The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 58

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Episode 58

Chapter 58.

Class Quest!

A Quest that players who reach the City of Brion must receive at the temple, called a revelation among NPCs.

Literally because the Quest is given while receiving a revelation at the temple.

This class Quest, which varies from rare to legendary grade, plays an important role as a guide for players after Brion…

That point left Dohyun bewildered.

“Why is this here?”

He had reached the level to go to Brion.

But he hadn’t gone to Brion yet, and he’d never encountered a deity?

And setting all that aside, no matter how he thought about it, wasn’t this a place that didn’t suit a revelation?

He couldn’t understand why this strange gem that triggered the class Quest was in such a hidden location in the first place.

It was Eliza who answered that question.

-Liza!

-She says she found these by chance while living in the forest and kept them because they looked pretty.

-Liza…

-Originally she was going to show them when I returned… Waaah Eliza!!

Jihad stopped translating and cried while carefully holding Eliza up with both hands.

He seemed too busy wiping away tears and snot to speak, but that explanation was enough.

Understanding the situation, Dohyun couldn’t help but laugh bitterly.

‘Are you saying I might not have been able to receive the class Quest if I hadn’t met her?’

It seemed unlikely, but given how unique this class was, it was possible.

It was a hidden deity to begin with, and from the brief class description he’d seen, it seemed to be in opposition to other deities.

‘I’m sure revelations can only be received at the grand temple…’

Perhaps there was a reason other deities couldn’t be watching, so this method was used instead?

If that were really the case, the difficulty would be insane.

If he had gone to Brion without obtaining the fragment of fate through such coincidences upon coincidences like now, he wouldn’t have been able to receive a proper class Quest no matter what.

‘This is ridiculous.’

Literally ridiculous.

Beyond ridiculous, it was astounding.

It was a situation that made him want to curse about how completely insane it was, but fortunately the game didn’t seem to be that crazy.

[If you reject the new route, the class Quest will proceed through the existing route.]

[If rejected, you will never be able to receive the new route again, and the existing route will proceed in Brion.]

[However, the new route comes with fatal penalties.]

[Do you accept?]

‘Ah.’

This was also a proper hidden piece.

Dohyun sighed in relief, but it was still absurd nonetheless.

‘Even the class Quest is a hidden piece? What kind of deity is this?’

Class Quests are given fairly to everyone.

Hidden or not, even the famous mythological deities were no exception.

What kind of existence would offer such class Quests as hidden piece choices?

‘Or maybe? Perhaps every class has these kinds of hidden elements…’

It was a hypothesis with no way to verify for now.

Anyway, he was facing what was probably Godseeker’s first hidden class Quest.

Gulp.

Even the name was the grandiose ‘Inheritance of Fate.’

What could the content be? With a trembling heart, Dohyun opened the Quest window.

[Inheritance of Fate]

-Grade: ???, Class Quest

-Description: A trial given to one qualified to inherit the will of Kashiyar, the last adventurer.

Successfully inherit Kashiyar’s will.

-Quest Success: Links to derivative Quest ‘One Step Toward Truth’, obtain Kashiyar’s relic.

-Quest Failure: Class Quest deletion and class revocation.

[Upon acceptance, you cannot refuse derivative linked Quests.]

‘A relic!’

A deity’s relic.

The biggest reason for performing class Quests and one of the rewards.

While other rewards might be somewhat similar, this relic had to be given differently.

‘Because relics differ according to the achievements the deity accomplished.’

A representative example was the iron axe of the honest axe.

Because that deity’s identity and representative symbol was the axe.

For instance, those who chose Heracles would receive Heracles’ club or a robe made from lion’s mane, while those who chose King Arthur would be given the sword of victory.

Deity relics weren’t necessarily high grade or overpowered just because they were deity relics, but generally they boasted top-tier options within the same grade.

‘If it’s a relic from a deity capable of pulling off something like this, it definitely won’t be ordinary.’

Considering that the final relic of mythological deities was legendary grade, perhaps it could be even higher…

No, considering this was a low-level section, wouldn’t it at least throw him a hero-grade item?

Setting all that aside, he was most curious about what kind of relic would become his symbol.

Unlike other deities with known mythologies, there was no information about Kashiyar.

Of course, this was all assuming things went well.

‘But class revocation upon failure? What kind of penalty is this?’

An insane penalty where failing the Quest not only deleted the class Quest but revoked the class itself.

A penalty that would make anyone curse just looking at it.

Moreover, once accepted, he couldn’t refuse the derivative linked Quests that followed.

If the penalty remained the same then, one wrong move would mean losing his class.

Rather than struggling hard and losing everything he’d worked for, choosing the safe path would be a hundred times better.

That was the perfectly normal judgment.

“…”

But Dohyun seriously considered it.

Dohyun had already achieved traits, classes, and results that no one else had.

Objectively, there was no need to take risks.

‘I know, I know that…’

But it kept catching his eye.

If he chose the safe path, would he really be able to avoid regret?

When faced with even slightly inconvenient or insufficient situations, wouldn’t he think ‘Ah, I should have just chosen that route back then’?

“Sigh.”

Dohyun wasn’t confident about the question he asked himself.

High risk, high return.

He knew better than anyone that the greater the risk, the sweeter the fruit.

It was the same when he encountered legendary raid bosses during his Demroc days, when he conquered hidden pieces, and with Iron Blood’s demon species he met during Godseeker’s tutorial.

‘Wouldn’t this time be the same?’

The greater the penalty, the more his expectations for that relic were amplified.

Even without taking risks, he was already strong enough and could become stronger.

But if he chose that path?

Couldn’t he achieve results incomparable to now? Wouldn’t he reach his goals much faster?

How could he know what that relic would be? It was a hidden class Quest after all?

“Shit…”

The voice that wouldn’t leave his head held Dohyun back.

“Haah…”

This was the problem.

A guy with terrible luck but terrible greed.

A foolish guy who chooses the thorny path when there’s a comfortable tree-lined road.

A psycho-like guy who would feel uneasy forever if he didn’t do this.

“What can I do.”

He cursed at himself, but what could he do?

That’s just how he was made.

Dohyun had been placed at countless crossroads like this and had pondered countless times.

And his choice was always the same.

[Will you accept?]

“Damn it… Yeah. I’ll do it, I’ll do it.”

Rather than regretting not trying, he was the type to try and then regret.

At Dohyun’s words spoken through gritted teeth, the system responded with a more cheerful notification than ever, as if it had been waiting for those words.

[You have chosen a new route instead of the existing route.]

[The Fragment of Fate reacts.]

And literally, the Fragment of Fate reacted.

[The Fragment of Fate is drawn to the traces of Kashiyar, the Last Adventurer.]

[Please connect the thread of fate.]

To the old box that was next to the fragment.

A red thread connected between the glowing red box and the Fragment of Fate.

He was captivated by that sight for only a moment.

Click.

When he fitted the Fragment of Fate into the small groove, a dazzling light burst forth.

-Ugh…!?

-Li… za…!

Jihad and Eliza couldn’t open their eyes properly due to the light that covered the entire space.

The same was true for Dohyun.

It was such intense light that he couldn’t bear to look at it with both eyes open.

However, Dohyun tried to see somehow even while covering with his hand, and as a result, he could see it. A silhouette faintly visible beyond the light.

[Have you finally arrived…]

It was then that a voice was heard.

Though it was merely a muttering tone, the low baritone contained strong power.

He instinctively raised his head at the voice that seemed to echo throughout this entire place. The light was gradually fading and the form was slowly becoming clearer.

[It has truly been a long wait.]

It was a man.

A tall figure that seemed to be about 190cm tall, with a lean but solidly built body.

Snow-white skin and hair contrasting with black martial arts clothing.

A white face that made one wonder if this was what jade-like skin meant, with a sculpture-like beautiful face.

The long hair reaching down to his waist made his mystique even more prominent.

What was unusual was that various types of weapons were lined up everywhere – at his waist, on his back, and even in his jacket pockets.

[I ask. Are you my successor?]

A man looking down indifferently with an arrogant face as if looking down on the world.

People of the past called him this.

Ding-.

[The strongest man in Abtartel’s history and a man of misfortune,

The One and Only Martial God, the God of Battle,

A living history book of humanity…]

One who mastered martial arts, one who had no equal and was feared even by the gods.

[You have encountered the will of the Last Adventurer and God of Battle, Kashiyar.]

[The job Quest ‘Inheritance of Fate’ begins.]

[Upon failure, the job Quest and job will be revoked. Please be careful.]

And the hidden god that Dohyun drew in the god gacha, the last adventurer of humanity who made Dohyun an All-Master.

The God of Battle, Kashiyar.

It was the moment his will descended.

* * *

Players of Godseeker are generally all apostles of gods.

Apostles who receive revelations from the ten thousand gods who support and manage the world called Abtartel.

The worldview setting was that only immortals from another world could become apostles of gods and gained divine abilities as a benefit, which is why NPCs didn’t think those players were strange.

To them, apostles were mysterious yet natural beings.

In such Godseeker, gods held quite an important position, and this was also why players desperately rushed to the god gacha.

“Wow… have you guys met a god?”

“Yeah, the aura was incredible.”

“This is why they say Brion onwards is the real deal.”

“Damn, this is the first time I’ve been moved by a game.”

And there are sections where players get to meet gods.

When they finally complete a job Quest, or they get the opportunity to meet through the Grand Temple.

At most one or two opportunities.

“Everyone ignores the God of Honest Axes, but when you actually see him, you can’t say that. You’d think this is what an immortal sage would be like.”

“It has to be at least the Fox God with a Thousand Years of Fate. The real thing is amazing. There’s a reason she’s enchanting. My ideal type changed right away.”

“Even so, what can you do with beast gods… Have you met the Lion King of the North? It really makes your heart feel grand.”

“Mythical gods are really no joke… Did you see the video Cheonoechen uploaded?”

“That was really crazy. Watching it made me want to rush into the battlefield too.”

Though they were brief encounters, all players who received revelations showed intense enthusiasm. Some were even moved.

Being able to see with their own eyes the majesty of gods they could never meet in reality was such a tremendous experience, and knowing this, the game company put a lot of effort into the production.

From beast gods to hero gods to mythical gods.

Regardless of rank, everyone treasured those few moments for life.

“What could it be like?”

Since the god gacha itself was a setting that didn’t exist in Demroc, Dohyun was also secretly curious.

Just how amazing could it be for them to react like that?

And that curiosity was resolved at this very moment.

[Hah! That line was good. I’ve always wanted to try something like this.]

“…”

…However, it was a bit different from what he had heard.

Instead of the scenery of a grand temple that overwhelmed with sanctity and sacred effects, the surroundings were only filled with insect eggs,

[I was a bit worried, but the will seems to be planted well… and the body moves well too.

Well, there’s no way I would make a mistake. Anyway, that old man just scared me a lot, tsk tsk, no wonder he’s locked up with all that fear.]

There was no divine majesty anywhere in that figure who was pleased with himself and strutting.

Awe? Mystery?

At first, he felt a little of that, but now it felt like looking at a neighborhood older brother.

When he looked with a strange gaze, Kashiyar, whose eyes met his, exclaimed “Oh.”

[Is it you? The guy who wants to inherit my will.]

“…Yes.”

[Hmm…]

Kashiyar, who had been floating cross-legged, slowly descended onto the box.

He touched his chin and stared intently at Dohyun, then nodded.

[Pass.]

“…?”

[Well, you look useful. If you looked unqualified, I was going to tell you to just get lost, successor or whatever.]

“…”

Is this what a being called a god should say?

It was when Dohyun was momentarily dazed by the neighborhood thug-like way of speaking.

Ding-.

[You have cleared the class Quest ‘Inheritance of Fate’.]

[The class ‘Disciple of Kashiyar’ has been changed to ‘Heir of Kashiyar’.]

[You have obtained the title ‘One Who Inherits Kashiyar’s Will’.]

[The first ability of ‘One Who Inherits Kashiyar’s Will’ is now unlocked.]

[You are entering the ‘Heir’ route instead of the existing ‘Disciple’ route.]

[A linked Quest has been generated.]

[Linked Quest ‘One Step Toward Truth’ has been created. The Quest will continue upon entering the City of Brion.]

‘…?’

Dohyun’s expression became bewildered as he paused at the suddenly appearing clear message.

‘That’s it? Really?’

Did I put on all that weight just for this?

Dohyun was instead flustered by the quick clear that made his carefully chosen mindset after long deliberation seem meaningless.

The feeling of deflation from the anticlimactic end was brief.

‘Wait a minute.’

Dohyun’s face turned pale as he thought it over.

Cold sweat trickled down his back from the chilling realization.

What did it mean that the Quest had really cleared just because he said he passed?

‘Crazy… that means if he really didn’t like it, I would have failed.’

Conversely, it meant that his class could have been deleted with just one word from that man.

All the skills he had worked so hard to obtain would have become useless in an instant.

Dohyun had almost become Godose’s first unemployed player without a class.

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