Overgeared Chapter 611:
“What? A mineral that can multiply? What crazy words are you saying? Are you drunk?”
A person who obviously deny it when hearing unrealistic words . Minor huffed after Grid treated him as a madman and pulled out the mineral from the sack .
“It really can multiply! There was clearly 20 pieces when I put the mineral in the bag . It is over a month later and there are now 160 pieces! The mass has also increased by several times!”
" . . . I don’t think you would speak such a ridiculous lie . ”
Grid became serious . He realized there was no reason for Minor to make a false report .
‘I don’t smell any alcohol . ’
Well, the method to determine if Minor was lying or telling the truth was simple .
“Legendary Blacksmith’s Appraisal . ”
[The blacksmith who became a legend can appraise items with an excellent discerning eye . If a hidden feature exists in the target item, it will be found . ]
[You have discovered a hidden feature in the item!]
[The information about the Mineral Containing the Breath of an Insane Dragon’ has been updated!]
[Insane Dragon Iron]
A mineral that naturally occurs in the nest of the insane dragon Nevartan .
It has been influenced by Nevartan’s madness for countless years and gained the chaotic ability ‘Proliferation . ’
It doubles every 10 days .
This absurd nature makes it very difficult to control . The hardness is comparable to black iron, but the smelting difficulty is several times higher .
Weight: 5
“Heok . ”
Grid was breathless as he confirmed the details of the mineral . He stared at it in an impressed manner .
'A mineral that doubles?’
It meant that the mineral would increase infinitely if he just placed it in the warehouse! It was also a precious mineral on the level of black iron!
“Lauel! Maybe it will be possible to mass produce the Grid set after a few months, not four years!”
Lauel also showed a strong reaction after receiving the item information .
“Kukuk! Your good luck has shown at this exquisite moment . Don’t you always get a jackpot at the crucial moment?”
“No, not necessarily . . . ”
There were many crucial moments when he was unlucky . Lauel laughed, Grid reminisced on his bad luck while Minor shouted at Grid .
"Both of you are fortunate . How is this good luck? It’s all my merits!”
“Of course . How can we not know your merits? Your presence itself is our luck . You are the treasure of the Overgeared Kingdom . ”
Grid looked at Minor with deep affection .
‘He is a useful person as expected . I look forward to him continuing to work with me . ’
Exploring every corner of the continent and discovering all types of minerals, later on he would keep finding new minerals . Grid eagerly grabbed Minor’s two hands . Minor was excited as Grid showed a deep affection and confidence in himself .
'Won’t I at least become a marquis with this achievement?’
The achievement of discovering an infinitely proliferating mineral was unquestionable great . Minor believed it was comparable to the great achievements in other kingdoms . At this moment, Minor had given infinite wealth to the kingdom . He deserved praise for this merit .
Grid delivered the reward to Minor who was anticipating it with sparkling eyes .
"In the name of Overgeared King Grid, I will create a minerals detection department and you will be the general manager . ”
“ . . . ?”
"Now you are only 18 years old . . . You will become the boss of dozens of young men at a young age . Aren’t you happy?”
“Happy . . . What happiness?”
After getting a high position and entering the social circles, Minor was going to build up the foundation to becoming a king by steadily establishing a network and making a faction . Minor felt resentment now that his plan was interrupted .
“If you don’t want to give me money, at least give me a barony! Minerals detection department? Are you crazy? Why should I lead this **** department? Do I have to continue looking for minerals for the rest of my life?”
MInor knew his talents and merits . He wanted a reasonable treatment . Grid knew how Minor felt .
‘If Minor had a bad heart and took these minerals, he could’ve been rich . He would’ve received a high title if he ran to the empire . But he didn’t betray me . It’s natural to give him a reasonable treatment . ’
But reality was relentless .
"Minor, I’m really sorry but I don’t have any spare titles right now . ”
The national rating of the kingdom was F . The kingdom’s rating was based on the territories, the number of people, and the stability of the kingdom . A F rating was the lowest rating . The Overgeared Kingdom had vassal kingdoms, but the future was uncertain because the population was small and the treasury was empty . It was forced to be evaluated at the F rating . Due to this, there were only three dukes, three marquis, six earls, and thirty barons . Grid had already handed out all these titles .
"Make me a viscount!”
The excited Minor moved closer . The moment that Lauel was about to speak up . Grid restrained Lauel and stroked Minor’s head .
"How can I let a precious child like you be just a viscount? Your work is sufficient to be appointed as an earl, let along a viscount . Can a person like you be satisfied with such a small title?”
“ . . . Y-Your Majesty . ”
Minor was impressed . Grid hugged the young boy who was only 18 years old . He was wearing the Great Lord's Sword and Holy Light Crown which raised his dignity .
"Minor, I have great expectations for you . Your talent is definitely much higher than you think . Your noble debut must be absolutely gorgeous . I hope you will built up a bigger merit by that day . ”
“Y-Your Majesty!!”
Minor was smart . This was why he recoiled against his innate limitations . He always blamed himself for being a commoner and thought that this insignificant identity would hold onto him one day . But at this moment . Grid was holding onto a brilliant future for him . It was an assessment from the first commoner to become a king .
Minor realized he was acknowledged by Grid . He was greatly thrilled and his loyalty to Grid increased . This little incident taught Grid something new .
[Minor has exceeded his limit . ]
[The information about Minor has been updated!]
‘Eh?’
Just like Jude and Iyarugt, who were aiming to become stronger, broke their limits by winning in a battle against the stronger, Minor wanted to be acknowledged and would surpass his limits whenever he achieved this . In other words .
‘In order to break through the limits of a NPC, it is necessary to grasp the characteristics of the NPC and use it well . ’
He was becoming an expert in NPCs . In the future, Grid would be able to efficiently nurture more NPC talents . Minor’s updated information appeared in Grid’s field of view .
Name: Minor
Age: 18 years old Gender: Male
Occupation: Minerals Master
Level: 235
Strength: 355/450 Stamina: 408/608
Agility: 200/200 Intelligence: 420/1,120
Skill: Fantastic Pickaxe Technique (S) Minerals Master (S+) Talent will Reveal Itself (SS) .
A boy who has held a pickaxe since the age of five, under the influence of his father who was a miner .
After serving Grid, he has put down the pickaxe and is engaged in minerals study and detection . However, he can still collect minerals better than miners who have been working for decades .
* A great talent . If this talent blooms, he will be the representative of a country in this particular field .
* He has broken his limits by establishing a worthy achievement and being recognized by those who he respects . The maximum value of stamina and intelligence have greatly increased . (1/20)
* The limit will accumulate every time a condition is met .
‘Amazing . . . ’
There was an inevitable difference between named NPCs and semi-named NPCs . Named NPCs had infinite growth potential and overall stats, while semi-named NPCs were limited in growth and tended to lean towards one side in their stats . For example, Jude . He had high combat related stats instead of intelligence . . .
Minor was similar to Jude . The level of the skills he possessed were high and unique, but his overall stats were low . But at this moment, Minor proved that he could overcome his shortcomings by breaking through the limits . If a semi-named NPC grew steadily, they could be comparable to a named NPC . Grid’s liking for Minor was even higher . It wasn’t just because of his growth .
'He admires me?’
Minor’s passive skill Talent will Reveal Itself was a double-edged sword . His talent was so visible that there were many outside temptations and a high likelihood of betrayal . Minor was someone who could betray Grid at any time . Grid always kept this in mind and didn’t give a lot to Minor . He just thoroughly used Minor .
‘But now he respects me? He won’t betray me?’
Grid was amazed and happy . He was an object of respect for someone . Grid smiled happily .
"Lauel, give Minor a salary in the future . ”
"Rabbit is in charge of the salary . He will handle it well . ”
“Um . ”
As a reference, Rabbit was the person who exploited Piaro for only 73 silver . It was thanks to Rabbit that the current Overgeared Kingdom could exist . Grid and Minor were oblivious to this while they were trusting each other .
***
Grid left Lauel and Minor . He headed to the smithy with light footsteps after gaining the insane dragon iron .
‘I need to experiment . ’
Grid wanted to understand the concept of proliferation more precisely . The characteristic of the insane dragon iron was to double every 10 days . Did this apply even after being made into an item?
Ttang! Ttang!
Grid made the Mass Produced Grid’s Greatsword with the insane dragon iron . He would check in 10 days if the greatsword actually multiplied . Then after a while . There was a big change in the greatsword that Grid made .
[The Mass Produced Grid’s Greatsword has changed . The volume and weight are doubled due to the effect of the insane dragon iron used as a material . ]
" . . . Oh, it’s too bad . ”
Grid realized . This was the reason why the difficulty of the insane dragon iron was high .
‘It multiplies when it exists as a whole mineral . After it’s made into an item, the volume increases . ’
In order to use the insane dragon iron as an item making material, it was necessary to properly control this characteristic . The mass produced Grid set would just be ruined like this . Who would use an item that had its volume and weight doubled every 10 days?
Grid was determined to find a solution .
The insane dragon iron . A mineral that naturally occurs in the nest of the insane dragon Nevartan . In other words, it meant there were various types of minerals in Nevartan’s nest beside the insane dragon iron .
‘It’s possible that a mineral with the effect of suppressing the insane dragon iron exists . ’
In the end .
'I have to go to Nevartan’s nest?’
Grid had felt anxious when raiding Hell Gao . Maybe . He thought there was a chance he would have to enter a dragon’s nest to find a rare mineral .
This anxiety became a reality . Why? It was more efficient for him to go directly to Nevartan’s nest to study the characteristics of the minerals naturally occurring there .
“Hah . ”
Grid let out a deep sigh and immediately called Minor . Grid asked in a blunt manner .
"Is Nevartan present in his nest?”
“No . If Nevartan was present, I wouldn’t have entered in the first place . Do you think I’m crazy?”
“That is great . . . Then what about other monsters?”
“There are none . It was an empty dungeon . ”
“Ohu . ”
This was a complete jackpot .
'I was scared for no reason . ’
Grid smiled with satisfaction and rose from his seat . He prepared to leave for the first time since the founding ceremony .
"Let’s go, Minor . ”
"Yes, I’ll prepare boxed lunches . Hehe, the king’s boxed lunches will be full of delicacies right? I’m looking forward to it . ”
“ . . . I don’t have money, so I will pack jerky . ”
“ . . . ”
It wasn’t a big deal to be king . Minor often thought this recently .