Overgeared Chapter 544:
Chapter 544
There were surprisingly many players who chose the soldier class . They could receive a stable income and quests from the military, as well as learn new skills according to their rank . Few classes could learn as many skills as soldiers . Of course, this didn’t mean it was the best . There were a lot more disadvantages .
An example was that they had limited freedom . They needed to enter the game at certain times to attend military training . Quests given from superiors had to be unconditionally performed . They had to follow the principles of command and free travel was also impossible .
Therefore, there was a question . Why choose a soldier when playing the game? Was it fun to live a controlled life? How could it be fun? The majority of people saw the soldier class negatively . But some people had different thoughts . There were some people who appreciated the merits of the soldier class .
Most of them were ambitious . It was possible for a soldier to be promoted according to their ability, and they were a class with the possibility to gain a lot of power . The players who chose the soldier class would play a controlled game, but they were patient enough to develop .
In this place .
There was a player in the R77 unit of the Eternal Kingdom’s navy . His ID was Soldier . It was a name that spoke of his desire to be a soldier . In reality, he was a soldier of the US army and enjoyed it . He liked the strict rules and control, a type of person who took pleasure from legal killings .
‘Grid . . . Is there any figure more suitable for my promotion?’
Grid became a hero through the golem invasion of Reinhardt . A wonderful politician who revived the deserted ghost town of Reidan . A resourceful person who swallowed up the Tzedakah Guild and Silver Knights Guild . A gifted man who used the media to disturb people around the world and seize Patrian . The only legendary item maker .
Looking at Grid’s history, including the National Competition, Soldier couldn’t help admiring him . A perfect person . He wasn’t a legend for nothing .
Soldier was excited . His achievements would become more noticeable if he defeated a perfect being .
‘Grid’s rebellion is a great chance for me . I could be promoted a few times in this war . ’
He could be promoted to commander in one step .
‘First, take care of today . I must contribute to the occupation of Cork Island . ’
Splash!
Splash splash!
Deep in the night . The 30 members of R77 jumped from the ship . They dived deep into the sea and avoided the enemy’s surveillance network . They were armed with the third-generation magic wetsuits developed by the navy magicians and were getting enough oxygen through that .
Soldier used the Advanced Swimming Mastery Lv . 2 that he thoroughly trained in after being in the navy . His eyes were determined as he dreamt about becoming a war hero .
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Cork Island was a place that contained the memories of the Silver Knight Guild . Its actual economic value was the highest among the territories possessed by Overgeared . There were dozens of mines and it was famous as a sightseeing place . As the former master of the Silver Knights Guild, Peak Sword wanted to protect Cork Island . He didn’t want to hand it over to the enemy .
Of course, in reality, it was impossible to stand up to the aggression of the Eternal Kingdom . Cork Island was isolated . He couldn’t expect to keep it . The number of soldiers was limited to 1,000 and the average level was 150 . There were no named knights . It was a territory that couldn’t be kept even if Grid was present .
Lauel said it was wiser to give up Cork Island . However, the will of Peak Sword wasn’t broken .
"I’m a Korean who inherited the spirit of General Yi Soonshin . I will never give up . ”
One month . He needed to keep it for just one month . He would tie up the enemy troops as long as possible and collect more taxes from Cork Island for Overgeared . Peak Sword fought with all his might for the past five days . He actively utilized the coastal fortifications that Cork Island’s lord had built and sank several ships of the Eternal Navy .
It was thanks to the efforts of the 10 elites from the Silver Knights guild and the soldiers of Cork Island, but Peak Sword’s maritime capabilities were also spectacular . In the past, he had a long battle with the Sakura Guild over Cork Island and grew into an excellent naval commander .
"Brother, aren’t you overdoing it?”
An Changsal, the second in command of the Silver Knights Guild, was worried about Peak Sword . He was worried since Peak Sword kept fighting while using buff potions .
“Isn’t it really hard to earn money? You don’t be able to get married if you had no money . What’s the point of drinking potions if you’re a bachelor for the rest of your life?”
The smart Lauel had warned Peak Sword . It would be difficult to keep Cork Island for more than a week . He refused to believe it at first . However, after experiencing the war directly, Lauel was right . It was impossible to withstand the navy’s offensive for more than a week with just An Changsal and the elites of the Silver Knights Guild . The difference in power was too great and there was a limit to their stamina .
"There’s also a minimum of breaks and the soldiers are already exhausted . It isn’t a bad idea to keep the island, but there’s no point if the damage is too big . . . ”
“This isn’t useless damage . ”
Peak Sword cut off An Changsal’s words .
"This is for Overgeared . ”
Peak Sword thought it was worth it if he could reduce the burden on Overgeared by sacrificing himself . He had a duty to do his best in order to repay Grid and Lauel . That’s why he would bring out his pickaxe today .
Deep in the night . Peak Sword judged it was impossible for the enemy’s fleet to attack in the darkness and rose from his spot .
“I will go to the mines . ”
“Oh my . . . ” An Changsal clicked his tongue . "Why do you swing the pickaxe every night? You should take a rest when possible . ”
"There are no good hunting grounds . Rather than raising my level, I need to raise my stamina and persistence . God Grid would’ve done it . Do you know God Grid?”
Repetitive labor led to a small but steady increase in stats . In particular, Peak Sword liked the feeling of mining . It was pleasurable when minerals emerged when he hit the wall with a pickaxe .
"Everyone else should rest . I’m going . ”
Peak Sword left his colleagues alone and headed for the mine . It was the mine closest to the coast . The mining rate was low compared to other mines on Cork Island . However, Peak Sword had no choice but to use it . The other mines were too far away from the fortress .
‘It’s comforting that there’s a mine in a position where I can respond immediately to the enemy’s invasion . ’
Ttang! Ttang!
The dark mine . Peak Sword lit a few torches and started swinging his pickaxe . He hit the solid wall and collected minerals . He wasn’t in a hurry . In the first place, the minerals weren’t the goal . He needed to raise his stamina . Labor was the only way to increase his stats .
[Your persistence has increased by 1 . ]
[Your stamina has increased by 1 . ]
[The Intermediate Mining skill has increased to Lv . 3 . ]
“Kuk . . . ! Good!”
How fun was this?
Kaaang! Kaaang!
A smile appeared on Peak Sword’s face as he kept mining .
Teong!
Teeeeeong!
“ . . . ?”
The deepest part of the mine . A faint noise was heard from the end of a tunnel . Peak Sword tilted his head to one side .
“What?”
It was fundamentally different from the sound of wind . There was a sense of weight to it and above all, the sound came from behind the wall .
“ . . . Perhaps?”
Peak Sword’s eyes shone brightly .
“Is there a secret dungeon?”
If so, this was a big jackpot . He would receive a great reward in return for finding a new dungeon . He could also use the monsters to deal a big blow to the enemy .
‘This is a dungeon located near the battlefield . If I act properly, the mobs can be used against the enemy . ’
It was presumed that they wouldn’t do that much, but it was enough to have expectations .
Gulp!
Peak Sword was filled with anticipation and tension . He gripped the pickaxe and pointed it at the completely blocked wall .
‘A hidden place would have great value . ’
Peak Sword eagerly wanted to see it! He tightened his grip on the pickaxe . Then he took the familiar stance of drawing a sword . It was to enjoy the class bonus effect when using a weapon or tool from the drawing attention . In addition, it was to imitate Piaro, who combined farming and swordsmanship .
“Draw Sword . ”
Surung!
The pickaxe that Grid made . It had a different durability and attack power from normal pickaxes and could be used as a weapon .
"Fang . ”
Paaaat!
It was like a ray of light was shot from Peak Sword’s fingertips .
Kurururung!
The wall that was Peak Sword’s target suddenly fell down by itself? And . . .
“Eh?”
From behind the collapsed wall, a strange man appeared . The ID was Soldier . It was a player like Peak Sword .
"?????"
"?????"
A moment of time . Peak Sword and Soldier’s eyes met and the same question appeared in their minds .
‘Who?’
It was only a short amount of time . Peak Sword and Soldier understood the current situation but Peak Sword’s pickaxe hit Soldier first .
Puok!
“Kuk . . . Keeoook!”
What the **** was this? A miner with coal covered his face . Why was a person mining in this critical wartime situation and why was he mining in front of the secret tunnel?
“D . . . Dammit . ”
A person who was going to become a powerful figure in the Eternal Kingdom’s army was going to die here?
Stagger .
Soldier’s confusion was maximized as he stumbled . Blood flowed from his forehead where the pickaxe hit and he slowly turned to grey . Drawing the sword . It took a long time to activate and recover, but the attack power alone was worthy of being among the top .
This wasn’t an ordinary pickaxe, and the power of the skill cast through Grid’s pickaxe was incredibly strong . It was enough to knock out the level 250 Soldier, who was within the top 10,000 rankings . Peak Sword’s overwhelming presence gave the opponent a sense of resistance .
“You . . . What are you?”
The R77 squad members were confused when their colleague was murdered in front of their eyes . Peak Sword grasped the situation late and replied .
“Swo . . . No, a miner . An ordinary miner of Cork Island . ”
"What?”
Coincidences might’ve overlapped, but their ace soldier had died in a single blow . The R77 members knew that the miner in front of them was less likely to be an ordinary miner . However, it was hard to deny that he was a miner .
Clink!
On the other hand, Peak Sword recovered the **** pickaxe and took an attack posture again . Of course, this time he used a sword instead of a pickaxe . The R77 members shouted when they saw him place a hand on the sheath .
“This isn’t a joke!”
It was already too late . The R77 troop members . They gave time to Peak Sword .
“Annihilate . ”
Ku kwa kwa kwa kwa! Ku kwa kwa kwa kwa!
The R77 unit under the command of the Navy . The greatest elite troops who built up a lot of fighting abilities in all types of wars were now wiped out . It was a rare event that would make the navy rush around frantically .