Overgeared Chapter 1257:
There was a very specific parameter for the growth type class, Death God—the soul gauge . Since becoming a Death God, Knight was able to quantify and read the target’s soul .
‘This is the soul of the supreme one . ’
Grid’s soul gauge, visible only to Knight’s eyes, was a huge 68 . It meant it would take 34 minutes to place a mark on Grid’s soul to lead him to death . It was huge considering that the average person’s soul gauge barely surpassed 10 . It meant that it was virtually impossible to fight against Grid and win, from the perspective of a Death God, who had weak battle endurance . The weight of this soul was truly extraordinary .
‘I think that Grid’s roots in this world are truly deep . ’
It was because the soul grew larger with numerous achievements and developing one’s presence . It was completely different from Saleos, who had an infinite soul gauge because he was born with a soul that was eternally reincarnated .
‘To me, he is an opponent I will never be able to fight in my life . ’
Well, he didn’t want to fight Grid in the first place . Knight recalled what happened when he was hired by Merchant King Kir and quickly left . Grid and his colleagues were smiling and responding to the cheering crowd . For them, he was only an uninvited guest . He wasn’t entitled to share their joy .
-Good work .
“ . . . !”
The sudden whisper surprised Knight and he stopped . He looked back and saw Grid . This time, in a manner that everyone could hear, Grid spoke to Knight, who was doubting his ears, “You’ve worked hard, Knight . ”
Knight himself seemed unaware of it but his reputation was very high . There were few players who didn’t know Knight after he defeated Alexander in a PvP competition in Russia a few years ago . The intelligence organization of the Overgeared Kingdom had also been paying attention to him . His repeated class quests were to give people approaching the end of their lives peace without any pain .
At one time, he was employed as Kir’s guard . He performed some activities inconsistent with the purpose of the Death God class but in the end, it was in an effort to make a living . The Overgeared Kingdom decided it was better to maintain a favorable relationship with Knight rather than antagonizing him . He was a dangerous opponent to be hostile to . Additionally, the Overgeared Kingdom had many NPCs and tended to rely on the Death God’s characteristic of giving a ‘painless rest . ’
Grid and Lauel still vividly remember Khan dying in pain . Therefore . . .
“Aren’t you very reliable? I hope we can be allies the next time we meet . ”
This was why Grid had an eye on Knight . Regardless of Grid’s intentions, it was a helpful act for Knight . As a previous employee of Kir, Knight had been anxious about becoming hostile to the Overgeared Kingdom . This made Knight feel relieved .
Knight bowed his head slightly . “It is an honor . ”
There was no further conversation . Knight had originally dreamed of being a knight but he witnessed the process of people being destroyed by his curse . Thus, in the end, he gave up on his dream and accepted the path of a Death God . Knight kept a distance from other people unless he hated them . He had to be alone all the time .
Grid quietly watched Knight’s lonely back leaving before shifting his gaze . He looked around at the reporters flocking like bees and called Huroi over .
“How is your family? If you want to be a parent that your children aren’t ashamed of, you shouldn’t ask questions that aren’t courteous . ”
Huroi greeted the reporters politely (?) before starting the interview as Grid and the Overgeared Kingdom’s spokesman . Some of the reporters had ugly expressions on their faces, but Huroi didn’t care .
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Unlike what the world thought, it was a relatively bland battle . The invasion of five great demons was repelled in just two hours . Who would’ve imagined it? Even Grid hadn’t expected it . He might’ve lost 41 . 2% of his experience along the way, but experience could be recovered at any time . The fact that the Overgeared Kingdom had no casualties gave Grid great comfort .
“It is all due to Her Majesty the Emperor . ”
Haspachi Canal—Grid approached Basara and bowed deeply . It was a greeting of heartfelt respect . It was all thanks to Basara’s thorough preparations that humanity was able to fight easily against the invasion of the great demons . She wasn’t merely an idealist, but a truly competent empress . Her level far exceeded everyone’s expectations .
“The world would’ve been shaking at this moment if Your Majesty the Empress hadn’t come forward to act . ”
“I’m ashamed . It is your merit, the Overgeared King, not me . If it wasn’t for you, all my plans wouldn’t have been successful . ” Basara gripped Grid’s large hands tightly with her small hands . She was blushing while shaking . “I . . . Our Saharan Empire is grateful for your existence . The existence of Your Majesty itself is a blessing to humanity . I hope you will continue to stand on the side of humanity in the future . ”
Just looking at the procession of pilgrims to Grid’s statue in the Behen Archipelago, Grid’s reputation had already surpassed the average person . Now he was reborn as the lantern of humanity through this event and Grid’s reputation had reached a divine level . People perceived him as almost a ‘god . ’ Of course, there were many people like Basara who thought of him as the opposite **** .
“There are many things I want to talk to you about . Why don’t we go to the barracks and talk? It will be just the two of us and it will be comfortable . ”
“Haha . . . I would like that, but Your Majesty the Empress, you have to go back to the empire and take care of your people . ” Grid carefully removed Basara’s burdensome hands and glanced around . Jishuka had a blatantly dissatisfied expression while Yura was staring at a distant mountain with clenched fists . Mercedes also had a colder expression than normal .
Basara’s subtle courtship was burdensome for Grid, who had neither time nor opportunity to form an alliance with Basara . A relationship and marriage with the empress . . .
It would surely have a tremendous effect but Grid had no intention of selling his mind and body . Yura, Jishuka, and Mercedes already occupied his heart and Grid was even struggling to establish a relationship with them .
‘Still, I’m happy . ’
He was grateful and happy to have someone like him . The world had been full of resentment during his days of hate, but now the world was infinitely beautiful . Therefore, he wanted to protect it . Grid was once again filled with determination and told his party, “Let’s go home . ”
“Yes . ”
“Yes . ”
Grid, the 10 meritorious retainers, and his knights approached Sticks .
‘Where is this, who am I?’
In the past few hours, Sticks had used Mass Teleport close to 10 times all over the Arc Kingdom and was close to exhaustion . He was dazed with exhaustion and he declared with a sigh, “We’re departing . ”
Grid’s group disappeared from their spot . The scene was still full of troops from the empire and allied kingdoms, but people somehow felt it was empty . Grid’s presence was that great .
“Kukukuk . Your Highness, who used to be my lantern, has been reborn as the lantern for thousands of people . The world is pathetic and ridiculous for only knowing Your Majesty’s true value now but what can I do? This is the limit of ordinary beings . ” Lauel greeted Grid’s party with one hand covering his face . He was smiling but his eyes were subdued .
Grid was worried that there were some difficulties he couldn’t mention . He wondered, “Have your hemorrhoids relapsed?”
“ . . . I have hair loss but I’ve never had hemorrhoids . ”
“Hemorrhoids are one of the most common diseases that modern people suffer from . It is normal if you work under extreme stress every day . It isn’t something to be ashamed of . ”
Grid had seen the business card of a colorectal surgeon in Lauel’s wallet a few days ago and Lauel couldn’t deny it anymore . He was aware of Ruby’s gaze and blushed . The smiling Jishuka poked Grid’s side . “He is doing this because of jealousy . ”
“Jealousy?”
“My king now belongs to everyone else~ something like this?”
. . . ?
Everyone looked back at the voice . Pope Damian was standing there . Damian smiled broadly and greeted everyone, “It has been a long time since we’ve gathered together like this . It is nice to see all of you!”
“Damian, why are you here?”
Damian was virtually a part of the Overgeared Guild, but he was also the pope, the leader of the Rebecca Church . It was shortly after a great battle was over and the place he should be at was the pope’s office, not the Overgeared Kingdom . His job was to care for the church members .
Damian saw Grid’s somewhat reproachful look and explained with a bitter expression, “There were too many injured people . ”
Damian’s gaze was focused on the medical clinic in the castle . There were numerous signs of life . Most of them were members of the Rebecca Church .
“This . . . ”
Not everyone was in a good state . The enlightened Grid glanced at Ruby and she rushed to the room like she had been waiting .
Grid comforted Damian, “You’ve suffered . . . ”
How hurt had he been by the sight of the dying church members? Grid was worried about Damian’s mentality . It was obvious that Damian was suffering from a great sense of guilt . Fortunately, Damian’s heart was in a stable state . “It was small compared to the burden on Grid . I am used to it . ”
Damian smiled brightly and said goodbye to Grid’s party . “Then I’ll be going back to my church members . ”
The moment the battle was over, Damian had led the church members to visit Reinhardt . It was because Reinhardt had a well-equipped medical facility, Saintess Ruby, and the largest Rebecca Temple . They could focus on treating the injured members .
Damian hurried to leave but Grid grabbed him and asked, “What level of rewards did you receive?”
“It is the second place reward . ”
Yura was the one who got the first place rewards . Damian answered honestly and Grid reached out a hand . “Give me your rewards . ”
“ . . . . !?”
They were shocking words . To be honest, Damian felt like he had met a robber . Even so, he didn’t ask questions or refuse . He just took out the rewards and handed them to Grid . He owed so much to Grid that he felt he needed to repay Grid . The rewards that Damian obtained were Sitri’s Nails and the Demon God’s Cells .
“Apart from that, I gained a title and a rune power, but they are attached to me . . . ” Damian explained and Grid told him, “Okay, go and look after the church members . If you need anything, then tell me immediately . ”
He continued, “Then before going back to the Vatican, stop by the smithy . I will make an item for you using this . ”
“ . . . !”
Damian was thrilled . He was genuinely thankful for Grid’s kindness by trying to help him every time . He had to understand how much his presence and the Rebecca Church had helped the Overgeared Guild . The friendship between Grid and Damian, as well as the exchange between the Overgeared Guild and the Rebecca Church, would continue .
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