Overgeared

From Grid's perspective, Nevartan's position was very ambiguous. He was Nefelina's father. They were forced to be hostile when Nevartan was insane, but Grid felt very reluctant to be hostile when Nevartan was sane. Of course, it was true that he didn't like Nevartan's way of treating Nefelina.

However, it was a priority to have a conversation. Humans and dragons were different from their species. Effort was needed in order to understand each other.

In the first place, Grid's emotions weren't lacking enough to hurt a father in front of his child. This subtle hesitation—

[I'll allow it. Your union.]

"......?!"

Nevartan's words maximized it. It was expressed in his sword dance. There was a slight shake in the Drop Dragon Pinnacle Linked Kill Wave sword dance, which had been used to respond to Hayate's rising sword. It was a very small shake. It was at a level that even a passable transcendent wouldn't notice.

Yet Hayate noticed it. The light of the Dragon Killing Sword, which was falling toward the top of Nevartan's head, changed its trajectory and struck Grid's sword.

[The casting of Drop Dragon Pinnacle Linked Kill Wave has been canceled!]

An unchallenged power—the weight of the Dragon Killing Sword weighed down on the two dragon weapons and stopped the progress of the sword dance. The reasons why it was possible—

[The energy of the dragon slayer has greatly weakened the beneficial effects of 'Dragon Knight.']

[The energy of the dragon slayer has greatly weakened the power of 'Gujel's Fang' and 'Cranbel's Horn.']

[The energy of the dragon slayer has impaired the performance of 'Fire Dragon Ifrit's Arm,' 'Fire Dragon Ifrit's Shoulder,' 'Cloaked Dragon Cranbel's Pelvis,' and 'Cloaked Dragon Cranbel's Head.']

It was because of the power of the Absolute walking the opposite path to Grid, who interacted with dragons. Dark red blood flowed down the corners of Grid and Hayate's mouths. Hayate abruptly changed the trajectory of the Dragon Killing Sword while Grid failed to trigger the sword dance due to physical force. They both suffered serious internal injuries.

Hayate told the startled Grid, "Don't do anything you will regret."

Hayate's clear blue eyes captured the image of Grid and Nefelina together. He was convinced that the bond between the two of them would last forever.

"I understand your position."

"Hayate..." Grid was greatly thrilled. Hayate had always been like this since the moment they first met. He always understood and cared for Grid. The surface could be so peaceful because the only Absolute of humanity was such a person. Hayate was clearly good.

Grid was once again convinced while Hayate reacted in an embarrassed manner. "It is embarrassing. I also don't want to have a bad relationship with Nevartan."

Hayate also couldn't define Nevartan as an enemy with certainty. Before he was called an Insane Dragon—

Nevartan hadn't experienced madness and he lived a much quieter life compared to the other old dragons. Even after he became an Insane Dragon, it was rare for him to recklessly harm humanity and he always left behind numerous witnesses. This was why most of the literature related to dragons was about Nevartan. It might be a favor out of indifference, but it still couldn't be ignored.

[...It would've been quite dangerous.] Nevartan, whose head was tilted due to the shockwave caused by the collision between the Dragon Killing Sword and the sword dance, straightened his head and spoke. He felt the energy of the dragon slayer disrupting the binding of his scales and the circulation of magic power. Nevartan readily admitted that he would've suffered quite a bit of damage if he was stabbed by the Dragon Killing Sword and was hit by Grid's sword dance while his weaknesses were exposed.

[Good. At this point, you deserve to be with my daughter.]

Nevartan was wary of the madness that he didn't know when it might come back. He immediately turned around and flew high into the sky. It seemed like he was about to fly into space. He flew so far away he became a dot in an instant. Grid shouted after him, "Nevartan! I know how to fix your madness!"

[A method? I also know a method. However, who in the world can ask for her cooperation? It is futile. I hope you will be eager to cherish and love my daughter.]

Nevartan didn't delay for a moment. He said goodbye in a subtly softened tone and disappeared. Grid understood Nevartan's position while feeling great regret. How could they afford to have a conversation when it wasn't known when Nevartan's madness would strike again? What if they delayed time and there was an irreversible situation? Who would be held accountable?

thing that bothered Grid was that Nevartan didn't say goodbye to Nefelina in the end. He was afraid that

[Goodbye, Father.]

"......"

started grinning. Then he heard Nefelina's surprisingly bright voice

hope you will be eager to cherish

already conveyed his feelings to his daughter. He loved her and wished for her to be happy. It was definitely communicated

then, I am your father." Grid patted Nefelina on the head. He thought that the round back

[Marie Rose's Blood]

[★ Hidden Quest ★

Rose, the vampire duke, and give it as a transfusion

Clearance Reward: Nevartan's madness is cured. Affinity with Nevartan will

Raiders. At that time, he only felt helpless about how to obtain Marie Rose's blood. Even if he gained the blood, he

to think of it, did Raiders

gourmet food in front of the elves. Grid didn't like Raiders, who wanted to destroy the Hilgram family, who had been making food for him for

dragon. He seemed subtly on the good (?) side based on human standards.

suddenly came to his senses. It was because he heard Nefelina's

"What?"

don't mind, then I'm

Yes, I'm

misaligned. It was because they interpreted the meaning of 'union' differently. However, Grid failed to notice anything particularly strange. The situation itself was joyful and exciting. He was worried that

into a much better dragon in the future. In fact,

it isn't Overgeared dragon, but it can't

Nefelina in the future. He could enjoy the Dragon Knight effect at any time. It happened as Grid was feeling a huge

transcendent dragon 'Nefelina' is

can no

plenty of

"......??"

Thanks to this, Grid fell

'Is this real?'

minute—the time Nefelina could transcend a hatchling's limits and carry Grid

***

of compact car has a

luxury sports sedan for his first car and he

say things that are

I was talking to

The tower members and

"Good work."

the Insane Dragon

they had seen something bizarre. It wasn't much different from when

"That... I'm sorry."

as usual, but he avoided making eye contact with Grid. It was

what led to the battle. What if Nevartan hadn't overcome the madness

head was slowly lowering due to being crushed by

that Grid would've endured it... Putting aside the pitiful Nefelina, Grid was in a position to make composed and wise judgments. However, Braham had trolled more than once or twice. It hurt his mouth to point it out. Braham

would just be nagging him if I say anything else