The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 150

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Chapter 150

Episode 150.

Jei Ruddell has never broken his word once given.

Of course, that doesn’t mean he’s been that way his entire life.

As a child, he would lie and act spoiled whenever he got the chance.

But at least since becoming the Lord, he had never once spoken a lie or broken a promise.

His father, who had been a wise ruler, was like that.

And it was even more so because his uncle Jin Ruddell had failed to keep his last promise of returning soon.

“…Excuse me?”

But now that belief was facing its first crisis of being broken.

“The Moon Bell… are you saying you want the bell?”

“Yes.”

“…”

Dohyun’s gaze didn’t waver in the slightest.

At this, Jei Ruddell felt the greatest bewilderment he had experienced since becoming Lord.

‘Good heavens.’

It wasn’t that he was reluctant to give it.

He was a benefactor who had reunited him with his uncle, and a hero who had saved the city and avenged the fallen soldiers.

Whatever he asked for wouldn’t be too precious to give. If he had asked for a family heirloom, he could have given it.

‘But this was unexpected…’

However, the Moon Bell was an exception.

Beyond simply being a family treasure, it was a bell that symbolized the castle.

It was a bell passed down from ancient times through generations, and now treated as a divine artifact – giving that away was a different matter entirely.

He had to consider whether this was something possible with just one generation of a Lord’s authority.

‘But why on earth?’

And aside from that, he couldn’t understand it.

Out of all those many things, why specifically the bell?

To them it was a precious object, but to an outsider like him, wouldn’t it just be a somewhat unusual and massive bell?

Perhaps he had a hobby of collecting valuable objects?

No, aside from that, there was a fundamental question.

“No, before that, how are you planning to take something that huge?”

Even the subspace pockets that were said to be the Apostles’ divine power couldn’t hold objects of this size, as far as he knew.

At that question, Dohyun, who had been pondering for a moment, showed a troubled expression.

“Hmm, that’s true. How would I carry that thing?”

“…?”

Why are you asking me that?

Toward Jei Ruddell, who was blinking with such an expression, Dohyun answered calmly.

“I’ll have to figure it out from now on. For now, I need that thing.”

“…”

The head butler, who had approached the dazed Jei Ruddell, spoke carefully.

“How about trusting and leaving it to him for now?”

“I’d like to do that too, but this isn’t within my authority, is it, head butler?”

“No. We simply don’t touch it out of moral obligation, but the Moon Bell is strictly speaking an object within the castle. And everything within the castle belongs to the Lord. In principle, there’s no problem.”

As he pondered over the head butler’s words, this time Jin Ruddell interjected.

-Are you being stingy about some bell to the hero who saved the city, Jei? Ah, this uncle is very disappointed. In my time, you know? It was proper to give even a house to a benefactor who saved your life without regret.

“…”

-But you can’t give away a bell that just goes ding-dong when it’s not even giving away the castle? I didn’t raise you like that, Jei. Your father would have gladly given it. Isn’t that right, head butler?

“Certainly… Considering the former Lord’s character, I think he would have.”

At this point, Jei Ruddell had no choice.

“Ah, fine! Both of you, please stop. It’s not like I don’t want to give it, you know?”

“Then may I take it?”

“Yes. Of course. I can’t become such a petty Lord that I can’t give a single bell to a hero.”

Finally, when Jei Ruddell, who had completely given up, granted permission, Dohyun clenched his fist.

Then Jin Ruddell, whose eyes met his, lifted his chin with a ‘didn’t I do well?’ expression.

It was a slightly annoying expression, but this time Dohyun readily nodded in acknowledgment.

‘That talkative fellow can be helpful sometimes.’

Given Jei Ruddell’s personality, he probably would have given it eventually anyway, but it was true that thanks to that fellow, he had obtained permission more easily.

-Mm! Truly an excellent retainer.

Even Charlie was very satisfied and didn’t spare his praise.

Having gained this opportunity, Dohyun quickly slipped out to the terrace in case they changed their minds.

[Eye of Truth activates.]

‘Looking at it again, the size really is no joke.’

The massive bell that still appeared red to Dohyun.

It boasted tremendous majesty, visible at a glance even from outside the city.

Woong-

“The bell… It seems like it’s reacting to something.”

“Could it be recognizing the Hero?”

-Wow… It’s just like reading a novel.

The difference from before was that it was ringing as if responding to the key.

This was why Jei Ruddell and the others, who had followed at some point, were exclaiming in wonder. Dohyun chuckled and took back the key from Jei Ruddell, combining it into one.

[The harmony of yin and yang is completed.]

Then a warm yet chilling energy spread as the complete key was formed,

우우우웅—

The bell’s ringing became even more intense.

It seemed as if it was urging him to present the key right away.

Without hesitation, he quickly held out the key, and a brilliant light burst forth.

[The third fragment of fate, ‘Bell of Creation’ responds.]

Light that seemed to express the ominous energy and warm energy in color intertwined and filled the surroundings, and through it, a cheerful notification rang out.

[The dormant negative will of the Dark King awakens.]

[The negative will of the ancient humanity’s Dark King, ‘Har’, manifests.]

And with that came a low voice.

[Finally awakening…]

A chilling sensation from the coldness felt in that voice.

The man who changed the surrounding air just by manifesting had the exact same appearance as the man seen in the King’s Tomb.

However, the atmosphere he gave off was completely different.

Thud.

“Aah…”

An overwhelming presence that made one kneel involuntarily.

The body was speaking before the mind. Don’t you dare raise your head.

‘Har’, who was scanning Jei Ruddell, Jin Ruddell, and the head butler who had faithfully followed that opinion, fixed his gaze on Dohyun.

[Hooh…?]

While everyone else couldn’t overcome the pressure, Dohyun was standing firm.

It wasn’t just Dohyun alone.

Jihad and Eliza, who were standing behind, were also steadfastly keeping their backs straight, and Charlie was gritting his teeth, somehow controlling his trembling body.

[Hero trait resists the overwhelming presence.]

[Cannot completely resist due to the opponent’s high rank.]

[Guardians ‘Jihad Black’ and ‘Eliza’ have naturally high ranks.]

[Resisting the presence.]

‘This is on a completely different level from the will I saw in the King’s Tomb.’

Perhaps he wasn’t called the Dark King for nothing.

The aura was different from the somewhat warm positive will from before.

Well, if he had been stronger as a warrior, he would have been called something like the Battle King instead of the Dark King.

-Kugh…

At the groan that came then, Dohyun glanced sideways at Charlie.

He could see him gritting his teeth and somehow supporting his trembling legs.

Unlike the two creatures who were just somewhat frightened but fine, he was in danger.

It was natural.

Dohyun was receiving help from his traits, and those guys could manage due to their high racial stats, but Charlie was enduring and standing with pure mental strength alone.

[You have quite a decent knight under your command.]

As Har grinned and released his energy, the chilling air became comfortable in an instant.

A sensation as if the heavy gravity pressing down had been lifted.

-Haa, haa…

Charlie, finally able to breathe, gasped for air and swayed on his legs.

-Charlie.

-…Thanks.

Still, thanks to Jihad quickly offering his shoulder for support, he could avoid humiliation.

Jei Ruddel, Jin Ruddell, and the Butler could finally raise their heads to face the owner of this overwhelming presence.

Then they opened their eyes wide in surprise.

“Ah…”

“You couldn’t possibly be…”

-Good Lord…

The three people(?) were so shocked they couldn’t continue speaking.

After repeating only words of disbelief, they soon knelt on one knee and showed respect to Dohyun and Har.

‘Why are they suddenly acting like that?’

Just as Dohyun was about to say something at this strangely familiar scene.

The Dark King opened his mouth with satisfaction.

[They know proper etiquette. So, you’re the one who awakened me?]

“Ah, yes.”

[Hmm… You’ve met Seras and my other personality. That seems to be Heavenly Transformation… Well, fine. I don’t need to examine you further. If you’ve made it this far, you’re qualified.]

The Dark King, who had been muttering while looking at Dohyun’s interior with penetrating detail, added one more comment.

[It’s quite a strange combination to be called our descendants… But that’s not my concern.]

“…”

It was a statement he couldn’t really refute.

He was probably the only person going around with a small spider like a fur ball, a black Goblin, and a tutorial NPC.

The Dark King, having finished his brief fact assault, lightly tapped Dohyun’s forehead.

[Your unstable constitution becomes complete.]

[The Poison King’s constitution takes on perfect form.]

‘Huh?’

At the message saying the unstable thing had been completed, Dohyun immediately checked the information.

[Poison King’s Constitution]

[Grade: Legend]

[Description: Har, who was called the Dark King and Poison King of ancient Humanity.

He had a unique constitution that made him nearly invincible, but he was weak to poison and mental attacks.

Therefore, he directly experienced tens of thousands of deadly poisons and trained repeatedly to create a constitution immune to poison.]

[Immunity: Immune to poisons below Legend grade.]

[Saturation: When taking continuous damage from one attack for a certain time, it is considered poison.]

-Completed with the dwelling of complete will.

‘Wow… This is insane.’

The completed Poison King’s constitution was truly a body immune to all poisons.

An incredibly overpowered constitution that grants immunity to all poisons below Legend grade.

Now he could probably completely block even the Underworld energy that the Outlaw King had spewed.

Essentially, it had become impossible to kill Dohyun with poison.

‘Status ailments don’t work, poison doesn’t work, continuous damage doesn’t work…’

Somehow he was gradually becoming a body without weaknesses.

[Don’t go around getting beaten up everywhere. I don’t acknowledge weaklings.]

“Yes.”

How could he not follow the words of the great Dark King who had made him this way.

As he answered with a grin, Jihad shook his head from behind, but such things weren’t even on his mind right now.

[Getting poisoned is the most pathetic thing. Look at that guy over there. He’s dying because he can’t even overcome such a trivial poison.]

“That guy you mean…”

[That boy. Don’t tell me that weakling is your companion?]

“That person is the Lord of this place.”

[Such a weakling is the Lord…? Humanity has really hit rock bottom these days.]

His muttering words while clicking his tongue weren’t very quiet.

Loud enough for Jei Ruddel, who was somewhat behind, to hear.

The Dark King clicked his tongue as if pathetic while looking at Jei Ruddel with his head deeply bowed, then snapped his fingers.

Then something amazing happened.

“Ah…?”

He felt a sensation as if blocked blood vessels had been cleared, and the poison energy that had settled deep in his body disappeared like smoke.

[The Underworld energy disappears.]

[The poison energy is expelled.]

The purple-tinted skin was no longer there.

Just from that, Jei Ruddel’s complexion had noticeably become healthier.

“Ah…”

“Good Lord.”

The curse that had tormented him for so long and for which there had been no solution was cured so anticlimactically.

Jei Ruddel, who couldn’t believe it at all, opened his mouth blankly.

When he instinctively looked back, the Dark King was no longer there.

[Next is Pratel. Then it’ll be ‘that woman’… It’ll be a bit different from before. It’ll be quite tricky, so do well.]

Having created a miracle yet making no mention of it, he finished what he had to say and disappeared with those words.

Thud.

In that place, there was no longer the Dark King or the giant moon bell.

Just one tiny bell had fallen there.

[The third fragment of fate takes on complete form.]

[You have obtained the third fragment of fate, ‘Bell of Creation’.]

[Fragment of Fate]

-Grade: Main Stream

-Description: The war god Kashiyar who sacrificed himself to save Abtartel. Collect all the fragments of the vessel he left throughout the world to complete fate.

-Fragments of Fate 3 / 10

-When all fragments of fate are collected, the main event will open.

‘So this was the original form of the fragment.’

Unlike the half-broken hourglass of faith, this fragment seemed to have grown huge for some reason.

For Dohyun, it was extremely fortunate.

If that giant size had really been the original, it would have been quite troublesome.

‘With this, that’s 3.’

It was when he felt a strange sense of accomplishment at having reached one-third.

Before he could fully savor that feeling, a message appeared.

[Rank measurement has been completed.]

Finally, the result of the graduation Quest had been determined.

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