Overgeared

by Park Saenal

  ‘Sigh… I can’t avoid this fight.’

  Damian had to meet Grid. It was to ask Grid to seal Lifael’s Spear. He needed to knock down this crazy farmer who was blocking the road. He decided and triggered Light’s Blessing.

  Chaaeng!

  A golden pillar dropped from the sky. Damian’s attack, defense and accuracy instantly rose by 80%. Light’s Blessing. The disadvantage was that the cooldown was long, but the effect was excellent. No, this was the strongest buff skill that went beyond excellence.

  Piaro admired it. “This is truly amazing divine power!”

  Damian glared at him. “I will listen to your request. Be careful not to die.”

  “A good fighting spirit.”

  No more dialogue was necessary. The two men immediately collided. Damian was a stable one-handed sword fighting machine. Piaro dropped his hand plow and hoe and started using his sword. The confrontation between the two seemed fierce at first glance.

  The result?

  Damian was defeated in 10 minutes.

  “Your defense is stronger than the emperor’s royal guards and your healing power is almost equal to a priest. You are the first to stand up against me for so long. This taste… No, it will be fun to train my swordsmanship.”

  Piaro’s praise followed. But Damian couldn’t hear his voice.

  ‘This can’t be.’

  Thanks to Grid, Damian had been the Goddess’ Agent until now. How many times had he won in battle? He couldn’t count the number of monsters that he had one-sidedly slaughtered. The infamous boss monsters? He could survive their attacks for several hours.

  Damian was the peak of the paladins. He had such pride. Yet he was defeated by a farmer. And in only 10 minutes!

  “This is ridiculous!”

  Damian was shocked. He couldn’t understand it. Surprisingly, another farmer approached him after the first battle was won. It was Kraugel, who hid his identity.

  “Let’s also fight.”

  “…Shit! Okay! Fight! Let’s fight! Damn! These farmers don’t get tired!”

  Damian was extremely agitated. Sadly, he was forced to accept the confrontation with Kraugel. The result? This time, he was also defeated. Fortunately(?), he persisted for 20 minutes this time. However, this wasn’t comforting either.

  “Unbelievable!”

  It was his second consecutive loss to a farmer. Damian was frustrated. He had no doubt that he had become a protagonist, but he was merely an extra. Piaro made a suggestion to him. “In fact… Duke Grid is currently away from here. He won’t be back for at least three weeks, so why don’t we do this task together?”

  Together?

  ‘What?’

  Damian couldn’t understand, so Piaro pointed to the wheat field.

  “Work in the morning, spar in the afternoon.”

  “…?”

  Why? Indeed, this farmer was crazy. Damian naturally was going to refuse. At that moment, the quest information window popped up. It wasn’t a normal quest. It was the rumored ‘hidden’ quest.

  [Fun and Enjoyable Training!]

  ★ Hidden Quest ★

  Live with the farmer Piaro in Reidan. If you join him, you can grow significantly.

  Quest Clear Conditions: Live together with Piaro for three weeks. You must perfectly follow Piaro’s schedule.

  Quest Clear Rewards: Strength +30. Stamina +60. Advanced Sword Mastery will rise by two levels. The skill ‘Farming’ will be obtained.

  “Heok.”

  In the case of advanced Sword Mastery, a minimum of three months training was required to raise one level. This was under the assumption that they hunted without rest. Yet he could gain two levels of sword mastery in only three weeks? His stats would even increase by 90 points. This was the same as gaining nine levels.

  ‘There is the farming skill… No, isn’t the farming skill useless?’

  Anyway, the quest was too attractive to refuse. The quest name sounded unlucky, but it wasn’t bad. This crazy farmer wasn’t just blowing smoke. In the end, Damian accepted Piaro’s offer.

  It had been a week since then. Damian became stronger. He hadn’t completed the quest yet, so his skill level and stats hadn’t risen. However, he sparred against the two farmers (Piaro and the still nameless person), and his control skills made a breakthrough.

  Now he could hold out for 15 minutes against Piaro.

  ‘I should be happy, but…’

  Damian was confused because he still didn’t know Piaro’s true identity. He was also worried about forgetting himself. But Damian had to meet Grid. There was no need to fret while waiting for Grid to come back. Damian cleared his mind and worked hard. He carried 10 stacks of harvested wheat on both shoulders.

  “Huh?”

  Far beyond the wheat fields. A group of people seemed to be approaching. Damian cocked his head.

  “Who?”

  There had been no visitors to Reidan for the past week. Reidan was a completely isolated city. So why was there suddenly a group of hundreds? Damian questioned this.

  “Very welcome guests came.”

  Piaro laughed. Damian was uneasy because of his enthusiasm.

  ***

  The Libra Oasis.

  It was the gathering place of the seven guilds.

  “They don’t have the concept of time.”

  The promised time to meet had passed. Originally, the six guilds apart from the Giant Guild, who didn’t participate in this, were supposed to have gathered here 10 minutes ago. But the Ice Flower Guild, Yak Guild and Zeraph Guild hadn’t arrived yet.

  The master of the Golden Guild, Seuron, complained. “Hey Zibal. How much more time should I waste? Do you think the time of our guild is so trivial?”

  The Golden Guild.

  It was the next largest guild after the Snake Guild and Giant Guild. Their self-esteem had recently risen into the sky. The guild master Seuron had acquired a unique hidden class. He was 70th on the unified rankings during the National Competition, and was now ranked 23rd.

  The possibilities for further development in the future were endless. It was evaluated that the fighting ability of his class, ‘Soul Predator’ was much higher than Pagma’s Descendant.

  “We will wait 10 more minutes. We shouldn’t act on our own.”

  The guild master of the Hades Guild, Hao, also reached the limits of his patience. Hao was 16th on the unified rankings. He was a top player who Yura had pointed out as one of the people she couldn’t beat. Zibal didn’t want to have a dispute with them.

  ‘Anyway, Reidan is vacant.’

  In fact, the Snake Guild alone was sufficient to decimate Reidan. But Zibal requested the aid of the seven guilds in order to promote their friendship. In particular, the Giant Guild, the Golden Guild and the Hades Guild. He could rest assured if he was in an alliance with them. For now.

  “Okay, we’ill go trample and plunder Reidan.”

  The Snake Guild had 275 people. The Golden Guild had 211 people. The Hades Guild had 70 people.

  They stepped towards Reidan without hesitation. A plan to take care of Reidan’s defense troops? There was no need. An army of NPCs wasn’t a match against them.

  “Developing such a large city as an agricultural city, Grid has no talent for internal affairs.”

  Zibal looked at the vast wheat fields and ridiculed. He turned his gaze towards the strongest magician in the guild.

  “First of all, shall we turn these fields to ashes?”

  “Leave it to me.”

  The magician, Big Boy was about to summon his flames, when…

  “Who are you?”

  “…?”

  Four farmers appeared. The farmers held hand plows, scythes, hoes, etc, in their hands. One of the farmers in a straw hat spoke as he stepped forward.

  “You’re filled with killing intent. Are you an enemy of Reidan?”

  “Puhahahat!” Zibal started laughing. A farmer dared to question the march of this great army so confidently. “Are you like y
our master? Even the farmers in this area are dumb.”

  Zibal laughed for a while before a cool expression appeared.

  “Kill.”

  Zibal ordered. It was as easy as catching a fly. To him, the farmers were nothing but flies. Big Boy launched magic towards the farmer.

  [Flame Tsunami]

  In order to burn the wheat fields at once, he cast a large scale A-grade magic towards the four farmers. The tsunami of flames caused the whole area to become hot, and the four farmers would turn to ash…

  “Eh? Ehhhh?”

  Big Boy was shocked. It wasn’t just him. Everyone here was shocked. When the farmer swung his hoe, the fierce flames disappeared like they were a lie.

  “What’s this?”

  The members of the three guilds couldn’t believe what they saw. Piaro threw off his straw hat and laughed brightly. “Welcome to Reidan.”

  “Get ready for battle! Heok?”

  Zibal realized that something was strange and quickly ordered the guild members. But it was too late. Piaro had already approached.

  “Fated to Perish.”

  Kwarurung!

  Thunder was heard as the hand plow moved.

  Puk!

  The sharp end of the hand plow was stuck in Zibal’s forehead.

  [You have suffered fatal damage!]

  [You have died.]

  “???”

  The 2nd ranked user died with a single blow. The more than 550 guild members couldn’t recognize the situation properly. On the other hand, Kraugel and Damian were astonished.

  “A instantaneous death skill…!”

  It was a scam. Piaro was more powerful than they thought.

  ‘Who the hell is he?’

  As Kraugel and Damian felt deep doubts, the members of the three guilds were in great confusion.

  “W-Who are you?”

  It was a strange sight to see hundreds of guild members step away from one farmer. Piaro introduced himself.

  “I am a farmer of Reidan.”

  It wasn’t a lie. Now he really was just a farmer. In fact, he received a monthly salary of 73 silver from Administrator Rabbit. It was fun to save the money. For reference, Rabbit received 5,300 gold every month.

  Chapter 251

  Chapter 251

  “I am a farmer of Reidan.”

  ‘Bullshit!’

  It wasn’t convincing that the monster who killed Zibal was a farmer. What idiot would believe him? The members of the three guilds thought Piaro was mocking them. But their emotions were more fearful than angry.

  In the case of the Snake Guild, they wanted revenge for their murdered master, but were unable to move. It was because their legs were shaking after seeing the hand plow covered in their master’s blood.

  ‘Stronger than a boss monster! I will die if I get hit by that hand plow!’

  The penalty that occurred due to death was fatal. Experience dropped and there was a chance of losing items. They had to deal with such a monster? The executives cried out to the guild members who were overwhelmed by Piaro’s strength.

  “What are you doing? The opponent is your master’s enemy! Get revenge, even if you have to sacrifice your lives!”

  If they stepped back with fear, they would lose their prestigious status. They would become a laughing stock and eventually dissolve. The guild members recognized this fact. They no longer hesitated and besieged Piaro.

  ‘Fuck. Yes! I’d rather die! It’s better than the guild being ruined!’

  ‘I will kill him, even if I have to die!’

  The benefits that the guild gave them were astronomical. The guild couldn’t be lost. The determination of the Snake Guild members was passed onto Piaro.

  Piaro smiled.

  ‘How many battlefields have I been on?’

  In the days of the Red Knights, Piaro’s life was war and the battlefield was his home. He felt joy as he recalled the days when he was surrounded by hundreds of enemies and his colleagues. His blood was boiling.

  “This is exciting.”

  It was different from a spar. There was no need to suppress his strength. It was a chance to unleash the Supreme Swordsmanship that had grown by working in the fields for several months and training with strong people.

  He went on a rampage.

  Puok!

  “Keok.”

  A Snake Guild member was pierced in the heart with a hoe. Piaro was proficient in the hoe after using it for several months. He narrowed the gap and killed the opponent before they realized.

  “This bastard!”

  After their master, their colleagues were killed(and by farming equipment), so the Snake Guild members were outraged. Their anger now outstripped their fear. This was what Piaro wanted.

  He withdrew his hoe and used Supreme Swordsmanship, 5th style. The waves of light formed a square and swirled around the enemies. It was a wide-range skill that couldn’t be defended or avoided. Blood flew from all sides, like a spider web. It was an unbelievable sight because there wasn’t a single drop of blood from Piaro in the center.

  Piaro’s gaze headed towards Asuka.

  Asuka. In the past, she was the berserker who drove Grid to the defensive. Piaro could see her strength with one glance.

  “How dare you aim for the Young Lady!”

  Black Teddy summoned five bears to block the rushing Piaro. They were white bears wearing sunglasses. Their red cloaks flapped nicely as they unfolded their martial arts and intercepted Piaro.

  Kuwaaah!

  They were very fast and strong. It was also difficult to find a gap in their solid formation. They could even fight against a 3rd advancement class. However, they met the wrong opponent.

  [Cola Bear 1 has disappeared.]

  [Cola Bear 3 has disappeared.]

  “Heok.”

  After blocking the attack with the hoe, he counterattacked with the hand plow. Piaro repeated this process and the bears fell helplessly before him. They weren’t bears, but puppies. Black Teddy was able to realize it.

  ‘H-He is on a different dimension.’

  The executives of the Snake Guild were going crazy.

  ‘Where did Grid pick up this monster?’

  A named NPC. It wasn’t easy to meet them, and impossible to capture them. They had a huge influence on Satisfy’s world, so it was virtually impossible for a user to obtain one. However, Grid had one as a subordinate. He even seemed to be a farmer.

  The executives couldn’t even be jealous. It was amazing. No, it was a surprise that was beyond awe. Grid was incredible.

  Puk! Puk! Puk!

  Piaro completely destroyed Black Teddy’s bears and immediately hit him with the hand plow.

  [You have suffered 7,350 damage.]

  [You have suffered 7,350 damage.]

  [You have suffered 7,350 damage.]

  “Heeok?”

  It was fixed damage that ignored defense. It was the manifestation of qi.

  Black Teddy died. The first ranked user in the pet rankings died because of a hand plow. But he wasn’t ashamed. Hadn’t this hand plow killed the second ranked user? It was fortunate that the rumor ‘Black Teddy died from a hand plow!’ was suppressed by ‘Zibal died by a hand plow!’

  [You have died.]

  Black Teddy couldn’t read the orbit of the hand plows and eventually died. Everyone watching was at a loss for words.

  Zibal was killed first by a hand plow, but people thought it was due to the ‘instantaneous death’ skill being activated.

  But they could see that the instantaneous death skill wasn’t the problem. Piaro’s basic attack power was too strong. It was like an upgraded version of Hurent’s Aura Master. Who could endure it?

  Among the people standing like a stone statue, Asuka burned with determination. She was a berserker. She was strong in a crisis. Due to the correction effect of the ‘Berserk’ passive skill, fear began to change into pleasure. Her aggressive tendencies were maximized.

  “I will get revenge for what Grid did
to me in the past by killing Grid’s subordinate!”

  Asuka proclaimed and grabbed her legendary item ‘Ainas’ Sickle.’

  Piaro encouraged her, “Please have strength.”

  He wasn’t Duke Grid’s subordinate. Well, this misunderstanding didn’t matter.

  Chwaruruk!

  Asuka threw the sickle as hard as she could. As the chains unfolded, the tip of the sickle dropped like lightning.

  “Hoh, good skills.”

  Piaro admired and defended against the sickle with his hoe.

  ‘He was caught!’

  Asuka smiled with satisfaction. She grabbed the chain and pulled the hoe towards her.

  “This is great technique and strength.”

  Piaro praised. After pulling him close, Asuka swapped to Euprates’ Greatsword. Indeed, the power was brilliant. As a tycoon’s daughter, she owned several legendary items.

  “Die!”

  Euprates’ Greatsword distorted the atmosphere. It was the moment when the ultimate skill of the 3rd advancement berserker, Madness’ Wrath was unfolded through the greatsword. Piaro’s excited expression cooled.

  “Your greatsword techniques are lacking. Especially when compared to Duke Grid.”

  Asuka was the guild’s number two and ranked 31st overall. It meant she was as strong as the Overgeared members. But no matter what she did, she wasn’t a match for Piaro. Supreme Swordsmanship’s 4th style completely neutralized Madness’ Wrath, then he linked it with the 1st style.

  Peeng!

  Cracks appeared in the greatsword and the hand plow struck Asuka.

  [You have suffered fatal damage!]

  “Kyak!”

  A berserker’s defense was weak. She invested all her points in strength and agility, and neglected stamina. But even so, for a skill to decrease her health by two-thirds? Asuka was unable to deal with the destructive power and collapsed. But she quickly stood up. A berserker’s physical ability rose in proportion to their lost health. She became stronger the more injured she became.

  “The real fight is from now on!”

  Asuka swapped out the broken greatsword to ‘Heroic Death Spear.’ Then she moved the spear in a dazzling manner. Piaro was disappointed again.

  “Your spearsmanship is unremarkable compared to Viscount Pon.”

  Chaaeng!

  His hoe blocked the coarse spear. It was followed by his hand plow. It was a technique that combined dual wielding the hand plow and hoe with his judgment. Asuka couldn’t believe it.