Ranker’s Return

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“I think it is better to save Floyd after saving the others in the clan.
God might’ve taken everything away, but his subconscious instincts remain.
Once Floyd’s war cry spreads, they will flock to him.”

‘It is a summoning.’

Based on Chroma’s description, Hyeonu understood why Chroma encouraged him to catch the giants first and the boss monster Floyd at the end. It was a typical pattern of boss monsters. The summoning of subordinates—it was because of this.

‘It is better to have fewer variables.’

Hyeonu decided to follow Chroma’s words. It wasn’t good to have unnecessary pride. Pride could easily make him a pushover. He had never died, so he didn’t want to suffer his first death.

“I understand.
I will save the ordinary giants and then finally go to save Floyd.
By the way…
will you be able to help me?”

Chroma shook his head at Hyeonu’s question.
“I’m sorry, but I have something to do.
It is hard for me to help.
I’m going to ask God for forgiveness.
If so, maybe God will someday feel pity for my clan and call us back.”

It was a grand statement, but in the end, it meant he wouldn’t help. Hyeonu nodded with disappointment. If it wasn’t for the mask, Hyeonu’s expression would’ve been revealed to Chroma.

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“It’s okay.
However, it seems like it will take me some time to do it alone.
It will probably be three days at the minimum?” A bit of dissatisfaction was revealed in Hyeonu’s words.

Chroma was either unaware of it or he just ignored it.
“I’ve waited decades for someone to save your people.
In comparison to that, a period of three days isn’t too long.”

Stretching out a huge hand toward Hyeonu, Chroma said, “Then please.
Please save them…”

Hyeonu raised his hand and barely grabbed the giant’s little finger. “I’ll try as hard as possible.”

 

***

 

Since then, Hyeonu steadily embarked on the hunt to save the giants.

 

[The ancient giant has been killed.]

[Experience has been acquired.]

[Giants defeated 193/657]

 

Tang-E had been hunting since yesterday, and Hyeonu was busy soothing such a Tang-E.
“There is still a long way to go, Tang-E.” 

“Heung, let’s take a break.
It has been a few hours already.
Damn Master.
This is exploitation.
Exploitation!” Tang-E’s anger didn’t soften despite Hyeonu’s soothing.

“Then do you want to take a break in Bung Bung Island? I also have something to do.”

“Understood, Master dude.
Then summon me later.”

Hyeonu eventually released Tang-E’s summoning. It didn’t matter if he had Tang-E anyway. Why? It was now time to stream, rather than hunt. Today’s content wouldn’t be disturbed at all even if Tang-E was absent. Of course, there were still people who told Hyeonu that they wanted to see Tang-E.

‘Well, then I will show him to them for a second.
Isn’t it the same resting here or in that place?’

At this thought, Hyeonu prepared to log out. The time remaining until the start of his stream was around an hour and a half. It was enough time to rest.

 

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***

 

Hyeonu didn’t just rest though. He was busy making calls on his smartphone. Hyeonu frequently used this time to call his mother, but today’s call wasn’t to his mother.

“I called because I’m curious.
Tell me the backstory.”

-Is that so? Well, our boss liked it very much. It is the brightest I’ve seen him look in recent years.

“Jamie, what do you think will happen to Big Stars? Perhaps…
will they be disbanded?”

Hyeonu was currently in a call with Jamie More, the CEO of Nike Management.

-Probably not. Since the conditions for establishing a team in Arena are tricky, it will be sold instead of disbanded. According to the Korean Association, they have already found a buyer.

Jamie’s words caused Hyeonu’s eyes to widen. There was already a purchaser. Was Arena so great? Hyeonu couldn’t help feeling that way.

“I see.
I’m glad it was solved nicely.
By the way, was Choi Jisu’s surgery successful?”

-Oh, that’s right. The doctors said this is the best result they’ve had for the surgery so far and she should be very healthy. Still, you really don’t want to spread news of this? Journalists and people are already writing novels that are close to the truth. I’d rather announce it myself…

“No need.
My skin isn’t that thick.
I can’t say it with my own mouth.
Then I’ll call you next time, Jamie.” 

-I understand. If you have time, please come to the United States.

Hyeonu ended the call in a hurry. Regardless of whether it was Kale or Jamie, they brought up Choi Yoon and Choi Jisu every time. They wanted to make the announcement at a management level, not from the reporters’ inferences.

‘How can I announce it?’

He couldn’t do it himself. It was enough for him to be a streamer called Alley Leader. Looking at the time from the clock on the wall, Hyeonu thought he should prepare for the stream and got up. Today’s content was plain, so there was nothing to prepare for.

“Arena’s gold medalists…”

That was referring to rankers between 10,000 to 99,999. The goal today was to get a gold medal. Hyeonu’s current arena rank was approximately 320,000. Could Hyeonu, who pursued streaming as efficiently as possible, raise his ranking by 220,000 during the stream?

However, this didn’t matter. He had been undefeated so far. Hyeonu’s rank would rise exponentially after a single win. Hyeonu was confident that if he fought 20 matches, he would be able to get a five-digit ranking in 15 matches. It was because he was Alley Leader who never lost.

“Hello, everyone.
I am Alley Leader.”

From this moment on, Hyeonu was the undefeated Alley Leader.