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.’

hands. God Hands. They

“Sweep through them.”

that Grid finished

Pepeng!

Pepepepeng!

God Hands flew off and started beating

‘What?’

flinched as he was about to take action. The jiangshi beaten by Mjolnir were ‘immune’ to the stiffness state?

they are used

A glittering glow filled the darkness that dominated the prison. It was the +9

***

notorious was the hot heat. An ordinary person couldn’t stand 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

It was virtually impossible for common soldiers

has come.

“Um...”

was able to not be dehydrated by drinking the water the Cho

Stagger.

supported his body with the bars. A cold chill filled Han Seokbong the moment he touched the

'Blood jiangshi...’

jiangshi were produced using the blood of a virgin mixed with strong poison. They were much physically stronger than ordinary jiangshi and also talked like people. Of course, their ego was only

Trudge trudge.

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

left alone, she’ll be able to

their child. Han Seokbong started to control his heart. He humbly accepted his

"Isn’t this funny?’

“Sam Dasoo...”

and furious. Sam Dasoo was a representative of the corrupt nobles and had always opposed Han Seokbong’s integrity. Han Seokbong couldn’t acknowledge Sam Dasoo as

only have you... I am worried about the future

mourned while

worthless. Why is someone who will soon be dead

you come here to mock

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

any

as it is

my daughter’s name with your dirty

Seokbong released killing intent the moment Sua’s name was heard. Sam Dasoo seemed to find this reaction funny as he let out a loud laugh. Then

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

“...!”

shook. The news that Sam Dasoo was aiming for Sua

I begged His Majesty to protect Sua

if she wants

“What...?”

some Hwanryongcho to be mixed

"H-Hwanryongcho?”

drug that caused hallucinations. The biggest problem was that the person lost resistance to any

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

“You! Wicked person!!”

of him and cursed with all his heart. But it 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

***

Lava Prison’s second floor.

“Father...”