by Park Saenal
It was great to see the Overgeared Skeletons grow.
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
Grid kept the armored needles in front of him in check.
Chwarururuk!
The silver thread in the rear once again threatened Grid. Grid scoffed. He drank a mana potion and once again summoned the Overgeared Skeletons.
“Come out!”
Clack! Clack!
The Overgeared Skeletons made a distinctive sound as they emerged from the ground. Grid previously hated this noise, but now it sounded good.
‘These pretty guys. Now, become a shield with that hardened body… Eh?’
Grid doubted his eyes. The Overgeared Skeletons summoned at the place where the silver thread was heading. The skeletons summoned to be a shield for their master were avoiding the silver thread instead?
“Eh?”
What were they doing? Of course, Grid standing behind the Overgeared Skeletons was hit by the silver thread instead.
Jjejejeok!
[You have been attacked!]
[The Protection Talisman has been activated!]
[A shield to block the damage has been created!]
[Your defense will increase by 20% for 2 minutes.]
“…”
He lost his talisman that he wanted to save for bosses? It was also because of his pet! Grid thought it was absurd and closed his eyes for a moment, before exploding in anger.
“You stupid things!”
He summoned them to act as shields, only for them to avoid the damage? The Overgeared Skeletons stared back at Grid. There wasn’t a single bit of guilt in their expressions. It was natural. A pet was obligated to be helpful to their master if summoned.
However, the Overgeared Skeletons had already been killed nine times by the silver thread. It meant the Overgeared Skeletons weren’t faithful to their roles after growing. The sparkling thread killed them every time they were summoned. Their first priority was to survive and succeed.
[The Overgeared Skeletons (1) and Overgeared Skeletons (2) have acquired the skill ‘Avoid the Silver Thread.’]
[Avoid the Silver Thread]
Category: Passive
There is a low chance of avoiding the silver thread wielded by the armored needles.
‘It isn’t a rise in strength, but evasion.’
It was very rare for a pet to acquire the proper skill under their own judgment. The potential of the Overgeared Skeletons was very high.
‘Can the skeleton warriors grow into death knights?’
Clack! Clack clack!
Their ribs expanded as if they were talking to Grid. It was like they were waiting for compliments.
“Sigh… Yes, well done. Good job.”
Grid lost a huge item, but he was glad to see the potential of the Overgeared Skeletons. Grid laughed and gave an order to the Overgeared Skeletons.
“Stand still and watch how I fight. It can be studied.”
Pepeng! Pepepepeng!
The duration of Transcend was over. Grid quickened the speed at which he swung the +9 Failure. He ignored controlling his stamina and did his best. But it wasn’t a good situation. Why? The armored needles learned how to respond to Grid’s ranged attacks.
Chwarururuk!
The armored needles crossed their silver thread with each other, entangling the silver thread like a spiderweb.
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
Transcend was blocked by the spiderweb shield.
‘This is great.’
Grid didn’t panic, and instead felt admiration. He knew from the beginning that one strand of silver thread had strength higher than steel. It was rare for the dozens of silver thread layered together to not be able to block any physical force. Yes, it was rare.
“Pagma’s Swordsmanship.”
Taack!
The moment Transcend ended. Grid changed his combat style from intercepting from a distance. He rushed at the armored needles.
“What?”
Sua and the Red Phoenix members were startled. They were confused that the calm Grid would suddenly jump into the enemy.
“Plunging into the range of the silver thread…! It’s dangerous!”
A member of the Red Phoenix group screamed out urgently. The armored needles were strongest when it came to melee ability. It was reckless for Grid to face six armored needles in close combat alone.
“Let’s cover him.”
Sua had the same thought. She decided that she needed to help Grid with the other Red Phoenix members. But after a moment.
“…Huh?”
“Ha!”
Sua and the Red Phoenix members stiffened.
“Pinnacle Kill.”
The web of silver thread protecting the armored needles. There was a white flash as soon as it reached Grid.
Sakak-!
“…!”
The web of silver thread split to the left and right, scattering. Then the armored needle in the front was split apart. It was the moment when the ‘Bisect’ effect of Failure and the ignore 100% defense of Pinnacle Kill was combined.
[Critical!]
[You have defeated an armored needle.]
[123,509,000 experience has been acquired.]
‘Good!’
Once again, the experience lived up to the strength. Grid was delighted at gaining so much experience after defeating one armored needle. At the same time, he broke through the gap and fired Linked Kill.
Puk!
One hit.
Puk puk!
Two hits, three hits!
Puk puk puk!
Four hits, five hits, six hits!!
It was difficult for the armored needles to endure after being subjected to the bombardment of Linked Kill Wave and Linked Kill. They turned to grey as soon as their health was exhausted. But Grid couldn’t let go of his tension. The largest fused armored needle remained.
“Nyang! It hurts!”
Noe screamed from where he was struggling to tie up the fused armored needle alone. Grid hastily shifted his gaze and saw that Noe’s plump body was full of wounds. His fur was covered in dirt and blood. His tail was hanging down and his eyes were moist.
Grid used Restraint to save Noe that was tied up by the silver thread. The fused armored needle stepped back from Grid and the silver thread around Noe was loosened.
“Miong.”
Noe flapped his wings tirelessly. He rushed towards Grid, who rubbed Noe’s head.
“You suffered. Go and rest.”
“Nyang… I will be looking forward to a delicious meal.”
Noe immediately returned to the pet inventory. Now the fused armored needle recognized Grid as an enemy.
“Kyaooooh!”
Teteteteng!
Dozens of silver threads shot towards Grid like a bullet.
Gulp!
Grid swallowed his saliva. The gatekeeper had the same strength as the armored needle. Grid lost 2,303 health when hit by a fist. If he was attacked by the fused armored needle, it meant that a minimum of 23,000 health would be lost. Of course, it was likely that the damage would be much higher. Even Grid would shrink back, despite his high health.
“Quick Movements!”
The silver thread aimed at their target. Grid used a buff to increase his agility and then used Randy and the God Hands to defend. However, the God Hands and Randy could only defend from two or three silver strands each. The rest of the silver thread had to be blocked with Grid’s own power.
“Link!”
Chaaeng!
Chaeeeeeng!
It had been a few minutes since they started fighting. Grid was relatively familiar with the pattern of the silver thread and knew that it was difficult to avoid. But the number of silver threads controlled by the fused armored needle was nearly three times higher than the ordinary armored needles. It meant there were still hidden silver threads!
Chwarururuk!
As Grid struck the silver thread, the fused armored needle fired several more.
‘This is bad!’
It couldn’t be avoided. The moment that Grid thought so, several silver thread pierced his chest. Sua and the Red Phoenix members paled.
“Pangea’s Duke of Virtue!”
“Grid!”
Grid was dead. Everybody thought so. However…
[Lantier’s Cloak has reduced the damage of all stabbing and cutting attacks by 20%.]
[Triple Layers has reduced physical damage by 30%.]
[Triple Layers has reduced the damage of stabbing attacks by 50%.]
[You have suffered 2,195 damage.]
[You have suffered 2,308 damage.]
[You have suffered 2,240….]
[You have suffer…]
…
…
[The enemy’s weapon has been caught by the niches in Triple Layers and Sword Break is used.]
[The target’s weapon durability has dropped.]
“…”
What? The attack was more itchy than painful! Grid was surprised by the unexpected result, while Sua and the Red Phoenix members were more stunned. It was natural.
Jjejejejeok!
The silver thread was caught in the gaps in Triple Layers and cracked!
“T-This is impossible…”
The silver thread that had killed so many people was damaged by armor. But Grid was fine and managed to neutralize the silver thread.
“How? How are you so strong?”
Sua asked in a trembling voice and Grid replied.
“It’s being overgeared.”
Peeeeeong!
The head of the fused armored needle was blown away.
Chapter 541
Chapter 541
“Overgeared…?”
It was an unfamiliar word to Sua and the Red Phoenix members. As they were feeling puzzled, the fused armored needle howled.
“Kiyaaaaah~!”
The fused armored needle had taken many lives with overwhelming strength. Today its position was the opposite. Grid was the hunter. For him who was aiming to be at the top of two billion users, the fused armored needle was nothing more than a mass of experience.
“You’re weak.”
Grid laughed at the fused armored needle. The fact that he had been hit by the silver thread had long since disappeared from his memories.
Puk! Seokeok! Puk.
Grid’s Failure cut and stabbed at the armored needle. The increased 20% attack damage in the darkness caused the +9 Failure to be overwhelming.
Puhahahak!
The blood of the fused armored needle rose like a fountain. Grid couldn’t tolerate being hit by that much blood. He tried to avoid as much blood as possible while blocking the rest with the God Hands.
Chiiiik!
The blood that came into contact with the God Hands evaporated and disappeared.
“Kukukuk!”
The smile didn’t leave Grid’s face as he looked at the fused armored needle through the gap in the golden fingers.
‘This game is truly about items.’
The armored needle and silver thread. It was weaker than expected, but think about it. What if Grid didn’t have Lantier’s Cloak? Grid would’ve suffered several times the damage and he would be in a great crisis. The armored needle was very strong when handling dozens of silver threads. It was only helpless in front of Grid.
“Kyaaaak!”
The two armored needles connected by the silver thread roared and inflated its muscles. Then the silver threads shot at Grid again. Exactly 27 threads tangled towards as one, turning into a drill that aimed at Grid’s heart.
‘It’s a really flexible weapon.’
It could be used as a spider web to defend or a drill to attack. The more he looked, the crazier it was. Grid was filled with greed and counterattacked just before the silver thread pierced him.
“Revolve.”
Jjeejeeeong!
The timing of using the counterattack was inevitable because Grid’s control abilities improved greatly after going against the top rankers in the National Competition.
Peeok!
The orbit of the silver thread was reversed by Failure and penetrated the head of the fused armored needle.
[The double fused armored needle has been defeated.]
[259,504,141 experience has been acquired.]
[A silver thread has been acquired.]
[Your level has risen.]
[As someone with a second class, you will receive a level up bonus. 12 stat points have been acquired.]
[Six points have been forcibly invested into intelligence due to the influence of the second class, Legendary Great Magician.]
“Sigh…”
Grid checked his health status. During the battle, it was inevitable that he would allow some strikes from the silver thread. But this was largely neutralized by the increased defense and resistance of his items. But it still wasn’t an easy battle. In order to defeat six armored needles, Grid summoned Randy, Noe, and the God Hands, and used almost all of his skills. It was a matter of using all his effort.
Thanks to his level up, Grid’s stamina was fully recovered. However, his mental state was quite tired. He hoped he could relax while his skill cooldown times came back. He sat down and opened his inventory. It was to check the loot he acquired. There were rotten leather, rotten bones, etc. Nothing was of value except for two silver threads.
[Silver Thread]
Attack Power: 100~????
Durability: 1,000/1,000
Fragments of silver armor that have been shaped in the blood vessels of the armored needles for many years.
Unlike ordinary silver thread that only has a thin coating of silver, this is made of pure silver. It also contains the powerful magic power of the armored needle.
Depending on the skill level of the user, it can be used in various ways due to its different forms.
* It is classified as a secondary weapon.
Conditions of Use: Secondary Weapons Mastery Advanced Level 5. More than 2,000 dexterity.
* The silver thread can be shot quickly if you have more than 2,000 dexterity.
* If you have more than 2,500 dexterity, you can twist 5 or less strands of silver thread together to create the desired shape.
* If you have more than 3,000 dexterity, you can twist 10 or less strands of silver thread together to create the desired shape.
* If you have more than 4,000 dexterity, the speed at which you can control the silver thread is doubled.
* If you have more than 4,000 dexterity, you can twist 20 or less…
…
…
* The silver thread can be used as a material for making items. However, a craftsman level blacksmithing skill is required.
Weight: 5
The minimum damage was very low while the maximum damage seemed to have no limit. A little while ago, he saw the attack of the fused armored needle that twisted together 27 strands of silver thread.
‘Amazing… However, it’s rare for people to learn Secondary Weapons Mastery and the advanced level probably hasn’t appeared yet.’
It was 10 meters long. At this point, it was a secondary weapon that probably only Grid could use.
‘I need to raise my dexterity…’
Grid grasped the two strands of silver thread with his fingers. Irene would be delighted if he gained more dexterity… Sua approached him as he was seriously thinking.
“Are your wounds okay?”
Grid laughed at her worry.
“As you can see, I’m strong.”
The wounds caused by the silver thread were already healing. It was a tremendous recovery speed. Was it due to his high stamina stat? That was just the basics. The reason for Grid’s fast recovery speed was the God Hands. To be precise, it was the effect of Goddess Rebecca’s Blessing attached to the pavranium. The blessing of Goddess Rebecca increased Grid’s health recovery rate by 300%. This was a basic element that made up Grid’s strength.
‘This man…’
Sua�
��s gaze towards Grid became more favorable. He didn’t lose composure despite facing six armored needles and there was also his strong body. He was the blacksmith capable of restoring the Red Phoenix Bow and was virtuous enough to get the title of Pangea’s Duke of Virtue.
She couldn’t help feeling favorable towards him. Of course, it wasn’t a crush, but pure respect. Sua had a type of rational personality.
‘Indeed, he’s a daoist?’
Daoist. It was a state of a half-god that only those who cultivated daoism could reach. They were known to enjoy eternal life in Shangri-La and had mysterious powers. It was likely that Grid was a daoist.
“Hum hum.”
Grid suddenly coughed. His face was red due to the beautiful Sua gazing at him. He looked around the area in a desire to hide it. Sua was convinced when she saw it.
‘He isn’t a daoist.’
A daoist wouldn’t be like this. If Grid was a daoist, then he wouldn’t feel embarrassed about the opposite sex. In the first place, Grid’s force was overwhelming and beyond mysterious. It was a different existence from a daoist.
‘It’s different from the yangbans…’
Of course, Grid wasn’t a yangban. It was unimaginable to most people, but the yangbans were trash who treated ordinary humans as insignificant beings. If Grid was a yangban, he would’ve watched as Sua and the Red Phoenix members died.
‘In the first place, he wouldn’t have wanted the silver thread if he was a yangban.’
This meant that Grid was an ordinary person.
‘A regular person… Ah.’
Sua was deep in thought and belatedly realized something. Grid was burdened by her gaze.
“I was rude. I’m sorry.”
Grid waved his hand at the bowing Sua.
“There’s no need to be sorry. Was the silver thread originally this hard to obtain?”
He killed six armored needles and only got two strands of silver thread. In order to use it directly as a weapon or as a material for items, Grid wanted to secure a large quantity. Sua belatedly noticed the silver thread in Grid’s hands and was shocked.
“You got silver thread…!?”
Originally, it was very hard to obtain the silver thread. It was because the moment the armored needles died, the silver thread in their blood vessels would disappear in an instant due to corrosion. In the four years since Han Seokbong organized the dungeon expedition team, only seven silver threads had been obtained.