The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 219

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Chapter 219

 

Episode 219.

 

Gamillion Adran.

 

A hidden NPC and ally of the successor whom he met through Kashiyar’s forced teleportation.

 

Though their encounter was brief, lasting only a few days, it remained vividly etched in his memory.

 

‘It was quite dynamic, after all.’

 

From nearly dying to Gaemin the Destroyer to the sudden deduction game.

 

And then the opening of the Abyss’s eye, encountering various monsters along with a powerful being from the Abyss.

 

Without a doubt, there had never been a more tense moment.

 

Considering it happened in the second city, which belonged to the early stages, it was an absurdly massive scale.

 

And setting all that aside, even just looking at Gamillion himself, there were many impressive aspects.

 

He had many curious talents and skills…

 

‘Since Gamillion, the only NPC I could call an ally was Luliel.’

 

But even Luliel merely gave trials as a familiar of an ancient Demon King.

 

She didn’t provide proper information or act as a true ally.

 

Though things might be different now that he’d come to the Empire, based on everything so far, it was fair to consider Gamillion the sole ally of the ‘Kashiyar’s Successor’ class.

 

That’s why he felt both pleased and bewildered.

 

Surely before Dohyun received the Holy King’s Mark and crossed over to Sargis.

 

He had bid farewell saying he would investigate any connections to the ancient kings in his own way.

 

‘…Why are you here?’

 

How was he running a shop in the Empire?

 

It was truly a perplexing situation.

 

Gamillion seemed equally surprised, his eyes widening, but only briefly. Soon he let out a hearty chuckle and spoke casually.

 

“I didn’t expect to see you here, Successor.”

 

“…That’s what I’m saying. Why are you here?”

 

Dohyun glanced around with a confused expression.

 

And rightfully so.

 

This was a general goods store. It didn’t suit Gamillion, who had been a Caretaker, at all.

 

“Hehe, this is my second identity in the Empire. For gathering secret information, there’s nothing better than being a humble old shopkeeper that no one suspects.”

 

“Ah.”

 

Dohyun immediately understood.

 

In Brion, being a Caretaker would give access to lots of information, but here it would be meaningless.

 

Rather, everyone would treat him with respect or be careful not to let information leak.

 

‘For gathering information, nothing beats being a general goods merchant.’

 

But still, he wondered if there really wasn’t a single person who would recognize his face.

 

“People are surprisingly uninterested in others. With a simple perception-disrupting ring, they just think of me as some shabby old man and move on.”

 

“I see.”

 

“It also helps that I wasn’t such a famous Caretaker.”

 

As Dohyun nodded, having all his questions answered, Gamillion changed the subject.

 

“By the way… I heard the news. There was a power struggle between Disciples. I had no idea you were at the center of it. I was so shocked when I first heard…”

 

“…It just ended up that way somehow.”

 

“I don’t care about those who became puppets of the vile gods… But I didn’t expect you to overcome the continent’s trials and reach here so quickly.”

 

Gamillion seemed quite surprised as he said this.

 

It was natural, since Dohyun had reached the Empire in less than two months since they parted.

 

This was truly an insane pace.

 

-Hmm! It’s only natural for Master.

 

At Gamillion’s admiration, Charlie crossed his arms and nodded with satisfaction.

 

And far from being put off by Charlie’s reaction, Gamillion went even further.

 

“Indeed… That Person’s judgment was correct. As a servant, I’m moved. I’ll assist you splendidly from the side, Successor.”

 

-Mm, a very good attitude. Master will surely praise your contributions.

 

‘…Stop it, you two.’

 

Dohyun was shaking his head at the well-matched pair when Gamillion, catching his eye, suddenly exclaimed as if remembering something and changed the topic.

 

“But your being here means you’ve found all the Fragments of Fate in Sargis and Pratel, right?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Hoho… The Lord of Sargis wouldn’t have handed it over easily.”

 

“I did have trouble with that.”

 

Seeing Gamillion’s sly smile made him think the man had quite bad taste.

 

He remembered how Gamillion had known the Fragment of Fate in Sargis was a giant bell but hadn’t told him.

 

“Hehe, my apologies. It’s Lord Kashiyar’s policy that the Successor must discover things personally. And besides, knowing about it wouldn’t have helped you obtain it.”

 

“…Well, that’s true.”

 

“But I really didn’t know about Pratel either. I couldn’t figure out anything about that place. So I was quite surprised.”

 

“I’m sure you were.”

 

“Ahem, it seems this old man has upset you. How about this then?”

 

Gamillion approached and lowered his voice to a whisper.

 

“A clue about the Fragment of Fate in the Empire.”

 

“…!”

 

“I knew you’d be interested.”

 

Seeing Dohyun’s eyes widen, Gamillion smiled with satisfaction as if he’d expected this.

 

Though it was somewhat annoying, Dohyun decided to listen obediently.

 

‘He’s offering to tell me something that would take at least a week of grinding to find? I can’t pass this up.’

 

He’d been at a loss for how to find clues about this Fragment of Fate, so this more than made up for the earlier teasing.

 

Even that wrinkled face suddenly looked… well, not handsome, but at least likeable.

 

“First, I should mention this. You know that the Fragments of Fate contain not only Lord Kashiyar’s essence, but also that of the ancient kings, right?”

 

“Yes.”

 

At Dohyun’s attentive posture, Gamillion began speaking with a serious expression.

 

“The prophecy passed down through our family for generations speaks of a prophesied successor who will inherit Lord Kashiyar’s will appearing when the thousand-year promise ends. There was no mention of ancient kings in it.”

 

“…”

 

“So I investigated why it differs from the prophecy, but… unfortunately, I haven’t discovered any information yet. I’m just speculating that it was a smokescreen to deceive the gods. Ah, please wait a moment.”

 

Snap-

 

[Hidden NPC Gamillion Adran activates Silence Room.]

 

Even when he stopped talking to cast Silence Room, Dohyun stood quietly.

 

He was already familiar with it from having seen it before.

 

After confirming the soundproofing, Gamillion continued.

 

“I’m sorry for asking for time but not learning anything.”

 

“It’s fine.”

 

Since he’d learn about it eventually while clearing the main quest, Dohyun didn’t mind much.

 

He was more curious about the clue regarding the Fragment of Fate.

 

As if reading his mind, Gamillion finally got to the main point.

 

“Fortunately, a few days ago, I obtained information about the Fragment of Fate in the Empire.”

 

“…Where is it?”

 

“I don’t know.”

 

“?”

 

…? What kind of nonsensical answer was that?

 

At such a confident “I don’t know,” Dohyun made a dumbfounded expression, and Gamillion coughed and looked away.

 

“Ahem. I only got the clue a few days ago, so there wasn’t enough time to determine the exact location. I didn’t know you’d arrive this quickly…”

 

“…”

 

Though it was absurd, he couldn’t really blame him.

 

The main quest had already started three years earlier than scheduled.

 

To make matters worse, Dohyun had cleared all the trials at an insane pace, so there was bound to be an absolute shortage of time.

 

To make matters worse, Dohyeon had broken through all the trials at an insane speed, so there was bound to be an absolute shortage of time.

 

“I don’t know the exact location yet, but there is someone I suspect might possess a fragment of fate.”

 

“Who is it? You’re not going to say you don’t know again, are you?”

 

“…Ahem. How could that be? Given the circumstances, I also find this credible, so it’s reliable information.”

 

“So who is it?”

 

“A Prince.”

 

Dohyun, who had been listlessly picking his ear, suddenly stopped.

 

Dohyun blinked and asked back.

 

“A Prince? The Emperor’s son?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“…Which Prince? The 1st Prince? Or the 2nd Prince?”

 

“That’s what’s ambiguous… They say both of them emanate a heterogeneous aura presumed to be fragments of fate.”

 

“…?”

 

Does that make sense?

 

Unless there are two fragments of fate…

 

‘…Wait. Could there be two fragments in the Empire?’

 

He’d never thought of it since it had never happened before, but it wasn’t impossible.

 

There were five fragments remaining, and he had been puzzled about arriving at the Empire so early.

 

‘For something the size of the Empire, it wouldn’t be unreasonable.’

 

Of course, it was just speculation.

 

It was only somewhat credible; there was a high possibility it wasn’t true.

 

Even if there were two, it was strange that both Princes would conveniently share those two fragments.

 

‘I heard the Princes don’t get along very well.’

 

The place Players knew the most information about was none other than the Empire.

 

From the Imperial Household to the Mage Tower, Knight’s Castle, and so on.

 

It had the most factions, and the most Players were distributed throughout the Empire, so naturally they gathered information.

 

According to the information passed down to Players, the 1st Prince and 2nd Prince didn’t get along.

 

The tyrannical 1st Prince who would cut off arms first and ask questions later when displeased.

 

The 2nd Prince with gentle character showing the qualities of a wise ruler.

 

Like oil and water that couldn’t mix, they were destined to oppose each other.

 

Though he was still holding on, the Emperor was at an age where he could die of old age at any time.

 

If the Emperor died, one of those two would become Emperor, so the opposition structure would only grow larger.

 

‘Whatever the case, I’ll only know once I enter the Imperial Capital.’

 

This time it was the Imperial Capital after the Castle Lord…

 

It wasn’t even surprising anymore.

 

Whether it was the system’s trick or not, fragments of fate were always in places like this.

 

He tried to act immediately, but unfortunately, as always, there was an obstacle.

 

“Disciples without permission cannot enter the Imperial Capital.”

 

“Then how can I get in?”

 

“There are several methods, but ultimately it’s about receiving the Emperor’s recognition… A recommendation letter from the Empire’s Mage Tower Leader or Castle Lord is typical.”

 

“I see.”

 

[You have cleared the Main Quest, ‘Fifth Fragment of Fate (1)’.]

 

[Chain Quest, ‘Fifth Fragment of Fate (2)’ has occurred.]

 

[Fifth Fragment of Fate (2)]

 

-Grade: Main Quest, Class Quest

 

-Description: You heard clues about the fifth fragment of fate from Gamillion Adran. It’s presumed to be in the Imperial Household, so enter the Imperial Capital and search for clues.

 

-Quest Success: Chain Quest Fifth Fragment of Fate (3) occurs.

 

-Quest Failure: Fifth Fragment of Fate (3) Quest disappears.

 

-Time Limit: None.

 

Dohyun nodded and looked at Gamillion.

 

Then Gamillion, whose eyes met his, tilted his head.

 

“Why are you looking at me?”

 

“I heard there are procedures to meet the Mage Tower Leader or Castle Lord.”

 

“Yes, that’s correct.”

 

“…”

 

So he meant for him to give a recommendation letter to meet them like in Brion, but Gamillion just answered calmly as if wondering what the problem was.

 

When really no Quest appeared, Dohyun finally asked directly.

 

“Well, isn’t there something like a recommendation letter? Or could you give me some kind of hint?”

 

“Ah! That’s what you were talking about!”

 

Dohyun’s expression brightened at Gamillion’s laughing face as he exclaimed.

 

As expected, he was planning not to send him away empty-handed!

 

But as they say, you have to listen to Korean words until the end.

 

“Do you know where this place is?”

 

“This place… Isn’t it a General Goods Store?”

 

“Yes. That’s right. I’m just a mere merchant. Hehe.”

 

“…”

 

Gamillion said that, then clenched his fist and spoke boldly.

 

“The great Kashiyar said that if someone is his successor, they should naturally seize it with their own power.”

 

“…”

 

“Well, though we rarely write recommendation letters for ordinary Disciples… especially recommendation letters from Mage Tower Leaders or Castle Lords needed to go to the Imperial Capital have only happened twice so far! But what does that matter?”

 

“…It seems important though?”

 

He asked back like that, but Gamillion had resolute eyes.

 

“I believe in you, successor. If you are the successor who inherits Kashiyar’s will, wouldn’t you naturally succeed? Isn’t that right, successor’s knight?”

 

-Hmm! Of course. Who wouldn’t acknowledge my Master’s greatness after seeing it?

 

-…That guy’s not normal either. Eliza, let’s step back.

 

-Rizariza…

 

Watching the two who found common ground and the two who quietly stepped back, Dohyun sighed.

 

In the end, what he was saying was this.

 

‘Figure it out yourself.’

 

Since he gave information, figure out how to get the recommendation letter and find the fragment yourself.

 

Dohyun gave up his lingering hopes, wondering what he expected from Gamillion who had made him run errands in Brion too.

 

At least he had found a path.

 

This gave Dohyun two choices now.

 

The Mage Tower, or the Knight’s Castle.

 

‘So, where should I try going?’

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