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.’

golden hands. God Hands. They are all armed with

“Sweep through them.”

that Grid finished

Pepeng!

Pepepepeng!

flew off and started beating the jiangshi with

‘What?’

by Mjolnir were ‘immune’ to the stiffness state?

are used to safeguard national

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

***

Prison. A person would sweat even when sitting down, have symptoms of dehydration

monsters. It was virtually impossible for common soldiers to work in the Lava Prison.

has come.

“Um...”

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

Stagger.

his body with the bars. A cold chill filled Han Seokbong the

'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 of the person who made

Trudge trudge.

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

need to worry. My daughter is strong. Even if she’s left alone, she’ll be able to live without losing courage. His Majesty

Seokbong started to control his heart. He humbly accepted his upcoming death. In front

"Isn’t this funny?’

“Sam Dasoo...”

the corrupt nobles and had always opposed Han Seokbong’s integrity. Han Seokbong couldn’t acknowledge Sam Dasoo

only have you... I am worried about the

Seokbong mourned while

worthless. Why is someone who will

you come here to mock

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

any comforting from

as it is about your daughter

daughter’s name with

find this reaction funny as he let out a loud laugh. Then he whispered in

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

“...!”

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

this. I begged His Majesty

if she wants

“What...?”

to be mixed in with

"H-Hwanryongcho?”

drug that caused hallucinations. The biggest problem was that the

to be you and whisper to Sua. ‘Believe in Sam Dasoo for the rest of your life. Sam Dasoo will protect you.’ This is the last will and testament of her father.

“You! Wicked person!!”

executed shortly afterwards. He was bound by the blood jiangshi and couldn’t do any harm to Sam Dasoo. Sam Dasoo

***

Lava Prison’s second floor.

“Father...”