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]

time it takes to make an item is now greatly

rated items will

is a somewhat high probability of producing

certain probability of producing legendary

are met, there is a rare probability of

production item will increase

produced, all stats will permanently rise by +20 and reputation throughout the

with every

skill is fixed at master

Ttang!

seven malignant saints and cleansed the First Holy Sword. He didn’t hesitate after receiving two goddess’ blessings and proceeded to enhance his blacksmithing skill as scheduled. Now, he held the Blacksmith Hammer to Go

‘Auto production!’

he could produce

and prepare the materials for production. Then press the

He prepared the necessary materials and clicked

Then...!

production has

Ttang! Ttang! Ttang!

temperature of the furnace, smelt the iron, and then carry out the hammering. He didn’t have to

Ttang! Ttang! Ttang!

‘Isn’t this really easy?’

the hammering to the timing of the quenching and trying to maintain the specifications of the items. He had spent hours

now that he could automatically make an item. Grid didn’t need to worry about anything. He saved a lot of mental

blacksmiths live such a

This method was too easy. His body was moving hard, but

‘Can this help me?’

was hard work. He believed that other people would catch up with

“...”

to use this. He entered an area completely separated from his body that

going to practice triple

Triple casting!

was an option attached to the myth rated Belial’s Staff—an overpowered option which allowed him to cast three spells at the same time. He could cast three spells in the time it took other people

a complete

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

casting, but

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 unless he practiced it over and

Bean Cup... Magic Missile, Bireee,

Ttang! Ttang! Ttang!

he constantly repeated these names in his head. His thoughts kept on getting ruined, making Grid totally frustrated. Sweat flowed down his body, and he was annoyed and nervous to the

Fireball, Wind… Magic... Fire...

giving up. No matter what he felt, he repeated it again and again. It was something he knew he couldn’t achieve overnight, so he tried to persevere without

***

Murray

conversation. Piaro was deeply grateful to the Murray king for helping

can’t forgive Asmophel.” Singuled still remembered that time vividly. The families being captured and executed... The traitor Asmophel who pointed a sword at Singuled and his colleagues... The hellish scenes never left his mind. It was a

“I... I...”

a blade into the hearts of Asmophel and the emperor. This had been Singuled’s desire for the last 12

telling you to forgive him.” Piaro placed his hand on the shoulder of the angry, confused, agitated, and pained Singuled. “Asmophel doesn’t want to be forgiven either. However, you need

“...”

after getting

“...Yes, I understand.”