Overgeared

Nevartan’s Necklace—the 3rd Seat, Radwolf, said it was a necklace made from Nevartan’s broken claws. It was a terrifying cursed item that beguiled the wearer and drove them to madness.

Radwolf had answered Grid’s question about why he made such a necklace like this, “It is a type of loot. If you were me, would you throw away the dragon’s claws that you earned?”

Yes, Nevartan’s Necklace was nothing more than simple loot. It wasn’t an object to be coveted. Radwolf, the person who made the necklace, and the Great Robber of the Red Night, the one who stole the necklace, were obsessed with the meaning of the necklace, not its performance.

It was the same for Grid. Grid wanted Nevartan’s Necklace due to the quest, not because he coveted the necklace itself.

[Nevartan’s Necklace]

[Difficulty: ???

Recover Nevartan’s Necklace that was stolen by the Great Robber of the Red Night.

Quest Clear Condition: Deliver Nevartan’s Necklace to the 3rd Seat, Radwolf.

Quest Clear Reward: The Moon Night Iron. Affinity with Radwolf will increase.]

The moon night iron was a mineral that blocked the ‘status’ of the target. The exact degree to which it was affected was known only by experimenting, but theoretically, it was possible to turn a noble existence into a criminal. It meant it would be fatal to absolute beings such as great demons, transcendents, gods, and dragons. One of the minerals that Grid coveted was the moon night iron. Radwolf was also the maker of the magic machines. If affinity was developed with him, then Grid might receive a magic machine as a gift, or receive great help in making a magic machine.

‘This is better.’

Grid hadn’t expected a development where he was on the same side as the great robber. In fact, he hadn’t known when he would meet the great robber. It was hard to tell when he would retrieve Nevartan’s Necklace. However, the opportunity came.

Hexetia’s Short Sword—thanks to the great robber’s absurd demand to receive the product made by the blacksmith god, Grid could also make a corresponding demand.

‘Thinking about it calmly, the short sword isn’t something I should have.’

The Enlightenment Sword and the Fire Dragon Sword were the strongest weapons in the world. How much more powerful was Hexetia’s Short Sword compared to these two swords? Morpheus was obsessed with balance and wouldn’t just silently watch. It was easy to understand when thinking about Kraugel’s White Fang. Just like how White Fang, made of Bunhelier’s fang, had the curse Bunhelier’s Gaze, Hexetia’s sword was likely to attract the attention and pursuit of the angels and gods.

Wasn’t it the strongest sword that killed even an archangel with a single blow? No god would be generous enough to watch silently when such a threatening object was held in the hands of a human.

“I never dreamed that you would ask for Nevartan’s Necklace... I see... you are the current Pioneer,” the Great Robber of the Red Night muttered as he stared into Grid’s eyes.

The eyes of the great robber, who had hundreds of years of experience, were deep. In fact, he was just a mad old man suffering from terrible kleptomania, but once he suppressed his desires, he looked like a sage.

"You might not have noticed, but this short sword is a very dangerous thing. Change your mind. Right now, I’m not asking you for the short sword as a gift. I'm trying to take the time bomb that is the sword off your hands. I am taking the risk to respect and support my junior, who is surpassing transcendence and accumulating divinity. You want Nevartan’s Necklace? Nevartan’s Necklace is a dangerous item similar to that short sword. It isn’t worth taking in exchange for the sword.”

the Red Night also noticed it. However, it was sophistry that he was taking it to protect Grid. The great robber had no interest

you are the one who said you would give a gift in return for receiving the short sword. You have a reputation for being the Great Robber of the Red Night. You aren’t trying to go back on

“...Tsk.”

hand into his shabby jacket. He found a row of necklaces and pulled one out. It was

[You have resisted.]

for a moment only to wake up

which looked beautiful just a while

‘It is truly great.’

up for a few minutes when he first saw this necklace at the Tower of Wisdom. His magic power was disturbed and he was discovered by the tower’s detection magic. For the first time, he almost couldn’t escape and was nearly caught. Yet Grid woke up from the

to admit it. ‘I shouldn’t laugh at him just because of what he is called

fighting and the achievements he had accomplished. The great robber naturally thought it was great, but he hadn’t known it would be this much. Fighting the great demon, defeating the followers

was much better than the rumors. Besides, he fought for the dignity of all humans,

why he was respected and

is a great man a person like me

and handed over Nevartan’s Necklace to

the great robber. The great robber knew it was better to receive the sword, but he couldn’t hide his

but I will keep the promises already made. So don’t worry too much. If you need this sword then

I am worried that this sword will put

no special feelings. Yet as it happened, Grid felt a strong liking

and one will someday, he

my life. I am confident that I am better than anyone else when it comes to

Great Robber of the Red Night said so and turned his back to Grid. He waved his hand when Grid wondered if he

I can aim for treasures you have never seen before. Thus, there is

“......”

Great Robber of the Red Night left. Grid watched his back disappearing from view and then turned his gaze to the side. Archangel Sariel was quietly lowering her head. She asked if she was qualified to serve Grid, and was still waiting for an answer. Her white wings were lowered without

“I don’t have the strength

replied, “No god can perfectly protect someone. However, you are the only one who

hard time if you

is hard, but it is much harder to

more lacking than

true for me. Still, if we recognize each other’s shortcomings,

was necessary. Grid always wanted more companions and the noble

mind, then

his hand in a thrilled manner. Then the halo that had been floating above her head turned completely