Overgeared

At the river of reincarnation...

A tremendous noise had been going on for dozens of minutes already.

It was the aftermath of a collapse of an invisible dam—the dam created by the distortion of hell, and imprisoned the souls in the river.

"Thank you."

“Thank you...”

The liberated souls—they expressed their gratitude to Kraugel as they finally let go of the sorrow and pain they had experienced for eternity and started to enter the path of reincarnation.

“I won’t forget your last words and will deliver them to Grid.”

I will deliver your words to Grid, who isn’t here, on your behalf.

Kraugel thought so and promised. The souls were bewildered for a moment before smiling. Contrary to Kraugel’s thoughts, the souls were grateful to him too. It was because he shouted that Grid would surely defeat Baal and gave them hope. Thanks to him, they endured the pain for a while. This was a tremendous blessing for the souls.

“In our next life, we will return the merits to you and Grid.”

These were the words of a soul. It blurred so quickly that Kraugel couldn’t get a close look at the soul's appearance, but he could see the neatly shaved head and deep eyes. He thought this soul must’ve been a monk-like practitioner in his lifetime.

The cycle of life.

Reincarnation—Kraugel had a vague idea of the value of this concept. The souls had started to prepare for reincarnation thanks to Grid. When they were one day reborn as beasts or human beings living on the surface, maybe they would vaguely love Grid and the warriors of the expedition. Wouldn’t these feelings gather to bless Grid and the Overgeared Kingdom?

“The immortal empire.”

Just then, Eligos interjected.

“As long as their subconscious minds remember the events of their previous lives after they are reborn, even if it is just the smallest detail, the empire of Grid will be eternal. They won’t sit idly by and ignore the nation and everything that Grid has created. They will instinctively want to protect it.”

Great nations throughout history had often been born from a combination of strong military power, brilliant politicians, and good timing. It was right to express it as a gift from heaven. However, none of the nations lasted forever. In the end, they declined and collapsed.

However, the Overgeared Empire would last forever. Even though it was only a demon’s claim... Kraugel agreed with it.

“I guess so.”

Putting aside the blessings and the help of the reincarnated souls, there weren’t many forces left that could threaten the Overgeared Guild right away. If he had to name them, wouldn’t it be the Old Dragons, the Hwan Kingdom, and Asgard? Among them, the Old Dragons seemed to have deep exchanges with Grid, while Hanul and King Sobyeol of the Hwan Kingdom felt inferior. Perhaps only Asgard could disrupt Grid’s path.

It happened as Kraugel was thinking this...

“......”

Eligos stood on the cliff and watched the procession of liberated souls. Suddenly, he changed his position with high speed movement. Before anyone knew it, he climbed on top of Cerberus, drew his sword, and looked up at the sky.

“......”

Kraugel didn’t bother asking what was going on. It was because he could also sense the traces that were getting closer.

Soon—

A tremendously powerful air wave seemed to fall on them. Then a gloomy voice rang out.

“”I... must not forget my past life. I can’t obtain enlightenment in this state.””

King Daebyeol—Kraugel was familiar with the name of the soul that stopped just before falling into the still swirling river.

falling for the machinations of his younger brother, King Sobyeol. Finally, he was tricked by Baal and was reduced to the mass of red flesh. The episodes related to him hadn’t been revealed in detail. However, it was easy to predict how much pain he would’ve suffered just from looking at the

perish... I have to go up to the surface in

disappearance of an Absolute make no sense? Baal

a cliff and instantly

Daebyeol, who was already full of wounds. He pushed relentlessly at the

of the river, which has regained its original flow. It is your story. I feel sorry for

think of him the moment they thought of hell. It was a completely different concept from being the master of hell. It was a type of honor.

he was even more obsessed with his role as the gatekeeper of hell. He struggled to defend the laws of hell that had finally

King Daebyeol clashed multiple times, causing the river to gush

that originally wasn’t in hell came into existence. It was a sight that could only be seen thanks to the sun

“......”

situation where he couldn’t judge right from wrong. It also bothered him that King Daebyeol had a deep grudge. He was undoubtedly a good being, but it was hard to predict what variables he would cause

is better for Eligos

never thought the day would come when he would cheer for a demon. Kraugel’s expression stiffened as

to

the flow of the river. The form was also distinct. He looked like a living person, like King Daebyeol, unlike most other souls that had

“...Madra?”

name of the soul was confirmed. Then the image of the rapidly approaching soul was projected on Kraugel’s

teach me how to climb to the surface with my present memories and

closed the distance in an instant. His well-developed forearm muscles helped show what

existence Madra was when Eligos shouted

right to say that they have

they are like in

was the key point

to believe that the soul of a person who was called a hero in his lifetime could

mean he intended to trust

an ordinary human being who doesn’t have much to do with

dead or a demon. That is why I’m asking you. How did you get to hell? It is enough to tell me what you

I say not to get

left King

their noise and the more obsessed they are with grudges. They

It was due to Formless Will. It was

Sword. The earth split in half around the spot where

openly asked for help as he was surrounded by King Daebyeol and Madra, who chased

remembered the mission given by Grid—it was the mission to cooperate with Eligos. Grid gave such a mission because he believed in Eligos. It was also right for Kraugel to believe in him. Moreover, the purification of hell had just begun. The situation wasn’t over yet and Kraugel’s mission was

“...I will try.”

out Twilight

“That isn’t ordinary.”

faces of King Daebyeol and Madra became

a

‘This aura?’

the Sword Saint. Then he suddenly shifted his gaze in the direction of

“Pagma...”

wanted to meet. It wasn’t in

face strangely contorted as he remembered the humiliation of being resurrected and used as a death knight by this bastard, as well as the loneliness and pain

can help you even a little bit... can I?” Pagma’s soul rose from the river and slowly approached the scene. He was a shabby figure compared to Madra, let alone King Daebyeol. He was very blurred in form like most ordinary souls. Pagma’s soul was so weak that it wouldn’t be strange if he disappeared right away. His voice wasn’t

was one of the origins of Grid.

had just witnessed the activities of his successor. It was highly likely that he

your help.”

have been possessed by the soul of the Legendary

Dance is

Craftsmanship Skill

the soul of a

level is higher than Pagma’s Sword