Overgeared

The tower members were born as ordinary human beings who’d gained eternal life and had confronted dragons.

Their stories could fill over a hundred books. Their lives were considered miraculous by default. Therefore, finding some inspiration in the concept of miracles had long been a challenge for them, considering their background.

“I’m back.”

But Hayate’s resurrection...

“Hayate!”

“Lord Hayate!”

It reminded the tower members of the value of miracles.

The sight of them crying, laughing and hugging each other made their noses runny from holding back tears.

Seuron found Lauel, approached and whispered, “Tell Katz to keep his promise.” He was careful not to ruin the friendly atmosphere with his serious attitude.

Lauel laughed. “Have you perhaps changed a lot?”

“No? I was always like this. I’m ruthless only toward my enemies.”

The Black and White sisters interjected. “Aren’t you the one so blinded by fame that you don’t care about anything else?”

“Speak for yourself.”

Seuron and the sisters were arguing with each other.

“I truly owe all of you,” Lauel politely told the three of them. “I will never forget your brilliant performance.”

It seemed that Knight had fully informed him of what had happened.

The Black and White sisters, who didn’t get along well with others, felt embarrassed and left the place.

“We are planning to expand the Overgeared vampire branch... Are you interested in joining the Overgeared Guild? It would make me happy if you took charge of the branch.” Lauel suggested to Seuron.

This was one of the reasons why Lauel was considered one of the important contributors to building the empire. To sum things up, he was obsessed with talent. If he spotted someone who was talented in a certain field, he would reach out to them.

It sometimes took years to verify if someone could be trusted or not. That was why he needed a competent inspector named Knight, but in any case... The gathering of talent in the empire was the result of a combination of Grid’s connections and Lauel’s initiative.

“I’m not interested,” Seuron replied without giving it much thought.

It was a surprising answer. Seuron had hundreds of guild members. If he could join the Overgeared Guild and gain support, he would benefit tremendously. Lauel hadn’t expected him to refuse.

“If I become a part of the Overgeared Guild, who will I fight with later?”

“That... This is an answer I’ve heard from someone else...”

“Are there more people like me? I’m glad.”

Seuron laughed cheerfully.

“Everyone has different reasons for playing the game, but at the very least, my colleagues and I get the most fun out of war. There are quite a few skilled production workers in the guild. Someday, I will have a good assortment of resources and compete with the empire properly. There will be a war. That way, I can sit on a cushion of money if I acquire a few mines or something.”

“I’ve heard something similar from someone else...”

Seuron waved lightly and left.

didn’t expect to be

of the Overgeared Guild. At the very least, he’d expressed his intention to challenge them honestly, without relying on the usage

still shouldn’t

I take it that Seuron’s performance must’ve impressed you quite a lot. The more I think about it, the more I feel it is a

some aspects of hell’s environment were advantageous

it can’t be helped. He has my respect because he has

anything, Seuron was a player. If a big crisis occurred, something similar to the great

matter whether it was

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[...Persistent guy.]

Revola became even stronger by preying on their wounded kin. Now

wasn’t easy. Revola had simply seemed incompetent when the dragons had been watching from the

aftereffects of losing to Grid, the volume of this guy became 1.5 times

good to waste time

the whole area would soon enter the realm of absolute zero, so the three dragons became nervous. In fact, every time they moved,

his true form was powerful, especially when he didn’t have any allies around him. If Grid had fought Revola now, he would’ve

out of the

the scope of its influence was small. If they could unleash a powerful attack without entering his range, then

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traitors’

had he eaten? He was certain that the number wasn't small. He considered that, even if he

‘I can’t handle it.’

only two top dragons left.

possess absolute power, but his physical ability and magic power would become threatening enough to the old dragons. It was a great burden to shoulder that much responsibility, especially since there were only two top dragons

made a promise

turn my back on the will of the

his promise if he became a top dragon and took on greater responsibilities?

Cranbel

less ambitious than Kubartos. He was half-hearted. He couldn’t rule out the possibility of breaking

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the Breaths, which were weakened from breaking through the snowstorm and his ice armor. He tried taking advantage of the gaps in his enemies’ attacks when they were reloading

Enough.

them and Revola. They realized why Revola had been defeated by a mere god. It wasn’t because he was weak or incapable. Grid was simply

should I do with you

any answer other than killing us? Of course, we will devour at

lower-ranked dragon was a dragon. They might break, but they

not to

spirits now made

then, a thunderous voice

hesitating to the very

lightning strike swiftly followed

three dragons were ripped off. A dragon stood in the middle of the other three, and he was larger than Revola,

who showed off his majesty even though his entire body was covered in ice. It

Kubartos shot a Breath and swung his tail, the scales of the lower-ranked dragons were repeatedly

you, Revola. I benefited thanks to your

Gulp.

eat. There was no hesitation

stunned. His face

take the hearts of your own

your own people... Of course, these

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Cranbel. If he hadn’t seriously injured me, I would’ve thought twice