Overgeared

It was almost a disaster—that was the overall assessment of those who watched Grid’s hell expedition. This expedition didn’t end even when Baal was killed. Instead, incidents repeatedly occurred. If Grid had failed, people would’ve complained to the S.A Group and said that it was a really terrible game.

This damn thing. What type of nonsense was it that the situation didn’t end after defeating the final boss, and one crisis after another kept popping up?

They were nervous even from the position of those cheering. It scared them. Then how were the feelings of the parties involved?

“What is the point of protesting as a group? They won’t quit the game anyway. Isn’t that right?”

“There is no alternative.”

“That is the scary thing about Satisfy. If it wasn’t for Grid, the users would always be at odds with the company.”

Reinhardt, the capital of the Overgeared Empire, and in addition, the super-large airship floating above Reinhardt, the Tomb of the Gods—a grand festival was held in the ‘greatest city on the surface’ and the ‘greatest city in the sky,’ which were located next to each other on the ground and in the sky.

A festival was held to celebrate a successful expedition. It far exceeded the scale of the self-celebration of the Overgeared Guild. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that people came from all over the world. The crowds gathered at Reinhardt and the Tomb of the Gods was staggering.

It was truly unprecedented. It was also a festival of a scale that would never be seen in the future.

The reporters from third-rate news organizations around the world watched the crowds enjoying the festivities without any worries and were convinced—in this atmosphere, if they wrote malicious articles against Grid and the Overgeared Guild, they were bound to be terrorized by someone.

At this time, it was right to abandon their rigid work ethic...

A truly surprising thing happened when the third-rate reporters, who originally made their living by writing ‘rumors without any accurate evidence’ or ‘articles avoiding responsibility when rumors were false,’ didn’t write recklessly. It was a great unification of the media that transcended borders, races, and ideologies.

From all over the world, there were only articles favoring Grid and the Overgeared Guild. This was something that no great person or group in the history of humanity had achieved.

Of course, the resulting backlash occurred. Was it because of the sense of crisis that they might lose their livelihood? The third-rate and tabloid media from all over the world targeted the S.A Group and relentlessly bit at them. If it wasn’t for Grid and the Overgeared Guild, who would’ve defeated Baal and the hidden bosses one after another, and purified hell? They criticized the S.A Group and Chairman Lim Cheolho for being hypocrites. Chairman Lim Cheolho repeatedly stated that he wanted Satisfy to be the hope of the people, but Satisfy’s ending was actually set as a bad ending.

“I feel better.”

Peak Sword laughed. Most of the members of the Overgeared Guild responded the same. In fact, they were the ones who wanted to blame the S.A Group the most. It was especially so when they saw the development of ‘Baal’s death gave birth to Asura.’ It was really... many people uttered curse words that they had never spoken in their lifetime. Then the third-rate media outlets, which were usually hated, started to target the same object of hatred and were rampaging wildly.

“It is completely letting the barbarians fight among themselves,” Hao said as he smiled slightly and tilted his glass. He was still wearing a gold mask.

Ibellin asked carefully, “The mask... why are you using it?”

The reason why Regas was wearing a mask was revealed.

At the time of the Asura raid—Regas, who hadn’t been able to grow up due to the Asura class, made explosive progress by replicating Asura’s skills in real time. It was a relief after being suppressed for several years.

Yes, the reason for wearing a mask was quite convincing. If Asura had recognized Regas’ face and was wary, Regas wouldn’t have been able to replicate Asura’s skills and wouldn’t have been able to help Biban in any way. Regas needed to hide his identity.

On the other hand, what about Hao? The reason why he had to wear a mask was still a question...

“Look at the attitude of these media outlets right now. If it is revealed that Hao is working with us, there will be a lot of uproar in China,” Regas explained on behalf of Hao, who laughed bitterly.

“Ah.”

It made sense right away. Hao became a traitor to China just because he admitted defeat to Grid in the National Competition. He had been criticized so much and for too long that he couldn’t handle it. His desire to hide his identity was understandable.

“It almost seems like the object they will criticize will become Hao, not the S.A Group. It is very difficult to be famous.”

outlets that were now biting at the S.A Group like the group was their parents’ enemies. In other

is really great in that

Hao laughed.

it bluntly, the eyes of all of humanity were focused on Grid. Besides, it was now the time of the festival

visitors to Reinhardt and the Tomb of the

was still a surplus business. No, it was a ‘business that will make more money.’ Thanks to the promotional slogan of unlimited food and drinks, even

city in Satisfy, Reinhardt sold all types of rare things. To add a bit of exaggeration, the quality of the stalls in a corner of Reinhardt’s smallest market was comparable to the quality of the

the tourists for this festival. They had regained their freedom after being trapped in the safe zones all their lives and came to the surface for the first time. From their perspective, the ordinary items sold by Reinhardt were rare treasures that they had never seen in their lifetime. It was natural to imagine Administrator Rabbit

any case, in this place

This was given that Grid was often criticized by people for only one

for some of the media and public opinion to

wives. Of course, it was a common situation for players who had obtained a decent title to be to married multiple men or women. The problem was that Grid also had two lovers in real

Grid. Grid clearly knew this fact, but he said he would definitely get married

it meant that Grid wasn’t afraid of the press at all. It was because he received the most

Ibellin, it was a strong heart that they really wanted to emulate. No,

head out from among the Overgeared members worrying about

it must be

place, so he was currently dressed in

held anyway. There will be less backlash if it is done when public opinion is

He thought that Marie Rose’s strength was essential for Grid. It was after all

felt sorry for Grid, who said he was going to marry Marie Rose quickly. It was because he witnessed several times what Marie Rose was

for Huroi.

to get married? It was already sad to think that he would be tormented for the

when everyone was worried about Grid

is nice

“Hello.”

“......”

scared for a

It was already the third time, but he always felt like he was sitting on a cushion of thorns. Furthermore, this time the other person was an Absolute. In fact, he was more

Grid’s heart or

have a great reputation. I know that you are a rare Absolute in the

“You know it well.”

Your noble self...?

cocked her head at the unexpected title before slowly smiling

child. Marie Rose was going to be respectful to a certain extent. Of

compared to her, an Absolute. The hierarchy of the two of them

happened as she was

I am afraid and nervous because my rank is higher than yours, but I will be brave and behave

“......?”

will from Irene. It was a truth conveyed by the senses of an Absolute. Irene wasn’t being territorial right now. She didn’t despise Marie Rose, nor was she jealous. It was just that as Grid’s legal wife, the empress of the Empire and the mother of the people, she was aware of herself and behaved properly.

originally just a noble of

Rose saw Irene’s determined eyes

lineage was inferior to Mercedes, a nobleman and chief knight of the Saharan Empire. She also wasn’t comparable to Basara, who was an empress. However, her identity had changed continuously

wife, and then a god’s

so, she never showed it. She might be very nervous in this moment, but the

“I like it.”

Rose silently finished weighing the situation and spoke slowly, “Empress Irene, I know your heart. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to behave appropriately. Ah,