Overgeared

“Why are you telling me this now?”

Did he think that good news was waiting for him? It was a waste of time and energy. There was only one moment of relief before the anger rose. Grid exploded while Biban asked in a bewildered manner, “Why are you arguing with me? You aren’t even giving me a chance to talk?”

“Didn’t you have plenty of time to talk?”

“I didn’t know your identity, so I couldn’t bring it up.”

“I think you spoke very well from the beginning.”

“It was a mistake I made because I was a bit excited.”

“Is there a law that you can’t commit a mistake twice?”

“It seems you don’t know who I am. Do you think a great man like me would repeat the same mistake?”

“Such a great man didn’t even know my identity?”

“Ah, young children shouldn’t speak.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Hah...” Biban clicked his tongue. He was already annoyed from talking to Grid. ‘I’m tired of dealing with unruly children.’

It was similar to being disgusted by someone similar to him.

Grid’s head was pounding as he shook his head. ‘I didn’t expect to get this quest.’

Look for himself—it was a completely easy quest. He could obtain the reward by creating Greed and then giving the remaining insane dragon iron to the tower. The reward was even a dragon scale.

‘Huhuhu.’

The dragons were absolute creatures that reigned over all the species in this world, and they had power comparable to that of a god. A dragon scale was the ultimate production material that went beyond the breath of a sacred creature or the byproducts of the great demon. He had ignored it because there had been no way to obtain it, but now there was a new acquisition route. Grid was filled with joy when he imagined himself armed with a dragon set.

‘By that time, I can beat Garam easily.’

In fact, Grid had felt despair when Biban first appeared. New strong people kept emerging endlessly. He wondered if raising his strength was really worth it when people as strong or stronger than Garam kept constantly appearing. If he worked every moment of his life to become stronger only to remain weak, why did he bother struggling?

Then at this moment, Grid regained his motivation. He learned that he had a strange fate with Biban, and this despair turned to hope.

‘Won’t he be suspicious if I hand over the insane dragon iron right here?’

There was no time limit on the quest. It was wiser to clear it at the right time. Determination flashed in Grid’s eyes as he bowed politely. “Thank you for the assignment. I will resolve the mission as soon as possible and live up to the tower’s expectations.”

“The Tower of Wisdom and the Pioneer have a relationship of cooperation. There is no need to act like you are below me. Well, thank you for being polite to your seniors.” Biban, who had just been showing a bad expression, was now smiling. He was a simple person, and staying angry wasn’t part of his personality.

“I listened well. I will leave to do the mission, so I’ll see you at the tower next time.”

“I am very satisfied with that active attitude. I can really feel a hero’s spirit.”

“Thank you for the compliment. Then I’m going...”

“Wait,” Biban called out to Grid who was about to leave. “Shouldn’t you hear the location of the tower before leaving? Take it.”

[You have obtained the map to the Tower of Wisdom!]

“Thank you.”

“Also.”

“...?”

[I have to measure the strength of the Pioneer according to the tower’s tradition. It is something the Pioneer will experience while climbing the tower, but now that the situation is like this, I will do an abbreviated version. You are a swordsman, so you are extremely lucky to spar with me.]

“I see...”

Grid didn’t know Biban’s identity. It was because the second generation Sword Saint wasn’t well-known among the people. He was a figure from far in the past, and few people were interested in the second generation Sword Saint when Sword Saint Muller was known as the ‘strongest of all time.’

Grid instinctively knew this was a big opportunity. It was because his transcendent status told

up

in Reinhardt turned into a spherical shape. The nervously watching

‘Barrier?’

monsters had this ability, and Biban definitely had it. Biban smiled as if he liked Grid’s surprised response and explained,

possible with

easy for a great person

“.....”

wall of the space. It felt sharp. It felt like his wrist would be cut off the moment he touched it. It was clear that this huge tent consisted of thousands or tens of thousands of

obsessed with

that was superior

use of sword energy that ordinary people couldn’t

asked this question, “...Senior, who

name is Biban. I am the 2nd

was shocked like he had been hit by a hammer. Sword Saint Muller had lived hundreds of

a living

the Tower of Wisdom a gathering

elderly people who feet lonely and decided to leave the world. Well, that doesn’t mean we are like old people. We are fighting

legends of the previous generation present?

his friend, Braham, for the sake of world peace and insulted the other legends by turning them into death knights. Even so, Grid was thankful to Pagma. The reason Grid’s current self existed was Pagma’s Rare Book. Additionally, Grid was sympathetic toward Pagma. His image of being betrayed by the gods and fighting for the world alone remained vivid in Grid’s mind. Grid wanted to meet Pagma. He wanted to at

shook his head. “How can someone who is dead climb the

are certain he

revenge

“Kuek...”

Tower of Wisdom must know Pagma well to say he stabbed someone in

alive. Baal’s Contractor isn’t free from Baal’s gaze, so the tower would stay away from him.” Biban’s expression was bitter. “Well, don’t

“What is the price?”

torn soul that will wander through hell in eternity suffering. That

“...!”

this before signing the contract with Baal? No, he had to know. He knew and contracted

such

take on all his sins and fight alone, even in life

rely on them.’ Grid gritted his teeth. He

misunderstood. “Being mad to the extent of gritting your teeth... Your grudge against him must be very deep. Still, what meaning is there in resenting the dead? Stay calm and restore your

expression in his eyes. Then he asked a question, “Didn’t you say you were going to measure my skills? If you feel that my skills are below par, will I be disqualified from the position of

skills because you have already proven yourself. The tower completely trusts the Pioneer. We just want to help the

“Help?”

legends. You can think of the Tower of Wisdom as a place of succession for the Pioneer. In the

“...!”

I will

the moment Biban drew

9th’s Test

[Sparring mode is activated!]

[9th’s Test]

[Difficulty: ???

seat of the Tower of Wisdom, Biban is assessing your

best to

the spar. It is considered to be an elimination when you enter the

Quest Clear Rewards:

eliminated within

of a ‘Dragon Pill’ if you

Heart Technique ’ if you last more

Pill is a miraculous medicine made from a dragon’s heart. You just have to hold on for 10

all showed wild expressions when they met him. Yet Grid showed little interest in the Dragon

is the Matchless

honing it, you will get a sword energy

“...!”

never had a Pioneer last more than 10

did the

are conscious of Kraugel. It is good to be young. Unfortunately, he didn't last more than

‘I guess.’