SSS-Class Ranker Return

Chapter 390

Ranking Match – Preliminary (2)

The first mission was to select the fastest ones.

But, of course, that ‘fast’ did not mean just a simple movement speed. If that’s the case, thieves will have an overwhelming advantage.

Conversely, it would be difficult for spell users to enter the rankings, so this was a requirement for complex abilities.

Including the ability to hinder and subdue opponents.

So, from the direction they left, there was already a bang and screams, but Lokan didn’t care.

This is because the ‘fastness’ that Lokan thinks is quite different from what they think.

“List of items.”

The space where they were initially located was a small town.

Then, isn’t it natural to have a store?

Among them, Lokan stopped by a general store and checked the list of items for sale.

[Elixir of Power: 10 Gold][Elixir of Agility: 10 Gold][Elixir of Health: 10 Gold][All-purpose antidote: 5 gold][Insect Repellent: 3 Gold][Superlative Health Potion: 20 Gold][Superior Mana Potion: 20 Gold][Map: 50 Gold]

“Developers, money has risen.”

Interestingly, they were selling potions that were prohibited by the system. It was a trick of the notification window. Didn’t it say that the use of ‘existing’ potions, wings, and mounts was forbidden?

That meant that you could use the potions acquired while performing the mission.

“Buy in bulk.”

Lokan bought them all.

They are much more expensive than cigars, and I wonder if there is anything I can use them for, but I have nothing to worry about because the money is so full that it rots.

“It’s still me.”

And the most important thing was something else.

it’s the map The map, which was opened with anticipation, showed the terrain, monsters, and obstacles that reached the destination in detail.

Also, the fact that the road that looks like a straight line is actually a road that turns around quite a lot.

“Then would you like to leave soon?”

Lokan confirmed this and finally began to move his body.

He was the last to leave the village and started running in a completely different direction than the users ran.

What does it mean to grow the fastest?

Anyone with quick feet? Anyone with a fast ride? Of course it could be.

If the ‘road’ to go is the same.‘He who knows the shortcut is the best.’

In that sense, Rokan’s thoughts were a little different from others.

He who knows the way, isn’t he the fastest?

For example, when you meet a river while on the road, is it faster for those who go around quickly, or those who cross it by finding shallow places? Or anyone who crosses a boat knowing that there is a ferry?

So Rokhan suddenly threw himself towards the river that was blocking him.

slap.

There was only a very quiet swaying in the river that was supposed to make a big ripple with the harsh sound of splashing.

In Lokan’s hand, who should have been holding the Battle Axe, there was only a trident held by other users that had never been seen before.

Sea God’s Trident.

quaaaaa.

Lightly swinging the weapon with the power to control the water, a water platform like a surfboard was created under Lokan’s feet.

The waves that rose like a tsunami pushed him and the footing together.

“Is it fun?”

When other users were running and fighting fiercely, Lokan started to enjoy leports by changing genres alone.

He moves faster than anyone else.

His power to manipulate water was not recognized as a vehicle.

***

“Huh, huh, huh.”

Even though it was only the first mission, the users really could smell a sweet smell from their mouths.

There would have been no problem if they were just running, but the fact that they could attack each other and the restriction that they couldn’t use potions worked more than I thought.

Since the ranking battle was ultimately a one-on-one match, the professional priest class was extremely rare, but work was done under the water to recruit those with even the slightest ability to recover. .

That was the reason why the people who were running in line were scattered.

“Damn children.”

Where is that? It was also not easy to go to the destination avoiding the user hunters.

Because there is not only a field but also a monster, I had to repeat hunting, escaping, or throwing others as bait and dodging it several times or dozens of times.

It was not a first-come-first-served basis, but a fierce and desperate battle ensued to the extent that it was thought that the number of participants would fall below 500 before that.

The same was true for Hirika, who made a thief class as her main job.

If it weren’t for the thief-type skills such as stealth, traps, and smoke screens, he had already crossed the threshold of death several times, but finally outrun everyone and reached his destination in the lead.

If what he had confirmed was correct, he must have been the first to arrive here, as no one had gone before him.

“It’s a privilege and I want to take a break.”

Therefore, he had a small expectation that there might be a privilege that came first, but it was actually good. Whether 1st or 500th, I just wanted to get into a safe zone and rest for a while.

[You have reached your destination.][Congratulations. You were included in the first 500 people.][Your current group ranking: 2nd place][Check the payment points. The time difference from 1st place is too big. You cannot receive additional points.]

“… … what?”

However, the result of arriving at the destination town was unexpected.

2nd place? If so, isn’t that the sound of someone arriving before you?

It is said that the difference was so great that no additional points were awarded.

With bewildered eyes, Ogiwa looked around the village with eyes full of anger.

I set out to find out who the hell dared to step away from him and arrive first.

“Ugh.”

And the moment I found the culprit, I had no choice but to close my eyes, swallowing the wind.

With an overwhelming difference, it was none other than Rokan who reached the destination first.

***

“crazy!”

“Lokan is number one? Overwhelmingly?”

“Nonsense. You didn’t even see me passing by!”

“Isn’t this the organizer’s joke?”

After a while, the users, who started to arrive at their destination one by one, saw Lokan resting leisurely and burst into laughter.

Not to mention, none of them have ever seen Lokan’s tantrums.

Besides, didn’t Lokan stay in the village until they all left?

Due to the incomprehensible result, there were even people who cursed the production company, but none of them had the guts to approach Lokan and ask him directly.

Because he doesn’t know what he’s going to face.

‘I would have won if I just ran anyway… … . There is no reason to risk any trouble.’

In fact, even if they competed equally, there was no reason that Lokan could not be in the top 500.

Because he was level 400, the Grand Master.

It’s not just a matter of ability, but it means that even if he uses only the movement skills of his various occupations, he will inevitably be faster than them.

But he didn’t wait for a fierce battle, and he didn’t have any hobbies to buy and bother with small dwarves, so he just reached his destination directly.

‘Are you slowly leaving?’

[Current number: 477 people][Current number of people: 483][Current number: 491 people]

Lokan, who had already finished exploring the village and was lying at the fountain in the square, looking at the status board, got up.

He didn’t know if he would give him a break, but he couldn’t rule out the possibility that Mission 2 would proceed immediately.

[Current number of people: 500][Achieving 500 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Mission 1 has ended. Points are awarded to those who do not make it to the top 500 by calculating the current distance. The ranking is automatically determined, and the determined ranking can be increased or decreased through individual ranking battles in the future. Thank you.]

And when all 500 people were finally filled, the mission was over.

He calmly returned those who had not yet arrived to their original locations and gave light to those who were in the first 500 people.

[Full recovery! All health, mana, status ailments, and skill reuse time are restored.]

“Five?”It was a warm light that restored the remaining participants.

Does that mean that the next mission has to do with combat?

Some of them, including Rokkan, had a warlike personality and their eyes flashed.

[Mission 2. Defend the village. The mission ends when the guardian tower located in the center of the village is destroyed. The most points will go to the person who contributed the most to defending the village. However, during Mission 2, you can resurrect up to 3 times per individual. In case of complete death, the ranking is aggregated with the points accumulated up to the time of death.]

And again, the second mission started right away.

If this happens, the last people who come in will not have enough time to rest, but whether it is because they have made a full recovery, or whether it is a penalty for arriving late, they do not care about mental fatigue.

“A defense game?”

Users focused on the content rather than complaining about the sober notification of the system. And one game mode came to mind.

defense game. It was a game mode that gradually increased the level of difficulty to block the incoming monster waves and accumulate points.

It is a mission that can be solved surprisingly easily if there are many magic series, but everyone looked at each other.

There is a penalty of the number of possible resurrections.

It is okay to die up to two times, but if you die three times and become completely retired, it is difficult to expect a proper ranking. So, we will save each other’s strength in moderation and try to survive.

Of course, if you notice too much and the tower is destroyed, the mission will end at that moment and they will all perish together. A fierce battle was expected.

[You can select the difficulty level of mission 2.][Mission 2 Difficulty: Easy (Level 300) / Normal (Level 350) / Hard (Level 370) / Hell (Level 399) / Hell (Level 399)]

“What is the difficulty level?”

But then, one variable intervened.

The system left the user to control the difficulty of Mission 2.

Of course, the higher the difficulty, the higher the points given by each object.

In other words, even if you beat to the end on Easy difficulty, the points earned can be significantly lower than those who only endured on Hard or Hell difficulty.

It was important to fight clever numbers and understand the subject.

“normal!”

“hard! This is absolutely hard!”

“If I could endure, wouldn’t Hell be possible?”

Each of them shook their heads and screamed into the air. However, the difficulty level is not selectable.

Do you want a majority vote?

When everyone was puzzled by the difficulty selection window that did not change, soon the system informed the decision method.

[The right to select the difficulty level of Mission 2 is given to the 1st place in Mission 1.]

“Ugh!”

“… … ruined.”

“Lokan, please… … !”

1st place achievement of mission 1. That was Lokan.