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

“...”

silver thread, at least 2,500 dexterity was needed to handle five or less silver threads. That’s right. In

"Sigh, giving me this...”

they would be jumping with joy. In the first place, Grid was the only 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 Grid who

I think I can use

of the Overgeared Skeletons. Skeletons that could wear equipment items,

me properly

use of the silver thread was endless. It would be a great help for Grid if the Overgeared Skeletons could use the silver thread to tie up the feet of the enemy for a while. There was no definite limit on the random damage of the

100 and this could appear 999 out of 1,000 times. In any case, his expectations for the Overgeared Skeletons

“Kukuk...”

out the Mark of 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

health and defense means my survival ability

be strength. His strength was

probability of gaining the desired stat

Grid believed in the concept of probability as he

Chiiiik!

“Um.”

was a stinging feeling. Grid frowned, but didn’t lose his smile.

the three stats will go

of Evolution has been

risen

“...Shit.”

There was a 75% chance of getting his desired stats and a 25% chance of getting unwanted stats, then what

it the

that the devil

“Ah... Is this irreversible?”

also gave a small amount of health. But Grid knew that he would be stronger if he adjusted his strength and agility to a ratio of 1:1. He didn’t want

be much better

Grid became restless and closed his eyes. Then he looked

[Mark of Evolution]

Status: Strength.

200 strength is added.

try

will cause one of your stats to permanently drop by

“...”

half the value of an elixir, a number that could be gained by eating at least five of Idan’s dishes.

‘Why?’

the inefficiency? Or should he lost five stat points for a more dramatic increase

would be good apart

courage, charm demonic power, good luck, etc. It was a variety of stats that other people couldn’t dream of. It would be profitable if he could get 200 stats he wanted in exchange for

hit if I lose the points

recovery speed from it. Basically, it wasn’t a very useful stat for Grid,

prayed earnestly. He hoped to gain agility or intelligence in exchange for sacrificing one of these

“Change mark.”

of the mark

Pahat!

person who cared about appearance, he would’ve attached

increasing intelligence if I stick

the mark in the center of his forehead.

Evolution

good luck

risen

“XX.”

luck stats that he cherished the most and his strength stat rose again? Grid lost his reason and immediately rearranged the mark again. He pulled the mark off his forehead and slapped it onto his chest. It was just below the collarbone. The dark sun mark seen through the wide collar