Overgeared Chapter 742:
Chapter 742
‘What?’
As soon as Grid pulled out the blue booklet, Hao got goosebumps . He knew what the identity of this book was .
‘Scripture . . . !’
Swaaaaah .
Grid’s body was surrounded by light . The wounds that proved the fierceness of the battle disappeared like a lie . Hao’s eyes shook .
‘He selected a cleric?’
In the character selection value, Hao saw the cleric’s value as low . A magician exerted a unique attack power after getting a magic wand, while a producer could make bows and arrows themselves . Both were excellent classes . In particular, Hao thought that Grid would choose the producer class . It was a speculation considering his identity as a legendary blacksmith . Yet he was a cleric?
Hao gulped .
‘Grid, did you know from the beginning?’
In the character selection window, Hao saw the cleric as a bad class . Immediately after entering the battlefield, he realized after seeing that there were dozens of shrines on the mini-map . In fact, the cleric was the class with the greatest potential . Why? The scriptures, which he thought relied on pure luck, were actually items that could be secured strategically . If a cleric secured a large number of scriptures, Hao predicted that the cleric would be the greatest hurdle .
But he didn’t worry much . He was sure that no one among the high rankers would choose a cleric .
‘I don’t anyone would’ve realized that the scriptures can be secured so easily just by looking at the character description . ’
The scriptures were described as being all over the map . There was no explanation that it could be secured in a specific area . The other rankers were likely to evaluate a cleric lowly . But Grid was different . He selected a cleric .
‘Grid, you read a few steps into the future . Indeed, you are the person that I acknowledge . I can only say that you are great . ’
Hao was impressed and thrilled . Now he had 7 health left . On the other hand, Grid read the scripture and had 15 health .
‘I need to hit him 15 times . ’
The situation had become worse . The word ‘defeat’ entered Hao’s head . However, Hao didn’t know how to give up .
‘There’s still a chance . The possibility that Grid has secured two scriptures is very unlikely . ’
He had to do two or three hits for every time he got hit! Hao held his spear and raised his concentration to the extremes . He had already become accustomed to Pagma’s Swordsmanship .
‘Grid turns when he uses Link and Wave, while he can respond with a faster thrust when he uses Kill . He doesn’t attack when using the footwork of Revolve and will narrow the distance when he uses Pinnacle . ’
Hao was a person who was praised as the master of fighting . His ability to identity the enemy’s strengths and weaknesses and reverse the situation were excellent . He had excellent analytical abilities and improvisation so it wasn’t difficult for him to grasp Pagma’s Swordsmanship . Hao believed that he could observe the direction of Grid’s feet during the sword dance and cope with it, allowing him to easily win .
At that moment .
Teong!
Grid stepped forward . The weight on his leg was different from simply moving . It was the precursor of Kill and Pinnacle .
Hao quickly identified it and moved his right foot backwards . He watched clearly how Grid’s feet moved and took preliminary actions to cope with a stab or avoidance . At this point, Grid moved forward again . He narrowed the distance to Hao more than necessary .
‘Pinnacle!’
Hao detected it! Hao didn’t want to confront it with his low health and took one step back . He chose to take evasive action . At the same time .
Sakak-!
Grid’s sword moved through the area where Hao had just been standing . It was an attack with more sharpness compared to using blunt weapons . A smile appeared on Hao’s mouth .
‘Now!’
It was time to counterattack . Hao moved his right foot in a wide manner . The spear in his hand stretched out like a flash . It was aimed precisely at Grid’s heart . Hao was confident that he would completely stab Grid . But at that moment . Grid’s sword falling towards the ground stopped in the air . The moment Hao came closer to Grid . The descending strike was converted into a stab .
Pinnacle Kill .
‘What?’
Puk!
Hao’s spear stabbed at Grid’s chest .
Puoook!
Grid’s sword pierced Hao’s heart . Of course, Grid was faster . Before Hao could reclaim the spear, Grid retrieved the sword and attacked a second time . It was possible because the length of the sword was shorter than the spear .
Seokeok!
“Kuk . . . !”
Hao’s shoulder was cut . Grid recovered his sword again and Hao, who already finished retrieving his spear, belatedly struck a second time . Hao tried to maintain his composure . If he could hit two more times, they would return to the starting point . Therefore, he decided not to fret . However, Hao’s second blow didn’t hit .
Jjejeong!
Just before Hao’s spear reached his chest . Grid turned his sword in the air and blocked Hao’s spear . Revolve .
'What happened?’
Hao’s eyes twitched . Not only did Grid’s swordsmanship became more diverse, but it was surprising since it was linked at a faster timing than before . It might be a small change when other people saw it . But in Hao’s case, he was directly dealing with Grid and Grid seemed to have been transformed into a different person .
Hao was confused .
"Sword dance, sword dance . It is no wonder that a sword is more appropriate for it than a blunt weapon . ”
Grid informed him of the situation . That’s right . Grid changed the moment he switched from a blunt weapon to a sword . Now he was showing off his true talent .
‘I can’t lose with a sword!’
From the beginning, Grid saw Hao as a tough opponent . Thus, he was keenly looking for a sword from the moment the battle began . On the other hand, Hao saw Grid as below him . He wasn’t obsessed with the sword at first .
‘This is the result of carelessness!’
Hao realized the difference between himself and Grid . Grid was humble, while Hao was arrogant . This difference showed in the current results . Hao thought so . But the reality was somewhat different . Hao used various weapons thanks to Weapons Mastery . He was skilled with all weapons because of his excellent talent . That’s why he wasn’t obsessed with a specific weapon . On the other hand, Grid had no talent like Hao . He used a variety of weapons but he wasn’t accustomed to weapons other than swords . Therefore, he had no confidence with other weapons . This was why he was so obsessed with the sword .
One who had talent and one who had not . The two of them were divided here . It wasn’t because Grid was humble . It was a truth that no one knew .
‘I can’t win . ’
Hao judged . He sensed it the moment Grid used two sword dances in a row .
‘Achieving such complicated sword dances with the stats of this body . . . His talent is comparable to Kraugel . ’
The difference between heaven and earth! Hao was enlightened and abandoned the weapon on his hand .
“I lost . Kill me . ”
“Huh?” Grid was confused when his opponent surrendered at the end . “Why are you surrendering? Shouldn’t you accumulate as much damage on me as possible, even if you lose?”
“I would’ve done this if I hated you . ”
Hao had a great liking for Grid . That’s why he visited South Korea . He didn’t want to cause damage to Grid by fighting to the end . He wanted to cheer on Grid rather than grab at Grid’s ankle . Grid noticed his heart and smiled .
“You are truly Pon . Thank you . ”
“ . . . ”
This guy, he still didn’t know Hao’s identity despite fighting for so long? Hao became frustrated once he realized how weak his presence was .
‘My skills are lacking . ’
Hao was once Grid’s enemy . If Grid had been impressed by Hao, it would’ve been possible for him to identify Hao in this match . But Grid didn’t know Hao’s identity . It meant Hao didn’t leave an intense impression on Grid . Hao blamed himself for being lacking . But it wasn’t true . The reason why Grid mistook Hao as Pon wasn’t because he trivialized Hao’s ability . It was the opposite .
"How about it? You are Pon right? Only Pon can use the spear in such an amazing manner . ”
“ . . . Haha, I am Hao . ”
A big smile appeared on Hao’s face .
***
-Hao is pathetic!
-Surrendering without fighting to the end . . . ! It’s the disgrace of a great nation!
The Chinese viewers were indignant . The top ranker of China was defeated by the ranker of a ‘small country . ’
-Hao should be banished forever from China!
-Right! It is unacceptable for a representative of 1 . 5 billion people to kneel to a Korean representative! The entire world is watching as China surrenders to South Korea! It’s an absolute disgrace!!!
-Banish Hao!
-Send him to the trash!
The Internet was in chaos . The Chinese people were angry on various communities and social networks . Of course, this wasn’t all Chinese people . But some people disgraced the country of China with their selfishness and arrogance .
-I pity Hao .
-Yes . How many medals has Hao obtained for China so far . . . One result has caused him to be called a complete traitor .
-Aren’t they particularly sensitive because Grid is Korean? The Chinese seem to ignore South Korea quite a bit .
-Why are they taking the competition between Grid and Hao like the competition between South Korea and China? It’s a solo exhibition anyway .
-That's right . What does a person’s nationality matter?
The moment when netizens of each country were accusing some of the Chinese netizens, the Korean netizens felt a great deal of pleasure .
-God Grid alone can turn the continent upside down . ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Really amazing .
-South Koreans seemed to be genetically excellent . Our population isn’t high, but one person in each field is always unique .
-Ah, I really like Grid . Thanks to Grid, I’m happy at every National Competition .
-Eh? What is this?
-Wow . It is big .
The people watching Battlefield grew restless . As Grid and Hao were facing each other, an Australian representative aimed at Grid through the bushes . Just before Grid was caught off guard .
-Avoid it!
-Notice it!
No matter how fast the netizens typed or the shouts of the audience, the contents couldn’t reach Grid . Grid was thinking if it was better to kill Hao, who already acknowledged defeat, or team up with Hao . Then .
Teong!
An arrow flew through the bushes and hit Grid .
[You have suffered 2 damage . ]
“Kuk . . . !”
High destructive power! Grid turned a perplexed gaze in the direction that the arrow came from .
“Take this . If you beat me then you better win . ”
Hao handed the blue booklet to Grid and rushed through the bushes .
Puk!
An arrow struck Hao’s chest . Now Hao’s health fell below 3 . His vision started blinking red as a warning . However, Hao didn’t stop . He moved accurately in the direction of the arrow and stabbed the spear in the opponent who ambushed Grid .
“Shit . . . ! I thought I could eat for free! Aren’t you enemies?”
The Australian representative shook as he was stabbed by the spear . He was also in a state of low health from fighting against other representatives .
Paaaat!
Hao and the Australian representative turned grey at the same time .
“Hao!”
Thanks to Hao, Grid preserved his health . There were now less than 400 people left on Battlefield .