Overgeared

Reinhardt was creating the largest smithy complex on the continent. There were thousands of chimneys endlessly emitting smoke so the landscape of Reinhardt was reminiscent of England during the Industrial Revolution. However, Reinhardt had Sticks. As an elementalist, he worked with the wind elementals to purify Reinhardt’s air. Therefore, Reinhardt’s air and sky were always clear.

“This is what Yang Fei said...”

A golden wheat field stretching out under the blue sky.

The smile didn’t leave Irene’s face as she walked with Grid along a picturesque landscape. She talked about what happened while Grid was away and seemed happier than anyone else in the world.

‘How can she be so good?’

She must be lonely but Irene only talked about happy things. This nature once again touched Grid’s heart. Lord being 13 years old now proved the passage of time. It was worrying that Irene carried this alone and tried hard not to express her anxiety and sadness to Grid.

‘She is crying alone in places I can’t see.’

Irene was strong. She was a mother and a queen, after all. However, she had been kidnapped by the Yatan Church and she was particularly vulnerable to loneliness and anxiety.

“......”

Irene suddenly turned her head toward Grid. She noticed that Grid’s gaze was on the faint wrinkles around her eyes. She covered her eyes with an embarrassed expression only for Grid to hold her chin and turn her head. Then he caressed her wrinkles and pledged, “We will live the same amount of years.”

“Your Majesty...?”

“I won’t make you lonely.”

Berith's Skin Mask still had eight durability left. This meant that there were at least eight chances to give Irene divinity. Irene would surely build up her own divinity. The determined Grid shared a deep hug with Irene.

***

“Wow. I don’t know whose son you are but you’re really amazing.”

It was after splitting up with Irene, who decided to participate in a Rebecca Church event. Grid came to the training center to meet Lord and clicked his tongue. Lord will be 14 years old in a few months’ time and his status window wasn’t normal.

In addition to expanding his basic combat skills such as swordsmanship, archery, spearmanship, and body skills, the proficiency of special skills such as Daluka's Methods, the elven racial skills, and Lantier’s Methods had increased significantly. He even increased the levels of passive skills such as Insight and Wise Man’s Wisdom, where experience played an important role.

The knowledge stat, Irene’s excellent discipline, and Sticks’ teachings seemed to have played a big role.

‘By the way, why did the rank of the Overwhelming Charm skill rise?’

Charm was a concept that could be acquired. People tried to raise their own charm by correcting their words, controlling their emotions, and dressing up their appearance. However, Lord’s Overwhelming Charm wasn’t ordinary. The basic rating was S rated and it was a skill, not a stat. The S rating meant that men, women, the old, and the young all had good feelings toward him, but it wasn’t good news if it reached the SS rating.

“What if he gets kidnapped?”

Grid was genuinely worried about this when someone emerged from Lord’s shadow. It was the appearance of Faker, who now handled shadows as skillfully as Kasim.

“Don’t worry, Lord’s side is guarded by the Overgeared Shadows.”

Faker had been solely focused on his training and the protection of the Overgeared Kingdom. He had mastered the essence of Lantier and was growing rapidly, making him the final weapon of the Overgeared Kingdom. Grid was the only one in the Overgeared Guild with better personal skills than Faker. Grid was relieved that Faker was by Lord’s side and told him, “Thank you for everything.”

that I

trusting me and

add this but he was embarrassed.

Dragon Set with the Blue Dragon’s Breaths

his shoulders. He smiled as he headed to the dining room. Yet what

Sua told

“Aunt Sua said.”

“Aunt Sua...”

...It was always Sua.

the first time in ages. He used Open Potential and showed off

***

“Is that all?”

“Yes.”

“As expected...”

penalty of the skin mask. However, even Sticks and Braham couldn’t give any suggestions to Grid. In the

wasn’t helpful at all. They didn’t dare do

to use it

had even been working for the past five days. He hadn’t been able to rest at all because he

a few days. He wanted to persuade Grid to take a tour of their newly conquered territories. It

back. I’m sorry this time. As you know, I’m

but it was confusing because the new king had never shown his face. Of course, Grid knew

understand. I hope you will be able to solve

“Goodbye, Father.”

some sweets. Take them when you’re

be incomparably

“I’m going.”

to his family and friends. Then he saw unexpected

on an adventure

Korean ranked first without Grid. They were Jishuka and Yura. They immediately ran over when they heard Grid was

“We’ll go with you.”

point where Grid alone couldn’t handle

Grid shook his head. He appreciated their hearts and their strength was also of great use but the destination this time was the Tower

nodded while Jishuka

place where only the first ranked player can go? Ohh,

be the best. The best ideal for her was to become

“...Hum hum.”

her mind started flowing in the wrong direction. Then she declared with a polite smile. “Sooner or later, I’ll take

“Haha, yes...”

to be the next Pioneer was to reach level 500 first, not to be first in the ranking. However, Grid didn’t want to tackle the highly motivated Jishuka and left. Soon after, Yura was left alone

to eat soybean stew at Grid’s

are only living next door. Don’t

had pork belly last

and pointed it at Jishuka. Jishuka stuttered, “W-What? If you feel it is unfair then move next door to Grid’s house! Where in the world is there a