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?”

blank. Why was

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

pain. You are sad. You helped us because you didn’t want

“...”

an unexpected

shout from a distance. That’s how we were able to notice and run here. In the

elves was small, meaning they couldn’t react quickly to certain situations. However, it reached a stage where excuses could no longer be given.

“...”

open his mouth. He was grateful that he was able to slightly help the

“You have suffered, Knight.”

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

“Thank you... Thank you...”

a knight. His beliefs had helped someone. Resh was comforted

“Excuse me...”

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

“Keuk...!”

pulled out

his head. “I-I didn’t know you were King Grid’s friend and

very friendly. At first glance, Grid liked Resh. For Kyle, who had killed

things did

period of time. Kyle glanced at Grid. “That... King Grid, do I

“Um...”

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

will immediately rush out and

“Good.”

Grid ordered the Sword Knights to return and finally faced Resh. “Resh, I’m ready to welcome you to the Overgeared Guild

still lacking

He was very grateful and honored by Grid’s proposal but hadn’t he experienced it today and in the Abyss?

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

strong power. He would certainly create a big disturbance. He might even

onward.” Resh was determined. “I’ll definitely become stronger and qualify to speak

look

because your talent and will

these words. He thought it might put a strain

now.”

“Why didn’t anyone help?”

Their population was small, they were faithful to their duties and didn’t easily get involved in the 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 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 time and there were all types of damages and

was dark. “Did something

Grid could infer

“Afraid?”

the 12 Te were outstanding enough that even Mercedes couldn’t take them lightly. Why did they hide deep in the forest and

Mercedes was questioning

elves stepped forward and clarified. “They just stayed away

see. It was the

Majesty... if you don’t mind, I’d like

has to do with why I came here. Among the ancient species, there is a guy called the rafflesia

Beniyaru one of the 12

was eaten? Then the others of the 12 Te were also

they can’t fight even if the 12

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 rafflesia.

rafflesia? Please refuse the request. I don’t want Your