Overgeared Chapter 1061:
“These jerks . ”
Between level 398 and 399, it might only be a one-level difference, but the experience required to level up was at least twice as much . Grid had speculated this . However, he was mistaken as it wasn’t twice as much, but 10 times as much . It had been a fortnight since he had gotten stuck in the Ruins of the War God . Apart from when he visited Reidan for the Ultimate Transformation, Grid had hunted continuously, yet he had only gained 0 . 09% experience . Since the Ruins of the War God was currently the most difficult hunting site, this wasn’t a natural phenomenon .
‘It is because it is like this that I couldn’t level up by hunting Berith . Shouldn’t I level up at this point?’
Grid was well aware of his own strength . He knew he was much stronger if his level was equal to that of an ordinary ranker . Could other people fulfill the demanding experience requirement when they didn’t have overwhelming hunting abilities? Grid thought it was hard .
‘In a year or so, there might be a perception that level 399 is an interval level . ’
There would be a period when most users were stuck at level 399 . Thinking about it, Grid realized how precious a quest which gave levels truly was . At this time, the minus levels he experienced when he just became Pagmas Descendant was more precious .
“It’s hard, it’s hard . . . ”
Grid was suddenly overwhelmed . He thought the operators would be giggling while watching him be in pain, and they would do it while ripping at fried chicken .
‘ . . . No, even they aren’t perverted enough to watch while ripping at friend chicken . ’
While Grid was shivering, a whisper came . The whim of the war **** was still maintained, so the ruins didn’t restrict communication or magic transfers .
-Grid, Grid! I’ve received a request for a quest that looks good!
-Oh, really? Congratulations .
-I can do this with Grid!
-With me? Is it a cooperative quest?
Grid was intrigued by Coke’s whisper . He wasn’t curious about the contents of the quest but the rewards . If it was an experience quest, then he wanted to participate in any way .
-What are the quest rewards?
-One unique rated skillbook! Coke shouted confidently .
It was a chance to earn a unique rated skill! For Coke, it was a dream come true, and he thought Grid would be happy . However, Grid didn’t have a very excited response .
-Is that all?
-Ah, no! It also gives a title! We can obtain an affinity with someone!
- . . .
During the time he investigated the Overgeared Guild, the high ranking players had an average of 12 titles . On the other hand, Grid had overcome all types of trials and had more than 30 titles . Additionally, most of his titles were superb . He didn’t have much expectation for a new title . The thing that interested him was affinity with someone .
-Affinity with who?
-I want to know that too . . .
-Our Coke has grown a lot~ He can joke around now~
-I-It also increases the level!!
-Where’s our pretty one?
***
In the capital of the Overgeared Kingdom, Reinhardt…
“It is suspicious in many ways,” Lauel responded in an uncertain manner . “Who would share a hidden quest with someone whose face they don’t know? I think there is more than a 99% chance of it being a trap or a prank . ”
“Rash Guard is a senior member who has been active on the Chivalry site for over 15 years, and he usually behaves very well . I don’t think his credibility is low . ”
“Look, Coke . Do you think the Internet is a good space? Additionally, how great is the website called Chivalry that 15 years of activity can be an indicator of trust?”
“Chivalry is a community site where knight enthusiasts come together to discuss knights . There is a 20-year tradition . . . ”
“It is a place where you just gather . Half of the medieval knights were ruffians who plundered the people to live or bragged whenever they opened their mouths . ”
“Prime Minister Lauel!! Those words are overkill!”
“No, I’m not talking about Satisfy’s knight players but medieval knights . ”
“Do you know Jude? You are mocking knights right now!”
“Hey, don’t fight . Just calm down,” Grid, who was listening quietly, calmed the situation . He had a slightly different idea from Lauel, who did not trust the unidentified informant .
“Lauel, you are talking curtly because I know that you’re worried about us . However, your suspicion is a bit wrong . Is there anyone in the world who would share a hidden quest with a person whose face they don’t know? It is possible if you don’t have any friends . ”
“ . . . ”
It was a cheap and low sensibility . Grid once had no friends and fully understood the position of Rash Guard .
“There is a quest that requires two more people to clear, but you don’t have any friends . What do you do then? You have to find people on the Internet . ”
“ . . . It is a possibility . ”
“Let’s go quickly . It is better to get together first to find out if the quest is true or not . ”
“In any case, it could be a trap so be careful . ”
“I’ll block him if I feel it is fishy . ”
“I understand . Request to be that person’s friend and set your level and affiliation to open mode . I think it is better to naturally encourage them to reveal their level and affiliation . ”
It was a process to determine if they were a trustworthy person . The convinced Grid nodded and sent a friend request to ‘Resh##3 . ’
##3 meant he was the third person to create that username . Out of two billion players, there would be thousands or tens of thousands of Resh . Being third meant he was an early player . It was as expected .
Name: Resh
Level: 363
Affiliation: None
“High ranker Resh!”
Coke was stunned when he saw Resh’s information on his friend’s list . Lauel watched from the side and was somewhat surprised . Only Grid was bewildered .
“Why? Who is it?”
“He has been in the top 1,000 rankings for five years . He has never appeared in public and hasn’t done any guild activities . Thus, everything is veiled, but his name is one of the best .
“Five years?”
Everyone would suffer twists and turns . As long as they weren’t a genius like Kraugel or the Overgeared members, even the most outstanding person would suffer a drop in the rankings . It was great to maintain a steady top ranking for five years despite all the competitors .
“Wow, Resh is Korean . ” Coke was a bit excited . It seemed he had been interested in Resh for a while .
Lauel’s doubtful and distrusting attitude softened further . “I think you can make contact . He is someone with a lot to lose and is less likely to set a trap for Your Majesty . ”
***
The capital of the Saharan Empire, Titan—Grid and Coke met Resh here and were amazed . They never dreamed that Resh would be a knight of the second imperial prince . The player must’ve accumulated a lot of achievements to be promoted to a position directly under an imperial prince .
“I was actually a bit hesitant . . . Then I remembered that Grid has a close relationship with the dukes, and this gave me courage,” Resh said everything honestly .
This quest was inside the empire . He was very concerned if he should cooperate with the Overgeared King—the king of a kingdom they were at war with . However, his worries only lasted a short time . During the Berith raid, Grid had shown off his friendship with the empire’s dukes .
“This . . . The situation is serious . ” Grid felt uneasy after he received the quest information and grasped the full story . The dukes he thought would improve the relationship between the empire and the Overgeared Kingdom were currently in crisis . In the worst case, the emperor might persecute the dukes without wanting to improve relations with the Overgeared Kingdom .
Resh comforted him, “A few days before the dukes arrived, the emperor had already left the capital . It is extremely unlikely that the emperor is behind this . There is only one suspect, 4th Imperial Prince Edan . ”
“Hmm . . . ”
Edan—he was the son of Empress Marie, who brainwashed Asmophel and demonized Piaro as a traitor . Grid gritted his teeth . ‘They are in a crisis because of me . ’
It seemed to be due to Piaro’s exposure . Edan must have felt a sense of crisis and handled the dukes in the emperor’s absence .
‘I think it will be serious if the Yatan Essence comes out here . ’
One of the most fraudulent items in Satisfy was the Yatan Essence . The Yatan Essence showed the ability to destroy personality using the power of the evil **** . Grid had already seen the power of the Yatan Essence through the Asmophel and elf episodes .
‘Empress Marie is in partnership with the Yatan Church . It isn’t strange if Prince Edan also has the Yatan Essence . ’
He needed to hurry . If the dukes were brainwashed by the Yatan Essence like Asmophel in the past, the situation would become twisted .
“Let’s enter the Abyss straight away . ”
Now Grid didn’t care about the quest rewards . As king of the Overgeared Kingdom and friend of the dukes, he felt a sense of obligation .
“We have to rescue the dukes before it is too late . ”
“Our mission isn’t to rescue the dukes but to secure a list of prisoners . ”
“If we rescue the dukes, we’ll get the list . ”
“ . . . ” Resh’s eyes looked shaken . The fact that Grid’s greatest potential was his ‘human network’ was already famous, but Resh had thought there were many exaggerated parts . Most celebrities were less than what was portrayed in the media, and he thought Grid would be the same .
However, this wasn’t the case . Grid was helping NPCs out of personal friendship . He was going into danger for enemy nobles . For Grid, the value of friendship was the beautiful concept that was seen in movies .
‘There is a reason why those talents trust and follow him absolutely . ’
Resh saw Coke, the young ranker who was serving respectfully behind Grid, and his forgotten passion was ignited .
“I understand . My lord will also be delighted if the dukes are rescued . I will cooperate actively . ”
***
The empire’s worst dungeon, the Abyss, was so deep and huge that it couldn’t be measured . The reason why the continent was split in half was that a huge meteorite had fallen down here . There were such doubts, and the dark tunnel stimulated human fear to the limit . Perhaps that was why there were no signs of life around it .
“A tunnel that exists in the wilderness . There are no outside guards because no one bothers to visit this place . ”
“There is a reason why no one is here . I shiver just getting close . ” Coke trembled . He wasn’t joking around . He was really scared .
Grid slapped him on the back . “Straighten your spirit . It isn’t a place to let down your guard . ”
In fact, his transcendent status was making itself known .
[Your intuition senses danger . ]
[Caution is required when acting . ]
Wouldn’t it be better to summon colleagues now? It was a notification window that caused him to worry . Nevertheless, Grid didn’t act rashly . The quest was limited to three people . There might be system constraints if the number of people was exceeded .
“There is a story that the bottom of the Abyss is another world . It is a place that is in contact with **** and infested with demonic energy . I heard that non-human existences are guarding the inside, and there is a high possibility of a difficult battle . I wish you good luck and will take the lead . ”
Resh didn’t delay any further . He didn’t forget that he was the subject of the quest and took the lead to enter . Darkness encroached on the group’s vision .
***
In the evening, the celestial palace made of mysterious timber and stone started to emit brilliant colors . It was shining brightly enough to break the boundary between night and day . This was the palace of the grandmaster, and it was splendid and magnificent .
“Is this an opportunity to get a peek at the answer?”
There was a subtle interest in the eyes of Grandmaster Zikfrector as he observed the magic crystal . In the crystal ball, the image of Overgeared King Grid in the Abyss spread out like a video .