Overgeared

“Han Seok... What?”

The guards dragging Han Seokbong stopped in place when they saw Grid.

Puhahahak!

Then a boss monster emerged from the ground and blocked the way.

[The leader of the Lava Prison has emerged.]

‘What?’

Grid was confused at the sight of the slim, pale jianghsi boss-figure. In Satisfy, the appearance of a boss was enough for the surroundings to erupt with powerful pressure. Even a low-level boss would induce a status abnormality when it appeared.

However, the leader of the Lava Prison didn’t cause any abnormal conditions. It wasn’t like a normal monster, which made Grid feel uneasy. Grid felt an overwhelming presence from the boss.

‘The fact that it doesn’t cause any abnormal conditions means that...’

Didn’t it suggest that the basic specs of the lead guard were excellent? Considering that the physical abilities of the previous jiangshi were outstanding, it was highly likely that the boss jiangshi was at the peak of its physical abilities.

‘I have a headache.’

Ordinary guards didn’t boast tremendous physical abilities. He had lost his sword when dealing with three jiangshis at the same time. If the ability of the boss jiangshi was three times that of the ordinary jiangshi, it would be difficult for Grid to deal with it. The battle would become difficult if he couldn’t defend against an attack with his sword.

'No, am I jumping too far ahead?’

Grid shook his head and smiled awkwardly. Then Sua’s voice was heard.

"B-Black-horse jiangshi...!”

“...?”

Why was she so surprised by its form? Grid’s anxiety grew as he watched the chief guard kick at Sua. This was no normal kick—it was reminiscent of the 1st-ranked martial artist Regas. No, it was several times faster and sharper than Regas’s kick.

Kuwaaang!

It was enough to cause goosebumps. Sua barely escaped from the lead jailer’s kick using Quick Movements. It was a perfect use of the Ideal Dagger borrowed from Grid.

“This kick?”

Grid was relieved to see that Sua was safe and felt doubts. The previous jiangshis had only swung their arms. They didn’t use their legs to attack. Therefore, Grid had thought of the jiangshis as having a restriction in their lower body. But the boss that showed up broke that recognition.

Sua explained to Grid.

"There are five types of jiangshis.”

First, the iron jiangshi. The most common type: they used powerful techniques based on their strong bodies, as if they were wearing armor. However, their movements were somewhat dull because they can’t bend their knees.

Second, the poison jiangshi. Their physical abilities were similar to the iron jiangshi, but the risk in facing them was much higher because they emitted poison from their wounds. Mass-killing was easy for them.

Third, the blood jiangshi.

Not made from the same materials as the steel and poison jiangshi, they have virgin’s blood mixed in with all types of drugs, making them three times faster and stronger than the iron jiangshi. They have low intelligence and could execute commands, unlike the other jiangshis.

If a kingdom could produce a large number of blood jiangshis, it was expected that their army would be invincible. However, their movements were dull like the iron jiangshi.

Next, there were the black-horse jiangshi and the flying-horse jiangshi, both encompassing a completely different realm of creation. The black-horse jiangshi was evaluated as a ‘superior’ type. Its physical abilities were 10 times better than that of the blood jiangshi and there were no physical inconveniences. They could even use skills.

The next type, the flying-horse jiangshi, was evaluated as a ‘living superior’ type made of rare elixirs and virgin blood. It was rumored that they were so strong that a single flying-horse jiangshi could even break down an army. However, their existence was almost like a rumor without any proof or confirmation.

In other words.

the peak of

“...Wow.”

help exclaiming at Sua’s explanation. A jiangshi with 10 times the physical strength of the blood jiangshi? He expected

chance with a

Don’t care about me and look after my daughter

Seokbong shouted from far away as he was dragged to the execution place by the guards. Despite knowing how great Grid was, he knew that Grid couldn’t deal with the black-horse jiangshi.

Sua looked resigned.

time. Grid, run

stood in front of the

sorry. I can’t save you with my strength. Don’t be lonely because I will follow

her only desire was that Grid would be safe. She felt an infinite gratitude that he

“Run away!”

any harm. She returned the Ideal Dagger, her only weapon, to Grid. Then she faced the black-horse

Kiyaaaaaah!

ridiculous. She wouldn’t be able to avoid

‘No way!’

the East Continent to secure people. He wanted to make friends with the

protect you and make Pangea a territory

pledged as he summoned the God Hands

very weak compared to the original’s

the main material of Lifael’s Spear. It was doubtful if the spear could deal a fatal wound to the black-horse jiangshi. It would just be a waste of the Item Transformation

God Hands just need to focus on defense in

Pa pa pa pat!

the God Hands flew to Sua to protect her. They were kicked by the black-horse jiangshi instead of

Jjejeong!

Jjeejeeeong!

strength of the pavranium was its endless durability. They weren’t destroyed despite being hit by the powerful attacks of the black-horse jiangshi. However, the defense function couldn’t be maintained for a long time because they stiffened for a few seconds every time they were attacked. But it was

“Noe!”

beast of hell

to save him for an emergency. If a stalemate occurred like now, Grid needed Noe’s

“Nyang! I’ll eat well!”

wide in order to devour the black-horse jiangshi in one bite. But

"Eh?”

“Nyong?”

it? The confused Grid and Noe

Peeok!

“Kiyang!”

by the jiangshi. The tongue poked out as he collapsed, making

"S-Sacred creature...!”

the armoured needles attack, Sua had mistaken Noe as a sacred creature. She was nervous after seeing Noe being

“Grid, please run away!”

a sacred creature couldn’t handle. Grid couldn’t deal with this monster, no matter how strong he was. He had to run away and protect his own life. Sua longed for it but Grid didn’t respond to her wish. He went forward and

mistaken about something. I didn’t come here accidentally. I came here to save you and your father.

“...Why?”

Grid was the benefactor who did them a great favor. There was no justification for him to sacrifice

“Ah...”

eyes when she suddenly exclaimed. She was amazed by the beauty of the new sword that Grid pulled out. Iyarugt. The ‘Coolness’ option made the translucent red sword look even more beautiful. A brilliant red glow started

The precursor to the arrival

“Summon Iyarugt.”

[Summoning Sword Demon Iyarugt!]

Kurururung!

Iyarugt let out a roar that was like thunder. A blood red light scattered all over the place

“Ah...!”