Overgeared

After annihilating Borneo’s army and absorbing Patrian. Lauel took control of Borneo and looked at a map of Eternal.

“By conquering Patrian, we have succeeded in completely connecting the north and the west. From now on, we’ll use the resources produced in the north to defend against the empire’s invasion based on Reidan, the Eternal Kingdom’s invasion based on Patrian, and the Gauss Kingdom’s invasion based on Borneo.”

Reidan, Patrian, and Borneo were able to form a triangular defense zone. The disadvantage of having to disperse their troops was created, but there was the tremendous advantage of not having to worry about their rear.

‘Looking at the current situation, we’ll be able to hold on for the next two years. If we hold on, there’s a chance to counterattack.’

The problem was Cork Island, separated from the southern part of the Eternal Kingdom by the sea. It was impossible to protect it. Lauel made a painful decision.

"...Give up Cork Island. Please have all the members residing there return to Reidan.”

Peak Sword fiercely argued against it. "Cork Island is the territory that the Silver Knights Guild won after a fierce battle! We can’t give it up so easily!”

Toban spoke carefully. “Cork Island has a high profit as a tourist destination and has 23 mines. It’s the territory with the highest value, so it’s hard to obediently give it up.”

Lauel replied coolly. “But what can we do? It’s impossible to spare resources and forces for Cork Island.”

Lauel also felt regret that they had to give it up. It would be a lingering regret. But he needed to make a realistic decision. He couldn’t be emotional like Peak Sword or express an opinion without a solution like Toban. Lauel had the responsibility of being Grid’s representative.

"Cork Island won’t be able to last long against an offensive from Eternal. It’s better to not be obsessed with it and give it up instead of receiving huge damages.”

Lauel showed an objective judgment, but Peak Sword declared.

“I will go to Cork Island. I’ll protect it for as long as I can. Just give me permission to take 10 guild members from the Silver Knights. I’m well aware of the lacking manpower, but please do me this favor. I will make sure that you benefit from this.”

"...”

Peak Sword’s skills were among the top in Overgeared. He didn’t perform well in the National Competition. However, it was inevitable due to the nature of his class. Looking at simple combat ability, he was just below Regas and Pon, and his leadership was better than theirs.

"...If you have the Silver Knights members, you will be able to extend the time it takes for Cork Island to be occupied.”

The limit was probably one or two months. The resources and taxes from those two months would certainly be a great help to Overgeared. But Lauel thought the damage was larger than the benefits.

"Peak Sword, Cork Island doesn’t have any monsters suitable for third advancement classes to hunt. Your growth during your stay there will be stagnant. In the long run, this will be a huge loss of power for Overgeared. Thus, I can’t send you...”

"No, I can grow without hunting.” Peak Sword interrupted Lauel’s words with a hoe. No, it was a pickaxe. "I will stay in the mines when I’m not defending the island.”

his mining skill as well as his stats. He would become stronger little by little. They could also

for me. It resembles Dokdo. So Lauel, please sent me to Cork Island.

two months. No, he would secure funds for Overgeared by defending Cork Island for three or four months. Lauel finally gave

to Grid’s

the thought. A gentle

will believe

with persistence

as possible on

rose from his seat and said

it and collect resources for

moved quickly. He left Borneo for Cork Island on that day. He had 10 elite members of the Silver Knights with him. There

Lauel dispersed the Overgeared members between Reidan, Patrian, and Borneo,

levelling up. Spend all

He placed the safety of

***

“Finally, it’s starting.”

side and taught him Lantier’s techniques. Therefore, he heard when Reidan

afraid. My shadows will

who had been destroyed by the empire. As the last survivor of the Nero, Kasim’s hatred for the empire was great. Lord spoke to the man who

control your breathing. Assassins

Haha, yes. I made a big mistake because I’m still

was thrilled to see how Lord

Sururuk.

into the

it’s time

Lord. Lord’s response wasn’t

we studying great

demons are the enemies of all species on this earth. It’s natural for you to acquire information about the great demons in advance, since you will be ruling

don’t like

all. He pouted and started complaining. Even a continent-level genius couldn’t control his emotions when he

great demons. It’s scary.

combined the merits of his mother and father,

‘Ugh... So cute.’

Sticks breathed roughly to ease the pain of his heart

have to learn it because you hate

"...”