Overgeared

Just a few years ago, the position of players was far inferior to that of NPCs. The days when Grid was helpless against the dukes of the empire proved this fact. Most of the people in power in each kingdom were NPCs and the players were just employees who moved according to their will. Players had very little power and experience to surpass the power and system accumulated in hundreds of years of history.

In the first place, they didn’t feel the need to go beyond it. The vast majority of players wanted to be part of the already existing society and thought this was enough. However, a handful of players were deeply dissatisfied. They couldn’t tolerate serving or relying on NPCs and hoped to become the main subjects of society.

Over the years, the world finally started to change. The system that was centered around the Saharan Empire collapsed due to Grid and Basara. The kingdoms liberated from the oppression of the empire strengthened their business and armaments and offered players all types of benefits and opportunities. As meritorious players became nobles of various kingdoms and owned territory, the status of players was developing day by day.

More players were enjoying the ‘lord system’ which used to be the home of just a few high rankers. The aftermath was serious. They were opposed to the existing system, saying they didn’t want to serve NPCs who were just artificial intelligence. They didn’t guarantee the human rights of NPCs. They ruthlessly exercised the power they finally gained. It was a basic thing to raise the tax rate to the maximum, exploit human resources at will, or take handsome women or men as concubines.

Every land ruled by players was full of misery and it was hard to watch.

“This is how refugees are created. It is natural for them to enter the Overgeared Kingdom and Valhalla.”

Lion—he was one of the ‘five wealthy merchants’ who surpassed the fallen king Kir in the rankings. He was lacking when compared to Muto, who remained overwhelming number one thanks to the full support of the Overgeared Kingdom, but he still accumulated financial resources at an amazing speed.

“Hahaha... I instructed the soldiers to seal the castle doors... those bad guys. The jerks didn’t even protect the gates but instead ran away with the people...” High smiled with embarrassment and scratched the back of his head.

Lion was amazed that a fool who had lost half his territory’s population after becoming lord for half a year could laugh. However, he didn’t express his feelings. His emotions weren’t cheap enough to be used on a moron.

“This is the price I promised. Take this and transfer over all rights to the territory.”

“Gulp. I'm not responsible for any problems that happen afterwards, right?” High looked at the amount of money with greedy eyes and confirmed it again.

This was a small territory that could accommodate up to 6,000 people. High was granted this land by the king as a recognition of his service as a nobleman of the Arc Kingdom. All the rights of the land belonged to him, but no one knew what type of future trouble would be waiting if it was sold to a third party or a merchant from another kingdom. To be honest, the king might try to take the land away.

“Correct. From the moment the deal is struck, you are free from all responsibilities.”

There was no need to take responsibility for any problems that might occur...

Lion handed over a contract roughly stating this along with the payment and urged hastily, “Sign it quickly.”

“U-Understood.”

High had a grasp of himself. He might’ve used all types of dirty means to become a lord, but he didn’t have the ability to gather talents or manage a territory. His willpower wasn’t strong enough to resist the hedonistic temptation of power. Thus, he coldly signed the contract. It wasn’t a bad deal for him because he would receive a lot of money for passing on the land that started costing him a lot of money.

[You have purchased the rights to the ‘Bichio’ territory.]

[You have become the lord of Bichio.]

[The Craftsman Trading skill has increased to level 3.]

[It is rumored that the king of the Arc Kingdom has become alert to you. A summons might arrive sooner or later.]

The king’s vigilance? It was just a formal procedure. It would be better than regretting leaving this land to the garbage who destroyed the precious population. The king might ask for proper sincerity and monitor him openly for a while, but Lion was well prepared. Now Lion wasn’t the one who had to worry about his life...

“Huhuhu.”

It was the garbage in front of him who happily sold his land at will. He never imagined that he would be chased and hunted by the Arc Kingdom forever.

‘It is good that there are many things on sale due to garbage like this.’

Lion only smiled after High left. Similar things were happening all over the continent. A huge amount of money was being spent by merchants to buy broken territories.

***

is no romance,

was the new and flexible use of space. Now when it was time to meet someone, people lay down in capsules without getting ready to go out. It was also very common for singers to perform

like he didn’t understand. “Is there anything unsatisfactory? Both the visual and sound effects are the same as reality. You can still feel the enthusiasm of the

aren’t seeing the real

famous for looking like

stop talking. Eh? Kimchi pie

eat three hours

matter? You won’t gain

the monster

of the Overgeared Kingdom. Reinhardt’s opera house was so large and beautiful that it was increasingly being rented as a stage by famous stars. Lauel’s foresight shone in these small areas. It was rumored that

“Deli...cious!”

crispy layers of pie. It was also pleasant to see the change in texture as the crispy pie became soft as it was soaked by

think it would be better

is best matched

well with beef

a great food so

kimchi pie at the counter was very familiar. It was a strange thing. It was obviously their first time meeting but he felt like

can feel your hot gaze. It turned out to be Peak Sword and Regas. It is an honor to meet two of the Overgeared Kingdom’s 10 meritorious retainers. I’m going to buy a lottery ticket today.” The man with the pie in his hand smiled and greeted them. It was a cool smile as refreshing as

a high probability they had a low level. However, Regas didn’t judge people based on

had his mouth shut. He watched

“Then I’m going now.”

left, Regas pointed out Peak

“...Guseha.”

“Huh?”

person just now, it

poison in

think I can’t recognize him? I don’t know how he concealed

“......”

a strong mentality and physical strength but he felt particularly tired whenever he was with Peak

Sword shouted at him, “Don’t you know? Skin Maker! Guseha knows the Skin

to meet and could

“Chase Guseha!”

“Ah, yes!”

skills to find the man from a

of the Overgeared Kingdom that combat-related skills were banned in the cities but the authority of the 10 meritorious retainers was above the law. Moreover, it was backed

men smoothly moved through it without a single collision. The two people’s ability to completely control their

***

are you

whispers. It was crazy to be caught in Satisfy as well. Guseha shook

here. Why can’t I take a look at the Overgeared

the concert interview?The reporters are

not giving

20th anniversary concert.Today isn’t good...fans will be

the reporters want.I communicate with my fans every

-Brother!

has been

‘It is quiet now.’

the leftover kimchi pie. The taste was ambiguous, so Guseha had been wondering whether to throw it away or not. Eventually, he put it in his mouth while his vision captured Khan’s statue.

player knew his story. The process of the destruction

be happy in