Ranker’s Return

Chapter 911

Hyeonu frowned. To be exact, the light was coming from a ring that was worn on his finger. This was the quest reward that changed the Guardian’s Spear.

‘Please be legendary…’

The current Guardian’s Spear was epic-rated. If it went up one step further, it would either become a better epic item than it was now or it would rise in rating and become a legendary item. There were two directions. The best out of the two was naturally for it to be promoted to a legendary item. Even if it was the best of epic items with similar wearer restrictions, it could never be better than a legendary item.

“Please!!” Hyeonu closed his eyes and prayed. The light remained in place for a long time before dying down. The ring, which was the source of the light, absorbed all of it. The moment the light was absorbed completely, Hyeonu injected magic power into the ring and changed it into a spear. Then he immediately checked the spear’s information.

‘Item Information.’

[+12 The Last Divine Artifact]

[A spear used by the guardians who devoted their lives to protecting the ancient empire. The last master of the spear was the one with the noblest status. It was contaminated with something but has been completely restored to its original state.

Rating: Legendary

Restrictions: Guardian of the Luos Empire.

Durability: 33,333/33,333

Attack Power: 12,000 + 16,800

Effect: All stats +1,000, 180% increase in attack power, 75% increase in defense penetration.]

“Oh…” Hyeonu’s body collapsed after he confirmed the information of the changed spear. It was a momentary loss of energy.

“It came out, it came out!”

The rating was changed to a legendary item. In addition, the performance of the item itself had increased dramatically. It was enough to say that it was 50% better than before.

‘This might be better when killing a big boss monster.’

If he looked at the attack power of the spear alone, The Last Divine Artifact was better than the Mixed Sky Sword. However, it had no effect related to magic power, and it didn’t combine well with Mixed Sky Demonic Martial Art. Thus, it was difficult to use it normally.

‘The Mixed Sky Sword will do better if the skills of the Mixed Sky Demonic Martial Art go up.’

In addition, the Mixed Sky Sword still had the potential to develop. If Hyeonu used it more often, it wouldn’t be much different from The Last Divine Artifact in the end.

‘I will check the other things as well.’

Hyeonu turned The Last Divine Artifact back into a ring. Then he picked up the ring on the ground and checked the information.

‘Item Information.’

[Star of Light]

[A ring worn by the chiefs of a tribe that has symbolized light since ancient times. Responds to a particular magic power.

Rating: Legendary

Restrictions: Possess the light attribute, more than 10,000 magic power.

Effect: All stats + 1,200, 35% additional damage for light attribute attacks. ‘Speed of Light’ is now available.

Speed of Light: The effectiveness of the ra tribe’s secret arts will increase by 35%.]

“This is good.”

A cry emerged from Hyeonu’s mouth. The ring that Luke dropped was also a legendary-rated item. Naturally, it had a good effect.

‘It is vague…’

However, it didn’t match Hyeonu. It was just a ring that increased every stat by 1,200 points.

‘Then it will only be around a unique rated item.’

It was clear that an increase of 1,200 points to all stats was good, but unique items alone increased the stats by hundreds, and each one had a skill attached to them. That was enough to fill the gaps in the stats increase.

‘It is a pearl necklace around a pig’s neck.’

Using it on himself would be a waste. It was too wasteful. There was no efficiency at all.

‘It is just right if I give it to Tang-E…’

No matter what anyone said, Tang-E was the most suitable one to use Star of Light. He had the power of the light attribute and was learning the secret arts of the ra tribe.

‘By the way, a ring must be uncomfortable…’

However, Tang-E couldn’t wear any rings. That’s why he wore only bracelets and necklaces.

‘Well… I can change it to a bracelet or anklet.’

Changing the shape of an item wasn’t difficult. The only thing needed was money.

‘How much money does it cost to change the appearance of a legendary item?’

The exact amount was unknown, but it was clear that a lot of money was needed.

‘Even so, I can’t save money since it is Tang-E’s present.’

Hyeonu struggled to smile. He couldn’t help feeling sick from the unexpectedly large consumption.

‘What is this?’

Hyeonu put Star of Light into his inventory and picked up the book that was believed to be a skill book.

‘Item Information.’

[Secret Arts of the Ra Tribe Series]

[It contains the matured secret arts learned by the ran tribe, one of the ancient tribes. It is a book written by the greatest genius of the ra tribe in a long time.

Rating: Legendary

Restrictions: Possess the light attribute, 5,000 physique, 10,000 magic power, at least two magic power-related skills with a proficiency level of S, and at least three immediately activated skills with a proficiency level of S.]

Hyeonu checked the book’s information and threw the book to the ground without hesitation. Then he started to step on the book.

“How come there is nothing for me?”

The book was a skill book—one that was related to the secret arts of the ra tribe. This meant it was also something for Tang-E. Hyeonu managed to calm down and shook the dirt off the book. Then he carefully put the book in the inventory.

‘Tang-E, work a bit harder.’

Hyeonu smiled. This skill book meant Tang-E would be struggling for several years.

‘Bear the weight of the skill book.’

***

The war continued without fail even the day after Luke’s death. The only difference was that those who dominated the battlefield disappeared. Luke died, and Raccoon and Lebron left the battlefield. It was as if they hadn’t shown up in the first place.

On a cliff high enough to inspect the battlefield, there were two men standing side by side while they looked at the battlefield.

“What about the promise?” Hyeonu opened up the conversation. He had something to receive.

Jeras put his hand into his pocket. “Take this.”

His hand contained a ‘Concentrated Pureness’ essence, which Tang-E had taken previously. The Concentrated Pureness left Jeras’ hand and fell into Hyeonu’s hands.

“Use it well,” Jeras said.

Hyeonu put the Concentrated Pureness into his inventory the moment he received it. Hyeonu smiled and asked Jeras, “What are you going to do in the future?”

“I intend to take control of the tribe,” Jeras replied in a heavy tone. However, there was joy in his voice that he couldn’t hide. It was natural. Luke might’ve died, but Jeras had risen to the position of chief and received all the secret arts. He had finally fulfilled his long-cherished desire. It was impossible for him not to be happy.

“The war?

“You don’t have to say it. I remember it.” Jeras frowned.

“I guess. You need to clean up.” Hyeonu quietly laughed.

“I will leave if there is nothing else.” Jeras tried to relax his frown. The man in front of him was now the superior party. However, once Jeras mastered all the secret arts that Luke left behind, he would be able to ignore the human threat in front of him.

‘Then I will raise the tribe up again.’

It was only then that the war would stop and he would be able to strengthen his inner circle.

‘It is obvious that he is looking forward to the future…’ Hyeonu immediately grasped what Jeras was thinking from his expression. It wasn’t hard since Hyeonu often saw people with this type of expression.

‘Yeongchan sometimes has this expression.’

After making this expression, Yeongchan would play some pretty serious pranks again and again. Jeras would be similar. After some time passed and he had mastered the secret arts that Luke gave him, Jeras would surely struggle to get out of Hyeonu’s hands. Nonetheless, Jeras’ desire would never be fulfilled. Hyeonu never intended to grow at a slower pace than Jeras.

‘You might become strong alone, but I am in a team of two.’

Besides, Hyeonu wasn’t alone. He had Tang-E. He could never lose.

“If you’re busy. go first. I’ll wait here a bit longer.” Hyeonu hid his inner thoughts and waved to Jeras.

Jeras left with a stiff expression at Hyeonu’s order.

“The words I told you before… I hope you don’t forget for the sake of your tribe.” Hyeonu threw these words at the back of Jeras, who was leaving.

At this moment, Jeras’ body floated high into the air with an intense explosion.

***

Lebron returned to the imperial capital and returned to the imperial palace, not his mansion. His expression was very relaxed as he headed toward the imperial palace. It was quite different from when he was forced to enter the palace.

“Your Majesty, this humble Lebron has come.” Lebron stopped in front of the emperor’s great hall.

“Come in.” The emperor frowned as soon as he saw Lebron’s face. He didn’t really like Lebron’s smile much.

“You have a relaxed expression. Did something good happen? Did you have some fun in the East Continent?” The emperor’s tone became sharp in a flash. Lebron’s pleasure was the emperor’s wrath. It was the difference between the free and the bound.

“There is no such thing as a good event. I just had a good time drinking the alcohol of the ancient empire.” Lebron was kind to the emperor.

“Alcohol from the ancient empire? How much is left?” A fire burned in the emperor’s eyes at the words that there was alcohol from the ancient empire. Having a drink alone was the only joy in this frustrating palace life.

“A bottle remains, but… I’m going to give this to Teacher…”

“I sent you out to fight, but you went to have a drink and came back. I have no one to believe in. I should’ve gone myself…” the emperor burst out angrily. He looked betrayed.

“We can drink together later.” Lebron maintained his smile and lightly passed over the emperor’s anger.

“I know better than anyone that Teacher can’t be left behind.”

Duke John was no less a drinker than Lebron and the emperor. He taught them not only the sword but also how to drink alcohol.

“No, on the day that Your Majesty visits Teacher, I’ll also be with you. So don’t be too heartbroken.”

“I’m going to drink alone.”

The emperor didn’t believe Lebron at all. In this respect, there was no trust.

“I heard something interesting from that guy on this expedition. Do you want to hear it?”

“What is the interesting story?”

“He asked me if I would help him.”

“Help? Isn’t that natural?” the emperor asked back with a frown. It was natural for the teacher to help the student. This was far from an interesting story.

“Wouldn’t it be different if that help had something to do with defying the natural order?”

There was something that shouldn’t have come out of Lebron’s mouth. Defying the natural order, overturning the sky…

This meant they would soon change the owner of the throne.

“Hahahaha!” The emperor burst out laughing. It was a laugh from the depths of his heart.

“Is that so?” The emperor stopped laughing and stood up from his throne. “There really isn’t much time left then.”

A strange desire started to burn in the emperor’s eyes.

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