The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 125

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Episode 125

Chapter 125.

[Charlie]

[Title: Former Knight Commander of Arren Castle, Kaiser’s First Sword]

[Type: Human]

[Loyalty: MAX]

[Level: LV 5]

[Traits: Knight Commander, Graceful Swordsmanship, One Who Wields the Sword of Light]

[Guardian Traits: Meritocracy, Loyalty, Trust, Sharp-tongued]

[Description: He was the knight commander of Arren Castle during the war recorded as the Catastrophe of the Abyss.

In an era where one must have power to achieve justice and uphold beliefs.

Having lost countless precious people and companions, Charlie values skill above all else.

Though he endured difficult times, he has now found a lord he can trust and follow, becoming his loyal knight.]

[Most abilities are sealed due to current low level.]

[Available Skills: 1]

-Sword of Light (Cooldown 2 hours)

Charlie’s information window was more detailed than expected.

Among them, what caught my attention first were naturally the traits.

Each one was an extraordinary trait.

‘Three traits related to swords alone.’

Charlie’s swordsmanship wasn’t standing out for nothing.

Just as the description said “graceful swordsmanship,” he was deflecting opponents’ attacks as smoothly as flowing water.

Personally, I was more drawn to “One Who Wields the Sword of Light” than the other two traits.

It was my first time seeing such a trait, and the power of that sword he showed during his first appearance was considerable.

‘The cooldown for Sword of Light is a bit problematic… But it should get better when his level increases later.’

Since it was said to be due to crossing through eons of time, his late-game potential was guaranteed.

Next, I naturally checked his Guardian traits.

‘Meritocracy and sharp-tongued…’

It really couldn’t be more fitting for the Charlie I’d seen so far.

Just as Jihad was strong against the strong and weak against the weak, Charlie also valued skill and didn’t hesitate to speak harshly.

Why are all the Guardians like this…

I suppose I should be grateful that he has loyalty and trust traits rather than being an opportunist.

-Hm? Why are you looking at me, Owner?

“Just because. You seem impressive all of a sudden.”

-Kek! What’s gotten into Owner to say something right? Have you finally realized my true worth? Ahem!

-Risa…

-Eliza, I don’t like you lately.

Dohyun shook his head watching the two chattering.

There probably wasn’t any other Guardian with opportunist and strong-against-strong-weak-against-weak traits besides that guy.

Thinking about it that way, meritocracy and sharp-tongued were quite decent.

‘Looking at the description, it makes sense…’

Dohyun’s gaze lingered on Charlie.

An enormous amount of practice could be felt from his sword-swinging motions and body movements.

Each movement was meticulous and precise, showing how much blood and sweat he’d put into training.

‘And that’s only level 5…’

Charlie’s level was still only 5.

Since he was already complete, I was excited to see how strong he’d become when he reached max level 70 and regained his original power.

He wasn’t a knight commander for nothing…

‘Hm? But why is he already level 5?’

How long has it been since I made him a Guardian?

I was momentarily puzzled, but quickly nodded.

He probably grew significantly from the experience gained when we defeated Gaemin the Destroyer.

[Level: 16]

Just in case, I checked Jihad’s information too, and he had somehow reached level 16.

Charlie was one thing, but Jihad’s level had risen more than expected.

Well, it had been a while since I last checked, so it made sense.

‘Well, that’s not what’s important.’

Higher levels than expected are good, not bad.

I was thinking that good things are good when it happened.

Thud!

[You have defeated a Lycanthrope.]

-My lord, I have completed all the assigned tasks…

Charlie, who had finished hunting all the Lycanthropes, sheathed his sword and approached with a bow.

And at that moment.

Dong- Dong-

-…Hm?

-Huh?

Bell sounds came from somewhere.

Massive bell sounds that echoed throughout the entire forest.

At the sound that seemed like New Year’s bells ringing, not only the Guardians but Dohyun also stopped what they were doing and focused.

Dong-

The bell rang a total of three times before stopping.

Surprisingly, when the bell sounds stopped, the darkness deepened and the moon became clearer.

[Night has fallen.]

[Death penalty risks are reduced until sunrise.]

[Connection ban time upon death is reduced to 8 hours, and the probability of dropping items is significantly reduced.]

[Karma values do not increase even when committing PK.]

“Ah.”

Only then could Dohyun understand.

That bell was announcing the arrival of night.

That it was the bell from the city wall that had rung.

Ding-

However, that thought was only half correct.

The moment faint clouds cleared and a particularly large and prominent full moon was revealed.

[The full moon rises.]

[Outlaws drawn by the moon’s energy reveal themselves.]

They appeared.

Clatter- Clatter-

It was a Ghost Carriage.

Blue-formed spirits were riding the carriage, with mounted spirit knights guarding the front and sides as they descended riding the moonlight.

At that eerie yet mystical sight, other Players in the field also stopped what they were doing and whispered.

“Ah, today was the full moon.”

“Tsk, hunting at night will be difficult again for 5 days.”

“Why? What’s wrong?”

“Ah, you wouldn’t know. Just watch and you’ll understand. Don’t mess with them, just observe. Remember. Absolutely don’t touch them.”

Those who revealed themselves throughout the moonlit forest paid no attention to Players.

They were simply busy moving in perfect order and wandering through the forest.

Swoosh-

-Eek!?

-My lord, be careful!

-Risa!?

When one group of soldiers came toward Dohyun, the startled Guardians shouted.

But contrary to their concerns, the men passed by Dohyun indifferently. As if they couldn’t even see Dohyun.

‘Holy shit…’

Dohyun had heard about it and roughly knew, but just in case, he had been holding his Heavenly Transformation and let out the breath he’d been holding.

‘So those are the Full Moon Outlaws.’

The Outlaws that appeared on nights when the full moon rose were famous figures in Godseeker.

They were even called a specialty of Sargis, and there were people who came to Sargis just to see this.

‘Actually seeing it in person does give me chills.’

Back then he thought all sorts of things became specialties, but seeing it in person made him understand.

From their first appearance, they emerged with a mysterious atmosphere, and were beings that overwhelmed you just by watching them.

“Wow… Amazing.”

“Let’s go a bit further forward. I want to see them closer.”

“Hey hey, just in case, you absolutely can’t touch them, okay? I’m seriously warning you.”

“Uh… Yeah yeah.”

Players enchanted by their presence slowly followed behind them.

Well, having witnessed a scene they could never see in reality, how fascinating must it be.

It wasn’t just those players – everyone here couldn’t take their eyes off the Outlaws.

“No matter how many times I see that, it’s fascinating.”

“What comes after is the problem, but at least this moment is worth watching.”

Those who had been here quite a while.

So-called somewhat experienced players were still amazed, so how much more so for those seeing it for the first time.

And that was the problem.

“Huh?”

“Hey, hey! Stop! I said stop!”

Players would become deeply entranced by the mysterious feeling, as if bewitched by will-o’-the-wisps.

Such people always caused problems.

Just like right now.

Tap.

When you’re told not to do something, you want to do it more.

A player who couldn’t contain his curiosity finally placed his hand on the back of a Ghost Soldier that had been heading toward the forest just fine.

“What, nothing’s happening? You’re all just scaredy-cats…”

It was when the player who had placed his hand was getting cocky.

Stop.

The Ghost Soldier that had been ignoring everything and moving forward suddenly stopped.

“…We’re screwed.”

“Geez, that idiot really.”

The player’s companions who were watching in real time sighed.

Because they could clearly see the future.

That future wasn’t far off. Rather, it was too short.

Whoosh-

The Ghost Soldier’s blue body that had stopped turned black, and its neck simply turned around.

While still showing its back, it was now facing him.

And it wasn’t just the Ghost Soldier.

Whoosh- Whirrr-

“…Hieek! Wh-what. Why are they all suddenly looking at me?”

All the Outlaws that had been moving in unison stopped what they were doing and simultaneously turned to look at the player.

Movement without a single error, as if they had sensors or something.

The player, chilled by that eerie scene, stepped back in shock, but it was already too late.

[How dare… How dare…!]

[One who interferes… Execute… As offering… to that person…]

A spine-chilling voice like nails on a chalkboard.

Before that voice even finished, the Outlaws drew their swords, spears, and arrows and slowly approached.

“Ueek! G-get away! Get away!”

The player swung his spear at the surrounding men, but it didn’t work on the Outlaws at all.

No matter how much he stabbed and slashed, they didn’t care and kept surrounding him. As if they couldn’t feel pain at all.

And among them, one Outlaw whose attire was particularly different.

Stab!

Over 3 meters tall and alone wearing a robe, he approached while still pierced by the spear and grabbed the player’s neck.

“Guk. Geuuk…”

The Dark Spirit lifted him high with one hand and stared blankly.

Empty, hollow eyes scanned the player thoroughly, then muttered lowly.

[…Not… him.]

That was the end.

Crack-!

Red energy that burst from the withered hand gripping his neck sent the player to death’s side in an instant.

Then the Ghost Soldiers turned their backs without regret.

The Outlaws reformed their procession as if nothing had happened and disappeared into the forest.

“Tsk tsk. That’s why when they tell you not to do it, you shouldn’t do it.”

“There are always guys who have to taste whether it’s shit or soybean paste to know.”

“I don’t know why this happens every time.”

“Hey, give your party better warnings next time. If trouble splashes on us for no reason, we’ll suffer too.”

“Let’s go, today’s hunting is ruined.”

Players clicked their tongues and said a word each as they returned to the entrance.

This was why you absolutely must not touch the Outlaws.

As long as you don’t touch them first, they’re just a harmless spectacle, but the moment you touch them, they transform into evil spirits.

-Wow… What did I just see, Owner?

-It was tremendous energy, even if just for a moment.

-Risa risa…

Watching the admiring Guardians, Dohyun also nodded.

‘This was an issue for a while.’

There are no such idiots now, but he’d seen posts that in the early days when this fact became famous, a kind of challenge had opened up.

The challenge content was simple. Can you actually kill the Outlaws?

At that time, numerous rankers challenged this and received expectations, but the results were disastrous.

‘0% success rate total annihilation ending.’

It even included Ahdeo, the master of top 10 guild The King, who is mentioned as the current strongest Paladin player.

The news of his miserable defeat when he was in an unrivaled position at the time was a tremendous shock.

After that, it was concluded that Outlaws weren’t made to be killed, and not daring to touch the Outlaws became an implicit rule, but…

‘Wherever you go, there are always those who don’t listen.’

That’s how everything in the world was.

Even during Demroc, there were many guys who caused headaches by doing things they were told not to do.

For Dohyun, they were incomprehensible people.

Others often didn’t agree, but Dohyun only moved when he judged it was worth doing.

‘Well, games originally have all sorts of kids.’

Just look at our Jihad – wasn’t he a guy who actually lost his life because he risked his life for romance?

It was just as Dohyun chuckled and was about to focus on hunting again.

Awooooooo-!

Awoooo-

Howling heard from all directions.

[The Lycanthrope’s physical abilities are amplified by the full moon’s energy.]

[Lycanthropes gain the darkness attribute.]

[Lycanthropes become much more ferocious.]

[In return, experience gained from defeating them increases by 25%.]

This was the reason players gave up hunting and retreated.

On nights when the full moon rises, Lycanthropes receive various buffs.

They weren’t called the race of the full moon for nothing.

The night fields were already crawling with Player Killers, and now even the Lycanthropes became stronger?

‘This makes the experience increase meaningless though.’

A 25% experience increase was undoubtedly an enormous amount, but ultimately the hunting speed became much slower and the difficulty increased, making it inefficient.

And if you accidentally ran into Player Killers, you’d be helplessly killed, so who would go hunting?

Unless someone was extremely confident, no one would do it.

[Encountering darkness type, special option ‘Anti-Magic’ activates.]

[Damage received from darkness type enemies reduced by 30%.]

[Taksinel’s Dark Slayer Set option activates.]

[When entering combat with darkness types, defense and damage increase by 20%.]

“…Huh?”

And Dohyun was one of those confident people.

Dohyun, who had been staring blankly at the system messages that boosted his confidence, nodded his head.

‘Experience event jackpot.’

It was the start of an experience booster event.

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