The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 194

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Chapter 194

Episode 194.

‘Two Legends… Is this for real?’

Getting one Legend was what I expected.

Whenever I met ancient kings, I always got one.

But who would have thought I’d get two?

And the items weren’t even the end of it.

[Two Legends at Once?]

-Grade: Hero

-Description: A title given to one who obtained two Legend-grade rewards at once.

In the world of adventure, luck is also skill.

The continent recognizes your rare fortune and bestows its blessing upon you.

-Effect: +20% equipment item drop rate when defeating Elite-grade or higher bosses, +6 to all stats

‘Even a Hero title… Jackpot.’

And it’s an option that increases drop rates at that.

Back in the Demroc days.

This was the option Dohyun was most happy about, having been the owner of such despairingly bad luck that one wondered if a person could be so unlucky.

Though he had the Eye of Truth now, the drop rate increase still held special meaning for Dohyun.

‘Can I finally have some hope even for non-guaranteed rewards?’

Even now, he only had equipment obtained from first-time benefits or hidden piece rewards.

He practically had no items obtained just by killing bosses.

Now he could place at least some hope in it.

‘After all, 2% probability in games is tremendous.’

Having experienced dozens of item destructions with that 2%, Dohyun knew this better than anyone.

20% was a whopping 10 times that figure.

It could be called quite excellent.

[Unbelievable… There’s no way you could achieve such a score at this stage when your growth plates haven’t even closed yet?]

Then came a voice filled with shock.

It was Lusir, the Demon King. Her cynical voice was trembling for the first time.

But that was only momentary.

[Hmm… Well, not bad. Seems Kashiyar picked someone useful for once.]

Meeting Dohyun’s eyes, she composed her expression as if nothing had happened.

An innocent look as if nothing had occurred.

When he chuckled at this, she slightly averted her gaze and changed the subject. Dohyun didn’t bother to press the matter either.

[A promise is a promise… I should give a reward befitting the achievement the descendant has shown.]

‘Finally, the Legend reward…!’

For Dohyun, this was something to welcome with both hands raised.

The title was good too, but the main dishes were still the Legend-grade items.

‘What will she give?’

Since she’s the Demon King, would it be magic-related items?

Maybe magical engineering products like what the White Tower Master made?

Or perhaps something else entirely.

Being the Demon King in name, whatever he imagined, she’d give something worthy of expectations!

[Yes, this would be good. It’s too precious to give to you, but… can’t be helped. Since it’s come to this, try using it well.]

At that moment, Lusir, having finished her deliberation, slowly extended her hand.

Soon, her outstretched fingertip lightly touched between the center and left side of his chest.

Flash!

Along with brilliant golden light, he felt a strange energy entering his body. A sensation of circulating throughout his entire body through blood vessels starting from his heart.

The moment his eyes widened at that alien sensation, Item Information appeared.

‘Insane…’

The rewards he confirmed were truly things that made him involuntarily exclaim how insane they were.

Among them, what caught his eye first was the first reward.

[Demon King’s Mana Circuit]

[Grade: Legend]

[Description: Lusir El Reyhard, who was called the Demon King of ancient humanity.

The pinnacle of those who walk the path of magic, a woman whom even the masters of mana marveled at.

She who achieved absolute mastery possessed a mana circuit of unique structure.

This is a portion taken from those numerous mana circuits.

[Absorption: Mana recovery rate increases by 250%, and as mana decreases, recovery rate increases up to a maximum of 400%.]

[Transmission: Magic usage consumption increases by 50%, but all magic-related effect performance is enhanced by 20%.]

‘Maximum 400% increase in mana recovery rate…’

For Dohyun, who was already lacking in mana, the Demon King’s mana circuit was like sweet rain in a drought.

Combined with the Compassionate Light effect of the Holy King’s Emblem, it would be a maximum of 600%.

Even normally, it would rise to 450%. This was a figure where the difference would definitely be felt.

Especially an option more useful in the late game than early game.

‘Since recovery rate is applied as a percentage.’

However, what was slightly disappointing was that due to the Transmission option effect, mana consumption increased when using magic.

For Dohyun, who frequently used Shroud of Darkness, it was a penalty like a flaw in jade.

‘…Still, 20% improvement in magic performance is tremendous.’

An option applied not to just one magic, but to all magic-related effects.

This option alone had sufficient value for Legend grade.

Options that increase magic power were important options that mages searched for with burning eyes.

If it was an option that enhanced the performance of all magic effects, no words were needed.

Shroud of Darkness and Fireball would also be strengthened, so there was nothing bad for Dohyun either.

‘It’ll get even better later when I obtain magic skills. More than that…’

Dohyun, glancing down, gulped nervously.

[Ring of Sealed Unique Magic]

[Grade: Legend]

[Description: One of the five kings of brilliant ancient humanity.

A ring containing the sealed unique magics that only Lusir El Reyhard, the Demon King, used.

Tremendous power can be felt, but the ring is unstable and seems like it would break after one use.

[Unique Magic: One of the Demon King’s unique magics sealed in the ring activates randomly.]

-The ring’s condition is unstable, so it’s destroyed after one use. (0 / 1)

A crude ring with no stats, defense, or magic resistance attached for something called Legend grade.

Even its appearance was old and crude.

But Dohyun was certain this ring would be the masterpiece among today’s rewards.

‘The Demon King’s unique magic… It definitely won’t be an ordinary skill.’

In a way, it was just a one-time use ring.

But that alone was enough.

After all, he could use the unique magic of a king of brilliant ancient humanity and one who stood at the pinnacle of mages.

‘Legend grade for one skill use. It means at least Legend-grade skill effects or higher.’

The randomness was somewhat concerning, but whatever it was, it would certainly be beyond the framework of skills current players could use.

However, there was only one chance.

Depending on how it was used, he could extract Legend-grade or higher benefits, but he could also waste it futilely without gaining anything.

‘I need to use it carefully.’

Dohyun, who decided to use it only at important moments in the future, closed the item window.

Perhaps because one side of his heart felt reassured, a smile was naturally forming.

‘Hmm? It seems the Owner obtained something tremendous? His nostrils are flaring non-stop.’

‘Mmm…! I sense something extraordinary. A Master who has become even stronger than now, this humble sword cannot hide its pride.’

‘Rizariza! Risa!’

Now it was time to half-listen to the fuss from those guys who were getting predictable.

[Time’s up. I thought it would take a while, so I distributed my power to end when the book closes… but thanks to our brilliant descendant, it’s become a miscalculation.]

Lucir’s voice came through, bluntly spitting out the words.

Just as she said, her energy dwelling within Luliel’s body was gradually fading.

The noticeably weakened blue glow was proof of that.

[Next will be the Empire. If it’s the Empire, then that guy… I’m curious how that fellow bound by conviction will evaluate our descendant.]

She grinned and added one last comment.

[Be careful. The Empire will be a stronger and more dangerous city than all the current cities combined. You might be flying high in the current section, but your power still won’t be enough. Especially Ar…]

However, those words couldn’t continue to the end.

The time given to her was shorter than expected.

[The will of Demon King ‘Lusir El Reyhard’ disappears.]

[You obtain the fourth Fragment of Fate, ‘Necklace of Truth’.]

[Main Quest ‘Fourth Fragment of Fate’ has been cleared.]

[Main Quest ‘Fifth Fragment of Fate (1)’ is generated.]

“Hero.”

And at that moment, a voice came from behind.

Though somewhat subdued, the voice carried strength and was one Dohyun knew well.

‘Gilberun?’

He felt startled thinking he might have seen something, but fortunately that didn’t seem to be the case.

“So you were here. Was Luliel with you too?”

“Well, yes.”

“Hmm?”

Luliel, who had already withdrawn her blue glow, was answering nonchalantly.

When he turned around in confusion, Luliel met his eyes and winked. Then she nudged him and whispered quietly.

‘Don’t act obvious. The fact that I’m the Demon King’s familiar should be a secret only you know.’

‘…I understand.’

Though he had many questions, he decided to let it pass for now.

As she said, nothing good would come from revealing their identity as those who oppose the gods.

“I see.”

“…”

The Gilberun he faced had changed somewhat from before.

An utterly calm appearance.

It was the same expression as when they first met, like his soul had left him, but strangely the feeling was different.

So Dohyun found himself asking without thinking.

“…Are you alright?”

He didn’t know why.

Those were just the only words that came out.

Gilberun flinched for a moment, then chuckled and replied.

“I’ve caused you worry. Rather than being alright or not, I’m grateful to you. For saving everyone and making it possible to fulfill her wish.”

“…”

“I will surely repay this debt. You are Pratel’s Hero and Angela’s Hero.”

These weren’t just empty words.

Ding-

[Your relationship with Gilberun has surpassed friendly relations.]

[He truly respects and is grateful to you.]

[You have obtained the title ‘Hero of Pratel’.]

[Hero of Pratel]

-Grade: Hero

-Description: Pratel, the Dream City.

However, in reality it was a vain dream city suffering from a curse.

You who saved a city that suffered in silence, unable to tell anyone.

You who fulfilled all the citizens’ dreams – the citizens will admire and respect you, never forgetting your grace.

-Effect: You establish an overwhelmingly friendly relationship with Pratel.

When you are in crisis, citizens will actively try to help you, and depending on the severity, the king himself will move.

All stats +5

A statement so sincere that even a title and message appeared.

Bow-

Not stopping there, Gilberun even bowed his head.

“To the Hero who saved Pratel, I pay my respects on behalf of Pratel. Pratel will not forget the Hero.”

Speaking calmly, he somehow looked sad yet felt strong.

He was choosing his words for what to say in such a situation when.

[Rank assessment has been completed.]

‘Huh?’

Just then the rank assessment was completed, and soon a festival of numerous messages unfolded.

[Scores were measured considering how many people’s dreams you fulfilled and the desperation and difficulty of those dreams.]

[You have updated the S Rank with 8,341 points.]

[The maximum rank for the 4th Trial is S Rank and cannot be assigned to a higher rank, but considering the overwhelming numbers, you receive enhanced rewards.]

[You recorded 1st place in the rankings with unbelievable numbers.]

[You achieved an unbelievable Achievement, activating the title ‘Unbelievable Numbers’.]

[All stats increase by +5.]

[The effect of Throne of Time Attack activates. All stats increase by +5.]

[There has been a change in the 4th Trial rankings.]

[S Rank rewards are given.]

…

[It is recorded in the Adventure Log.]

And this notification didn’t just appear in front of Dohyun.

Ding- Ding-

Ding-

“Drink drink! Eat and di… Huh? What’s this.”

“Huh?”

“Eh? A message? Don’t tell me…?”

Messages appeared simultaneously above countless players who were busy enjoying the festival.

“You there, what’s wrong? Why did you suddenly stop dancing?”

“Ah come on! Let go. That’s not what’s important right now.”

“…No way, right?”

“Don’t tell me… How long has it been since he caused chaos.”

So the players stopped dancing and drinking, looking at each other.

A somehow familiar feeling made the thought ‘surely not’ flash through their minds.

And that ‘surely not’ was exactly right.

[The 4th Trial rankings have changed.]

[4th Trial Rankings]

-1st place: Kaiser S Rank [8,341 points]

-2nd place: Barion S Rank [1,923 points]

-3rd place: Yamamoto A+ Rank [1,130 points]

-4th place: Lepiass A+ Rank [1,098 points]

-5th place: Ast A Rank [996 points]

…

-9th place: Berjhe B+ Rank [863 points]

-10th place: Hayate B+ Rank [859 points]

“This crazy…!”

“Holy shit, 8,341 points?? What the hell did I just see.”

“Wooooaaahhh!!”

“This, this is insane! This isn’t the time to be celebrating! Get back out there and write an article!”

“Ah, damn it… I just finished writing my article and came back.”

Kaiser had once again defied everyone’s expectations and written a new chapter in history.

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