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

coming here.” Resh confessed. He was prepared to be blamed

sad. You helped us because you didn’t want to repeat the same

“...”

was an

how we were able to notice and run here. In

small, meaning they couldn’t react quickly to certain situations. However, it

“...”

he was able to slightly help the elves and

“You have suffered, Knight.”

smiled as he roughly grasped what happened and shook Resh’s hand. Resh felt all types of

“Thank you... Thank you...”

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

“Excuse me...”

new person approached 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. Kyle, the lightning god,

“Keuk...!”

pulled out

“I-I didn’t know you were King Grid’s friend and dared

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

things did he

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

“Um...”

he do? The elves’ grudge against Kyle would have to be repaid by themselves. Grid nodded after

I will immediately rush out and report to

“Good.”

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 you to the Overgeared Guild at

lacking

it today and in the Abyss? He was

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

certainly create a big disturbance. He might even send Resh on such a terrible mission again. Nevertheless, Resh couldn’t betray his master. It was because he was

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 forward to

do it because your talent and will

He thought it might put

going now.”

“Why didn’t anyone help?”

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

expression was dark. “Did something

Grid could infer the cause.

“Afraid?”

trampled every time but 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 hide

happened when Mercedes

cowards,” the elves stepped forward and clarified. “They just stayed away at

It was the order

don’t mind, I’d like

why I came here. Among the ancient species, there is a guy

one of the

Then the others of

they can’t fight even if

her Origin True Energy. How much sacrifice would she have to make to face

fight the rafflesia? Please refuse the request.