Overgeared

[Do you really want to leave the Judar Church?]

The forces of the Judar Church were greatly reduced. Many players left even though they received a big penalty because they failed to meet the apostasy conditions. It was due to the rumors that God Judar was supporting the demons. It was a horrible rumor. If this was confirmed, the entire Judar Church would suffer losses. It wasn't a situation for them to be reluctant to face penalties.

'The rumors are probably true.'

The players didn't trust God Judar. They accepted Judar's betrayal as a fact. The emergence of Raphael was too great. The attitude of the 1st ranked archangel, who appeared and indiscriminately attacked Grid and all the players at the Abyss... it became an opportunity to lose even the remaining faith.

From the perspective of Asgard, the angels should be trolls. The angels' actions were bizarre enough to create such doubts. It was dangerous because there was no ordinary side and it actually caused several storms in the aftermath.

In any case, a change came to the world as the forces of the Judar Church weakened. People's condition had improved over the past two days. Many people remembered how to use tools again. Judging from the situation, Judar seemed conscious of public opinion. Or perhaps it was simply the end of the duration of his power.

Unfortunately, it was likely the latter. It was because the invincible state of the demonic creatures remained. They didn't receive damage unless their weak points were attacked.

Judar's power was still persisting in some parts. However, people didn't feel much of a threat. They became accustomed to looking for and targeting the weaknesses. The less intelligent the demonic creatures, the more prone they were to protect their weak spots. This made it all the easier to target it.

[Your level has risen.]

Across the continent, pillars of light symbolizing level ups continued to rise. The people who recently gained the most levels were Grid and his parents.

"I've broken through level 100! Am I finally out of the newbie zone?"

"No. Now we've graduated from the double digit level."

"???"

This was originally a hunting ground popular with players in the level 180 range. After the great human and demon war started, it was recommended for players above level 200, and after Judar's intervention, for players above level 230. Many people thought it was suspicious that a middle-aged couple, covered in luxurious equipment, were pretending to be newbies.

Of course, the parties involved weren't aware of it. It was because they were telling the truth. The idea that it might seem suspicious was impossible for them.

"Shall we take a rest?"

"Yes. Our daughter-in-law must be bored."

They had a fate-like love in university, married early, and had children. In order to eat and live, they focused on work rather than discipline. Due to that, their first child wandered a lot. Every time they looked back on it, they felt apologetic and regretful. They were thankful that their son found success on his own after he finished wandering.

Grid's parents had no choice but to adore Irene. She was the woman their proud son chose. Of course, she wasn't a real human... this was why they tried to suppress their interest. However, they realized it recently. Irene was also a living being. She had a clear warmth that made people around her happy due to her good heart and thoughtful actions.

At the main temple of the Overgeared God Church...

"...Um?"

Grid's parents picked wildflowers and returned to visit Irene, who they thought would be lonely, only to feel a strange sensation. The atmosphere of the temple was different than usual.

First of all, a farmer was plowing a field.

"What? That man doesn't know the occasion?" Grid's father revealed his displeasure. He immediately approached and tried to talk to the person who was digging at the flowerbeds that his daughter-in-law cherished.

His wife stopped him. "Don't get too agitated and look carefully. He is planting pumpkins."

He is wrapping it without harming

gap is very good. I'm looking forward to the flowers blooming. The yellow pumpkin flowers will make the colors of the flowers planted by our

he a landscaper, not a

hard to make sure their house, with their two children, was always warm in winter and cool in summer. At the very

had a discerning eye. They inferred the identity of the man with a straw hat on and working

'Is he perhaps Piaro?'

they approached to say hello. He was too young to be Piaro. He

in this place. If you have come to pray, why don't you go back the way you came?" The short words

Grid's father cooled down as he responded, "Pumpkins aren't planted like

a father. He had a tendency to lose his temper. If he hadn't met a good girl

"Huh?"

his eyes were blazing

midst of

"Intruders?"

on his neck and twisted his arm. However, Grid's father fell down with a snort. He was equipped with legendary items, but they were low level items. It had

"Kyaaak! Father!"

"?!"

scream caused

"...I didn't know."

grasped the atmosphere and hid

***

I'm

It had become the residence of the highest ranked person in the Overgeared Kingdom—Irene. If suspicious people appeared then immediately subduing them was correct. The problem was that Grid's parents

"Oh my... It's fine."

was completely different from when he faced off with Hurent. His sharp

that you always

am...! T-To His

kneel on the ground and bow. It was truly shocking for those who had known Mercedes for years. With a noble and upright personality, and an expression that

went well. She didn't remember the conversation at all, but her face kept smiling. She succeeded in maintaining an awkward smile out of her

"...Huh?"

belatedly came to her senses and stiffened

was the door to her room in

Lord, and her liege's parents, all of them who

showing each other's rooms what

isn't that. It is a popular game among nobles. Our grandchild is a prince,

games... indeed, this will be fun. It is no wonder why there are so many shows

of swords and armor on display, right? I think it is really cool to feel a

"Prince, your dignity..."

"......"

face turned red as she grasped the situation. She couldn't open the door. It was because her room was full of evidence explaining why Picasso, the artist,

that it brought her a greater burden. There was added pressure because her liege's parents were

they will misunderstand me as

important problem was that it might not be a misunderstanding. Mercedes's

with pure intentions?

no backlash. Grid's

"Yes, absolutely."