The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times - Chapter 68

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Episode 68

Chapter 68.

When it comes to communities, the most representative advantage is communication.

Reading countless strategy guides and articles posted on website boards, rushing to communities to communicate and exchange information.

As a game enjoyed by 1 billion people, servers were divided by country, yet even so, the numbers were enormous.

-Ah, any news lately? What are all the Top 10 Guilds doing right now?

Naturally, countless topics poured out, but recently they had been feeling somewhat bored.

-Those guys are busy breaking through the new continent these days.

-Well… they’re competing to see who breaks through first. Probably no news for a while. The Top 10 Guilds have been pretty quiet lately, so it’s boring.

-It was fun when we were going back and forth arguing about who was better lol

-That’s why Hero Guild and Slayer are trending these days.

-Isn’t that crazy guy famous too?

-Ah… let’s not talk about him. He’s really not normal.

Now that most issues had passed and even the Top 10 Guilds were quiet.

Topics to discuss were gradually running out.

In reality, they were just sitting around in the community with nothing to do, just killing time.

[Return of the King! Demroc gives up their position to the returning throne owner?]

[Kaiser, he has returned!]

At that moment, the news of Kaiser’s miraculous return was like sweet rain in a drought for them.

-Crazy, Kaiser’s back!

-Wow, amazing. How does he get 1st place right after returning?

-Is this class? Where did all those bastards who called him washed up go? Isn’t Demroc coming down? Pfft, crushed by a 2x difference!

-Oioi I believed in you all along–!!!

Naturally, explosive reactions were inevitable, and countless community members’ attention was focused.

[Kaiser, who is he?]

[Former Demroc 1st place, let’s learn about Kaiser, the man called a god.]

[The man who returned like a comet and achieved Raven Ranking 1st place!]

Journalists and Kaiser’s fans who thought this was their chance excitedly released information, and thanks to that, talk about Kaiser flooded in like a tide from countless places.

What kind of man he was. What his past actions were like,

Why he was called a god…

Articles summarizing his brilliant record poured out.

-Wow, seeing it summarized like this, he really is legendary.

-The fact that all of that is real is legendary.

-He truly was a god.

-Looking at this brings back old memories. Makes me want to play Demroc again.

-Seriously? You want to play that brick game?

-I’m just saying;; can’t do it anymore even if I wanted to ㅋ

People who remembered Kaiser were either lost in nostalgia thinking of old times or agreeing, but unfortunately, there were more people who hadn’t experienced him directly.

-Does this even make sense? Hahahaha It’s not like he’s Chuck Norris or something.

-I heard about overwhelming 1st place and all, but isn’t this too exaggerated?

-Isn’t this typical Korean behavior? Getting drunk on nationalism and exaggerating like crazy. Anyway, they’re good at deifying old-timers.

-Wow, kids these days don’t know Kaiser;;

-Is this why elders say kids these days are no good? I’m 24 but I think I understand how old-timers feel;;

-Ugh, they’re just making stuff up because they didn’t see it themselves tsk tsk

-No, clearing 10-person raids solo, being a dealer but tanking, never losing in PvP… Ugh, it’s hard to write it all down. They wrote down all sorts of nonsense, how can you believe it logically.

-Doesn’t the fact that there was no news from Arde give you the answer? Guess luck went well this time.

-But the Arde 1st place record did change, Shield Master? What are these guys? Never heard of them but their record is insane.

Objectively, or rather logically, most of the information was hard to believe.

Very reasonable and valid suspicions spread like a chain reaction.

[This is a Kaiser video from the Demroc era. Kids, watch this and come back.]

It was then that someone who couldn’t stand it anymore found one of the few remaining videos.

An old video with broken quality, as if filmed by someone else.

But it was enough to see his gameplay, and netizens who watched the video couldn’t help but be shocked.

-Crazy, is that control for real.

-Wow, look at him dodging everything. How does he not get hit once?

-Why is this real?

-No way lol for real why is this actually true. I can’t believe what I’m seeing.

-Why is a dealer doing one-on-one combat? Is that even possible?

-It’s impossible.

-Then what is that?

In the video, Kaiser was attempting a solo kill against a field boss over 5 meters tall, and he was displaying perfect gameplay that made the rumors about him not feel exaggerated at all.

-Crazy… this is why people keep saying Kaiser Kaiser.

-I think I’m going to become a fan.

-First time getting excited over a guy… what is this feeling? Feels like first love?

-That’s gay… that’s a bit…

That was enough to turn public opinion.

No, it would be more accurate to say they were overwhelmed beyond just being enough.

-More! Isn’t there more?

-I’m still thirsty! Show me more videos!

Naturally, they began searching for Kaiser’s videos, and his videos that had been forgotten and buried in corners finally saw the light.

From videos of him dueling 10 vs 1 against PKers to raid attempt videos, and videos of siege warfare with Kaiser’s party.

-Wow… crazy.

-How does he do that? Even Demroc can’t do that, right?

-Well, just looking at results, Demroc could probably do it too… but something feels different. If Demroc is flashy and violent, this feels like watching a work of art?

-First time in my life watching a 480HD video for 20 minutes straight.

They found over 10 videos from who knows where, but even that much couldn’t quench their thirst.

Rather, people became frustrated and angry from being tantalized.

Among them were quite a few women.

Since Godseeker wasn’t just a simple game, the female player ratio was also high.

-Ah, no more videos? I want to stan but I can’t.

-How old is Kaiser oppa? His face is all covered so I can’t see well. Anyone know anything?

-Kaiser was famous for not uploading videos much even during the Demroc era. There’s a reason why all the videos were filmed by others.

-Doesn’t he do YouTube? I’d be grateful and watch even if he just uploaded hunting videos.

-This is the same shock I felt when I first saw Demroc. I wonder if he still has that skill?

-Who knows? That’s probably why he got 1st place in Raven, right?

The gap from his art-like insane skills and limited information was stimulating their possessiveness even more.

Considering that Godseeker stars now held the position of former celebrities, this wasn’t strange.

Those who had suddenly become fans wanted to do what’s called stanning.

And whenever fans are created, anti-fans are bound to appear too.

-Isn’t this edited?

-Honestly, does that make sense? Looks edited. The quality is fucking terrible too.

-I work in video editing and at least from what I can see, there are no signs of editing. The broken look seems to just be a quality issue… No, aside from that, there are only a few videos anyway, so saying they’re all edited is more ridiculous.

-Ah whatever. Does that make sense? Anyway, it’s edited.

-Composite ㅋㅋㅋ Look how desperately they’re gritting their teeth trying to deny it ㅋㅋㅋ

-Ugh whatever, stop talking nonsense lol Are you gonna say that Raven hitting rank 1 was also fake then?

But even those anti-fans couldn’t properly cause a ruckus this time.

Usually, they prefer incitement when doing anti activities.

Because there’s nothing easier and faster for ruining the atmosphere and creating controversy.

But that only works if there’s something to incite…

There was too little released about Kaiser to run their mouths, while his achievements were too solid in contrast.

They fight and tear at each other, but whatever the case, one thing was certain.

-No matter what you guys say, all the recognized guilds are fired up about recruiting Kaiser right now.

-I’m here in Brion and there are scouts gathered at the entrance. There are so many people I can’t see ahead.

-Aside from skill, he has symbolic value, so naturally guilds have to recruit him first and see what happens.

An unprecedented mega dark horse had appeared.

And his appearance would have tremendous influence on Godose going forward.

-Wow, I’m in Brion so I took a quick look and I already saw three Top 100 Guild marks.

-Top 100 Guilds? Not Top 10 Guilds?

-You don’t know the Top 100 Guilds? You’re a newbie, right?

-It’s not officially decided like the Top 10 Guilds, but guilds that are too strong to be called regular guilds just get that label attached. It’s just hype.

-Still, the criteria are pretty systematic, so while the lower ranks get disputed, there’s usually agreement up to the mid-ranks.

-Ah, thanks, Speedwagon!

That prediction was true.

[Phoenix Guild Master Jennifer expresses intention to recruit Kaiser, becomes hot topic…]

[Jenion Guild and Baekdusan Guild also made their move! Mega scout war! Who will recruit Kaiser?]

[Even those called the Top 100 Guilds are coveting him!]

In this large-scale recruitment war where most guilds had moved, even the Top 100 Guilds known for being slow to act had made their move.

-But why aren’t the Top 10 Guilds moving? Shouldn’t they move for Kaiser?

-They’re busy right now, they probably don’t have the capacity.

-And even if that wasn’t the case, they’d be watching each other. They’re barely maintaining balance, but if Kaiser with his symbolic value joins one, what would happen? It’d be war immediately.

-They’re having a standoff. They’ll probably just watch for a while.

-Wow, I’m really excited. Which guild will recruit Kaiser?

Players’ anticipation reached its peak.

This massive bomb that caused an unprecedented scale scout war in less than half a day – which guild would he join?

Everyone couldn’t take their eyes off due to that anticipation.

-Breaking) Kaiser seems to be playing hard to get right now?

-Wow, Top 100 Guilds moved but he’s acting cocky now?

-Well, he’s Kaiser so he can afford to be a bit cocky, what’s the big deal.

-Top 100 Guilds or regular guilds, everyone’s equal before a god.

-Holy shit, this is so exciting.

When news spread that Kaiser was playing hard to get with the guilds, that anticipation grew even more.

Godose had already been out for a year and six months.

Now that all the star material had already risen, who would dare to play hard to get with Top 100 Guilds?

No matter how well they did in the past, latecomers had no choice but to act like latecomers.

It was something only possible because he was Kaiser, and this was a more stimulating and special situation than anything else for players.

-But it’s a bit disappointing. If he’s playing hard to get, it won’t end overnight.

-Maybe he’ll hold out until the Top 10 Guilds move.

-True… considering Kaiser’s level, that’s possible.

-If this continues, couldn’t there be war between the Top 10 Guilds?

-Amazing, that would be really fucking fun.

-Popcorn, bring popcorn, quickly.

Had there been anything this exciting recently?

Even this massive standoff that might last days, maybe over a month, felt thrilling to them.

-Which guild will he join?

-Who knows. I don’t know about that, but I predict a week for now.

-No way, I think it’ll take over a month for Top 10 Guilds to move. If it’s Kaiser, he should at least join a Top 10 Guild.

-Come on, then he can’t level for a month, that’s too much.

-Don’t tell me he’s not planning to join any guild at all?

Excited players chattered and theorized about the situation.

-Come on, even Kaiser wouldn’t do that.

-Why not? In Demroc he was a solo player until he found official party members, right?

-How is then the same as now? The scale and timing are completely different. Back then, even though he was a latecomer, it was only a few months difference.

-Everyone’s focused on this now, so if he says he won’t join a guild here, he’ll literally become public enemy number one. Everyone would turn against him, why would he do something that crazy?

-The Empress also ignored all scouts and didn’t join a guild.

-That’s different. The Empress was in the early days, and it wasn’t focused like this. The current atmosphere is that if he ignores this, it’s basically ‘come at me world, I’m Kaiser.’

They talked like this for dozens of minutes.

While they were having an interesting time with all sorts of theories pouring out.

[Guys, I think I just saw Kaiser?]

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