Overgeared

Grid’s half-god killer achievement became a fuse. Many players were stimulated by his epic that declared he would become a god. They believed they could rise further and poured more time, enthusiasm, and money into Satisfy. The average player’s growth rate reached an all-time high.

A virtuous cycle had begun.

As the activities of players in each region grew, the grievances of local residents were quickly resolved. Local residents were able to focus on business and the prices of essential consumables were stable. In particular, the prices of the buff potions became cheaper. They maintained their full doping status and didn’t suffer while hunting.

The players’ hunting efficiency increased, making it easier for all types of items to be released on the market. Players gained equipment easier and cheaper than ever before and advanced to the top hunting grounds. Some of the areas that were invaded by flooding monsters were settled.

As the chaotic regions decreased, the scope of the Yatan Church’s activities was reduced. The emergence of the Yatan Church decreased and the players of the Rebecca Church had more time to relax. Their range of activities became freer and much larger, causing the ‘healer drought’ pattern of Satisfy to completely change.

It was now common to see healers in various parties. Parties with healers started to do boss raids and enter hunting grounds that they had never dared enter, maximizing the players’ overall growth.

This was all due to one player. It was the influence of the supreme one, Grid, who changed the world. The S.A Group was aware of all these changes through various statistics and was astonished. It was hard to believe that an average player who started playing under the same conditions of others could make such a huge difference.

Grid was unaware of the changes.

***

Grid’s long tour schedule had begun.

Starting from the former Gauss Kingdom to the north that was ruled by Duke Steim, Grid planned to inspect the entire territory of the Overgeared Kingdom. The purpose was to examine his actual land so instant movement magic such as teleportation was sealed. He walked with his own two feet and gained a small sense of what was going on in each area. He smiled as he interacted with people while doing the king’s quest.

“Somehow, the atmosphere is very good.”

Certainly, it had changed. It wasn’t just the large cities. In fact, even the people in the small villages with little security were satisfied with their lives. Only a few years ago, the people of the small villages had a strong fear of bandits or monsters, but this was no longer the case.

“The players in this village seem to be very active. According to the report of the Shadow Guild, the bandits in the vicinity have been wiped out.”

“Wiped out? The bandit bases are attacked every time they are respawned?”

“Yes.”

“Hrmm...”

Bandit fighting quests usually occurred in small villages. It was because it was difficult for bandits to live near a city with many troops. This was where the essential problem of bandit fighting quests appeared. The inhabitants of small villages were poor. The quest rewards they promised to the players were lousy. This meant that players were less motivated to participate.

Most players refused the bandit quests unless they found it hard to earn money or had a sense of justice. Even if they received the quest, they only accomplished the clear condition of the quest and then it was over. It was safe to assume that few players would attack the bandit bases.

Yet...

“Here too?”

“Yes.”

“Here as well?”

“Yes.”

Grid heard that all the entire small villages were liberated from the bandits. The bandit bases in all areas were subjugated. At this point, Grid questioned it. Once or twice could’ve been dismissed as a coincidence but it was unreasonable to encounter the same situation in every village.

asked Jishuka, who came with him. “Did

for Lauel to care about such a remote

is it something the local lord did? Who is the lord

“Toon.”

think he can manage this type

first place. This is a limit to the number of troops

“......”

wasn’t convincing. Was it necessary for ordinary players to be so active in destroying the bandits? Grid was very grateful

and went directly to the village chief. “Chief, is

skin mask. He would trouble the people if he showed his identity in the rural area for an inspection. This was his own consideration for

recently thanks to the adventurers subjugating the bases

the same even in this village? It was difficult to check the quest contents. It happened when Grid was

saw new bandits gathering in the

“...!”

chief’s attitude

it would be a great help to the

[Fight the Bandits]

[Difficulty: D

the bandits threatening the adventurers

Clear Conditions: Kill

Reward:

“......”

amount of effort needed

tripled compared to the past. It was around three gold coins in our time,

that the lives of the people

those who chose to only steal from the weak so they usually hid in secret. It

so eager

it was faster to confirm it directly. Grid exchanged glances with Jishuka and

“...!”

was right next to her, disappeared, leaving only the

use Shunpo?I wanted to stick with you so I followed. It is too

habit.I’ll be back soon

so he had never seen teleportation magic. He saw Grid disappearing quietly

scratched her cheek. “He is also

***

“...?!”

at his destination with the

On a small mountain...

a place where players were less likely to

The bandits

“......”

equipment were full of enthusiasm. On the way to the top of the mountain, they hunted tigers and bears before attacking the bandits that appeared. The bandits were far outnumbered and quickly turned to grey

wild animals they encountered on the way. If a monster was found by chance, they would rush over with wide eyes

a

finally