Overgeared

The Overgeared Kingdom—it was still a small country in Satisfy, but when compared to Earth, it was larger than Japan. After the so-called ‘Hexetia crisis’, the population increased sharply and the economy boomed as they monopolized the blacksmithing market.

By the way, the owner of this country was a single player—Overgeared King Grid. As a king, he could exert power over tens of millions of people with one word or monopolize the resources distributed throughout the kingdom. It was possible for him to convert all the proceeds of the kingdom into cash in reality. This was the wealth of a nation.

The more time that passed, the more wealth Grid obtained.

The Daejin Group, which was 7th in the South Korean business circles, might become a shining star thanks to Grid. It was unconditionally good to be in a partnership with Grid. If Grid became the face of Daejin, he would imprint the name into the minds of billions of people. He would also be able to solidify Daejin’s position on the international stage. In the end, it was a huge opportunity from the standpoint of the Daejin Group.

Chairman Lee Jinmyung barely recovered his dizzy spirit and replied to Grid, “...Understood. I will accept your offer. If you win in the Demon King subjugation event, I will sign a long-term contract with you and let Yura go.”

He calculated that he didn’t need to be obsessed with Yura if he could establish a partnership between Grid and Daejin. If he needed a blood relative, his second daughter’s child still remained. He might be a person without the surname of Lee, but blood was still blood. Lee Jinmyung could make concessions about the surname if he had the halo called ‘Grid.’ Chairman Lee Jinmyung made a decision, and his heart became lighter.

“By the way...” He grinned at Daejin’s bright future while asking Grid the most important question, “What is your relationship with Yura?”

Grid wouldn’t go this far if they were just friends or colleagues. Chairman Lee Jinmyung was convinced that Grid and Yura were lovers like the rumor claimed or else Grid wouldn’t come this far. Well, he wasn’t advocating his bloodline, but his granddaughter was the most beautiful person in the world. Additionally, she was smart and virtuous. Any man would definitely like her.

The chairman was smiling like a snake when he heard Grid’s reply.

-Well. I rely a lot on Yuram, but I don’t know if she feels the same toward me.

“Rely on her...?”

-Once inside the game, Yura’s strength is a great help. In reality, I don’t have a good social life. I received a lot of advice from Yura about the media and tax matters.

“And?”

-Huh?

“Is that the end?”

-Yes...

“Wasn’t there a scandal between the two of you? I heard that my granddaughter stayed at your house for a while?”

It was a fact he had learned from investigating both of them. During the 1st National Competition, his granddaughter had stayed overnight at Grid’s house. Grid’s confused voice rang out, -A-At the time, nothing happened. Yura was too drunk and I was forced to bring her home to sleep. My parents were at home. Nothing happened, really.

“....!!” Lee Jinmyung squeezed the phone in his hand. It was an obvious manifestation of his rage.

Was Grid someone with bad eyes? It was a part the chairman wasn’t satisfied with and hadn’t included in his calculations. However, he had no thought of going back on his promise. Grid’s value was too great, even if he had some defects.

“Sigh... Well, I understand. Then I wish you luck. The moment you reveal your identity as the Demon King, there will be a flood of articles about your contract with Daejin. However, please keep one thing in mind. You shouldn’t expose your identity until the dramatic reveal.”

-That’s also what I want.

The first step was done correctly. The details of the contract could be worked out after the Demon King subjugation.

***

“You have worked hard.”

“It’s too bad.”

wrong with a silver medal? This

silver medal is bad. It is just disappointing compared

right. She could’ve won the

in PvP was a feat that only a few people among billions could achieve, yet the

aim for it next time,” Peak Sword told her. “There will be another chance next year and the year after. Then you will get first place.

luxury to do so. She could no longer exist as a player. Yura couldn’t answer and only smiled

King subjugation event will start in 20

400 participants, please move

say it once again. The Demon King subjugation

King subjugation event—the biggest issue of this year’s National Competition. This was a new event that required 400 rankers to cooperate instead of competing. It was clear that the degree of difficulty was frightening and the degree of attention it received from the world was extremely high, especially after the Demon King’s appearance event. In fact, it could be said that everyone on this earth

“T-Then I’ll be going!”

some rest. I can’t be as outstanding as you, but I

win a

the nervous Coke, Yura felt sorry toward him. In order to conclude the rematch with Kraugel, she

to have placed a huge burden on Coke due to her own desires. While Yura was making a dark expression,

kind.

while other Korean rankers turned away. You’ve done enough. There is no need to carry everything alone. Now, it is natural to become greedy. Why should you feel guilty? My Lady, how can

“...”

a bit more relaxed. She had done

her phone rang. She thought it was her grandfather, but the name floating on the screen was once again

“...Hello?”

until the

“What do you mean?"

Demon King

“...?”

someone

“Huh?”

See you next

was no use. He had already hung up.

***

of the Demon King subjugation was slowly revealed. It

the north, south, east, and west. The gatekeepers guarding each gate are

the gates was also enormous. It was over 20 meters high and nearly 40

defeat the four heavenly kings in groups of 100. Once all four kings have fallen and the gates opened, they will have access to the corridor

people move in one group to defeat the four heavenly kings one

possible. Each gate is classified as an instant dungeon, and the dungeon is restricted

one of the four gates fail to be attacked?

should take over

does that mean the party members who failed will be disqualified?

as dead and resurrected

So, there is no disqualification unless all four parties are wiped out? Then all 400

even if they fail at the four heavenly kings

the strength of the great demons. In fact, the Demon King showed an intense force during his appearance. With the ability to destroy

80 of the 400 participants would become folding screens. The magicians started protesting

does it make sense to discriminate against certain classes in the most

this mean the magicians won’t

80 magicians protested to the organizers. However, the officials dismissed them with the statement that there was no discrimination. Their attitude was the same every time.

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