Overgeared

‘The seven malignant saints failed because they didn’t rely on the expelled gods.’

This was the confession of Grandmaster Zikfrector. He was insistent. In order to bring down the gods of the present, he had to meet the expelled gods. The way to meet them hid in the Abyss. What were the expelled gods? Grid was filled with intense curiosity. He vowed to explore the Abyss as soon as he had the power to raid the hydra.

“Tell me about the expelled gods!”

Then a war god follower he met by chance referred to the expelled gods. He even acted like he knew them well. Unlike the grandmaster, this person viewed them in a negative fashion.

Grid released Link with as much strength as possible. Dozens of energy blades struck but Lee Jeong used a mysterious way of protecting himself and blocked them all. No, he thought he blocked all of it.

‘What?’

Lee Jeong was surprised. A knife cut into a corner of his eyes hidden by the blindfold. There were a few additional scratches scattered around his body, causing him to bleed. It was the effect of every blow activating Braham’s Wind Cutter. Of course, the improved Wind Cutter was still weak in power. It couldn’t cause him to suffer at all. However, Lee Jeong was surprisingly shaken.

‘It is something I’ve never imagined.’

To think that swordsmanship and magic could be so harmonious...? It was something that no great martial artist or supreme magician could reproduce.

‘Is this the power of being overgeared?’

He had to admit it. This would surely be one of the ultimate combat techniques. He would’ve suffered a major loss if the power had been greater.

‘Catching a glimpse of the ultimate technique without the help of the war god...’

Lee Jeong became serious when he recalled Mercedes stating that her king was already like a god.

‘He is a harmful man.’

Grid must be killed here. If Lee Jeong didn’t completely cut down the bud here, it would be a huge threat one day. This was the moment when the confident Lee Jeong tried to counterattack after a series of strikes. He felt the heat. Then a great pain struck Lee Jeong’s back. Asmophel revealed his blooming swordsmanship, and his surprise attack was a success.

“Kuek...!”

[You have joined forces with people you absolutely trust!]

Caught in the heat that burned his intestines and evaporated his blood, Lee Jeong gritted his teeth and unleashed a new technique. He reached Grid in an instant and dug his fingers into Grid’s neck. The shield created by the First King title shattered in one blow.

“Shit!”

Where did such a person suddenly pop out from? Grid got goosebumps as he once again confirmed Lee Jeong’s strength. Even so, he wasn’t afraid. After all, he wasn’t alone.

“Kuaaaack!” Lee Jeong screamed as he tried to subdue Grid. It was because Mercedes’ White Tiger Sword pierced his side.

[The player common hidden piece, ‘Cooperative Skill’ has activated!]

‘Now!’ Grid didn’t miss the time that Mercedes earned for him.

He barely controlled his shaky vision and released a sword dance. “LInked Kill Flower Pinnacle!”

[The power of all skills have increased by 240% thanks to the Cooperative Skill!]

The Cooperative Skill was a hidden piece that occurred when linking skills with people he trusted. Grid had experienced this effect in the past with Piaro, Asmophel, and Maxong. Additionally, there was the achievement of being the first player to find it.

uncover the existence of the Cooperative

achievement has increased the power

couldn’t be ignored, even by great demons possessing high defense and health. Now it soared by several times due to the effect of the Cooperative

and his health gauge quickly fell to the bottom. He had already suffered critical injuries from dealing with

up blood. He dodged Mercedes’ next linked attack and then shook off Asmophel. His eyes were fixed on Grid as he drank a potion

don’t know. I wouldn’t be asking

He was laughing at Grid. The heir to

expelled gods. Lee Jeong laughed and opened his mouth to continue speaking just

nodded. “If it is the East Continent,

a place

jumped

nation ruled by immortal

The yangbans. Perhaps...?

Grid’s wide eyes. “Yes, they are the

how the yangbans regarded humans as

the gods’ original sins—jealousy, betrayal, deception, and so on. It was because the sins of the gods harmed humanity that the seven malignant saints fought. They

today’s gods who gave the illusion of blessing and caring for humans? There was a constant ringing sound in Grid’s ears. He was caught in extreme confusion and stared blankly at Lee Jeong. “That... Are you

forward. Lee Jeong, who had released his restraints, blocked her attack. Both of his hands were freed now, making him much

The expelled

“...”

and deprived of their rights because they were weak. They aren’t cast out

why are the seven malignant... The seven malignant saints are

are seeking help. The seven malignant saints might’ve won the past war against the

“....?”

say your

First and foremost, his

pronunciation isn’t good,” Lee Jeong said, parrying the annoyed Mercedes’ attack. Then he spoke again, “Guldu, I don’t know who among the seven malignant saints you have met, but don’t lose sight

“...?”

the expelled gods were

“...!”

grandmaster had merely stated that he could bring down the present gods by borrowing the power of the expelled gods. He never spoke about the tendencies of

peace of the flower or the beauty of the flower, are you evil? Are humans evil when using plants as fertilizer? The history of this world and the events we will go through in the

“...”

one thing is

worshipped the yangbans as gods. He recalled the daily life he went through

is easy to think of it as the difference between an owner who treats the growing plants well from time to time and an owner who constantly abuses the flower

“...”

unpleasant metaphor. Still, it was

answer. “You’re definitely... You aren’t the minion of the expelled gods. Then there is no reason

“...”

by the war god. I

felt from Lee Jeong. Well, it made sense when Grid thought of

“The seven malignant saints—are

was to bring down the present gods. Was it

snorted at Grid’s question. “Didn’t you listen to everything I’ve said? In any case, it is a matter of

of the seven malignant saints had nothing to do with him. He

understand. Go on your way.” He wouldn’t take the time to chase Lee Jeong. After all, Grid had no confidence he

“...”