Overgeared Chapter 1343:
Who dared to predict that the time would come when a player fought alone against a great demon? Humanity had been in danger of destruction from just the 32nd great demon . They never imagined that such a day would come . However, at this moment . . .
“Kiyaaaaaah!”
Grid’s flaming sword pierced Botis’ heart .
『 The empire’s dukes and army helped, but it was only a small help . Grid was already on the verge of winning before reinforcements arrived . 』
『 In fact, Grid alone . . . ! A player defeated a great demon alone! 』
“Waaahhhhhhhh!”
Joy, thrill, and hope—with Botis’ death, the shouts of people filled with all types of emotions filled the capital where the clear sky had been restored after the poison was removed . Grid’s appearance as he wiped the blood off his face and gasped roughly was reminiscent of a ferocious beast, but in people’s eyes, he was a hero and idol .
“Grid, can we get an interview? The part that is currently a hot topic on the Internet is the reason why the great demon was stunned . Please say something about this . . . ”
“Brother Grid! Can I get your signature?!”
A terrifying crowd swarmed . The players who somehow managed to get Grid visible on their screens were busy taking screenshots, while little boys and girls were shouting to get signatures . Grid ignored the questions of the reporters who were eagerly holding microphones and smiled kindly at the children .
“What’s your ID?
“Please write my name, not my ID! Name! I am Daniel!”
“My name is Ann!”
“Haha . Yes . ”
Grid stroked the heads of the excited children . Then he took the papers from them and started to sign .
“I will be a blacksmith like Brother Grid!”
“I want to do the sword dances! I will be Grid’s Successor!”
Stop .
Grid’s pen, which had been moving skillfully, paused for a moment . Grid’s Successor—a future he never imagined unfolded in Grid’s mind and shook his heart .
“Here . ”
Grid soon put down the pen . Overgeared King Grid wrote to Daniel: Be a great blacksmith like Khan .
Overgeared King Grid wrote to Ann: Become a better person than me .
“Eh? I can’t read your writing!”
“Haha . ”
“What did you write?”
These days, children don’t distinguish between reality and Satisfy . Both worlds were given equal value . It would’ve been better if they met Grid in real life and received a signature, but they didn’t feel regret . Grid responded to the children’s excited questions . “Become a respected person . ”
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[Botis’ Guandao]
[Rating: Legendary (Set)
Durability: 1,500/1,500 Attack Power: 2,280
* 50% increase in cutting rate .
* Doubles the effect of the poison attribute .
* The higher the wearer’s attack speed, the more damage that will ensue .
★ Weapon attack power is increased when using two swords .
One of the two guandaos favored by the 17th Great Demon, Botis . A stronger power will be exerted when two guandaos are used at the same time .
Weight: 4,590
User Restriction: Level 430 or higher . ]
‘It is good because the performance and the conditions are simple . ’
There were only two equipment items dropped by Botis . They were two guandaos . The single performance was great, but it seemed to show the true power of a final weapon if it was held in the hands of a person familiar with wielding two swords .
‘The problem is that there is no one around me who can handle this properly . . . ’
Wielding two weapons at the same time wasn’t an easy task . The brain was bound to make errors when moving both arms at the same time . In particular, the higher the level of the enemy, the more clearly the limit of two swords was revealed in battles that required high difficulty calculations and movements . It was the reason why Grid only dual wielded in the early days before quitting .
‘How do you get the dual wielding skill?’
It was a unique passive skill that corrected behavior while eliminating penalties (reduced weapon damage) that ensued when using two swords . If any of the Overgeared members received this skill, then it would be better to hand over these weapons .
‘I will keep it well until then . . . wait?’
Grid was suddenly reminded of the National Competition . There was one person who used the two sword style very well in the last National Competition . It was the person who inspired Grid to create the pair of swords called the Sword Ghost . It was Kraugel .
‘He is a genius among geniuses and can perfectly use two swords without the mastery skill . . . ’
Now that he became the Sword Saint, wasn’t it possible that he got the dual wielding skill? Now, if there was a mastery skill unique to the Sword Saint then it would probably encompass dual wielding .
‘Okay . Let’s pass it onto Kraugel . ’
Only Kraugel could bring out the true power of these weapons . It would be a shame to give it to someone other than Kraugel . Besides, Kraugel was a very rich man . Grid could sell them at an expensive price . He finished deciding how to dispose of the items and whistled with a sense of lightness . He didn’t have any concerns about future problems after handing them over to Kraugel . Grid and Kraugel were friends before they were competitors .
“I just wanted to relieve my mother’s resentment! I just wanted to see her again! I cursed this vain peace . . . . !”
During the time when Grid was fighting Botis, Prince Benoit was arrested by the knights and was in a carriage being taken to the Abyss . For more than 10 years, he had lived longing for his mother and was filled with the desire to get revenge for his mother . His face was full of wrinkles compared to his oldest brother Roland who was seven years older . His hair was also white, so he looked like a middle-aged man .
‘It is futile . ’
Grid sympathized with Prince Benoit . His father and brothers were indifferent to the death of his mother (from Benoit’s point of view) and he burned with the desire for revenge against Marie . He planned to use the demon’s power to let his mother appear and expose Marie’s crime . However, Marie’s crimes had already been exposed and the empire had changed too much . No one ever wondered about the secret behind Empress Aria’s death . Apart from Benoit, the people of the empire were looking to the future, not the past . Benoit’s feelings, his desires, and all the years he invested were reduced to nothing .
Grid stared sadly at the hatred and despair in Prince Benoit’s eyes as he headed for the Abyss wrapped in chains .
“Thank you for protecting my people . ”
Then Empress Basara arrived at the scene . On behalf of the imperial people, she bowed and thanked Grid . The people were greatly shocked by the appearance of Basara bowing since they regarded the emperor as heaven, but Basara didn’t care . She just wanted people to gradually adapt to the appearance of the new ruler .
In the midst of the noise, Basara approached Grid and whispered quietly, “We don’t intend to execute Prince Benoit, so don’t worry . ”
It seemed she misunderstood when she saw Grid watching Benoit sadly . In fact, Grid thought it was natural for Benoit to be executed . Basara’s public sentiment would just worsen if she spared the great sinner who tried to harm his home and his people .
“Is it due to the last will of the former emperor?”
Former emperor Juander had left a will behind—he hoped that the princes would be taken care of as much as possible . He was solely the reason why his children were lacking or twisted, thus he asked for them to be temporarily watched because their innate nature wasn’t bad . It was a last will left to Grid, but there were many witnesses at the time . Thus, the news was delivered to Basara’s ears . Perhaps Juander’s will clouded Basara’s judgment . Basara seemed to read Grid’s heart and strongly denied it .
“No . The will of the former emperor can’t be used as an excuse to forgive those who tried to harm the people . The reason I want to keep Benoit alive is his knowledge of demons . ”
It was worth using . Thanks to this good cause, she was relieved that she didn’t have to hurt her nephew . Grid obviously knew Basara’s personality and nodded with a smile . Then his face suddenly stiffened .
‘By the way, what means did the knights use to defeat Benoit?’
Of course, the knights of the empire were very skilled . In particular, the reputation of the Red Knights was known throughout the continent . However, the strength of the knights who arrested Prince Benoit weren’t very high . Based on Grid’s insight, they were only Red Knights in the 20s . Was it possible for Red Knights with a ranking in the 20s to defeat Benoit, who knew how to handle the red energy that was the lineage of the Saharan imperial family? It was absolutely impossible . Even if there were variables with Benoit, they wouldn’t be able to cross the wall of innate lineage and talent . Saharan’s lineage was too special .
‘Was he deliberately captured?’
Why?
‘Don’t tell me?’
Grid’s heart sank . Benoit was an expert in demons and there was the mysterious demon Biplonz in the Abyss . Was it a coincidence that the two of them would meet in a short time? In the first place, Benoit’s obsession was beyond imagination . Otherwise, he wouldn’t have given up his position and wandered the continent for more than a decade . Would such a person easily give up on his life? Did he hasten his own cause by committing the crime of releasing a great demon in the heart of his homeland?
‘At first, I thought he was desperate, but . . . ’
No . The reason for committing a crime of high treason that would cause him to be locked up in the Abyss wouldn’t be so simple . The fact that Biplonz was in the Abyss was also a matter of concern .
“It was an unexpected accident . Since it is like this, we will look at restaurants tomorrow . First, go back to the imperial palace to relieve fatigue . . . ”
“Excuse me a moment . ”
“ . . . . . . ”
Basara’s cheeks turned a subtle red as she gazed at Grid’s back as he left in a hurry . She once again fell for Grid’s kindness and consideration for her who would be busy due to the sudden incident .
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The Red Knights hurriedly escorted the carriage of the sinner . The identity of the sinner was an imperial prince, so they didn’t want to draw too much attention from the people .
“Wait!” Grid shouted when he saw the carriage carrying Benoit arrive at the entrance of the Abyss in the distance . However, his voice didn’t reach because he was too far away . In the end, Grid drew his sword, entered the Transcend state, and used Shunpo . In an instant, he stood at the entrance of the Abyss and Prince Benoit’s voice pierced his ears .
“As expected of the most famous person of this time, you are quick to notice . ”
“ . . . . . . !”
Grid’s eyes widened . A darkness deep enough to **** up the light—Prince Benoit threw himself off the cliff with an immeasurable depth, or into the bottomless pit . There was no time for the Red Knights leading Benoit up the stairs to stop him .
“Shunpo . ”
The panicked Grid rushed to catch Benoit . However, a curtain of magic power unfolded like a shield and wrapped around the entrance of the Abyss, blocking Grid . Grid crashed into the curtain and bounced back immediately . He swung his sword to remove the curtain, but Benoit was already heading deep into the darkness .
“I curse the former emperor and the current empress for using excuses to not declare Marie’s sins!”
Benoit’s scream constantly echoed as he soon disappeared .
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