Overgeared

Chapter 138

Several months ago, Faker didn’t appreciate Grid when he first met him.

It was because Grid’s blacksmith ability and combat ability were excellent, but his mental immaturity meant he couldn’t exert all his abilities. To be honest, Faker never expressed it, but he thought Grid was ridiculous. He felt that Grid couldn’t take advantage of his class.

But now it was different. A long time had passed and Grid seemed different from the past.

‘If he keeps steadily growing like this, I can trust him with my back one day.’

As Faker was thinking, Grid showed the trap installation tools and poison combination machine to him.

“These are the items… I don’t know how to use them. There’s no manual.”

Faker was amazed as he looked at the items. “They’re good items. In particular, this poison combination machine is excellent. Where did you obtain it?”

“I killed an assassin called Shay who dropped it.”

“Shay…? A user?”

“Yes.”

Shay was the fifth ranked assassin user. He was a well established user, but it seemed he had been defeated by Grid and lost the item.

‘Shay is notorious for always going around with Kerb and Sniffer… Grid defeated the three of them alone? How strong is Grid now?’

It seemed like the degree of growth exceeded Faker’s expectations.

‘Jishuka and Vantner guessed that Grid was equal to or better than Pon and Regas…’

He thought it was a joke, but maybe it was real? Faker was an aggressive person, like the other members of the Tzedakah Guild. He felt the urge to compete against Grid. But now wasn’t the time.

“Wouldn’t it be better to learn how to use them next time? Look at the time. Your wedding is soon.”

“Ah, already?”

Grid verified the time and exited the smithy. This wasn’t anyone else’s wedding. He couldn’t be late to his own wedding. The Tzedakah Guild and Khan followed. Khan looked depressed.

“Grid… Grid has become the husband of the lady…”

Khan lost his sick wife then his son. After being alone, he fell into drinking. Due to the trickery of the Mero Company, he had been on the verge of losing the smithy that had been in his family for generations.

But one day, Grid suddenly appeared and saved him. He was able to escape from the pain of his life and rebuild the smithy. Grid was his savior. He was a similar age to Khan’s dead son and Khan truly treasured him.

Now that precious person was leaving for a high place that Khan couldn’t reach. Of course, he was happy to see Grid doing well. However, he couldn’t hide his sad feelings. He barely swallowed back his tears as he spoke to Grid.

“Grid, you might be a commoner marrying into a family of nobles, but don’t shrink back and live well. I am always cheering for you.”

Grid grinned at Khan’s encouragement. “I’m Pagma’s Descendant. Why should I shrink back from nobles? And don’t talk like we are breaking up. I will still go to the smithy like before, even if I marry Irene. Have you forgotten? I am your successor.”

“Grid…!”

It must be annoying to help a poor and sick old man, but Grid didn’t show it at all. Khan was thrilled and tears ended up spilling down. Grid handed him a handkerchief and said, “Your son asked me to do something. He asked me to take care of his father.”

It wasn’t a lie. In the past, Grid had gone to Khan’s family cemetery with Khan and encountered ghosts while Khan was sleeping. Among the ghosts, Khan’s ancestor gave him the clue to obtain Pagma’s Swordsmanship, and Khan’s son asked Grid to take care of his father.

A son who worried about his father even after death! Grid liked Khan and was touched by his son’s devotion, so he tried to do well by Khan. Of course, it wasn’t an unconditional favor. To be honest, some of his actions were calculated to inherit the smithy. But that didn’t affect the fact that he liked Khan. That emotion still remained.

Then Khan’s expression started to slowly contort.

handkerchief so dirty? Is this a

a rag. Hahaha! Well, it is okay. Are you

I’m relieved that the maids will take care of you

demonstrating that users and NPCs could really be friends. NPCs had the same emotions as humans. They felt ashamed of themselves for ignoring this fact and treating NPCs

party arrived at the

“Welcome!”

soldiers already recognized Grid as their lord. He was lauded as a hero and was going to become the husband of the lady. They entered

“Grid!”

“Lady Irene…”

white dress highlighted her beauty. Now Irene, who was making a shy smile, was beautiful enough to compare

“Ack…!”

away by Grid! Vantner swallowed back his tears. Then he discovered Knight Bland crying with a runny

“You too, Lady Irene…”

“You…”

glances as the grand marriage ceremony

of senior nobles from all over the kingdom as well as foreign envoys were present.

even a message from the king… It isn’t an exaggeration that Earl Steim is

admired. She only went under Irene because of Grid, but

think about it, Grid is

thought with a smile. Then the military band started to play light and cheerful music. Hundreds of people

love one another until you become light

“I swear.”

“I swear.”

Irene responded and the same time, and the guests cheered like they

token

‘Token of the pledge?’

officiant’s words. The bride’s side had taken care of all wedding preparations, so he couldn’t help panicking. Then Irene handed him a pair of rings. It

our hands.” Irene shyly

ring with trembling hands. Then he slid it on Irene’s finger. Irene also placed the ring on Grid’s finger. Then a notification window flashed in front

you are with the person wearing the

eternal love with Irene Winston von

the

check the estate’s information using the authority of the lady’s husband. However, you have no right

a stronger voice the higher

worst case scenario is a divorce.

have become an earl’s

Nobility stat has

stats have increased by

can advance into the

will receive a monthly

seemed to be increasing thanks to his beautiful, competent, and

Grid put the ring on her and suddenly found Khan. He approached Khan

“Are you Grid’s friend?”

is a

north and a friend of my son-in-law? It is an

“…Yes.”

drank alcohol like water while blessing the bride and groom. Vantner and Bland got drunk together and cursed the bridegroom, causing Knight Captain Phoenix to expel

nobles who discretely laughed at the fact that the groom was a commoner, but the good mood was sustained because Faker secretly stunned them

Winston were

“Lady Irene got married!”

It is to our

that the lady will

I am looking forward

Irene’s marriage partner was Grid and danced with joy. However, the users didn’t know the

Winston,

will be exempt from taxes for the next