Overgeared

‘It would be good to make items with their bones.’

Grid tapped the Overgeared Skeletons’ golden bones. They were dense and hard enough to make no sound.

‘Bones are crafting materials that can pursue extreme sharpness, but they are weak in durability. However, the bones of the Overgeared Skeletons aren’t weak at all. It is fine to classify them as a blue orichalcum class material.’

The Overgeared Skeletons themselves were a special existence, and they were strengthened by absorbing the bones of skeletons that were over level 350. Moreover, there was room for further strengthening in the future. There were the bones of undead stronger than Galgunos’ skeleton soldiers. This was under the premise that Grid should save the bones of humanoid undead.

‘It is a problem that time will solve.’

In the end, the bones of the Overgeared Skeletons were a crafting material that would rise in grade over time and the supplies were easily obtainable. The Overgeared Skeletons could pull out their own bones whenever they made an item. The reason for this improbable idea was Overgeared Skeleton Two’s restoration ability.

That’s right. Grid was dreaming of infinite power with advanced items. Theoretically, it was a perfect idea. There was one fatal problem though.

‘I have to consume one of the Legendary Blacksmith’s Creation slots.’

The premise of this item used the bones of the Overgeared Skeletons as a material. Such an item didn’t exist, so Grid had to create it himself. Moreover, the use of the Legendary Blacksmith’s Creation skill was limited, so he had to be careful.

‘This is a good investment if I consider that the bones of the Overgeared Skeletons can be strengthened...’

It was important to think carefully. He rubbed the round skulls of the Overgeared Skeletons, who were making uneasy expressions. Then a notification window popped up in Grid’s field of view.

[There are five minutes left in your daily access time.]

Over the past month, Grid had been raising his level at a speed different from others. It was possible because Grid’s ability to hunt was exceptional, but it was also because of his efforts. Grid focused on hunting 16 hours a day. He reduced his sleeping time to focus on the game and thoroughly managed his eating and exercise schedule. Well, it wasn’t just something he was doing now. He had been maintaining this schedule for the last few years.

“Umm...”

Grid logged out and returned to Shin Youngwoo. His expression was exhausted as he got out of the capsule. He lay in bed and wanted to sleep until tomorrow morning. His mind was tired enough to rest for a day. The psychological factor had a huge impact on him.

After the big event that was the demon king subjugation, a strange sense of inertia dominated him. Grid tried not to show it to others, but his mind and body were exhausted. He wanted to have a good rest as psychological compensation for the big event. Then he was reminded of his past and corrected his heart.

‘I can’t go back to the old days...’

He couldn’t be careless. The other competitors were trying as hard as he was. He might be ahead right now, but there was a chance for them to catch up and for him to fall into hell.

‘Wake up.’

Youngwoo slapped his cheeks, washed his face with cold water, and did simple exercises. Then he took a shower and put on a coat. Today was the 1st anniversary of Khan’s death. It was already the third cycle in Satisfy, and he had always visited Khan’s grave to maintain it. However, there was only one way to commemorate it in reality. It might be a way to appease Youngwoo’s heart.

Ding dong~!

He got into the elevator and pressed the button for the ground floor, but it stopped downstairs. Having received the signal that Youngwoo had activated the elevator, Toon immediately reacted to it. “Are you going somewhere?”

“I’m going to have a drink.”

“Yes, let’s go.”

Youngwoo waved his hand at Toon who was grabbing a coat. “I’ll go alone.”

“No.” Toon was determined. Youngwoo might’ve accumulated many relationships in Satisfy, but he was still a lonely person.

“If you want to drink alone, I’ll sit at another table and wait.” Toon had become quite skillful in Korean.

Youngwoo smiled bitterly. “Thank you, but today, I want to feel alone. Don't worry. Don’t you know? I am very popular these days.”

At the very least, he was safe in South Korea. To the people of South Korea, Youngwoo was a hero.

‘Today is Khan’s first death anniversary, and he’s determined...’

It was as expected. Toon looked at the stubborn Youngwoo and nodded. “Then let’s ride separate cars. I will stay at a distance so you can feel alone.”

“...”

“This is the maximum I can concede.”

“...Yes, I understand.”

Then Youngwoo got in the car he had been driving for five

and high-value vehicles appeared on the road, catching

***

ability, presence, and beauty meant she was quite popular among the rankers. Rose knew how to take advantage of this popularity. She made headlines when she appeared

One of the best guilds in the world, which should be an example for all, is driving one person to the brink. What should I do? Do I have to abandon my efforts over the past few years and quit Satisfy? Won’t this indiscriminate violence of the Overgeared Guild continue in the future? People who are powerless individuals like me—won’t you

overturned. Countless people blamed Grid and the Overgeared Guild. This was different from what had

of a group suppressing one person was bound to be seen as cruel and cowardly. The masses, who were mostly powerless individuals, didn’t condone the actions of the Overgeared Guild. In the words of Rose, it

Guild

actions. But the story is different when the Overgeared members and the Overgeared people are directly affected. Just as she has the right to act, we have the right as well. It is natural to assume responsibility if she has done something wrong. This isn’t indiscriminate violence but revenge. The Overgeared Guild will get revenge on Rose. She will

hated Rose because of all the killings she committed as one of Yatan’s Servants. Groups advocating for the Overgeared Guild were

Overgeared ones are running around as

how they’re

disgusting that their country is earning money by monopolizing the hunting

up by the Overgeared members. They’re having a full

rewards in the National Competition because they’re strong. The hunting grounds are also in their territory, so they can exercise their rights. The dungeon

to see the dogs insulting the Overgeared Guild. The Overgeared Guild is having a full meal? Why are you cursing at them when

Guild are things

how Katz used to act before joining the Overgeared Guild? Let’s say someone wants to get revenge on

time to racial

teasing Vantner about being bald and

-What group?

-The National Baldness Association.

-This...

be allowed to continue like this. One day, the Overgeared Guild might dominate

many people were anxious about this. It was a more primitive fear that came before envy or jealousy. It was an inevitable phenomenon, no matter how well the Overgeared Guild managed their image. However, the Overgeared Guild wasn’t shaken. This was something they had

opinion. Just strongly

Guild’s hard heart and immediately tried to negotiate. She sent a friend request to Lauel in the Overgeared Guild. Then as soon as he accepted it, she sent a whisper, -Why are you doing this?

because of you. It is something we

the Overgeared Kingdom to be there! In the first place, I was just performing a quest! I didn’t lead the attack

Overgeared Kingdom would attend the pope’s reelection ceremony? Don’t you know about the relationship between the

a choice, -Be hunted by us for the rest of your life or testify about how is Agnus being framed and neatly clear up the relationship between us. Choose one or

that is impossible. Are you paying off the

to

one of Yatan’s Servants. It wouldn’t

if she betrayed the Yatan Church? She couldn’t

-You will regret it.

video every time you commit violence against me? Just watch. Be ready for the Overgeared Guild to get isolated if

was a tough response, but Lauel

***

a remote location. It had been a long time since

my. a famous

such a humble place. It was unknown if the food and drinks here would suit a

That's right! I heard rumors that you are a

“I was lucky.”

it only be luck? It is your ability and talent to grab

hit his nose, and he was reminded of the first day he met Khan. The man had lost his wife and son and lived in a drunken state. The smell of

pain

had felt couldn’t even be imagined. Nevertheless, Khan had endured the solitude and despair, even making up his mind and stopping his drinking. Thinking about that time,

shook from the alcohol, and he couldn’t even hold

hold a hammer? Then Khan stopped drinking and managed to hold a hammer. He taught many things

‘Please be happy.’

reunited with his family in heaven. Youngwoo believed it. Every time he emptied his glass of alcohol, he

“...”

much time passed by...? The uneaten chicken feet and udon soup became cold. The surface of the raw cucumber that had

‘It is already time...’

to go back to keep his schedule for tomorrow. After checking the time, the sad

have another drink

reminisced and mourned the dead again and again. Youngwoo did the same thing for Kham. The last cup was emptied, and Youngwoo got