Overgeared

“I like the tenacity and spirit used to develop the sword dances so far when it was just a means of directing the ritual.”

“Did you recognize the identity of my swordsmanship?”

Grid used Open Potential in the first trial and showed his five fusion sword dance. However, none of the yangbans recognized the identity of the sword dance. It was natural. Grid’s sword dance might be based on Pagma’s Swordsmanship, but it had too many changes and developments. Unlike Pagma’s Swordsmanship, Grid’s sword dance maximized actions and power, so it took a different form that was much more combat efficient.

Of course, some common points remained, but Pagma’s Swordsmanship remembered by the yangbans was just a single sword dance. It was virtually impossible to find common characteristics between the two sword dances. However, it was different for Chiyou.

Jingle.

“The fusion sword dances are what I presented to Pagma so I have to recognize it.”

“......!”

“However, Pagma didn’t struggle. He overlooked the need for force. Experience the results.”

The black and white world was overlaid with all types of colors. The blue sky, clear river water, and autumn leaves beside the river gained a picturesque harmony. Was the world so beautiful? Grid was admiring it when he woke up from his thoughts.

“...Pagma!”

Time started again and peace ended. Garam’s sword was just about to reach Grid’s heart. Grid had drawn simulations in his mind several times and quickly activated the White Tiger’s Breath.

[The protection of the White Tiger safeguards you.]

[Once attacked, fatal damage can be avoided a minimum of one time and a maximum of three times. The target who attacked you will also be repelled.]

[Health and stamina are slightly restored.]

A silver-white energy surrounded Grid’s body as he blocked Garam’s sword. Garam’s sword shook. It was unable to withstand the repulsion and soared into the air.

‘Now!’

Grid tilted his upper body and pushed Garam’s chest with his shoulders. It was intended to drop Garam into the river. He was determined to stun all the fish and Garam in the huge river using the Blue Dragon’s Breath. However, Garam didn’t step back. Despite his imperfect posture, he endured Grid’s push and grabbed Grid’s neck in reverse.

“A man with no ability is hoping for good luck. Reading the narratives written by human beings in order to understand humans. Becoming a potter in order to help humans. Wanting to become a priest to become a bridgehead between the gods and humans... what power do you have when you use all types of excuses to neglect training?”

“Keok...! Cough cough!”

It was physically impossible to crush Garam with Pagma’s body when Garam’s level and stats were clearly much higher. It happened as Garam was staring at Grid, who couldn’t breathe after being grabbed by the neck... Blue Tiger, who had been trembling with fear the moment Garam appeared, rushed forward with her eyes closed. Although she was still small, she had sharp fangs and she bit hard on Garam’s calf.

Garam just scoffed. “Bah, you are a good pair.”

Grid’s neck was gripped tighter and he gradually lost consciousness.

***

Garong... garoong...

Garam once said that Pagma was the shame of the Hwan Kingdom. Based on his many comments, Grid was able to discover that Pagma was isolated in the Hwan Kingdom. However, he didn’t expect it to be this much.

“......”

Grid was suffocated and fainted. By the time he opened his eyes again, he was in a large iron cage. There was something heavy. He looked back and found the blue tiger hanging from his forearm. She was looking over here with eyes so wet that it wouldn’t be strange if she shed tears straight away. The moment she met his gaze, she licked his cheek with her tongue.

“I spared your life. Even so, you have a long life because you are a yangban.” There was ridiculing laughter from outside the iron cage. It was Garam.The man pulled over a chair covered with tiger skin and sat there laughing. “I’m glad you didn’t die. I was in trouble because I thought it would be boring if you died too easily.”

“……”

“How is your place to sleep? Don’t you like it because living with beasts is your wish?”

“……”

was deeply aware of what Pagma was feeling at this time.

the iron bars. Garam shrugged. He was too relaxed to respond to the beast’s attitude. “Your betrayal by trying to release the white tiger’s cub will be known to the Five Seniors sooner or later. You are going to be punished. Until then, hang out with the

“...You know?”

the past. Grid didn’t say anything, but

child of

was an ordinary tiger then I would’ve

“How... why...”

Pagma’s feelings were conveyed to

behavior of locking up and harassing the white tiger’s child?

course, all of it. Don’t you know that all life is equal? Why do you only think about harming

eat beasts lower than themselves. You need to be aware that your standards are

abuse animals just for fun and they are also condemned by fellow human beings. On the other hand, we are perfect because we are created by God himself.Why do we need to follow the bad things about humans? Why should we use the excuse of human

Garam

of pleasure. Pleasure is God’s grace that is applied equally to all beings. I am just pursuing pleasure and using inferior creatures to pursue pleasure. Isn’t it too much to blame

“……”

his mouth. He realized it wasn’t meaningful to talk any longer. After that, the abuse of Garam and the yangbans continued. Every day, new wounds appeared on Blue Tiger’s small body. Every time it happened,

Yiiip!Yiippp...

the blue tiger’s small body trembled like a quaking aspen tree. Blue Tiger suffered from nightmares

“......!”

to comfort her only to stiffen with fright. It was because Blue

“W-What is wrong?”

Yiiip...

warm breath of the red phoenix would energize the dying Blue Tiger. However, Pagma had already consumed the Red Phoenix’s Breath. It had a cooldown just

god! God

the end, Pagma prayed. It was just that no matter how much he prayed, there was no

“No! Wake up!”

anxious once Blue Tiger

Hanul! Please....! Please have mercy to this poor

no answer. The Five Seniors ignored Pagma’s prayer

Wake up!

fortnight was wound around Blue Tiger’s body. As a result, cold air stabbed Pagma’s lungs, but he was unaware of it. He

is too beautiful to leave after suffering. Please... please survive and

being weak and unable to do anything. He realized that in order to persuade or stop someone, he needed strength

Jingle.

sound of bells echoed in the cold,

born from the aspirations of human beings, not the will of the gods. “I understand why you wanted to become a priest,

“……”

very least, I think

“……”

told you to arm

needed strength to survive in this troubled world. They gave birth to the martial god, worshipped him, and prayed they would be stronger. Chiyou wanted Pagma to be aware of the need for strength. It was the only attachment he had to the child

sword from his waist. It was the first time in a thousand years. “Remember

the iron bars locking up Pagma and Blue Tiger were cut. However, Pagma ushered

dance

new sword dance Restraint

new sword dance Pinnacle

something, you need to be prepared to fight. To carry out your beliefs, you need strength. In a struggle, it

dance Kill has

will definitely repay

your pledge is true, escape the eyes of the Five Seniors and leave for the

Blue Tiger and nodded. He bowed deeply to

is

path among the peach trees, Garam and the yangbans caught up to him. There were no particular problems. Grid, who had been in an observer position for the past fortnight,

“Transcend.”

“...?”

“Linked Kill Wave.”

the power of a tiger? It was absolutely impossible. Garam and the yangbans were amazed by Pagma’s different skills. They