Overgeared Chapter 461:
‘It was predicted . ’
Jajinmori was a kick used without any preliminary actions . It hit the target at close range, so it was impossible for the opponent to see it and respond . But Grid perfectly blocked it with the God Hand . It was clear that Grid took into consideration the timing of the action that had been performed only once in public before .
‘That is enough . ’
Kraugel appreciated Grid more than anyone else . Even more than Lauel, Damian, and Peak Sword . But now it seemed like he had undervalued Grid . Grid’s true abilities surpassed Kraugel’s assumed range .
‘An incredible growth rate . Is this due to special training with Piaro?’
Kraugel couldn’t imagine that Grid had reached the 60th island of the Behen Archipelago . He raised his rating of Grid to a new level .
‘He can’t be estimated . ’
Kraugel had already prepared a number of things . He looked for the best method in real-time .
Duk .
Duduk .
Blood was dripping from Kraugel’s abdomen . Red and wet drops fell on the stage where signs of destruction remained . It was a very surreal sight .
“T-This is impossible . . . ”
“Kraugel was wounded . . . ?”
The crowd was shocked, as if the sky had fallen . The sky above the sky . The high sky that no one could reach . Had he ever been hurt in a one-on-one match? No . It was common sense that Kraugel was invincible . However, Grid destroyed it at this moment . Their common sense was broken!
『 When Kraugel said he lost to Grid . . . It was true? 』
『 That’s impossible . It’s impossible for Kraugel to lose in a one-on-one match . In the first place, isn’t he a monster that doesn’t get hit by non-targeted skills? It’s impossible for anyone to beat him . 』
『 Grid succeeded with a targeted skill, but the battle situation will soon change again . It will become favorable towards Kraugel! 』
The people of the world still believed in Kraugel’s victory, but Grid was different . He found hope that he could win . He recovered the greatsword in Kraugel’s abdomen and at the same time, he linked another attack with Iyarugt . Grid’s face had a desire for victory .
However, reality wasn’t that easy .
"Mole Ascension . ”
Kraugel was over 40 levels higher than Grid . In addition, he possessed more than 15 titles that exerted all types of effects . He wouldn’t collapse because of one hit from Pinnacle Kill . He avoided Grid’s attack while a beam shot upwards from White Fang . Iyarugt and Grid’s Greatsword crossed in an X to try and defend, but Kraugel interfered by stabbing the dagger in that gap .
Seokeok!
“Kup . . . !”
Grid was hit in the jaw and resisted the ‘fainting’ status . Then he used Pagma’s Swordsmanship, Pinnacle . During the process, he was stabbed twice in the side by Kraugel’s dagger, but ignored it . He was convinced that he could take the lead in the battle by accumulating damage with Pinnacle Kill and now Pinnacle . However, the destructive power of Pinnacle was different from Pinnacle Kill, and Kraugel was able to counter .
“Tearing the Sky . ”
Tearing the Sky was one of the White Swordsman’s ultimate moves . The fatal disadvantage was that it consumed mana, but it was a counterattack skill that exerted a high power by ignoring a certain percentage of the target’s defense .
Kwajajajajak!
Huge beast claws were carved into the sky where Grid was . The aura of Pinnacle was broken and the durability of Iyarugt and Grid’s Greatsword was damaged . Five rows of blood appeared on Grid’s chest .
"Kuaaaak!"
Grid let out a rare loud scream . It was because his defense was so high that he rarely felt pain . However, the damage suffered from the +9 True White Fang’s counterattack was enormous . Now almost all his defense was ignored and the pain was unbearable .
Then Kraugel’s kick hit Grid’s face .
Peeng!
There was a sound like a balloon popping . Fortunately, Grid’s face was unharmed . It was impossible to damage Grid with a generic kick, even if it was Kraugel . However, he successfully used Grid’s face as a foothold to gain a favorable position . His black robe flapped and Kraugel rose in the air, an intense light shining around White Fang .
It was the precursor to a certain skill that Grid remembered .
‘Meteor Sword!’
Kuooooooh!
Kraugel used White Light Steps to shoot towards the ground . A gigantic momentum like a meteor falling was created, and a deep pit formed in the 10m area of the stage around Grid . Grid struggled to try and stand upright .
‘Magic Detection is still on cooldown . . . !’
Grid missed Kraugel’s position because of the cloaking effect of White Light Steps and eventually used Revolve . Then he invoked Blood Cry .
Kiiiing .
Iyarugt cried out enthusiastically . In the past, it was a balance loss inducing skill that was able to cancel out Kraugel’s Meteor Sword in Reidan . One of Kraugel’s rings shone .
Peeng!
It was a ring with the effect of ‘awakening . ’ It burst and restored the wearer’s mind . Thanks to it, Kraugel was able to get rid of the tinnitus in his ear and safely complete Meteor Sword .
Jjeejeeeong!
"Kuaaaaak!"
It was thanks to the items that boasted the best defense such as Lantier’s Cloak and Triple Layers that his life was saved . The power of the enemy’s sword, which dealt damage equal to the target’s defense + fixed damage, inflicted a serious wound on Grid .
Tak .
Unlike his fierce momentum, Krauel landed lightly and threw the dagger to one side . It was towards the four God Hands in the distance, that were hammering in front of a small blast furnace . A notification window popped up in front of Grid .
[The skill Item Combination has been cancelled!]
'Dammit!'
It was a difficult skill to use in practice . Grid had one third of his health remaining and was standing at the crossroad of choice .
‘I can’t use Blackening either . ’
His stats would rise with Blackening and he would be able to fight evenly with Kraugel . But he hesitated . It was because Iyarugt’s experience was at 99% .
‘I can raise the rating if I endure the next 50 or so attacks . ’
If he lowered his health with Blackening, it would be harder to hold on . He didn’t want one of them to die before Iyarugt’s rating increased . Of course, it was Grid who was likely to die .
'Endure first . ’
He made up his mind and put Grid’s Greatsword into the inventory . He wasn’t confident enough to concentrate on dual wielding while facing Kraugel .
‘Does he have a way?’
Kraugel felt alert because Grid didn’t use Blackening . The health that had decreased due to Pinnacle Kill was slowly recovering due to the effect of the title ‘Troll King’s Curse . ’ He believed that time was on his side, but became nervous due to Grid’s attitude .
‘I don’t think I should drag out the time . ’
He couldn’t make a hasty decision just because he wanted to free his mother from pain as soon as possible . At this time, Kraugel analyzed the situation more calmly and carefully than before . Thus, he believed in his own judgment .
‘Fast paced!’
Kurururung!
There was the sound of thunder from the clear sky and the earth began to surge . The stage that Kraugel and Grid were standing on shook violently, tilting and partially collapsing . The commentators shouted simultaneously .
『 This . . . ! 』
『 This is the precursor to the wide-range skill that Kraugel used to defeat Tarma! 』
Heaven and Earth Rupture . It was the unique rated skill that Kraugel learned from the East Continent prior to the National Competition . It wasn’t lacking in terms of range or power . It was the strongest attack that dominated the sky and earth .
"Heaven and Earth Rupture . ”
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
From the sky, heavy lightning bolts rained down and lava rose from cracks in the ground . There seemed to be no way to escape, meaning Grid would be hit hard . The Russian citizens cheered .
“Kraugel won!”
"Russia is first!”
On the other hand, the Korean people were frustrated .
"How to avoid a skill like that . . . ?”
“It seems like the world is tilting . . . ”
It was the moment when the audience ratings of the National Competition reached its peak!
[The effect of the title ‘Secret Hero’ has been used . ]
[You have dispersed the consciousness of the enemies . ]
The aggro was turned off .
[The skill ‘Influence’ has been activated . This effect will last for 10 seconds . ]
[Reduces the defense of all enemies within 50m of you by 50% . ]
[The skill ‘Freely Move’ can be used once . ]
It was a high level dash skill that avoided all attacks until it reaches the ‘desired target’ within 200 meters .
Peeeeeong!
Grid used Quick Movements and ran like a lightning bolt . His movement speed was so fast that it left a long afterglow . It wasn’t a straight movement . Grid moved from side to side, avoiding the lightning and lava that were in his way .
“ . . . !”
It was like looking at Kraugel . The crowd and viewers were speechless at Grid’s phenomenal control .
“Blackening . Blacksmith's Rage . And Linked Kill . ”
Lasting 50 blows against Kraugel? It was crazy . Now he needed to win!
Peeng!
Grid made a decision and swung Iyarugt once .
Pepeng!
The second blow .
Pepepeng!
The third blow . Kraugel stabbed forward in order to break it . But it was useless . Grid’s attack speed was too fast for him to handle and the God Hands also pincer attacked him . This made Kraugel collapse in the process of dodging .
‘Too late . . . !’
Peeeeeong!
In the end, the fourth blow of Linked Kill precisely struck Kraugel . Kraugel chose to give up avoidance and blocked . Of course, it wasn’t possible to completely stop it . However, he used Eagle’s Descent and pressed down on Iyarugt in order to minimize the damage . However, due to the high attack power from Grid’s buffed state, Eagle’s Descent couldn’t stop Iyarugt’s momentum .
Puoook!
Kraugel’s chest was struck! He had one fifth of his health left, and straightened his staggering posture . Subsequently, White Fang moved upwards in a diagonal manner .
Chaaeng!
Grid blocked it and counterattacked . Kraugel also blocked it and repeated a counterattack .
Chaaeng!
Chaeeeeeng!
The bodies of the two men gradually rose into the sky as they exchanged blows . It was a phenomenon caused by not resisting the repulsive force that occurred whenever the two swords collided .
" . . . ”
They knew that Kraugel was strong . But this strong? In addition, how was Grid able to pull out Kraugel’s full power?
The rankers in the National Competition started to feel the level difference .
‘We . . . We haven’t even experienced half of their abilities . ’
An entirely different class . The sky called Kraugel was much higher than they thought, and Grid was an impregnable tower, not one that would collapse .