Overgeared

Chapter 117

This was the best development for Grid.

‘Isn’t this the best financial backer!’

He would become the husband of a lady, which meant he could abuse his authority and intercept some taxes. Winston had grown to be one of the cities representing the Eternal Kingdom. The taxes collected here were enormous. He would be rich if he could obtain even a portion of it. In addition, Irene was the successor of a prestigious noble family. If he married her, he could become a high-ranking noble, not just rich.

‘I can simultaneously get riches and power. More than anything else…’

Irene was pretty. She had shiny silver hair. She had big eyes that were slightly curved. Her mouth was always smiling and she had a small nose. Grid got a really gently impression from her. She was famous for her excellent character and was the best female, except that her breasts were average in size.

Grid had no reason to refuse. But there was still something he had to consider.

“Just now, didn’t My Lord consider me as a fraud? Now you are suddenly telling me to take your daughter as my bride… Are you serious?”

Earl Steim explained to Grid who was watching suspiciously.

“There is only one person in history who is the best blacksmith and strongest swordsman. He was Pagma.”

“…”

“The sword dance you used is very similar to Pagma’s swordsmanship described in the legends. No, you aren’t a con artist. You are certainly Pagma’s Descendant.”

“It’s enough that I am Pagma’s Descendant?”

“That’s right! It is enough! Rather, it’s the main reason!”

Grid moved his gaze and looked at Irene’s reaction. Her face was flushed but the smile indicated that she was feeling positive towards this.

‘Huhuhu!’

Grid’s mouth watered. After the bad ending of his first love, he thought he would never have a relationship with a woman again. But now he had a chance with Irene! Some people would laugh and say they were just NPCs in a game, but Satisfy was like another reality, not a game. Satisfy’s NPCs were just like humans in all respects, from their emotions, thoughts, bodies and physiological needs.

Grid was so thrilled that he shed tears of joy.

‘I am finally going to get rid of my virgin status…!’

It was a great opportunity to get rid of his unwanted virgin status that he had kept for 27 years. At the same time, his status would rise and he would become rich. Grid absolutely couldn’t miss this opportunity of a lifetime. But there was one problem.

‘I want to marry her straight away and start the first night… But I need to proceed with the class quest… I also need to continue working at the smithy.’

Grid explained the situation.

“I… It is a great honor that I can marry a beautiful and caring lady like Irene. However, it is difficult to marry now because I have a personal matter. In addition, I would like to keep working as a blacksmith after our marriage… Is it okay for the son-in-law of a noble family to be a mere blacksmith?”

“Isn’t Pagma’s Descendant supposed to be a blacksmith? It isn’t your fault that you have to do a blacksmith’s job. Rather, it is something to be proud of. The marriage schedule will be set at a comfortable time for you.”

“This can’t be!”

Bland, who had been unable to lift his head after his defeat to Grid, couldn’t bear it anymore and shouted.

“Lord! He is a corrupt being! He has the curse of the gods. He will revive again after dying, and he will never grow old! In other words, he can’t be described as a human! Are you really going to accept him as your son-in-law?”

Corrupt was one of the titles that Satisfy’s NPCs used to refer to users. In the NPC’s point of view, users who couldn’t grow old or die weren’t humans. So, NPCs considered users to be cursed by the gods. However, there were many NPCs who thought the opposite. It was the case with Earl Steim.

“Why is eternal life a curse? Rather, isn’t it a blessing? I don’t think of them as corrupt, but blessed beings. They have certainly received the love of the gods. I am glad that the man who will be my daughter’s groom is loved by the gods.”

Bland gritted his teeth.

“Blessing? You’re mistaken! Imagine how Irene will feel growing old alone! How sad and lonely will Irene be? My Lord, right now you are caught up in greed and don’t care about Irene at all!”

“It’s a matter for both of them to deal with. We shouldn’t be quarreling about it.”

Irene nodded, “That’s right. Sir Bland, I like Mr. Grid. Mr. Grid’s appearance might not change for the rest of my life, but I can cope when I am sad or alone. I want to be with Mr. Grid.”

Kwaduduk!

In fact, over the past few years, Bland had confessed to Irene a few times. But Irene never considered Bland in that way and he was forced to give up on her. He chose to become a knight of her family and watch her from a distance.

He sincerely wished for Irene to meet with a great man and be happy. However, the man she selected was a corrupt being!

‘I don’t know how this is possible… Is being Pagma’s Descendant great enough to transcend his status?’

Pagma was a legend. Bland knew that Pagma was a great figure. However, Grid was the person who inherited Pagma’s abilities, not Pagma himself. He was clearly worse than Pagma. Bland wanted to prove that fact. If he could defeat Grid, Pagma’s Descendant would seem like a separate entity from Pagma. Then maybe Earl Steim would change his mind.

again grasped

to

Bland believed this and strengthened his abilities with all types of buffs. He combined the techniques passed on by Earl

Kuwooooh!

the carpet and decorations shake. In the midst of this mess, Bland’s sword emitted a powerful force.

Bland! Stop!” Irene shouted at

defeat this

the bond that would make the woman he

Kwaang!

“Ohhhhhh!”

body used the storm as a booster

kid doesn’t

defend using pavranium. But Grid chose to go head on. He intended to show Bland the difference in attack power, so that Bland couldn’t

“Pagma’s Swordsmanship, Kill!”

Peeeeeong!

storm blade in front of him. At the same time, the shockwave shattered the pillars and

“Bland, you!”

actions caused Irene to be seriously hurt. Earl Steim

forgotten

Steim stopped in the middle of his words. Bland had already collapsed. On the other hand, Grid had no wounds. He just had a few pieces of his clothes torn off. Grid identified that Irene was in

Lady was hurt because

of you? It’s my fault. In the first place, I suspected you and caused this to happen. I was too rude.

Earl Steim apologized.

down to a person lower than them. But Earl Steim could honestly apologize because he valued responsibilities more than his fellow

father-in-law than I

felt pleased as he asked Earl Steim, “If you are sincerely

smiled at

Truly the descendant of

He liked that ambition.

for creating the Sword of Self-transcendence and rescuing Irene.

need to see the pope of the Rebecca Church… Can you write an introduction for me? I

Earl Steim nodded.

the one who defeated Malacus? The pope will

banquet was cancelled due to the turmoil. Grid left the castle after agreeing to marry Irene and receiving

“Are you Grid?”

body and tattoos on both cheeks that were reminiscent of animal claws. His grey hair rose into the sky like he had been struck by lightning, attracting the eye. His ID was ‘Toon.’ He was one of the six new

He commanded Grid.

heard you are a great blacksmith? Make a weapon for me. Do you know the one who smashed the Giant Guild on the street before? I want to fight him, but I think I need a

like a typical neighbourhood gangster. Grid was reminded of the Mother’s Heart is Happy employees who harassed him. Grid

you know where you are spitting

“Hah? Hahahat!”

saw that the blacksmith’s level

the guild immediately after fighting him. Do you understand? Do you know the atmosphere now? Unlike the

“…”

Giant Guild. It was because the guild wasn’t

the ID of that butcher? The other guild members won’t speak no matter what I ask. Why do they need to hide it from me? It is just a bother trying

reached its

acting nice in front of nobles, and an annoying bastard now appeared in front of him. “Hey, you

a very precious

was the place where his connection with Khan started and the place where he started to work earnestly as a blacksmith. He had lots of memories here and would continue using it in the

angry as he

punished for

Doesn’t this blacksmith seem really

Clink!

Then three blades sprang out from the wrist blades at his wrists. Toon approached Grid with a menacing look in his

weapon out in front of me?

Toon was determined to kill Grid once

Chaaeng!

aiming at Grid’s chest. Grid defended with the Ideal Dagger and was half

‘Three or four times?’

items, as well as repeated level ups. Therefore, it was now above 1,000. He was confident that he could compete with

was completely pushed

Kikik! Kkikikik!

Grid eventually stepped back as the tip of the longest blade touched his chest. He tilted the dagger and flowed around the wrist blades,

hard to win

confident that he was stronger than Ibellin, the weakest in the guild, before Ibellin obtained the Thorn of Deep

Grid didn’t know for sure how his skills would go against the top rankers. And Toon was 40th

whistled. “Hwiik~ what, you? You managed to stop my attack?

Ssik.