Overgeared

“My goal for this year’s National Competition? It is to naturally win three gold medals. Huh? Haha, no. I’m still not good enough to challenge Grid. I’ll have to try an event that Grid isn’t participating in.

“My ultimate goal is to break Grid and become the new supreme one. However, the hurdle is too high this year. Maybe I’ll be able to challenge Grid next year or the year after.”

The interview contained familiar faces who had participated in the National Competition. Since public opinion around the world was conscious of Grid, the participants were also forced to mention Grid. Moreover, the more experienced the player, the more likely they were to say ‘not yet’ and that they were aiming for Grid as a goal. It wasn’t humility but an attitude close to conviction.

On the other hand, the new participants were full of ambition. Most of them were young players who had just become high rankers.

“The era of Kraugel, who was hailed the sky above the sky, ended in three years. This is the third year since Grid has become the supreme one. Just as Grid ended Kraugel’s era, this year I will end Grid’s era.”

“I started playing Satisfy because I admire Grid. It has only been three years since I started playing Satisfy, but I’m lucky enough to participate in the National Competition. Yes, I’m happy. I’m so excited to see Grid that I haven’t been able to sleep for a few days. My goal? It is to join PvP and fight against Grid. I want to leave an imprint on Grid this year and beat him next year.”

The relatively inexperienced young high rankers weren’t scared. They trusted their talent instead of shrinking back in front of Grid. These players burned with a sense of challenge. Although they might not be convinced that they could go beyond Grid, they believed they had enough talent to make him nervous.

Of course, the public didn’t laugh at them. They were still immature at the moment, but it was unknown as to whether they could really surpass Grid in the next few years.

“My goal is to regain France’s honor...”

The interviews continued.

The public cheered on their participants and raised their expectations for the National Competition. In this year’s National Competition, what would be the highlights and the dramatic stories? How many heroes would be created, and how many geniuses would appear? Who would be called a rising star, and how terribly would the final boss, Grid, destroy them?

-Wow.

-Amazing.

The viewers were immersed in the opening video. They were filled with high expectations as it headed into the second half and were soon shocked. The War God Ares, the second player king after Grid, filled the screen.

“I want to prove that I might be third-rate in comparison to Grid now, but one day, I will become a first-rate person comparable to Grid. Additionally, our Valhalla is the only rival of the Overgeared Kingdom.”

Scott, Luck, Helil, Stima, and so on—the camera scanned the faces of Valhalla’s representatives. This thrilled the audience in the chat. Many people interpreted that this year’s National Competition would be different from the previous National Competitions that were swept clean by the Overgeared members.

In the midst of the turmoil...

“I think they have to go beyond me first.”

The video was dark, and the voice that spoke was low. The scene was then replaced. The camera showed a hawk flying in the blue sky before reversing and focusing on top of an unnamed mountain. A dopo embroidered with a yellow dragon fluttered in the wind.

-Ah...

-His presence itself is wonderful.

The viewers were excited. A man with long, black hair stood on the cliff. It was none other than Sword Saint Kraugel.

“I want to tell you to challenge me before challenging Grid,” Kraugel gave this warning to all participants before drawing his sword, and the sword split the world in half.

Then a huge royal castle appeared. The camera passed through a corridor lined with red carpet and showed Grid sitting on the throne. The legendary knight Mercedes and legendary farmer Piaro, who were familiar to viewers, stood on his left and right. Grid’s presence was no less overwhelming than Kraugel’s, and the viewers gulped unknowingly. As he gazed at the camera, Grid slowly opened his mouth and said, “So boring.”

“Huh?” The host’s voice was heard for the first time. She was very flustered.

Grid continued speaking, “What is the use of participating in a competition without an opponent? For me, the National Competition is a waste of time, nothing more and nothing less.”

“...!”

that wasn’t in the script had occurred, and the flustered host asked urgently, “Are you saying you

Nod.

head and stared at the camera, the corners of his mouth rising. It was a

Sword Saint to ripen

***

opening video finished with Grid’s

he wouldn’t participate

demon king and

medal rewards? How can

the demon king once. Doesn’t that mean

any new events this year similar to the Demon

Grid is serious about not

wouldn’t

Grid is the highlight of the

without Grid? ㅋㅋ

public’s response went through

officially acknowledged Grid’s refusal, the media became upset. People gave opinions on what a National Competition without the supreme one meant, giving the example that Kraugel hadn’t participated in the 1st National Competition. They clashed with those who

The bottom line was:

The main character of this

It was like this.

supreme one at the time. This hinted at the emergence of a

members and Ares’

Kraugel was so great that it filled in the gaps Grid

***

clear that Grid has given up his right to foster the

the protagonist to Kraugel, who was once his rival. He is

revive

the national stage to his competitors. This made his popularity soar. He might not be participating in the National Competition, but Grid received more proposals from companies to be their

Competition and gave up all

spoke such cheap

told the truth, so you

end of last year’s National Competition, Kraugel had studied under Kirinus for nearly three years in game time. He became stronger rapidly by mastering the

wasn’t much different from last year. His training strengthened all types of special stats, and he acquired new skills, resulting in a significant increase in combat power. However, his level

Grid’s enemy, but it wasn’t enough.

‘Next year is definitely...’

[Your level has risen.]

less than a month until the 5th National Competition. Kraugel finally left Kirinus’ hut and visited the hunting

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[Fenrir’s Cloak]

[Rating: Epic (Growth)

Durability: 285/285 Defense: 190

is reduced

resistances are increased by

a low probability of part of the cloak turning into bats when hit. The cloak’s durability and options will remain the same, and the bats will attack the targets perceived as enemies. The bats will deal 500 fixed damage to the target and disturb

to a legendary rating, the wearer can summoned Vampire Marquis