The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 213

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Chapter 213

 

Episode 213.

 

Whoooosh- Crackle!

 

Kwaaaaang!

 

-The power is insane;;

 

-Is that really a trait? Why is it so strong. Even legendary skills pale in comparison.

 

-It’s a transcendent trait. Plus if it’s a flame sword… well, that says it all. Famous for being a PvP monster.

 

-Sword energy and flame sword… Ugh, the stacking damage is terrifying.

 

Every time the Burning Will Sword was swung, it burned through the air as flames blazed fiercely.

 

Everything touched by the flames was burning away.

 

In just a few minutes since the battle began, the entire surrounding area had become a sea of fire.

 

Standing above it were only Kaiser, covered in blood with burns all over his body, and Berjhe slowly approaching to tighten the noose.

 

“Where did that leisurely attitude go, Kaiser. You look just like a fleeing rat.”

 

“…Well. For all that, you haven’t landed a proper hit yet.”

 

“Hehe… Does it look that way to you?”

 

Dohyun tried to provoke in response to Berjhe’s mockery, but Berjhe paid no mind.

 

Rather, he leisurely spread both arms as if telling him to look around.

 

“Look around you. There’s nowhere left for you to run.”

 

“…”

 

That guy was right.

 

More than half the stage, which had become even narrower due to the tightening encirclement, was on fire.

 

This was the terrifying aspect of the Burning Will Sword.

 

The flames of the flame sword came from burning one’s will.

 

They couldn’t be extinguished by ordinary methods, and because they spread easily, they scattered unquenchable flames across the terrain.

 

Once they caught fire like that, one had to suffer from persistent DoT damage.

 

[Poison King Constitution activates.]

 

[You have taken continuous damage from the same attack for a certain period.]

 

[Saturation effect activates, treating damage as poison.]

 

[Immunity effect makes you immune to poisons below Hero grade.]

 

The fortunate thing was that Dohyun had the Poison King Constitution, so he didn’t need to worry about DoT damage.

 

“Truly a mysterious skill. To think continuous damage doesn’t work… Is that your unique skill? Or perhaps it could be a graduation reward.”

 

Berjhe spoke as if he found it fascinating as always, but soon shrugged his shoulders.

 

“Well, it doesn’t matter. My flame sword’s main strength isn’t continuous damage anyway.”

 

“…”

 

It wasn’t a bluff.

 

Continuous damage was just an additional element.

 

The true power of the flame sword lay in granting the caster stronger power as the surroundings burned or as stronger will was manifested.

 

[The will of fire is immense.]

 

[All stats, damage, and speed have greatly increased in proportion to the will’s flame.]

 

Thanks to that, the current Berjhe was completely different from before.

 

He was overwhelming in every aspect, showing such powerful force that even blocking would cause damage.

 

So Dohyun had no choice but to focus on evasion.

 

‘If I touch the flames, the fire spreads, and then that guy becomes even stronger.’

 

Even without suffering continuous damage, it became a situation where he had to avoid the fire.

 

To think that was the effect of just one trait.

 

‘Is this transcendence?’

 

If Berjhe, who had only undergone transcendence once, was this strong, how powerful must those called the Top 10 Guild Masters be?

 

A smile formed on Dohyun’s lips at the unimaginable power.

 

It was a fighting spirit and anticipation he hadn’t felt in a very long time since reaching the peak in Demroc.

 

A new path he didn’t know. Countless powerful opponents.

 

Thump thump.

 

His heart raced at becoming a challenger who had stepped down from the throne to break into dojos, but now wasn’t the time for that.

 

“This isn’t the time to be distracted.”

 

Berjhe had approached at such speed that even reacting properly wasn’t enough to dodge, slashing Dohyun’s side.

 

Crackle-

 

Flames erupted from the cut as a warning message sounded.

 

[Health is below 20%.]

 

[Be careful!]

 

‘Has it been about 2 minutes?’

 

In just 2 minutes, 30% of his health had vanished.

 

This had happened in such a short time that the cooldown for Lightning Dragon Descent hadn’t even finished yet.

 

Meanwhile, that guy still had over 50% of his health remaining.

 

He had tried his best to counter and attack, but since that flame sword was activated, it had been difficult to close the gap.

 

[Mana is below 15%.]

 

As a result, he had no choice but to pour out mana in a short time, exceeding what the Demon King’s mana circuit could handle.

 

‘Mana drains faster because of the Guardian Deity’s blessing.’

 

How did he keep getting skills that continuously consumed mana?

 

Thanks to that, not only his health but even his mana was running out.

 

-Ah… Is this how it ends?

 

-What now. If he loses here, infinite spawn killing will begin.

 

-Is that possible with the Guardian Deity’s blessing?

 

-What, is the Guardian Deity’s blessing invincible? If they’re determined to spawn kill, it’s not like there’s no answer.

 

“Damn it, that bastard acted all confident about one-on-one combat, what is he doing now?”

 

In a situation that looked like a crisis to anyone, the chat room atmosphere was gloomy, and Ast, watching it, was nervously shaking his leg constantly.

 

It had been a long time since he’d seen that guy pushed back so much.

 

“Well, there was no transcendence or traits in Demroc, so this must be his first experience… Ugh, this is why I asked so many times if he could handle it.”

 

Hearing about something and actually experiencing it must be different.

 

He had heard that Berjhe had transcended but still acted confident, so he trusted and left it to him, but if he’d known it would be like this, he should have put him in a guild earlier.

 

Ast scratched his head vigorously and glared at the tablet screen as if trying to bore through it.

 

“You bastard, you’re not the type to be defeated so easily. Show me something… Hm?”

 

That’s when it happened.

 

Ast’s leg shaking stopped as he discovered something.

 

After staring quietly at the screen for a while, a strange light appeared in his eyes.

 

“That guy… that look in his eyes is familiar.”

 

Not just the look in his eyes.

 

Even that guy’s characteristic annoying expression was familiar.

 

And soon Ast could realize the source of the familiarity.

 

It was literally familiar because he’d seen it often. Kaiser had made that kind of look and expression countless times.

 

“Ha, that bastard. Even in this situation, he’s still hiding something?”

 

And whenever that happened, he would always pull off something extraordinary.

 

When he first encountered the Red Dragon too.

 

When a boss appeared while he was near death too.

 

When he charged alone into a guild to cause havoc despite everyone saying he would lose too.

 

He had made that expression before creating amazing results every time.

 

‘I don’t know what he’s hiding, but if there’s a way, show it quickly. Don’t make people nervous.’

 

That was the moment.

 

As if hearing his inner thoughts, red energy began seeping out from Kaiser’s body as he suddenly stopped still.

 

“Wait, that couldn’t be…?”

 

Ast’s eyes widened.

 

That was because it was a skill far too familiar.

 

-Huh? What’s that?

 

-It’s here, Madness!

 

-Oh my, is he showing it off!

 

-Kaiser’s 2nd phase signature Madness appeared, right?

 

It was the effect of Kukkudakkukku’s signature skill, Madness, being activated.

 

Now it had also become the skill that announced Kaiser’s 2nd phase.

 

Even when Kaiser seemed to be losing, he always showed scenes of turning the tide after activating Madness.

 

But this time was different.

 

“Madness… I finished investigating your patterns long ago.”

 

“…”

 

“I’m saying something like that isn’t a threat factor!”

 

There was no way Berjhe, who had been obsessed with Kaiser, wouldn’t have grasped such information.

 

He had finished his calculations long ago.

 

While it was true that the +12 enhancement spam and unexpected specs due to legendary skills were facts, even considering that, Kaiser was still below him.

 

Swoosh- Crack!

 

Berjhe moved one step faster than Kaiser, who had become faster using Madness, and grabbed his arm.

 

Berjhe gripped it tightly as if to crush it and smiled coldly.

 

“That pattern is no different from your killing route. I’ve already figured out the activation conditions. Maybe against a boss, but no one would just let themselves be hit by something like that.”

 

Saying so, Berjhe glanced to the side.

 

[Unique ability ‘Piercing Gaze’ is activated.]

 

[Analyzing the gap with the target.]

 

[The opponent is of lower caliber. An easy victory is anticipated.]

 

‘As expected. I have the advantage.’

 

Piercing Gaze didn’t simply analyze stats alone.

 

During combat, abilities and strength were bound to change, and Berjhe’s unique ability was to grasp all of that in real time.

 

Though it had the disadvantage of only activating when directly encountering the opponent.

 

Using this application, Berjhe could judge winning and losing battles and move accordingly.

 

‘This is a winning battle.’

 

And this was the former.

 

Finally, he could bring Kaiser, that damn bastard, to his knees.

 

[The Sword of Burning Will senses the user’s powerful determination.]

 

[The flame of will becomes immensely large.]

 

[Would you like to use Slash?]

 

Whoooosh-

 

The fire sword, responding to that will, emitted the most brilliant flames.

 

“It’s been enjoyable, Kaiser. When you revive, let’s meet again. Though you won’t be able to use tricks anymore then.”

 

At the same time, Berjhe’s fire sword was swung,

 

Flaaaash-

 

Boom!

 

A massive flame demon covered the front as a pillar of fire shot up.

 

[Sword Aura, Slash has been used.]

 

[The fire slash of the Sword of Burning Will has been used.]

 

Overlapping slash.

 

Berjhe’s ultimate instant burst skill.

 

It was damage that Kaiser, who now had less than 20% health remaining, couldn’t withstand.

 

‘Keheheh… This is the end, Kaiser.’

 

The moment Berjhe was certain of victory.

 

Berjhe’s lips, which had been curling up coldly, froze at the silhouette faintly visible beyond the pillar of fire.

 

The owner of the black silhouette reflected in his trembling pupils was none other than Kaiser.

 

Step, step.

 

Contrary to expectations, Kaiser was surprisingly unharmed.

 

Without even a trace of being scorched by fire, he was slowly walking through the pillar of fire.

 

“…How on earth.”

 

It was impossible.

 

This was a devastating burst skill that even ogres couldn’t withstand.

 

The strongest dealing skill that could only be used once per day.

 

A guy who had just crossed over to the Empire, a guy with only 20% health left, withstood it?

 

The barrier that bastard often used wasn’t at a level to withstand this.

 

Of course, Dohyun hadn’t withstood it.

 

[God’s Tear has been used.]

 

[Entering invincible state for 2 seconds. (Cooldown 90 minutes)]

 

‘If I didn’t have this, that would have been really dangerous just now.’

 

God’s Tear, received as an enhanced S-rank reward for graduating Pratel in first place.

 

He had simply ignored it with its invincibility effect.

 

2 seconds.

 

It wasn’t a very long time, but with good timing, he could withstand any attack at least once.

 

“You’re too predictable in your thinking. Who would let themselves get hit when you advertise so openly that you’re going to use your ultimate skill?”

 

In that sense, nullifying Berjhe’s slash, which he used while directly announcing he was using his ultimate skill, was something he could do with his eyes closed.

 

“…I don’t know what method you used, but it doesn’t matter. You’re in a situation lacking both health and mana.”

 

Not knowing this fact, Berjhe was momentarily flustered by the incomprehensible situation, but quickly regained his composure.

 

He was just flustered; the situation wasn’t bad.

 

No, it was actually good.

 

He had only wanted to show an impactful finish to the public, and nothing would change just because he didn’t have his slash.

 

‘Rather, now that he’s shown his hand, I’m the one with the advantage.’

 

His unique ability, used once more, still told him he had the advantage.

 

There would be no surprises. That’s what he thought.

 

“Mana? Who said I was lacking?”

 

“…?”

 

Until blue droplets formed under Kaiser’s eyes.

 

[Using the second ability of God’s Tear.]

 

[Temporarily no mana consumption. (Cooldown 70 minutes)]

 

The second ability of God’s Tear.

 

This was truly the secret weapon Dohyun was aiming for.

 

“Now I can finally use it properly.”

 

Dohyun grinned and gripped Cheonbyeon tightly.

 

[Using the Mark of the Holy King.]

 

[The power of faith is activated, reducing all skill cooldowns by 65%.]

 

[Thunder Dragon Descent can be used.]

 

…

 

[Shroud in Darkness can be used.]

 

The skill combination he couldn’t use when defeating Luidra due to insufficient mana.

 

Even after obtaining the Demon King’s mana circuit, it had such extreme mana consumption that he couldn’t readily use it, but now he could activate it without worry.

 

[Using Thunder Dragon Descent.]

 

Thunder Dragon Descent activated as always.

 

But it was slightly different from usual.

 

[Using Shroud in Darkness on Thunder Dragon Descent.]

 

[The thunder dragon is affected by Shroud in Darkness and gains darkness attributes.]

 

[Approaching the power of the black dragon through an abnormal route.]

 

[Additional darkness attribute effects are applied, simultaneously possessing the auras of thunder dragon and black dragon.]

 

With numerous messages concluding, black sparks flew in the sky, summoning dark clouds.

 

—–!!!

 

With a flash, blue lightning and black lightning struck down above Dohyun.

 

“Aaaahhh!”

 

“Sh, shit, what the hell is this!?”

 

The guild members hurriedly retreated as the two bolts of lightning covered the surrounding area.

 

Among them, many sat dazed after falling on their backsides.

 

What appeared before them was the charred surrounding area and.

 

Crackle- Sizzle-

 

“Crazy…”

 

Berjhe, who was kneeling on one knee in a blackened state as if struck directly by lightning.

 

And Kaiser’s figure, standing leisurely with black sparks flying from his hair dyed black as if expressing black lightning itself.

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