Overgeared

Chapter 143

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The combat power displayed above the Awakened Guardian of the Forest’s head was made of only question marks. If this were Grid from a few months back, he wouldn’t have been able to guess why and probably would’ve thought it as a bug and grumbled about it.

However, now he was different. After many incidents, Grid had calmed and matured almost to the point of unfamiliarity. His thinking power finally belonged to the category of normal people.

‘Is this implying that its combat power is too high for my insight?’

Peng!

“Ah, is my scouting broken? What’s with your immeasurable combat strength?”

Grid was reminded of a scene from an old manhwa. His insight had worked on the pope, so this meant that the guardian in front of him was stronger than the pope.

“How rotten… I came here to play but I met a strong enemy.”

Grid had defeated the pope and obtained the legendary battle gear set, so he was much stronger than before. He had planned to easily defeat the Guardian of the Forest. Then what was this awakening mode?

Grid wasn’t aware of why the Guardian of the Forest awakened and why it was at this time. But he didn’t panic. He thought about it calmly and positively.

‘It will be a tough fight, but I think that it will work out well. Doesn’t it seem like the guardian will give a lot of blue orichalcum?’

The ash grey forest couldn’t dim the light of the blue orichalcum on the awakened guardian’s body. If he could obtain all those blue orichalcum, wouldn’t he be able to make two Failures?

‘I will collect it!’ Grid wanted to take out a pickaxe. However, he needed to first neutralize the guardian. ‘I can’t be too excited or I might miss the jackpot. Let’s not attack carelessly and wait for a chance.’

Grid was a greatsword lover. Except for the Ideal Dagger that he made for a quest, he had always used a greatsword since starting Satisfy until now. He was confident that he had a higher understanding of a greatsword than most users did.

All out power! Deadly blows!

“Phew.”

Grid grasped Dainsleif tightly and took deep breaths. He waited for a moment. The awakened guardian stared at Grid, then a red light flashed in its eyes. It made a posture like a sprinter, then quickly narrowed the distance towards Grid.

Grid timed it.

‘One. Two. Now!’

It was perfect timing. As soon as the awakened guardian ran into Dainsleif’s attack range, Grid released all his tensed muscles.

Kwaang!

An explosive sword strike! Dainsleif caused a dark red afterglow as it accurately struck the guardian’s chest.

[Critical!]

[You have dealt 5,700 damage to the target.]

The awakened guardian’s health gauge was reduced around 1/100. Grid was convinced.

‘Just like the size is several times smaller than the original, its defense and health are reduced as well.’

Monster types could be divided into the main categories of: attack, defense, support, and balance. While it was possible to classify them in more detail depending on species, attributes, skill, etc, these were just the basics.

The Guardian of the Forest was a typical defensive monster. As a peak golem, it possessed both abnormally high defense and health. On the other hand, the Awakened Guardian of the Forest was undoubtedly an offensive monster. It was obvious that it was an aggressive monster when its health was reduced by 1/100 by a single blow, as well as the fact that it killed a knight instantly.

‘The advantages are its fast speed and high attack power.’

This was a good thing. Grid could exert overwhelming attack power, so he found it more comfortable to deal with offensive types compared to defense types. It was possible to take care of the opponent quickly.

“I will kill you in an instant.”

The awakened guardian was stronger than the pope? He was also stronger than the pope. Grid’s eyes were filled with confidence. But he still remained calm. His head was cold while his chest was hot.

“…”

He waited for another chance, just like

Peeng!

aggressive. It didn’t learn and aimed for

‘Now!’

timing for a counter. He swung Dainsleif the moment the awakened guardian

Chaaeng!

slash. The

[Critical!]

dealt 6,380 damage to the

Kik. Kkikikik.

hit and let out a strange noise. It paused for a moment

you idiot. Is your IQ in

digits! He prepared for the third counter. He once again swung Dainsleif with proper timing. But this time, there was a

The awakened guard avoided the attack by moving its upper body the moment Grid

same stupid lunge was

trick! Then the guardian rotated, gathering the centrifugal force before

have been hit

suffered 13,090

“Kuheok…!”

was just a kick. In other words, a simple blow. Except, that “simple blow” made him instantly lose a third of his health. This was twice the damage that Grid could deal with his critical attacks. Considering

Doran’s Ring has

of the Holy

has been

“Damn bastard!”

restored and the nosebleed disappeared without a trace. However, Grid’s anger didn’t fade. Falling for a monster’s tricks? Grid didn’t expect to be so stupid! Then Grid fired Pagma’s

Pipit! Pipipipipi-!

didn’t do much damage. The awakened guardian surprised him by avoiding nine of

‘Fast!’

panicked as the guardian leapt into the air like a martial artist and evaded. Then it flew above Grid’s head and its

Jjejeong!

Dainsleif (Reproduction) has been reduced by

from the blue

now! Except for adamantium, its body was composed of blue orichalcum, which was known as one of the best

tear your body

back. Rather, the momentum around

Your attack power and attack speed will

Chaaeng! Chaeeeeeng!

arms. Grid’s attack speed

up this

“Pagma’s Swordsmanship, Wave!”

to defeat against the

have dealt 10,300 damage

target’s attack speed

became heavier. It quickly corrected its posture but it was already too late. Grid accumulated a lot of combat experience and he wasn’t going to miss

“Pagma’s Swordsmanship, Kill!”

Kuoooooh-!

battle from the bushes were scared, urinated or fainted. The awakened guardian also flinched in response. It perceived great danger from the black energy around Grid’s

Kwang!

its feet. Then the earth suddenly started to vibrate. One of the AOE skills possessed by the

“Ugh.”

was immune to status conditions, but what about when the entire earth was shaking? He lost

[Your attack has missed.]

‘Damn!’

strongest move had missed? Grid was shaken. Then the guardian, who avoided Kill, started to fight back as it struck Grid’s

Pepepepeok!

The fists that could even crush steel slammed into Grid. It was the sight

“V-Viscount Grid!”

wind pressure interfered with their sight, but

have to help. Our

his feet. Romeo stopped him before he could

Grid is safe! We will