Overgeared

“Knight of Destruction Singuled, I greet you.”

“...?”

This person knew his name, which had become a taboo and was forgotten? Singuled was bewildered when he arrived at the Overgeared Kingdom with Asmophel and Asmophel’s friend. The person who came forward was somehow familiar. The deep eyes that seemed like they could see through him... They were unusual.

“...Mercedes?” It seemed to fit. She had long become a lady, but the more he looked, the more vivid the memories became. The girl who was Captain Piaro’s aide—wasn’t she a person of loyalty? Why was she in the Overgeared Kingdom? Confused, Singuled doubted his memories.

“I am honored that you remember.” The white-haired beauty didn’t deny it; she acknowledged that she was Mercedes.

Singuled was furious. “Dammit, that Asmophel...! It is a trap!”

His eyes became as sharp like a wolf’s, and he pulled out his sword. He had consistently been gathering information on the empire while staying in the Murray Kingdom. So, he naturally knew that Mercedes, Piaro’s aide, had become the First Knight of the Red Knights. Singuled misunderstood that Mercedes had come to arrest him and even doubted the relationship between the empire and the Overgeared Kingdom.

“The empire asked for a truce with the Overgeared Kingdom? A truce?! Hah! It is just an act, and the Overgeared Kingdom is actually a tributary of the empire!” Singuled gave off killing intent as he shouted.

“For your reference, I am currently serving the Overgeared King.”

“What?”

Mercedes’ ridiculous explanation restrained Singuled’s killing intent. Asmophel stated to the confused and hesitant Singuled, “It is the truth. She is no longer a Red Knight.”

“Do you expect me to believe such nonsense?”

There were numerous stories of Mercedes fighting for the empire. Singuled had heard these stories from within the Murray Kingdom. Yet the best hound of the empire left it to serve the Overgeared Kingdom? It was impossible.

“It is true.”

“C-Captain!”

Great Swordsman Piaro, who Singuled trusted the most, appeared to give weight to Mercedes’ claims.

“Singuled, you are pretty old now.”

“...Captain!”

Singuled no longer felt any doubts. He couldn’t control his tears as he embraced Piaro. The previous Knight of Destruction, who slaughtered every enemy of the empire and was an object of terror, became a mild sheep in front of Piaro.

“You have experienced many hardships. You really had a hard time.”

They were both middle-aged colleagues now, and Piaro knew how badly Singuled had suffered as he had been in the same situation.

“Captain! Captain!! Sob! Sob sob sob!”

Piaro watched the sunset with red eyes while Singuled cried in his arms. Asmophel looked at the ground and couldn’t raise his head. Mercedes’ heart ached as she witnessed the sadness of the old heroes.

***

[The goddess’s blessing has been used.]

[(Fighting against the Gods) Legendary Blacksmith’s Craftsmanship Skill has been enhanced.]

[(Fighting against the Gods) Legendary Blacksmith’s Craftsmanship Skill has evolved into (Genuine - (Fighting against the Gods) Legendary Blacksmith’s Craftsmanship Skill.

[Genuine - (Fighting against the Gods) Legendary Blacksmith’s Craftsmanship Skill]

it takes to make

epic rated items will be

a somewhat high probability of

a certain probability of producing

met, there is a rare probability of

stats of a production item will increase by

stats will permanently rise by +20 and reputation throughout the continent will rise

will occur with every three myth rated

skill is

Ttang!

and cleansed the First Holy Sword. He didn’t hesitate after receiving two goddess’ blessings and proceeded to enhance

‘Auto production!’

excitement. Finally, he could produce

prepare the materials for production. Then press the production

guide and chose to make one of the Grid mass-produced items. He prepared the necessary materials and clicked

Then...!

item production has

Ttang! Ttang! Ttang!

iron, and then carry out the hammering. He didn’t have to think as

Ttang! Ttang! Ttang!

‘Isn’t this really easy?’

making items manually and had too many things to worry about—starting from controlling the temperature of the fire and the quality of the hammering to the timing of the quenching and trying to maintain the specifications of the items. He had spent hours or days making an item, exhausting his body and

could automatically make an item. Grid didn’t need to worry about anything. He saved a

shit. The other blacksmiths live

easy. His body was moving hard, but it felt like

‘Can this help me?’

only talent was hard work. He believed that other people would

“...”

relaxation and decided to use this. He entered an area completely separated from his

to practice

Triple casting!

allowed him to cast three spells at the same time. He could cast three spells in the time

a

had to think of three magic spells at the same time. For instance, if he wanted to triple cast Magic Missile, Wind Cutter, and Fireball, he had to remember the three names of ‘Magic Missile, Wind Cutter, and Fireball’ in his mind

succeed with double casting, but triple isn’t an area where I can succeed with

them try it. No, if people were asked to recall three names of their favorite celebrities in their heads at the same time, how many would succeed? Grid bet that 100 out of 100 would fail. As such, Grid judged that triple casting was an area he had to train. He wouldn’t be proficient

Missile, Fireball, Bean Cup... Magic Missile, Bireee,

Ttang! Ttang! Ttang!

getting ruined, making Grid totally frustrated.

Fireball, Wind…

to practice without giving up. No matter what he felt, he repeated it again and again. It was something he

***

Murray

Piaro and Singuled sat beside each other and had a conversation. Piaro was deeply grateful to the Murray king for helping Singuled, while Singuled had mixed feelings after learning the truth behind Asmophel’s betrayal of the

being captured and executed... The traitor Asmophel who pointed a sword at Singuled and his colleagues... The hellish scenes never

“I... I...”

and the emperor. This had been Singuled’s desire for the last 12 years. Despite finding out the truth, Singuled couldn’t forgive

pained Singuled. “Asmophel doesn’t want to be forgiven

“...”

decided after

“...Yes, I understand.”