Home > Unreal > Ranker s Return > CH 426

Ranker s Return CH 426

Author:Yeong Biram Category:Unreal Update time:2022-11-19 18:21:05

-

Hyeonu exited the emperors palace and headed straight to Derek Castle using the return scroll. He had no reason to delay.

However, he was just a bit confused.

‘Does he know or does he not know

The emperors last words were very unpleasant. It was as if he knew where Hyeonu had been. Hyeonu had to worry about it.

If the relationship with the emperor were broken...

‘Its terrible just imagining it.

It would be the worst if the relationship with the emperor were cut off. No, what if it were a hostile relationship This meant building a much worse relationship. Cutting off the relationship was just on the level of ignoring each other. There would be no need to fight each other.

However, hostility was different. It would be a relationship filled with fighting every time they met.

‘I should look for the appropriate timing and say it.

Hyeonu wouldnt be able to bear the consequences if he made a mistake. While thinking about all these, Hyeonu arrived in the center of Derek Castle. Before the guards could say anything, Hyeonu first revealed his identity and why he came: “Earl Gang Hyeonu.

Im here to see Marquis Maizel.”

One of the two guards quickly bowed to Hyeonu and told him, “I understand.

I will contact the marquis straight away.”

Then that guard disappeared.

Hyeonu approached the other guard and spoke again: “I have a few questions to ask.

Is this okay”

“Yes, ask anything you want, Earl Gang Hyeonu,” the soldier shouted while in a standard military posture.

“The Balder Mountains are noisy...

Are the merchant groups really being attacked”

The guard heard Hyeonus words and nodded.

“It has been happening for a while—around one...

or two months Before that, the merchant groups reported some damage.

At first, only relatively small merchant groups were attacked.

Then recently, all merchant groups not directly related to the imperial family are being attacked as well.”

“What about the merchant groups of the East Continent Did they receive damage”

“Its worse for them.

It isnt an exaggeration to say that the merchant groups of the East Continent have suffered most of the damage.

It is probably impossible to find a merchant group from the East Continent that hasnt seen any damage.”

Hearing that, Hyeonus expression distorted slightly. The situation was more serious than he thought.

It seemed like this quest wouldnt end easily.

‘It isnt just one or two...

This wasnt just a problem of the opponent being strong. The way they were attacking the merchant groups endlessly like this proved that the opposing party wasnt small in number. Hyeonu stopped talking, and the guard quickly stepped back, returning to his original posture.

‘It shouldnt take long... Hyeonu had no intention of spending too much time on this quest. There was the new land of gold that was the demon world, so why throw himself into a highly competitive ocean It was best for Hyeonu to return to the demon world as quickly as possible with the ring.

To do that, he had to finish the quest quickly.

‘I hope the marquis has accurate information...

The marquis was also desperate to clear the quest quickly.

While Hyeonu was thinking, the guard who disappeared came back again.

“The marquis is here.”

“I understand,” Hyeonu replied.

After hearing Hyeonus response, the guard turned back around to lead the way. His action meant that he was going to guide Hyeonu to the marquis. Hyeonu noticed that and followed the guard. Derek Castles outer palace was empty. It was too unpretentious for the palace of the city that was the center of trade between continents.

There really was nothing. The only thing he saw while walking for 10 minutes were training grounds and accommodation.

‘Its almost like Phinis

Hyeonu also had a relatively simple castle in Phinis that was like Derek Castle. He didnt stay in the palace, so there was no need to decorate it. However, Marquis Maizel was different. He was an NPC.

He couldnt abandon his territory and wander like Hyeonu, so of course, it was decorated to some extent.

‘He has a personality that dislikes such things.

It was possible. If the designed personality pursued integrity and practicality, the castle might be like this.

In the meantime, Hyeonu arrived at the marquis location.

“Enter this way, and the marquis will be inside,” the guard said.

Hearing that, Hyeonu nodded and stopped his train of thought there. He passed through the door that the guard indicated and found numerous weapons hanging from wooden stands in the training field inside. There were swords, spears, and single-edged swords hanging.

Between the stands, a man who gave off a sharp air was wiping a sword. He had a strong body and deep blue hair reminiscent of the depths of the sea. This man was Marquis Maizel.

‘He is a typical warrior.

This was Hyeonus first impression upon seeing Marquis Maizel—a typical warrior.

Marquis Maizel gave off a similar feeling to Lebron.

Hyeonu strode up to the marquis wiping the sword and greeted him, “I greet Marquis Maizel.” 

“Earl Gang Hyeonu It is nice to meet you.

I am Marquis Maizel.

You are indeed the dukes only disciple...

Rather, the rumors are lacking. Marquis Maizel placed the sword he had been wiping back in the scabbard.

Then he got up from his seat and reached out to Hyeonu for a handshake.

‘Rumors Were there such things Hyeonu cocked his head slightly at the mention of rumors he was hearing about for the first time. Even so, he didnt forget to shake Marquis Maizels hand.

“Rumors about me Was there something like that This is the first time Im hearing about it.”

“You are an adventurer, so you might not know.

There are many rumors about you among the nobles.”

“Among the nobles” Hyeonu asked again. He wasnt particularly interested, but he judged it was better to know than to not know.

It might be necessary one day.

“You are a disciple of Duke Lebron, who is the best knight of the emperor, and an adventurer favored by His Majesty.

There has to be rumors.”

Upon hearing Marquis Maizels words, Hyeonu smiled bitterly and thought it was understandable. It was impossible for there not to be rumors.

There was no better material for gossip after all.

“So there was such a thing...

I really didnt know.”

“Some people are just making noise, so dont feel bothered by it.

Those who just move their mouths cant help it.”

Hyeonu abruptly changed the subject and revealed his purpose in coming here: “The reason why I came here is simple.

I was ordered by His Majesty to come to Derek Castle.”

This time, Marquis Maizel looked surprised.

The emperors order—for the nobles of the Yusma Empire, it took precedence over everyone elses words.

“His Majesty gave an order” The marquis asked.

It seemed to be his first time hearing about it.

In a clear and calm manner, Hyeonu explained the quest, “I was instructed to help Marquis Maizel search and wipe out those behind the attacks on the merchant groups.”

“You mean that you are the support force sent by His Majesty”

It was only now that Marquis Maizel looked like he figured out something.

Simultaneously, a notification window signaling the clearance of the quest appeared in front of Hyeonus eyes.

[Conversation with Marquis Maizel 1/1]

[Information on the Attackers has been cleared.]

[Experience has been acquired.]

“Yes, I am the reinforcement,” Hyeonu answered with a smile.

Before Hyeonus visit to the palace, the emperor had already promised support to Marquis Maizel and had been thinking about who to send when Hyeonu came looking for the ring.

It was a wonderful coincidence.

“The identities of those who attacked the merchant groups have been revealed to some extent.

It seems that the remnants of Alkyl and some forces in the East Continent have colluded.

The problem is that some adventurers are also involved, and its difficult to clean them up.

They are stealing intelligence,” Marquis Maizel said.

The marquis was a typical warrior. He didnt leave anything out. The moment Hyeonu was confirmed as the reinforcement, Marquis Maizel immediately spoke of everything he knew.

There was no need for Hyeonu to do any digging.

“How many are there”

“There are at least 300.

This number doesnt include the adventurers.

Depending on exactly how many adventurers there are, the number will likely be much greater.”

‘300 NPCs... Hyeonu thought about it.

This was quite a large number, but it also wasnt that much. A significant number of people were needed to attack the merchant groups 300 people were only enough to operate one or two raids.

‘Even if there are players involved...

A sneer appeared on Hyeonus face. He didnt know which guilds were involved, but they had made the worst choice. It was a choice that opposed both sides—the East Continent and West Continent.

There was nowhere for them to retreat.

‘Even if they can recreate their character...

They would still die. Arena didnt have the option to customize ones appearance. So, in other words, it was over once a player was on the wanted list.

This was designed by Quency to let things be handled internally in Arena.

“So where do I start, Marquis Maizel”

“Weve only identified that they have multiple strongholds somewhere in the Balder Mountains.

We are lacking information and time, not troops who can fight.”

A quest was created the moment Marquis Maizel finished talking.

It was the quest Hyeonu had been waiting for.

[Find the Attackers]

[There are a group of attackers raiding the merchant groups crossing the Balder Mountains.

They arent just NPCs but adventurers as well.

Find them and sort them out.

Rating: S

Conditions: Attackers killed 0/300, report to the emperor 0/1.

Rewards: Experience, imperial contribution, the emperors gift.]

“I understand.

Ill take care of the rest.” 

Hyeonu achieved his purpose in finding the marquis, so he gave a light farewell before leaving.

‘In the end, the only thing I got was a quest.

This was the extent of Marquis Maizels information—just a bunch of numbers. There was nothing very important. It was crazy to proceed on a quest with this alone.

It might be different if he had a lot of time, but it was crazy in an urgent situation like it was now.

‘Sigh... I have to pull in some hands from elsewhere.

Hyeonu sighed.

***

Hyeonu lay on the sofa in the living room while calling someone on the phone. He had on earphones like he expected the call to be a lengthy one.

Finally, the calling sound disappeared, and he heard a heavy voice.

-Hello.

“Hyung-nim, its me.”

-Me I dont know anyone calledMe. Who is it

“Hyung-nim, why are you doing this Its Hyeonu, Hyeonu.

Your dongsaeng, Gang Hyeonu.”

Hyeonu had called Kim Seokjung, but the latter was sulking. Since the start of the Winter League, Hyeonu had been so busy that he hadnt been able to contact Kim Seokjung.

Kim Seokjung knew this was well, but he was still upset.

-Ah, Hyeonu Did I have such a dongsaeng I dont remember though

Since Kim Seokjung continued to ignore him, Hyeonu took a very strong stance and spoke as if he would hang up: “I seem to have the wrong number, sorry.”

The reaction was immediate; Kim Seokjungs attitude changed instantly.

-Ah, its been a while. How long has it been I almost forgot your voice.

Hyeonu let out a small sigh that Kim Seokjung couldnt hear. Kim Seokjung was just like a younger brother. In short, he was immature.

“I was so busy that I couldnt contact you often.

Im sorry.”

-No, no.

Dongsaeng is busy.

I know that. Why did you call today

“Hyung-nim, perhaps...

do you knowdao”

-

List
Set up
Set up
Reading topic
font style
YaHei Song typeface regular script Cartoon
font style
Small moderate Too large Oversized
Save settings
Restore default
Phone
Mobile
Scan the code to get the link and open it with the browser
Bookshelf synchronization, anytime, anywhere, mobile phone reading
Collection
Source
Review
Feedback
Chapter error
Current chapter
Error reporting content
Submit
Add < Pre chapter Chapter list Next chapter > Error reporting