It was rare for a ranker to become a star purely through their own efforts. 9

The first generation of high rankers consisted of Grid, Kraugel, Zibal, Yura, Jishuka, Faker, Agnus, Hao, Old Sword Demon… The list goes on.5

Apart from a very small number of rankers who pioneered their own paths, most rankers had to borrow some power from the media or rely on public opinion to rise to stardom. 4

This wasn’t undervaluing the newer rankers. It was true that most who rose to prominence later than the first generation of high rankers reached their current status by referring to the path pioneered by the first generation. 1

But didn’t Grid get help from Kraugel in the Behen Archipelago and on the East Continent? 8

Rankers who were from the second generation onward were naturally able to gain popularity quickly thanks to the achievements of their predecessors. It was difficult for them to be regarded highly because of this structure. 0

As a result, the public was mostly interested and envious of the first generation of rankers. However, the media changed the way things were. 1

The media started focusing on the second generation and later rankers instead of the first generation rankers, who were already miles ahead of...1