Overgeared

Kirinus and Rachel—their confrontation, as the best spearsmen of the continent, was as fierce as expected. Still, the dignity and majesty of the duel between the absolute best couldn’t be seen. They fought for days and nights across two mountains, and it eventually turned into a dog fight. There were times when they grabbed each other by the collar and rolled across the ground.

‘It is one month as of today.’

Both sides would fight until they were exhausted. Then after having a break, they would start again. Kirinus and Rachel had already done this for the seventh time. The confrontation between them had continued for a month.

‘The result can’t be concluded.’

Both of them were masters who had reached enlightenment with the spear. Since their attack and defense had reached unity, it wasn’t easy to come to a conclusion. It was difficult for them to fatally injure each other because their attack and defense were linked by a single action.

This was Kraugel’s insight, but it was a meaningless interpretation. The game system recognized Kirinus and Rachel as the best in their class and gave them great health and defense in recognition of the fact that ‘the absolute person shouldn’t die easily.’ They could eliminate players with a strike, but against each other, the damage was only enough to expose each other’s gaps but not come to a conclusion.

If this were a world of fantasy or martial arts novels, the two people would receive all types of descriptions. Unfortunately, this was reality. It was a reality confined to the framework of the ‘game’, so they couldn’t escape the absolute value of the system. Nevertheless...

‘I can learn a lot.’

A month would be tedious and irritating for both parties involved, but for Kraugel, it was a time that couldn’t be traded for any amount of gold. Kraugel’s knowledge expanded after watching the two people fight for a month. Kraugel was watching the duel with full concentration.

“...”

Behind him, Rachel’s knights were kneeling down politely. The 30 of them, each with skills of a Red Knight in the 20s, had been completely overwhelmed by Kraugel. Of course, it wasn’t like this from the beginning. On the first day, the 30 knights overpowered Kraugel and were on the verge of taking away his life. Then Kraugel did something and poured out blue clouds. The clouds covered the knights, and they failed to take his life.

Kraugel recovered during this gap and fought the knights again. He did the same thing over and over for a fortnight, until the knights couldn’t overpower Kraugel anymore. Finally, a week ago, the 30 knights were defeated by Kraugel and raised the white flag. Kraugel didn’t—or couldn’t—take away their lives because of two reasons. It was because the knights who held the spear specialized in protecting each other and because they were told that the imperial army invading Reidan had retreated several days ago.

Kraugel received news about the war and was amazed and thrilled. Grid was truly amazing. He had caused the empire to retreat.

‘The discovery of the ruins is a good opportunity for the empire.’

It was a justification to retreat from the situation where they would have been trampled on by the Overgeared Kingdom.

‘It is a pity. If the ruins hadn’t shown up,the Overgeared Kingdom could’ve fought the empire to the end.’

Kraugel watched all the war videos of the Overgeared Kingdom.

There were the active players—Katz, Chris, Faker, and the other 10 meritorious retainers—and the transcendent abilities of Noll, Piaro, and Mercedes. Additionally, there were the variables of the water clan, evil eyes, and Ul Clan, as well as the Overgeared Cannon.

Each one was awesome. The empire might have the advantage of troops, but Kraugel saw the endurance of the war-torn empire as poor compared to its physique. As time passed, the Overgeared Kingdom would gain the advantage and Grid would swallow up the empire. However, the discovery of the ruins ruined that scheduled process.

‘Grid, don’t be too discouraged. You still have the historical site.’

Kraugel would tie up the feet of Rachel and her knights so that they couldn’t go to the ruins. He could help at least that much, and Grid would gain a new treasure in the meantime, getting closer to the dream of being an emperor. Kraugel supported Grid in the depths of his mind. It was a cheer that was possible because Kraugel appreciated his strong rival who continuously defeated him.

Simultaneously, at Cork Island...

“...Who is talking about me?”

This was the place where Grid had defeated Hell Gao and met Noe. Grid stood on the shore of the special island, which previously belonged to the Overgeared Kingdom, and felt his ears prick up. Katz approached and told him, “I have obtained a ship. Let’s depart.”

“Wow...” Grid once again realized the greatness of financial power. There was a large-scale warship that couldn’t be built yet with the Overgeared Kingdom’s shipbuilding technology. It cost an astronomical amount, and the average person couldn’t afford to see it, let alone buy it. Grid clicked his tongue.

Then Katz said casually, “This is nothing. The items you make are treasures that no amount of money can buy.”

“Hrmm... By the way, what did the captain say?”

“He read the route and thinks it will take at least 10 days to reach the historical site.”

“Even with a ship like this? I heard this ship is really fast?”

“The captain’s opinion is that it can’t be helped because the Red Sea is so dangerous. If we encounter sea monsters along the way, the journey’s duration might increase exponentially or even fail.”

The time would be greatly shortened if they departed from Galest, but unfortunately, Galest was an important point in the empire. They wouldn’t be able to conceal their identity easily.

“In any case, isn’t there still time?”

Grid boarded the warship with the 10 meritorious retainers. He summoned Randy, Noe, Tiramet, and the Overgeared Skeletons, placing them all over the deck to be lookouts. Then he handed Katz a mineral.

“What is this?”

[Iron Ore with the Power of Transcendence]

[-An iron ore imbued with the power of an existence that isn’t subject to death.

Anyone who can cope with the evil influence of the iron ore can obtain the hidden strength behind it.

* There is an option to add stats when using it as an item-making material.

types of restrictions will arise due

Weight: 5 ]

Katz, “You see, it is a very good production material.

noticed what Grid was trying

A Blood Warrior...

warrior who

and he could convert them into a beneficial effect. A characteristic of the class was transforming a curse into a beneficial effect. It was a power that even Grid didn’t have. His title of First King had the effect of ‘reflecting’ debuffs when all

make you a

“...”

have the gold medal reward? Did you pick the

“You...”

“Eh?”

is worth

worthwhile if I don’t use it for you. Besides, it is something

“...”

was the master of this world. Then through Satisfy, he realized there was a limit to his own strength. After joining the Overgeared Guild,

had learned humility from Grid. Grid was like a teacher to him. So, Katz was thrilled that

and blushed, with his

doing?” Grid burst out laughing. “Quickly give me the White

he only had a few pieces of wood left. In

have to go back

tree and golden walnuts. As expected, mass production would be difficult since they were items with a high value. Grid would eventually have to go back to

‘...It is scary.’

Yangban Garam before starting to make the item. Grid refined and strengthened the White Tiger’s Breath and then smelted the transcendent iron ore. He tried to repeat this process many times to strengthen it like the White Tiger’s Breath, but it didn’t change.

of the sacred creatures

Ttang! Ttang!

of making ‘Muksabal (White Tiger Sword’ he had created with Kraugel was

metal used in the

What would happen?

Ttang! Ttang!

of anticipation as he kept hammering. His expectations were higher than those of the owner, Katz who was watching from the side. It was an expectation he could have because he precisely grasped the value

way, Katz is also very

the White Tiger’s Breath as the gold medal reward was that he knew its characteristics of resilience and defense were suitable for him. Katz, who had the ability to absorb blood like a vampire, was right to pursue tanking rather than damage. Thus, the White Tiger’s Breath was a wise

Ttang! Ttang!

passed since Grid started making

have completed the item

Sword Full of

[Rating: Normal (Growth)

Attack Power: 307

Attack speed is reduced

Physical attack power is increased by

Physical defense is increased by

resistance is increased

is

8% bonus earth

attacking. At this time, the physical attack power that ignores the

three highest stats

effect caused by the

an ‘item’, ‘building’, or ‘weapon’,

is a curse effect caused by

the

The skill ‘Howl!’ is

become a myth beyond

...Omitted...]

“...”

the normal item, even if it was a growth type. Meanwhile, Grid was impressed when he compared it to the Still Crouching White Tiger Sword. Its attack power was low compared to the White Tiger Sword he had made for Kraugel, but it

is

hadn’t met Hexetia yet when he made

was better to leave the two

level up points on Pagma’s Swordsmanship. This was because the blacksmithing skills could be upgraded through certain opportunities, and there was room for the level to be reset. It was harder to raise the

reasonable. He thought about the skill points while handing the new White Tiger

you want?” Katz asked after accepting the sword with a blank

I want? A private

“I understand.”

after a moment’s thought. He didn’t expect that Katz really would give him a private plane was a present. Meanwhile, on the

“Kiyong!”

Clack! Clack clack!

clack clack clack