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!

Enlightenment Sword blocked Kraugel’s White

have blocked a powerful

are temporarily

[You have resisted.]

of the +9 White Fang

“Kuk...!”

exceeded Kraugel’s assumed range. Only their swords clashed but the weight

and react relatively quickly to Kraugel’s movements thanks to the Slaughterer’s Eye Patch and his high

“The best.”

“Hat..!”

confirmation made Grid flourish. Grid felt his heart beat faster as he advanced forward. He tried to use footwork while pushing Kraugel’s White Fang with his

At that moment.

"Crushing Sword.”

unique

Hwiririk!

was rotated by White Fang. Naturally, Grid’s wrist also

Kwajajajak!

sound was heard. A chill

wrist has been

fallen into the

by 50% for 20 seconds and damage is

Born from Enlightenment and Strong Desires has decreased

‘Crazy!’

condition that couldn’t be resisted while drastically reducing the durability of the weapon? Grid reminded himself. Kraugel was able to become a Sword Saint

Seokeok!

Pa pa pa pat!

have suffered 4,700

suffered

[You have suffered 4,230...]

[You have suffered 4,110...]

compensation when a ‘sword type weapon was equipped’ in proportion to defense and the ability of a Sword Saint

“God Hands!”

situation. He shouted and the four God Hands appeared behind him. Under the clear moonlight that shone in the darkness, a glittering gold light

Sword skill. A Sword Saint was able to remotely control up to 10 swords. An ordinary person wouldn’t be able to

Sururuk.

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

‘Ick...!’

realized Kraugel’s approach and

Supaak!

Kraugel had the effect of reaching the maximum speed ‘when a sword type

suffered

“Cough!”

forward the moment he attacked, capturing Grid’s rear area. There was a perfect

Clink!

and took a stance. It was the forerunner to the sword that cut the world,

Sakak-!

White Fang emitted a black light,

Jjejeok! Jjejejejeok!