The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times

Chapter 68

The greatest advantage of a community is undoubtedly communication.

People would read numerous strategy posts and articles on the website and then head to the community to exchange information and interact.

As the game boasted a player base of a billion people, servers were divided by countries, yet the sheer volume of activity was immense.

– Hey, any news lately? What are the top 10 guilds up to now?

Although countless topics emerged, players had recently started feeling a bit bored.

– They’re busy breaking into the New Continent these days.

– Yeah… Heard they’re competing to see who breaks through first. Doesn’t seem like there will be much news for now. It’s been kind of dull with the top 10 guilds lying low.

– It was fun when they were fighting over who’s better, haha.

– That’s why the Hero Guild and Slayer are trending these days.”

– Isn’t that lunatic pretty famous too?

– Ah… don’t even mention that guy. He’s truly not normal.

Most issues had run their course, and with even the top 10 guilds being quiet, topics of discussion were drying up.

In reality, they were just killing time, stuck on the community with nothing better to do.

[The King’s Return! Myeolsal yields the throne to the rightful owner, Kaiser?]

[Kaiser, he has returned!]

At that moment, news of Kaiser’s return struck like a lifeline in the midst of a drought.

– Damn, Kaiser is back!

– Whoa, incredible. How does he reclaim the top spot immediately upon returning?

– Is this what class is? Where are the people who called him washed up? Myeolsal doesn’t step down? Lol, crushed with double the gap!

– Haha, I always believed in you, geezers!”

The reaction was explosive, drawing the attention of countless community members.

[Kaiser, who is he?]

[DemRock’s former number one, the man called a god, Kaiser.]

[A man who shot to fame and reclaimed the top spot in the Raven rankings!]

Fans and journalists, seizing the moment, enthusiastically dug up information about Kaiser. Soon, discussions about him flooded countless platforms.

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What had he done in the past?

Why was he called a god…?

Numerous summaries of his glorious achievements poured out.

– Wow, seeing it all laid out like this, he really was legendary.

– The fact that all of this is true is insane.

– He was just a god.

– Thinking about it brings back memories. Makes me want to play DemRock again.

– Seriously? You want to play that brick game?

– It’s just a figure of speech; it’s not like we can play it now anyway, haha.

People who remembered Kaiser fondly indulged in nostalgia, while those who hadn’t experienced his era were in disbelief.

– Does this even make sense? Haha, what is he, some Korean superman?

– I heard about his dominant reign and all, but isn’t this overblown?

– Isn’t this just Koreans overhyping their own? Typical of them to worship old legends.

– Wow, kids these days don’t know Kaiser?

– Is this why the older folks complain about today’s youth? I’m 24, and I kinda get where they’re coming from, haha.

– Seriously, just because they didn’t see it, they call it fake. Sigh.

– Come on, soloing 10-player raids, tanking as a DPS, never losing a duel… Sigh, it’s hard to even list it all. How can anyone believe such nonsense?

– The fact that there’s no news from Arde speaks for itself. Probably got lucky this time.

– But I did notice the record in Arde changed. BestShield? Who are they? Never heard of them, but their stats are insane.

Skepticism arose naturally since much of the information sounded objectively and logically implausible.

Doubts snowballed into controversies, spreading across the community.

[Here’s a video of Kaiser during his DemRock days. Kids, watch this.]

Unable to hold back, someone retrieved one of the few remaining videos.

It was an old clip with degraded quality, seemingly recorded by someone else.

However, it was enough to showcase his gameplay, leaving netizens stunned.

– Damn, is this control for real?

– Wow, look at him dodge everything. How does he not get hit once?

– What is happening here?

– Seriously, haha, how is this real? It’s baffling even after watching it.

– Why is a DPS doing a one-on-one duel? Is that even possible?

– No, it’s impossible.

– Then what is that?

In the video, Kaiser was solo-killing a field boss over 5 meters tall, executing gameplay so flawless that the rumors about him didn’t seem exaggerated.

– This is insane… So this is why people revere Kaiser.

– I think I might become a fan.”

– I’ve never been attracted to a guy before, but… what is this feeling? Is it like first love?

– Uh, are you… okay? That’s kind of…

The video was more than enough to sway public sentiment.

No, it didn’t just sway them; it completely overwhelmed them.

– More! Is there more?

– I’m still thirsty! Show me more videos!

Naturally, people began searching for Kaiser’s clips, bringing his long-forgotten videos into the limelight.

From footage of him taking on 10 PKers at once, to raid challenges, to siege battles alongside his party—each video stunned the audience.

– Wow… this is insane.

– How does he do this? Even Myeolsal can’t pull this off, right?

– Well, based on results alone, Myeolsal might be capable, but… they’re fundamentally different. Myeolsal’s flashy and violent, while this feels like watching a work of art.

– It’s the first time I’ve willingly watched a 480p video for 20 minutes.

Despite digging up over ten videos, it wasn’t nearly enough to quench their thirst.

Instead, the scarcity left people even more desperate, stirring frustration.

Many of those intrigued were women.

Since – – God of Savior- – wasn’t just a game, its player base included a significant number of female users.

– Ugh, aren’t there more videos? I want to fangirl, but there’s nothing to work with.

– How old is Kaiser? His face is covered, so I can’t tell. Does anyone know anything?

– Kaiser was famous for not posting videos even during his DemRock days. That’s why all his clips are recorded by others.

– Don’t you use NewTube? Even just uploading hunting videos would make everyone grateful.

– It was the same shock as seeing Myeolsal for the first time. I wonder if he still has that level of skill now.”

– Well, isn’t that why he was ranked first in Raven?

The insane skill that was almost artistic, coupled with the limited information available about him, only served to further provoke their desire to know more.

It wasn’t strange, considering that stars in God of Savior had essentially taken over the status of celebrities.

Those who had suddenly become fans craved what was popularly called “fangirling” or “fanboying.”

And where there are fans, there are bound to be anti-fans as well.

– Isn’t this edited?

– Honestly, how is that even possible? It looks like an edit. The video quality is so bad.

– I work in video editing, and at least to me, there’s no sign of it being edited. The quality issues seem to just be about resolution… Besides, how many videos are there? Claiming they’re all edited is even more ridiculous.

– I don’t know, man. How does that make any sense? Whatever it is, it’s edited.

– Edited, lol. Look at them trying so hard to deny it, lol.

– Ah, sure. Why don’t you just say that being ranked first in Raven was also edited?

Even the anti-fans couldn’t properly stir up trouble this time.

Typically, they preferred incitement when engaging in their antics.

After all, there’s nothing faster or easier to stir controversy and dampen the mood.

But even incitement required something to spark it…

There was too little known about Kaiser to run their mouths, while his achievements were undeniable.

They bickered and argued among themselves, but one thing was clear.

– No matter how much you all complain, all the top guilds are on fire trying to recruit Kaiser right now.

– I’m at Brion, and I swear, the scouts are crowding the entrance. There are so many people that you can’t even see ahead.

– It’s not just about skill; there’s symbolism. Of course, guilds would want to recruit him.

A massive dark horse had appeared—something never seen before.

And his arrival was certain to have a tremendous impact on God of Savior in the future.

– Wow, I’m at Brion too, and I’ve already seen three marks of top 100 guilds.

– Top 100 guilds? Not top 10?”

– You don’t know about the top 100 guilds? Are you a newbie?

– It’s not officially defined like the top 10, but these are guilds too strong to be considered ordinary. It’s just a term that caught on.

– Still, there’s a somewhat systematic standard, so while there’s debate about the lower ranks, the middle tier is generally recognized.

– Ah, thanks, Speedwagon!”

That prediction turned out to be true.

[Phoenix Guild Master Jennifer expresses interest in recruiting Kaiser, creating a buzz…]

[Jenion Guild and Baekdusan Guild also make a move! Massive scout war unfolds! Who will recruit Kaiser?]

[Even those referred to as the top 100 guilds are vying for him!]

Even the top 100 guilds, known for being slow to act, had joined this massive recruitment war.

– But why aren’t the top 10 guilds moving? Shouldn’t they be interested in Kaiser?

– They’re busy right now, and they probably don’t have the resources.

– And even if they did, they’re probably being cautious. If someone with Kaiser’s symbolic value joins, it would disrupt the delicate balance they’ve established. That could lead to war.

– It’s a game of chicken. They’ll likely watch for now.

– Wow, this is so exciting. Which guild will manage to recruit Kaiser?

The users’ anticipation reached its peak.

In less than half a day, this enormous bombshell had ignited a historic-scale scout war.

Everyone was glued to the developments, unable to tear their eyes away.

– Breaking news: Kaiser seems to be taking his time deciding.

– Wow, even with the top 100 guilds moving, he’s playing hard to get?

– Well, he’s Kaiser. He has the right to take his time; what’s the big deal?

– Top 100 guild or not, everyone’s equal before a god.

– This is so thrilling.

The news that Kaiser was making the guilds wait only heightened the excitement.

God of Savior had been out for a year and six months now.

All the potential stars had already risen to fame.

Who would dare to make the top 100 guilds wait?

No matter how great someone was in the past, latecomers typically followed a certain order.

This was something only Kaiser could do, and it was an unparalleled, thrilling situation for the users.

– Still, it’s kind of disappointing. If he’s stalling, this won’t wrap up overnight.

– Maybe he’s holding out until the top 10 guilds make a move.

– That’s possible, considering someone of Kaiser’s caliber.

– If that happens, wouldn’t it cause a war among the top 10 guilds?

– Amazing, that would be so fun.

– Grab some popcorn, quickly.

It had been a while since anything this interesting had happened.

Even this massive standoff, which could last several days or even a month, was enough to excite them.

– Which guild will he join?”

– Not sure. But I’m guessing about a week.

– Nah, it’ll take over a month for the top 10 guilds to make a move. Kaiser should end up in at least a top 10 guild.

– But then he wouldn’t be able to level up for a whole month. That’s too much.

– What if he doesn’t join any guild at all?

Excited users debated and speculated about the situation.

– No way, even Kaiser wouldn’t do that.”

– Why not? He was a solo player in DemRock until he officially joined a party.

– But that was different. The scale and timing were nothing like now. Back then, the gap was just a few months.

– If he refuses to join now, he’ll become a public enemy. Everyone will turn against him. He’d be insane to do that.

– Even the Empress ignored all scouting offers and didn’t join a guild.

– That’s not the same. It was early in the game, and it wasn’t this intense. If he ignores them now, it’s basically saying, ‘Bring it on, world. I’m Kaiser.’

As they continued their excited chatter for dozens of minutes, countless speculations were made, filling the time with anticipation.

[Guys, I think I just saw Kaiser.]

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