Overgeared

“It’s unusual.”

The Lava Prison wasn’t built by human hands; the dormant volcano had instead been slightly modified into a natural prison. The black and towering mountains gave Grid a feeling of overwhelming awe.

"I’m scared because the mountain is sharp and pointed.”

"Based on the lava flowing all around, it’s a dormant volcano, right...? Will it suddenly explode?”

Idan and Yang Fei hesitated, lacking the courage to enter the Lava Prison. Of course, Grid had no intention of having them join him in the first place.

"It’s enough to know where the Lava Prison is; both of you return to our accommodations and wait.”

“I’ll make delicious food.”

"And I’ll prepare a warm bath and tea. Please come back safe and sound.”

“Um.”

Grid remained alone and confirmed the time: there were less than two hours left until Han Seokbong’s execution.

‘The information-gathering took too long.’

He only managed it with Yang Fei’s help. If it hadn’t been for Yang Fei, Grid still wouldn’t have known the whereabouts of Han Seokbong and his daughter.

‘Then I would’ve had to meet the Cho King... A bloody wind is blowing.’

The hidden quest that Grid was performing had two options: Either rescue the Han Seokbong father and daughter from prison or meet the Cho King. Based on common sense, it was likely that a fight would break out if he faced the Cho King, who had imprisoned and lined up both the father and daughter for execution. Grid was very reluctant for this to happen, as his ultimate goal in returning to the East Continent was to secure allies for his kingdom.

‘I have to leave room for diplomatic relations with the Cho Kingdom. I can’t become hostile to the Cho King.’

He needed to rescue the Han Seokbong father and daughter as discreetly as possible! Grid made his decision and equipped both the Slaughterer’s Eye Patch and mask. The moment he entered the Lava Prison.

[You are the first player to find the Lava Prison dungeon!]

[The amount of experience gained from Lava Prison will increase for the next week!]

[When hunting boss monsters, the probability of gaining unique or higher rated items will increase significantly!]

"Eh?”

The Lava Prison was actually classified as a dungeon?

‘Did I come to the wrong place?’

Grid acted calmly despite his confusion. He looked at the structure of the prison in front of him and prepared for the unknown danger.

Rattle. Rattle.

He could hear the sound of chains on the floor. Grid looked around and was startled at the sight before him. The name ‘Lava Prison Guard’ was on top of the jiangshi. The jiangshi, with pale skin, dragged chains that bound both of its hands across the ground.

‘The guards are monsters?’

He didn’t know why, but it was a good thing.

‘I would’ve felt guilty if I were hurting innocent soldiers, but there’s no reason for mercy if I’m facing monsters. Let’s break through this quickly and find Han Seokbong and Sua.’

summoned four golden hands. God Hands. They

“Sweep through them.”

that Grid finished

Pepeng!

Pepepepeng!

flew off and started beating the jiangshi

‘What?’

he was about to take action. The jiangshi beaten by Mjolnir were ‘immune’ to the stiffness state? They didn’t

why they are used to

A glittering glow filled the darkness that

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the heat of the Lava Prison. A person would sweat even when sitting down, have symptoms of dehydration and even burn to death. Just being trapped in the Lava

monsters. It was virtually impossible for common soldiers to work in the Lava Prison. Therefore, the jiangshis created were

time has come. Let’s

“Um...”

by drinking the water the Cho King provided him. However, he continued to sweat and his

Stagger.

was about to collapse and supported his body with the bars. A cold chill filled Han Seokbong the moment

'Blood jiangshi...’

virgin mixed with strong poison. They were much physically stronger than ordinary jiangshi and also talked like

Trudge trudge.

the face of his incoming death. He was afraid. He wasn’t afraid of the pain

I don’t need to worry. My daughter is strong. Even if she’s left alone, she’ll be able to live without losing courage. His Majesty also assured

started to control his heart. He humbly accepted his upcoming death. In front of him, the nobleman Sam Dasoo

"Isn’t this funny?’

“Sam Dasoo...”

the corrupt nobles and had always opposed Han

will only have you... I am worried

Seokbong mourned while Sam

worthless. Why is someone who will soon be

you come here to mock

but this ill-fated relationship will end. Our relationship might be ill-fated, but I will try to speak

need any comforting

as it is

daughter’s name

seemed to find this reaction funny as he let out a loud laugh. Then

her beautiful until I get tired

“...!”

Sam Dasoo was aiming for Sua was like a bolt out of the

this. I begged His

what if she wants

“What...?”

ordered some Hwanryongcho to be mixed

"H-Hwanryongcho?”

caused hallucinations. The biggest problem

Sua. ‘Believe in Sam Dasoo for the rest of your life. Sam Dasoo will protect you.’ This is the last will

“You! Wicked person!!”

He hated this devil in front of him and cursed with all his heart. But it was useless. Han Seokbong would be executed shortly afterwards. He was bound by

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Lava Prison’s second floor.

“Father...”