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.

***

no romance,

it was time to meet someone, people lay down in capsules without getting

grumbling Peak Sword and looked like he didn’t understand. “Is there anything unsatisfactory? Both the visual and sound effects are the same as reality. You can still

we aren’t seeing

customization famous for

Stop talking, stop talking. Eh? Kimchi pie specialty store? Is it

eat

matter? You won’t gain weight eating in games

the monster born from modern

Reinhardt, the capital of the Overgeared Kingdom. Reinhardt’s opera house was so large and beautiful that it was increasingly being rented as a stage by famous

“Deli...cious!”

careful bite of the kimchi pie. The flavor of the kimchi juice spread throughout his mouth as he chewed on 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 the kimchi juice. It was a dish where foreign flavors and the flavor

somewhat subtle expression. “I think it would be better to add beef than pork. I don’t like the texture of

matched

well with

is a great food so it goes well

It was because the man ordering kimchi pie at the counter was very familiar. It was a strange thing. It was obviously their first time meeting but he felt like he was seeing a person he had known

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 carbonated

had a low level. However, Regas didn’t judge people based on level or

the reluctant looking Peak Sword had his mouth shut. He watched silently as Regas and the man had

“Then I’m going now.”

Sword? The moment the man left, Regas pointed out Peak Sword’s impolite behavior. “Why did you stare at

“...Guseha.”

“Huh?”

person just now,

there poison in the

really! I’ve been a fan of Guseha since middle school. Do you think I can’t recognize him? I don’t know how he concealed his unique stride and other habits but

“......”

boasted a strong mentality and physical strength but

him, “Don’t you know?

and could only be found through special routes. Rumor had it that a third generation chaebol with a bad personality chased the Skin Maker because he was made to look like a beggar.

“Chase Guseha!”

“Ah, yes!”

skills to

cities but the authority of the 10 meritorious retainers was

single collision. The two people’s ability to completely control their bodies while using dash skills that temporarily amplified their movement speed was no

***

are

be caught in

I take a look

concert interview?The reporters are

not giving the

concert, it is the 20th anniversary concert.Today isn’t

fans. This is what the reporters want.I communicate with my fans every day on

-Brother!

target has

‘It is quiet now.’

of 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

of the destruction of Immortal was extremely

be happy in