Chapter 59
Chapter 59
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>Translator: penny
>Chapter: 59
>Chapter Title: Is This a God or a Thug?
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Do-hyun couldn't hide his bewilderment at Kashyar's personality, which was so dubious it called his very qualifications into question.
‘Has the game company lost its mind for real?’
Even Do-hyun, who had endured all sorts of ridiculousness in Delrock thanks to the luck of being abandoned by a god, couldn't hold back the urge to shout out loud this time.
Sure, balance was a mess, but there was a limit. What kind of nonsense was this?
If it had been anyone but Do-hyun, they would've had to forfeit the Raven clear and hand back the class right then and there.
Do-hyun's stats and other conditions were at a level impossible for this stage.
No matter what standard Kashyar demanded, failing to meet it meant losing the class helplessly, without a chance to do anything.
‘No way... did they design it that way on purpose?’
To ensure no one could inherit it easily...
...No, no matter how rationally he tried to think about it, the curses just bubbled up inevitably.
Do-hyun sighed inwardly and reined in his agitated mind.
‘Anyway, I cleared it.’
Setting aside the difficulty, the inheritance conditions were a total disaster, but Do-hyun had passed with flying colors regardless.
He had made the right choice once again.
Some might call it result-oriented thinking, but if it led to a good outcome, wasn't that the right choice?
[To inherit my will, you need at least this much. And...]
Regardless of Do-hyun's thoughts, Kashyar—who had so casually decided his fate like swatting a fly—spoke in an offhand tone.
His gaze shifted to Do-hyun's side.
[I don't know how you control those guys, but there must be a reason.]
‘Those guys?’
Following his gaze, Do-hyun saw Jihad blinking vacantly and Eliza pressing firmly on his cheeks.
[They're not the type to follow just anyone.]
‘He's talking about Eliza and Jihad?’
Jihad might be treated like a pack mule now, but his true identity was shrouded in secrecy, so that made sense. But lumping Eliza in with him was unexpected.
On second thought, it clicked.
She had parasitized a field boss and remained an immature spider even after 150 years.
She was clearly no ordinary spider.
The fact that Kashyar had seen through it at a glance meant...
‘No way?’
With a flicker of hopeful anticipation, Do-hyun spoke up.
“Do you know what they are?”
[What? Of course I do. You don't seriously drag them around without knowing, do you?]
“......Well, it just kind of happened.”
[Wow, what kind of guy are you? Is it luck or talent... Anyway, the destined will succeed.]
Even gods these days knew phrases like "destined to succeed"?
No, it was more surprising that Godose had such slang in the first place.
But for some reason, Kashyar's expression darkened for a moment.
It was only fleeting, though, and he soon reverted to his indifferent face, now showing a spark of interest.
[Not adults yet... this one seems like it just started walking, but the power I sense says otherwise.]
Muttering that, Kashyar curled the corner of his mouth into a smirk.
[I've got an entertaining successor. This'll be fun to watch.]
With that sculpted face, he looked like he belonged in a photoshoot just standing there.
‘Wow... so this is why looks matter.’
Even his voice was a pleasant mid-low tone. Any man would feel the overwhelming presence.
Despite that thug-like personality, he still pulled off that image...
No wonder lookism existed.
If Kashyar were a player, Hero Guild's popularity would've tanked.
‘Ah, that's not the point.’
Snapping out of his admiration late, Do-hyun was about to ask his burning question.
“Then...”
[The things you drag around—what are they?]
“Oh, yeah.”
Kashyar preempted him again with a chuckle, as if reading his mind.
[Telling you would spoil the fun. Figure it out yourself. Isn't that the attitude of a true master?]
“......”
Infuriating as it was, this was the man called the Fighting God.
Defying him would only lead to losses.
He might even force a class forfeiture.
‘...Totally possible.’
It sounded absurd, but after their brief exchange, Do-hyun believed Kashyar was capable of it.
Anyway, the preamble was over.
Kashyar floated down lightly from the pedestal, landing on the floor and approaching slowly.
Up close, he seemed even larger, but Do-hyun focused more on what he pulled out.
[I've taken too much time. No time left, so let's make this quick.]
Finally, it was time for the main topic: Do-hyun's class quest.
* * *
The explanation wasn't long.
It was so short, Do-hyun wondered if this was enough.
[See that pedestal behind me? My relic's inside. Infused with my power, so it'll be useful.]
A brief rundown on the pedestal's contents.
Before Do-hyun could even glance that way, Kashyar continued.
[Brion. Head there, and someone will find you. Get the details from him.]
With that, he jerked his chin toward the pedestal.
[Got it? Move. Time's almost up.]
Do-hyun understood perfectly and headed straight for it.
As expected, something was inside.
A short, worn staff about 60cm long with a moderate thickness. Or was it even a staff? Its ambiguous shape made it hard to say.
‘This is the relic?’
Relics from gods were usually special weapons embodying their life.
Even something simple like the Iron Axe God's honest axe would suffice, but this was pathetically plain.
His high-risk, high-reward expectations fell flat.
‘No, this can't be all.’
He flipped the pedestal over, shaking it for anything hidden, but nothing came out.
[Pick it up already. Time's running out.]
“Oh, right.”
Kashyar furrowed his brow at Do-hyun's hesitation, looking exasperated.
Afraid even this might be snatched away if he dawdled, Do-hyun instinctively grabbed the staff, and a system window popped up.
[You have acquired the relic of Fighting God Kashyar, Thousand Transformations.]
[Kashyar's will will soon vanish.]
Distracted by the surprisingly fitting name, Do-hyun barely registered Kashyar clapping sharply.
Caught off guard, he looked back just as—
“??”
Do-hyun panicked.
Whirrr—
“What the—!?”
And it wasn't just him.
Jihad and Eliza, who had been watching cautiously from behind, jumped in shock.
-Eek!? What's with the sudden magic circle!
-Riza riza!
A massive magic circle had appeared on the floor.
It didn't stop there.
The circle expanded endlessly, climbing the walls and ceiling, engraving itself across the entire space. It wasn't a trap or ambush.
[Why so surprised? First time seeing magic?]
Kashyar, hand pressed to the floor, was the culprit.
Light intensified around his palm.
As expected of the Allmaster moniker, his mana reserves were immense. Jihad reacted more strongly than Do-hyun.
-This is spatial transfer!?
-Riza...!
-What insane mana... The purity is unreal!
“Spatial transfer?”
Do-hyun was stunned too.
Spatial transfer.
A spell that relocated an entire space to a desired location—the pinnacle of spatial magic.
‘This alone could've ended siege wars...’
And that was just the start.
In impossible-to-escape raids, it enabled getaway.
It could even transfer targets without consent as long as they were in range upon activation, offering endless utility.
A skill worthy of the legendary title!
Not surprising for Allmaster Kashyar, but what shocked Do-hyun was the casting speed.
[Spatial transfer has activated.]
[You will be moved shortly.]
[5......]
‘What speed...'
Normal spatial transfers took at least a minute.
They guzzled mana and immobilized casters during that time.
Yet Kashyar had cast it in mere seconds.
[Tch, not the main body, and it's still too slow.]
‘Even this...?’
Dissatisfied, Kashyar clicked his tongue.
As Do-hyun marveled at the Fighting God's prowess, Kashyar's voice came through the intensifying light.
[Hey, I forgot to ask your name. What's it again?]
“......Kaiser.”
[Kaiser... Got it. I'm Kashyar.]
Light now obscured his face, making it hard to keep eyes open.
[3......]
[2......]
Tracking the countdown by system voice instead of window—
[See you next time, Kaiser. By then, you'll probably be... gee......]
[1......]
Light exploded, overwhelming vision and ears.
Then it hit Do-hyun.
‘Huh? Why spatial transfer instead?’
Upon graduation and continent transition, everyone without exception used warp gates.
No one used spatial transfer like this.
Meaning Do-hyun was getting flung via unknown spatial transfer, not safe warp.
[......ting.]
“Ah......”
Hearing the curt farewell, Do-hyun thought sincerely.
This feels seriously ominous.
[The promised time has passed. Kashyar's will vanishes.]
[You are being moved via spatial transfer.]
Do-hyun and the others' forms flickered out.
Kashyar, fading into particles, gazed at the empty spots.
[Maybe... this time it'll be different.]
His expression was subtly enigmatic.
Eyes closed, he dissolved into dust, and the egg chamber reverted to its trace-free state.
* * *
Meanwhile, while Do-hyun met Kashyar's will—
Godose was in utter chaos.
The first reaction came from Raven's western forest.
[The western forest overlord field boss 'Spider Queen Eliza' has been defeated.]
“What?”
“No fucking way, what is this?”
“The boss didn't even spawn—how's it defeated!”
The boss vanishing was absurd enough; now it was dead?
No prank—this defied belief.
Their outrage was justified.
“Contact the game company now!”
“But what good'll that do? They never reply.”
“......Fuck, anyone record it? Spread it on Newtube or whatever!”
“Never thought I'd see a bug like this in Godose. Where's the AI on vacation?”
Murmurs swelled; some contacted others via communication orbs.
“Yes, Vice Guild Master. It's true. The boss vanished then got defeated.”
-What nonsense? You guys slacking off again?
“No, I'm serious! Sending the footage.”
From mid-tier to major guilds, players reported frantically.
But their voices cut off at once.
[The First Trial rankings have changed.]
“Huh?”
“What's that?”
“Rankings changed?”
A single message appeared before them.
Raven rankings, recorded to 1000th, shifted occasionally, so not rare.
But now? Different story.
“No boss—how'd rankings change?”
“You need kills for that.”
With the graduation quest boss gone, how?
All checked rankings in unison.
Curses erupted.
“Fuck!?”
“Crazy...!”
Rare for such diverse folks to curse together.
Even streamers spat freely.
But they were helpless.
[First Trial Rankings]
-1st: Kaiser S-rank [1,471 points]
-2nd: Annihilation A- rank [713 points]
-3rd: ??? A- rank [709 points]
......
-7th: Heavenly Demon B+ rank [649 points]
-8th: Arthur B+ rank [641 points]
-9th: Slayer B+ rank [628 points]
-10th: Berje B+ rank [612 points]
“What the hell? Why's the ranking like this!?”
“Am I seeing things?”
It was that absurd.