Overgeared

What was going on here?

Hurent smiled at Biban’s absurd question and rubbed the back of his neck.

‘I avoided a fatal injury, but I feel stiff. I almost died again as soon as I logged in.’

Aura Master Hurent.

He was one of the most powerful members of the Overgeared Guild.

He had the ability to adjust the shape of aura at will, allowing him to be useful in all types of scenarios. Because of this, he had played a big role in the battle against Trauka as the spearhead. He was able to deal damage to the enemy while empowering and protecting his allies at the same time.

Therefore, he was a problem.

Despite the presence of the tower members and apostles, Hurent had been the one attracting Trauka’s aggro. He’d been the first among the main damage dealers to die twice.

This wasn’t because Hurent had mismanaged the aggro. It just so happened that Trauka’s intelligence had been too high. After sensing the threat in Hurent, Trauka had persistently targeted him. He’d shot a Breath even with both his hands tied up.

Thanks to this, Hurent was able to reconnect the fastest and get here on time.

Regardless, the situation wasn’t good. Regas, Pon, Ibellin, Toon, Chris’ entourage–they were in charge of the vanguard, just like him, and would be the first to die. It was good that they arrived to the fight, but the level of the enemy was higher than they had expected.

Kubartos.

He was a rare dragon with golden scales. Even though he wasn’t an old dragon, he exuded a level of power similar to that of Trauka’s. They felt like they were already dead every time they met his metallic, cold gaze. A chill went down their spines, and they became lethargic.

‘He is actually causing some pretty terrible abnormal status conditions.’

Fear and confusion could be overcome by control. However, they had to endure abnormal status conditions such as exhaustion and intimidation, which lowered the power of their stats and skills.

Of course, this was only for those who weren’t legends. Unfortunately, the vanguard didn’t consist of many legends.

“Raise your hand if you don’t think you will be much help.”

The usually friendly Hurent, who was relieved when he verified Piaro’s safety as soon as he logged in, didn’t carry a very pleasant tone in his voice at the moment, which was reasonable, since he seldom made unnecessary remarks.

“Me.”

A bloodied Toon raised his left hand. His right arm had been cut off. Even if he transformed into a tiger, he wouldn’t be able to run. The same could be said about transforming into an eagle–he would be unable to fly, as well.

“Regas, do you have anything to say?”

“Ah... My capabilities have dropped a lot due to internal injuries, but surely I can play the role of bait. Both my legs are fine.”

“You are bleeding all over the place right now. It’s so bad, it can’t even be fixed by taking hemostatic medicine. Won’t you be useless once the bleeding debuff stacks?”

“I can stop the bleeding by concentrating my spirit.”

“You and Toon are taking Biban away. Next time, say what you have to say briefly without adding personal opinions. You’re wasting time.”

“...Yes, I’ll be back as soon as possible.”

Hurent’s group had arrived at the scene and were waiting, when they noticed that Biban’s mental world, in which Kubartos had been imprisoned, shattered. They ran to Biban’s rescue, and as many as nine people had been killed in the process, with two of the most powerful people present ending up seriously injured. Those two happened to be Toon, who could transform into a beast suitable for each occasion, and who stole Biban away, and Regas, who had tried to protect Ibellin.

Ibellin apologized to Regas. “I-I’m sorry!”

Of course, there was no need for an apology. Ibellin succeeded in inflicting significant damage onto Kubartos. This had caused Kubartos’ aggro to disperse, allowing Toon to rescue Biban. He could take the most credit for saving Biban.

it’s okay. You

nicely, and Toon, who had a sullen expression, supported Biban. Hurent placed a shield over the three of them and

released was strange, its trajectory irregular like a ping-pong ball, making it impossible to predict. Even

failed to

allow the attack itself to hit them, but it was also hard to avoid, making it very

discernible difference between this dragon and an old dragon. Of course, this was because he and the rest were weak in comparison to a dragon. They probably couldn’t tell the difference between a top dragon and an old one, just like ants felt equally threatened by dogs and

order was simple. “Run away right

People obeyed immediately.

fought head-on with

broke, Kubartos appeared in

definitely less threatening in this form than when he was using his main body. It was unlikely that Hurent would be killed immediately from

isn’t a big

He was beautiful even when

exchanging one sword strike was stunning. Hurent flew back several meters. Then he kicked off the rock behind

flash, but it was still too

the side of the fleeing Biban by seemingly using Shunpo. Seeing the movement path shown by the afterimages, it turned out that he had just

the aura shield surrounding the three people, though he failed to stab Biban in the back beyond the shield, because the shield had the ability to block any attack once. It was an ultimate skill that could only be used a few times, because so much mana was drained

“......?”

sword? His golden eyes, peering

out, turning into pulsating

a sword light once

his left hand while drawing a

attack by repeatedly pushing away the target’s attack with the back of his hand and pulling it with his palm. It required a great deal

The only problem was

failed to turn it

Regas had grabbed it with his bare hands and pulled it away. A few

Toon cursed as he transformed into a snow leopard and leapt forward with

party window in his field of view, Regas’ name turned black. Hurent’s health had also decreased by half

sorry to burden

“Don’t talk nonsense.”

gibberish was this

clicked his tongue as he kept

was gifted with natural

His senses shone just as brilliantly in Satisfy as they did in real life.

amount of time he’d spent playing the game had decreased significantly, but that was a story of the past. Thanks to the friends he brought back

caught up with his competitors. Thanks to Grid’s help materially and spiritually, he was more confident in his skills

a loud noise erupted from not

to human form. Then he jumped, hanging from the ceiling. After seeing the golden sword energy spread out beneath his

First things first, I will deal with the situation at hand. Then, I will focus on hunting you guys down for the next few

A player hunting declaration.

a dragon, who was supposed to be

bugs and plagues for a perfect world.” Toon’s expression

players might change. It

“......!”

heard someone groaning. His eyes snapped to the party window, noticing that Pon was

turned away and

Ibellin died.

He increased his speed.

his swordsmanship skills and the presence of his

stop. He tried to focus his thoughts only on the person on

how many minutes

exit was getting closer. Finally, light started to

Hurent: Stop

whisper flew