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.

son of Hanul, a God of the Beginning—a being who fell into hell after 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

sense for me, an Absolute, to perish... I have to

disappearance of an Absolute make no sense? Baal also talked nonsense before

jumped off a cliff and instantly attacked

had a history of troubling Grid for a moment, inflicted new wounds on the soul of King Daebyeol, who was already full of wounds. He pushed relentlessly

which has regained its original flow. It is your story. I feel sorry for you, but I can’t let you do as you please. It could become an opportunity

be the representation of hell. He hoped that people would think of him the moment they thought of hell. It was a completely different concept from being the master of hell. It

obsessed with his role as the gatekeeper

Daebyeol clashed multiple times, causing the river to gush out every

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

“......”

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

better for Eligos

cheer for a demon. Kraugel’s expression stiffened as he felt

a way to get to the surface without crossing the river

moving while entrusting their bodies to the flow of the river. The form was also

“...Madra?”

the soul was confirmed. Then the image of the

you teach me how to climb to the

Madra’s request as he closed the distance in an instant. His well-developed forearm

type of existence Madra was when Eligos shouted

for as short a time as several years or as long as thousands of years. It is right to say

at what they are

was the key

souls were flowing along the river in a calm manner. It was hard to believe that the soul of a person who was called a hero in his lifetime could be twisted

intended to trust and help Madra. There was no

who doesn’t have much to do with hell... I can’t answer

you look like an ordinary human being. You don’t seem to be dead or a demon. That is why I’m asking you. How

say not to

as he briefly left King Daebyeol and returned

and more special a being was in their life, the higher the bridge of their noise and the more obsessed they are with grudges. They

due to Formless Will.

like looking at the Space Sword. The earth split in

as he was surrounded by King

mission because he believed in Eligos. It was also

“...I will try.”

Twilight

“That isn’t ordinary.”

of King Daebyeol and Madra became

a

‘This aura?’

his gaze in the direction of the river. It was because he detected a presence he had been missing for many

“Pagma...”

of the people he always wanted to meet. It wasn’t in a good

the humiliation of being resurrected and used as a death knight by this

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

was one of the origins of Grid. Regardless

his successor. It was highly likely that he got great inspiration

happy for your help.” Kraugel’s answer

have been possessed by the

Dance is

Legendary Blacksmith’s Craftsmanship

Braham’s soul in the past. Kraugel also became one with the soul of a legend. It was such a historic moment that Eligos’ eyes filled with anticipation. However, reality

higher than