The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 3

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Episode 3

Chapter 3.

[The Emergence of an Unprecedented Virtual Reality Game!?]

[The Spectacular Debut of God of Savior!]

The first virtual reality game.

God of Savior, which appeared with that title, was sensational from the start.

When news spread that the game they had considered a joke was actually being released, various gaming communities were turned upside down.

“???”

“Wait, it was real?”

“A real virtual reality game?”

The impact was considerable.

From gamers who enjoyed VR games to PC game users, and even ordinary people with no interest in games.

Everyone heard the news about God of Savior.

It couldn’t be helped.

“VR is virtual reality. Why is everyone making such a fuss? It’s not like VR is coming out for the first time.”

“Is VR really virtual reality? That’s just what it means, but honestly, it’s too shabby to call virtual reality. The 3rd generation is somewhat better, but up to the 2nd generation, it would be better to just call it 4D.”

“I heard someone tested the device and said it’s really like a virtual reality game from novels?”

“Wow, the device isn’t even a helmet but a capsule. Is it really a virtual reality game?”

Unlike the VR that had come out so far, it carried the title of a real virtual reality game.

Whether it was attention-seeking or not, it couldn’t help but draw focus.

“But can it come out with current technology?”

“Isn’t it just an upgraded version of 3rd generation?”

Even the game company’s response was quick.

Before such doubts could even grow, they spent a fortune to recruit additional test personnel, and the testers proved it was true.

[It was an unforgettable experience… That place is another world and reality.]

[It was ecstatic. The liveliness like reality, the high artificial intelligence like humans, the beautiful scenery of the Other World… It’s on a different level from any VR that has come out so far.]

[I have a terminal illness. I’m grateful that I could experience such a game before dying. The only regret is that by the time this game is released, I will have left this world.]

You’d expect at least one person to voice criticism, but they were all unanimous in praise.

Some of them even shed tears of emotion and shared sad stories, so curiosity couldn’t help but grow.

“Just how amazing was it?”

“Wow, I know that person. They’re somewhat famous in the UK, but it’s the first time I’ve seen them so moved.”

“It was their last gift before dying?”

Considering that it was a test participated in not only by ordinary people but also by somewhat famous figures, it was a believable reputation.

Before long, people’s doubts disappeared without a trace, and expectations took their place instead.

Some couldn’t sleep from excitement at the thought that the virtual reality game they had dreamed of might have actually appeared.

Not only Korea, but the entire world was waiting only for the official opening of the virtual reality game.

However, not everyone looked on with such expectant eyes.

[Virtual reality games are the advent of Satan.]

[Virtual reality games bring death!]

[The safety of unprecedented virtual reality games – can we really trust them?]

[Capsule-type devices instead of helmet-type devices… There’s still insufficient data on the effects on the human body…]

Those who had consistently thought of games as the devil’s temptation since the PC game era.

With the emergence of an unprecedented scale game, various groups opposing games began to rise up.

There were even experts mixed among them.

Unlike the 3rd generation helmet-type devices that had gone through numerous data tests, the newly released capsule-type had insufficient data, they argued.

The enthusiasm of those who had been cheering couldn’t help but be dampened a little.

Even experts were expressing concerns, and their opinions were quite valid, so it couldn’t be helped.

“They say you might die playing virtual reality games. Something about brain overload causing problems.”

“The data is still insufficient?”

“Don’t you know? An expert said so. I’m anxious, so I’ll wait and see for now.”

Rumors gradually became distorted, and before long, stories were spreading that playing Godseeker would kill you.

-God of savior

Perhaps that’s why.

When God of Savior first officially opened, everyone hesitated.

The capsule, which was several times more expensive than helmet-type devices, and the quite expensive game price also played a part.

However, there were people whose challenging spirit shone especially at times like this.

“Hello, brothers! It’s hot with the Godseeker opening these days, right? There’s a lot of talk about it being a death game or a new type of brain torture device, but I’ll try it myself and review it!”

“Everyone wants to try Godseeker, right? But you can’t because you’re anxious. I understand that feeling~. So! This Jinjinja will try playing it! I spent a whopping 10 million won, so please subscribe and like!”

They were NewTubers and BJs.

Those who were always thirsty for content couldn’t miss such an opportunity.

That was the beginning.

“Yes, brothers, I’ve logged into the game. For now, there’s nothing strange. Let me try going to the village… Wow…”

“Is this… really a game? Seriously? That scenery is virtual?”

“No, this is crazy. Even the sensation of wind brushing by is vivid.”

Through personal broadcasts, Godseeker’s overwhelming liveliness spread throughout the world, and it instantly captivated people.

Quality on a different dimension from VR games so far. Artificial intelligence more human than humans and vividly implemented sensations of all five senses.

Roaaaaar!

“Holy shit! The pressure is no joke.”

When vivid combat videos with monsters that seemed to roar right in front of you were added as the finishing touch, people no longer hesitated.

Safety? Die from playing games?

“That’s bullshit. I’m completely fine right now.”

“Holy shit! That’s definitely a scheme by those bastards trying to eat up rankers. Look at me. I’m fucking fine right now!”

“Not playing this would be a real loss. I’m going to game. Good luck.”

Now it would be foolish not to play the game because of such worries.

And in reality, countless people logged in, but there were no problems.

Side effect occurrence rate 0%.

This was a figure rarely seen even in VR 3rd generation, and the experts who had strongly opposed were all beaten and driven away.

People poured in like a tide, as if pouring out everything they had suppressed so far.

300 million simultaneous global connections.

1 billion users playing the game.

Now Godseeker was no longer just a game.

From media like movies and dramas to sports like soccer and martial arts, and even entertainers like singers.

All industries had been swallowed up by virtual reality.

This was possible because Godseeker’s degree of freedom was so high and diverse.

Truly another world.

But even so, the flower of MMORPG was still combat.

Combat videos of giant guilds were the most popular and also generated the biggest profits.

And when it was revealed that many of those who became protagonists on that stage were veterans from ‘Demroc’, attention focused on Demroc, whose service had now ended.

“Demroc from the Execution Guild is from Demroc, right?”

“I heard Demroc veterans are abundant within the top 10,000?”

“Even that Demroc wasn’t 1st place in Demroc.”

“Huh? Then who the hell was 1st place?”

And that interest naturally had to turn toward Demroc’s high rankers.

A wall that even Demroc couldn’t overcome.

A legendary figure who never gave up their ranking even once after achieving 1st place.

-Kaiser.

The moment that person’s name was revealed, countless people searched for Kaiser.

It couldn’t be helped.

There was curiosity about the identity of someone who was higher than Demroc, but Godseeker was ultimately Demroc’s successor.

There had to be many systematically similar aspects to some degree.

It wasn’t for nothing that former Demroc veterans were occupying ranker positions in Godseeker.

So what about the man who was the overwhelming 1st place?

-Kaiser? He’s a god.

-Not just a simple expression, he’s literally a god. He’s never been defeated.

-The skill trees he created were innovation itself. He was the creator of the meta.

-Any trash would become a gem shining more brilliantly than anything else once it passed through Kaiser’s hands.

-15-man raid? To Kaiser, that’s just a mini-boss.

-I guarantee that Demroc wouldn’t last even a minute standing before Kaiser.

-What do you mean 1 minute… I bet my friend’s left ball on a 10-second cut.

-What kind of random dog’s name is Demroc? He was one of the strongest mentioned even during the Demroc era. That’s a bit of an overstatement.

-Agreed, Demroc is a bit of an exception though. They never had an official one-on-one, right?

-How dare you! Where do you get the audacity to doubt a god!

-Ah, ahhh…

Seeing Demroc users who remembered Kaiser worship him like a god only made the curiosity grow stronger.

Each achievement was so extraordinary it seemed like it might be an exaggeration.

“Just how well does he fight?”

“Or what, are his movements invisible to the eye?”

Such questions naturally led to searching for videos featuring Kaiser, and everyone was shocked.

Control more precise than a machine, combination charts of countless skills, combat videos that were overwhelmingly violent rather than just dominant – they couldn’t help but mesmerize people.

“What is Kaiser doing now?”

“Why isn’t he starting Godseeker?”

“Kaiser, I want to see his gameplay in a virtual reality game! Ah, that’s already a form of art. Watching his combat gives me inspiration.”

“Find Kaiser!”

It was only natural that people would search for Kaiser.

Kaiser.

These three syllables coloring all communities and real-time search rankings happened in an instant.

Even foreigners were looking for Kaiser, which said it all.

However, Kaiser himself never appeared.

A month passed,

Two months passed,

Even when it had been over 6 months and reached a full year.

“At this point, isn’t Kaiser dead?”

“Kaiser? Ah, that Demroc 1st place?”

“I am curious to see him start the game… but what does that matter now. It’s already been over a year. Even if he starts now, he’ll just be a supporting character anyway, right?”

“You never know. Maybe he actually started long ago but is hiding because he couldn’t secure a ranking position.”

“Hey, the Execution Guild raid is starting soon. Everyone get ready to link up quickly.”

People no longer searched for Kaiser, who remained completely silent.

Occasionally a few missed him, but more people were watching those currently reigning in Godseeker.

And when more time passed, about 2 years… or more precisely around 1 year and 6 months.

[Breaking) Execution Guild successfully raids legendary raid boss Abtartel!]

-Wow, look at Demroc’s class… he’s practically flying.

-He really is legendary… isn’t Demroc the strongest individually?

-He’s definitely unmatched.

-Honestly, they lack star quality, but Cheonoechen Guild is also insane. They’re not called Cheonoechen for nothing.

-I honestly like the top 10 guilds, but I really like the Empress. She moves alone like a noble wolf. She’s truly a one-person army, isn’t she?

-True… even the top 10 guilds can’t carelessly mess with the Empress.

No one could be seen searching for Kaiser in Godseeker anymore.

He had been forgotten.

There were too many stimulating and majestic absolute beings to remember some past hero.

They couldn’t care less about some historical figure who had disappeared into the past.

Just when everyone was about to forget him completely…

“Attention! Sergeant Kang Dohyun! I have received orders for discharge as of April 11th, 2023!!”

51st Division Army Battalion Commander’s Office.

A young man with a military cap over his now considerably grown hair, Kang Dohyun, was saluting.

The corners of his mouth were slightly raised.

Kang Dohyun, 23 years old.

1 year and 6 months since entering the military.

And 1 year and 6 months since the virtual reality game God of Savior was released.

This was the moment when Kaiser finally took off his military uniform and returned to civilian status.

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