Overgeared

Of course, the majority of unofficial rankers were anonymous. In the wide world of Satisfy, there were people who intentionally concealed their existences and weren’t known to the public. Yes, Ares was no exception. He might be recognized by the Overgeared members, but he was unknown to ordinary players.

The Belto Kingdom. The size of the economy and the actual land made it the smallest kingdom on the far east of the West Continent. There were no clear advantages to staying here, so the Ares Army’s secrecy was guaranteed. However.

"The Overgeared Kingdom has proposed an alliance. They will help us take control of the Belto Kingdom and strengthen our power against the empire.”

“...?”

The Overgeared Guild was aware of their army? They even knew that Ares was aiming for the Belto Kingdom? The staff members called by Ares were surprised. But it only a portion of them. The majority of people were numb.

“It’s no wonder that the Overgeared Guild knows about us.”

“There’s a rumor that there’s a special relationship between Grid and Kraugel. Kraugel leaked our information to the Overgeared Guild.”

“You shouldn’t accept the Overgeared Guild’s alliance offer. They’re using an excuse to stop us from hunting Kraugel.”

"Does the Overgeared Guild even know that we are hunting Kraugel? Surely Kraugel wouldn’t run to Grid for help? I can’t imagine it.”

"I have the same idea. The Overgeared Guild’s alliance offer is irrelevant to Kraugel. The Overgeared Guild wants something else.”

"We have to determine their real intention before deciding if we should accept the alliance offer or not. We should be in an advantageous position.”

Ares stayed silent while his chief staff members talked. Making his subordinates feel free to express their opinions without worrying about their positions, this was the best way for making an ideal choice on comprehensive issues. It was one of Ares’ biggest strengths.

"Do you know that the Red Knights returned to the empire after winning the war against the Belto Kingdom and stabilizing the rear?”

“...”

Scott, one of Ares’ closest aides, opened his mouth and the crowd fell silent. Everyone’s attention was focused on what Scott was saying.

“It’s very likely that the empire’s gaze is flowing back to the Overgeared Kingdom. The Overgeared Kingdom is under pressure from the empire. They offered us an alliance in order to save themselves.”

“Then the Overgeared Kingdom offered us an alliance because...”

"Do they mean to help us cause a disturbance in the rear of the empire and grow during that gap?”

"It’s the most natural reason.”

“Um.”

The silent Ares finally nodded. It was a gesture that showed he agreed with Scott.

"The Overgeared Guild proposed an alliance with the intention of ‘helping’ us, but it’s actually the Overgeared Guild that needs help.”

The Belto Kingdom was defeated in the war and had already dropped from the empire’s interest. Ares wasn’t in a hurry. He used his duke’s position in the Belto Kingdom to steadily build up his forces. He would look for a chance to overthrow the royal family and seize the Belto Kingdom.

I don’t need the Overgeared Guild’s

would be much faster to swallow up the Belto Kingdom if he had the Overgeared Guid’s help. But Ares’ ultimate targets included the Overgeared Guild. Helping the Overgeared Guild would just end

will reject

Ares made this

“Ares! Ares!”

room. He said that the meeting was boring and went hunting. Now everyone was curious about why

“What's going on?"

instead of

royal army is

“What?”

because he showed great loyalty. On the surface, Ares was the loyalist person in the

all of a sudden? There was an uproar in the meeting room due to the unexpected situation. In the midst

‘It’s clearly Lauel’s ploy.’

with Grid’s power and Lauel’s brains. Lauel’s intelligence was acknowledged by the whole world, and it was the same with Ares and

drove a wedge between us

know. It’s to force the

was

accept

Ares and Scott. In particular, Luck’s face was extremely red. He was the one who competed

and taking control of the Belto Kingdom, shall we go straight to the Overgeared

soothed the

can’t beat the royal family with our current

but the level of their army was enormous. It was all Ares’ merits. In the meantime, the Ares Army had fostered a militia and systematic military organization in order to gain the trust of the Belto royal family. It was also a means of building up strength against the empire. Now the

Overgeared

started to

front of us rather than the enemy of

“...”

this. But he was unwilling. His pride was hurt at moving in accordance with the intentions

back today’s disgrace. The chance will come if you take control of the Belto Kingdom

“...It can’t be helped.”

In the first place, he wasn’t someone who would make

will accept the

***

royal army that entered the Ares Duchy was divided into eight branches. The dust rising like a storm and the sharp screams

an answer

an impatient whisper. It was regrettable watching the NPC residents die without being able to do anything. Lauel replied

to accept our offer. You don’t have to

-That’s the problem.

designed the situation so that the royal army attacked the Ares Duchy. Ares was pushed to the brink and had to accept the alliance. Grid

we trust this

place, we can never be friends with Ares. Their ambition is far too big and can’t