Overgeared
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Grid had many challenges left for him to overcome: Aslan, with the Saharan Empire behind him, the man who kept Reidan in check and also falsely accused him of killing Prince Ren. There was also the vampire cities that he needed to fully capture before the war began.
In addition, he had to figure out what the 3rd prince of the Saharan Empire was planning and figure out a way to capture the Behen Archipelago. The whole process was likely to be linked to hell, so he planned to arrange sufficient preparations such as putting effort into raising Yura.
Prior to that, Grid had something to do personally.
‘Smelt the adamantium and bloodstone.’
The moment of making his 15th legendary item was approaching. He would experience further growth with the third special event. According to Lauel, Kraugel had obtained the strongest combat class. However, Grid didn’t think he was lagging behind.
He was able to find a better use of items through this National Competition.
‘Kraugel, the stronger you are, the stronger I will become.’
But before that!
‘First of all, I will move!’
The building that costed him both 10 billion won and 13 months of construction was finally completed. Thanks to the recognition that he developed during the National Competition, inquiries about moving in didn’t cease and the surrounding commercial area began to develop. He heard that the value of the 10 billion won building had actually soared to 15 billion!
‘I am now a top landlord!’
He would receive monthly rent and not have to worry about starving to death for the rest of his life! The throne that nobody could dream about, Grid felt like he was on top of the whole world!
“Father, Mother! In the future, I will protect both of you as well as Sehee!"
Grid confidently swore in front of his family members, who embraced him with tearful eyes. They finally realized that this was the end of hardships and the beginning of happiness. Grid and his family were busy for a while as they moved away from the old house they had been living in for around 30 years.
***
“Eh~~? Kraugel disappeared from the rankings?”
The Belto Kingdom was a very poor kingdom that offered huge tributes to the Saharan Empire every year.
Few of the two billion players used the Belto Kingdom as their starting point, as it was classified as a remote area due to its geographical distance from the center of the continent and its underdeveloped nature. It was natural for there to be a small number of players.
However, this place recently started to change as it gradually grew stronger by absorbing the weak kingdoms around it. How was this possible when the Belto Kingdom had no funds to train the army? It was the result of the unofficial ranker Ares and his soldiers.
“He finally got a hidden class?”
Ares, who had been organizing the supplies from the enemies, responded to Luck’s cry. Luck made a frustrated expression.
“Ah~~ that person has become stronger, and this is your only reaction? You should be more nervous, more nervous!”
“Why should I be nervous about someone who almost lost to a blacksmith? He was never my opponent in the first place.”
"Hyuu~ isn’t your memory really bad? Didn’t you lose to him?”
“At that time, I was weakened. I would’ve won if my condition was perfect.’
"Hmmm~~ anyway, it is true that he is a tough guy.”
“So what? Should I be shaking with fear?”
“Aish, making me care about something like this. Release the kids and take care of it.”
"Ye~~~s!”
The number ‘two billion’ was too big to easily estimate the scale. The best rankers who represented their country in the National Competition? They would be weak against the countless reclusive users scattered across Satisfy.
These hermits all had one goal in common: to become a master. Ares was one of said hermits, and his goal was to become the ruler of the continent! He dreamt of building his own country and someday taking over the Saharan Empire.
***
The Water Clan kingdom, Siren.
The size of this mysterious kingdom under the sea was quite small. Its population was only 100,000 strong, and the land was similar in size to Reidan. There were few hunting grounds and quests, so the number of players became scarce.
However, this place was heaven for Siren’s first discoverer, Euphemina. Thanks to the title ‘Friend of the Water Clan,’ she easily accumulated affinity with the water clan, and was able to experience many hidden episodes. Four months ago, she received a hidden quest.
[Upcoming Destruction]
★ Hidden Quest �Â
The heart of the water clan contains enormous magic power.
The prophet âÂÂMiongâ has prophesied that evil humans will invade Siren for this purpose.
You have a connection with the water clan through the disciple of a great magician, Mumud.
Defend Siren against the unknown enemies!
Quest Clear Condition: Protect Siren from enemy invasion.
Quest Failure Condition: More than 70% of Siren is destroyed or SirenâÂÂs population is reduced by more than 40%.
Quest Clear Reward: Acquire the title âÂÂDefender of Siren.â Acquire MumudâÂÂs Spellbook. MAX affinity with the water clanâÂÂs royal family.
While Euphemina didnâÂÂt know what effect the title âÂÂDefender of Sirenâ had, since it was a title obtained from saving a kingdom, its effects certainly wouldnâÂÂt be low. Euphemina judged that it would show off a tremendous performance. More than that, Euphemina was expecting a lot from MumudâÂÂs Spellbook.
Mumud, the disciple to the legendary magician Braham. Several documents testified that Mumud mightâÂÂve been a better magician than Braham. It was natural that Euphemina was expecting a lot from MumudâÂÂs Spellbook.
âÂÂFinally, maximum affinity with the royal family.âÂÂ
Over the years, Euphemina had been steadily building up affinity with the water clanâÂÂs king, Maxong. She needed to be friendly with Maxong in order to obtain his tears, and the result was successful. But the other princes were a problem. The conservative princes were unfriendly towards humans and many clashes occurred.
What if she defended Siren and the affinity reached the peak? All of the princes would show a favorable attitude to Euphemina and it could be an opportunity to establish an alliance with Overgeared and Reidan.
âÂÂI must keep watch.âÂÂ
Two months before the National Competition, Euphemina reported the quest to Grid and he promised to actively help her. It was the day when Euphemina sent a whisper to Grid and he made a meaningful smile. But there was a problem.
âÂÂThe invasion is faster than expected!âÂÂ
The invasion happened one month earlier than the prophesied date, meaning GridâÂÂs support would be delayed.
âÂÂGrid said that he would send troops three weeks later...!âÂÂ
-Grid!
[The target isnâÂÂt connected.]
âÂÂWhat?âÂÂ
Originally, Grid was someone who always connected to the game except when he was sleeping. Now was the time when Grid should be awake. Then why wasnâÂÂt he connected? The confused Euphemina sent another whisper, but the result was the same.
âÂÂDid something happen?âÂÂ
It was a desperate situation. Euphemina felt worry instead of resentment towards Grid, who was currently absent. As a member of Overgeared, she had much respect and adoration for Grid.
-Lauel!
Euphemina hurriedly sent a whisper to Lauel. Was he carrying out a heavy workload again as soon as the National Competition was over? Lauel replied in a powerless voice,
-Yes... Tell me, our hidden gem, Euphemina.
Euphemina shouted urgently,
-Send support to Siren...!
Lick!
âÂÂKyak?!âÂÂ
Something rough, soft, and sticky licked EupheminaâÂÂs white cheeks. Euphemina screamed in horror at the uncomfortable feeling.
âÂÂHihit! Yihihihit!âÂÂ
An unidentified woman with round eyes like a frog placed her face close to Euphemina.
âÂÂYou! Did you lick my cheek just now?âÂÂ
Euphemina stared at the woman with a long tongue with a disbelieving expression.
âÂÂHiit! Hihit! Soft!âÂÂ
âÂÂI feel bad.âÂÂ
Euphemina frowned and immediately used magic. Judging by the current situation, it was normal to attack without asking any questions.
"Aqua Throne!âÂÂ
It was the spell of the water clanâÂÂs 1st Prince Paong, who had excellent magical talent. The S-class magic was the strongest magic to use against a single enemy. However...
âÂÂHiit! Yihihihit!âÂÂ
Peeng!
The woman with round eyes smiled strangely and floated. The user with an ID of âÂÂBlackâ faced Aqua Throne head on and wielded sharp claws at Euphemina.
âÂÂBah!âÂÂ
âÂÂPerhaps she is wearing armor and artifacts with high resistance to the water attribute?âÂÂ
It was a testament to the fact that the enemies were fully prepared when invading Siren.
-Send assistance to Siren...!
Euphemina once again sent a whisper to Lauel, only to see a terrible notification window.
[You have failed to send a whisper!]
[The âÂÂChaos Fieldâ is blocking contact with the outside world!]
"Ha, you are really prepared.âÂÂ
They prepared many things in order to carry out the surprise attack. Euphemina pulled out a new duplicated skill as she stared at the black pendant hanging between BlackâÂÂs curves.
***
âÂÂBrother! Evil humans have broken through the outer wall and entered the city! They are trampling on our homes and the people!âÂÂ
1st Prince Paong was outraged by the words of 3rd Prince Gulong.
âÂÂThis is all due to that human female called Euphemina!âÂÂ
That cursed human found Siren, making it the target of greedy humans. He cursed with resentment as he ordered the army to take out their spears and orbs.
âÂÂGo and fight! Defend our kingdom and its people against the enemy!âÂÂ
"Ohhhh!âÂÂ
Since the loss of the princess years ago, King Maxong had locked himself away. Therefore, it was up to Paong to raise the morale of the soldiers. But war wasnâÂÂt something that could be won just by enthusiasm. The human army that invaded Siren was very strong. The soldiers werenâÂÂt able to oppose them.
In particular, the white-haired woman who was like a ghost. Even Paong, who was capable of both magic and using the spear, wasnâÂÂt her opponent.
"The god of the waves has abandoned us...!âÂÂ
Why did he allow the invasion of the enemies? The terrible screams and the sight of their family and colleagues dying in front of their eyes...
âÂÂItâÂÂs good that we were chosen as the vanguard. It is true that LauelâÂÂs eyes are excellent. He plays an active role in the lordâÂÂs absence.âÂÂ
âÂÂHey! Stop talking nonsense and lie down! The wyvern canâÂÂt maintain its balance!âÂÂ
âÂÂWow... This is almost a Vantner-level troll.âÂÂ
Five people rode on HuroiâÂÂs wyvern and were crossing the endless ocean. Huroi, Peak Sword, Pon, and Regas. In addition, Blood Warrior Katz.
At the same time.
âÂÂHa... It is hard.âÂÂ
Grid was busy moving. He didnâÂÂt hear the ringtone of the phone that he had placed in the corner. In the center of GridâÂÂs new room, the diamond capsule from the Comet Group flashed and stood out.