among themselves.

“Looking at the robe and silver-armored knight beside him, it seems right. Maybe he upgraded his gear.”

“Isn’t it a graduation quest reward?”

“I think Berjhe said it wasn’t that kind of reward… Maybe it’s an item that dropped from that boss in the video.”

“Wow… But he looks exactly like Charlie. Is that really Charlie?”

Perhaps because of yesterday’s major incident.

While they couldn’t take their eyes off Dohyun’s drastically changed appearance, no players dared to approach carelessly.

“The legend of 100 vs 1…”

“Death Warrior Orc Salt? Give me a break, the boss in the video was stronger if anything, not weaker, and he soloed that thing.”

“Now that he’s crossed over, he must be level 35, right? How is a level 35 that strong?”

What Dohyun had shown was too shocking and definitive for that.

It was a situation where even the scouts were reading the room, with achievements that didn’t seem worth attempting at all.

“…Should we go talk to him?”

“Are you crazy? After watching that video, there’s no way we could win.”

“Orders from above are not to make contact carelessly until there are instructions.”

“To think they tried to catch such a monster… Are all the Brion players just idiots?”

That was Dohyun’s current position.

A powerhouse whose defeat was certain without even trying.

The position of a powerhouse that even major guilds hesitated to touch carelessly.

These reactions were completely different from Brion, where they had glittered with greed like looking at a tempting golden goblin.

-Kirik kirik.

-Risa!

Perhaps feeling this changed reaction, the two creatures also seemed much more comfortable.

Especially that Jihad guy was very excited and grinning.

-Mm!

Charlie had also removed his hand from his sword hilt and maintained a dignified posture.

As if the current scene was only natural.

‘The Owner was right. Look how they can’t even come close now that he’s strong.’

‘Risa risa!

‘Mm! Where would there be anyone bold enough to dare raise a banner against my lord?’

‘What are you saying? That’s only here. Once the level restrictions are lifted, there’ll be chaos again. What Empire? Even in the next city, their eyes will be different.’

Though he answered as if it was nothing, Dohyun’s lips were actually curling up slightly.

‘Still, it’s not bad.’

Perhaps he had received attention too quickly.

But as long as there was a ranking system, and as long as he had returned, it was a predetermined sequence anyway.

To borrow Gamillion’s expression, it was fate.

He had simply hastened that moment.

‘There’s nothing different about it now.’

And this situation was all too familiar to Dohyun.

Proving himself as a latecomer was something he had done plenty of in Demroc too.

He just needed to move forward confidently as always.

Step by step.

“Wow… Look at everyone backing away.”

“The aura is seriously intense.”

Wherever Dohyun passed, the crowd parted like the Red Sea.

Though he had the lowest level here and had entered last, his influence was stronger than anyone else’s in this place.

Everyone focused on Dohyun and had expectations.

“Where is he going?”

Where those steps that moved unobstructed under everyone’s gaze would lead.

That curiosity only grew with time.

When Dohyun took a step, players would clear the way as if by agreement, and gazes would follow.

Thud.

The place where Dohyun stopped under everyone’s attention was in front of a massive castle.

It was the castle where the Lord lived.

“Gasp!”

“Crazy… Is he going to the Lord again as soon as he arrives?”

“How does Kaiser always go straight to the final boss from the start?”

“Is this what class looks like…”

It was natural for the players to gasp in amazement.

Here, the Lord was the law itself. The Lord held the same position as Gildeti’s High Priest in Brion.

No, it was even more than that.

At least tens of thousands of players had seen Gildeti, but there were virtually no players who had seen the Lord.

“Amazing… Will Kaiser show us again this time?”

“This is seriously crazy.”

How could they not be excited when Kaiser, who had just crossed over to Sargis, was trying to see such a Lord?

While everyone was watching with half doubt and half anticipation.

Creak-

Finally, the castle gate opened and a guard appeared.

And there was Kaiser having a calm conversation with that guard.

The atmosphere seemed unusual.

‘Could it be?’

‘Is he really going in?’

As the players’ scales of doubt and expectation tilted toward expectation.

“Thank you for your service.”

“…?”

Kaiser, who had briefly greeted him, turned around without hesitation.

The sight of him retracing his steps left them dumbfounded for a moment.

Soon, understanding the situation, they looked at each other and blinked.

“…Did Kaiser just get rejected?”

“It seems… like it?”

Was it because he had shown too much?

Or was it because of the aura he had while parting the crowd like the Red Sea?

They couldn’t believe what they saw with their own eyes and were following Kaiser’s movements.

And soon they could see.

“Oh my, you’re an Apostle of the Gods. Are you having trouble? Hmm…”

“Young man, would you like to have a beer before you go? Hm? What are you looking for?”

“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like that… Rather than that, you look strong, could you do me a favor?”

Kaiser going around here and there, talking with NPCs.

Only then did the players finally become certain.

“…Ah, he got rejected.”

“He was so confident I didn’t realize…”

That Kaiser had been turned away at the entrance.

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While Dohyun was getting thoroughly rejected by the guard and wandering around various places.

“Right, I said it didn’t make sense. Brion was the strange one. This is normal.”

“Even Kaiser can’t help it.”

“I was curious so I watched, but he just kept visiting NPCs. Looks like he’s grinding quests.”

“Well… If it’s not a direct quest, that’s all there is.”

“Tsk. Watching more would be a waste of time. Let’s just go hunting. We need to catch a lot before nightfall.”

Players, tired of Dohyun’s consistent behavior, left one by one.

It was then that Dohyun stopped visiting NPCs.

Confirming that the attention had significantly decreased, Dohyun opened his mouth.

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