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.

once again grasped his

to reapply

this and strengthened his abilities with

Kuwooooh!

In the midst of this mess, Bland’s sword emitted

Irene shouted at him, but

will defeat

sacred duty. He would cut off the bond that would make the

Kwaang!

“Ohhhhhh!”

body used the storm as a booster engine and quickly approached Grid. Grid’s face

This kid doesn’t understand

or defend using pavranium. But Grid chose to go head on. He intended to show Bland the difference in attack

“Pagma’s Swordsmanship, Kill!”

Peeeeeong!

with Bland’s storm blade in front of him. At the same time, the shockwave shattered the

“Bland, you!”

actions caused Irene to be seriously hurt. Earl Steim was furious after barely rescuing Irene from the

You have forgotten your duties! My

other hand, Grid had no wounds. He just had a few pieces of his clothes

was hurt because of

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

Earl Steim apologized.

person lower than them. But Earl Steim could honestly apologize because he valued

father-in-law than

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

Steim smiled at Grid’s

person… Truly the descendant of

He liked that ambition.

reward for creating the Sword of Self-transcendence and rescuing Irene. Yes, whatever you want. I will do

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

Earl Steim nodded.

Aren’t you the one who defeated Malacus? The pope will gladly

to marry Irene and receiving the letter

“Are you Grid?”

like he had been struck by lightning, attracting the eye. His ID was ‘Toon.’ He was

He commanded Grid.

to fight him, but I think I need a better weapon first.

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

where you

“Hah? Hahahat!”

that the blacksmith’s level was in the early 100s, so he

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 don’t want to die, make me a weapon quickly. Eh~?

“…”

Guild. It was

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

front of nobles, and an annoying bastard now appeared in front

very

blacksmith. He had lots of memories here and would continue using it in the future. To exaggerate it a little bit,

seriously angry as he

be punished for defiling my sacred

grabbed his belly and started to laugh. “Puhahahat! Hey~ Doesn’t this blacksmith seem

Clink!

from the wrist blades at his wrists.

a weapon out in front of

Toon was determined to kill Grid once so that Grid wouldn’t argue

Chaaeng!

foot, aiming at Grid’s chest. Grid defended with the

‘Three or four times?’

raid, his 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

completely pushed in

Kikik! Kkikikik!

the longest blade touched

to win against him in

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

against the other guild members. So Grid didn’t know for sure how his skills would go against the top rankers. And Toon was 40th on the unified

whistled. “Hwiik~ what, you? You managed

Ssik.