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

Pepeng!

Pepepepeng!

Hands flew off and started

‘What?’

flinched as he was about to take action. The jiangshi beaten by Mjolnir were ‘immune’ to the stiffness state? They didn’t even receive physical damage. The

they are used to safeguard

filled the darkness that dominated the prison. It was

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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 trapped in the Lava Prison was a terrible

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

has

“Um...”

able to not be dehydrated by drinking the water the Cho King provided

Stagger.

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

'Blood jiangshi...’

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.

blood jiangshi. He couldn’t remain calm in the face of his incoming death. He

if she’s left alone, she’ll be able to live without losing courage. His

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

"Isn’t this funny?’

“Sam Dasoo...”

furious. Sam Dasoo was a representative of the corrupt nobles and had always

His Majesty will only have you... I am worried about the future of

mourned while Sam

is someone who will

you come here to

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

any comforting from

listen, as it is about your

name

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

rest of her life. I’ll keep her beautiful until I get tired of her. So don’t

“...!”

was aiming for Sua was like a bolt out of the blue. He

this. I begged His Majesty to protect Sua and he

what if she

“What...?”

Hwanryongcho to be mixed in

"H-Hwanryongcho?”

biggest problem was that the person

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

“You! Wicked person!!”

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

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Lava Prison’s second floor.

“Father...”