Overgeared Chapter 517:
“Magic Detection . ”
Magic Detection (Enhanced) Lv . 2 had a casting time of 5 seconds and a cooldown time of 8 minutes . It was significantly shortened compared to the Lv . 1 Magic Detection .
“Magic Detection . ”
After leaving the north gate .
Grid used Magic Detection every time the cooldown was over on the way to the monster community . Thanks to the reduced skill cooldown time option attached to Braham’s Boots, Grid was able to use Magic Detection every 5 minutes and 30 seconds .
Why did he keep using Magic Detection? It was to increase the level of Magic Detection while preparing for any unknown danger .
“Magic Detection . ”
The East Continent was a suitable environment for raising the level of Magic Detection . Originally, Magic Detection consumed 2,000 mana with every use, making it difficult to use often . However, the environment of the East Continent increased mana regeneration . The Ring of Absurdity reduced the mana consumption by half, and then the East Continent increased the amount of mana regeneration . He predicted that it would be possible to use Magic Detection repeatedly during hunting .
"This ring is really too good . "
The Ring of Absurdity obtained from Black . It was much more valuable than a bunch of equipment item . By default, an accessory with a special option attached had low basic abilities . The Ring of Absurdity was an accessory at the peak of all accessories .
‘It would be nice if I could also make accessories . . . ’
Of course, Grid could create simple ‘wearable’ accessories . But what was the reason for the existence of accessories? It was to satisfy the sense of aesthetics and to give special options that couldn’t be implemented on equipment items . The accessories that Grid made weren’t worthy because their completeness was poor, they had no options, and they weren’t pretty . It was a waste of time, materials, and manpower to make them . Just like Idan’s cooking .
“Ugh . . . I still feel sick . It’s amazing that the poor chef’s restaurant is still surviving . ”
He was sincerely curious about why it wasn’t ruined .
'It must not be bankrupt for a reason . Is there a special secret apart from the taste of the dishes?’
The road in the north hadn’t been maintained, since it was occupied with monsters . Grid’s expression was serious as he moved along the dangerous road filled with weeds and cracks . It was an unknown land where he didn’t have the basic information . Grid realized once again that it was an area where he wouldn’t receive any help .
‘I am ahead of them . ’
Grid always felt like he was lagging behind because he compared himself to Kraugel . It felt like he was following the path that Kraugel pioneered . But looking at it objectively, Grid was a leader comparable to Kraugel .
‘Soon, I will be able to go ahead of Kraugel . ’
The present Grid was much stronger and more versatile than the Kraugel who visited the East Continent . Grid was confident that he could get ahead of Kraugel, giving him a high pride .
‘The rankers that I spend a year looking at from a distance . . . ’
Now he was heading for the top . Those who he felt envy and longing towards were now mostly under him .
‘This game is truly rewarding!’
Every human had the natural desire to accomplish something, and the culture that now dominated the world was Satisfy . Being the best here meant being the best in the world . Grid trembled with excitement . Come on! Grid felt like shouting in a loud voice .
The East Continent . Grid felt a sense of liberation as he saw the place where there were only NPCs and no players . It felt like falling onto a rich desert island! The game was much more enjoyable when Grid didn’t have to worry about his dignity as leader of Overgeared . He ran towards the pine forest in the distance with a loud laugh . Hahaha! His laugh was like the crazy person who was present in every city .
‘But it’s amazing . ’
Grid was abruptly running around like a dog in heat . Braham was amazed as he watched the pathetic Grid . Despite Grid acting like a fool, he still maintained the appropriate tension .
‘Being cautious even when his heart is excited?’
In other words, there was no gap .
‘There are many things that are lacking because he is still growing, but he already has the minimum requirements to be a legend . ’
Looking at the current Grid, someone might see a gap and try an attack .
‘They would die . ’
The moment Braham thought this .
Step .
The moment Grid entered the pine forest full of pine needles .
Kyaooooh!
A giant beast appeared and roared at Grid . Yes, it was a beast . Not a monster . It was a tiger that ran away from the monster community and hid in the forest .
"Die tiger, and leave behind your skin!”
Grid had picked up the tiger’s presence with Magic Detection (Enhanced) and had been waiting for it . He cut down the tiger without any hesitation and obtained its leather .
“It’s very quiet . Why isn’t there a single monster despite the monster community being beyond this forest?”
‘It isn’t accessible . Don’t use your demonic power here . ’
“Ah, is it because of this?”
Grid looked at the notification window that popped up the moment he entered the forest .
[This is a forest filled with a refreshing energy . Health and mana regeneration rate will increase by 20% . ]
"If I ever experience a dangerous situation when hunting in the monster community, I can escape here . ”
'It is a big step that you are capable of thinking similar to dogs or cats . It will be fine if you continue to develop steadily in the future . ’
Grid wasn’t offended by the rough words that Braham spoke . He could feel the emotions from Braham’s soul and they weren’t negative emotions . Rather, they were full of liking . But Grid also had a nasty personality . He didn’t let it pass nicely .
"Tsk tsk, look at the way you are speaking . There’s a reason you were betrayed by your only friend . ”
‘ . . . ’
Braham was shocked . He was betrayed and killed by his only friend, and now his current friend was teasing him, it was really very sad . However, the legendary great magician wasn’t easily shaken by words . He tried to remain calm .
‘H-He, friend . . . He . . . wasn’t . ’
" . . . ”
Grid heard the quivering in Braham’s voice and belatedly felt sorry . He coughed with shame and quickly left the forest . The pine forest was small so he could escape quickly . Beyond the forest, the large community of monsters entered his eyes . There were arched tents installed everywhere in the community . There was approximately 500 of them . Assuming that there were two monsters per tent, that was at least 1,000 monsters .
"There are tents and living tools . Doesn’t it seem like the monsters living in this habitat are quite intelligent? Are they lizardmen type monsters?”
Grid consulted Braham’s opinion, but Braham was silent . He was still in a numb, shocked state . As a legendary great magician, he was originally very strong in spirit and his basic tendencies were cruel . But ironically, he was weak towards those he liked .
Grid clicked his tongue at Braham . "How long will you stay like this? You’re not a kid . Aren’t you hundreds of years old?”
In fact, Grid didn’t have any friends except the Overgeared members . His personality wasn’t good enough to make friends and he didn’t notice . In other words, Grid and Braham were in a similar category . He stopped trying to make fun of Braham and quickly understood the characteristics of the monster community .
‘Is it a monster housing complex?’
The 500 tents in the community were separated by 50 meters each and each area was separated by each other by a low fence . Personal space seemed to be important to these monsters .
‘Looking at the tools, they are humanoid monsters, not lizardmen . They like living together . ’
A humanoid monster with high standards of living and strong independence . What was it? Grid remained confused no matter how much he thought about it, and then he realized .
‘Yes, this is the East Continent . ’
It was futile to analyze this based on common sense and information from the West Continent .
‘I have to directly see and experience it myself . '
Sururuk .
Grid’s figure disappeared . It was due to the Hooded Zip Up . He secretly moved towards the monster community and approached the nearest tent .
‘There are no signs?’
Was this really a monster community? Did he come to the wrong place? The community was too quiet . Every tent showed no signs of life .
‘Did they all leave?’
However, there would be traces if 1,000 monsters moved somewhere .
‘Don’t tell me . . . ’
Was it nap time? It was nonsense that 1,000 monsters would be napping at the same time . Grid suppressed this ridiculous thought and looked inside the tent . Then he was startled . A rat . No, it was similar to a hamster . A big hamster couple was sleeping inside the tent .
‘The monster is cute?’
No, the cuteness was secondary . It seemed like a monster with the basic ‘hide’ passive . It was difficult to read the information even when looking at it .
‘Isn’t this a scam?’
The moment Grid was confused .
“Muong?”
Kung kung . The hamster couple’s noses twitched and they got up . Then they looked around and pinpointed Grid’s exact location .
"Kyaak!"
The hamsters opened their mouths widely! The cute couple transformed into monsters in an instant .
“Kuk!”
Grid was stunned as he saw the hundreds of sharp teeth in the hamsters’ large mouths . Hundreds of sawtooth-like teeth were deeply embedded in their mouths . It was so gruesome and unhygienic that it was creepy .
“Wow! Braham, do you see this? There is rotten food sandwiched between the teeth . . . Ugh!”
Grid frowned and blocked his nose .
Hamster . To be precise, the monster called the ‘big poisonous rat’ gave off a horrible stench when it opened its mouth . The stench was terrible enough to cause confusion and poisoning . He resisted thanks to the legendary status resistance passive, but the discomfort was significant .
“Human! Muong! Kill! Muong!”
The big poisonous rats became agitated by the intruder and started to wield their tridents . Their cute appearance was nowhere to be seen . The black eyes had turned red and the front protruding teeth dripped black poisonous liquid that threatened Grid .
‘Fast!’
The attack speed of the big poisonous rats was equivalent to the true blood vampires . Sometimes their tails would accurately strike at Grid’s weak points .
Peeng!
The moment he was caught by the hamsters, Grid had switched from the Hooded Zip Up to Lantier’s Cloak . The ground where he had just been standing was hit by the big poisonous rat’s trident and exploded . The big poisonous rats caused players to become confused and poisoned just by opening their mouths, then used their quick and strong attacks to kill the player . They were similar to the ‘senior monsters’ on the West Continent .
Then Grid? He felt excited instead of panicked . He already expected the monsters of the East Continent to be strong . The stronger they were, the more experience they would give .
“Pagma’s Swordsmanship, Kill!”
This was a somewhat large tent for a human . Grid used the footwork of his sword dance to evade and then linked the attack .
Chaaeng!
Kill accurately struck the hamster couple at the same time . A stunning notification window popped up in front of Grid as he killed them instantly .
[You have defeated a big poisonous rat . ]
[35,970,411 experience has been acquired . ]
“Kek . ”
It was huge . It was far beyond his expectations .