The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 286

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Chapter 286

Episode 286.

[You have defeated the liberated ‘Commander of the 4th Legion of Ruin’.]

[The Commander has been defeated, halting the abyssal transformation and closing the Eye of the Abyss.]

[You have successfully dispelled the deep darkness dwelling in the Labyrinth of Denial.]

[Labyrinth conquest successful.]

[Conquest rankings will be determined based on contribution.]

[Measuring…]

As the darkness lifted and messages appeared, the eerie voice grew faint.

[…Tch. Is it postponed again this time…?]

[How fortunate… vessel…]

[I found the owner of the lost swordsmanship… so there was some gain…]

The gradually fading voice soon scattered without finishing.

Then the sensation of being constricted all over disappeared as well.

The watching gazes had vanished.

[The Eye of the Abyss has closed.]

[The beings of the abyss return to their dwelling place.]

As if proving this, the land that had undergone abyssal transformation returned to its original form, and soon thunderous cheers erupted.

“My God…!”

“We actually did it?”

“Crazy, this is absolutely crazy!!”

“Uaaahhhhh!!!!”

These were Guild Members who had been pushed to their limits.

From those embracing each other in overwhelming emotion to those stripping off their armor and roaring in triumph.

Everyone was savoring the joy of victory.

It wasn’t just the Guild Members.

“God has led us to victory.”

“Ah, great Kashin…”

“Kamen.”

“The Cult Leader has done it!”

“Wooooh!”

The Kashin Church members standing firm and showing respect despite being on the verge of collapse.

And beside them, the cult members praising Cheonma.

Though the clash of religions made for an odd picture, each was enjoying victory in their own way.

“Phew, it’s finally over.”

“That bastard isn’t going to get back up again, right? This is making me anxious as hell.”

“If you’re going to say horrible things, shut up.”

“Definitely… among all the bosses we’ve faced in the past year, that was the most annoying one.”

“Hehe, don’t worry since it’s definitely dead.”

Was it finally sinking in?

The Empress, Ast, and the other party members sighed and leaned their exhausted bodies.

The Sword Master, who smiled gently at this, also sheathed his sword.

But one person alone.

‘…I can’t believe it.’

Only Ahdeo couldn’t rest comfortably.

It wasn’t that the victory achieved after all those twists and turns wasn’t sweet.

The moment they first defeated it was more satisfying than any other time.

That tingling feeling in his chest was definitely exhilaration.

‘Six of the Top 10 Guilds participated in the labyrinth conquest.’

Cheonoechen, Leonore, Babylon, The King, and Aegis and Cheonma Divine Cult.

Moreover, counting just the masters, it was seven, not six.

Though hiding their identity with a mask, the one who handled long-range support was definitely Harrington, even if you looked at them upside down.

‘In this situation, the main characters of the stage are Kaiser and his Comrades…’

It hurt his pride, but he had to acknowledge it.

The protagonists of this conquest were Kaiser’s party.

No, if you had to pick the main character among them, it was undoubtedly Kaiser.

Because he was there, they could hold the Commander’s aggro and overcome the final phase as well.

‘To be outdone by someone who hasn’t even reached max level, what a ridiculous sight.’

Especially now when the meme ‘Kaiser > Top 10 Guilds’ was already circulating.

Wasn’t this just proving that meme?

Moreover, Demian and Leon couldn’t even participate and met their end defeated in the war against Kaiser, so there was nothing to say.

‘He’s a dangerous man.’

Even now he’s like this, but his growth isn’t finished.

How strong will he become when he reaches level 100 and undergoes transcendence?

It was frightening just to imagine, and he even gained the powerful force called the Kashin Church.

Though it might not be an official affiliated force, public perception wouldn’t see it that way.

‘Many things will change going forward.’

A new wind would blow through the Empire.

And that wind would definitely not be in a peaceful direction for the Top 10 Guilds.

Suddenly Ahdeo’s gaze turned toward Kaiser.

Everyone was exhausted, but among them, his condition looked particularly poor.

‘Right now…’

I could kill him.

Perhaps I should deal with him now.

Though such thoughts occurred to him, Ahdeo chuckled and turned his head.

‘Two years is about time for change.’

There’s no such thing as an eternal throne in this world.

Especially if it’s a game, that was even more the reality.

New powerhouses emerge, and stagnant thrones step down – a natural phenomenon.

That’s all there is to it.

‘…Is it the opposite?’

It was like a stagnant throne returning to drive out the new powerhouse who had newly claimed the throne.

Thinking this way made Ahdeo feel unnecessarily uncomfortable, but he soon shook his head.

‘Demian, he crossed the line.’

He couldn’t do the same thing himself.

His pride wouldn’t allow it.

‘I look forward to the day we meet again.’

Wondering what he’d look like then and what kind of meeting it would be, Ahdeo leisurely left the labyrinth.

“What’s with that bastard? Suddenly acting all cool?”

“I don’t know, just leave him be.”

“Right, the rewards we’re about to get are more important. Who has time to worry about some Paladin?”

Of course, the party members paid no attention to Ahdeo at all.

Leaving behind Ahdeo who departed alone with applause, they were bustling with excitement.

“First place will probably be that Kaiser guy… want to bet on rankings among ourselves?”

“Why, we might be first place. What if I’m first place as a plot twist?”

“…Now that I look at it, it’s not just your body that’s slow but your brain too. Just a big head with no substance.”

“Why does this bitch always go crazy when she sees me?”

“Ah, so what rank do you think we’ll get? Hurry up and bet on something before the measurement is complete.”

“Hmm.”

Ast getting one-sidedly roasted by the Empress and Cheonma.

Seeing the Sword Master laughing beside them, Dohyun finally set down Cheonbyeon and let out a sigh.

‘It’s really over.’

He could finally feel that the damn difficult battle had truly ended.

It really was an unprecedented level of difficulty.

If there hadn’t been the Binding Snare, or if he hadn’t awakened the Third Form at the right timing.

Or if the Sword Master hadn’t arrived at the right moment.

If even one of those three hadn’t aligned, it would have been him who fell, not the Commander.

‘A Commander who lost his reason, was it?’

Then how strong must the other Commanders be, and what about the powerful beings of the abyss who reign above them?

‘Moon Order, the abyss, gods, and ancient humanity…’

There was still a very long way to go.

Though Dohyun naturally sighed, he soon shook his head.

‘Well, I’ll manage somehow.’

Hadn’t he achieved victory anyway?

Both in the war against the Top 10 Guilds and in the Commander raid.

So for now, it was right to focus on the rewards he would soon receive, as his companions said.

-Owner! I knew you could do it!

-Rizariza!

-To display such amazing swordsmanship… where are Master’s limits? This humble sword is once again in awe of Master’s greatness.

Dohyun chuckled as he watched the Guardians approaching with their usual fuss.

-Risa!

-Hey, you again…!

While stepping on Jihad’s head and stroking Eliza’s cheek with his index finger as she jumped onto his shoulder.

A captivating voice was heard.

“I believed in you, my god.”

It was the Fanatic.

Her voice that seemed to enchant men’s hearts matched her appearance well, but her solemn tone that didn’t match it made her a mysterious woman.

Meeting her clear eyes, she placed her hand on her chest and bowed respectfully.

‘Ah. Come to think of it, that person was there.’

‘Rizariza.’

Due to the continuous chaotic battles, they hadn’t been able to have a proper conversation, but it was true that she had helped him.

Since it was true that he had saved his life thanks to them, Dohyun spoke sincerely.

“Thank you for helping me. The same goes for the Kashin Church… members.”

It felt strange to say Kashin Church with his own mouth, but when he spoke despite the embarrassment, what was this?

Rather, they showed signs of not knowing what to do.

“Ah, to say such things to lowly me… please lower your words, my god.”

“That will not do. O Kashin.”

“Please treat us carelessly.”

“Before the great light of Kashin, we are beings worth less than rolling stones.”

“Please lower your speech.”

Looking restless as if apologetic, they began prostrating themselves completely.

“Aah…”

“Please forgive us…”

They looked as if they were repenting for committing an unforgivable sin.

Even those going to confession wouldn’t repent to this extent.

‘What did I even do?’

As he laughed hollowly, wondering if someone had collectively gaslighted them, Jihad’s eyes turned cold.

‘Owner, you were a scary person.’

‘It’s not me.’

‘Risa…’

‘I said it’s not me?’

‘Hmm! What an excellent mindset. You deserve praise, so let me say a word.’

‘…I don’t know anymore.’

As he shook his head at Charlie’s satisfied words.

Dohyun, who had been looking around at the Kashin Church people, asked as if something was strange.

“Why isn’t that person coming over?”

“That person you speak of… ah.”

When Dohyun asked while looking in one direction, the Fanatic who turned her head that way let out an exclamation of understanding.

There stood the masked archer, Harrington.

“He says he has committed many sins and cannot face you directly yet. He is an excellent believer.”

“…What is this now.”

Are there no normal people in the Kashin Church?

Or do they become strange after joining the Kashin Church?

This isn’t even a question of which came first, the egg or the chicken.

Seeing the leader of a major force acting like this naturally raised philosophical questions.

Then the captivating voice was heard again.

“My god, please lower your speech.”

“…We’ve just met, so I can’t do that.”

Her face, which had been waving her hands apologetically, hardened for a moment before returning to normal.

It was only for an instant, but it couldn’t fool Dohyun’s eyes as he faced her up close.

Seeing her reaction, he was certain.

‘She definitely seems to know me.’

She definitely knows me.

But no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t get a feel for it.

‘I knew someone like this?’

If that were the case, shouldn’t we have exchanged at least a word on Demroc’s service termination day?

It was also strange that Auntie knew but only he didn’t.

If it had been Cheonma, she would have been closer to Auntie than to him, and her appearance and combat style were quite different, so it would be understandable not to recognize her…

‘At least until a year before closure, there’s no one who comes to mind…’

As he was going back in time from the service termination date.

“It’s fine, my god. You are my light and guide. I merely follow behind…”

-My guide. I shall follow behind you.

“Huh?”

Dohyun paused at the voice that suddenly overlapped.

That statement.

Different from before but strangely similar speech pattern.

“No way…”

There was someone who came to mind.

About 2 years before Demroc’s service termination.

There was someone who started following him around from one day.

For unknown reasons, she called him guide and revered him like law, following him for about a year before suddenly disappearing.

She seemed to log in occasionally, but strangely there were no more encounters…

“Are you Daesword?”

A greatsword warrior who always went around armed in full plate mail.

The warrior who was called Daesword by Kaiser’s party was exactly that person.

But that was only to Dohyun’s group.

In Demroc, Daesword was called this.

-Arbiter.

Demroc Ranking 6th, Arbiter.

It was the first moment he saw her bare face.

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