Overgeared

“Grid!”

The person who shouted Grid’s name was Blood Warrior Katz. Grid was very surprised because he was an unexpected person.

‘Why is he coming to see me?’

Grid had no connection to Katz. In the days when he was still a beginner. Grid enhanced the Ideal Dagger to +6 and went to the market to boast, only to witness Katz’ +8 weapon by chance.

"What do you want?”

Katz spoke bluntly to the puzzled Grid.

“Make me a growth type item! I will give you as much money as you want!”

"...”

As expected from a diamond spoon. Grid shrugged as he was reminded that Katz was the son of a prominent conglomerate in Japan.

"Unfortunately, I’m not accepting production commissions.”

To be precise, Grid wouldn’t accept it from him. Grid wasn’t in a position to always make growth type items, and even if he made one, the priority would be selling it to the Overgeared members.

"Kuoh...!”

Katz frowned as he received the negative answer. Katz was called rogue, trash, arrogant, and other words. Grid thought that Katz might take a threatening attitude. But reality was different. He might treat others with contempt, was selfish and said foolish things in public, but he wasn’t a fool. He knew that his position was inferior to Grid, so he suppressed his nature and lowered his posture.

“Your... No, what do I have to do to qualify for your items?”

‘Look at this guy.’

Grid was able to get a glimpse of Katz’ desperation. He was a person prepared to do anything to get what he wanted.

‘...Can I use him?’

Katz’ value was very high, despite his nature. Grid considered it and made a decision.

“Go and ask Lauel.”

"Your chief of staff?"

"Yes, if you want one of my items, try and fulfill Lauel’s request. I will make you an item depending on Lauel’s decision.”

Grid was sure that Katz would be useful to Lauel.

“...I understand.”

Katz nodded and left this place. Grid looked at him walking away and was filled with joy.

‘A person who didn’t acknowledge me two years ago is now bowing to me...’

It wasn’t just Katz. Since his abilities as a blacksmith had been revealed, it was clear that many prominent figures would approach him in the future.

‘I am a real big shot.’

He could assert that he already had a successful life. Pride boiled inside him. But Grid already knew that this pride shouldn’t transform into arrogance.

‘It isn’t good to be too excited. I have to act more carefully.’

of every action. Otherwise, there might be a backlash. Grid took a deep breath and moved

“Congratulations.”

Grid! I knew

Korean team’s waiting

to take first place on the overall rankings, but that wasn’t why they were happy. They were delighted solely due to their liking for

you for always

sat on the couch. Peak Sword was

Grid acting like this? Did

It seemed like Grid’s mental state was a mess because he was deprived of the growth type item he made. Would he be able to demonstrate his full ability in the pet marathon if he was in this state? The anxious Peak Sword started thinking up plans to fix Grid’s

to close my eyes

closed his eyes. Grid wanted to go back into Satisfy and check Noe’s status

closed his eyes for 10 minutes when a call came. As a pet marathon participant, he was invited to attend the

“There are no breaks.”

so it can’t

was why other players refrained from participating in two events a

Grid’s concentration and stamina

couldn’t hide his worries as he

must be tired from hammering for eight hours. How about you take a break while I go to the press

know about Huroi, but making

was worried it would be a repeat

would rather it be Peak Sword than

imagined Huroi cursing at the reporters, shook his head and

“I’ll go.”

***

said something

pet marathon. Lauel heard the story about how Katz came to him and felt amazement. He realized that Grid was learning how to deal

of Katz’ position to send him to

a slow learning person. He experienced the same conditions as others, but was always behind. However, that changed the moment he visited

“Kukukuk, this is interesting.”

hands and feet shrivelled due to

‘Katz...’

was an S-class person. He had many available things. The disadvantage was his

to obtain

decided and

to

don’t like being interfered with. I

you were born a South Korean.

would’ve gotten out of it. No, why are you suddenly

“Join the Overgeared Guild.”

me in

Katz’ face distorted.

“I don’t want to.”

it. However, Lauel expected

you don’t want to. You will never be able to obtain

"...”

He really coveted Grid’s

‘Well, it’s natural.’

He already declared two years ago that he would reach first in the rankings. However,

nothing to

with confidence. He made a wicked grin reminiscent of Grid and made

“Join Overgeared.”

down the words,