Overgeared

Chapter 228

Everything on the map seemed to have a smaller scale. Reidan, marked in the middle of the map, was only the size of a 500 won coin.

‘500 won… A large city that can accommodate 430,000 people is only the size of a 500 won coin…’

It showed how big the west truly was.

The Eternal Kingdom was divided into four regions: the east, west, north and south. However, the size of the four regions wasn’t constant. The west was the largest, followed by the north, east and south.

But this large territory suddenly became a desert. What if he destroyed the giant worms and restored the west? Grid was the next in line to the main power in the north of the Eternal Kingdom. He would be able to establish a unique position.

“Look here.” Rabbit pointed to one side of the map. It was the Hebend River that penetrated through Reidan. “As you can see, the villages and cities are concentrated on the southern basin of the Hebend River.”

Were there survivors in those places? But that didn’t matter.

“What is the reason?”

“…?”

Grid was surprised by Rabbit’s sudden question.

‘Why are the cities and villages concentrated there? Why is he asking me this? How should I know?’

The Grid of the past would’ve expressed his disgruntled thoughts. However, the current Grid was eager to improve his thinking abilities.

“Umm…”

He used his lacking brain to think again. As a result, he barely found an answer. “Is it because of water?”

People needed water to live. It was a simple reason and answer. But it was wrong.

“You’re wrong. Isn’t it also easy to secure water from the north basin? The reason why the population was concentrated on the southern basin in the past was because there was something to attract people there, besides water.”

“What does that mean?”

“It’s the mines. As you can see, there’s a small mountain range, so it’s geographically possible.”

“Mines?”

This was good news. It didn’t matter if it was iron ore, silver or gold. Securing any resources, whether large or small, would unconditionally benefit them. It was good news for Reidan. However.

“I’m glad to hear it, but why are you suddenly talking about mines? It’s just mines. You can take care of it with Lauel. Right now, I need enhancement stones. How did the conversation switch to this?”

‘Indeed… There is this type of response when hearing about the possibility of mines.’

Rabbit realized it clearly. Grid was different from a common lord. He had little interest in his role as a lord.

‘He only devoted himself to working in the smithy for the past four months.’ Some people might blame Grid for being irresponsible. But Rabbit thought about it positively. ‘The duke is right. He might be the best blacksmith and warrior, but he is lacking in knowledge. It’s better for him to stay away from the administration side.’

Despite their lack of political power, there were lords who forcefully tried to control their politics. On the other hand, Grid chose to rely on competent subordinates because he recognized his own deficiencies. He was the ideal lord who knew the limits of what he could do.

‘He is truly wise and wonderful.’

Grid was different from the stupid leader of the Mero Company that Rabbit served in the past.

the explanation. “The Overgeared members have explored the southern basin to see if there really are mines. But there was a strong boss monster, so the Overgeared members abandoned the exploration and classified it as

the Overgeared members

“All of them.”

“What?”

the top 40. But despite them acting together, there was a boss monster powerful enough

Hell Gao. He barely managed to defeat Hell Gao

the Overgeared Guild to obtain his third advancement class. He chose the Asura class. It was a fighting demon that suited his personality. Then Regas went straight to Grid and asked for a duel. It was revenge for losing in the finals of the

to use

period with Piaro. After reaching the third advancement class, Regas was much stronger than before. It was the same for the other Overgeared members. But there was

a terrible

clicked his

to

invested more

amazing? It can make various buff potions, as well

avoid investing in alchemy. It

“Why?”

“Because it isn’t certain.”

with alchemy weren’t constant, but often random. Furthermore, the success rate of alchemy itself was extremely low. For example, even if the alchemy institute had the highest level, the probability of

for alchemy were too high. In conclusion, alchemy was a bad

at the explanation. “What is this? Isn’t it complete

guild funds had been invested in alchemy. Grid felt like he had been hit in the back

determined to destroy

explained. “I plan

“Talima? The dwarf city?”

“That’s correct.”

a small store would have a solid piece of equipment comparable to

has items

unique presence. People would come from all over the continent to Reidan. Rabbit hoped that day would come, so he encouraged the training

by you and your blacksmiths shine. I am convinced that the only city on the continent worthy of investing in alchemy

“Hrmm…”

Rabbit wished, a huge economic effect

alchemy the worst? Can we afford it? What if we have bad luck and become bankrupt

you remember

was a funny person. The episode related to him was a sight to behold. “Isn’t

to retrieve information about the west from him. I was also able to gain valuable

“What information?”

west, there is a mine for

“Yellow mithril?”

decisive reason for investing in

fairy dust is a raw material that dramatically increases the chances of alchemy succeeding. I am guessing that there

“Oh…”

a mineral that made it possible to overcome the low success rate of alchemy. Grid was thrilled. The radiant future of Reidan was drawn in his mind

what about the

reached the limits of his patience so

be made with

“…!”

He thought enhancement stones only dropped from boss monsters, so he couldn’t

is wiser to avoid making enhancement stones because the probability of success is extremely low. But that story will change if we get

reason for Rabbit’s lengthy explanation

is, please go and secure