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.

ending because he had been too lonely. When Chiyou was left alone in the

be as lonely as I

one ray remaining, now had

nodded. “...Of

would grant Chiyou’s

could be seen smiling slightly through the ash pillar that appeared

Flop.

was left alone surrounded by wilderness. He slumped down helplessly,

I also become

he wasn’t alone. He slowly shook off these vague fears as he recalled the faces of his friends and colleagues. Even now, the Overgeared Guild was

sure he would never be lonely. Sometimes, he would rely on

“...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 goodwill

was present. In fact, in his heart, he wanted to use his God Hands to construct Chiyou’s tomb in a grand

him. Grid didn’t want to make the mistake of accidentally reviving Chiyou

“Rest for eternity.”

a short

***

triumphant return

of the

swarmed Grid when he returned

‘Oh my.’

in, but to no avail. The imperial capital had extended beyond continents and

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

time the emperor appeared, but today was a monumental day. The emperor had defeated the Martial God and returned safely. There was

players swarmed Grid. Surrounded by the cheering crowd, Grid was

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

killing Chiyou. He also wanted to make sure that he

Summoning to call Huroi

give me a

time and saluted like a knight. He was glad that Grid called him before he was forced to log

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 their studies over hunting and raiding. As their cultivation realm increased, it was possible to increase the playtime limit that had restricted players for a

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, he could respond to the call of his liege... Huroi was rejoicing and

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

in the future, Chiyou would not be regarded as such a great being. He should be seen by the people as moderately strong and

“...Yes, Your Majesty.”

order to make Grid’s value shoot up. Sometimes, it was out of genuine respect for the enemy. At

were times when he seemed happy as his enemies were portrayed as great. The stronger the enemy, the more he conversed with them during battle and the more he liked listening to Huroi’s stories praising them. Grid didn’t want to

was natural for Grid to feel respect for

said that if it hadn’t been for Chiyou’s trials and protection, he wouldn’t have gotten to where he

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

was no way

Following the battle of the gods, the emperor who judged the