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.’

God Hands. They are all

“Sweep through them.”

moment that

Pepeng!

Pepepepeng!

off and started beating the

‘What?’

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

they are

the darkness that dominated the prison.

***

Lava Prison was 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

was why the Lava Prison guards weren’t soldiers, but monsters. It was virtually impossible for common soldiers to work in the Lava Prison. Therefore, the jiangshis created

has come.

“Um...”

painfully raised his body. He was able to not be dehydrated by drinking the water the Cho King provided him. However, he continued

Stagger.

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

'Blood jiangshi...’

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 at the level

Trudge trudge.

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

left alone, she’ll be

control his heart. He humbly accepted his upcoming death. In front of him,

"Isn’t this funny?’

“Sam Dasoo...”

of the corrupt nobles and had always opposed

Majesty will only have you... I am worried about the

while

Why is someone who will soon be dead

you come here to

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

don’t need any

listen, as it is about your

say my daughter’s name

intent the moment Sua’s name was heard. Sam Dasoo seemed to find this reaction funny as he let

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

“...!”

shook. The news that Sam Dasoo was aiming for Sua was like a bolt out

this. I begged His Majesty to protect Sua and

what if she wants

“What...?”

have ordered some Hwanryongcho to be mixed in with her breakfast this

"H-Hwanryongcho?”

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

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

“You! Wicked person!!”

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

***

Lava Prison’s second floor.

“Father...”