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.

Jishuka, who came with him. “Did

it be hard for Lauel to

lord did? Who

“Toon.”

don’t think he can manage this type of

the number of troops that can be operated. It is just the result of

“......”

to be so active in destroying the bandits? Grid was very grateful for

village chief. “Chief, is there any job for me to do? For example, fighting

the skin mask. He would trouble the people if he showed his identity in the rural area

let’s see. It has been relatively peaceful recently thanks to the

difficult to check the quest contents. It happened when

Dex saw new bandits gathering in the

“...!”

chief’s

it would be a great help to the village if you can

[Fight the Bandits]

[Difficulty: D

the bandits threatening the adventurers

Conditions: Kill 50 bandits

Clear Reward:

“......”

low compared to the amount of effort needed to be put in. It was a

have tripled compared to the past. It was around three gold coins in

proof that the lives of

searching for the bandits. Bandits were those who chose to only steal from the weak

are players so eager to wipe out

confirm it directly. Grid exchanged glances with Jishuka

“...!”

Grid, who was right next to

followed. It is too much

be back soon so

carefully. He lived in the countryside so he had never seen teleportation

Jishuka scratched her cheek. “He is also

***

“...?!”

destination with the help of

On a small mountain...

around a place where players were less likely to visit due to the low

The bandits

“......”

halfway to level 200? The faces of the players running around with fancy 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

they encountered on the way. If a monster was found by chance, they would rush

this a true

mobs. Grid finally grasped the situation and clicked his