by Park Saenal
Reinhardt’s people were convinced. Aslan wasn’t qualified to be king. They cried out in order for the world to know the truth.
“Kill the king of Eternal!”
The people had turned away from Aslan. Grid carried out their will.
“Aslan, I am not like you.”
If his greed was first, his kindness towards the weak was second.
Step.
Grid took one step closer to Aslan. Chucksley blocked his way. The sword of Eternal. Grid smiled bitterly at him, who defended Aslan without hesitation.
“Aslan is the criminal who killed the legitimate successor to the throne, Prince Ren. He also sacrificed thousands of innocent people to summon a great demon. Is there a reason to protect him?”
“There’s no reason. This is my destiny.”
From the moment of his birth until now. Chucksley only lived for protecting Eternal’s royal family. He was raised this way. He couldn’t think of any other way.
‘Even if it’s the wrong king…’
He couldn’t turn away.
Kkuok.
Chucksley’s expression was gripped his sword. But his eyes were sad. He blamed the fate that he couldn’t rebel against. Grid’s greed boiled as he looked at Chucksley.
‘I want him.’
A named NPC who was absolutely loyal to his owner. Eternal’s first great swordsman. Grid recognized the value of Chucksley. Grid knew that Chucksley was someone he wanted, just like Piaro, Asmophel, Sticks, and Rabbit.
Therefore.
“I will deal with you myself. I’ll change your fate.”
Chwarururuk!
Rather than the Holy Light Armor, Grid’s body was covered with Triple Layers.
Next.
Teong!
Grid ordered the Overgeared members to wait and shot forward. Chucksley shouted as he watched Grid, “This time will be different!”
The growth rate of named NPCs was slightly above the growth rate of players. Chucksley was several times stronger than he was when Prince Ren invaded Eternal and he blocked Grid’s attack.
Jjejejeok!
He endured the overwhelming attack power of the +9 Failure without much difficulty. His sword cut down Grid’s chest.
“Oppa!”
Ruby was shocked when she saw Grid bleeding. She wanted to use Heal, but Piaro stopped her.
“This is my lord’s battle.”
In order to embrace the dragon, one had to be the sky.
“Humans can’t help the sky. Just watch him.”
“…?”
Ruby couldn’t understand what Piaro meant. But Ruby was quick to notice. She controlled her heart as she watched Grid’s health quickly go down. Piaro watched her as if she was worthy.
***
“Linked Kill Wave.”
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
Thanks to Triple Layers, Grid considerably neutralized the attack power of Chucksley. He used the movement of his sword to get further away from Chucksley and unleashed a storm of swords.
Chucksley responded.
“Sword of Incision!”
Chuckely’s origin was as a knight. The characteristic of his swordsmanship was excellent defense.
Paaaat!
Chucksley moved his sword around him, creating several layers of aura that defended against the bombardment.
“Hoh.”
Grid didn’t panic, despite his attack being neutralized. Rather, he enjoyed it.
‘I desire him even more!’
Chwaruruk!
As Chucksley defended against Linked Kill Wave, silver threads flew from Grid’s fingertips as he started a new sword dance. Dozens of strands of silver thread stretched out. Like the Milky Way pouring from the night sky, the beautiful silver thread wrapped around Chucksley’s body. No, they tried to wrap around him.
‘Gone?’
It happened before the silver thread reached Chucksley.
Pahat!
Chucksley moved and appeared behind Grid. He moved as swiftly as an assassin despite being a swordsman in heavy armor. Piaro admired it.
‘A moving mountain.’
A true rare breed. Unlike others, Chucksley was fast and hard. It was because he trained to run to the king’s side at any time.
Jeeeong!
“Kuk…!”
Grid was struck from behind by Chucksley’s shield and his sword dance was cancelled. This was the limitation of his sword dances. The advantage was that the footwork required could be used to avoid attacks. However, it was difficult to see the advantage in swordsmanship that required a certain amount of footwork. If Grid could use swordsmanship without needing to take steps then he wouldn’t have revealed such a gap.
Pagma’s Swordsmanship was a powerful skill, but it also showed the inherent limitations of a non-combat class. However, Grid had already overcome this limit.
Chaaeng!
Jjejeong! Jjejejeok!
Grid used a series of quickly movements to move from side to side, avoiding Chucksley’s shield and giving him a chance to swap weapons. It was a staff instead of a sword. Belial’s Staff.
“Magic Missile!”
Peeeeeong!
Magic Missile could be used once per second and penetrated Chucksley quicker than ever. The strength was superior to the past. Thanks to the title of Savior of the World, the 200 extra points in intelligence increased his magic power and Belial’s Staff also raised the power.
“Cough!”
Despite his chest being pierced, Chucksley raised his shield instead of collapsing.
Peng!
Pepepepeng!
The Magic Missile bombardment continued. Earl Ashur’s eyes were wide as he watched.
‘I would believe he’s a magician instead of a blacksmith.’
Magic Missile alone was enough to reverse the momentum.
“Ugh…! King’s Shield!”
The continuous magic damaged Chucksley, who quickly used a defense skill. Then the light of defense stopped Grid’s Magic Missile bombardment. Grid swapped from the staff to Sword Ghost.
‘Now!’
A gap was revealed during the item swap. Chucksley quickly tried to strike during this time. But the counterattack didn’t succeed. Grid didn’t allow it.
“Behind you.”
Grid spoke a meaningful statement towards Chucksley.
Pepepepeok!
The white spheres behind Chucksley’s back were released, penetrated Chucksley’s body. It was Magic Missile that contained Alarm magic. Chucksley had no idea that Magic Missiles were waiting for him and couldn’t react.
Swaeeeeek!
Chucksley staggered to one side and Sword Ghost pursued him.
“Huup!”
Chucksley tried to defend with his shield. The movement was incomplete, putting great strain on his knees and waist. But wasn’t it better than allowing an attack? Chucksley focusing on blocking Grid’s strike.
Supak!
The Sword Ghost aiming at Chucksley split into two, making two orbits.
Chaeng!
One Sword Ghost moved along the original orbit and slammed against the shield.
Seokeok!
The other Sword Ghost hit Chucksley’s chest.
“Keok!”
The match was decided. Chucksley still had half his health left while Grid only had 1/3rd, but Chucksley could tell.
‘This is an opponent I can’t win against…’
Grid wasn’t using the golden hands. He just overwhelmed Chucksley with pure skill. Chucksley couldn’t deny his complete defeat.
‘But.’
He still had a commitment to protect King Aslan. This was his absolute destiny. In an unsafe posture, Chucksley tried to use his ultimate technique. It was aiming at Grid. At that moment.
Kurururung!
The golden hands knocked down a wall around the palace. At this moment, Chucksley saw the crying people enter.
Grid asserted. “The king is respected because he protects the people. Chu
cksley, why should you protect a king who doesn’t care about the people?”
“…!”
His destiny was lost. Chucksley looked at the crying people and understood. What reason did he have to protect the king? The sword was heavy. He let go of the sword. Chucksley fell to his knees and bowed his head.
Grid confirmed this and gave an order to the Overgeared members.
“Capture Aslan. From this time on, I will occupy the throne of Eternal.”
『 …!!! 』
A new hot topic not long after the Belial raid! The media companies around the world were busy. Grid’s attitude that blatantly aimed at the throne was breaking news. In this heated atmosphere, Grid declared.
“I will build a new nation with my people as well as the wounded Reinhardt.”
The first player to become a king! The hearts of the Overgeared members ran wild and the attention of the world concentrated on Grid. In the midst of this anticipation and anxiety, Grid spoke the name he had thought hard about.
“The Overgeared Kingdom!” I am Overgeared’s king, Grid!”
“…?”
『 … 』
-Is this true?
A new legend had begun.
Chapter 580
Chapter 580
Overgeared.
It was a combination of the English word ‘item’ and ‘system.’ (TL: In Korean) It was a slang term that appeared in the early 21st century in South Korea. It was a term used to express users who depended on the ability of the item, rather than their skills, and was generally used for mockery.
But now? Being overgeared was also recognized as a skill. People’s perception of it changed in Satisfy as a result of Grid. Now there was no one who made fun of overgeared people.
『 Overgeared Kingdom! It’s a very cool name! 』
『 It’s especially good that the meaning is clear. It is good since it symbolizes Grid and the Overgeared members. 』
『 The name gives off a robust feel. All the people and soldiers of Overgeared will be armed with great items. 』
『 Huhu, a kingdom where all the people and soldiers are armed with great items… The strongest kingdom has appeared in Satisfy. 』
『 The neighborhood kids play around by pretending to summon a red phoenix… 』
『 …I think I should move to the Overgeared Kingdom. 』
These were the reactions of the foreign commentators. From their point of view, overgeared was a foreign word and didn’t look very strange to them. On the other hand, the Korean commentators and viewers were baffled.
『 No, the name of the kingdom is Overgeared…? 』
『 I can appreciate that it has a clear meaning, but I don’t like it that much. 』
『 … 』
-What’s the Overgeared Kingdom? Is this real?
-The name is delicious. I want to eat rice because of it.
-Isn’t it fitting? I laughed when I first heard it. Now it isn’t so strange and rolls of my tongue.
-Even overgeared king sounds cool ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Right. ㅋㅋㅋ Overgeared King Grid really fits. ㅋㅋㅋ
-The reactions of the international community are explosive. I think the name Overgeared Kingdom is very strong.
-It’s strong because Grid comes to mind whenever I hear the name ‘overgeared.’
-But why is Lauel acting like that?
-The lord he serves has become king.
-Kuk… Thrills of excitement. How wonderful.
-A beautiful picture of a lord and a loyalist. It gives off the feeling of a historical drama.
The Korean viewers talking about the name ‘Overgeared’ started to pay attention to Lauel.
On the screen, Lauel was shedding tears. Was it tears of excitement as the viewers thought? That wasn’t the case.
***
“Overgeared Kingdom? Did you say overgeared just now?”
After hearing Grid’s declaration, Lauel received a great shock.
Grid nodded at the doubting Lauel.
“Yes, it’s a name I have painstakingly built. Isn’t it cool?”
“…”
Lauel had been anxious since Grid named the Overgeared Guild. He was worried that Grid would name the kingdom Overgeared when it was set up. His worries became a reality.
“How is it cool? No, Overgeared Kingdom! No way! It stinks!”
Lauel raised his voice and Grid responded like he didn’t understand.
“Why isn’t Overgeared cool?”
Grid once had the worst life and could stand upright due to items. Thanks to items, he became stronger, built up his self-esteem, and strengthened his finances.
“My life can be defined by being overgeared. We were able to meet because of items. Isn’t it wonderful? Overgeared Kingdom.”
Suuk.
Grid looked at the other members for their opinions. Then the Overgeared members started to agree one by one.
“That’s right. It’s true.”
“Isn’t it natural for the kingdom that the Overgeared Guild established be called Overgeared?”
“I can’t think of a name other than Overgeared.”
“…”
A feast of unexpected responses! Was this a dream or reality? Lauel was confused, but he quickly calmed down.
‘Overgeared… Well, it’s special.’
Grid was right. For the Overgeared Guild, the meaning of overgeared was significant. Everyone trusted each other, cheered each other on, grew while being rivals, and now they had set up a kingdom. It began with items and ended with items.
‘Overgeared Guild, Overgeared Kingdom.’
And then Overgeared Empire. Looking back, it wasn’t so bad. Overgeared Kingdom. It sounded okay. Lauel turned pale as he had this thought.
‘…Unbelievable. Is my naming sense starting to become like Grid’s?’
The name ‘Darkness of Infinite Destiny Kingdom’ that he had been thinking about for a few months became the crude Overgeared Kingdom?
‘It’s the worst.’
He was influenced by Grid’s naming sense while serving him. It felt like he lost his dignity as a human.
“Ugh…!”
Lauel was disappointed that he couldn’t deny the coolness of the Overgeared Kingdom. He knelt down and started shedding tears. He felt sad and ashamed. However, Grid misunderstood.
‘This guy… He’s so excited that he’s crying. Well, the joy he’s feeling right now will transcend my joy.’
Lauel was the one who helped Grid set up this kingdom. Lauel did all this for Grid. If Grid hadn’t met Lauel, he would’ve never dreamt about building a kingdom. He would’ve just remained a strong user. Lauel was a special person to Grid.
“This is our kingdom. Together, let’s lead it well forever.”
“…!”
Together, forever. Grid’s words awakened Lauel’s heart and soul. Lauel was reminded of his deep loyalty and got up. Then he swore emotionally.
“My soul and heart will be yours until the day that this body is crushed. And it will be repeated in the next life and the one after that!”
“Eh? U-Uh, yes.”
Grid sometimes was at a loss when he talked to Lauel. He got goosebumps as Piaro approached.
“I brought Aslan.”
“Um.”
Grid and Lauel’s eyes moved to one side in unison. King Aslan stared at Grid from where he was tied up. There was madness and resentment in his eyes.
“You’re like a rabid dog.”
A notification window popped up in front of Grid.
[King Aslan has sacrificed innumerable people for his personal ambition.]
[Aslan has been morally corrupted. He has committed a sin that is unforgivable. In addition, Aslan is hostile to you. You have succeeded in defeating Aslan. You have the right to punish Aslan.]
[Aslan has lost the ‘Absolute Protection’ passive applied to NPC kings.]
[Would you like to punish Aslan? Please be cautious. Aslan is king of
the kingdom and a high punishment is likely to cause opposition.]
[Please note! If you dethrone or execute Aslan, the Eternal Kingdom will disappear. The Eternal Kingdom will be disbanded and this will have a profound influence on the continent. You will have a destiny that might be hard to handle.]
All types of warnings appeared in front of Grid. But Grid didn’t hesitate at all. He would punish and destroy Eternal. This had been determined from the moment he started the war. He couldn’t be afraid now that the storm was over. There was only one ending.
“Hand Aslan over to the people.”
The people experienced sorrow, anger, and despair due to Aslan. Grid meant to give Aslan to those who were still crying so they could kill Aslan. Aslan cried out.
“You..! The Saharan Empire is behind me! You will never be safe if you hurt me!”
“…!”
The soldiers belonging to Overgeared flinched. They were frightened at the thought of being hostile to the Saharan Empire. However, the members of Overgeared, including Grid, didn’t raise a single eyebrow. Grid approached King Aslan and smiled.
“I don’t know what you have noticed, but I will eventually swallow the Saharan Empire. It’s natural to be hostile to them.”
“What?”
Swallowing the strongest nation that dominated the continent? Some people would think it was absurd nonsense. But King Aslan couldn’t laugh. The madness in his eyes were erased for a moment.
“…I should’ve been this dignified.”
Aslan borrowed Saharan’s power, despite his desire to beat them, and even waved Saharan’s power at the last minute. He blamed his stupid self and closed his eyes with regret. He decided to humble accept it, even if his body was torn apart by the people and his soul fell to hell.
‘Father, Brother. I am sorry.’
On this day, Aslan, the last king of Eternal died.
[You have succeeded in occupying Reinhardt!]
[356,931 people in Reinhardt have decided to serve you!]
[Aslan has died!]
[The Eternal Kingdom has lost its anchor and has scattered!]
[The surviving nobles of the Eternal Kingdom hate you!]
Grid’s name was clearly stamped on the continent’s history.