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.”

congratulations? What’s wrong with a silver medal? This is

silver medal is bad. It is

She could’ve won the gold

a feat that only

be another chance next

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

Demon King subjugation event will start in

400 participants, please move

once again. The Demon King subjugation event will start

announcement rang out. It was about the Demon 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

“T-Then I’ll be going!”

I can’t be as outstanding as you, but

win a

Jokbal—the Korean representatives participating in the Demon King subjugation left for the waiting room. When she saw the nervous Coke, Yura felt sorry toward him. In order to conclude the rematch with Kraugel, she had taken part in

Yura was making a dark expression, someone placed a hand on her shoulder.

kind. I’m

are kind. You have been fighting alone since the 1st National Competition while other Korean rankers turned away. You’ve done enough. There is no need to carry

“...”

bit more relaxed. She had done

her. Yes, she could take a break now. Yura soothed her mind. Then her phone rang. She thought it

“...Hello?”

watching until

“What do you mean?"

Demon King subjugation

“...?”

will be someone fighting to

“Huh?”

I’m going. See you

Hello! Youngwoo-ssi!” She shouted, but it was no use. He

***

was slowly revealed. It was

There are four gates to the north, south, east, and west. The gatekeepers guarding each gate

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

groups of 100. Once all four kings have fallen and

people move in one group to defeat the four heavenly

It isn’t possible. Each gate is classified as an instant dungeon, and the dungeon is restricted to 100 people.

one of the four gates fail to be

should

Then does that mean the party members who failed will

They will be left as dead and resurrected once the gate is opened.

wiped out? Then all 400

designed to be 400 against one 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 magic and then copy it… this was a

participants would become folding screens. The magicians started

make sense to discriminate against certain classes in the most

the magicians won’t get any

dismissed them with the statement that there was no discrimination. Their attitude was the same every time.

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