Ranker's Return

Chapter 692

“Everyone has worked hard today. I have no doubt that the greatness of the empire has been conveyed to the demon world to a certain extent," the emperor said as Hyeonu broke through the players to reach him.

The emperor looked at the players. As everyone expected, the one at the receiving end of the emperor's gaze was Hyeonu. The emperor continued, “I was particularly impressed with the performance of some adventurers. It is also very satisfying that most of them are nobles of the empire.”

The moment the emperor’s words ended, message windows appeared in front of all the players gathered here.

[Annihilate the Demon World Army has been cleared.]

[Experience has been acquired.]

[1,111 imperial contributions have been acquired.]

The amount of imperial contributions was different for every individual. There wasn’t a single person who received the same amount, even by coincidence. This was because they were paid differently according to their contribution in battle. There were also players who received level up messages like Hyeonu.

‘I already gained five levels today,’ Hyeonu thought.

It was an unprecedented level-up speed. At lower levels, it wasn’t difficult to gain five levels a day. In some cases, using a bus even helped them to gain dozens of levels. However, Hyeonu was above level 350, and he was a uniquely high level character in Arena. It was unbelievable that such a Hyeonu gained five levels in a day.

‘With this, I am level 370…’

He was getting closer to level 400 than he was to level 300. The distant fifth class advancement felt a bit more within his reach.

‘I am going to level up diligently.’

Hyeonu had a busy schedule. He had to stream periodically, and now he had to teach the players of Crescent Moon. Thus, he had to play Arena smarter to make it more effective even if he spent the same amount of time on it.

The emperor continued, “The next destination is Alfore, the original target. The expedition won’t continue after Alfore.”

At his words, the players realized that the end of the main scenario was coming. Then the emperor added, “Of course, this isn’t the real end. The second and third expeditions have been scheduled. I just need time to strengthen our internal stability.”

It was as the emperor said. The moment they occupied Alfore, it was equivalent to occupying three demon world cities. This didn’t mean it was the end. They were occupying it, so they had to protect it from the hands of the demons and demonic creatures.

‘There is a decisive reason to stop here.’Hyeonu knew why the emperor was stopping the expedition at Alfore.

The first reason was that he couldn’t leave the imperial palace empty any longer.

‘Baler will bring them on his own…’

The second reason was that even if they stood still, the demon kings would flock on their own.

The emperor concluded, “I will open the prelude to the last expedition tomorrow. Everyone can relax today.”

[A quest has been created.]

[End of the First Expedition]

[This is the end of the time given by the emperor. Let the last expedition burn splendidly.

Rating: MS

Conditions: Arrive in Alfore 0/1, the fall of Alfore 0/1.

Rewards: Experience, imperial contribution.]

The main scenario quest was created, but the rewards were once again similar. Experience and imperial contributions were too shabby to be as rewards for the ending of a main scenario.

‘Isn’t it okay to give something at least once?’Everyone had this thought.

The rewards so far had been shabby compared to the reputation of the main scenario. They did not receive anything except for the permit. It was always experience and imperial contributions. However, they didn’t think the main scenario rewards were problematic enough to the point of complaining. It was just a bit of a shame. In particular, those who used their brains in each guild were very satisfied with the main scenario.

The biggest harvest of this main scenario was the permit document, which was the only physical reward. Those who didn’t have this permit document couldn’t become a noble. They didn’t know about the East Continent, but this was the case in the West Continent.

The power of a noble was that great. The most important thing was the ability to own a territory. Those who had a territory and those who didn’t—this was the basis for dividing the large guilds from the other guilds. An essential item to becoming a noble was the permit. The large guilds were satisfied enough just to get this.

The main scenario was a time when other guilds climbed after the large guilds and kicked down the ladder that could be a large guild. One day, that ladder might be rebuilt. Yet until then, it was enough to buy time.

‘It is a really beneficial main scenario.’

For Hyeonu, this main scenario was a better opportunity than ever. He received moderate rewards. There weren’t many items that were directly delivered. Yet generally speaking, it would take at least one or two months to complete the main scenario while hunting and completing quests.

‘It is all about levels, items, and skills.’

Hyeonu had driven the hunt, so he gained many levels, skill proficiency, and even items all in a short period of time.

‘It is all thanks to the emperor.’

Hyeonu’s gaze shifted to the emperor, who was continuing to speak.

“I’m leaving at noon tomorrow. I hope you will be ready to leave before then.”The emperor finished everything he had to say. He stared at Hyeonu for a few seconds before leaving. Hyeonu kept his position until the emperor disappeared completely. Then he also left.

‘Let’s go and scratch the lottery ticket!’Hyeonu’s expression was full of anticipation.

The source of his expectations was the bead that he received from Callioraks as a reward for the quest. Hyeonu was full of anticipation for finding out the true identity of the bead. He stopped walking only when he could see no one around him. Nevertheless, he still wasn’t at ease, so he looked around at the surroundings a few more times.

“Master dude, no one seems to be around.”Tang-E couldn’t bear to see it and stopped Hyeonu.

Right now, Hyeonu was being too cautious, even though he needed to be careful. There was already no one around. It was impossible not to notice if someone had followed Hyeonu.

“Really? Then I’ll check here.”Hyeonu heard Tang-E’s repeated guarantees and sat down on the ground with confidence. He placed his hand into his inventory and carefully took out the black bead.

“Please, please…” Hyeonu muttered as he rubbed the bead with both hands.

“Crazy Master dude…” Tang-E clicked his tongue as he watched Hyeonu’s actions. It wasn’t the first or second time he had seen it. Thus, it was even more incomprehensible.

“It hasn’t been just once or twice. Shouldn’t he be calm by now? Stupid Master dude.”

Tang-E too was excited every time he saw the essence. It was due to the joy of delicious things and the instinctive excitement of seeing the essence. He didn’t have the thought of wanting the essence to be better than the one before like Hyeonu. It wasn’t even the first time Hyeonu had seen an essence. Tang-E alone had seen one several times.

Regardless of what Tang-E said, Hyeonu continued to wipe the bead. ‘Please be good, be good…’

He repeated the same action for around five minutes before taking a deep breath and resting.

‘Item Information!’

[Galiya’s Heart]

[-The heart of Galiya, one of the seven great demon kings of the demon world. Some type of existence has stained Galiya’s magic power with its own.

Rating: Epic

Restrictions: 4,000 physique, 3,500 magic power. Holder of the chaos attribute.

Effect: Stats will randomly increase when taken (a maximum of 350 points per stat). There is a high probability of creating a skill. There is a normal probability of creating a stat. There is a low probability of creating a title.]

“NIce!!!” Hyeonu confirmed the effect of the black bead, Galiya’s Heart, and cheered. He immediately got up and started running around.

“Yes!!” Hyeonu jumped high into the air and landed on the ground with a shout of joy.

‘It is a jackpot, a jackpot.’

It had the best effects among the essences he had seen so far.

‘I’m going to eat it right away.’

Hyeonu calmed down his excitement and sat on the ground again. Then he carefully placed the black bead in his mouth.

[You have taken Galiya’s Heart.]

[The strength stat has increased by 268 points.]

[The agility stat has increased by 199 points.]

[The physique stat has increased by 98 points.]

[The magic power stat has increased by 349 points.]

[The fighting energy stat has increased by 210 points.]

[The dignity stat has increased by 169 points.]

[The killing intent stat has increased by 333 points.]

There were messages about the increase in stats. It was a spectacular rise and worthy of an epic-rated essence. The stats increase wasn’t a joke at all.

‘This alone makes the main scenario worthwhile.’

Hyeonu felt rewarded for all his struggles. Callioraks had given him Galiya’s Heart, but it was an item he never would’ve obtained if he hadn’t progressed through the main scenario. Honestly, if it wasn’t for the main scenario, how would Hyeonu have become involved with Galiya? The emergence of the message windows that made Hyeonu feel good didn’t stop there.

[Taking Galiya’s Heart has created a new skill.]

[Chaos Affinity]

[The chaos attribute will feel more familiar.

Type: Continuous

Rating: Unique

Skill Proficiency: F

Attack power will increase by 35% when attacking with the chaos attribute.]

A new skill was created. It was the continuous-type skill that Hyeonu wanted.

‘Isn’t this good?’

Hyeonu’s attribute wasn’t going to change, so it was a 35% increase of his attack power. The smile on Hyeonu’s face deepened. It was because one more message appeared after the skill creation.

[Taking Galiya’s Heart has created a new title.]

[Successor of the Chaos Dragon]

[A title given to the player who is highly favored by Callioraks.

Effect: All stats are increased by 10%.]

At this point, Hyeonu couldn’t stand it any longer. He started to laugh slyly over and over.

“Master dude is crazy again. This time, he completely lost his mind.” Tang-E saw it and clicked his tongue with an expression of regret.

“Tang-E,”Hyeonu called Tang-E.

Tang-E looked at Hyeonu with innocent eyes, as if he hadn’t said anything. “What is it, Master dude?”

Hyeonu spoke to Tang-E with a very warm smile, “Today is a party. It is a meat party.”

“Oh, yes! A party. A meat party!” Tang-E cheered and forgot that he had been scolding Hyeonu just now.

A meat party really couldn’t be missed.

“What type of meat is it this time? Of course, it is high quality beef grown with herbs, right? It isn’t common meat, right?” Tang-E pressed Hyeonu to serve better meat. His figure looked very much like the person who had just been fiddling with the bead.