Overgeared

Hell was a real region in Satisfy. Players perceived hell as a space, not a concept. There was only a difference in the degree of recognition—a high level hunting ground or a prohibited area that should never be approached.

The perception of the expedition members was also very important. They regarded the figurative hell and the actual existence of hell in Satisfy as separate things. It was naturally like this, even if they weren't aware of it. It was only after personally experiencing it that they understood.

Hell wasn't just a hunting place where powerful demonic creatures and demons haunted, and where great demons often appeared. It was the hell that they knew. An unbearably painful and distressing environment. Even if there were no demons here, wouldn't they be unable to last a long time?

The scene that entered their field of view, the wind brushing against their skin, the ground their feet stepped on, the sound that penetrated their ears, and the air that entered their lungs. It was disgusting without any exceptions. Just standing still and breathing would cause their minds and body to scream with pain. It was because this was a world built only with wickedness.

"...I think I'm going crazy." The full moon, the swirling red stars in the overcast sky, and the thousands of eyes monitoring them. Pon murmured as he blankly stared up at the creepy night of hell. It was an honest thought.

If Regas hadn't shown a smile on the way here, if Vantner hadn't instigated competition, if Jishuka hadn't fired the sharp shots, if Ruby hadn't wrapped him in warm energy, and if Yura's back had collapsed even once as she led everyone. Pon would've already drowned in the wickedness. He would've fled from here even if he had accepted the obvious death that could be avoided.

The environment of the 20th Hell was that harsh. The strange landscapes that made him dizzy wherever he shifted his gaze, the horrible screams that entered his ears even if he covered them, the touch of the ground that made his body fluttered every time he stepped on it, the stench that made it hard to breathe, and the polluted air that made food rot the moment it was taken out.

Pon found it hard to hold on. In fact, from the time the expedition began to five days later, his mentality was at the limit. He had thought about giving up dozens of times a day. Now they were on the ninth day, and... he felt like he was going crazy.

"......"

Every time Pon's complexion turned haggard, Vantner would reprimand him as a 'cowardly guy' to provoke him. It wasn't known from when it happened, but Vantner now closed his mouth. His blank gaze was fixed on the wriggling ground. He didn't dare look up at the sky. He thought he would scream the moment he met the eyes of the hell moon.

"Uhh..."

The 10 meritorious retainers of the Overgeared Kingdom, Ruby, Ibellin, Zednos, Laella, and Coke. The three generals and Oasis of Valhalla. Red Sage Haster and Sword Saint Kraugel. There were only a handful of elites left in the expedition. It was a lacking situation that couldn't be done even if they passionately united. Most of them had lost their words and were trying to hold onto their mental state. It wasn't known when they could see the demonic creatures again.

Oasis was reminded of how strong the demonic creatures of the 23rd hell were and bit his fingernails. The Undefeated King's Sheath was sending a warning.

-At times like this, you should do something, halfling.I no longer want you to be undefeated, but I can't tolerate you helplessly accepting death.

'You aren't a human anyway. Hiik! The sword will fall out. Don't move. I understand, I understand! I wasn't thinking about dying in the first place.'

Oasis had inherited some of the Undefeated King's swordsmanship. In other words, he took a power he wasn't qualified for. Penalties were given in reaction to his actions. Every time he died, the Undefeated King's Sheath punished him and he was forced to log out. He also couldn't access the game for 24 hours. All players in the world were allowed up to two deaths per day, while Oasis had only one life per day.

'It wasn't like this the first time...'

It was the penalty from being killed two times in a row during the war with Saharan. It was shocking because it was the first time he had died two times in a row. Then his mental state was completely destroyed once the penalty was added. He was a closed up person for a while. He feared that the more deaths he faced, the greater the penalty. For Oasis, death was more real and fearful.

'I don't want to die.'

Force and mental strength wasn't necessarily proportional. In particular, rookies had their own unique spirit. Oasis recalled what Yura had said before leaving the black crystal castle.

"We won't be going back until we get to the 21st Hell. I won't open the hell gate even if you beg me, so be prepared."

to prepare for the great human and demon war. It was an advance with no

members selected by Lauel, a considerable number of them were trampled to death by the demonic creatures when crossing the two hells or fled because

All they had to do was break through the 23rd and 22nd Hells. The moment the rest of them arrived at

wanted

that didn't suit the tired atmosphere. It was Jishuka. She had the Breaking Evil Arrow. She wore her

calm. The people who could function normally in

strong. This was the majesty of the Saintess. The so-called 'Grid's women' present

he was reticent, but it seemed there was no problem with him. Additionally, there was Haster. He had never been agitated since he reigned as the emperor of e-sports.

at the faces of those who

laughing at the three generals

"......"

of pride in his own strength, couldn't reply to Jishuka and shut up. He was ashamed. He was suffering from even

don't look good when

to your heart's

he didn't like Kraugel. It was because his pride was hurt. In the past, he tried to hurt Kraugel, but Kraugel cared about him like this didn't matter. Thus, he was more embarrassed

passing by,

"...Shit."

the

Kraugel's back as he approached her side and cursed. He spoke swear words to blame himself. He felt ashamed when compared to Kraugel now, especially when he had laughed at the Kraugel

cheer up and

being better than him was absolutely reasonable. He didn't want to sit here

You were called a powerful man on the level of Hao. Now you look a lot

me to the coward

did apply. Lauel

would he do that when he accepted Haster? Aren't you guys

to

"Ah, is that so..."

people who shrank back no longer existed. There was clear comradely love between the expedition members as they made their way through the waves of demonic creatures. It was because Yura, Jishuka,

the horror. As Regas coordinated the fight among them, they formed a circular link and swept away the demonic creatures in a fan shape. Every time Peak Sword's sword fired a brilliant sword light, dozens of demonic creatures turned to ash without being aware of their deaths. Euphemina, Zednos, and Laella's magic destroyed the enemy camp while the Tyrant attacked like

expected of

strong

Coke, and Oasis also played a good part. They finished it neatly by blocking the paths of the demonic creatures who scattered after losing their commanders. Just in time, another

and buffs from behind, they moved forward without hesitation and expanded the human

you swaying in the front instead of using magic as

"Uwack!"

Haster died along the way... The morale

passed. The expression of the expedition team was much brighter than before as they prepared to camp in the 22nd

no direct confrontation with the great demons. Yura had considered this while looking at the possibilities of the expedition.