Overgeared Chapter 813:
Chapter 813
According to last year’s statistics, the number of players who chose a merchant as a class was 41,715,997 . It was comparable to the most popular combat classes such as swordsman and magician . Why? That was because it was a class that gave hopes and dreams to ordinary people . In modern society where in-game goods were traded for cash, it was natural that a merchant class which was meant for making money would be popular .
Of course, reality was tough, and most merchants didn’t make money . However, a few merchants gained fame by accumulating a huge wealth . A typical figure was the 1st ranked Kir . As he was the first player to make a company, he had been accumulating wealth steadily . He had tens of thousands of people under him, and some people called him the merchant king .
“I finally found it . ”
The forest of the world tree—it was also known as the Elven Forest, and Kir was the first player to step foot in there .
[You are the first player to discover the elves’ territory!]
[It is an achievement that will remain in history! The first discovery will give you various benefits!]
[You can easily raise affinity with the elves, and you will receive a 20% discount on the prices of items purchased in elven villages . There will be 20% more profit when selling goods . ]
[Hunting in the elf territory will increase experience rate by 20%, and item drop rate will increase by 10% . ]
[Mana regeneration rate is permanently increased by 8% . ]
“Hoh! This is more than I expected . ”
With platinum hair, emerald eyes, and pure white skin that blended beautifully, Kir seemed like a typical handsome nobleman in movies and novels . He checked his first discovery benefits and glanced behind him . “You can come in now . ”
As soon as Kir gave permission . . .
“Isn’t the air somewhat different?”
“It is sweet every time I breathe . The sunshine is exceptionally pleasant . I’d like to build a house here . ”
A group of people entered the forest . They were players who were armed with high-level equipment . Among them, the man with the ID of Boutian used magic . “Magic Detection . ”
Supaak! His mana extended a few dozen meters and searched the surrounding life forms . Boutian reported, “There are many small animals . It seems that the elves have no defenses at the boundaries of the forest . ”
“It is peaceful . ”
The elves had been living in this forest for hundreds of years . It was hard to expect them to be vigilant when they had been completely cut off from the outside world and lived their own lives . Of course, this was a good thing for Kir .
“I am sorry that I can’t enjoy the bonus game but . . . ” Kir’s mouth spread into a deep smile as he stopped talking . It contained a meanness that wasn’t shown before . No, it was right to say that his true nature was being expressed .
Who was Kir? He was a person who deceived others, trampled on them, and accumulated wealth from stealing in order to reach the 1st merchant ranking . The most appropriate description for him was ‘evil . ’ The usual mild and remote impression? It was just a mask to distract the other person .
“Let’s get started,” Kir gave the order . His silent colleagues started to slash at him with a sword .
“Cough! Kuaaaaak!”
Merchants had no way to invest points in stats to increase their physical abilities . Kir’s defense was terrible due to his low stats . despite the expensive armor he was wearing . His health fell to the bottom in a flash, and he started to flee . His colleagues, or former colleagues, chuckled as they watched him flee into the forest .
“It is useless trying to escape with such slow footsteps . Won’t he be caught by us very quickly?”
“If he wants to run away, shouldn’t he run away faster?”
“D-Dammit! S-Save me! Anyone out there?” Kir shouted in every direction, but there was no reaction . His shouts just echoed in the forest . The laughs of the traitors grew louder .
“There isn’t anyone here except us . Who are you asking for help from?”
“Do you want a bear to show up and protect you? Stupid! Kakaka!”
The fierce pursuit of Kir followed . Kir had no time to breathe as he ran . The pursuers, who were faster than him, hummed as they slowly gave chase without killing him .
“Shit . . . !” Frustrated, Kir’s eyes reddened as he was constantly hit by bushes and branches . The pursuers closely followed him .
“I’m tired of this . Let’s finish this fun game . Yes?” This was spoken by a woman who destroyed every bush in the way because she didn’t want to become dirty . Kir saw the killing intent in her eyes and cried out desperately, “Why? Why are you doing this all of a sudden? We’re colleagues! Why are you suddenly attempting to harm me?”
Deep in the forest, Kir’s unfortunate cries rang out in the middle of the world tree forest . The woman shrugged . “What colleagues? We just wanted your money from the beginning . Now, do you know what you have to do?”
The woman placed her scimitar to the neck of the frightened Kir . “If you want to live, give me money . I will spare you if you give enough money to satisfy us . Okay? Rich . Man . ”
“Ick . . . !” Kir gritted his teeth . The horror and frustration that filled his expression vanished like they had been lies, and anger took their place . “Using people for money . . . ! You are worst than beasts!”
“Oh, my . What is this? Beasts? We are people . Most people are greedy like us, apart from freaks like you . Aren’t we normal?” The woman’s scimitar neared Kir’s neck, soaking Kir’s collar with blood . “Give me your money . ”
Kir was at the crossroad of life and death . He gulped as he feared death . “I don’t want to . . . !”
“What?”
“Justice is shouting in my heart! I would rather choose an honorable death than listen to the demands of people like you!”
“Are you crazy?”
“No! I’m fine! I am sane! I absolutely won’t succumb! If I surrender, you will keep doing this and new victims will appear!”
“Hah, you are really a freak . Then die . ”
Tsk . The woman clicked her tongue and raised her weapon .
Puk! An arrow flew without a sound and penetrated the woman’s shoulder .
“ . . . ?” The woman and all her colleagues were amazed .
“Who is it?”
“There are people in this forest?”
A breeze blew in the chaos . The bushes swayed, and a woman who boasted a perfect beauty emerged . Her perfect ratio and pointed ears revealed her identity .
“E-Elf?”
“I-Is this an elf forest?”
The number of elves was so small that it couldn’t be compared to humans . There was a rumor that there were only 100,000 elves on the continent . Nevertheless, why was it that the elves could protect their territory from the greedy humans? That was simple . It was because they were strong . The elves’ innate archery and spirits were so great that humans couldn’t afford to go against them .
The groups of humans who tried to kill Kir stopped immediately . They put away their weapons and raised their arms while the elf pointed a bow at them .
“Leave this sacred forest right away . This isn’t a place to be corrupted by humans like you . ”
“H-Hik!” Grateful that they could escape alive, the humans no longer clung to Kir . They didn’t look back as they ran away .
“Allowing access to humans . . . Are the wards old?” Beniyaru, the white-haired elf who gave off a haughty impression, muttered something about ‘wards . ’ Then she gazed at Kir . Kir bowed his head . “T-Thank you for your help! I will definitely pay you back!”
“There is no need . ”
“Ah! I-I’m really sorry . I’ll leave right away . . . Ugh!” Remembering that this was a place where human access wasn’t allowed, Kir got up hurriedly, only to flop down again . He couldn’t support his body due to all his wounds . “I-I’m really sorry . I will take a short break and then leave immediately . ”
With a good face and a pure attitude, Kir’s appearance was different from the ordinary humans in the elves’ memories . Unable to catch a glimpse of any mean desires, Beniyaru said, “I heard your conversation with them . You would rather choose death than listen to such a vile request?”
“ . . . You can call me stupid . I dislike greedy people . It would be better to die than to give money to them . ” A small smile crossed Beniyaru’s mouth .
“Follow me . I’ll guide you to the village . ”
“Huh? Can I visit your village despite being a human . . . ?”
“I think you will be okay . You are the first guest in hundreds of years . Stay in the village and heal your wounds until those greedy people waiting outside the forest have left . ”
“T-Thank you!” Kir’s face brightened . His innocent smile didn’t induce any rejection in the elf . The merchants’ high charm stat, friendliness, and the first finder’s benefits overlapped together, producing an excellent effect .
-Wait one more day before leaving, Kir sent a whisper as he followed the elf .
-Yes, I understand .
The whisper was sent to the person who betrayed him just a moment ago . In other words, Kir gave a command to the woman who had placed the scimitar at his neck . It was all an act… an act to approach the elves naturally!
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-List of people who can be appointed as leader of a knights division-
[Mercedes]
[Mercedes can lead a total of 50 knights .
Mercedes’ knights will have physical damage increased by 12%, defense by 12%, attack speed by 5% and movement speed by 7% .
The effects are permanent as long as the person belongs to the knights division .
Knights Division’s Passive Skills: Increased Health Regeneration (High), Increase Mana Regeneration (Medium), Decreased Stamina Consumption (High)]
“ . . . ”
Until now, only Piaro and Asmophel had been able to be appointed as a knights division leader . Even Chucksley couldn’t be appointed despite being one of the best knights of the Eternal Kingdom . In other words, any NPCs who could be appointed as the leader of a knights division meant they had great value . However, Mercedes passed the level of ‘great . ’
‘It is the level of a complete scam . . . ’
Piaro increased the group’s attack power by 10%, attack speed by 3%, and movement speed by 5% . Meanwhile, Asmophel increased magic damage by 5% and reduced skill cooldown by 8% . The presences of those two were great enough . However, the effects of Mercedes’ presence was twice as great as theirs .
Increase attack and defense by 12% . . . It was comparable to enhanced items . This was huge when the effects were applied to high-level players like Chris and Pon .
Gulp! Grid swallowed his saliva . He looked solemn for a moment before opening his mouth, “Mercedes . ”
“Yes, Your Majesty . ”
“Can I join your knights division?”
“ . . . ?”
“It . . . isn’t possible? Haha . ” It wasn’t a genuine laugh . Grid trembled with a terrible regret .
[The Legendary Knights’ Overgeared Division has been created . ]
The third Overgeared Knights Division was born after the Overgeared Knights and Overgeared Magicians . Only the best members of the Overgeared Kingdom could join this new division . Lauel joined it due to his skill level and was stunned . “I . . . The Legendary Overgeared Knights Division . . . !”
He should be happy when he looked at the stats, but why were tears flowing from his eyes? Lauel was sad .