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 she

He was prepared to be blamed

sad. You helped us because you didn’t want

“...”

an unexpected

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

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 situations. However, it

“...”

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.”

grasped what happened and shook Resh’s hand. Resh felt all types of emotions surging

“Thank you... Thank you...”

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

“Excuse me...”

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

“Keuk...!”

pulled out

was one step ahead and bowed his head. “I-I

For Kyle, who had killed Resh like a bug, he had to

things did

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

“Um...”

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

course. I will immediately rush out and report to Your

“Good.”

Kyle left without looking back. It was almost like he was running away. Grid ordered the Sword Knights to return and finally faced Resh. “Resh, I’m ready to welcome

lacking

it today and in the Abyss? He was too weak. He didn’t deserve to be

spread

a person lacking in character. Nevertheless, he was dangerous because of his strong power. He would certainly create a big disturbance. He might

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,

will look

because your talent

words. He thought

I’m going now.” Resh

“Why didn’t anyone help?”

knew the elves' circumstances. 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

“Did

infer

“Afraid?”

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

Mercedes

Te aren’t cowards,” the elves stepped forward and clarified. “They just stayed away at the command of

It was the order of the

you don’t mind, I’d like to

to do with why I came here. Among the

one of the 12

eaten? Then the others of the 12

fight even if

meant the rafflesia was stronger than 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

tree ask you to fight the rafflesia? Please refuse the request. I don’t want Your