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?”

mind was blank. Why was

He was prepared to be blamed and resented, yet the elf only held

pain. You are sad. You helped us because you

“...”

was an unexpected

distance. That’s how we were able to notice

number of elves was small, meaning they couldn’t react quickly to certain situations. However, it reached a stage where excuses could no longer be given. The benefactors of the surviving elves were humans, not their fellow elves. It was Resh

“...”

red and he was unable to open his mouth. He was grateful that he was able to slightly help the elves and was moved by Mercedes returning

“You have suffered, Knight.”

what happened and shook Resh’s hand. Resh felt all types of emotions surging in his heart. He clutched

“Thank you... Thank you...”

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

“Excuse me...”

terrified after seeing him. A murderer who was deeply intoxicated with the

“Keuk...!”

reflexively pulled out his

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

Kyle, who had killed Resh

horrible things

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

“Um...”

bit sorry for the elves if 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 a moment of distress. He was conscious of the Sword Knights and whispered secretly into Kyle’s ear, “Observe the dynamics of the Abyss and Dulandal. If they ever want to harm the Overgeared Kingdom... you

course. I will immediately rush out and report to Your

“Good.”

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

lacking a

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

bitter smile spread on Resh’s face. “...I already

disturbance. He might even send Resh on such a terrible mission again. Nevertheless, Resh couldn’t betray his

stronger and qualify to speak to Dulandal. I think that If I stay near Prince Dulandal,

look forward

do it because

words. He thought

now.” Resh finally

“Why didn’t anyone help?”

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

dark. “Did

case.” Grid could infer the cause.

“Afraid?”

it since they were trampled every time but the elves were a strong race. In particular, the 12 Te were outstanding enough that even Mercedes

happened when Mercedes was questioning

and clarified. “They just stayed away at the command of Mother

the order of the world

you don’t mind,

here. Among the ancient species, there is a guy called the rafflesia

one of the

was eaten? Then the others of the

can’t fight even if the

gulped. She had barely fought the cave cricket by exhausting her Origin True Energy. How much sacrifice would she have to make to face the

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