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.

are the first person to uncover the

has increased the power of your

great demons possessing high defense and health. Now it soared by several times due to

gauge quickly fell to the bottom.

shook off Asmophel. His eyes were

don’t know. I wouldn’t be

Jeong burst out laughing. He wasn’t laughing at his situation. He was laughing at Grid. The heir to Pagma’s Swordsmanship

minion of the expelled gods. Lee Jeong laughed and opened his mouth to continue speaking just before Grid’s patience ran out, “Do you know that there is another

nodded. “If it is the

a place called

jumped

is a nation

The yangbans. Perhaps...?

Jeong smiled as he stared into Grid’s wide eyes. “Yes, they

Grid had already experienced how the yangbans regarded humans as insignificant. Thus, he

denied the gods and rebelled was the gods’ original sins—jealousy, betrayal, deception, and so on. It was because the sins of the gods harmed humanity that the

humans? There was a constant ringing sound in Grid’s ears. He was caught in extreme confusion

Jeong laughed again. Mercedes witnessed Grid’s red face and flew forward. Lee Jeong, who had released his restraints, blocked her attack. Both of his hands were freed now,

The expelled gods

“...”

because they were weak. They aren’t cast out noble beings who

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

seven malignant saints might’ve won the past war

“....?”

say your

name so casually. First and foremost,

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 of the main

“...?”

that the

“...!”

was no such thing. The grandmaster had merely stated that he could bring down the present gods by borrowing the power of

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 future are

“...”

one thing

in the East Continent. Like everyone else there, he had worshipped the yangbans as gods. He recalled the daily life he went through hundreds of years ago. The emotions he felt after reaching

present gods are better than the expelled gods. It is easy to think of it as the difference between an owner

“...”

unpleasant metaphor. Still, it was so appropriate

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

“...”

Lee Jeong. I am one of the Triad who explored the mysteries presented by

deep grudge could be felt from Lee Jeong. Well, it made sense when

finally asked, “The seven malignant saints—are they

must know the tendencies of the yangbans. Nevertheless, he wanted to cooperate with them. His only reason was to bring down the present gods. Was

I’ve said? In any case, it is

seven malignant saints

all, Grid had no confidence he could fight Lee Jeong and win without any sacrifices. “Oh,

“...”