Ranker's Return

Chapter 642

Translator: rainbowturtle

After separating from Reina, Hyeonu immediately took out the book and bead from his inventory. It was to check the item information before he forgot about it.

‘If I forget again, I don’t know when I will look at it.’

He had already forgotten it more than once or twice, so now was the right time to check the items. Hyeonu first checked the information of the book. He was more curious about the book’s identity than the bead.

‘Item Information.’

[Handling the Demon World’s Flame]

[A book containing the magic control of the demon species, from the lowest demon species to the marquis of the demons.

Effect: When used, you can learn the skill ‘Flame of the Demon World - Fragach.’]

There was only a simple explanation written on the message window that appeared in front of Hyeonu. However, the content wasn’t light. A skill book—it was a book that literally contained a skill, i.e. an item that allowed a person to obtain a skill when used.

‘It seems good just by looking at the name.’

He knew without even looking what the effect of the skill would be. Still, he had to confirm it. He needed to know the exact effect so he could think about how to handle this skill book.

[The Flame of the Demon World - Fragach]

[Fragach also exists in the demon world. Dealing with it requires very precise magic power control.

Type: Continuous

Rating: Unique

The effect of magic power is increased by 20%.

The attribute is fixed as the dark and fire attribute.]

‘It is an incredible skill book.’

Hyeonu marveled at the exact effect of the skill.

‘Is it unique rated because the increase in the effect of magic power is lower?’

It was too sad for it to have the rating of unique. The dark and fire attributes—Hyeonu knew the value even more so because he had used both of them at the same time.

“However, I can’t use it. Pass it first.”

The admiration was only brief. Hyeonu resolutely placed the skill book in his inventory. The skill book had no value for Hyeonu. He couldn’t use it because he already had the chaos attribute.

Next was the bead.

‘Item Information.’

Hyeonu inwardly called out and the information of the bead appeared in front of him.

[Essence of Rudubit]

[An inner core containing the magic power in the body that is a secret method passed down only to a handful of demons, especially some nobles. Contains a great amount of magic power.

Rating: Unique

Restrictions: Possess the dark attribute, more than 3,800 magic power.

Effect: Stats will randomly increase when taken (a maximum of 200 points per stat). There is a normal probability of creating a skill. There is a low probability of creating a stat related to magic power.]

“Oh!” An exclamation burst from Hyeonu’s mouth. To be honest, in general terms, the skill book he saw earlier had a higher value than the essence. It just wasn’t the case for Hyeonu. The essence was something that could be used, while the skill book couldn’t be used.

“Tang-E, come here,” Hyeonu called out to Tang-E.

“Huh? What’s going on?” Tang-E, who was playing with the magic spirit, turned his head at Hyeonu’s call. Just then, Tang-E’s eyes opened wide. He found the bead in Hyeonu’s hand. “That… what is that?!”

Tang-E ran like a flash of light and stopped in front of Hyeonu.

“This? Why? Do you want it?” Hyeonu shook the bead in front of Tang-E. Tang-E’s eyes shook along with the bead.

“Give it to me, give it. Hurry and give it to me!” Tang-E stuck to Hyeonu and started to whine. The temptation of the essence was great.

“Yes, take it.” Hyeonu originally planned to give it to Tang-E, so he didn’t hesitate at all when placing the bead on Tang-E’s paw.

Tang-E received the Essence of Rudubit from Hyeonu and looked at it like it was a very precious treasure. He observed it for a long time before placing the essence on the sole of one paw. Then he also flipped the sole of his other paw toward the sky. A brilliant bead appeared on the sole of the other paw. It was a heart Tang-E made using the yeouiju skill.

“Be careful, be careful.”

Tang-E carefully brought the Essence of Rudubit to the heart. Something amazing happened the moment that Tang-E’s heart and the Essence of Rudubit collided. The essence was literally sucked into Tang-E’s heart. At the same time, a dark light poured out of Tang-E’s heart. The light was so strong that he couldn’t open his eyes.

‘S-Strong.’

Hyeonu breathed out lightly and closed his eyes at the intense light. His expectations were high. What type of message window would disturb Hyeonu’s vision when he opened his eyes?

‘I hope it will burst out well…’

Hyeonu naturally wanted Tang-E to receive the effect of the essence properly. Hyeonu felt the light entering through his closed eyes becoming weaker and he slowly lifted his eyelids. There were message windows about Tang-E in front of Hyeonu’s eyes.

[Your pet ‘Tang-E’ has taken ‘Essence of Rudubit.’]

[The strength stat has increased by 150 points.]

[The agility stat has increased by 150 points.]

[The physique stat has increased by 150 points.]

[The magic power stat has increased by 150 points.]

[The wisdom stat has increased by 150 points.]

All of Tang-E’s stats rose by 150. Honestly, Hyeonu couldn’t understand it when reading the messages.

‘Can stats randomly rise by the same number?’

Of course, it was possible. It didn’t say it couldn’t happen. However, the probability was very low.

‘Is it because it was combined with the wish bead instead of being eaten?’

Hyeonu’s thoughts were up to here. He was able to make one plausible guess based on Tang-E’s actions which were different from the norm. That action created these consequences.

Then another message window appeared in front of Hyeonu. It was a message that Hyeonu hadn’t expected.

[Your pet ‘Tang-E’ has taken the Essence of Rudubit and a new skill is created.]

[Darkness is My Friend]

[Darkness exists everywhere. They will all help you.

Type: Continuous

Rating: Unique

Skill Proficiency: F

Dark attribute attacks will receive an additional 50% damage.]

The explanation was short and simple, but it was a skill with an overwhelming effect. There was an additional 50% damage when attacking with the dark attribute. Tang-E’s magic power was the dark attribute. In other words, all attacks would have a 50% additional attack power unless he was hitting with his bear paws.

‘This is really good.’

“Tang-E’s status window.”

Hyeonu shook his head with a dumbfounded expression and opened Tang-E’s status window. It was right to check whenever there were changes.

[Status Window]

[Name: Tang-E

Level: 339

Species: Marionette Bear (Third awakening)

Title: Bung Bung Island’s Heir

Stats: Strength: 3,037 Agility: 3,061 Physique: 3,475 Magic Power: 6,289 (+943) Wisdom: 2,341

The heir of Bung Bung Island. Bear-like physical abilities and high magic power are racial characteristics. There is a lot of affection, unlike the prideful tone.

Intimacy: 100

Skills Possessed: Bear's Momentum, Forest's Blessing, Magic Power Affinity, Lightning, Giant Transformation, Roar, Ice, Fire, Subspace, Burning Magic Power, Breath of the Wind, Wish Bead Transmutation, Dancing with a Bear, Dragon Blood, Polymorph, Darkness is My Friend.

Retained Attributes: Dark]

Hyeonu admired it again when he saw Tang-E’s status window. His stats were frighteningly high.

‘I’m really envious every time I see it.’

Tang-E wore only two items. Nevertheless, his stats were so high. It literally meant that his natural stats were high.

By this time, Tang-E completely absorbed the essence and opened his eyes. Tang-E checked the heart in his hand. ‘It is a bit more complete.’

Tang-E could feel it. The heart felt different from before. The more he felt it, the greater his gratitude for Hyeonu. It was this heart that brought together the many essences that Hyeonu had given to Tang-E so far.

‘Thank you, Master.’

“Master dude, I ate it well.”

Tang-E went to Hyeonu who was standing still and hugged him. The magic spirit saw it and rushed to Hyeonu like Tang-E.

“Hey, it’s so heavy. Move.”

Hyeonu was suddenly hit when looking at Tang-E’s status window and shook off Tang-E and the magic spirit with an embarrassed expression. However, he couldn’t shake off two monsters just by waving his hand.

“Fine, do whatever you want.”

In the end, Hyeonu gave up resistance and directly lay down on the ground. Tang-E and the magic spirit sat down on top of Hyeonu’s body.

***

Hyeonu was waiting for someone in the area. The man he was waiting for was Jamie Moore. It was the student who would announce the new beginning of Alley Leader Academy.

Jamie Moore quickly made his appearance. It was because the promised time had arrived.

“Jamie, how was your hunting?” Hyeonu asked Jamie Moore, who didn’t look much different from the last streaming.

“I am able to hunt because the items are good. But… it wasn’t that pleasant. I don’t like being beaten.”

Jamie Moore shook his head. He challenged hunting according to Hyeonu’s instructions, but the result wasn’t good. Now it was easier to get good items than when Jamie Moore first encountered Arena in the past. Jamie was imposingly covered with rare items and went hunting. Then he was beaten many times.

He got hit five times in exchange for dealing one blow. Still, the monster died. It was because Jamie’s items were so good. However, such a hunt ended quickly. Jamie Moore could hardly stand it and ended the hunt.

“What was the problem? The items are good, so it shouldn’t be difficult to hunt?” Hyeonu asked as he recalled the first time he returned to Arena. Hunting was very easy with his three rare items. The difference was enormous compared to when he first played Arena.

“Are you asking because you don’t know? I was beaten up, but I didn’t die due to the items. Just one hit and they will all fall down. But in order to hit them once, I have to get hit two or three times,” Jamie Moore quickly spoke to Hyeonu.

Upon hearing this, Hyeonu burst out laughing.

“What’s so funny?”

“That’s why I let you go hunting, Jamie.” Hyeonu tried hard to hold back the laughter that burst out and continued his words, “If it goes well from the beginning, do you need me to teach you? It is only when you know what the present is like that you will feel more impressed after changing.”

Hyeonu’s words were shocking. From the beginning, Hyeonu was predicting what Jamie Moore would experience.

“Then… today?”

“Today, I will teach you what you need the most. It is everything from one to ten.”

Hyeonu smiled. Then Jamie Moore laughed. He hoped he could really enjoy Arena from today.

“First, what I’m going to teach you is very easy.”

Hyeonu summoned a scarecrow to the arena. Then he stretched out his fist toward the scarecrow. The scarecrow, which was over 20 meters away from Hyeonu, shattered.

“It is to break your preconceived notions.”