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

“...”

thread, at least 2,500 dexterity was needed to handle five or less silver threads. That’s right. In other words, Arube’s Ring was an item

"Sigh, giving me this...”

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

I think I

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

me properly in

up the feet of the enemy for a while. There was no definite limit on the random damage of the silver thread. The

was only 100 and this could appear 999 out of

“Kukuk...”

to

and defense means my survival

strength. His strength was already

gaining the desired

being unlucky. Grid believed in the concept of probability as he placed the back sun

Chiiiik!

“Um.”

but didn’t

three stats will

Evolution

has risen

“...Shit.”

face of the frustrated Grid. No, dammit. There was a 75% chance of getting his desired stats and a 25% chance of getting unwanted stats,

it the

certain that the devil

“Ah... Is this irreversible?”

small amount of health. But Grid knew that he would be stronger if he adjusted his strength

much

eyes. Then he looked at the information of the mark on the back of his

[Mark of Evolution]

Status: Strength.

200 strength is added.

try changing the

cause one of your stats to

“...”

5 points. It 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?’

in attack strength, despite the inefficiency? Or should he lost five stat points

good apart from strength. It’s worth

There was strength, stamina, intelligence, agility, persistence, composure, indomitable, dignity, insight, courage, charm demonic power, good luck, etc. It was a variety of stats

particular, it will be a great hit if I lose the

of entering an abnormal state and the recovery speed from it. Basically, it wasn’t a very useful stat for Grid, who was immune to status conditions. In addition, Grid was frightened about what would happen when demonic power became too

to gain agility or intelligence in exchange

“Change mark.”

location of the

Pahat!

was a person who cared

of increasing intelligence if I stick

mark in the center of his forehead. At

Mark of Evolution is

luck stats have

risen by

“XX.”

pulled the mark off his forehead and slapped it onto his chest. It was just below