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.’

four golden hands. God Hands. They are all armed

“Sweep through them.”

moment that

Pepeng!

Pepepepeng!

and

‘What?’

were ‘immune’ to the stiffness state? They didn’t even receive physical damage. The jiangshi were

this why they are used to safeguard

a blue greatsword that resembled a shark. A glittering glow filled the darkness that dominated the prison. It was the +9 Failure that became more

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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 Prison was a

common soldiers to work in the Lava Prison. Therefore, the jiangshis created were deployed as prison

has

“Um...”

able to not be dehydrated by drinking the water the Cho King provided him. However, he continued to sweat and his stamina consumption was too

Stagger.

was about to collapse and supported his body with the bars. A

'Blood jiangshi...’

were much physically stronger than ordinary jiangshi and also talked like

Trudge trudge.

of his incoming death. He was afraid. He wasn’t afraid of the pain that he would suffer. He was worried

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 me

was a parent’s duty to believe in their child. Han Seokbong started to control his heart. He humbly accepted his upcoming

"Isn’t this funny?’

“Sam Dasoo...”

a representative of the corrupt nobles and had always opposed Han Seokbong’s integrity. Han

you... I am

Seokbong mourned while Sam

worthless. Why is someone who will

here to mock

will end. Our relationship might be ill-fated, but I will try to speak some comforting words before you face

need any

is about your daughter

say my daughter’s name

to find this reaction funny as he let out a loud

take good care of Sua for the rest of her life. I’ll keep her beautiful until I get tired

“...!”

Sua was like a bolt out of the blue. He tried

this. I begged His Majesty to protect Sua and he

what if she

“What...?”

be mixed in with her breakfast this

"H-Hwanryongcho?”

drug that caused hallucinations. The biggest problem was that

for the rest of your life. Sam Dasoo will protect you.’ This is the last will and testament

“You! Wicked person!!”

was useless. Han Seokbong would be executed shortly afterwards. He was bound by the blood jiangshi and couldn’t do any harm to Sam Dasoo. Sam Dasoo just laughed evilly at Han

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Lava Prison’s second floor.

“Father...”