Overgeared

Kraugel had a deep relationship with Pangea. After all, he was the one who saved the people of Pangea who was suffering due to an evil daoist, and was hailed as the little hero. However, the Pangea he visited after a long time was unfamiliar to him. It was a town where all the familiar people and streets had disappeared. It was a result created by Grid. The old Pangea residents had moved to the Overgeared Kingdom and the new residents were full of vitality under the protection of the red phoenix.

“...It’s good.”

The atmosphere was incredibly positive. No matter where he looked, he could only see people smiling and this, in turn, made him smile. There were no more evil daoists or the tyranny of the yangbans. One day, he would like to make such achievements.

“Are you a traveler? How about soothing your hunger with a delicious meal?” a woman holding a basket of fresh vegetables and meat in her arms asked as she opened the door of the restaurant. Kraugel nodded because she looked conscientious, unlike a girl who solicited customers to a restaurant selling poisonous substances.

***

“It is a very handsome dopo.”

Kraugel soothed his insides with warm soup along with fried vegetables and meat on white rice.

“You aren’t an ordinary traveler, right?” The nice lady asked him questions. Her expression was somewhat mischievous as she examined Kraugel’s black overcoat that was embroidered with a yellow dragon. “Are you an inspector from the capital? Are you a secret royal inspector?”

He had been using this black overcoat for nearly three years already and it made him look shabby when he visited the Overgeared Kingdom, but it seemed to be the opposite here. It was a testament to the high level of the Overgeared Kingdom and also implied that the equipment of the people visiting Pangea wasn’t as good as Kraugel’s equipment. It was unexpected since he heard there were many rankers active on the East Continent these days.

‘It seems the top rankers aren’t necessarily passing through Pangea when they go to the East Continent.’

There were many ways to move across continents without crossing the Red Sea. Although it cost a lot and involved danger, many people liked it due to the shortened time. Kraugel replied, “I think that secret inspectors will avoid this place. The town is calm even without soldiers. Is it necessary for a secret inspector to come here?”

Kraugel was the one who had completed the most quests among players. It was because he collected information based on conversations with NPCs.

“Hoho, our town is really peaceful. However, there are still many outsiders, so we need to pay attention to public security. This is why there are many soldiers. Recently, there was a celebration in the capital so the number of soldiers decreased.”

‘There is no way that local troops were sent just because of a festival.’

It was clear that a change had occurred in the capital of the Cho Kingdom.

‘It is a good idea to stop by.’

Kraugel got new information from a short conversation. He emptied his bowl of rice and stood up. “I ate well.”

“Wait! Take the change.”

“It’s fine. Please buy that child a toy with the extra money.”

A little boy was squatting in front of the kitchen and waiting for his mother to finish work. Kraugel smiled at the little boy who was playing with pebbles and left the restaurant. He had to give a certain amount of sincerity after obtaining information. Kraugel had always been like this.

There was no shame on the path he had been walking. He hoped the path he walked on in the future would be the same.

***

“What can I do for you?” Kraugel left the town only to stop and look back. There were six residents wearing old robes. Kraugel had noticed them since leaving the restaurant, but he deliberately pretended not to know. It was because he didn’t want to make trouble inside the village. It was for the safety of the residents and taking into account his reputation in Pangea.

“Hand over Muller’s secret techniques.”

The residents revealed their business and surrounded Kraugel. Every time they moved, long shackles could be seen through the robe. All of them had their hands and feet bound in shackles. Kraugel noticed their identity and pulled out the White Tiger Sword.

“You chased me from the Ruins of the Martial God? Surprisingly, your range of activities is wide.”

“Hand over Muller’s secret techniques.”

was useless to talk to maniacs who only yearned for combat skills. Kraugel shrugged, pulled out a book that contained one of Muller’s secret techniques, and handed

“......!”

them snatched the book and immediately opened it. Then they fell into confusion.

the level too high compared to the martial god’s

back to avoid the blows from the followers on the left and the right. Then he took a step and struck the chin of the follower holding Muller’s secret

Muller’s secret

eyes of the followers flashed as they unfolded their footwork to surround Kraugel and launch

give it to the

the

‘Sword Saint.’ The reason why the followers had been clinging to Muller’s secret techniques since

‘A nasty guy.’

more of Muller’s story every time he obtained a

domination through the display of martial skills. Additionally, the obsession with strength. The existence of the martial god was enough to make

the side with his sheath, lightly moved his wrist, and the sheath spun like a spinning top. The aftermath was great. The shackles tying the feet of the followers were tangled up with the sheath and the

Ascension. Only transcendents could respond to attacks coming from this angle. The follower

martial god followers with five secret techniques could fight evenly with the dukes of the empire had seen this sight, their mouths would’ve dropped open. However, it

to a duke of the empire. The time of reigning with absolute force had changed. Kraugel hadn’t reached the absolute position several years

I don’t doubt your

“......?”

shortly after the battle against the martial god followers who kept rising again like a self balancing doll. Kraugel slashed the neck of the last follower and stiffened when he

been a

were believed to only exist in history, Kraugel visited the Tower of Wisdom, met the tower members, and confirmed the existence of the legendary classes. It

am no longer

Wisdom was reserved for the Pioneer. The members of the tower only interacted with the Pioneer. The Pioneer of this day had long become Grid. In fact, Kraugel had already informed Biban of this fact last

him. “Don't treat me as a stupid old man. Today I am visiting you as a senior, not a tower

“It must be hard for you to watch your stupid

turning away from the secret techniques that are so hard to

and developed the secret techniques of Biban, enabling him to become the strongest

your skills are still insufficient. There is room for improvement and Muller’s secret techniques will

acknowledged Kraugel’s talent. It was why he felt even sadder that Kraugel was wasting time on

you aren’t showing the potential of

in a hurry to

has been the best existence. Of course,

Biban, are you

“T-That...”

conclusion, I don’t think I can become the

was no need to think about the tower members. He probably wouldn’t even be able to rise above

However, if you use these four books as a foothold and seek stronger power then

strongest

“H-Huh?”

urging me to learn

“I am advising you that learning the secret techniques will help you grow? Why do you keep listening and

to intervene in the path I’ve chosen for

“Your path is wrong!”

say it is wrong? On what basis are you convinced that the sword technique created by Sir Biban

Matchless Heart Swordsmanship?!!” Biban’s shout echoed

again. Kraugel accepted the pressure without avoiding it. Then he couldn’t ensure it anymore and confessed, “For me, Muller’s swordsmanship isn’t

“......!”