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

“...”

five or less silver threads. That’s right. In other words, Arube’s

"Sigh, giving me this...”

an ordinary player got Arube’s Ring? By now, 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

wait. I think I can use

the Overgeared Skeletons. Skeletons that could wear equipment items, unlike normal skeletons.

support me properly

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

could appear 999 out of 1,000 times.

“Kukuk...”

Evolution. It was to increase his stats. He wanted either

increase in health and defense means my survival ability will increase greatly. The usage

couldn’t be strength. His strength

gaining the desired stat is

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

Chiiiik!

“Um.”

was a stinging feeling. Grid frowned, but

of the three

Evolution has

risen

“...Shit.”

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

is it the

devil had made the idea of

“Ah... Is this irreversible?”

stat for physical damage dealers. Not only did it increase physical attack power, it 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.

much better

blacksmith in the world who wanted to raise intelligence? It was sad. Grid became restless and closed his eyes. Then he looked at the information of the mark on the back of his hand. It was to check if

[Mark of Evolution]

Status: Strength.

200 strength is added.

can try

cause one of your stats to permanently drop by

“...”

of his stats would drop by 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 of Idan’s

‘Why?’

increase in attack strength, despite the inefficiency? Or should he lost five stat points for a more dramatic increase in attack power? His

apart from strength. It’s worth

charm demonic power, good luck, etc. It was a variety of stats that other people couldn’t dream

will be a great hit if I lose the points from composure or

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

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

“Change mark.”

location of the mark

Pahat!

again. Perhaps if Grid was a person who cared about appearance, he would’ve

increasing intelligence

the mark in the center of his

Mark of Evolution is

good luck stats have

risen

“XX.”

Grid lost his reason and immediately rearranged the mark again. He pulled the mark off