Overgeared

A person who was praised—there was no saying that was better used to describe Yura. She had a great background and talent that encompassed all disciplines. Yura wasn’t arrogant, and she had an upright character and an unparalleled beauty. Every innate element of hers made her shine.

Her achievements in Satisfy became her wings, and the responsibility she had shown by participating in the 1st National Competition alone while other Korean rankers had been absent made her a role model for others. Praise poured toward her constantly, and Yura had also been proud of herself. She had believed that she was doing well enough.

Yet these thoughts changed after she met Grid. Grid was a completely different type of person from Yura. He had lagged behind in luck and talent while suffering from countless adversities. He must’ve fallen down countless times from setbacks and accusations and fallen asleep with tears.

However, he hadn’t given up. Rather, he was tempered like steel. He had looked at the top of a hill when others were looking at the top of a mountain. While other people climbed 10 steps, he had taken one step. He hadn’t stopped while others rested. Instead, he had gone up slowly but steadily.

All types of misfortunes had grabbed at his ankle, but he had endured without giving up. He had achieved some good luck and continued working hard without being complacent about that luck. Ultimately, he had finally managed to reach the top.

Yura had congratulated him sincerely. Knowing how long and how hard the road that Grid took had been, Yura truly respected him. She couldn’t be the best even with her natural talents and knew better than anyone in the world how great Grid was.

On the other hand, she was ashamed of herself. She realized that no matter how hard she tried or how talented she was, she couldn’t stand side by side with Grid. Yura’s pride came crashing down. She couldn’t accept that she wasn’t the best, despite being born with better conditions than other people.

Thus, she tried and tried again. She had to get rid of this shame by proving herself. Then she would be able to face Grid. Still, in the end, she didn’t achieve it.

“...”

During the 4th National Competition, she wasn’t satisfied despite having won gold and silver medals. No, Yura’s eyes were shaking with despair as she watched the monitor. She discovered that the Demon King on the screen was Grid. Furthermore, Grid was in hell. He was facing hundreds of weapons, as well as humanity’s booing and anger, alone.

“Why...”

Grid was stabbed by the spears and swords and quickly became bloody. Every time he screamed, Yura felt her heart ache.

“...Why are you going so far...”

Yura didn’t know why Grid became the Demon King. It might be for wealth or honor. She just vaguely felt that he became the Demon King because he wanted something. Nevertheless, was it necessary for Grid to win to get what he wanted? Probably not. It was absurd to discuss victory in a 400-against-1 fight. Grid could get what he wanted without necessarily winning. He would have a contract with the S.A Group in the first place.

Yet Grid was now fighting to win. He couldn’t move his fingertips and was screaming through the blood, but he didn’t lose his fighting spirit and persisted. Yura could see the reason for it.

‘There will be someone fighting to protect you,’ Grid had clearly said so.

Since then, her grandfather no longer contacted her. The shrewd Yura knew what had happened behind her back. “Why...”

Grid managed to pass the crisis. He created a huge explosion and slaughtered hundreds of players. After that, there was another struggle. There were 80 survivors left, and Grid squeezed out his last remaining strength to fight them. In the process, he went through several crises and even lost his immortality.

end, he managed to knock everyone down. Once the last enemy’s health gauge emptied out, Grid stared into the camera before turning toward his old rival Kraugel. Beyond the broken mask, Grid’s eyes

He looked exactly the same as when

for Grid to be fighting for her. Everyone else believed that she could do well on her own. It was because they thought she was

formed fists. Yura didn’t know when Viola came over, but Viola patted her on the shoulder.

***

“...”

“...”

people didn’t know it, but both players had extremely exhausted mental states. Kraugel had to concentrate on controlling the four swords. Simultaneously, Grid concentrated on reading Kraugel’s attack timing while

noticed Kraugel’s right shoulder lowering, and Kraugel pulled the sword out of the sheath.

suffered

[Doran’s Ring is equipped.]

applied because the ring was worn after being

and raised the Enlightenment Sword. The sword

black flames

The flames struck Kraugel.

target has received

class effect of the Sword Saint saw through the Enlightenment Sword and reduced the damage of the black flames. He penetrated through the flames and kicked Grid. This was the moment when the effect

his high insight and the power of the Slaughterer’s

“...?!”

of the White Tiger Sword

a blasting effect of up to five meters. The damage applied is 50% of the weapon’s

White Tiger. Grid was thrown back and smashed into the half-destroyed organ. He hurriedly shook his head and stood up, only to see the sharp tip of a sword. It was an attack aimed for between his eyes. It stimulated an instinctive fear.

Just as it was about to pierce Grid between his eyes, the White Tiger Sword twisted its trajectory like Pinnacle Kill, only to be blocked. Grid’s Enlightenment Sword blocked the White

few times. Kraugel felt thrilled

different from himself. Grid was no longer the Overgeared King who compensated for his lack of sense, judgment, and ability with items. The Hero King had grown after winning against several heroes and continued to raise his experience. He had a different sense of pressure from the Hero, an artificial intelligence who could

level threatened Kraugel’s innate senses

used the strength that was clearly superior to Kraugel and pushed back the White

the Sky.” Kraugel

“Revolve!” Grid also responded.

uncomfortable feelings. Assuming that both players had one counterattack

Kraugel create a new counterattack

went down Grid’s spine as he was reminded that Kraugel could

“Quick Command.”