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

desert battle and visited the tomb of King Cactus. The Overgeared King caused damage to the 90,000 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 a

me that Grid was just a lucky king. The truth is

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

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

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

situation

that they are still tied up

power does the Fold Kingdom have to prevent the march

Prince

ones 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, all the

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

more disadvantageous then when we

Don’t worry about

the magician king who was rumored to overwhelm 10 great magicians alone. She was

a tough war but I will

“Thank you, Sir Goldhit...”

come to repay the old favor to Gauss. This was a misunderstanding. A monster who sacrificed

‘Braham...’

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

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...!”

had never

be enlightened. In addition, Braham wouldn’t turn away from her, who was

***

road is

we need to move for

“What? To that extent?”

the jiangshi, encountered a new setback. They needed to stop by Karas first for a full-fledged East Continent adventure but the distance was far more than they expected and

tired too quickly because the road isn’t cleaned properly... I have to walk almost all day and

time, I'm envious of billionaires. People like them can fly on a

be taken out

“Why?”

to the sky and became monsters become jealous when they

knew this then

“That is suicide.”

direction that Kentrick headed alone. She heard rumors that it was a place full of monsters but she thought it wouldn’t be a big challenge for Kentrick, who had killed the steel jiangshi. Still,

monster communities in the north contain community of monsters that are incomparable to the steel jiangshi. In

Is that real? Isn’t it too exaggerated,

met in the top

tell you about how I came

“Yes.”

you know that Grid succeeded in

“Oh?”

stopped

“...?”

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 north that

“...!”

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 wanted to go back and help Kentrick but she didn’t have the power to help anyone. If she was there, she would just disturb