Overgeared

Capture or kill Arube?

If 100 players were given the ‘Location of the Red Phoenix Bow’ quest, 100 out of 100 would’ve chosen to capture Arube. It was natural. Capturing Arube would allow them to win the Red Phoenix Bow. Wasn’t it strongest battle gear? People wouldn’t be foolish enough to kill Arube just for a rise in level.

'...I’m a stupid jerk.’

How many of the two billion users would think that being too strong could be a sin? Grid accidentally killed Arube. He got two levels and Arube’s items in exchange, but he couldn’t help feeling depressed.

“Hah.”

Grid’s shoulders were slumped as he used the Legendary Blacksmith’s Appraisal on the Unknown Mark and Arube’s Ring. Grid didn’t have high expectations. These were items that wouldn’t have been revealed to the world unless Arube was killed. In other words, it was unlikely that the items would be too good.

"Still, he was a named NPC so it wouldn’t be garbage... Eh?”

Grid’s footsteps stopped as he checked the item details. He was so surprised by the outcome that his body stiffened like a stone statue.

[The blacksmith who became a legend can appraise items with an excellent discerning eye. If a hidden feature exists in the target item, it will be found.]

[Unknown Mark]

A black sun mark.

The usage is unknown.

[You have discovered a hidden feature in the item!]

[Mark of Evolution]

Rating: Unique

A functional marker developed by the alchemy facility.

If this mark is attached to your body, one of your strength, agility, stamina, or intelligence stats will increase by 200.

User Restriction: Level 200 or higher.

Weight: 0

“Wow.”

Grid’s mouth dropped open at the unexpected situation. An item that raised his stats when stuck to his body? It was also by 200 points!

“Amazing!”

The item wasn’t trash. It actually had tremendous value. Grid was thrilled. But the biggest reason for Grid’s pleasure wasn’t the value of the mark. It was the glimpse of the possibilities of alchemy. Grid was truly excited by this point.

‘Is it possible to someday produce these marks at Reidan’s alchemy facility? Rabbit, please prove that your choice isn’t wrong.’

Grid prayed earnestly for Rabbit and examined Arube’s Ring. Then he sighed.

[Arube’s Ring]

Rating: Unique

A ring completed after many experiments by Arube, who wanted to use the abilities of the armored needles.

When worn, five or less strands of silver thread can be twisted together to the desired shape.

Conditions of Use: None.

Weight: 4

“...”

was needed to handle five or less silver threads. That’s right. In other words, Arube’s Ring was an item that increased the wearer’s dexterity to 2,500. It was useless for Grid, whose dexterity

"Sigh, giving me this...”

one qualified to handle the silver thread freely. From a general point of view, the two items obtained from killing Arube didn’t fall significantly compared to the Red Phoenix Bow. It was just

wait. I think

that could wear equipment items, unlike normal skeletons. What would happen if

support me properly

enemy for a while. There was no definite limit on the random damage of the silver thread. The level 1 Overgeared Skeletons wielding the

of 1,000 times. In

“Kukuk...”

Evolution. It was to increase his stats. He wanted either the intelligence or agility stat. Agility needed to be increased to match the ratio of strength and intelligence allowed Grid to learn more magic from

means my

be strength. His strength was

gaining the desired stat is

being unlucky. Grid believed in the concept of

Chiiiik!

“Um.”

stinging feeling. Grid frowned, but didn’t lose his smile. Agility, stamina,

the three

of Evolution has been

risen by

“...Shit.”

was a 75% chance of getting his desired stats and

is it

was certain that the devil had made

“Ah... Is this irreversible?”

of health. But Grid knew that he would be stronger if he adjusted his strength and agility to a ratio

be much better if

intelligence? It was sad. Grid became restless and closed his eyes. Then he looked at the information of the mark

[Mark of Evolution]

Status: Strength.

200 strength is added.

try changing the

one of your

“...”

was a truly fearsome penalty. This was half the value of an elixir, a number that could be gained by eating at least five

‘Why?’

his back. Should he be satisfied with the increase in attack strength, despite the inefficiency? Or should he lost five stat points for a more

be good apart from

stats. There was strength, stamina, intelligence, agility, persistence, composure, indomitable, dignity, insight, courage, charm demonic power, good luck, etc. It was a variety of stats that other people couldn’t dream of. It

if I lose the points from composure or

very useful stat for Grid, who was immune to status conditions. In addition, Grid was frightened

gain agility or intelligence in exchange for sacrificing one of these

“Change mark.”

the mark can

Pahat!

air again. Perhaps if Grid was a person who cared about appearance, he would’ve attached it to his

of increasing intelligence if I

thought up this logic and placed the mark in the center

Evolution is

luck

has risen

“XX.”

again. He pulled the mark off his forehead and slapped it onto his chest. It