Overgeared Chapter 546:
Capture or kill Arube?
If 100 players were given the ‘Location of the Red Phoenix Bow’ quest, 100 out of 100 would’ve chosen to capture Arube . It was natural . Capturing Arube would allow them to win the Red Phoenix Bow . Wasn’t it strongest battle gear? People wouldn’t be foolish enough to kill Arube just for a rise in level .
' . . . I’m a stupid **** . ’
How many of the two billion users would think that being too strong could be a sin? Grid accidentally killed Arube . He got two levels and Arube’s items in exchange, but he couldn’t help feeling depressed .
“Hah . ”
Grid’s shoulders were slumped as he used the Legendary Blacksmith’s Appraisal on the Unknown Mark and Arube’s Ring . Grid didn’t have high expectations . These were items that wouldn’t have been revealed to the world unless Arube was killed . In other words, it was unlikely that the items would be too good .
"Still, he was a named NPC so it wouldn’t be garbage . . . Eh?”
Grid’s footsteps stopped as he checked the item details . He was so surprised by the outcome that his body stiffened like a stone statue .
[The blacksmith who became a legend can appraise items with an excellent discerning eye . If a hidden feature exists in the target item, it will be found . ]
[Unknown Mark]
A black sun mark .
The usage is unknown .
[You have discovered a hidden feature in the item!]
[Mark of Evolution]
Rating: Unique
A functional marker developed by the alchemy facility .
If this mark is attached to your body, one of your strength, agility, stamina, or intelligence stats will increase by 200 .
User Restriction: Level 200 or higher .
Weight: 0
“Wow . ”
Grid’s mouth dropped open at the unexpected situation . An item that raised his stats when stuck to his body? It was also by 200 points!
“Amazing!”
The item wasn’t trash . It actually had tremendous value . Grid was thrilled . But the biggest reason for Grid’s pleasure wasn’t the value of the mark . It was the glimpse of the possibilities of alchemy . Grid was truly excited by this point .
‘Is it possible to someday produce these marks at Reidan’s alchemy facility? Rabbit, please prove that your choice isn’t wrong . ’
Grid prayed earnestly for Rabbit and examined Arube’s Ring . Then he sighed .
[Arube’s Ring]
Rating: Unique
A ring completed after many experiments by Arube, who wanted to use the abilities of the armored needles .
When worn, five or less strands of silver thread can be twisted together to the desired shape .
Conditions of Use: None .
Weight: 4
“ . . . ”
According to the item description of the silver thread, at least 2,500 dexterity was needed to handle five or less silver threads . That’s right . In other words, Arube’s Ring was an item that increased the wearer’s dexterity to 2,500 . It was useless for Grid, whose dexterity had already reached 3,700 .
"Sigh, giving me this . . . ”
Grid was grumbling while thinking about it . What if an ordinary player got Arube’s Ring? By now, they would be jumping with joy . In the first place, Grid was the only one qualified to handle the silver thread freely . From a general point of view, the two items obtained from killing Arube didn’t fall significantly compared to the Red Phoenix Bow . It was just Grid who didn’t feel all the benefits .
“ . . . No, wait . I think I can use it . ”
Grid suddenly thought of the Overgeared Skeletons . Skeletons that could wear equipment items, unlike normal skeletons . What would happen if they wore Arube’s Ring .
‘Won’t they support me properly in battle?’
The use of the silver thread was endless . It would be a great help for Grid if the Overgeared Skeletons could use the silver thread to tie up the feet of the enemy for a while . There was no definite limit on the random damage of the silver thread . The level 1 Overgeared Skeletons wielding the silver thread might deal a blow to level 100 monsters .
The minimum damage was only 100 and this could appear 999 out of 1,000 times . In any case, his expectations for the Overgeared Skeletons rose significantly .
“Kukuk . . . ”
Grid couldn’t control the laugh that emerged . He felt so happy that he could fly away . He took advantage of the momentum and took out the Mark of Evolution . It was to increase his stats . He wanted either the intelligence or agility stat . Agility needed to be increased to match the ratio of strength and intelligence allowed Grid to learn more magic from Braham .
‘Stamina also isn’t bad . An increase in health and defense means my survival ability will increase greatly . The usage of Blackening will also increase . ’
It just couldn’t be strength . His strength was already overflowing .
'The probability of gaining the desired stat is 75% . ’
There was only a 25% chance of being unlucky . Grid believed in the concept of probability as he placed the back sun mark on the back of his hand .
Chiiiik!
“Um . ”
There was a stinging feeling . Grid frowned, but didn’t lose his smile . Agility, stamina, and intelligence .
‘Which of the three stats will go up?’
[The Mark of Evolution has been placed . ]
[Strength has risen by 200 . ]
“ . . . Shit . ”
The smile completely disappeared from the face of the frustrated Grid . No, dammit . There was a 75% chance of getting his desired stats and a 25% chance of getting unwanted stats, then what was this?
"Why is it the 25%?”
Grid was certain that the devil had made the idea of probability .
“Ah . . . Is this irreversible?”
Strength was the best stat for physical damage dealers . Not only did it increase physical attack power, it also gave a small amount of health . But Grid knew that he would be stronger if he adjusted his strength and agility to a ratio of 1:1 . He didn’t want to widen the gap between strength and agility .
“Ugh . . . It would be much better if intelligence rose . ”
Was there any blacksmith in the world who wanted to raise intelligence? It was sad . Grid became restless and closed his eyes . Then he looked at the information of the mark on the back of his hand . It was to check if he could reapply it .
[Mark of Evolution]
Status: Strength .
200 strength is added .
You can try changing the stat .
However, changing the stats will cause one of your stats to permanently drop by 5 .
“ . . . ”
One of his stats would drop by 5 points . It was a truly fearsome penalty . This was half the value of an elixir, a number that could be gained by eating at least five of Idan’s dishes . Eating Idan’s food didn’t always raise his stats .
‘Why?’
Grid grimaced while sweat flowed down his back . Should he be satisfied with the increase in attack strength, despite the inefficiency? Or should he lost five stat points for a more dramatic increase in attack power? His worries didn’t last long .
‘Anything would be good apart from strength . It’s worth it . ’
The odds were 75% . Furthermore, Grid had a lot of different types of stats . There was strength, stamina, intelligence, agility, persistence, composure, indomitable, dignity, insight, courage, charm demonic power, good luck, etc . It was a variety of stats that other people couldn’t dream of . It would be profitable if he could get 200 stats he wanted in exchange for losing 5 stats .
‘In particular, it will be a great hit if I lose the points from composure or demonic power . ’
Composure reduced the probability of entering an abnormal state and the recovery speed from it . Basically, it wasn’t a very useful stat for Grid, who was immune to status conditions . In addition, Grid was frightened about what would happen when demonic power became too high .
Grid prayed earnestly . He hoped to gain agility or intelligence in exchange for sacrificing one of these two stats!
“Change mark . ”
[The location of the mark can be reset . ]
Pahat!
The mark of the black sun on Grid’s hand rose into the air again . Perhaps if Grid was a person who cared about appearance, he would’ve attached it to his chest or neck . But Grid wasn’t interested in appearance .
‘Isn’t there a higher chance of increasing intelligence if I stick it to my head?’
Grid thought up this logic and placed the mark in the center of his forehead . At the same time .
[The Mark of Evolution is being reconfigured . ]
[5 good luck stats have disappeared . ]
[Strength has risen by 200 . ]
“XX . ”
He lost his good luck stats that he cherished the most and his strength stat rose again? Grid lost his reason and immediately rearranged the mark again . He pulled the mark off his forehead and slapped it onto his chest . It was just below the collarbone . The dark sun mark seen through the wide collar looked nice .
[The Mark of Evolution is being reconfigured . ]
[5 good luck stats have disappeared . ]
[Stamina has risen by 200 . ]
“ . . . ”
At level 300, every point in stamina increased health by 25 and defense by 0 . 9 . The 200 rise in stamina gave Grid an extra 5,000 health and good defense, so it certainly wasn’t bad . Still, it was less dramatic than the agility stat that increased his combat ability, or the intelligence stat that helped him learn new magic .
Grid was a little sad, but what could he do?
“Let’s just be satisfied with this . . . ”
He was too afraid to do it anymore . Grid moved like a beaten man after he lost 10 points in good luck . He arrived in front of Idan’s restaurant .
***
"You came!”
As usual, the restaurant was empty .
Idan welcomed Grid from where he was sitting . The reaction was a lot different from the last time they met .
"You were a blacksmith? You don’t know how happy I was when I heard that you won the championship!”
“Idan . . . ”
He was happy that Grid won? Grid, whose heart had become as desolate as the dry desert, felt touched . Despite being a mad chef, Grid was glad to see Idan . This lasted for one second .
“Hahahat! Won’t guests come like a tide if I announce that the winner of the smithy competition likes coming to my restaurant?”
" . . . Give me something to eat . ”
Grid sat down at a table . Yang Fei approached him with her expressionless face and handed him the citron tea .
"Today's tea is a service . I’m just a poor girl, but I want to congratulate you on your victory . But I will have to starve this evening . ”
Her expression didn’t change despite her words . Grid knew that Yang Fei was responsible for her siblings and felt burdened . But he didn’t refuse the free service .
‘In any case, I will give her a salary when I bring her with me to the West Continent . ’
Grid rationalized it and enjoyed the taste of the free tea . Yang Fei gazed at him and carefully lifted her skirt .
“That . . . Today my thighs are stiff . ”
Her pale face became extremely red . Yang Fei was very ashamed . She already knew . Grid’s massage wasn’t a simple massage .
‘This child . . . ’
It was strange how she was actively pursuing this . Maybe Sua would be the same .
‘Are the women of the East Continent like this?’
Grid kneaded Yang Fei’s white thighs with his fingers . A soft feeling was felt from his fingertips .
“Urgh . ”
Yang Fei lost strength in her legs and sat down . Grid thought her red ears were cute and started to actively move his hand .
[Affinity with Yang Fei has risen . ]
[Affinity with Yang Fei . . . ]
[Dexterity has increased by 1 . ]
Grid seriously thought that he would never starve to death as long as he had his fingers .