Overgeared Chapter 935:
Chapter 935
It was rare for high rankers to think they were inferior . They were normally confident in their great talent and believed that the gap between their ranking and that of others was a calamity caused by various variables which took place over time . The gap between the rankers was as thin as a piece of paper, and even that was caused by various variables and ‘luck’ . This assertion of the high rankers came from true faith .
However, that was until last year . The high rankers’ beliefs were shaken during the three national competitions . They realized just how arrogant their claims were . The rumored sky above the sky—Kraugel—showed off his skills to the world, and Grid—who was thought to be a lucky person—showed great progress year after year . The high rankers didn’t have the same level of talent, and they had to admit there was a clear difference between them .
“I was going to completely abandon the PvP this year . ” There was a man who carried a name that ‘promised victory . ’ He was Bubat . Bubat had been defeated by Grid multiple times and recognized Grid’s ability more quickly than anyone else . This year, he became Turkey’s representative and once again sought the PvP event . “But it turns out that Grid isn’t appearing this year . . . ? Then there is no reason to give up . This year, the gold medal in PvP is mine . ”
The Yak Guild members asked:
“Why are you so fixated on PvP?”
“I agree . You will drop out in the round of 16 again . ”
“The round of 16? If you meet Kraugel in the qualifiers, then you will be eliminated in the qualifiers . Kilkil . ”
If Grid didn’t exist, would Bubat be 1st in the PvP event? The Yak Guild knew about Bubat’s strength, but even they couldn’t guarantee it . PvP was an event where a ranker’s pride was at stake . Kraugel, Seuron, Regas, and other strong players participated in the event . The others in the Yak Guild were frustrated with Bubat, who thought Grid’s absence would be a chance to challenge PvP .
“Last year, you lost to Zhang Zheng . . . It might be different if PvP is a team event, but it is a solo show . It is too disadvantageous for Captain . . . ”
Bubat’s Crusher class had high levels of defense and various CCs . In particular, the two skills he had learned upon reaching level 360 could ‘ignore status resistance’ and show an absolute effect . However, what was the point of CC? Bubat didn’t have the power to defeat the enemy .
The PvP of the National Competition was too disadvantageous to Bubat . Yet he was confident . It was thanks to a gift given by a Turkish person who claimed to be a big fan of Bubat .
[Artina’s Natural Disposition Gloves]
It was a legendary item . It was a great item that boosted the wearer’s attack power in proportion to the wearer’s defense . The fan who presented it to Bubat was eager for him to raise Turkey’s status this year .
“Huhu . Look forward to it . This year will be different . ”
Kraugel was no longer the supreme . Grid had proven it last year . Bubat was confident in his strategy against Kraugel . Although Bubat’s chances of success might be slim, Kraugel was judged to be an opponent that could be defeated even if it wasn’t by Grid .
It wasn’t just Bubat . Two years ago and last year, the rankers—who were stunned by the growing Grid and had vowed not to participate in PvP—felt new hope . After Grid declared that he would be absent, many people decided to participate in this year’s PvP .
It was as expected . There was a flood of provocative articles all over the world . The rankers from different countries announced their intentions to play in PvP, shouting that they weren’t afraid of Kraugel . The focus of attention was naturally on Kraugel .
“Kraugel, many rankers have announced that they are confident against you . What do you think about this?”
“I think they can be confident if they are on the same level as Grid . ”
Camera flashes started going off at the press conference . The reporters’ expressions were thrilled at Kraugel’s answer .
Don’t be confident unless you are on the same level as Grid . I won’t lose unless it is Grid .
Kraugel’s words had this meaning . It was an answer filled with enough confidence and provocation to make a stimulating article .
Then a reporter asked a new question . It was a question that many people around the world were interested in . “There is a public consensus that Grid is running away from the National Competition . Kraugel, what do you think about Grid’s absence from the National Competition?”
Grid fled because he was afraid he would lose his title of champion . This was one of the public opinions regarding Grid . What did Kraugel think? Kraugel stared indifferently at the reporters and replied briefly, “It is mercy, not running away . ”
“Mercy?”
The reporters couldn’t understand what Kraugel meant right away . He cocked his head to one side . On the other hand, the smart reporters quickly started to write their articles . As Kraugel watched the bustling scene silently, a question popped into his mind .
‘Grid . . . ’
Kraugel was aware of the fact that Grid needed ether diamonds . At the present time, the only way to get ether diamonds was to participate in the National Competition . Thus, Kraugel knew the news that Grid wouldn’t participate in the National Competition was false .
‘Are you the demon king?’
***
‘It is harder than I thought . ’
There were seven new additions to the National Competition, one of which was the demon king subjugation event . Grid got a thorough understanding of the rules for the demon subjugation and felt disgruntled . The castle had north, south, east, and west gates, and each of the four heavenly kings protected one gate .
The players would be split into groups of 120, and they had to break through the gates . During this time, the demon king would wait in the castle and receive 200,000 bonus health for every 10 minutes that passed . The waiting time would end when all four gates were broken .
The most troubling part for Grid was the bonus 200,000 health per 10 minutes that he would receive . He had to maintain his spot while the four heavenly kings fought, and he would get 200,000 health every 10 minutes . . . ?
‘Isn’t this too much?’
Grid’s defense and magic resistance were beyond the category of a player . He wouldn’t suffer much damage unless the skills used were proportional to health or defense . Yet his health was going to increase by 200,000 health every 10 minutes . . . ?
‘The gates that the four heavenly kings are guarding can’t be broken through easily . ’
Grid’s health might actually exceed one million in the demon king subjugation . However, Grid was uneasy because the S . A Group created such a system despite knowing his specs .
‘It seems that the National Competition participants are stronger than I thought . . . ’
He was already prepared for a tough fight, but this might be tougher than expected . It was comforting that his sister, Sehee, wasn’t participating in the National Competition . Grid shook his head at the scary thought . Still, there was something he didn’t know .
Originally, the S . A Group had set it as the demon king’s health increasing by 500,000 per 10 minutes . Grid was so strong that the health increase was lowered from 500,000 to 200,000 .
What was the reason for this? It was known only to the S . A Group .
“By the way, is this the right road?”
Grid stopped and opened up a map . It was the map of the Sword Grave .
“It should be right . . . ”
Grid was stupid, but he wasn’t stupid when it came to directions . That’s how he managed to find the North End Cave that contained Pagma’s Rare Book . There was no problem with Grid’s ability to read a map . Currently, Grid was following the map precisely .
However, the road was strange . This was the correct road, but it disappeared in the middle .
“What is this?”
There was a sheer cliff in front of where Grid stopped . It was a cliff that wasn’t marked on the map which showed a plain mountain path instead .
‘Is the map wrong?’
Was the map a fake? Was all his struggling in vain? Then it happened as a chill was going down Grid’s spine . . . The cliff in front of Grid suddenly started to split apart . The crack began to widen, and the cliff split into two cliffs . It was as if they had been separated in the first place .
Grid saw the path between the cliffs and moved without delay . From the moment the cliff split in two, the terrain was the same as what was shown on the map .
***
“Ah . . . !”
“Shit!”
Sighs and curses came from all over the place . It happened when Skunk turned the 594th sword three times to the left and four times to the right . The hill sank down and became a plains again .
The 594th sword was the problem . It was hard to figure out how to turn this sword, which could rotate 27 times to the left or the right . He needed to figure out in what order and direction the right ‘key’ was .
“It is already the 28th failure . It will take a few hours to start again from scratch . ”
“Everybody’s morale has fallen . I think it is better to stop for today,” a subordinate spoke carefully to the frowning Skunk .
Skunk’s response was sharp, “Now we only need to figure out five swords . It isn’t long before the Sword Grave will be opened . ”
“I know your heart, but do we need to hurry? It has been several months already . There are only a few days left, so we should be calmer and careful . The work can be ruined if we rush,” Dog Woman’s persuasion calmed Skunk .
Skunk took a deep breath and nodded . “Yes . There is no need to rush . ”
Skunk’s Expedition Group had been investigating the Sword Grave for the past five months, and no one had ever visited it . Considering the fact that Skunk’s Expedition had taken six months to find the Sword Grave, it wasn’t possible for someone to appear here and steal their results . There was no need to fret about a loss .
Skunk controlled his heart and told his subordinates, “Everyone has worked hard . Let’s end it here today . Have a good night’s sleep and rest for tomorrow . ”
“Thank you for the trouble . ”
“Thanks for the trouble . ”
Phew, it was finally over . Hearing Skunk’s words, his subordinates were relieved and opened their system windows . They wanted to log out and relax their exhausted minds and bodies . Even so, they couldn’t go and rest .
“ . . . !?”
In the Sword Grave, the unidentified fragments that never moved suddenly started to flash with a blue light .
“Why stars . . . ?”
Of course, they knew that they weren’t really stars . The blue lights were floating too close to be stars, and they were emitting a bright blue light during the day . Still, they shone as beautifully as stars and the people couldn’t grasp it with their hands . Thus, the people were forced to call them stars .
“Maintain your place!” Skunk shouted at his subordinates who were shaking at the phenomenon that had never happened before .
Skunk’s explorer’s intuition and accumulated experience were telling him something . At this moment, the Sword Grave was going to change due to a new external factor .
‘All of a sudden . . . ? What . . . ?’
This didn’t feel good . Skunk swallowed his saliva .
“Ugh . I’ve finally arrived . ” An uninvited guest appeared .
Skunk and his subordinates paled as they confirmed the man’s appearance .