The Return of the Genius Ranker of All Times

Chapter 71

Do-hyeon wasn’t the type to start fights, even if he disliked guilds.

In fact, since starting God of Savior, he hadn’t initiated a single fight.

…So, was it just baseless slander for attention?

-Kaiser is seriously insane lololol.

-Wow, truly epic.

-Isn’t this just reckless? Why does this look cool to people? It seems so dumb.

-First, you need to know Kaiser’s backstory. Kaiser has clashed with countless guilds and been betrayed many times. Of course, he crushed them every time… Anyway, Kaiser utterly despises guilds. Despite that, his fans thought he’d join one this time because of the circumstances.

But our Kaiser bro refuses to surrender.

He just says, “Screw all that,” and acts according to his own beliefs. If that’s not epic, what is?

-Wow… I thought it was just bravado, but there’s a deeper story.

-ㅠㅠㅠ Knowing this makes Kaiser oppa even cooler. What do I do?

Looking at the comments, that didn’t seem to be the case.

Moreover, it wasn’t just this post bringing up the topic.

Every time he refreshed the page, more posts discussing the same subject appeared.

These posts all marveled at and praised Kaiser’s actions.

“What did I even do? All I did was hunt.”

What the hell? Is this some kind of Truman Show?

It felt like the world was conspiring to deceive him.

But this was reality.

Do-hyeon finally realized why there had been such a crowd at Brion’s entrance.

“Ah… So, they were all scouts trying to recruit me.”

No wonder the place was packed with people.

He had thought, Wow, Brion really is something else, and dismissed it, oblivious to the true reason.

But that wasn’t the important issue now.

“…So, to sum it up, I’ve been marked, right?”

By all kinds of guilds, including the top 100.

While they wouldn’t do anything overt right away due to their image, interference was bound to come eventually.

After all, he had dealt a massive blow to their pride.

To Do-hyeon, this was an unfair turn of events, but the damage was already done, and no one would believe him.

Even if someone did, declaring it was a misunderstanding in such an atmosphere would make him look pathetic.

Pathetic to the point of being laughable.

‘That’s not an option.’

Do-hyeon, who had no intention of stooping to that level, had only one way to handle the situation.

‘Screw it. Let’s just roll with this.’

He decided to stick with this unintentional narrative.

Though it was unplanned, in hindsight, it worked out for the better.

Even though his days as the “Edgelord” were long gone, Do-hyeon still harbored a lot of resentment toward guilds.

Even if the scouts had come swarming, he would have refused them all.

‘It was going to happen anyway.’

Until the Raven incident, he hadn’t been confident about handling large-scale raids, but things were different now.

Having acquired numerous rewards, including Thousand Transformations, he had powered up significantly.

With his current stats, there was no way he’d lose.

Unless he went to the Empire, there was no reason for him to back down now.

‘This situation isn’t bad either.’

And objectively speaking, things weren’t looking bad.

His bold disregard had been positively received, earning him mostly praise.

The number of people anticipating Do-hyeon’s next move was increasing in real time.

Previously, he would have just thought, ‘Oh, is that so?’ and moved on, but now it was different.

‘Isn’t this the perfect time to upload a video?’

Do-hyeon had been considering starting a NewTube channel.

If he launched it while so much attention was focused on him, what would happen? Even if a quarter of those people checked it out, it would still draw massive interest.

While he might not retain all of them, a good portion would at least take a peek.

‘The video… This one should do.’

Fortunately, Do-hyeon already had the perfect footage ready.

It was a recording of his hunts in the Warriors’ Lair, a hidden field, and the battle against the field boss, Elisa.

‘Let’s skip the Elisa part for now.’

Since he was currently traveling with Elisa, revealing it would bring unnecessary attention, so he decided to leave that out.

Instead, he focused on the remaining footage.

The backdrop of the Warriors’ Lair, the hidden field boss Karuk, and his impressive combat style using parries.

‘The visuals are good, it’s purely swordsmanship… It’s perfect.’

There probably wasn’t a more intriguing topic in Raven right now.

Do-hyeon couldn’t help but admire his own idea.

‘Wow, how am I this good?’

Although the material was excellent, he had lacked the confidence to make it work.

The NewTube market was so oversaturated, and since Do-hyeon had no editing skills, he doubted his ability to draw an audience.

But this situation had practically fallen into his lap.

It felt as if someone had set the stage for him to start NewTube.

“Screw editing… Let’s just upload it as is.”

That confidence was why Do-hyeon boldly decided to upload the raw footage.

One way or another, he was guaranteed to attract some viewers.

Spending time on editing would only delay the upload, so posting it raw was a hundred times better.

Besides, the unpolished vibe could be appealing, and the runtime wasn’t excessively long.

Still, there was one hurdle to overcome first.

[Please create a channel name.]

“Hmm. A channel name, huh.”

Since this would be the name accompanying him for the foreseeable future, he had to choose carefully.

After some thought, Do-hyeon typed in a name and uploaded the video.

[Uploading video.]

[Upload complete.]

With the upload finished, Do-hyeon nonchalantly turned off his computer and lay down on his bed.

As the soft mattress embraced him, he let out a small wish.

‘It’d be nice to wake up and find 100,000 subscribers.’

He chuckled at the thought.

‘As if.’

A hundred thousand in a single day?

Anyone who knew even a little about NewTube would laugh at such an absurd dream.

Gaining 100,000 subscribers in a day was several times harder than getting a million views.

Even with the current buzz, such a wish was completely unrealistic. Do-hyeon was well aware of that.

‘It’d be a miracle if the views blow up.’

Thinking so, Do-hyeon slowly closed his eyes.

That was his last memory before falling asleep. His steady breathing echoed through the room.

While he slept peacefully, he had no idea.

He couldn’t have imagined what kind of impact his video was creating or how the community was reacting as he slumbered.

* * *

Around the time Do-hyeon fell asleep, on NewTube.

[*Raven, Hidden Field Hunting Footage*]

A short, straightforward title.

As soon as it was uploaded, viewers began clicking on the bait.

-? What is this?

-Is there a hidden field in Raven?

With curiosity piqued, they clicked the video.

About 20 minutes later, they began leaving comments.

-Warrior’s Lair? Crazy, it’s actually a hidden field?

-There was a hidden field in Raven? Wow… If this spreads, it’s going to cause a commotion.

-No, more than that, what’s with the control? Why isn’t he getting hit?

The title, which seemed absurd at first, turned out to be real.

It was surprising enough that Raven had a hidden field, but even more shocking was the incredible control displayed.

Using his entire body as a weapon, he overwhelmed the warriors in a spectacular manner.

He allowed no attacks and seamlessly integrated all of his own, creating a performance that was almost artistic.

The highlight of it all was none other than the boss fight.

-What kind of skill lets him deflect all the attacks?

-Is that parrying? Wait, did he successfully parry every single attack?

-Wow… Look at the boss’s physical strength. It looks like he’d die with one hit, yet he’s not getting hit even once.

-Did you see him lure the boss to the wall, bait its attack, then roll into a blind spot to evade? What kind of sense is that?

He expertly used “parrying,” notorious for its difficulty, to toy with the boss completely.

It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that the entire 20-plus-minute runtime was a masterpiece.

Naturally, viewers were curious.

-My god… Is this really a human’s control?

-Who in the world is this?

The identity of the protagonist in this video, showcasing such unbelievable skill, was the question on everyone’s mind.

That curiosity was resolved the moment they checked the channel name.

[Kaiser TV]

Subscribers: 23

-…Kaiser TV?

-Kaiser? Could it really be that Kaiser?

-Holy crap, no way. Did Kaiser just upload a video?

The channel name outright stated “Kaiser,” leaving no room for doubt.

There was no suspicion of impersonation. The skill level and the hidden field made it clear this was the real Kaiser.

[Introduction: Hello, this is Kaiser. It’s my first time on NewTube, so I’m uploading this unedited. Please enjoy watching.]

Even the greeting, polite yet subtly chic and indifferent, fit Kaiser perfectly.

All the signs pointed to this being genuinely him.

-Wow, this is insane. Why isn’t this being shared right now?

-Take me, Kaiser!

-Everyone, please, you have to see this. Our Kaiser uploaded a video! The quality is insane, so please watch it. Here’s the link http… (cut off).

Excited fans began spreading the video across communities and platforms.

-What? Kaiser started NewTube?

-And it’s even a hidden field? There’s a hidden field in Raven?

-What is this? What is going on?

With the chatter about Kaiser reaching its peak, countless people clicked on the video.

And they were stunned.

-Holy sh*t! What the…

-Wow… Wow… Seriously, wow. I have no words.

-This isn’t human gameplay. I can’t help but admire the beauty of his movements.

-This is the level it takes to face the top 100 guilds solo.

-I was a bit skeptical, but I have to admit… his control is insane. Parrying seems like a passive skill for him, lol.

-But what’s with his damage? The warriors just melt away. What kind of gear does he have?

-Control, damage, mental fortitude—there’s nothing he lacks. He’s seriously a monster. No wonder he was ranked number one.

The godlike gameplay, deserving of the title “divine,” left viewers awestruck.

People couldn’t stop themselves from spreading the news.

The video, disseminated like a chain reaction, garnered unprecedented attention in gaming history.

-Is this the NewTube of a god?

-Oh, you’ve arrived. Welcome to the temple of the god. Don’t forget to comment after worshiping.

-I’m watching from Australia. Is this the land of gods?

-Already watched it five times… Currently on my fifth diaper. Still have 20 left…

-Who’s that robed guy next to him? A companion?

-It’s an 18+ game, but that person looks way too small. Aren’t they around 140 cm tall? A short girl, maybe?

-Probably just a Guardian. They’re just picking up items. He probably hired one because he couldn’t be bothered to loot himself.

-Who cares? Is the view count real? It was at 200k an hour ago, and now it’s surpassed 500k.

-The subscriber count keeps climbing, lol. His class is insane.

-How am I supposed to hold back, lol.

In no time, the video surpassed a million views and 100,000 subscribers.

And it didn’t stop there—the numbers continued to skyrocket, and people’s excitement showed no signs of cooling.

Some even made proclamations.

-How can there only be one video?

-This is a crime! Only one video of this quality?

-We need a fandom. Let’s organize for efficient fandom activities!

The most fervent fans banded together to create a fan cafe.

They called it “Kashin Cult.”

The name stood for “Kaiser Worship Cult,” essentially a fan club.

Interestingly, this “Kashin Cult” wasn’t a newly formed group.

-What? There’s already a Kaiser fan cafe?

-Was it from the DemRock days? Whatever, let’s join it!

-Whoa, awesome. There’s so much Kaiser-related content. Everyone, come here!

Managed by someone named “Zealot,” the cafe had been a small community with only a couple dozen members.

Fortunately, the manager generously accepted all the newcomers.

With Kaiser’s sudden rise to fame, the Kashin Cult’s membership skyrocketed to five digits in no time.

As NewTube was flipped on its head and the Kashin Cult firmly established itself as Kaiser’s official fan cafe for “God of Savior”…

“Hmnya, hmm… Golden…”

Do-hyeon murmured strange sleep talk as he drifted through dreamland.