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.

jiangshi is the peak of the

“...Wow.”

Sua’s explanation. A jiangshi with 10 times the physical strength of the blood jiangshi? He expected it to be difficult if it was three times

a chance

me and look after

great Grid was, he knew that Grid couldn’t deal with the black-horse jiangshi. He gave up his life completely and only hoped for Sua and

Sua looked resigned.

Grid, run away during

front of the black-horse jiangshi and bit

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

jiangshi had emerged, her only desire was that Grid would be safe. She felt an infinite gratitude that he came

“Run away!”

She returned the Ideal Dagger,

Kiyaaaaaah!

laughed at Sua like she was ridiculous. She wouldn’t be able to avoid it with her ability. Buying

‘No way!’

He wanted to make friends with the Han Seokbong father and daughter who had been abandoned by the Cho Kingdom no

will surely protect you and

the God Hands without transforming it to

transformed Lifael’s Spear is very weak compared

material of Lifael’s Spear. It was doubtful if the spear could

just need to focus on defense in this

Pa pa pa pat!

Hands flew to Sua to protect her. They were kicked by the black-horse

Jjejeong!

Jjeejeeeong!

attacks of the black-horse jiangshi. However, the defense function couldn’t be maintained for a long time because they stiffened for

“Noe!”

demonic beast of

for an emergency. If a stalemate occurred like now, Grid needed Noe’s strength and stamina to be

“Nyang! I’ll eat well!”

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

"Eh?”

“Nyong?”

couldn’t eat it? The confused Grid and

Peeok!

“Kiyang!”

jiangshi. The tongue poked out

"S-Sacred creature...!”

had mistaken Noe as a sacred creature. She was nervous after seeing Noe

“Grid, please run away!”

Grid couldn’t deal with this monster, no matter how strong he was. He had to run away and protect his

come here accidentally. I came here to save

“...Why?”

benefactor who did them a great favor. There was no

“Ah...”

eyes when she suddenly exclaimed. She was amazed by the beauty of the new sword that Grid pulled out. Iyarugt.

was the precursor. The precursor to the

“Summon Iyarugt.”

[Summoning Sword Demon Iyarugt!]

Kurururung!

that Grid used the skill, Iyarugt let out a roar that was like thunder. A blood red light scattered all over the place as the sword moved from

“Ah...!”