Overgeared

Chapter 2055

“Finally... Ack!!”

Chiyou’s face twisted in pain. The death he had dreamed of for eons was more terrible than he had imagined. His stopped heart silenced his world. His cold blood made everything go dark. He felt as if he was floating.

It was painful. He was scared. An overwhelming sense of loss came over him...

“Chiyou...”

“Gri... d...”

The image of Grid was reflected in Chiyou’s dim eyes. Grid was gritting his teeth as if he was witnessing something sad.

Chiyou recalled the first time he met Grid. At that time, Grid had been weak, but even then he’d had unlimited potential. He had been like the sun even among the yangbans.

Chiyou welcomed death with open arms.

“My discerning vision... As expected, I wasn’t wrong...”

While Chiyou had been observing him, Grid had faced many trials. However, Grid had overcome each and every one of them without getting discouraged. He had finally made it to where he was today.

You have become more distinguished than me...

Chiyou was turning to ash and didn’t even have the energy to open his mouth. Thus, he spoke using intent.

[Grid. You are the Only One God now.]

The noble status of the Martial God remained honorable even in the moment of irreversible death. He engraved his intent on the entire world.

[I, Martial God Chiyou, was killed by the Great Grid. This is eternal annihilation.]

Once Chiyou’s defeat spread to the world, the gray energy that consumed him became even more powerful.

[The Martial God status has been attributed to Grid.]

The Martial God, envied and feared by all the beings in the world, was now just one of the concepts that made up Grid.

Chiyou was rapidly weakening. Even if several miracles occurred at this very moment, it was impossible to save him.

“Chiyou...!”

[Is this how it feels for my soul to die? It’s more painful than what I was prepared for. An indescribable sense of loss is coming over me.]

There were clear tears in Chiyou’s single remaining eye.

[...How ridiculous and disgusting my desire must be in the eyes of human beings who die after living for only decades.]

There were countless people in the world who were struggling to survive even one more day. Unlike them, Chiyou only chased death. It was only now when he was on the brink of death that he realized he was a tremendous sinner.

lonely. When Chiyou was left alone in the ruined Hwan Kingdom, he realized he had

be

which had only one ray remaining, now had a

nodded.

would grant

could be seen smiling slightly through the ash pillar

Flop.

a moment before. Grid was left alone surrounded

become lonely like

the faces of his friends and colleagues. Even now, the Overgeared Guild

up like Chiyou. They would always bother him and make sure he would never be lonely. Sometimes, he would rely on them to keep up the friendly competition they had

“...It’s because we’re players.”

passed. Grid steadied his heartbeat and regained his composure. He got up from where he had been

received so much

the wilderness where no one else was present. In fact, in his heart, he wanted to use his God Hands

managed to disappear. However, he might resurrect if people kept talking about him. Grid didn’t want

“Rest for eternity.”

a short prayer, Grid

***

the triumphant return of

leader of the great

when he

‘Oh my.’

avail. The imperial capital had extended beyond continents and had

on the gates and walls, the return points, warp gates, and the Tomb of the

to be prudent. They knew it would be annoying if they made a fuss every time the emperor appeared, but today was a monumental day. The emperor had defeated the Martial God and returned safely. There was bound to be an

Grid. Surrounded by the cheering crowd, Grid

plan. Let’s announce Chiyou’s death and make the people forget

also wanted to make

and used Knight Summoning to call Huroi to his

give

like a knight. He was glad that Grid

destroying all the Full Moon Fortresses, players had been continuously honing the techniques and mystical arts of the cultivation world. There were many people who prioritized

also been concentrating on his studies recently. Thanks to this, his cultivation realm had risen and his playtime limit had increased significantly. In this way,

people gathered here, so please announce the death of Martial God Chiyou. Make sure to emphasize that I

be regarded as such a great being. He should be seen by the people as moderately strong and despicable. He had to be downgraded to a common enemy. This was the easiest

“...Yes, Your Majesty.”

they actually were in order to make Grid’s value shoot up. Sometimes, it was out of genuine respect for the enemy. At some point, all

seemed happy as his enemies were portrayed as great. The stronger the enemy, the more he conversed

Grid to feel respect for the enemy.

teacher. Grid occasionally said that if it hadn’t been for Chiyou’s trials and

God. He had been an absolute invincible being who was feared

disparage him? There was no way Grid could feel comfortable about

Following the battle of the gods, the emperor who judged the Martial God has truly been crowned as the Only One