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

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.

shouldn’t cross the line lest he summons

him, 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

was truly amazing. Of course, some aspects of hell’s environment were advantageous

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

occurred, something similar to the great human and demon war, he

whether it was Satisfy or

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[...Persistent guy.]

dragon Revola became even stronger by preying on their wounded kin. Now they were aiming for the

when the dragons had been watching from the sidelines

Grid, the volume of this guy became 1.5 times larger than usual once he covered his blue scales

good to

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,

now, he would’ve experienced a phenomenon where all of the items

as far away as possible from Revola and shot a Breath once they were out of the range

strength of his energy itself might be great, but the scope of its influence was small. If they could unleash a powerful attack without entering his range, then there was

[......]

Revola looked serene. He was watching the traitors’ movements with

how many hearts of his own kin had he eaten? He was certain that the number wasn't small. He considered that, even if he didn’t eat the

‘I can’t handle it.’

Oblivion, there were only two top

dragons, he wouldn’t possess absolute power, but his physical ability and magic power would become threatening enough to the old dragons. It was a

Revola had already made a promise to

will turn my back on the will

be able to keep his promise if he became a top dragon

not Cranbel or

out the possibility of breaking his

[......]

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

Enough.

of the difference in strength between them and Revola. They realized why Revola had been defeated by a mere god. It wasn’t because he was weak or

I do with you

than killing us? Of course, we will devour at least one of your eyeballs,

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

try not to

their unbreakable fighting spirits now made

then, a thunderous voice echoed

are hesitating to

lightning strike swiftly

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

showed off his majesty even though his entire body was covered in ice. It was none other than the

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

you, Revola. I benefited

Gulp.

and eat. There was no hesitation

watching the scene, stunned. His face

take the hearts of your

have betrayed your own people... Of course, these guys

[......]

you are going to blame someone, blame Cranbel. If he hadn’t seriously injured me, I would’ve thought