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.’

because his transcendent status told him that

up the opportunity to

out like a tent. A small street in Reinhardt turned into a spherical shape. The nervously watching Mercedes and Noe disappeared from Grid’s field

‘Barrier?’

the outside. It was definitely a barrier. Some named boss monsters had this ability, and Biban definitely had it. Biban smiled

This is possible with

easy for a

“.....”

It felt sharp. It felt like his wrist would be cut off the moment he touched it. It was clear that this

person obsessed

that was superior than

energy that

vaguely inferred Biban’s identity and asked this question, “...Senior,

Biban. I am the 2nd generation

he had been hit by a hammer. Sword Saint Muller had lived hundreds of years ago. How

treat a living person as a

of Wisdom a gathering of

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

legends of the previous generation present? For example,

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

shook his head. “How can

are certain

Did you want revenge after

“Kuek...”

of Wisdom must know Pagma well

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

“What is the price?”

is a torn soul that will wander through hell in eternity suffering. That is the fate of those who contract

“...!”

Pagma not know this before signing the contract with Baal? No, he had to

such

Braham, Pagma was determined to take on all his sins and fight alone, even in life and death. The more Grid knew, the more pitiful Pagma

my friends and rely on them.’ Grid gritted his teeth. He

Your grudge against him must be very deep. Still, what meaning is there in resenting the dead?

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

to demonstrate your skills because you have already proven yourself. The

“Help?”

for the Pioneer. In the future, the members of the tower will

“...!”

will

began the moment Biban drew

Test is

[Sparring mode is activated!]

[9th’s Test]

[Difficulty: ???

Tower of Wisdom, Biban is assessing your

you best to get a

spar. It is

Quest Clear Rewards:

if eliminated within 10

Pill’ if you last more

if you last more than

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

when they met him. Yet Grid showed little

the Matchless Heart

my technique. If you keep honing it, you will get a

“...!”

Pill. I’ve never had a Pioneer last

did the last

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

‘I guess.’