Overgeared

In Year 20XX, the number of player accounts created in Satisfy was over two billion. It was a huge number that was almost one-fifth of the world’s population. There was a reason why the world’s economy revolved around Satisfy.

Of course, the vast majority of those two billion users were light users, and there were many dormant accounts. But even considering that, it was hard for people to understand why a mere 50,000 users migrated to the Overgeared Kingdom.

『 It’s the first kingdom created by a player and has triggered many hot topics. But why are there so few players moving there? I think it should be normal for the population to grow rapidly. 』

『 There are two major reasons. First, immigration isn’t easy. People are the driving force of a nation and the other kingdoms on the continent don’t want their population to shrink. A person who wants to migrate is required to pay a large amount of taxes or complete a specific quest. In particular, the kingdoms are more sensitive because it’s the Overgeared Kingdom. There’s only one kingdom among the 15 kingdoms that are favorable to Overgeared. 』

『 The empire? Is the empire also preventing players from moving to Overgeared? 』

『 The empire doesn’t have to do that. The empire is the best nation on the continent. Who could be willing to leave it for Overgeared? It’s much better to be in the empire than the Overgeared Kingdom. 』

『 There’s a second reason for why the number of immigrants is small. The Overgeared Kingdom is new and hasn’t been proven yet. It has shown tremendous resources, including the support of the Rebecca Church and the Siren Kingdom, but it’s a small kingdom without any distinct advantages. There’s no reason to move to the Overgeared Kingdom, even though the players are suffering losses in their respective kingdoms. .』

***

"It’s slower than I thought.”

Grid’s face wasn’t good as he looked at the current status of the population. The flow of players due to the quests had slowed. It was because the soldiers able to support a quest were limited and the difficulty of the quests returned to normal.

"I need a way to make people relocate to Overgeared despite the immediate risks... What is it?”

Grid thought about it alone. He didn’t think there would be a point going to Lauel, who was already worrying over this problem.

'Let’s think of a method that only I can come up with.’

Grid’s worries lasted for several days. Grid sought ways to increase the number of people moving to the kingdom while doing his job, spending time with his family and even brushing Noe’s fur.

The result?

‘What if I made items for quest rewards?’

Grid approached the problem from the perspective of a blacksmith, not a legendary blacksmith.

'Of course, the items can’t have too high a value. I also can’t drop the rarity of my items. In addition, I need to prevent players from leaving after getting the items... Should it be set items?’

For example, the mass production Grid set.

'Whenever a player clears two or three quests, they’re rewarded with an item from the mass produced Grid set.’

The mass produced Grid set were divided into six parts: weapons, secondary weapons, armor, gauntlets, helmets, and boots. When two or more set items were worn, a set effect would be applied. If players were given Grid’s set as a reward, it was obvious that the players’ desire to collect would be stimulated.

‘Players won’t be able to leave the Overgeared Kingdom until they have all six set items...’

From the Overgeared Kingdom’s point of view, the players would complete all types of quests and develop the power of the kingdom in the process.

‘By the time they collect all of the Grid set, the Overgeared Kingdom will be well developed.’

would appeal to the players. There was no reason for players to leave

‘Good.’

Grid should summon Lauel to him, but he didn’t want to interrupt Lauel when he was so

***

“It’s a great idea.”

the kingdom. If a player had a long-term goal, their passion and concentration would be

that the developed Overgeared Kingdom will bring

Grid’s plan. But then he

produce thousands and tens

“...”

technique, but resources

“Uh... Ummm...”

and he didn’t have enough

I was

lamented his ignorance and sighed, while Lauel smiled

need to blame yourself. Don’t be ashamed for working hard

you for the words. But

it will be a great help to the development of the

"How?”

other blacksmiths make

“Ah.”

this? Until now, Grid had made Khan focus on nurturing blacksmiths. Currently, the 1,000 blacksmiths in Reidan were all passed onto Khan and Grid only occasionally improved their skills. Grid hadn’t thought about passing

thought for a

advanced blacksmiths can learn how to make

advanced blacksmiths are

10 people before the founding ceremony. Then there should

talented. It was because Grid had individually selected the talented people using the Great Lord's Sword. During the past few years, the blacksmiths had trained

have the 13 advanced blacksmiths present in Reinhardt as well as Khan and the advanced blacksmiths of Reidan start production

a premise

have enough capital to mass produce the

will

development of the black iron mine,

“Four years...”

army twice. When would that day come? Lauel laughed

kingdom. We will slowly and steadily develop. Think positively. In four years, the number of advanced blacksmiths

isn’t as easy as giving rice to a dog. I shouldn’t be so

convinced when a soldier entered the office and

“Minor has returned.”

“Minor?”

had forgotten about Minor since he had

thought he ran

a unique talent for discovering new minerals. Grid once had great expectations for him. Minor had the unprecedented position of ‘minerals detector’ and it was believed he would be a great help to Grid. But was it that easy

surely he didn’t come holding a

while Lauel

“A woman?”