Overgeared Chapter 760:
Chapter 760
Break through 13 gates guarded by different boss monsters and reach the destination . This was the goal of the monster obstacle race . If saint sword drawing combined strength and intelligence, this monster obstacle race required both stamina and strength since it required constant raids .
The most important thing was stamina . The player’s stamina was consumed quickly in the process of moving through continuous raids and rough terrain . The basics for the participants had to be high stamina and stamina management . It was natural that all 15 participants taking part in the monster obstacle race were the strongest representatives of each country .
It was strange that only Jishuka of the Overgeared Guild was taking part, but people predicted a fierce battle . But the result was different from everyone’s expectations .
“Fly Up!”
Kiiiiiiing!
Peng! Kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa!
“What . . . ?”
“This is crazy! Uwaaaack!”
One overwhelming attack! Jishuka climbed on top of the third boss, the pinky dragon . The moment she put all the participants in her sight, it could be said that the game was already over . The overwhelming bombardment of the Red Phoenix Bow dealt a fatal blow to all participants . The pinky dragon’s breath also caused some of the injured participants to grey .
"Riding the pinky dragon and not being burned . . . Isn’t this a scam?”
"It’s good that we didn’t participate . ”
The Overgeared members in the waiting rooms of each country muttered . They were reluctant to participate in events with Jishuka since they knew the options of the Red Phoenix Bow . The host was shouting .
『 J-Jishuka wins! Brazil has successfully obtained a valuable gold medal! 』
The other players were noticeably tired as they passed through each gateway, while Jishuka alone was different . Hundreds of cameras focused on Jishuka’s bright smile as she broke through the 13th gateway . She looked beautiful no matter the angle, causing the hearts of men all over the world to thump .
“Grid, have strength for the event remaining . Chu!”
Jishuka’s concern was only for Grid . . .
“Boo! Booo!”
“Die Grid!!”
The anger of the crowd rang out all over Tokyo Dome and across the world .
"Isn’t it nice to be encouraged by a beauty? Is the chocolate pudding sweeter today?"
“ . . . ?”
The Korean team’s waiting room . Grid didn’t know why he received a scolding from Yura .
***
The last day of the National Competition .
Unlike the wishes of the people, time flew quickly and four of the nine events scheduled for today had already ended . The global festival that occurred once a year was almost over .
"I'm sorry . "
Toon returned after winning two bronze medals in two events and apologized to Grid . It was difficult from Grid’s perspective .
"Why are you apologizing for doing well? You were amazing . Thank you for the two precious medals . ”
“Yes Toon! You fought really well! The people will be delighted!"
“But . . . ”
Toon’s gaze was stuck to the rankings board . There was a big screen in the center of Tokyo Dome that showed the overall rankings .
United States: Gold (5), Silver (7), Bronze (3)
Canada: Gold (5), Silver (5), Bronze (4)
China: Gold (4), Silver (2), Bronze (1)
United Kingdom: Gold (3), Silver (2), Bronze (4)
South Korea: Gold (3), Silver (1), Bronze (2)
Brazil: Gold (1), Silver (0), Bronze (1)
Mongolia: Gold (1), Silver (0), Bronze (0)
Japan: Gold (0), Silver (2), Bronze (3)
Italy: Gold (0), Silver (2), Bronze (3)
France: Gold (0), Silver (1), Bronze (4)
Bronze medals didn’t have a significant effect on the rankings . A silver medal was more valuable than dozens of bronze medals . That’s why Toon didn’t feel proud . Toon was frustrated that South Korea had the same rank before and after gaining the medals .
"I wish that South Korea can be number one . I wanted to please Grid and your family . But . . . ”
Toon was an orphan who didn’t know the face of his parents . He’d been in the underworld from a young age and was active in the mafia until encountering Satisfy . He was a criminal in Italy and not loved by anyone . But Grid and his family were different . Toon came to South Korea and received a warm greeting from Grid’s family . They believed and cared for him just because he was friends with their son or brother . They treated Toon like a son, a brother .
Toon felt warm every time he sat with them . It was the first time he’d felt this way . He didn’t know how many times he cried himself to sleep out of happiness . A happiness he learned much later than others . . .
Toon wanted to help those who gave him happiness . It was a desperate wish . But the truth was that it didn’t help at all .
"I know how good Yura is . But it’ll be hard for her to win a gold medal against Jishuka, who’s armed with the Red Phoenix Bow . ”
“ . . . ”
"And Peak Sword . . . Even if Grid gets a gold medal by beating Kraugel in PvP, South Korea won’t get the first ranking . All this is because of my incompetence . ”
"Why was I omitted?” Peak Sword cried out, but Toon didn’t hear his words . His eyes were blurred by helplessness . He bowed his head when Grid’s large hand touched him .
“Raise your head . Aren’t you my bodyguard? Who will protect me if you’re looking at the ground? Don’t worry about Yura and Peak Sword . Both of them will give us a gold medal . ”
“ . . . ?”
South Korea getting first in the rankings was realistically impossible . All the Korean players were aware of this reality . Therefore, they turned to look at Grid with a stunned expression . They felt the full confidence in his voice .
Grid smiled . "Wait a minute . I’ll log into the game . ”
Grid pointed to the capsule in the corner of the waiting room and called Yura and Peak Sword over .
"Shouldn’t we try taking first place? How long will we be second? Isn't that right?"
“ . . . ?”
***
“The Overgeared King cares a lot about his colleagues . ”
Viola smiled and spoke to Eat Spicy Jokbal after seeing what Grid had done for Yura and Peak Sword .
“Does Eat Spicy Jokbal like it?”
"Stop talking useless words . ”
Eat Spicy Jokbal blushed, but didn’t remove his gaze from Grid . He was interested in Grid’s every move .
***
Target processing was a popular event every year . It was the event where Grid announced his existence to the world . But this year it was Yura participating, not Grid . The revised rules had changed it to a one player event and the winning candidate was naturally Jishuka . It was speculated that she would summon the red phoenix to simultaneously shoot down the targets and competitors on the map . In theory, there was no way Jishuka couldn’t win .
『 Originally, Yura was one of the strongest candidates . . . 』
『 It’s no longer possible to talk about a winner other than Jishuka . 』
The experts also thought the same . The Korean commentators were disappointed .
『 There are a number of ways that South Korea can get the overall first ranking . 』
『 It’s possible if Canada and the US don’t win a gold medal in the remaining five events and South Korea wins four gold medals in a row? 』
『 Yes, that’s right . But it’s sad since that’s impossible . 』
『 Jishuka is too strong . Peak Sword is an excellent player, but he’s somewhat lacking to receive a gold medal . But this isn’t something to be sad about . It isn’t necessary to be first . 』
『 That’s right . Our players have done well enough . We should pay tribute to our players . 』
Everyone in the world had expected South Korea’s ranking to be the lowest this year . However, the Korean players were excellent and as a result, South Korea was in the top rankings . There was no one who would blame the South Korean players for failing to be first .
“I’m sorry for Grid, but personal matters should be separated . ”
The target processing began . At the same time, Jishuka moved through the forest and aimed to occupy the highest spot . She was planning to take advantage of the power of Fly Up! She would put as many targets as possible into her field of view and would win a gold medal at once .
『 Jishuka has climbed to the top of the hill! 』
『 She plans to see all targets in the sky and on the ground . 』
The target processing event, which was intense every year, was on the verge of facing an unprecedented result .
Kkirik!
People didn’t doubt that Jishuka would soon be the winner as she pulled back the Red Phoenix Bow . Of course, it was the same for Jishuka .
'I must win the gold medal and obtain the Red Phoenix Breath . . . ’
Jishuka had 120 targets in her field of view . The moment she was about to use the Fly Up! skill .
Taaang!
A shot rang out from the forest below the hill . It happened when Jishuka noticed the birds simultaneously flying up out of surprise . Her vision turned black and white .
[You have been shot . ]
[You have died . ]
‘What . . . ?’
Swaaaaah .
Jishuka couldn’t understand the situation as she turned to grey .
Clink!
After confirming Jishuka’s death, Yura changed Alex’s Magic Engineering Bayonet (Produced by Pagma) from sniper mode to rifle mode . It was the moment that the Demon Slayer exclusive item that Grid obtained from the Behen Archipelago was revealed for the first time to the world .
This was the power of items .
***
"Our goddess has done it!!”
"Waaahhhhhhhh!"
“Yura! Yura! Yura!!!”
The winner of the target processing was Yura . South Korea was heating up . Over 50 million people were delighted that Yura exceeded expectations . Everyone cheered at the thought of South Korea’s overall ranking rising higher . In addition, they sent personal congratulations to Yura . There were a surprising number of people desperately happy for Yura after she suffered a painful defeat in the saint sword drawing event to Kraugel . It was evidence that Yura had the love of the people .
"Canada and the US might continue losing in the remaining four events . Then maybe we can get first?”
“It will be possible if South Korea wins three more gold medals in the future!”
“The remaining players are Grid and Peak Sword?”
“Yes!”
“ . . . That isn’t possible . ”
“Uh . . . Peak Sword can’t win . ”
It was undeniable that Peak Sword was one of the top three strongest in South Korea . He was definitely a world class player . The problem was that there were more talented people in the world . People didn’t expect much from Peak Sword . In the midst of these worries .
“ . . . ”
Unlike usual, Peak Sword had a solemn expression as he entered the battlefield . There was a beautiful sheath of a transparent red color hanging from his waist . It was the strongest sheath exclusive to Iyarugt and made of bloodstone, Iyarugt’s Sheath .