Overgeared

Chapter 1768

The flames of Fire Dragon Trauka weren’t extinguished. They remained even after Xenon’s massive body turned to ash, engulfing Reidan’s land and buildings. It was also about to engulf Grid.

‘There is no need to be afraid.’

Fire, like metal, was a concept that formed Grid’s mental world. In the Sanctuary of Metal, there was a hot fire in the background where all forms of battle gear were present. Grid believed that even though the flames of the Fire Dragon were very strong, he could control them.

He was mistaken.

“......!”

Grid’s eyes gradually widened as he was closely watching Trauka. He belatedly noticed that none of the bright red flames surrounding Reidan were burning it.

Were these really the flames that turned Gray Dragon Xenon to ashes a moment ago? The flames of the Fire Dragon were so cold that such a question arose. The soil, vegetation, buildings, and people of Reidan—everything engulfed in the flames remained in shape.

‘Mental world...’

Grid noticed the identity of the flames. This wasn’t a by-product of the oxidation process. It wasn’t an element of magic, nor a phenomenon reproduced by divinity or magic power. It was just the embodiment of Fire Dragon Trauka’s will. In other words, it was like Greed that made up the Sanctuary of Metal. It didn’t allow the intervention of others. All the results of the flames were purely in accordance with Trauka’s will.

“...A request?”

There were some things that Grid couldn’t tolerate. Hurting those he had a relationship with and coveting his property. Fire Dragon Trauka was obviously Grid’s enemy from the moment he harmed Xenon.

Of course, Xenon wasn’t Grid’s friend. They had no personal interactions. However, he was a valuable backer who provided the materials for a dragon weapon every month. It wasn’t known what Xenon thought of Grid, but Grid was always grateful to Xenon. He personally had good feelings toward Xenon.

Although Grid was very angry at Xenon’s death, he decided to have a conversation for now. The value of Trauka’s name was too high for Grid to demand that he pay for his crimes without a conversation. It was the same even though the modifier ‘wounded’ was attached to Trauka’s name.

Fire Dragon Ifrit, the one who made Grid the main character of ‘Crazy God and Crazy Dragon’—thanks to her targeting Trauka in an attempt at mutual destruction, the tower members speculated that Trauka would have to recuperate for hundreds of years.

Despite the speculation, Trauka emerged from his lair and was active. He killed Gray Dragon Xenon so easily.

A dragon heart—he was also absorbing the powerful magic power and vitality contained in Xenon’s heart in real time. In the first place, he was an old dragon. Putting aside his wounds, he was one of the strongest beings.

“What type of request are you going to make?” Grid suppressed his boiling anger and asked as politely as possible. Good anger management while hiding it from the opponent—this was one of Grid’s advantages.

As expected. Trauka’s flames, which had been spreading all throughout Reidan, quickly died down. It was sucked into Trauka’s mouth and nose, as if he was breathing in, before finally disappearing completely. Trauka’s body was surrounded by an intense light and rapidly shrank.

A body size that was bigger than a great mountain—he took back the body that overshadowed half of Reidan and took on a human form. It was Polymorph. The human version of Trauka was a beautiful, red-haired man. Nevertheless, the pressure he gave off remained.

His height was easily over two meters, his hair was like flames, his teeth were sharper than any other beast, and he had sanpaku eyes. [1]

It could be clearly seen that this person was a non-human being. He looked completely different from Gourmet Dragon Raiders. The human version of Raiders had given Grid a sense of intimidation due to the mysterious eyes where no emotions could be read.

that Braham’s master is a man who knows courtesy. I don’t want to

“Braham...”

ago. It wasn’t known where Braham got the courage, but he dared to rob Trauka’s lair. Part of the reason why Braham’s self-esteem was so high was because he survived against Trauka. In any case, he had

as humans didn’t remember and chase after every face they encountered in their daily lives, Trauka considered Braham to be insignificant and quickly erased Braham from his memory. Thus, Grid thought Braham survived safely.

me? Will you hurt

response to the very vigilant Grid. It was a response that could never be

worry about Braham’s safety. He has passed the ‘standard,’ so I have no intention of hurting him,” Trauka continued

“Standard...?”

I determine the value

“......”

who ate his own children. Understanding a

this encounter and quickly

“Your next destination is probably hell. I’m sure that Bunhelier will try to accompany you.

“......”

him along the way, taking his heart. You will

an easy task, but it was a request with a nearly 0% success rate. This was even considering the fact that Bunhelier would be weakened in hell. An old dragon who had

give it away if

throat and shook his head. “I don’t

refuse without

order to use it to help you recover? Your recovery will only increase the potential threat to humanity. Why should I help

safe only

“......?”

it was nonsense that he never even

heavenly gods don’t cross the ‘line’ on the

collide—it was because they signed a non-aggression pact with Trauka, who had

protagonist, but the world has already established and maintained strong rules since the distant past.

Grid couldn’t hold back

end? How shameful is it to talk sophistry, as if the surface is safe

about to refute it, but he soon closed his mouth with an intrigued expression. He stared at Grid, who was

to stop it,” Grid replied instantly, “I can stop

didn’t stop it, people like Irene, Lord, Mercedes, and Basara would all

I will cancel

“......?”

was so agitated that he offended Trauka, so he thought he

poured into him. Regardless of whether he won or lost, the aftermath of the fight would lead to Reidan’s

obediently. “In fact, I am fully satisfied after

“What?”

understand these words at

make Xenon visit the same place regularly?” Trauka laughed. “Didn’t you forcibly expose Xenon’s location to give him

felt like he had been hit in the head with a

need an elixir. It is because of you, who