Ranker’s Return

ill appear in Brigs today.
I will take charge of it instead of the big guilds.
You have come to help me.”

Everyone was impressed by Hyeonu’s words. In particular, Yeongjun had the largest reaction. There were already tears in his eyes. “Hyung, I’m going to participate in the main scenario quest? It is a real dream…”

“Yes, you have put a hand into the main scenario.”

The moment Hyeonu stroked Yeongjun’s head, a voice rang out in the castle.
“The enemy has emerged! All those who can fight, gather at the wall!”

“We should go quickly.
A protagonist can’t be late.”

At Hyeonu’s words, they quickly moved toward the walls.

***

“I’m relieved that you’re here in time.” Earl Gennon, Brigs’ lord, stared at Hyeonu with trusting eyes.

Hyeonu felt a sense of pressure at this look. ‘Why is staring at me like this? It is a burden.’

The reason for Earl Gennon’s trusting gaze was that Hyeonu was Lebron’s disciple. The disciple of the empire’s best knight—this title alone was reassuring. The rebels were targeting Brigs’ territory, but Brigs’ knights would be able to block them if they had Hyeonu. Lebron was a man who could cause stability with just his name.

Hyeonu muttered, “First of all, are you planning for those capable of long-range attacks to hit the rebels first? Then the knights should fight in front of the gate.
Thinking about Lipa Castle, the orthodox siege method isn’t the answer.”

This wasn’t a battle between common people. As long as the high-ranking black magicians were the main pillars, it was likely that chimeras and undead monsters would be present. For non-standard entities, it was more realistic to deal with them outside the common methods—an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

“Our Brigs knights aren’t as strong as the Knights of Keon, but they are strong enough.
We won’t hold you back.
Additionally, Brigs has backup.
If they know that there are black magicians present, the Temple of the Moon will surely help.”

‘That’s right.
Wasn’t there a temple?’

Earl Gennon’s words were quite interesting. Receiving help from the temple—Hyeonu wondered why he had never thought about this before.

“One of the adventurers I know is from the Temple of the Moon.
I will contact the temple.”

‘I’ll send Yuri to the temple.’

Yuri’s profession was a Moon Temple Priest. She hadn’t reached her third class advancement because of her low level, but a second advancement priest was enough to qualify for a meeting with the temple’s high priest. It was clear that Hyeonu would get results much faster from her than going directly to the temple. Hyeonu immediately sent a whisper to Yuri as it was unknown when the army outside the castle would attack Brigs.

-To Yuri: Yuri, go to the temple and ask for help. They won’t ignore it if they hear there are black magicians.

Yuri’s thinking was the same as Earl Gennon as she was already in front of the temple. 

-From Yuri: I’m already in front of the temple.

-To Yuri: Really? Ask them to come as soon as possible. I don’t know when the battle will take place.

-From Yuri: I understand, Oppa.

“Earl, my colleague has already arrived at the temple.
I think the temple’s forces will arrive earlier than expected.”

Earl Gennon’s expression was noticeably brighter at Hyeonu’s words. Divine power was the antithesis of the monsters.
With it, the knights and magicians were no longer important.
Earl Gennon’s eyes were only on the army of monsters. The monster army was majestic.
There were large monsters, chimera, and undead.
It was normal for anyone who saw it to flinch. Yet for players, they were just delicious prey—a nutritious side dish that gave a great deal of experience and rewards. As if to prove it, an opaque message window appeared in front of Hyeonu’s eyes.

[Defend Brigs]

[Defend Brigs from the rebels.

Rating: MS

Conditions: Eliminate the rebels 0/1, defend Brigs 0/1

Rewards: Experience, imperial contributions and the emperor’s gift (the more Brigs’ power is maintained, the better the rewards).]

Hyeonu smiled at the sight of the rising information window and watched the monster army approaching the city walls.

‘Should I turn on the streaming mode?’

No tension could be found in Hyeonu. At this moment, Brigs’ knight commander Brown shouted, “Magicians, use your most powerful magic! Archers, fire your arrows without hesitation!”

The monster army had entered their range. A single arrow couldn’t exert great power, but it would hurt if small needles kept on poking. The arrows fired by nearly a thousand soldiers covered the sky. Just then, something amazing happened. A huge shield was created to cover the monster army.

‘The monsters won’t receive any damage.
Is this it?’

Hyeonu muttered to himself at the sight, “Then shall I see if this can hit them?”

Black pure energy that was like ink was emitted from Hyeonu. The power seemed to grow endlessly as the pure energy turned into a huge crescent and flew toward the monster army. The dark crescent moon made a terrifying noise and struck the monster army.

“Kuah!”

“Kuooh!”

The black crescent swept through the vanguard of the monster army. A monster of a huge size, a chimera fortified by black magic, and the undead created through black magic—their bodies were all split apart by Hyeonu’s pure energy. The magicians’ magic fell toward the army that was first attacked by Hyeonu. A huge ball of flames and storms struck. Tang-E also appeared and fired lightning from one hand.

“Assault!” Brown saw this and pulled out his sword. Hyeonu also pulled out his sword.