Return of the Sword God-Rank Civil Servant novel Chapter 36

Simultaneously, a flood of system notifications lit up Suho’s vision like a shower of stars.

> [The Gate has been cleared.]

> [The MVP of the Gate clearance is ‘Ahn Suho.’]

> [Additional experience points are awarded for being the MVP.]

> [A bonus stat point has been awarded for being selected as the MVP.]

> [You have successfully cleared a Gate that no one else could tackle alone.]

> [A remarkable achievement! The system grants you 5 additional stat points.]

> [Your level has increased.]

> [All stats increased by 1.]

> [You have acquired an additional bonus stat point.]

With bonus stats piling up, it was clear the system acknowledged his feat—this was no ordinary Gate, one that had claimed countless lives. The system recognized his accomplishment as a notable feat, awarding him richly. Given that the only true monster in the entire Gate was the one he defeated, the experience points were substantial, enough to push Suho from level 51 to 52 in a single leap.

Looking at the defeated creature—a wraith that had once been a Sword Emperor—Suho muttered to himself.

“In hindsight, this guy was actually easy. So why was it such a struggle back then?”

Still, he felt a measure of gratitude. The creature was like a mentor who occasionally resurfaced in his thoughts on Teachers’ Day.

It made sense. That was the only time in his life he’d been utterly consumed by the art of swordsmanship.

On a whim, Suho summoned his *Guiyoung Spear* and attempted to pierce the creature's body, but no shadow emerged. He tried his *Blood Weapon* skill, but the attempt was similarly futile.

The creature was a wraith—a phantom swordsman with neither blood nor shadow.

The creature’s body crumbled into dust, vanishing entirely, leaving behind only a single item: an old sword it had wielded. Suho picked it up to inspect it.

> [Nameless Sword of the Nameless Swordsman]

- **Grade**: F

- An old sword once wielded by the Nameless Swordsman.

An F-grade sword, without embellishment, true to its name. Initially, Suho tucked it away in his inventory as a simple memento of the Sword Emperor. It was only years later, when clearing out his overstocked inventory, that a friend pointed out its true value.

Suho examined the Nameless Sword closely, gripping its blade and hilt, and applied pressure. The sword broke with a sharp snap, revealing its hidden power that had remained dormant for years.

> [You have used the Nameless Sword.]

> [Sword Understanding activated.]

> [The soul of the Nameless Sword infuses your swordsmanship.]

> [Suho Sword has been upgraded.]

The information changed. The S-rank Suho Sword had gained an added effect and was now upgraded to S+.

Suho checked the updated information.

> [Suho Sword]

- **Grade**: S+

- A unique swordsmanship style created by Ahn Suho.

- Balanced in offense, defense, and evasion, remaining true to the fundamentals.

- Infused with the spirit of the Nameless Sword, now graded S+.

- The Suho Sword now carries the Nameless Sword’s spirit, allowing for limitless growth.

Satisfied with the new information, Suho nodded. Among the many Sealed Gates, he had deliberately chosen the Nameless Sword as his first target. It wasn’t just because he could clear it with existing skills and without special items—the main reason had been for this Nameless Sword.

‘My swordsmanship journey starts now.’

Suho had wielded the Suho Sword like second nature for a long time, but now, as an S+ rank with growth potential, its true power could emerge. This level would allow him to master his ultimate sword techniques, the ones that earned him his reputation.

Having absorbed the skill, Suho walked toward the exit portal that appeared before him.

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**Control Room**

Around half an hour after Suho had entered the Gate, Kim Jong-woo, who was watching the screen, spoke up.

“It seems like it’s going to take a while. I’ll go on a quick patrol.”

“Yes, go ahead.”

Just as Kim Jong-woo was about to leave, Jo Jin-hwi, who was watching the screen, suddenly stood up.

“Wait, what?”

Jung Chul-min also jumped to his feet.

“The Gate! The Gate is...”

“What?!”

Kim Jong-woo rushed back, looking at the screen in disbelief.