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.

-...

-...

***

think my father was

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

me that Grid was just a lucky

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 by his

learned from the Eternal Kingdom’s destruction. Many things should’ve been corrected when the

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

the situation of the

are still tied

of power does the Fold Kingdom have

Prince Shining is more

favored by the Overgeared King are

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

a hard expression as he glanced at his last hope. It was an eight year old child. A young girl with blonde hair was sitting down and drinking fruit wine with a relaxed expression. She didn’t seem at all agitated by the news of the defeat. Even the Overgeared army would be ridiculous to the monster of the tower

more disadvantageous then when we first made

Don’t worry about

alone. She was satisfied with the new body

war but I will

“Thank you, Sir Goldhit...”

unaware of Goldhit’s true intentions. King Nemesis believed that Goldhit had come to repay the old favor to

‘Braham...’

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

reason she had no direct contact with the Overgeared Kingdom was because 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 properly punish Grid who had turned her disciples

“Yoho! Yohohoho...!”

something her teacher Lilis had never learned.

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

***

the road is

to move for another

“What? To that extent?”

by Karas first for a full-fledged East Continent adventure but the

properly... I have to

them can fly on a

be taken out carelessly in

“Why?”

and became monsters

I knew this then

“That is suicide.”

from the group walking. North was the direction that Kentrick headed alone. She heard rumors that it was a place full of monsters but she thought it

incomparable to the steel jiangshi. In particular,

over level 400...? Is that real? Isn’t it

normal reaction. Boss monsters level 400 or high could only be met in the top dungeons of

you about how I came to the East Continent before Pangea was

“Yes.”

in capturing a community at that

“Oh?”

he stopped

“...?”

the other communities afterwards. It has been a few years and all communities are intact except for the big poisonous rat community cleared by Grid. It is the

“...!”

sank. Kentrick might be strong but wasn’t he alone? She was worried about Kentrick challenging a monster community that even Grid couldn’t challenge. She