Overgeared

“It is too bad. It’s really disappointing.”

The Koreans watching the videos of the war between the Overgeared Kingdom and Gauss Kingdom were sighing. The bigger Grid became, the more people expressed their regret. Their age group was also significantly higher. They were in the mid-50s to early 70s. This was the generation that witnessed and experienced the days when South Korea reigned as the pinnacle of e-sports.

“A gamer’s best days are short...”

There was a time when South Korea won games whenever a competition was held. The time when they were disgraced and condemned for being the runner-up at competitions did exist. However, this golden age was short. The e-sports myth of South Korea ended in 15 years after succumbing to the power of capital of the United States, Europe, and China.

As talented people born and raised in South Korea started pouring their passions and talents in overseas league matches, the level of overseas games quickly overtook South Korea. By the time Satisfy was released years later, South Korea had already fallen into a position where it was considered a ‘country weak in gaming.’

Then five years ago, a comet called Grid appeared. Grid brought up memories for those in their 50s, 60s, and 70s who had to gradually move away from games to become someone’s parents. He resurrected the glory of the past and restored the pride that the people lost.

This was a virtual reality game played by two billion people. Satisfy had developed into a market many times larger than soccer, baseball, basketball, and rugby combined and South Koreans were happy in the past few years thanks to Grid. Nevertheless, the generation that had already lost its glory once knew that someone’s era couldn’t last forever.

“He should be active when he is still in his prime...”

“That’s right...”

Compared to other sports, gaming had a very short heyday for players. Usually, those who were in their mid-20s were considered to be old. Grid had already passed 30. It wouldn’t be strange if he lost his title of supreme one.

People were disappointed when Grid declared that he wouldn’t participate in the National Competition. It was unsettling that Grid’s prime could end in the next year or so. The moment that Grid’s prime ended, South Korea would never become first or second at the National Competition again.

He showed an overwhelming strength this year and it was the year when he should participate in the National Competition...

Many people were anxious. In addition to Grid, South Korea was packed with talents such as Yura, Peak Sword, Coke, and Eat Spicy Jokbal. However, the number of players was very small compared to the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, and other powers. Furthermore, Peak Sword and Eat Spicy Jokbal were older than Grid and they were likely to become less active in a few years. South Korea might miss one of the few opportunities to win the National Competition...

As people’s concerns deepened, news started pouring out.

-(Breaking) South America’s top ranker has become a Korean citizen?

-(Breaking) The Ministry of Justice, under the Presidential Decree, will issue a special naturalization to Jishuka.

-It is in accordance with Article 7, Paragraph 1, Measure 3 of the Nationality Act.

-(Breaking) Godly Archer Jishuka is a genius... she already speaks Korean at a native level. Her amazing Korean proficiency seemed to have a significant impact on the review.

-The Patriotic Association is thankful for the government’s quick response.

“...Wow.”

“Noona, I’m dead.”

The concerns of those who confirmed the news were swept away like they were lies. Despite being a normal class, Jishuka was considered to be one of the strongest high rankers. The first that a high ranker had become a Korean citizen seemed to lift the gloom that had been hanging over South Korea. The Internet was also in an uproar.

-A new South Korea. A country that holds the two top beauties in the world.

-The country of beauty.

-Even in this century, South Korea seems to have superior genes.

-Control your mind. It is Grid’s genes, not South Korea’s genes, that are superior.

-...

-...

***

my father

the vampire army that demanded blood were already the Overgeared King’s subordinates. King Nemesis heard the incredible news and came to a

Grid was just a lucky king. The

to become a king through all sorts of miracles. Since miracles were originally derived from luck, the king had lowered the concept of a miracle. In retrospect, they were destined to be kings from the moment they were born. Weren’t they the greatest beneficiary of luck? Was he blinded

learned from the Eternal Kingdom’s destruction. Many

was irreversible. All that remained was the last fight. King Nemesis returned to the palace and wore armor. It wasn’t a ceremonial ornament but

situation of

still tied up in

of power does the Fold Kingdom have to prevent the march of

ability of 1st Prince Shining is more

favored by the Overgeared King

once again proved that the miracle called the Overgeared Kingdom came from skill, not luck. In the end, the previous king’s assessment was wrong. However,

and drinking fruit wine with a relaxed expression. She didn’t seem at all agitated by the news of

more disadvantageous then when

Don’t worry

great magicians alone. She was satisfied with

tough war but I

“Thank you, Sir Goldhit...”

Goldhit’s true intentions. King Nemesis believed that Goldhit had come to repay the old favor to Gauss. This was a misunderstanding. A monster who

‘Braham...’

smile appeared on Goldhit’s face. She knew the relationship between Grid and Braham and easily deduced that the resurrected Braham would be

she was worried that her bad relationship with Grid would become a barrier. Secondly, she wanted to witness Braham’s skills. Thirdly, she wanted to

“Yoho! Yohohoho...!”

Lilis had never

would surely be enlightened. In addition, Braham wouldn’t turn away from her, who was Lilis’ disciple. The relationship between Braham

***

road is

we need to move

“What? To that extent?”

stop by Karas first for a full-fledged East Continent

too quickly because the road isn’t cleaned properly... I

like them can fly on a wyvern and arrive in no

taken out

“Why?”

sky and became monsters become jealous

If I knew this then I would

“That is suicide.”

heard from the group walking. North was the direction that Kentrick headed alone. She heard rumors that it was a place

in the north contain community of monsters that are incomparable to the steel jiangshi. In particular, the bosses of each community are

beginning town is over level 400...? Is that real? Isn’t it too

normal reaction. Boss monsters level 400 or high could only be met in the top dungeons of the West Continent. The man who explained it to the

I came to the East Continent before Pangea

“Yes.”

in

“Oh?”

he stopped at

“...?”

except for the big poisonous rat community cleared by Grid. It is the north that can’t be explored at all. So don’t say anything.

“...!”

couldn’t challenge. She wanted to go back and help Kentrick but she didn’t have