Overgeared

It had been a journey which spanned over 10 years.

“...” Imperial Prince Benoit had finally achieved his purpose, and he felt a strange sense of power. The truth that he had known from the beginning... Maybe he had wanted it to be a lie. He felt all types of emotions when he saw the evidence that Great Demon Berith gave him.

“Imperial Prince! Imperial Prince!” There was a call for him during the long journey back to the empire. Benoit turned his head in the direction of the call, but he ignored it and kept walking. With a thin body, upright posture, an old attire, and a long beard, he looked like a pilgrim. The people passing by greeted him, unaware that he was the traitor to humanity. However, he couldn’t fool everyone’s eyes.

“Your Highness!” The running man caught up and overtook Benoit, blocking his way. He was the owner of a demon mark that attached to the target on the premise that the wearer never died. It was Chensler.

“Sir Chensler.”

How did he recognize Benoit’s current disguise? However, it was expected for the Five Pillars to recognize him. He couldn’t hide his red energy in his present state and couldn’t escape the senses of the Five Pillars.

“I came to this place by following the trail of the priest that carried out the great demon summoning ceremony.”

“Huhuhu, the priest. Is that what the Rebecca followers are calling me?”

“Yes, but they don’t know Your Highness’ identity.”

“It is reasonable. Ah, don’t misunderstand. I’m not hiding my identity for the empire. The Yatan Church already knows my identity. The world will know it at any time now... the fact that it is an imperial prince who summoned a great demon.”

“Why did you...”

“Why? Are you afraid that the Rebecca Church and the whole world will blame the empire?”

“I’m not interested in political matters. It is just that His Majesty the Emperor will be troubled.”

“Sir, you are very unusual.”

“...?”

“Unlike the other pillars, you are truly loyal to His Majesty.”

“The other pillars are the same. In particular, Sir Bain is more than me...”

“Who knows? Well, by the way, His Majesty knew what I was doing.”

“There is nothing His Majesty doesn’t know.”

“What?” Prince Benoit looked like he was hit by a hammer. The blind man who believed his beloved wife died of illness knew everything?

“Kuk...! Kukukuk! Kuhahahaha!”

Benoit was prepared. He had committed all types of crimes while risking blame and criticism. The killing intent of the inwardly afraid Benoit amplified again. It became louder and fiercer, with a momentum that wouldn’t die down again.

“Sir, do you really believe that? His Majesty knows everything? When it took me more than 10 years to find this truth?”

“Your search was carried out in secret, so it took a long time.”

“He will be embarrassed if it is known that his son is a lunatic who wants to summon the great demons. I was forced to keep it secret.”

“Please refrain from speaking like that.”

“Well, that’s fine. Let’s return to the empire. I was on my way back.”

***

“Kuoong...” Hurent struggled with the war god follower. He consumed all his ultimate techniques and used all of his power. There was nothing to say.

‘I heard the level of this place is high, but it is really difficult. I can’t believe this monster is so strong. No, I’m too weak.’

There were too many great opponents who developed their skills by trying to die. The subconscious aspirations and desire to be at the top again troubled Hurent. Satisfy's worldview wasn’t at a level he could handle. Seriously, he wanted to quit the game.

Hurent smiled and dealt the final blow.

He was dazed for a moment as the follower turned to gray. The experience gained from killing the follower was almost as much as hunting a boss monster. It was more than twice the experience

weak, but this guy is also

this scary place? Hurent shook his head and picked up a fragment of a secret technique book

her companions were ecstatic. They had watched the battle from beginning to end and were aware

“Aura Master...”

strongest players of the old era. They heard that he had retired from active duty after suffering the humiliation of losing to Grid in just five seconds. Yet he had appeared here, and his strength was incomparable to what it had been in the

‘You’ve changed the sword.’

true. Dog Woman gulped and sent a look of envy to Hurent. Obviously, Hurent was much weaker than the Seven Dukes.

had taken less than two minutes to kill the follower. The dukes had taken more than three minutes. Hurent was almost twice as fast as

the true

group. It was clear that

him to

great strength

Sea right now.” Dog Woman approached Hurent and bowed politely.

types of skills with fighting the strong follower. Since he was

his straw hat. Short grey hair and a mature face was revealed. Dog Woman reconfirmed his identity and was excited. “We are explorers of the Skunk Expedition Group. We are currently exploring the Ruins of the War God along with the imperial army, including some

with the Seven

that you are alone. Why don’t you join us? We think that your fighting ability will be a great help to our exploration. It is also a chance to become acquaintances with the Seven Dukes. It isn’t a

“Hrmm.”

Was he shy?

moment before asking, “Is

the

“Without an escort?”

us. However, before you came, they were killed by

see. Then what are

“...”

information. Dog Woman was somewhat uncomfortable, but she soon realized the attitude was natural. Since she asked to be colleagues, he had an obligation to ask for information. It was to

are clues to break through the traps in the

traps in

It is a wise choice for an

were all types of traps installed everywhere in the jungle, and they had to collect key pieces to

be delighted when I tell him

act. The identity of the great explorer who discovered the Ruins of the War God was Skunk. Skunk’s Expedition Group was with the imperial army. There were traps in the jungle, and Hurent even learned how to disable them. He received a lot

you for telling me this, but I’m sorry. I can’t

It is dangerous alone... Ah?

“Yes.”

many things. Then she changed her mind. ‘In any

Dog Woman cleared her

the Overgeared Guild but still had no sense of belonging. Hurent felt grateful to Grid but had

true that I don’t

He had watched the Overgeared members over the last

the reason why he thought

“Huh?”

talking to myself.” Hurent shook Dog Woman’s hand and gazed into her eyes.

Woman replied, attracted by Hurent’s deep gaze. Hurent was more of a big shot than he thought. He was truly

***

On the west coast...

was troubled as he flew into

Ruins of

to the danger. Unfortunately, it

“...They are lucky.”

the rock shells. The rock shells were level 250. They weren’t even monsters who attacked first. The rewards were small, and they weren’t worth Grid even

lifelong rivals and tried their best to hit the rock shells. The solid body of

for the kids. It is also essential

but he thought it was better to invest two item creation slots for the Overgeared Skeletons. In the long run, it wasn’t a loss for him

“Um?”

his arms folded in the air, and he suddenly turned his gaze toward the jungle. He heard the resonant

army

Grid hid as much as possible while wondering if he should enter the jungle. His worries