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 refused...

had proudly declared that he would remain the enemy of the Overgeared Guild. At the very least, he’d expressed his intention to challenge them honestly, without relying on the usage of dirty methods.

concern, “He still shouldn’t cross the line lest he

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

some aspects of hell’s environment were

it can’t be helped. He has my

If a big crisis occurred, something similar to the great human and demon war, he would eventually cooperate with the Overgeared

matter whether it was

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[...Persistent guy.]

became even stronger by preying on their

Revola had simply seemed incompetent when the dragons had been watching from the

Despite suffering from the aftereffects of losing to Grid, the volume of this guy became 1.5 times larger than usual once he covered his blue scales with solid ice. Both physically and mentally, he was like a

good to waste time

constant blizzards continued to cool down the temperature. It seemed like the whole area would soon enter the realm of absolute zero, so the three dragons became nervous. In fact, every time they moved, their frozen scales

have any allies around him. If Grid had fought Revola now, he would’ve experienced a phenomenon

shot a Breath once they were out of

small. If

[......]

He was watching the traitors’ movements with his

small. He considered that, even if he didn’t

‘I can’t handle it.’

two top dragons left. It was the highest level

physical ability and magic power would become threatening enough to the old dragons. It was a great burden to

made a promise to

will turn my back on the will of the

be able to keep his promise if he became a top dragon and took on greater responsibilities? Revola couldn’t guarantee

not Cranbel

honorable than Cranbel and less ambitious than Kubartos. He was half-hearted. He couldn’t rule out the possibility of breaking his promise to Grid and living as a servant

[......]

which were weakened from breaking through the snowstorm and his ice armor. He

Enough.

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

do

answer other than killing us? Of course, we will

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

try not

intentions of the dragons and their unbreakable fighting spirits now made

then, a thunderous voice echoed throughout the

are hesitating to

lightning strike swiftly followed

the middle of the other three, and

though his entire body was covered in ice. It was none

Breath and swung his tail, the scales of the lower-ranked dragons were repeatedly ripped off. Then, three

you, Revola. I benefited thanks to your

Gulp.

was no hesitation in Kubartos’

watching the scene, stunned. His

can you take the hearts

your

[......]

Cranbel. If he hadn’t seriously injured me, I