Overgeared

The Overgeared Kingdom was a kingdom established by players. The policies of the Overgeared Kingdom were innovative considering the fact that the existing nations were based on the Middle Ages. One of the biggest topics in the world was the education system in the Overgeared Kingdom.

It was an equal education system that didn’t discriminate against identity, gender, and talent. It was one step above the empire which claimed that talent didn’t care about the rich or the poor.

‘I didn’t expect it to have grown this much.’

Grid clicked his tongue as he visited the academy for the first time in ages. The Overgeared Academy’s location was always expanding and it already felt like a city. It could be argued that the Overgeared Academy was larger than any other campus in reality.

‘I am proud.’

Grid knew how important learning opportunities were. He walked around the campus in a happy manner and his emotions were deep. It was seven years after the establishment of the Overgeared Academy.It was finally the graduation day for the first graduates. He was already looking forward to seeing how many talents would emerge.

“I would like to welcome Your Majesty.”

The Overgeared Academy had dozens of departments. There were hundreds of professors alone. There were celebrities that Lauel had worked hard to invite from all over. The reason they were professors of the Overgeared Academy wasn’t because they coveted wealth or power. It was out of respect for the great sage, Sticks.

“You have worked hard.”

Grid greeted the professors. He honestly admired the people who shared the knowledge and experience that they had accumulated throughout their lives. However, he was also worried. Many of the professors were white-haired old men. Most of them were about to retire.

‘Lauel will soon suffer again.’

“Why did you come so early?” Sticks secretly reproached him.

It was almost time for the rooster to cry. In other words, it was still early in the morning and there was a long time left before the graduation ceremony began. Grid, by coming here at this time of the day, disturbed things. He had to accumulate his mana so early in the morning... would he faint while giving a speech to the graduates?

Grid launched at Sticks, who was anxious in advance and trying to prepare a teleport spell. “I wanted to quietly look around campus while there are no students. I also wanted to greet the professors who have been working hard so far.”

“I see.”

‘Thanks to you, the professors who have to get up early in the morning are going to die.’ Sticks swallowed down these words. He was aware that Grid’s diligence had reached a level beyond common sense. He was worried about sleeping properly.

“The menu is terrible.”

It was after taking one walk around campus. Grid frowned when he visited the cafeteria to eat breakfast. The freshly baked bread was delicious because it was soft and rich in flavor, but the side dishes were bad. The soup tasted like hot water, as if it hadn’t been boiled for a long time.

“I am wondering if students can concentrate on their studies after eating just this food.”

Grid didn’t hide his unhappy heart. What happened to the budget he gave the academy every year? The food wasn’t even provided properly. Were the excellent facilities just for show?

‘Who is taking the money for the meals in the middle?’

He would have to hurry to send Rabbit’s monitoring team—Grid made a serious vow. Then Sticks told him, “There are still two hours until breakfast. The food hasn’t been completely prepared. If you come and say something like this, the cooks will be upset.”

“......”

He had forgotten for a moment. He lived fiercely every day and started his day earlier than others. His concept of time was distorted. Grid was coughing with embarrassment when Lauel joined him. As prime minister, he also planned to attend today’s graduation ceremony. “Aren’t you over-meticulous?”

“......”

Lauel’s soft whisper made Grid feel even more embarrassed.

***

It was before the graduation schedule began. Graduates who came to the academy early in the morning visited their respective departments. They wanted to thank their teachers who had taught them for so long.

“My father was living alone in my hometown. When his house collapsed due to a typhoon not long ago, the reason I was able to reassure him without becoming frustrated was purely thanks to Teacher. I used the skills I learned from Teacher to rebuild the pillars. I covered the walls and ceilings, and built a new house for my father. I want to thank you for teaching me without discriminating against me for being the son of a butcher.”

insects. In the winter, we trembled from the cold. However, it is different now. Every vacation, I

in human life. However, like most professional skills, construction skills weren’t taught to anyone. Architects were proud of their profession and were cautious about raising

of the adults around them. The houses that were built were very incomplete. On the surface, it looked fine, but there were many problems with soundproofing, cold protection, and waterproofing.

cost and spread their skills... they would build

and

picked out two students. Lauel wrote down their

***

stretched ligaments, and my muscles became strong.

Teacher. Now I’m not afraid of most people. I went to my hometown during my last vacation and thieves threatened me. It was so funny that I

Should I cancel your graduation so you

like me

was an honor,

“It was an honor!”

swordsmanship department. Compared to other departments, the number of students was much higher and there were many graduates. There were a huge

first place, the students attending the academy were those who had to earn a living. They worked for half a day and came to school for the rest of the day

people who are better than ordinary

had a high discerning vision—it was because he gained unique stats and skills when he rose to the

and join the vigilante group,

“Yes.”

be graduates every year. The number would also

years, people were technical skills like experts and people with combat skills like soldiers would be seen throughout the villages. Then once they started raising disciples, the people

happy, but he was also

appear and surprise the people around them. This was commonly referred to as talent perseverance or resilience. Even people who were considered as stupid when they were young could develop

the so-called

of the graduates would be

found five talents in the nine departments and they

in the swordsmanship department. It was disappointing for Grid since he had

more serious. Can I only believe in

entered the magic towers. The chances of finding an outstanding magician in the

limits to solely relying on

problem when communicating with ordinary people. The Ul clan were a minority and they had different values.

“Your Majesty!”

“I greet Your Majesty!”

“......”

The students of the swordsmanship department

didn’t mean

training field and raised the students up. The eyes of the students were full of

department dreamed of becoming swordsmen was because they respected Grid. It was the same for the students in the magic department. Grid fought and overcame all enemies with swordsmanship and magic and he was the dream of the people. Their goal

students whose eyes

Majesty, I think the students want to

Gulp.

to see Grid’s swordsmanship up close when they had only heard about it

is a

Grid reached out to a young man whose eyes were particularly

I borrow

might appear if he

“I-It is an honor!”

shoulders trembled with tension and excitement as he

test my power like

without taking any steps, but it was possible

Step.

step forward while

Rumble!

realized this wasn’t the case. Grid took another step, and this time, the earth shook. The sands on the training field vibrated and generated noise. A transparent sword energy emerged from the tip of Grid’s