Overgeared

It was rare for high rankers to think they were inferior. They were normally confident in their great talent and believed that the gap between their ranking and that of others was a calamity caused by various variables which took place over time. The gap between the rankers was as thin as a piece of paper, and even that was caused by various variables and ‘luck’. This assertion of the high rankers came from true faith.

However, that was until last year. The high rankers’ beliefs were shaken during the three national competitions. They realized just how arrogant their claims were. The rumored sky above the sky—Kraugel—showed off his skills to the world, and Grid—who was thought to be a lucky person—showed great progress year after year. The high rankers didn’t have the same level of talent, and they had to admit there was a clear difference between them.

“Thus, I will completely abandon the PvP this year.”

There was a man who carried a name that ‘promised victory.’ He was Bubat. Bubat had been defeated by Grid multiple times and recognized Grid’s ability more quickly than anyone else. This year, he became Turkey’s representative and once again sought the PvP event.

“Grid isn’t appearing this year? Then there is no reason to give up. This year, the gold medal in PvP is mine.”

The Yak Guild members asked:

“Why are you so fixated on PvP?”

“I agree. You will drop out in the round of 16 again.”

“The round of 16? If you meant Kraugel in the qualifiers, then you will be eliminated in the qualifiers. Kilkil.”

If Grid didn’t exist, would Bubat be 1st in the PvP event? The Yak Guild knew about Bubat’s strength, but even they couldn’t guarantee it. PvP was an event where a ranker’s pride was at stake. Kraugel, Seuron, Regas, and other strong players participated in the event. The others in the Yak Guild were frustrated with Bubat, who thought Grid’s absence would be a chance to challenge PvP.

“Last year, you lost to Zhang Zheng... It might be different if PvP is a team event, but it is a solo show. It is too disadvantageous for Captain...”

Bubat’s Crusher class had high levels of defense and various CCs. In particular, the two skills he had learned upon reaching level 360 could ‘ignore status resistance’ and show an absolute effect. However, what was the point of CC? Bubat didn’t have the power to defeat the enemy.

The PvP of the National Competition was too disadvantageous to Bubat. Yet he was confident. It was thanks to a gift given by a Turkish person who claimed to be a big fan of Bubat.

[Artina’s Natural Disposition Gloves]

It was a legendary item. It was a great item that boosted the wearer’s attack power in proportion to the wearer’s defense. The fan who presented it to Bubat was eager for him to raise Turkey’s status this year.

“Huhu. Look forward to it. This year will be different.”

Kraugel was no longer the supreme. Grid had proven it last year. Bubat was confident in his strategy against Kraugel. Although Bubat’s chances of success might be slim, Kraugel was judged to be an opponent that could be defeated even if it wasn’t by Grid.

It wasn’t just Bubat. Two years ago and last year, the rankers—who were stunned by the growing Grid and had vowed not to participate in PvP—felt new hope. After Grid declared that he would be absent, many people decided to participate in this year’s PvP.

It was as expected. There was a flood of provocative articles all over the world. The rankers from different countries announced their intentions to play in PvP, shouting that they weren’t afraid of Kraugel. The focus of attention was naturally on Kraugel.

“Kraugel, many rankers have announced that they are confident against you. What do you think about this?”

they can be confident if they are on the same level

started going off at the press conference. The reporters’

be confident unless you are on the same level as

meaning. It was an answer filled with enough confidence

world were interested in. “There is a public consensus that Grid is running away from the National Competition. Kraugel, what

public opinions regarding Grid. What did Kraugel think? Kraugel stared indifferently at the reporters and replied briefly, “It is mercy,

“Mercy?”

the smart reporters quickly started to write their articles. As Kraugel watched

‘Grid...’

aware of the fact that Grid needed ether diamonds. At the present time, the only way to get ether diamonds was to participate in the

the demon

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harder than I

rules for the demon subjugation and felt disgruntled. The castle had north, south,

time, the demon king would wait in the castle and receive 200,000 bonus health

most troubling part for Grid was the bonus 200,000 health per 10 minutes that he would receive. He had to maintain his spot while the four heavenly kings fought, and

‘Isn’t this too much?’

and magic resistance were beyond the category of a player. He wouldn’t suffer much damage unless the skills used were proportional to health or defense. Yet his health was going to increase by 200,000 health every

heavenly kings are guarding can’t be

in the demon king subjugation. However, Grid was uneasy because the S.A Group created such a

that the National Competition participants

for a tough fight, but this might be tougher than expected. It was comforting that his sister, Sehee, wasn’t

500,000 per 10 minutes. Grid was so strong that the health increase was lowered

this? It was known only

way, is this the

a map. It was the map of

“It should be right...”

wasn’t stupid when it came to directions. That’s how he managed to find the North End Cave that contained Pagma’s Rare Book. There was

was strange. This was the correct road, but it disappeared in the

“What is this?”

It was a cliff that wasn’t marked on the map which showed a plain mountain path

‘Is the map wrong?’

Was all his struggling in vain? Then it happened as a chill was going down Grid’s spine... The cliff in front of Grid suddenly started to split apart. The crack began to widen, and the cliff split into two cliffs. It was as if they had been separated in the

cliffs and moved without delay. From the moment the cliff split

***

“Ah...!”

“Shit!”