by Park Saenal
***
“…Overgeared King, the legend of the new era. I am thankful for you giving me enjoyment at the end. I will give you a reward.”
“…”
Madra was stripped of the undefeated title that he had defended for hundreds of years. It was shameful and it wouldn’t be strange for him to feel anger. However, Madra thanked Grid rather than feel resentment. Grid was confused for a moment before realizing.
“You… It was really painful.”
The former legends had already finished their lives. It was unlikely that they wanted their bodies to be dug up from their graves and resurrected as a worthless undead.
‘Of course it would be painful. How hard was it to be trapped on this desolate island for over 100 years after being forcibly resurrected as a skeleton.’
In particular, Madra had human intelligence and wisdom. Being resurrected as a skeleton would be shocking, but to spend more than 100 years alone on a remote island with nothing…
“Rest from now on.”
Madra turned to grey ash and was dispersed. Grid bowed deeply to Madra who was returning to the dead. It was an act stemming from respect. Grid envied Madra’s strong mentality and combat power.
Swaaaaah.
The 66th island started to be cleansed. The somewhat cloudy air cleared and green forests and a lake appeared.
Next.
Kukukukukung!
There was an earthquake. Nine pillars rose from the bottom of the earth, centered around the huge lake. No, they were stone statues. There were nine stone statues, each of which were close to 10 meters in size and were carved in elaborate detail.
“Eh? Braham? Pagma?”
Grid was surprised by the rising statues. Two of the nine stone statues looked like Braham and Pagma. Grid was reminded of the original purpose of the Behen Archipelago.
“The Hall of Fame…! These are stone statues of the former legends?”
-That’s right. It was made for people of later generations to honor our achievements.
“Ohu!”
Grid’s face became rosy once Braham confirmed it. The people who were admired as legends, who left outstanding achievements in their field. What did they look like when alive? The curious Grid observed each status in turn. The first one was Pagma.
“Really nice.”
Grid had already seen Pagma’s appearance through Randy. That’s why he knew. He didn’t know who the sculptor was, but this stone statue fully reproduced the target. The carved statue of Pagma was just as beautiful as he was.
“The blacksmith who fought for peace in the world…”
It was Pagma who killed Braham for being a demonkin and stole away his life force, despite being close enough to create a new mineral together, as well as signing a contract with 1st Great Demon Baal. He dug up the graves of the former legends and turned them into death knights. To be honest, he felt like a ruthless person. But it was undeniable that he fought for the world.
“…”
Grid looked up at the stone statue of Pagma for a while before bowing deeply.
“Thank you.”
They were heartfelt words. It was thanks to the techniques Pagma left that Grid was able to break away from his pathetic self of the past. He honestly didn’t care about what Pagma did. He just felt infinite thanks.
-It’s clear that this sculptor didn’t get me.
On the other hand, Braham was angry when he saw his statue. It was because his appearance carved on the stone statue was far less than the real thing. Grid grinned.
“I understand the position of the sculptor. Braham, it’s impossible for even a brilliant sculptor to completely carve your beauty.”
He wasn’t just flattering Braham. As a vampire, Braham’s beauty was transcendent. It was so great that some people in the world thought of it as the ideal appearance.
-B-Bah. Well, it’s natural.
Braham shrugged. The sculptor carved Braham wearing a robe and holding a staff in his hand, his expression very benign. There was no trace of Braham’s arrogance. It was the result of taking away Mumud’s achievements. Braham was recognized as a great person who developed magic for humanity.
“This is Madra…”
The third statue that Grid looked at was that of Undefeated King Madra. The stone statue of Madra resembled Grid’s imagination. He was a middle-aged man with a warm smile.
Flop. Grid sat down out of frustration.
“Why are the people who like me always like this…?”
Like any other player, Grid had dreamt of meeting the elves. He expected a romantic relationship with a beautiful female elf. But in reality, he was liked by a male elf.
“Ha…”
Grid sighed deeply before confirming Sword Saint Muller, Godly Archer Povia, Demon Slayer Alex, Tailor Kruger, and Miner Gis.
Sword Saint Muller was a young man who looked like the protagonist of a manhwa. He had am ambitious expression on his face. Archer Povia was beautiful as a half elf while Alex looked lonely, like a man with a deep wound. The spirit of craftsmanship could be felt from Kruger and Gis’ faces.
“Um…”
Grid’s face gradually became brighter as he looked at the former legends. Now that he thought about it, he was the first player to see the faces of all the former legends. Grid felt proud of himself. It felt like a dream that he was ahead of everyone else after always lagging behind. As if to praise him, the Behen Archipelago’s compensation event finally occurred.
Kurururung!
A lake surrounded by nine stone statues. The waves suddenly forming on it grabbed Grid’s attention.
Puhahahak!
Something rose from the centre of the lake. It was a new statue. A stone statue of a young man surrounded by four golden hands. Armed with sturdy barbed armor, the man held a hammer in one hand and the Enlightenment Sword in the other.
It was Grid. A stone statue of Grid was erected in the Hall of Fame. It was also in the middle of the lake, watched by the nine former legends!
“Wow…”
Being registered in the Hall of Fame didn’t just mean appearing on a list. It meant having a stone statue as well? Grid was thrilled since the effect was much more spectacular than he expected.
‘I am standing side by side with the previous legends…’
Grid was caught up in the excitement when notification windows emerged in front of him.
[The Behen Archipelago has successfully been purified.]
[You deserve praise for cleansing the Behen Archipelago, which has been left untouched for many years after the invasion of the great demons ended, and for giving rest to the former legends. Your feat will be recorded forever.]
[Your statue has been built in the Behen Archipelago’s Hall of Fame. Statue only buffs have been created.]
[As a reward for cleansing the Behen Archipelago, you have gained five levels!]
[Your challenger points have been filled to the maximum (1 million) in compensation for cleansing the Behen Archipelago.]
[You can now use the Fog Island Store.]
[As a favor to Death Knight Madras, guardian of the 66th island, a special item has been added to Fog Island!]
“Fog Island…!”
It was completely unexpected! Grid’s heart thumped.
‘The price of one elixir was 250 points?’
Grid had a huge one million points! 400… No, he could buy 4,000 elixirs!
‘In addition, a special item has been added as a favour to Madra?’
It was a tremendous reward. The items that he got from the islands in the 60’s were great, but the compensation for fully cleansing the islands was unthinkable.
“Good! Yes! Yes!! Yahooo!”
Grid jumped with joy. Grid forgot the pains in his body as his vision was covered with fog and a golden carriage appeared. Grid didn’t delay. He ran straight for the goods carriage. His plan was to buy Madra’s special item and then use the rest of the one million points on elixirs.
; “Now it is more like the power of stats? Should I change my name to the Stats King? Hahaha!”
Grid was so excited that he was talking to himself like a madman. However, that good atmosphere didn’t last long.
-Fog Island Items List-
[Madra’s Diary]
A diary written by Death Knight Madra himself.
Price: One Million Challenger Points
[East Continent Movement Portal Scroll]
You can go to the starting village of ‘Pangea’ on the East Continent.
Weight: 0.1
Price: 50 Challenger Points
“…????”
Diary…? The special item was just a diary? The price was also one million challenger points?
“And where are the elixirs?”
The only product beside the diary was the portal scroll?
“XX…”
The Hall of Fame. Curses echoed through the sacred place built to honor the feats of former legends. Up until now, Grid had forgotten something from a long time ago. The person who asked him to purify the Behen Archipelago was none other than Sticks.
That’s right. This wasn’t the only reward for cleansing the Behen Archipelago.
Chapter 693
Chapter 693
“Grid…!”
If Death Knight Madra succeeded in using 300,000 Army Massacre Sword, Grid would’ve been defeated. However, a death knight’s body was weak and Madra failed to use it. In addition, Grid had been lucky that the God’s Command passive triggered. It was a dicey battle. Sticks was soaked with sweat as he watched the confrontation through the crystal ball.
“Grid…! I knew you would do it!”
A hero was someone who fell from the heavens. Sage Sticks had some knowledge of astronomy and saw that Grid was protected by Rebecca, goddess of light. He believed that Grid would exceed his capabilities and Grid actually succeeded. Was it simply luck? No. Grid pioneered the way himself.
He rescued the Rebecca Church by defeating the evil pope, earned the favor of Rebecca’s Daughters, and set up the correct Pope, causing Rebecca to feel attached to him. Grid moved the hearts of a goddess and thus, was selected by the heavens.
“Truly a great man…”
It was extremely rare that High Elf Sticks would praise a human. He smiled and raised his hot body. The Behen Archipelago had been purified after more than 100 years. Sticks wanted to rush to the 66th island right now and share his joy with Grid. But he was forced to stay in place. It was because he saw that Grid was locked in deep thought.
“…”
Grid showed respect to the departed Madra, admired the statues of the former legends and was thrilled at his own statue appearing next to them. Sticks didn’t want to interfere in this time. He wanted the new hero to enjoy it. He waited. Then Fog Island popped up and a golden carriage appeared!
‘Right now!’
Sticks saw Grid approaching the golden carriage and finally entered the 66th island. He hoped that Grid would be even more welcoming due to the good atmosphere.
However.
“XX…”
“…?”
The sacred Hall of Fame. The first word that Sticks heard after entering the completely cleansed 66th island was something that couldn’t be spoken.
‘W-What?’
Why had the atmosphere darkened in only a few minutes? Sticks panicked. Grid discovered him and screamed with bloodshot eyes.
“Sticks! Surely you aren’t in league with this damn carriage!”
“…”
Ah, the timing was wrong. Sticks sighed as he was reminded of Grid’s nature.
***
“Fog Island and the golden carriage was an arrangement made for the growth of those who challenged the Behen Archipelago. Now that the Behen Archipelago is cleansed, the reason to raise challengers has disappeared. That is probably why items such as the elixirs and books have disappeared.”
“Hah… Then why is the only thing left the continental movement scrolls?”
“…An average person would be delighted with the scrolls.”
Sticks was right. This portal scroll that made movement to the East Continent easy was now very rare. Grid had a chance to secure large quantities of it. But the scrolls were insignificant from Grid’s position. It was because he had Sticks. Sticks could make the intercontinental portal scrolls so Grid didn’t want to waste points buying them.
“I already told you that it takes me a long time to produce the scrolls. You should be happy to buy the scrolls.”
“Um… Is it really okay?”
Grid’s eye was constantly caught by Madra’s diary. At first, he was frustrated and angered by the fact that it was a diary. But when he thought about it, this was Madra’s direct reward. The price was also one million points. It couldn’t be a normal diary.
Sticks smiled.
“Then buy the diary. Believe in your own choice.”
‘You are the one who has the love of a goddess.’ Sticks swallowed down these words.
He didn’t want Grid to fall into pride and complacency.
“Umm… Based on Madra’s personality, it is highly unlikely to be a trap.”
Grid’s worries didn’t last long. He knew that a bulk volume of East Continent movement scrolls would be a tremendous boost to the national power of the Overgeared Kingdom if used well.
‘But I think the legacy of the Undefeated King is better.’
He acted quickly once he made his decision.
“I will buy Madra’s diary!”
At the same time.
[One million challenger points have been consumed to buy Death Knight Madra’s Diary.]
Madra’s diary entered Grid’s inventory. What was the identity of the diary? Grid wanted to open it right away! At this moment, Sticks bowed deeply to him.
“Grid, I am deeply grateful to you for cleansing the Behen Archipelago and the Hall of Fame, which is the succession link between the legends of the old generation and new generation.”
[Sage Sticks thanks you for fulfilling his desire for the purification of the Behen Archipelago!]
[Sage Sticks has given you a new title!]
“You are the hero of heroes who put to rest the suffering past heroes (legends). I will call you the Hero King in the future.”
[The title ‘Hero King’ has been obtained.]
[Hero King]
A hero of heroes. You are a living myth.
* The Hero King shines among the heroes. Deals 10% additional damage to all unique or higher rated classes.
* The Hero King is in a position to discuss the peace of the world. Deals 15% additional damage to great demons, archangels, dragons, and demigods and reduces damage by 15%.
* The Hero King is proud. He is conscious of always being the best and is always full of fighting energy.
[Fighting Energy]
A special resource only for the Hero King.
It is usually held at 10 and increases to 100 during combat.
The higher the fighting energy, the higher the stats.
However, caution should be exercised since there is a penalty if fighting energy falls below 10.
Chwarururuk!
Once the Hero King title was acquired, the fighting energy resource bar was added to the health and mana bar in Grid’s status window. A translucent purple aura started to rise like a haze from Grid’s whole body. It was the appearance of fighting energy in reality.
“Ohh!”
Sticks felt admiration. It was because Grid was radiating a fierce but solemn energy. On the other hand, Grid was surprisingly unexcited about receiving a unique effect among two billion users. His expression was uncomfortable. He was reminded of the ‘coolness’ option attached to Iyarugt. He felt uncomfortable when he thought about when the money eating alchemy facility would start being useful. But after a moment.
Twitch twitch.
The ends of Grid’s mouth started curving up. Grid wanted to dance, no matter how ugly it looked. He was the
only one among two billion users to be surrounded by purple energy!
‘I will stand out even in a crowd of two billion?’
It was a unique effect. He really felt like a special person. But there was a problem.
‘So what if they look? The face is ugly.’
Grid still had no confidence in his appearance. The heart that was pleased for a moment soon became frustrated. Sticks became uneasy as he watched Grid.
‘Did he go crazy after being cursed by the former legends?’
It wasn’t strange that he would think so when Grid repeatedly switched between smiling happily to looking frustrated. Then another world message emerged.
[Overgeared King Grid, who gave rest to the heroes of past generations, has been recognized as the hero of heroes. It is the birth of Hero King Grid who will go beyond history and lead to myths.]
On the other hand.
-That abominable elf…
Braham felt hostile to Sticks. The two people had always disliked each other due to the bad relationship between demonkin and elves, but now the hostility was incomparably greater. There was a reason. The title of Hero King, it came from Sword Saint Muller.
-Making Grid carry on Muller’s responsibilities… I will stop it even if I am resurrected in hell.
***
[…It is the birth of Hero King Grid who will go beyond history and lead to myths.]
“What?”
At the entrance to the Behen Archipelago. The reporters gathered like ants were amazed. A world message appeared once again and the protagonist was also Grid.
“A-A scoop!”
Hero of heroes? Myth was mentioned? The stimulating sentences stirred the blood of the reporters.
“Logout!”
“I will also logout!”
The reporters waiting for Grid to emerge from the Behen Archipelago started to disappear one by one. The first thing they did after logging out was to write an article. The titles of the articles were stimulating.
[Hero of heroes! Hero King Grid is born! Does this suggest the emergence of a myth class?]
[Kraugel is no longer unique.]
[(Column) Hero of heroes, reaching above the sky.]
And so on. Articles relating to grid poured in online and offline around the world. Broadcasting stations held live debates on the topic of Grid.