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?”

was blank. Why was she

prepared to be blamed

You helped us because you didn’t

“...”

an

very flustered Resh, “I heard your shout from a distance. That’s how we were able to notice and run here. In the end,

scene until the end. The World Tree’s Forest might be wide and the number of elves was small, meaning they couldn’t react quickly to certain

“...”

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

“You have suffered, Knight.”

felt all types of emotions surging in his heart. He clutched Grid’s big

“Thank you... Thank you...”

knight. His beliefs had helped someone. Resh was comforted by this

“Excuse me...”

intoxicated with the providence of power. Even so, his fearsome skills were undeniable.

“Keuk...!”

reflexively pulled out

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

attitude towards Resh was very friendly. At first glance, Grid liked Resh. For Kyle, who had killed Resh like a bug,

horrible things did

shocked. Kyle’s attitude and tone had completely changed in a short period

“Um...”

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

rush out and

“Good.”

Kyle left without looking back. It was almost like he was running away. Grid ordered the Sword Knights

still lacking

proposal but hadn’t he experienced it today and in the Abyss? He was too weak. He didn’t deserve

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

strong power. He would certainly create a big disturbance. He might even send Resh on such a

from today onward.” Resh was determined. “I’ll definitely become stronger and qualify to speak to Dulandal. I think that If I stay near Prince Dulandal, it would definitely benefit

will look

surely do it because your

back these words. He thought it

I’m going now.” Resh finally

“Why didn’t anyone help?”

of others. In particular, the 12 Te were supposed to defend their kin. They didn’t intervene in the events that occurred at the edges of the forest, yet they still didn’t come despite how severe the case was this time. The battle had lasted for a long

dark. “Did something happen to

infer

“Afraid?”

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

happened when Mercedes was questioning

and clarified. “They just

was the

don’t mind,

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

Beniyaru one of

Then the others of the 12 Te

they can’t fight even if

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

you to fight the rafflesia? Please refuse the request.