Chapter 252
Chapter 252
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>Translator: penny
>Chapter: 252
>Chapter Title: Sealing the Cataclysm
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The chilling silence was broken by the Cataclysm.
More precisely, by a single spear that burst through the Cataclysm’s gaping maw.
The spear soon transformed into a massive shield. As its surface expanded, the enormous mouth yawned wide, revealing a man.
“Fuck, this is nasty. Sealed up tight with my mouth shut and everything.”
“……Kaiser!”
It was the black-masked man, Kaiser.
As he shook off his body in disgust after emerging from the maw,the players’ jaws dropped.
Ding-
[You have successfully sealed the great Cataclysm.]
[You have fulfilled the long-forgotten king’s wish and saved his soul.]
[You have cleared the World Quest.]
[The ranking has changed.]
[World Quest Ranking]
-1st: Kaiser
-2nd: Astr
-3rd: Empress
-4th: Sword Saint
-5th: Arthur
….
[Rank-based rewards will be distributed to all who attempted the.]
The messages popped up all at once, greeting them.
“K-Kaiser cleared the World Quest!!!”
“Wooooaaahhhh!!!”
“Holy shit, he’s insane! Totally insane!!”
“Kaiser, he really is a god!!”
“I’m joining the Kaiser Church starting today!! Uwaaaah!!!”
Roaring cheers soon engulfed the tomb in frenzy.
As he watched them scream, leap around, and marvel in astonishment, something tapped his shoulder.
-I believed in you, Master.
-Lijariza.
-I knew you’d pull it off. It’s an honor to serve you, my liege.
The Guardians had snuck up beside him.
And behind them, his comrades were smiling slyly.
As he listened to the Guardians’ excited chatter, the Empress approached slowly, flashing her signature fierce grin as she extended her fist.
“Good work, kid.”
“You too, you rascal.”
Do-hyun chuckled at the woman’s voice coming from that mismatched frame and bumped his fist against hers.
Thud.
The chat exploded as their fists met.
-Kuh…… Now that’s romance.
-Clear is real? My heart’s swelling up for real.
-So Empress is Kkukku Dak Kkukku, Sword Saint is Sword Emperor? Astr…… then that pervert?
-Never thought I’d see the Kaiser Party reunited.
-1st to 4th all Kaiser Party lmao
-Total sweep fr
-Kaiser Punch! Kaiser Punch! Kaiser Punch! Kaiser Punch!
-Empress, give me your eyes--!!!
-Sword Saint! Sword Saint! Sword Saint!
Viewership had already surpassed 190 million, and they were going wild.
It was only natural—they’d boldly cleared a World Quest everyone had given up on as impossible.
Rumble- Crack-
Shaaa-
Do-hyun, a satisfied smile on his face, looked up at the sky.
Just as the messages said, the catastrophes filling the tomb were vanishing.
The burning buildings and wandering undead scattered like mirages, and the darkened sky cleared to a brilliant blue.
He lowered his gaze, basking in the pleasantly descending moonlight.
Waaaaahhhh!!!
Looking at the players roaring in triumph, Do-hyun’s lips curved up.
‘Not bad.’
It was the Kaiser Party’s first raid—and a resounding success.
And at this moment, no one was happier about the World Quest clear than one particular person.
Crash!
“Uwaaaah! Kaiser!! He’s a god! A god!!!! Uwaaaah!! Thank you, oh divine one!!”
It was Harrington, leaping from his chair and howling.
Tears of joy streamed down his face as he prayed to the heavens, his boundless gratitude and faith shining through.
‘……What am I even seeing?’
The sight, which bordered on madness, left his entering butler-cum-executive staring blankly.
His master seemed especially unfamiliar today.
Creak-
The butler’s lips twitched, then he quietly shut the door.
Cold sweat trickled down his back.
‘……I saw nothing. Nothing at all.’
It was the moment a promising devotee of the Kaiser Church took root.
* * *
The Godverse community was in absolute chaos.
It wasn’t just the community, either.
From the green window real-time trends to massive headlines plastered across every portal site.
[World Quest of Historic Difficulty Conquered!]
[Top 10 Guilds and High Rankers Crumble Powerlessly Before the Greatest World Quest Ever.]
[Kaiser, Hero of Turbulent Times?]
[Kaiser Party Vanquishes the Cataclysm!]
[What Were the Empress and Sword Saint, and Astr Like in the Past?]
[Two Women Topping Male Players’ Ideal Types Revealed to Have Played as Men…… Especially Astr’s Fashion Was Utterly Bizarre, Sparking Huge Buzz…….]
From the World Quest conquest to the Kaiser Party’s return.
It was a historic World Quest in every way, brimming with talking points.
The biggest buzz, naturally, surrounded the Kaiser Party.
-Wow. So those old rumors about them were true.
-That pretty face was inside that burly swordsman? Legend.
-Astr shocked me the most. That purple fetish panty monster was Astr.
-That’s why kids these days…… That’s romance. Latte’s the mark of a veteran!
-Grandpa alert lololol
-No but suddenly super into Astr lolololol
-Thought he was some chaebol heir, turns out just a game-loving uncle lololol Cataclysm raid he was the only one huffing and puffing.
Their hidden pasts revealed, the comments turned into a sea of laughter.
But Kaiser dominated the conversation most of all.
-Who am I? Kaiser’s loyal citizen!
-May the god protect us!
-All those doomsayers saying Kaiser couldn’t do shit in World Quest? Gone now? Totally wrong? Kaiser is god?
-Snatching 1st in World Quest like it’s nothing~
With his huge fanbase and antis, plus recent growth drawing skepticism, it was only natural after he boldly claimed 1st.
-But seriously, how’d he do it? Even if stronger than Top 10 Guilds?
-You wouldn’t say that if you watched. Parrying light trajectories like it’s nothing…… heart stopped fr…… so damn cool.
-Top 10 Guilds would’ve cleared ages ago without the light trajectory pattern. That pattern’s pure bullshit—whole reason they wiped.
-And Kaiser just breaks it effortlessly?
-Kaiser? He’s a god.
-Kaiser! Take off the mask! We wanna see your face!
-Fuck off!!!! How dare you gaze upon a god’s face!!!!
-Ah, ahh……!
-But more than that, how’d he beat the king? Dying to know. When’s the vid dropping?
Kaiser had once again proven his class.
“Kaiser played a pivotal role in conquering the World Quest. How exactly was this possible?”
“We have battle analyst Dr. Choi here……”
“Ah, yes. Look at this scene—Kaiser parries it, right? The timing’s impossible. Even knowing it, you couldn’t. Probably elite dynamic vision and distance control letting him nail the timing……”
“……I see. So timing is key?”
“Yes. Many think Kaiser’s just got godlike physicals, but in my view, this is his greatest strength. A true genius of timing.”
The news spread far and wide, hitting broadcast TV beyond the internet.
Countless people analyzed and marveled at the Kaiser Party’s battle footage.
[Parries? You Can Do It Too!]
[Sudden Parrying Craze. Wails of Lament Echo Among Players…….]
[Kaiser, the Troll-Maker, Returns?]
[Kaiser, How Does He Parry? Research Into Unprecedented Pattern Breaks Focuses on Parries…….]
Articles and content spawned naturally, and inevitably, copycats emerged.
-Fuck, Yama’s ruined cuz of Kaiser wannabes.
-Same shit during Delorock, here we go again.
-Kaiser’s a god so it works, why tf try to copy a god.
-Don’t invite swordsmen to parties for a while. These idiots act innocent then parry at crucial moments and die. Fml
-Broadcast just went up minutes ago;; Why so damn fast when it’s this? Fucking hate it.
The comments, filled with groans and curses, captured the situation live.
The Great Parrying Era had dawned.
No way Godverse players missed it.
Word reached the Top 10 Guilds—and even Annihilator in the New Continent.
“The World Quest cleared…… Wasn’t it supposed to be impossible?”
“……Yes, Master.”
“Even Arthur failed, yet he made it possible…… He’s growing faster than expected. Should’ve joined if I knew.”
“Luck, perhaps? These things always get hyped up.”
Annihilator sheathed his sword after sweeping up the Cyclopes.
The five swords hovering above him descended on their own, slotting neatly into the sheaths at his waist and back.
“Luck…….”
Mulling his secretary’s words, Annihilator smirked.
“No word fits him less.”
“……Pardon?”
“Anything else?”
Turning away, Annihilator asked abruptly. The secretary answered as if it just occurred to her.
“They want a summit.”
“A summit?”
“Yes. As soon as possible, if we can gather.”
Annihilator paused. He’d been about to push on with the hidden piece.
The only summits here were Top 10 Guild ones.
They convened occasionally for major issues, but Annihilator’s expression turned peculiar.
“Something’s up.”
Everyone was busy, relations frosty—no meetings in six months.
But he soon sneered knowingly.
What else but this timing?
Kaiser did what they couldn’t, so they’re shitting bricks.
“They want your attendance, Master…… What should I do?”
“No conflicts, handle it yourself.”
“……You sure? Third refusal already.”
“Hidden pieces matter more than their whining. And…… why should I heed them?”
“……Understood. I’ll shut it down.”
Annihilator nodded curtly and walked off.
After some distance from the secretary, his steps slowed to a halt.
Gazing north, his eyes gleamed with interest.
‘Even those lazy asses are panicking this much…… No rest for you here either, Kaiser.’
He’d missed meeting this time, unfortunately, but next chance would come.
Annihilator looked forward to facing him.
* * *
Meanwhile, before the world erupted in uproar.
While Do-hyun was still lost in sentiment, gazing at the sky in the Forgotten Tomb.
The Sword Saint approached with an unusually serious face.
“Kaiser.”
“Hm?”
“You’ve picked up some intriguing sword techniques since we last met.”
A pleasant, calm voice.
Utterly unlike his gravelly Delorock tone—disorienting, yet that signature speech pattern remained.
Meeting his eyes, the Sword Saint extended his sheath, a faint smile on his lips.
“Care for a spar? It’s been a while.”