by Park Saenal
“Last time, you were jogging every morning. Now it seems like you are constantly working out as well?”
“I need to be healthy so I can focus more on the game.”
That’s right. He couldn’t play the game without stamina. In particular, the fatigue of virtual reality games was very high.
“This is a very good attitude. But what are those severe dark circles under your eyes? Have you been sleeping lately?”
“I’m making a few items before the National Competition… Huh?”
Youngwoo, who came out of the house, discovered the car that Peak Sword was standing next to and felt astonished. Peak Sword saw his expression and asked earnestly.
“How is it? Isn’t my new car very good? It is a rare sports sedan that can stand side-by-side next to God Grid’s 800 million won 13 series. Right?”
“…Moonlight blue.”
Youngwoo was paying attention to the color of Peak Sword’s car. It was blue under the sunlight, but black when in the shade.
‘Don’t tell me…!’
The red leather that made up Lantier’s Cloak. It might not be red. After remembering that the 61st island was covered with flames, Youngwoo was enlightened and rushed into his house.
“I’m going back into the game!”
“Eh? H-Huh?”
Peak Sword panicked. Wasn’t today the day when he promised to attend the operational meeting with the participations of the Korean national team? Now he was going to one-sidedly withdraw from that promise?
“We can work out the plans, but Yura will be disappointed…”
Yura and Peak Sword were friends since a long time ago. Peak Sword one-sidedly followed Yura after joining the ‘Do you know club?’, but he could still be regarded as a friend. In particular, after their reunion in the Overgeared Guild, they became closer and Peak Sword was able to notice that Yura was attracted to Youngwoo. She would be worried about what to wear today, but Youngwoo…
“Well, this is fine.”
This was God Grid, who broke the sky. The only Korean player who could be viewed as Satisfy’s best. Peak Sword didn’t want to disturb him. He respected Youngwoo’s choice, since it would eventually boost the status of South Korea.
As a result, Yura became depressed.
“…Youngwoo-ssi isn’t coming?”
“Ah, eh, yes…”
“…”
The finest Korean restaurant in Gangnam.
Yura, who was waiting for Youngwoo and Peak Sword with the other participants of the National Competition, changed clothes. She put on a white shirt and jeans instead of the alluring one piece dress that showed off her body.
The men in the room were forced to blame Youngwoo, while the women could be freed from their feelings of self-consciousness.
***
“Yes, this is it! Why didn’t I think of this?”
Reidan’s super large smithy.
As soon as he reconnected to the game, Grid opened the ‘Item Production List’ and cheered. The item he was looking at was the leather armor that he gave to Faker a few months back.
[Chameleon Armor]
Rating: Epic ~ Legendary
Epic Rating Information:
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Unique Rating Information:
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Legendary Rating Information:
Durability: 390/390 Defense: 539
* 35% reduction in damage from stabbing, cutting, and throwing attacks.
* There is a normal chance of disrupting the enemy’s gaze.
* The effect of the ‘Stealth’ skill will rise.
* Various resistances will increase depending on the climate.
Armor made from the skin of the chameleon lord.
It boasts excellent elasticity and changes color and options depending on the surrounding materials and climate.
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Chameleon. The chameleon was around 2 meters in size and had muscular human limbs. Their leather was very resilient, making them resistant to physical attacks. Their color and nature changed instantly in order to protect themselves from danger.
It was shown that Lantier’s Cloak could neutralize Noe’s claws and stay in the blazing fire.
‘Due to the high elasticity, a synergy will occur when it is attached to other leather. Then wouldn’t it be good to use the leather of the puri minotaur?
Grid smiled with satisfaction and recreated Lantier’s Cloak using the Legendary Blacksmith’s Creation skill. The result was a great success.
[Lantier’s Cloak]
Rating: Unique ~ Legendary
Unique Rating Information:
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Legendary Rating Information:
Durability: 153/153 Defense: 206
* 20% reduction in damage from stabbing, cutting and throwing attacks.
* There is a 10% probability of deflecting the enemy’s attacks.
* Various resistances will increase depending on the climate.
The puri minotaur leather is used as the outer material, while the chameleon lord’s leather is used for the inner lining.
The chameleon lord’s leather slightly alleviates the rigidity of the puri minotaur’s leather.
The cloak boasts an unbelievable defense and is especially strong against blades. There is a low probability of blocking the enemy’s attack.
The chameleon lord’s leather isn’t exposed to the outside, so the effect of disturbing the line of sight and increasing stealth can’t be expected.
User Restriction: Level 320 or higher.
Weight: 690
“Good!”
This was an excellent protective cloak that all Overgeared tankers should have. There were 10 hours before his departure to France.
Grid was becoming a complete tanker. His thorough preparations for the National Competition were complete.
Chapter 408
Chapter 408
“What? 9 hours?”
9 hours.
It was the time it took to travel from South Korea to Paris, France. This was even non-stop.
“We aren’t riding a boat. Why does a plane ride take so long?”
“France is at the western end of Europe. It only takes 9 hours because this is a new passenger plane. It takes around 12 hours when flying on an older passenger plane.”
“Kuk.”
The road to Incheon International Airport. Youngwoo felt uncomfortable as he rode in a car with Peak Sword.
‘Isn’t 9 hours 27 hours in Satisfy time?’
27 hours was a long time. Based on his level 307, hunting for 27 hours was enough to raise his experience gauge by 1.5%. What about blacksmithing? He could use that time to complete Noe and Randy’s items. Maybe he could even enjoy a hot love with Irene.
He had to waste that time stuck on a plane? It was especially painful for Youngwoo, who used time and effort to cover his lacking talents and skills. It was enough to make him tremble.
“Anyway, I can just go online from home. Why do I need to gather in Paris?”
Shin Youngwoo muttered from the passenger seat. Peak Sword couldn’t concentrate on driving and turned on the self-driving capabilities of the vehicle.
“What don’t you like? Tell me what it is that makes you uncomfortable. I’ll resolve it for you! Ah, are you worried there won’t be any kimchi in Paris? Don’t worry! I wrote out a list of Korean marts and Korean restaurants. If you want, I can even cook kimchi stew in front of the Eiffel Tower!”
“…”
Youngwoo was reminded that Peak Sword was someone who grabbed foreigners on the street and asked “Do you know kimchi?”
“…No, please don’t do that. I just don’t like that I can’t play the game while stuck on the plane for 9 hours.”
“Ah, I see.” Peak Sword understood Youngwoo’s feelings and smiled. “You’re really diligent. Then should we use Yura’s private plane?”
“Private plane?”
“I heard it in the meeting yesterday. There are Satisfy capsules on Yura’s private plane, so if you want to play Satisfy while travelling to France, you can use Yura’s private plane.”
“Wow.”
The fact that she had a private plane was surprising, and there was also a Satisfy capsule on it? It was an unrealistic world for Youngwoo, despite being the owner of a 10 billion won building that would be completed in the near future.
‘How rich is she?’
Yura’s astronomical strength was shocking. Youngwoo was at a loss for words as Peak Sword asked again.
“How about it? Do you want to take Yura’s private plane?”
There was no need to think.
“I will.”
“Okay, I’ll contact her. Yura will be very happy.”
Youngwoo didn’t question why Yura would be happy, because his head was filled with the National Competition. He was looking forward to it. He wanted to show his worth to the people of the world who kept denying him.
***
“Welcome.”
It was a long flight to France. Yura was originally dressed comfortably, but she changed once she heard the news that Youngwoo was coming. Her short skirt caught Youngwoo’s attention.
‘Really pretty.’
Like everyone else, Youngwoo couldn’t help feeling admiration every time he met Yura. Hers was a timeless beauty that transcended the concept of race, causing everything in her surroundings to fade away. Jishuka was the only one who didn’t lose to Yura when it came to beauty.
‘No, Marie Rose as well.’
Marie Rose combined Yura’s simple and intelligent charm with Jishuka’s provocative beauty. She might be an NPC, but he couldn’t understand how she could be so perfectly beautiful.
‘There is an effect.’
Yura saw that Youngwoo was staring at her and felt delight. She thought it was correct to choose clothing that suited Youngwoo’s taste. But that joy was brief.
“Where is the capsule?”
“…”
Yura felt ashamed as Youngwoo looked at her chest for a moment before asking. Youngwoo’s taste was firm.
***
Grid sighed with relief as he connected to Satisfy.
“Hah, I’m nervous.”
He knew that Yura was pretty from the moment he saw her on TV. But he never saw her wearing these types of clothes. He felt a new charm from the always neat Yura.
‘Her body is so pretty that my ideal type might change.’
That’s right.
It wasn’t because of indifference that Grid ran straight into the capsule without having a long conversation with Yura. Rather, he was too conscious. She was too pretty. He couldn’t face her head on. Yura was a burden for Grid, who still lacked resistance to ‘real women.’
‘What is this? Yura wouldn’t be interested in me.’
Yura always showed a positive attitude, but it was a type of partnership rather than a crush. He couldn’t misunderstand.
‘Why would a woman like that like me?’
Yura’s perfect man had to be smart, sweet, handsome, rich, and have a good family. As Grid was recognizing Yura as part of a different world, Peak Sword sent a whisper to him.
–Did you read the article that was announced a month ago?
–Article?
–It said that due to reducing the number of participants for each country, the chances of winning medals will increase.
–I don’t think I saw the article since I was in the Behen Archipelago… In what way?
–The 1st National Competition had a maximum of three events for one person, regardless of individual or team events. Meanwhile, the 2nd Competition doesn’t have a limit on the number of team events.
-Team?
–Boss raid, target match, and siege. The rules of these three events have been changed in order to allow all participants from all countries to participate. That’s why the participants gathered together for an operational meeting yesterday.
–Hoh.
A smile appeared on Grid’s face.
–If I win three gold medals individually and three gold medals in the team events, does this mean that South Korea can win the National Competition?
–It’s possible.
-But it isn’t realistic.
Despite the presence of Grid, Yura, and Peak Sword, South Korea was classified as weak because the level of the other participants was poor. In addition, unlike Grid, Peak Sword was greatly weakened by this patch. South Korea was forced to be weak in team events.
–Unfortunately, in the siege and target match, there’s no way for us to win the gold meal. But the boss raid is different.
Peak Sword had been watching Grid all the time. Grid’s harsh raid experience was much more than common users, so Peak Sword placed hope there.
–I believe that if we support you well during the raid, we can get a gold medal.
Grid couldn’t understand it.
–I don’t know the siege rules, but why not the target match? Can’t we get a gold medal in the target match?
Yura was a long distance damage dealer with her magic gun, while Grid could release Magic Missile with the God Hands. Grid judged that if the two people combined powers, they would be able to play an overwhelming role in the target match. But Peak Sword thought differently.
–I don’t have the ability to protect you and Yura from the other participants.
–Hrmm.
–I’m sorry to be holding onto your ankles.
“…”
Grid didn’t like Peak Sword’s attitude. Who was Peak Sword? He might be ridiculous, but Peak Sword was a proud Korean. It was disturbing to see him shrink back like this.
–Is the damage from the patch that big?
Grid spoke in a serious voice.
Peak Sword replied honestly.
–It’s the concept of my class. My base damage is very high compared to other combat classes, but the delay after an attack is big. If I can’t deal a fatal blow with one strike, it will be counterattacked and I will be defeated. If my damage is halved in the National Competition…
He stopped talking.
“Umm…”
Grid thought for a long time before asking.
–Is the delay after an attack affected by the attack speed?
–The delay is reduced if my attack speed is high. But the minimum length of a weapon that I can equip is 1 meter and 50 centimeters, and long swords have a limit on their attack speed.
‘That’s prejudice.’
In the past, Grid had made the Ideal Dagger when he first faced Euphemina in the blacksmith match. It was a weapon with an excellent buff that raised his agility and attack speed. If the options of the Ideal Dagger could be reproduced with a sword, it would be worth using as one of his flagship weapons. However, it wasn’t possible to maximize the effect if he gave the option of the Ideal Dagger to a heavy sword.
‘I thought of a longsword.’
Grid wasn’t in a hurry to make it. Grid had concentrated on producing armor instead of the National Competition was because he was fully satisfied with the weapons he was currently using. In particular, Iyarugt’s experience was at 83%, so it was likely that it would grow to a legendary level during the National Competition. PvP weapon experience gain was similar to PvE experience gain.
‘I don’t think I will lack attack power, because I also have Item Combination.’
But wouldn’t it be better to be properly prepared? He should speed up the production of the Ideal Long Sword.
–I will be working on a sword until we get to Paris.
–Sword? F-For me?
–Don’t get me wrong. It isn’t just for you. Now get the materials I need.
–Yes, I understand! I will acquire them for you now!
Just like Grid upgraded his items before the National Competition, the members of Overgeared also wanted to upgrade their items. But they didn’t ask Grid because they were likely to be his en
emies in the National Competition.
Grid also knew this fact, but Peak Sword was different. At the very least, he would be an ally in the team event.
“I should increase the power of the same side.”
People who played the game knew this feeling.
Chapter 409
Chapter 409
Paris, Charles de Gaulle International Airport.
It was one of the busiest airports in Europe, with around 530,000 planes landing and taking off every year. It was always bustling with people. It was good to see it crowded.
“It was large and scary.”
Korea’s national team descended from Yura’s private plane and entered the 2E terminal. Their mouths dropped open as they saw the interior.
“Doesn’t it seem bigger than Incheon Airport?”
“That’s right. It’s two times bigger than Incheon National Airport.”
“Wow, look at the map. It takes an hour to walk to the nearest exit.”
Yura explained to the astonished group.
“Don’t worry. We can catch a bus.”
Yura was the best beauty and ranked 5th in the unified rankings, so she had always been an object of interest and was invited to many countries. This was already her 9th visit to Paris. She was familiar with the landscape, and after following her, the group of people walked 20 minutes to a bus stop and boarded a bus.
Due to his habit from his school days, Youngwoo sat directly behind the driver’s seat and sighed.
“Are we moving to the city with this bus?”
He was worried about moving through a large airport, so he was glad that they could move relatively comfortably. Yura spoke shocking words to the relieved Youngwoo.
“This is the airport shuttle bus.”
“Airport shuttle…?”
“Yes, we will take this to the nearest taxi stop and take a taxi to the city.”
“…”
The airport was enough to make a person tired. Youngwoo looked out the window and pledged not to visit Paris again. Paris was one of the world’s top tourist destinations, but Satisfy had a lot more beautiful spots. Therefore, he didn’t feel any inspiration.
On the other hand, Yura was sitting next to Youngwoo and smiling softly. Youngwoo’s forearms were now solid and burly, different from when they first met. It was a pleasant and reassuring sight.