The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 367

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Chapter 367

Part 2, Episode 33.

[You have killed Player ‘Crazy Talent’.]

[Player ‘Crazy Talent’ is confirmed to be an ‘evildoer’ with extreme karma values. No first strike penalty is applied, and karma values do not increase.]

[You have killed Player ‘Gestalt Collapse’.]

[Player ‘Gestalt Collapse’ is confirmed to be an ‘evildoer’ with extreme karma values. No first strike penalty is applied, and karma values do not increase.]

…

[Would you like to loot items?]

A festival of countless messages.

Looking at the message windows he had shoved into a corner since checking them all would be endless, Dohyun lowered Cheonbyeon.

These many messages were proof.

“It’s over.”

“Yes. No more are coming now. It seems there are no more villains participating in the tournament.”

Evidence that the fierce battle had ended.

Perhaps relieved of tension, Jihad and Eliza, who had been waving their hands enthusiastically, collapsed and sprawled out like slimes.

-Ugh, my whole body aches. It’s finally over.

-Rizariza?

-What!? You’re saying I didn’t do anything! Do you know how exhausting cheering is, Eliza. And I had to keep managing my mana too, so it was tough.

-Hmm. I do feel like my throat is a bit parched too.

-…Isn’t that because you talked too much, Charlie?

The guys amicably exchanging disses with each other.

Since this was now a familiar sight, Dohyun easily ignored them and examined the message before his eyes.

It was a message with different content from the ones he had shoved into the corner.

[Looting items.]

[You have obtained a Yellow Orb.]

…

[You have obtained a Red Beard.]

[You have obtained a Hunter’s Badge.]

[You have obtained Special Fermented Beer.]

…

[You have obtained Remdran Forge’s Double-Edged Axe.]

…

These were the information about items those guys had dropped.

‘Wow, how many is this in total? Roughly over 50 at least.’

Most were junk items or low-grade useless equipment, but since the number caught was what it was, there were quite a few decent pieces of equipment.

There were about 5 items of Hero grade or higher.

Still, this was at least a pretty good probability for Dohyun, but he couldn’t just be happy about it.

[You have obtained Fire Rat’s Tough Armor.]

[You have obtained Bloodthirsty General’s Sword.]

…

[You have obtained Ramusan’s Special Dumpling Shoes.]

‘Of all things, they’re all these types of slots.’

They were all just upper body armor, shoes, swords and such slots.

For Dohyun, who had the Reverse Heaven Robe, White Lion’s Snow Flower Sword, and the Gravity Shoes he obtained this time, they were utterly meaningless.

Still, it wasn’t like there was nothing at all to equip.

[Bow of the Archer Who Pierced Cliffs]

[Grade: Hero+]

[Description: The bow of an archer who pierced through cliffs with a single arrow.

Due to the touch of an excellent blacksmith, some of her monstrous power is contained within, enhancing the wearer’s strength.]

[Level Restriction: 100]

[Equipment Restriction: Archer class]

[Physical Attack Power: 1663 ~ 1707]

[Durability: 100 / 100]

-Strength + 7

-Stamina + 3

[Monstrous Shot: Fires an arrow that pierces through cliffs in a straight trajectory. The range of cliffs that can be pierced is proportional to the wearer’s strength. (Cooldown: 10 minutes)

[Endurance: Partially negates knockback impact. (Cooldown: 3 minutes)]

‘This is… better than I thought?’

Come to think of it, among the villains he had defeated, one archer had created variables by pretending to hide behind rocks and then firing arrows while smashing through the rocks.

It seems that guy must have dropped this.

Since it was a bow close to being single-use, it was probably a sub-weapon, but for Dohyun it was actually more welcome.

For Dohyun, who didn’t use bows often, this kind of variable-creating one-shot was more useful.

[Cheonbyeon devours ‘Bow of the Archer Who Pierced Cliffs’.]

[This is a weapon of lower grade than Cheonbyeon.]

[Attack power and options are amplified to match the grade.]

[+15 Cheonbyeon – (Bow of the Archer Who Pierced Cliffs)]

[Grade: Legend (Unique)]

[Description: The bow of an archer who pierced through cliffs with a single arrow.

Due to the touch of an excellent blacksmith, some of her monstrous power is contained within, enhancing the wearer’s strength.]

[Level Restriction: 100]

[Equipment Restriction: Archer class]

[Physical Attack Power: 1843 ~ 1890 + (2,365 ~ 2,583)]

[Durability: 100 / 100]

-Strength + 10

-Stamina + 5

[Monstrous Shot: Fires an arrow that pierces through obstacles in a straight trajectory. The types and range of objects that can be pierced is proportional to the wearer’s strength. (Cooldown: 10 minutes)

[Endurance: Negates knockback impact. (Cooldown: 3 minutes)]

‘Nice, this is it.’

Looking at the options of the enhanced bow that was created this way, Dohyun smiled with satisfaction.

Not only did the attack power and additional stats increase.

Unlike the original option that could only pierce cliffs, it could now break various objects proportional to his strength.

That wasn’t all.

The Endurance option also changed from partial negation to complete negation.

This could definitely be called excellent as a sub-item.

‘Ah, aren’t there more villains somewhere? I hope they keep coming in the future.’

Preferably not just five at a time ambiguously, but about ten at a time would be nice.

That way the probability of obtaining even one more weapon like this would increase.

While having such idle thoughts, Dohyun’s gaze suddenly fixed on one piece of equipment.

To be precise, it wasn’t one, but three.

[Red Ring]

[Grade: Rare]

[Description: A ring characterized by its red color as if rubies were embedded.

It looks like small gems are set in it, but surprisingly, no gems whatsoever have been crafted into it.]

[Level Restriction: 100]

[Equipment Restriction: None]

[Physical Defense: 726]

[Magic Resistance: 613]

-Strength + 4

-Stamina + 2

-Perception + 1

-HP + 800

[Stability: When worn, you feel vitality flowing through your body and gain peace of mind and body.]

‘But why does this ring keep appearing?’

The ring he had obtained from that chain-wielder he faced in the Village.

Three of those same rings had dropped just from this battle alone.

He had thought they were stocked up to fill inventory with useless equipment, but it seemed strange that they would specifically buy identical rings for that purpose.

Though it was suspicious, fortunately there was someone he could ask about it.

“Ah, you mean the red ring.”

He thought Raihass, called the Villain Slayer, might know something about it.

And that thought proved correct.

“I don’t know the exact details, but sometimes when I catch Villains, rings like that drop. The combat members of that faction carry them… If you look closely, isn’t there a number written inside the ring?”

“?”

At those words, Dohyun immediately checked the inside of the ring and let out a small gasp.

[6,075]

[5,974]

[5,938]

Faint and dim, but there were definitely numbers written there.

“In my experience, the more skilled they are, the lower the number written. I suspect it’s some kind of rank indicator. Of course, this is just my speculation.”

“…I see.”

Though he said it was just speculation, Dohyun thought those words were fact.

The Lawless Zone was the largest Villain organization.

Since it was a gathering place for all Villains with any skill, their numbers would be considerable, so they would need a reliable way to know each other’s hierarchy.

“The lowest number among those I’ve obtained is… 5,901. Seeing that it’s within the top 6,000, it’s probably a mid-to-upper level unit from Faction 3… Among them, rank 5,901 would probably be around Vice Captain level.”

“…”

At that, Dohyun made an incredulous expression.

‘5,901… Then that means there are at least 5,900 more guys stronger than these ones?’

Even though these were high-level Villains worthy of being called a legendary lineup tournament, the highest ranked one was only 5,901st place.

The scale of the Lawless Zone seemed beyond imagination.

Moreover, this red ring was only carried by combat members.

If you included all the lower ranks… that number was almost impossible to estimate.

But thinking about it, it was natural.

‘Ellanis is just the first New Continent.’

The Lawless Zone was distributed across the Next Continent as well, and considering it was divided into 4 factions there, the numbers had to be massive.

Still… at least there shouldn’t be anyone here who could pose a threat, right?

“Ah, of course not all Villains here are at this level.”

…As soon as he had that thought, Raihass added with uncanny timing.

“The ones Kaiser faced were at most Faction 3 or 4. From Faction 2 onwards, they’re on a different level. And Faction 1 is on yet another level from them. But there are those who exist in a realm that even they cannot dare to reach. The five Kings of the Lawless Zone.”

“…”

“The Ruling Ones. The Villain I’m pursuing is also one of them.”

As if recalling someone, his eyes darkened and his voice became endlessly cold.

Though he didn’t know the details, there seemed to be some history there.

Rather than prying, Dohyun waited, and when his voice somewhat returned, he met Dohyun’s eyes.

“Since we’ve been together briefly, may I give you one piece of advice?”

When Dohyun nodded at his serious gaze, he carefully spoke.

“If you ever encounter those called the Ruling Ones… avoid them. The Ruling Ones of each New Continent are those who have transcended the level of that New Continent. If you face them directly, you will surely lose.”

They only remained to manage the Lawless Zone.

Since they were essentially those who had advanced to the Next Continent and returned, they could claim a position even in the Next Continent.

Such beings were ones that even the Top 10 Guilds had to be wary of.

If you were to face one of them…

“Even I couldn’t be confident of victory.”

It was then that Raihass’s expression relaxed as he spoke in a low voice.

“Of course, encountering them won’t be common.”

“…Is that so?”

“The Ruling Ones live in hidden dwellings and rarely move. Especially those at Commander or Vice Captain level – so few know their faces that you can consider it unlikely you’ll encounter them.”

Raihass continued as he put away his signature Spear of the Water God.

“The reason I participated in this tournament is also because I thought ‘that man’s’ dwelling might be accessible now that the Forbidden Zone is open.”

Though I don’t know if I’ll be able to find it.

Adding those words, Raihass smoothly extended his hand.

“It was enjoyable to find someone with similar intentions. I’m even more convinced that we could have a good relationship.”

Dohyun, who had been quietly looking at the extended hand, soon grasped it.

Perhaps fighting back-to-back had created some bond.

He didn’t find him as uncomfortable as before.

“I need to go search for dwellings where that person might be… May I leave the championship to Kaiser?”

“Of course.”

Dohyun chuckled and answered at the playful tone.

“Then I wish you good fortune.”

“Yes. I hope you find that dwelling as well.”

Hearing Dohyun’s response, he showed a good-natured smile for a moment.

Soon he departed quickly in the opposite direction.

As he had said, Dohyun had a feeling they would indeed have quite an amicable relationship.

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