Overgeared

The US team’s waiting room.

Panmir was sitting next to Lauel and chattering away. He looked like a young child placed in front of a birthday cake. He was excited about the new life he would live as an Overgeared member after finishing the National Competition.

"Is there a blacksmith craftsman in the Overgeared Kingdom?”

“Yes. There are a total of five.”

The blacksmiths who came from Pangea on the East Continent and Khan. All of them were taught by Grid and became craftsmen through enlightenment. In particular, Khan’s craftsmanship level was high. Lauel dared to boast that Khan was in the top 10 of the continent.

“Blacksmith Khan...? I've heard that name before. I remember that he was praised as the best blacksmith 20 years ago, until he retired after losing his son.”

"Yes, that's right."

"Huhu, he didn’t actually retire, but followed Grid. Khan reached the craftsman rank thanks to Grid. It’s no different from Grid being his benefactor."

Grid had nurtured talent from a long time ago. It was truly amazing. Lauel spoke meaningfully towards Panmir, who admired this new fact. "Benefactor... But Khan might be King Grid’s benefactor.”

“Hmm?”

"Haha, it’s nothing.”

In terms of Khan’s superior blacksmithing skills, it was mostly from an NPC point of view. In fact, he was Grid’s first friend, teacher, student, and also a family member. Who would understand?

Grid was on the monitors. Lauel watched him standing in the center of the world with unwavering eyes and showed a gentle smile.

***

“...”

“...”

A castle enveloped in the darkness of night. The Lion’s Castle, the stage of PvP every year was very large. There were four spires, seven floors, and corridors with hundreds of rooms. But in the end, it became a ruin. It might’ve boasted a brilliant civilization and beauty in the past, but now it was just a ruin where desolate wind blew.

Chichik, chijijik.

The hundreds of pillars supporting the roof were in such a precarious state that there were doubts about whether they could collapse straight away. The stone powder falling on the ground was a signal. The extremely concentrated Grid and Kraugel in the middle of the square with a fountain moved at the same time.

Chaeeeng!

The sword where darkness was encroaching. There was no trace of it as Kraugel’s +9 White Fang shot towards Grid.

[A complete evasion has failed. You have suffered 1,290 damage.]

[The durability of Triple Layers has decreased by 1.]

Kwajajajak!

A sword split apart the darkness. Like the claws of a bird of prey, the Lightning Sword Born from Enlightenment and Strong Desires smashed the old fountain.

"Che!"

This attack could easily be avoided despite Grid being equipped with Alex's Quick Gloves? Grid was amazed by Kraugel’s movements, who took full advantage of the passive Super Sensitivity and his innate abilities as he rotated and retrieved his sword.

Then.

Peeeeeong!

Kraugel’s White

blocked a

are

[You have resisted.]

durability of the +9 White Fang has decreased

“Kuk...!”

with his new sword exceeded Kraugel’s assumed range. Only their swords clashed but the weight of the sword

quickly to Kraugel’s movements thanks to the Slaughterer’s Eye Patch and his high insight stat.

“The best.”

“Hat..!”

confirmation made Grid flourish. Grid felt his heart beat faster as he advanced forward. He tried to use

At that moment.

"Crushing Sword.”

unique sword

Hwiririk!

Enlightenment Sword intertwined with White Fang was rotated by White Fang. Naturally, Grid’s

Kwajajajak!

A chill went down

wrist has

have fallen into the

is reduced by 50% for 20

from Enlightenment and

‘Crazy!’

drastically reducing the durability of the weapon? Grid reminded himself. Kraugel was able to become a Sword Saint by mastering the sword. The person who

Seokeok!

Pa pa pa pat!

suffered 4,700

have suffered

[You have suffered 4,230...]

[You have suffered 4,110...]

‘sword type weapon was equipped’ in proportion to defense and the ability of a Sword Saint to deal additional damage to all species made the defense of

“God Hands!”

necessary to reset the situation. He shouted and the four God Hands appeared behind him. Under the clear moonlight

away. It was the Control Sword skill. A Sword Saint was able to remotely control up to 10

Sururuk.

He controlled the swords while using White Light Steps. He reached

‘Ick...!’

approach and belatedly swung his

Supaak!

was hampered by his fractured state. Kraugel had the effect of reaching the maximum speed ‘when a sword type weapon was

have suffered 4,900

“Cough!”

was cut on the side. Kraugel moved forward the moment he attacked, capturing Grid’s

Clink!

stance. It was the forerunner to

Sakak-!

soon as White Fang emitted a black light, the ground,

Jjejeok! Jjejejejeok!