Overgeared Chapter 65:
Chapter 65
Until I made the Sword of Self-transcendence, the details of all the items I made were accompanied by the modifier: made by a craftsman with great skills and potential, but lacks experience and reputation .
But now it had changed to ‘a craftsman with great skills and potential, but his experience and reputation is somewhat lacking . ’ I felt a little bit recognized . Anyway, I got a new production hammer, so I was more likely to make rare and epic rated items . In addition, the probability of making normal rated items was relatively low .
It was fortunate that I realized the importance of a production hammer and managed to obtain a new one, even if it was delayed .
I was about to launch my operation to make more money .
‘I’ve replaced the hammer so should I now make epic, unique or legendary items?’
Khan interrupted me as I was about to start . “Grid, will you come to my son’s grave with me? Actually, today is the anniversary of my son’s death . ”
I didn’t want to waste time at an unnecessary place when I could be making items to sell . But Khan’s request couldn’t be dismissed . Khan was my only friend in reality and Satisfy .
‘An NPC is my only friend… how depressing…’
I decided to postpone my work .
“Let’s go . ”
***
At a small hill north of Winston . There were around 10 graves on the hill .
‘This is too small to be a cemetery…’
Khan saw my look and explained . “This is the cemetery where not just my son, but my ancestors are buried . ”
“I see . ”
Khan stood in front of his son’s gravestone and smiled . Khan missed his son .
“My son… He had excellent qualities as a blacksmith . I had no doubt that he would become a great blacksmith who would surpass me, and maybe even have the same reputation as Albatino . Unfortunately, he died early . ”
Tears filled Khan’s eyes .
“The pain of losing a son is incredibly big . It has been 10 years since he died, but I still miss him and feel regret towards his death . If possible, I would revive him, even if I needed to sacrifice my own life . ”
I didn’t know what to say . It was impossible for me to understand the mind of a parent who lost their child . I stood there with an awkward expression, and the tearful Khan suddenly laughed .
“I’m glad you’re here . ”
“…”
“Every day, every day… I couldn’t work properly because of nostalgia and despair . But ever since meeting you, I have felt surprised and excited . Didn’t I stop drinking because of you? Now, please say hello to my son . ”
Khan stood straight in front of his son’s gravestone . Then he spoke towards the gravestone .
“Son, this is Pagma’s Descendant, who I told you about every night . Isn’t it great to meet him? Are you surprised? Isn’t it great? Are you wondering why such a person is with your father?”
“Khan…”
Khan started crying again . He finally sank to his knees, hugging the gravestone while exclaiming . “Don’t worry! Don’t worry! Your father is doing well, so don’t worry! This great person is taking care of your father! He promised to take care of the smithy! So relax and don’t worry . Rest in peace… Sob…sob sob . ”
“…”
Countless NPCs existed in Satisfy . Every one of them were alive with stories and feelings like this . Amazing . I truly admired Satisfy’s technology .
“… Damn, they should do it moderately . ”
My vision was cloudy from the dust in my eyes . I moved my gaze to the sky due to a lump in my throat . Then I promised . “Your father is my most precious friend . I will treat him well . I’ll also make the smithy the best . So… as you father said, rest in peace . ”
Then a notification window popped up .
[The bond between you and Khan has deepened . ]
[The souls of Khan’s ancestors are thrilled by your emotions towards Khan and emerge from underground . ]
“…Eh?”
10 blue lights in the shape of people appeared in front of me . Then they spoke simultaneously towards me .
“It is good to meet you, Pagma’s Descendant . Friend of our descendant . ”
“W-Wait…!”
Weren’t these souls ghosts?
I hurriedly called out to Khan, “K-Khan . Khan!”
“Drrrong! Drrrong!”
“Did you go crazy?”
Khan was sleeping while hugging his son’s gravestone . No, how could he fall asleep in such a short amount of time? I realized that I was the only one facing these ghosts, and formed tight fists .
“C-Come on! You evil ghosts! I will survive to the end of the horror movie!”
…Yes, to be honest, I was a little frightened of ghosts . No, to be honest, I really hated ghosts . It was because I had actually encountered a ghost during my elementary school days . Of course, I might’ve been seeing things, now that I thought about it… Anyway, the intense fear of that time was still deeply engraved in my mind, causing a ghost allergy .
The blue souls floating in the air were confused when I told them to fight, and they didn’t say anything . I didn’t feel any hostility from them, so I asked carefully .
“You… are you really ghosts…?”
“You could say that . ”
The answer made me feel despair .
“Unbelievable! No way! How can ghosts exist in this world? I might’ve seen it when I was a child, but it wasn’t really a ghost!”
The ghosts laughed .
“Hahaha, what doesn’t exist in this world? Yet you think it’s strange that there are ghosts?”
“…Ah . ”
I belatedly realized . I forgot for a while, but this was Satisfy, not reality . It was an artificial world created by human hands! Not just ghosts, but living bones, talking beasts and even fire beasts existed . People could fly and shoot magic . Yes, it wasn’t strange for ghosts to exist in this world .
I asked them . “S-So what? Why did you emerge?”
They answered . “We are thrilled that you showed a true heart to our descendants, so we have come to give you a reward . ”
“… Reward?”
Was it money? As I was feeling expectant, the biggest one came forward and introduced himself .
“I am the person who witnessed Pagma’s swordsmanship 130 years ago . ”
“…!”
Pagma’s swordsmanship! I discovered a clue to the class quest, which had been delayed because I didn’t know how to proceed .
“130 years ago… I witnessed the beauty of Pagma’s swordsmanship that pierced the sky, and was so fascinated that I ran to Kesan Canyon . Then I drew a picture of Pagma’s swordsmanship, which was clearly imprinted in my mind, on a north cliff of the canyon . I was so excited that I wouldn’t be able to fall asleep if I didn’t do that . ”
I obtained a clue for Pagma’s swordsmanship, which I had no idea how to find or learn .
“The painting will probably help you learn Pagma’s swordsmanship . ”
[The quest ‘Pagma’s Descendant’ has been updated . ]
[Pagma’s Descendant]
Difficulty: Class quest .
You have certainly been given Pagma’s blacksmith skills .
But do you know exactly who Pagma is? Can you proudly carry out his will?
Who is Pagma? If he was simply a blacksmith with good skills, his legends wouldn’t be scattered across the continent .
First, start with the clue of the swordsmanship that pierced the sky, and follow Pagma’s legend . If you can collect all of the legends, you will truly understand Pagma and succeed his will .
At that moment, a new legend will be born .
* There is no time limit for this class quest .
* If you accept the class quest of a legendary class, you can’t change your class again .
* The legendary class quest has the power to transform Satisfy’s world, according to the results .
Class Quest Clear Conditions: Complete all linked quests successfully .
Class Quest Clear Reward: Unknown .
* First Class Quest: [Pagma’s Swordsmanship . ]
The person who witnessed Pagma’s swordsmanship 130 years ago has showed up and given you a clue .
If you head to Kesan Canyon that is to the south of Winston, you will find a clue to Pagma’s swordsmanship carved on a northern cliff .
* First Class Quest Clear Condition: Learn Pagma’s swordsmanship .
First Class Quest Clear Reward: Dainsleif (Reproduction) .
After confirming the newly emerged quest information window, the souls said farewell .
“Pagma’s Descendant is a friend of our descendant . We pray that you will become greater than Pagma . Now, we should be returning to where we were . ”
The souls disappeared one by one in front of me . One soul remained until the end and spoke softly .
“Thank you for looking after my father . ”
Suuuuoh…
We came to this place at dusk and it was now night . The remnants of the souls disappearing scattered a blue light like falling stars, and then Khan woke up .
“Umm…? Did I fall asleep? Is it already night?”
“Old Man, you have a habit of sleeping everywhere, but it isn’t good for your health . ”
“Hmm… I was never like this… Huh? Heok! Y-You! Why is the part around your crotch damp?”
“…Be quiet . ”
***
40 days had passed since Huroi cleared the ‘Wait’ quest .
Afterwards, he accepted the S . A . Group’s proposal to thoroughly check his health in the hospital, then spent another week answering S . A Group’s questions and agreed to let them announce his identity as the first second class in Satisfy . Then he spent the next 23 days riding a horse around Mongolia in order to satisfy his nomadic nature . Finally, he returned to Satisfy three days ago and improved his understanding of the newly acquired second class .
And today! Huroi arrived at Khan’s smithy . It was to meet Grid, whom he had sworn to serve .
‘Will he be pleased to see me? Or will he ask why I only came now?’
Huroi was incredibly tense . He couldn’t help gulping . As he hesitantly stood in front of the smithy, the door opened from the inside . Grid exited from the open door . Did he noticed that Huroi was here and came out to meet him?
“M-My Liege!”
The thrilled Huroi shouted . But Grid didn’t even look at him . He didn’t think that the title of ‘liege’ applied to him . Huroi shouted again .
“Mr . Grid!”
“Eh?”
Grid finally turned towards Huroi . The two people made eye contact . Huroi ran forward and bent to one knee in front of Grid, like a knight before a monarch .
“Have you been well in the meantime? I’m sorry for not making any contact with you until now!”
“…Huroi?”
“Yes, My Liege . I am Huroi . ”
In the dungeon, Huroi had sacrificed himself to allow Grid to escape the four knights . Huroi knew that Grid would be worried . Then…
“This bastard!”
Grid glared and abruptly grabbed Huroi’s neck . Then he let out a stream of curses at Huroi .
“Hey, you son of a bitch! You, I know you? I don’t! I don’t know why the knights associated you with me, but I was disqualified from the item making game and forced to accept a ridiculous quest! Huh? I was trapped in solitary confinement with my mouth gagged, then I had to fight someone called the Northern Nova . Can you imagine how much I suffered?”
“…”
Huroi was at a loss for words . Grid’s attitude was completely different from what he imagined . He couldn’t understand why Grid was angry, but he sincerely apologized .
“I’m sorry . I was wrong! My Liege!”
His master was his sky! His master was angry due to the actions of his subordinates .
Grid became rather confused at Huroi’s apology . Grid frowned .
‘This guy, he seemed perfectly fine and smart when I first met him . He seems to have become a complete freak since being stuck in prison . Was he severely tortured?’
Anyway, he didn’t want to be with this disgusting guy . Grid let go of Huroi and waved his hand . “Hey, hey, that’s it . I understand already, so you should leave . ”
Huroi was baffled .
“Go where?”
“Go wherever . ”
“My path is with My Liege!”
Huroi had already vowed to follow Grid . The descendants of the Blue Wolf didn’t forsake their oaths . He would follow Grid for the rest of his life . Thanks to his second class, ‘Apostle of Justice’s Partner,’ he practically needed to stay at Grid’s side because all his stats increased by 20% when he was with the Apostle of Justice .
“T-This crazy…”
Huroi didn’t notice Grid’s irritation as he asked .
“My Liege, are you part of a guild? If you have a guild then please let me join . Isn’t it better for me to be in the same guild as you?”
“Guild? I don’t have one . So please leave . ”
“Ohh! Good! Are you planning to make your own guild? If My Liege makes a guild, many people will follow you . I will assist you!”
Prior to going to Kesan Canyon, Grid was going to get minerals to make armor for his own use . Grid wanted to leave quickly instead of listening to Huroi’s delirious chatter .
“Hey, stop talking nonsense and move out of the way . Yes? I’m going . ”
In the end, Grid left towards his destination . Well, it seemed like Grid disliked him, so Huroi was forced to follow Grid secretly . Obstacles appeared on a flat road . As soon as he created a fire to cook meat, a sudden shower poured down from a clear sky, meeting bandits at places famous for being peaceful, etc . While watching, Huroi realized that Grid was a person of bad luck . If Grid fell asleep, he was sure to break his nose .
Huroi felt a burning sense of duty .
‘I must protect him!’
The Apostle of Justice’s Partner needed to be with the Apostle of Justice . Huroi didn’t doubt it .
Until I made the Sword of Self-transcendence, the details of all the items I made were accompanied by the modifier: made by a craftsman with great skills and potential, but lacks experience and reputation .
But now it had changed to ‘a craftsman with great skills and potential, but his experience and reputation is somewhat lacking . ’ I felt a little bit recognized . Anyway, I got a new production hammer, so I was more likely to make rare and epic rated items . In addition, the probability of making normal rated items was relatively low .
It was fortunate that I realized the importance of a production hammer and managed to obtain a new one, even if it was delayed .
I was about to launch my operation to make more money .
‘I’ve replaced the hammer so should I now make epic, unique or legendary items?’
Khan interrupted me as I was about to start . “Grid, will you come to my son’s grave with me? Actually, today is the anniversary of my son’s death . ”
I didn’t want to waste time at an unnecessary place when I could be making items to sell . But Khan’s request couldn’t be dismissed . Khan was my only friend in reality and Satisfy .
‘An NPC is my only friend… how depressing…’
I decided to postpone my work .
“Let’s go . ”
***
At a small hill north of Winston . There were around 10 graves on the hill .
‘This is too small to be a cemetery…’
Khan saw my look and explained . “This is the cemetery where not just my son, but my ancestors are buried . ”
“I see . ”
Khan stood in front of his son’s gravestone and smiled . Khan missed his son .
“My son… He had excellent qualities as a blacksmith . I had no doubt that he would become a great blacksmith who would surpass me, and maybe even have the same reputation as Albatino . Unfortunately, he died early . ”
Tears filled Khan’s eyes .
“The pain of losing a son is incredibly big . It has been 10 years since he died, but I still miss him and feel regret towards his death . If possible, I would revive him, even if I needed to sacrifice my own life . ”
I didn’t know what to say . It was impossible for me to understand the mind of a parent who lost their child . I stood there with an awkward expression, and the tearful Khan suddenly laughed .
“I’m glad you’re here . ”
“…”
“Every day, every day… I couldn’t work properly because of nostalgia and despair . But ever since meeting you, I have felt surprised and excited . Didn’t I stop drinking because of you? Now, please say hello to my son . ”
Khan stood straight in front of his son’s gravestone . Then he spoke towards the gravestone .
“Son, this is Pagma’s Descendant, who I told you about every night . Isn’t it great to meet him? Are you surprised? Isn’t it great? Are you wondering why such a person is with your father?”
“Khan…”
Khan started crying again . He finally sank to his knees, hugging the gravestone while exclaiming . “Don’t worry! Don’t worry! Your father is doing well, so don’t worry! This great person is taking care of your father! He promised to take care of the smithy! So relax and don’t worry . Rest in peace… Sob…sob sob . ”
“…”
Countless NPCs existed in Satisfy . Every one of them were alive with stories and feelings like this . Amazing . I truly admired Satisfy’s technology .
“… Damn, they should do it moderately . ”
My vision was cloudy from the dust in my eyes . I moved my gaze to the sky due to a lump in my throat . Then I promised . “Your father is my most precious friend . I will treat him well . I’ll also make the smithy the best . So… as you father said, rest in peace . ”
Then a notification window popped up .
[The bond between you and Khan has deepened . ]
[The souls of Khan’s ancestors are thrilled by your emotions towards Khan and emerge from underground . ]
“…Eh?”
10 blue lights in the shape of people appeared in front of me . Then they spoke simultaneously towards me .
“It is good to meet you, Pagma’s Descendant . Friend of our descendant . ”
“W-Wait…!”
Weren’t these souls ghosts?
I hurriedly called out to Khan, “K-Khan . Khan!”
“Drrrong! Drrrong!”
“Did you go crazy?”
Khan was sleeping while hugging his son’s gravestone . No, how could he fall asleep in such a short amount of time? I realized that I was the only one facing these ghosts, and formed tight fists .
“C-Come on! You evil ghosts! I will survive to the end of the horror movie!”
…Yes, to be honest, I was a little frightened of ghosts . No, to be honest, I really hated ghosts . It was because I had actually encountered a ghost during my elementary school days . Of course, I might’ve been seeing things, now that I thought about it… Anyway, the intense fear of that time was still deeply engraved in my mind, causing a ghost allergy .
The blue souls floating in the air were confused when I told them to fight, and they didn’t say anything . I didn’t feel any hostility from them, so I asked carefully .
“You… are you really ghosts…?”
“You could say that . ”
The answer made me feel despair .
“Unbelievable! No way! How can ghosts exist in this world? I might’ve seen it when I was a child, but it wasn’t really a ghost!”
The ghosts laughed .
“Hahaha, what doesn’t exist in this world? Yet you think it’s strange that there are ghosts?”
“…Ah . ”
I belatedly realized . I forgot for a while, but this was Satisfy, not reality . It was an artificial world created by human hands! Not just ghosts, but living bones, talking beasts and even fire beasts existed . People could fly and shoot magic . Yes, it wasn’t strange for ghosts to exist in this world .
I asked them . “S-So what? Why did you emerge?”
They answered . “We are thrilled that you showed a true heart to our descendants, so we have come to give you a reward . ”
“… Reward?”
Was it money? As I was feeling expectant, the biggest one came forward and introduced himself .
“I am the person who witnessed Pagma’s swordsmanship 130 years ago . ”
“…!”
Pagma’s swordsmanship! I discovered a clue to the class quest, which had been delayed because I didn’t know how to proceed .
“130 years ago… I witnessed the beauty of Pagma’s swordsmanship that pierced the sky, and was so fascinated that I ran to Kesan Canyon . Then I drew a picture of Pagma’s swordsmanship, which was clearly imprinted in my mind, on a north cliff of the canyon . I was so excited that I wouldn’t be able to fall asleep if I didn’t do that . ”
I obtained a clue for Pagma’s swordsmanship, which I had no idea how to find or learn .
“The painting will probably help you learn Pagma’s swordsmanship . ”
[The quest ‘Pagma’s Descendant’ has been updated . ]
[Pagma’s Descendant]
Difficulty: Class quest .
You have certainly been given Pagma’s blacksmith skills .
But do you know exactly who Pagma is? Can you proudly carry out his will?
Who is Pagma? If he was simply a blacksmith with good skills, his legends wouldn’t be scattered across the continent .
First, start with the clue of the swordsmanship that pierced the sky, and follow Pagma’s legend . If you can collect all of the legends, you will truly understand Pagma and succeed his will .
At that moment, a new legend will be born .
* There is no time limit for this class quest .
* If you accept the class quest of a legendary class, you can’t change your class again .
* The legendary class quest has the power to transform Satisfy’s world, according to the results .
Class Quest Clear Conditions: Complete all linked quests successfully .
Class Quest Clear Reward: Unknown .
* First Class Quest: [Pagma’s Swordsmanship . ]
The person who witnessed Pagma’s swordsmanship 130 years ago has showed up and given you a clue .
If you head to Kesan Canyon that is to the south of Winston, you will find a clue to Pagma’s swordsmanship carved on a northern cliff .
* First Class Quest Clear Condition: Learn Pagma’s swordsmanship .
First Class Quest Clear Reward: Dainsleif (Reproduction) .
After confirming the newly emerged quest information window, the souls said farewell .
“Pagma’s Descendant is a friend of our descendant . We pray that you will become greater than Pagma . Now, we should be returning to where we were . ”
The souls disappeared one by one in front of me . One soul remained until the end and spoke softly .
“Thank you for looking after my father . ”
Suuuuoh…
We came to this place at dusk and it was now night . The remnants of the souls disappearing scattered a blue light like falling stars, and then Khan woke up .
“Umm…? Did I fall asleep? Is it already night?”
“Old Man, you have a habit of sleeping everywhere, but it isn’t good for your health . ”
“Hmm… I was never like this… Huh? Heok! Y-You! Why is the part around your crotch damp?”
“…Be quiet . ”
***
40 days had passed since Huroi cleared the ‘Wait’ quest .
Afterwards, he accepted the S . A . Group’s proposal to thoroughly check his health in the hospital, then spent another week answering S . A Group’s questions and agreed to let them announce his identity as the first second class in Satisfy . Then he spent the next 23 days riding a horse around Mongolia in order to satisfy his nomadic nature . Finally, he returned to Satisfy three days ago and improved his understanding of the newly acquired second class .
And today! Huroi arrived at Khan’s smithy . It was to meet Grid, whom he had sworn to serve .
‘Will he be pleased to see me? Or will he ask why I only came now?’
Huroi was incredibly tense . He couldn’t help gulping . As he hesitantly stood in front of the smithy, the door opened from the inside . Grid exited from the open door . Did he noticed that Huroi was here and came out to meet him?
“M-My Liege!”
The thrilled Huroi shouted . But Grid didn’t even look at him . He didn’t think that the title of ‘liege’ applied to him . Huroi shouted again .
“Mr . Grid!”
“Eh?”
Grid finally turned towards Huroi . The two people made eye contact . Huroi ran forward and bent to one knee in front of Grid, like a knight before a monarch .
“Have you been well in the meantime? I’m sorry for not making any contact with you until now!”
“…Huroi?”
“Yes, My Liege . I am Huroi . ”
In the dungeon, Huroi had sacrificed himself to allow Grid to escape the four knights . Huroi knew that Grid would be worried . Then…
“This bastard!”
Grid glared and abruptly grabbed Huroi’s neck . Then he let out a stream of curses at Huroi .
“Hey, you son of a bitch! You, I know you? I don’t! I don’t know why the knights associated you with me, but I was disqualified from the item making game and forced to accept a ridiculous quest! Huh? I was trapped in solitary confinement with my mouth gagged, then I had to fight someone called the Northern Nova . Can you imagine how much I suffered?”
“…”
Huroi was at a loss for words . Grid’s attitude was completely different from what he imagined . He couldn’t understand why Grid was angry, but he sincerely apologized .
“I’m sorry . I was wrong! My Liege!”
His master was his sky! His master was angry due to the actions of his subordinates .
Grid became rather confused at Huroi’s apology . Grid frowned .
‘This guy, he seemed perfectly fine and smart when I first met him . He seems to have become a complete freak since being stuck in prison . Was he severely tortured?’
Anyway, he didn’t want to be with this disgusting guy . Grid let go of Huroi and waved his hand . “Hey, hey, that’s it . I understand already, so you should leave . ”
Huroi was baffled .
“Go where?”
“Go wherever . ”
“My path is with My Liege!”
Huroi had already vowed to follow Grid . The descendants of the Blue Wolf didn’t forsake their oaths . He would follow Grid for the rest of his life . Thanks to his second class, ‘Apostle of Justice’s Partner,’ he practically needed to stay at Grid’s side because all his stats increased by 20% when he was with the Apostle of Justice .
“T-This crazy…”
Huroi didn’t notice Grid’s irritation as he asked .
“My Liege, are you part of a guild? If you have a guild then please let me join . Isn’t it better for me to be in the same guild as you?”
“Guild? I don’t have one . So please leave . ”
“Ohh! Good! Are you planning to make your own guild? If My Liege makes a guild, many people will follow you . I will assist you!”
Prior to going to Kesan Canyon, Grid was going to get minerals to make armor for his own use . Grid wanted to leave quickly instead of listening to Huroi’s delirious chatter .
“Hey, stop talking nonsense and move out of the way . Yes? I’m going . ”
In the end, Grid left towards his destination . Well, it seemed like Grid disliked him, so Huroi was forced to follow Grid secretly . Obstacles appeared on a flat road . As soon as he created a fire to cook meat, a sudden shower poured down from a clear sky, meeting bandits at places famous for being peaceful, etc . While watching, Huroi realized that Grid was a person of bad luck . If Grid fell asleep, he was sure to break his nose .
Huroi felt a burning sense of duty .
‘I must protect him!’
The Apostle of Justice’s Partner needed to be with the Apostle of Justice . Huroi didn’t doubt it .