Overgeared

“Pant. Pant.”

Resh was swept away by the explosion. The moment he resurrected, he started running back to the World Tree’s Forest. Naturally, he knew that he couldn’t help even if he went there. It might even be too late by the time he arrived.

‘However.’

Resh didn’t worry about his stamina. Arriving at the forest was his task so he ran constantly.

‘I have to catch Kyle’s eye for a moment to create a gap.’

It would be a very small gap. Still, that variable could be a strength for someone. Of course, it was too optimistic. Nevertheless, it was the right thing to do even if there was only a 0.01% chance. This was a knight.

“Grid!”

Resh shouted once he finally arrived at the World Tree’s Forest.

“Mercedes!”

His voice grew louder as he followed the traces of destruction and approached the scene of the battle.

“Asmophel!”

Resh was desperate. Lee Jeong and Kyle were monsters. It might be different if the battle was with Lee Jeong and Mercedes alone, but Kyle was resurrected. They would never be easy opponents for Grid.

“Grid...!”

Resh prayed. He prayed and prayed for them to be safe. Then suddenly...

“Ah...”

He arrived at the scene, and then he saw it.

“I will keep that in mind!!”

Kyle was bowing in front of Grid.

“...??”

“Eh? It is Resh.”

What was this? Grid’s group was intact, the war god followers had disappeared without a trace, and Kyle was lying flat on his face. Grid waved to Resh, who was stunned by the unexpected sight. “Resh, were you acting with them?”

Grid knew that Resh was Dulandal’s knight. He had heard the story in person and after exploring the Abyss with Resh and Coke, Grid knew that Resh had opened up affinity with Dulandal as part of the quest reward.

“That’s correct. I, also, the elves...”

Resh didn’t say many words. It was Dulandal’s command and Kyle’s coercion that forced him to invade the forest. He couldn’t bear to hurt the elves. Resh didn’t make these excuses. He had chosen to be Dulandal’s knight and it was true that he killed the elves in the other small forests before arriving here at the World Tree’s Forest.

“...”

Resh lowered his head. He was heartbroken when he saw the miserable faces of the elf survivors, who had no more than 10 people left. Then an unexpected person came to Resh’s side. It was one of the surviving elves. Once again, she had lost precious friends and family to humans. She hated and cursed humans yet she held Resh’s trembling hands.

“Thank you, Human.”

“...What?”

Why was she thanking

here.” Resh confessed. He was prepared to be

be in emotional pain. You are sad. You helped us because

“...”

was an

to the very flustered Resh, “I heard your shout from a distance. That’s how we were able to

couldn’t react quickly to

“...”

He was grateful that he was able to slightly help the elves and was moved by

“You have suffered, Knight.”

Resh felt all types of emotions surging in his heart. He clutched Grid’s big hand tightly and started

“Thank you... Thank you...”

to keep his conviction as a knight. His beliefs had helped someone. Resh was comforted by this fact and

“Excuse me...”

Resh’s side. Resh was terrified after seeing him. A murderer who was deeply intoxicated with the providence of power. Even so,

“Keuk...!”

pulled out his

sorry.” Kyle was one step ahead and bowed his head. “I-I didn’t know you were King Grid’s friend

Resh was very friendly. At first glance, Grid liked Resh. For Kyle,

things

and tone had completely changed in a short period of time. Kyle glanced at Grid. “That... King Grid, do I just

“Um...”

he sent Kyle away like this. Still, what could he do? The elves’ grudge against Kyle would have to be repaid by themselves. Grid nodded after

will immediately rush

“Good.”

almost like he was running away. Grid ordered the Sword Knights to return and finally faced

still lacking a

honored by Grid’s proposal but hadn’t he experienced it today and in the Abyss? He was too weak. He didn’t deserve to be at the place where

anything else...” A bitter smile spread on Resh’s

he was dangerous because of his strong power. He would certainly create a big disturbance. He might even send Resh on such a terrible mission again.

and qualify to speak to Dulandal.

will look forward

it because

thought it might put a strain on

now.”

“Why didn’t anyone help?”

others. In particular, the 12 Te were supposed to defend their kin. They didn’t intervene in the events that occurred at

“Did

the case.” Grid could infer the cause. “I’m sure they’re

“Afraid?”

elves were a strong race. In particular, the 12 Te were outstanding enough that even Mercedes couldn’t take them lightly.

when Mercedes

stepped forward and clarified. “They just stayed

It was the order of the world

don’t mind, I’d like to know

I came here. Among the ancient species, there

one of

others of the 12

even

cave cricket by exhausting her Origin True Energy. How much sacrifice would she have to make to face the rafflesia. She was honestly

the world tree ask you to fight the rafflesia? Please refuse the request.