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 his

want to reapply

this and strengthened his abilities with all types of buffs. He combined the

Kuwooooh!

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

Bland! Stop!” Irene shouted at him,

defeat this

off the bond that

Kwaang!

“Ohhhhhh!”

a booster engine and quickly approached

This kid doesn’t

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!

Bland’s storm blade in front of him. At the same

“Bland, you!”

Earl Steim was furious after

Irene! You have forgotten your duties! My own

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.

hurt because

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

Earl Steim apologized.

Nobles had no reason to bow down to a person lower than them. But Earl Steim could honestly

a better father-in-law than I

you are sincerely sorry, can I

Steim smiled at

easy person… Truly

He liked that ambition.

nodded. “In the first place, you deserve a reward for creating the Sword of Self-transcendence and rescuing Irene. Yes, whatever

see the pope of the Rebecca Church… Can you write an introduction for me? I might be able to meet the pope if I have

Earl Steim nodded.

who defeated Malacus? The pope will

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

“Are you Grid?”

sky like he had been struck

He commanded Grid.

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 better

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

you know where you are spitting

“Hah? Hahahat!”

saw that the blacksmith’s level was

can join any guild… But I am different. The reason I joined the guild was to approach that butcher. I will leave the guild immediately after fighting him. Do you understand? Do you know the atmosphere now? Unlike the others, I’m not going to curry favor with you. If you

“…”

person who destroyed the Giant Guild. It was because the guild wasn’t willing to leak information about

no matter what I ask. Why do they need to hide it from me? It is just a bother trying to find

patience reached

nice in front of nobles, and an annoying bastard

smithy was a very precious place to

here and would continue using it in the future. To exaggerate

seriously angry as he pulled

will be punished for defiling my

laugh. “Puhahahat! Hey~ Doesn’t this blacksmith seem really angry? Sacred space? Kuhahaha! I

Clink!

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

a weapon out in front

determined to kill Grid once

Chaaeng!

his wristblades like they were a beast’s foot, aiming at Grid’s chest.

‘Three or four times?’

strength had grown steadily from making unique and legendary items, as well as repeated level ups. Therefore, it was now above 1,000. He was confident that he could compete with

pushed

Kikik! Kkikikik!

the tip of the longest blade touched his chest. He tilted the dagger and flowed around the

to win against him in

He was confident that he was stronger than Ibellin, the weakest in the guild, before

have a chance to accurately assess his strength against the other guild members. So Grid didn’t know for sure how his skills would go

what, you? You managed to stop my attack? Isn’t

Ssik.