Overgeared

Grid toured dozens of departments and was able to find a total of 11 talented people. Even so, Bethell was the only one with great talent. The remaining 10 were just ordinary. They wouldn’t be able to reach the top of their field. Of course, he had no intention of disparaging them. Not everyone could be the best.

‘It is painful that there isn’t anyone from the magic department, but... it isn’t bad.’

Grid felt regret. Then he thought about his current results and was convinced that the harvest was sufficiently large enough. Moreover, the Overgeared Academy wasn’t a prestigious school. Rather than only selecting and enrolling qualified people, they also accepted ordinary people, even those who couldn’t read, and started the education from the basics.

In the first place, talented people didn’t knock on the doors of the academy. Talented people would go to talented people in the field to become their disciples and receive higher education. It was a remarkable and grateful miracle to find 11 talented people who met Grid’s standards here.

“Um.”

At the auditorium...

it was the place that the elemental department usually used for practice and it was where the graduation ceremony today would take place. After arriving there, Grid adjusted the Overgeared King’s Crown and wore the Ruler’s Cloak. Then he opened the door to the auditorium while repeating the carefully written speech in his mind. There were a thousand people in the room and their gazes turned to Grid.

“You punished the corrupted pope and saved our church from a crisis.”

“You restored the authority of our church by unsealing the First Holy Sword.”

“I greet Overgeared King Grid, the benefactor of tens of thousands of Rebecca followers, friend of Pope Damian, and the one who is favored by Goddess Rebecca.”

The excited atmosphere in the air quickly subsided. The moment Grid appeared, the Rebecca Church’s envoys participating in today’s activities knelt down and saluted simultaneously. It resembled the scene of praying to a god. Isabel, one of the renowned Rebecca’s Daughters, was known to not even bow her head to the empire’s ruler, yet she was infinitely polite and reverent in front of Grid.

“Uwah...”

Making a messenger of a god kneel when she was only loyal to the goddess—the graduates realized how great their king was and shouted loudly. The water clan and Twilight Orc envoys also shouted loudly like they were competing against each other.

“Bless the rescuers of the water clan!”

“In awe of the strongest warrior!”

Soundproofing magic was used, but the sound was about to leak out.

Stone-like skin and a big stature—the warriors of two races reminiscent of golems overwhelmed the graduates. The graduates saw all types of wounds on their tight muscles and noticed that these people were warriors who dominated the battlefield. It was amazing that they were like gentle sheep in front of Grid.

“Kelpato, duke of the Arc Kingdom, greets the great hero, King Grid.”

What duke? The power representing one nation was completely humble in front of Grid. The rumor that Grid defended the Arc Kingdom by fighting against the 13th Great Demon Beleth alone was an unexaggerated truth. Additionally, figures from the East Continent, like the Han Seokbong father and daughter, as well as ethnic minorities like the Ul clan, silently bowed to Grid.

Every time Grid took a step, people’s stature lowered. The graduates thought there were no more surprises, but this was a mistake.

late. It has been

nations bow down. He could be called an existence that

the high-ranking officials of the Overgeared Kingdom were so surprised that their mouths dropped open. Grid was also amazed. No, he was already

are all these bigshots coming to the

ridiculous that these distinguished guests were more excellent than those who came

‘This is what you’ve accomplished over the

why Lauel didn’t complain to Grid despite needing to work hard every day. In the past few years, Grid had never wasted time. There was a good reason every time he was away from

the Behen Archipelago, is stepping on

had fun watching the situation and now he joined in on praising Grid’s past achievements. It made Grid more embarrassed, but he didn’t show it. How could he show agitation in front of the people

opened his mouth, “You’ve worked hard and suffered in the last seven

amplifier technique installed by Sticks. He had the strange power to make people focus on his bold, yet calm, voice. It wasn’t

every time that happens, remember the seven years you spent at the academy and overcome it. The moment you are afraid of failure and turn away from the challenge, you will become a loser. So you shouldn’t be afraid of failure and you should constantly challenge yourself. Don’t forget that new glory is waiting for you just like the glory of graduation

those who endured through

graduates looked at Grid with a hot gaze like they

***

‘Amazing...’

had changed after a civil war wasn’t so comfortable. In particular, the number of high ranking nobles had declined sharply and the responsibilities that had fallen on the shoulders of Immortal King Grenhal were greater than ever. He was busy every day. So why did you go to another kingdom to attend an event, in

the students of the Overgeared Academy all had ordinary talents. From today on,

doesn’t care about social

were the words of

‘Passion rather than talent.’

was the sentiment that Grenhal felt today. Grenhal realized the importance of equal learning opportunities. He realized that ‘people who want to learn’ can be reborn as

open academies for the people

resources would be consumed, but he shouldn’t be

You are really deserving of this reputation. You must be proud of all

leaving the nest. Sticks was blessing the graduates who will be spreading open their wings to live a new life. Then he smiled as

It was only possible due to the support

He was too humble.

years and thought Sticks would resemble the arrogant scholars. However, in reality, he had a gentle personality with a benevolent smile. It was really unexpected. This made Grenhal like him even

whenever you have time. It isn’t just the citizens of the empire. Her Majesty will also welcome your visit and treat you with the

you very much for your words, but as a person of the Overgeared Kingdom, how can

“Haha...”

as a prime minister or a teacher—who would’ve expected Sticks to settle down in a kingdom when he used to

the graduates and distinguished guests until they left. Then he rushed to find

you talking

department students. All of them are

down the dignity he showed during the graduation ceremony and became purer. It was also