Overgeared Chapter 248:
Chapter 248
If the Overgeared members were asked who they trusted the most, they would answer without hesitation: Faker.
He gazed into the shadows that his companions couldn't see and, with the tip of his weapon, destroyed any who was brave enough to try and harm his companions. His reason for being silent was caution, and his remarks became reality.
"You will die here today."
Five minutes after the battle commenced, Faker finally revealed himself. A terrible anger appeared on Bondre's face as he exclaimed, "Faker, this guy!"
It was only five minutes, the amount of time it took to go to the bathroom. That was it. During that period of time, 11 of Bondre's colleagues were killed. The dagger had a dispel function that made the shields of the magicians useless.
"What are you doing here? How did you predict that we would be going through this place? No, how did you know that we were going to invade Reidan in the first place? Did you plant a spy?"
Spy? There wasn't enough manpower in Reidan for that. It was just a coincidence. Faker had to avoid the gaze of the empire while he was transporting the refugees. He chose this narrow thorny vine forest as his route and encountered the Ice Flower Guild.
This could be called luck. Did he need to explain all of this to Bondre? No.
Bondre's face turned red as Faker remained silent.
"Damn bastard! Are you ignoring me now?"
Chwachachachak!
Six ice pillars emerged from the ground. He had used S-grade magic a little while ago to completely devastate the forest and make Faker reveal himself.
It was the moment when magic of the same level was manifested. Bondre stood in the cold air and smiled as he said, "This is one of the spells I prepared to kill Grid. Can you hold on?"
Ice Dragon's Fury: an S-grade spell.
Six huge ice pillars swirled in the air like a flight of Dragons.
"I'll kill you before trampling on Reidan!"
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
The six ice pillars attacked Faker from all directions. Power, speed, and range. Nothing was lacking. The only downside of this magic was that it consumed a large amount of mana. However, it wouldn't completely deplete the mana of a top grade magician.
'As long as his cover is gone, he will die! Come on! The person who took the 11th rank that was originally my position!'
Bondre was sure of his victory. He knew he could neutralize an assassin's swiftness with a wide area magic spell.
Don't give an assassin time to avoid. The relatively weak attack power compared to a single damage skill? It didn't matter. Assassins had low health, just like magicians. Once hit by the spell, the only result was…
"Huh?"
The confident Bondre's eyes shook, refusing to believe the spectacle unfolding before them.
Left.
Kwajak!
Right.
Kwajajak!
Left again.
Kwa kwang!
This time it was up. While six ice pillars rotated like the saw blades in a blender, Faker moved so fast that only afterimages were left behind. What about the cold air that caused the speed to drop?
'How high is Faker's agility?'
In fact, it wasn't just a matter of agility. High speed that couldn't be controlled was akin to having a pearl necklace around a pig's neck. But Faker was in complete control of the speed that transcended common sense. No, it wasn't just at the level of control.
'Godly co…!'
Godly control. It was a modifier that only existed for Kraugel so far! As Bondre was in shock, Faker expressed his gratitude to Grid.
'I always admire the items you make.'
Wind God's Leather Armor. It was the armor that Grid made based on the production method that Faker had obtained. Originally, this armor increased the wearer's agility by 6% and all speeds by 12%. However, Grid's recreation of the armor increased agility by 8% and all speeds by 15%.
Susuk. Sususuk.
The afterimages increased.
One of the third assassin classes, 'Master of Swiftness,' the class that required the highest level of control among all the classes in Satisfy. After meeting Grid's items and Faker's control, its capabilities were increased by 200% .
"Unbelievable!"
The six pillars gradually lost momentum, while Faker's speed increased. Anyone looking at him was likely to feel dizzy. The guild members tried casting magic in order to limit Faker's movements.
"Shit!"
Daggers flew and stopped their casting. There wasn't a pattern, but he avoided the big magic that dominated the whole area while stopping other magic casting.
'This is a scam!' It was strange. Faker's skills were more than rumored. 'Weren't the original rumors exaggerated? So why is it the opposite?'
The duration of Ice Dragon's Fury finally ended. Bondre hurriedly exclaimed, “Use the spells in your orb!"
They could use the spells stored in their orbs without any casting. But the magicians were reluctant to use it. It was a last resort. Now it was time to use their last resort.
Pepeng! Pepepepeng!
Kwajik! Kwajijijik!
Magics with all types of attributes immediately appeared and aimed for Faker. As he flew around the ice pillars, the spells struck his body.
"That's it! We did it!"
No, it was a misunderstanding. Their spells had hit an afterimage, not Faker's body. Faker's condition was relatively fine.
"This **** thing!"
Bondre cursed as Faker only suffered minor damage. He invoked 'Double Casting' and used two spells at the same time.
Kuuong!
After minimizing Faker's activities radius using an ice barrier,
Jjejeok! Jjejejeok!
Then he unfolded the Ice Spider Web. The other guild members cast spells at the same time.
'What will Faker do now?'
The Master of Swiftness class had clear limits. It couldn't move through the shadows like a Master of Shadows, nor did it have defense abilities. The only advantage was speed, so it was possible to disable the class if speed was suppressed.
Peeng!
Faker threw smoke bombs.
Due to the thick smoke, Bondre and the magicians were unable to see Faker.
Bondre laughed.
“Kuhahahaha! This guy! You can't do anything with the Ice Spider Web pressuring you!"
The magicians used magic of the wind attribute. A gust of wind blew away the smokescreen, revealing Faker who would be stuck in the Ice Spider Web…
“…Where did he go?"
Bondre and the magicians were stunned. How did he conceal himself on flat ground without any cover?
'Hide!' It was clear that he dug a tunnel to hide in. 'Such a pathetic method!'
Bondre used detection magic.
"…Eh?"
Sweat trickled down Bondre's cheek. The detection magic was telling him that Faker was behind his back.
Suuk.
A sharp dagger aimed towards Bondre's neck. At the same time, Faker released the white hoodie he was wearing.
"Invisibility cloak…!"
At this moment. The Ice Flower Guild were reminded. Faker was an Overgeared member. In other words, this meant that Faker was equipped with the power of items.
"Shit."
Bondre cursed as the dagger was stuck in his neck.
Under the blazing sun. Red flowers bloomed on the gleaming spider webs.
***
Bunny Bunny.
He was once the world's best gaming BJ. The average number of people who watched the broadcast in real time was close to 150,000. But that was a story of the past. Currently, the average number of viewers had dropped to 30,000.
In order to overcome this crisis, it was necessary to renew his viewers and gain some publicity. He needed new broadcast material that attracted people's attention. More provocative material.
Bunny Bunny used his network and was able to obtain the best information that the seven guilds would unite and attempt to invade Reidan.
"Okay. Good video quality, good angle.”
The fortified city, Patrian. Beyond it was the west of the Eternal Kingdom.
Bunny Bunny activated the video recording feature and filmed the Yak Guild and Zeraph Guild. The two guilds had approximately 200 members. Bunny Bunny checked that there was nobody around and whispered as he relayed the situation.
"Can you see them? Their IDs can't be confirmed because they are wearing masks, but considering their features, they are surely the Yak Guild and Zeraph Guild. The information I obtained was true."
Bunny Bunny was cautious.
"Oh, the two guilds have started moving. I will follow from a distance so that I won't get caught."
It wouldn't be good if he was discovered. The seven guilds didn't want it known that they united and were going to invade Reidan. Why? It was shameful. The seven guilds that represented Satisfy had joined forces to invade just one city.
“The master of the Yak Guild, Bubat is covering his face, but it is easy to guess his identity. It is because his size is as big as a bull. Huh? What is this situation?"
Bunny Bunny was following the two guilds at a reasonable distance when he suddenly stopped. Dozens of knights were blocking the march of the two guilds.
"Wow, what is this? Why are the knights stopping the Yak Guild and Zeraph Guild? Isn't it curious? Right? Should I go closer? Okay. I will risk my life and narrow the distance in order to get rid of your curiosity."
Bunny Bunny was a level 209 assassin. He used Stealth and hid behind cover, so both guilds couldn't detect him. In the first place, they were busy concentrating on the knights.
“What are you guys? Why are you blocking our way?"
"What is this? Huh?"
The guild members questioned the knights, but they stayed silent. They stood like an iron wall to block the guild members. In the end, Bubat couldn't bear it and went forward directly.
"Why are you preventing us from using the gate? If you don't give a reasonable explanation, I will break through by force."
At that moment.
“You have no right to ask questions."
A middle-aged man with white robes emerged. The name above his head was Ashur. The master of the city.
'Earl Ashur…!'
Earl Ashur was one of the 10 great magicians on the continent. Why was such a big person blocking their way?
Earl Ashur asked the curious guild members. "Why do you want to go to the west?"
“There is no reason to answer the question."
"Reason?" Ashur snorted. Then he released his overwhelming magic power.
"Eek…!"
The faces of the guild members turned white. The strong magic power felt like steel crushing their bodies. Earl Ashur's golden eyes sunk.
“It is natural for you to answer my questions. There is no need to discuss why. Understood?"
"Ugh…! What the **** was this? Why is this happening?
It was absurd. Bubat couldn't understand the current situation. Earl Ashur raised his voice and asked again, No, he ordered.
"Tell me why you are going to the west."
The magic **** installed throughout Patrian were Earl Ashur's eyes and ears. Through the magic balls, Earl Ashur already knew that they were going to invade Reidan. Nevertheless, it was a type of game to listen to their answers.
Bubat lied. “We are just going hunting…"
"Hunting? Kukuk, that is an obvious lie. Another lying **** from the past just came to mind.”
Earl Ashur's precious son was being held hostage in Reidan. He had no intention of letting these guys go, when they might harm his son.
"I'll give you a choice. Return the way you came, or have your bones buried in my city."
Chaeeeeeng!
Dozens of knights drew their swords, while the soldiers on the wall pulled back their bowstrings. Earl Ashur's expression was arrogant as he stood behind them. Bunny Bunny was thrilled as he recorded the situation while hiding.
‘Doesn't it seem like Earl Ashur is Duke Grid's ally?'
One of the continent's 10 great magicians was loyal to a user! This was a scoop above all other scoops. He was convinced that if he broadcasted the current scene, he could get a lot of viewers.
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Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.
Chapter 249
The Yak Guild's master, Bubat.
He combined bold judgments and powerful CCs to be called Satisfy's best initiator. The battlefield was always favorable to his allies when he was fighting in the lead. His nickname was 'Yak who Promises Victory.'
But at the time of the National Competition, Bubat was helpless. He didn't live up to his reputation and disappointed people. Was it because he was in a bad condition? No. It was because he met Yura and Grid in succession. In the case of Yura, his CC was destroyed by her excellent physical abilities. Grid was too bad because he resisted all CCs.
Bubat was frustrated because it couldn't be helped. Now it was a few months later. Bubat tried. He raised his level during hunting, acquired new skills, and maximized his control. He had the ability to fight against Yura and Grid. If he were to face them again, he had the confidence to grab hold of their ankles.
However,
"Dammit…!"
Before he met Yura and Grid, he once again experienced helplessness and frustration. For Bubat, reality was terrible.
Earl Ashur ridiculed him, "Your skills are pathetic."
"Ugh!"
Bubat couldn't say anything to the Earl's words. Earl Ashur was really brilliant. Regardless of his skill, his ability to respond with appropriate magic was beyond the scope of common sense. In this battle, Bubat was already wounded, while Earl Ashur didn't have a single speck of dirt on his white robes.
One of the continent's 10 great magicians. A monster who deterred war just by being present. In modern society, he was equivalent to a nuclear warhead. However, he was more than the rumors.
'Far stronger than Yura.'
It wasn't an exaggeration. If Earl Ashur and Yura had the same level and stats, Earl Ashur would have the advantage. There was the named NPC compensation effect.
Named NPCs that had a profound effect on the worldview and story of the game, like Earl Ashur, had all their abilities (attack, defense, magic power, health, mana, skill cooldown, etc) set higher than a user.
This was a type of protection system applied as a fixed effect, regardless of stats. Earl Ashur and Piaro were both named NPCs, but because it was divided by grade, Earl Ashur was defeated.
"I'm not someone that small fries like you can dare to look at."
Kurururung!
In one hand, lightning.
Suuuk.
In the other hand, Earl Ashur manifested water vapor. The destructive power of a magician who mastered various types of attribute magic became more evident when dealing with a large group.
"I will bury your bones in this city. Your bodies will be fertilizer to help the roses bloom."
Kwarururung!
The water vapor spread and a thunderstorm formed. The Yak and Zeraph Guild members that were in range were electrocuted. Arrows from the soldiers poured from above them like rain while the knights continued the onslaught.
“Ohhhh!”
The top-ranked players, including Bubat, fought desperately. They overcame the electric shock as soon as possible and smashed the knights. In particular, Bubat's activities were dazzling. He was like an angry yak as he blew away two knights with his shoulders. The knight with a blue rose in his mouth, Dio was only able to compete with him for a while.
But Bubat was still insignificant in Earl Ashur's eyes.
"Planning to invade Reidan with such skills, you should reevaluate. Don't you know? There is a monster at Reidan."
Ttaak. Hwaruruk! Hwaruk! Hwaruk!
Earl Ashur started to generate continuous fire arrows from his fingers. He proved that C-grade magic could be as overwhelming as A-grade magic with his speed and magic power.
Pepepepeong!
“Kuaaaak!”
People burned like straw. The earth shook and a storm appeared. The unrealistic scene of two of the seven guilds representing Satisfy collapsing was recorded by Bunny Bunny in high definition.
"Amazing…! Amazing! Puhahaha!"
One of the 10 great magicians on the continent was protecting Grid! Bunny Bunny was convinced that he could break his record of maximum viewers with this broadcast. He would also be inundated with interview requests from various media.
It wouldn't be long before he returned to his days as the world's best gaming BJ.
***
"Ku… Kuock…!"
The Ice Flower Guild's last survivor, Reis. The struggling man eventually collapsed. One of the seven guilds had been completely wiped out by Faker. Why did something so ridiculous happen?
The timing worked out well for Faker. This was the time when the difference between the third and second advancement classes was beginning to emerge. Out of the 30 Ice Flower Guild members, only Bondre had a third advancement class. In other words, it meant Bondre was the only one able to face Faker.
But Bondre was a magician. Faker was an assassin, so he perfectly countered Bondre. It was the difference in classes. This difference meant that the Ice Flower Guild was easily handled by Faker.
It might've been different if this moment occurred three months ago. Or after some more time. No matter how great Faker was, he wouldn't have been able to smash the Ice Flower Guild then.
[Your stamina is depleted.]
[You won't be able to take any action.]
Flop!
Faker sat on the ground like a puppet whose strings were cut. Master of Swiftness had a fatal weakness. It was fast moving, but the stamina consumption rate was unmatched. It was a difficult challenge to overcome. Grid was trying to solve it somehow, but the result was still unknown.
Shake shake.
Faker got up with great difficulty. His stamina was fixed at zero. Despite finding it difficult to lift even one finger, he attempted to move his feet with the belief that he should protect Reidan.
'Only me.'
Based on the conversation of the Ice Flower Guild members, the fore invading Reidan was the seven guilds. Faker knew that Reidan was empty due to the Overgeared members being busy with the mine development, so there was no one else able to defend Reidan.
But.
Flop!
Faker couldn’t move a single step and fell to the ground. Stamina depletion wasn't a problem that could be overcome with mental power.
"Grid…"
It would've been nice if he was the one here right now. Faker was sad. His expressionless face distorted with despair and frustration. Suddenly, the hiding Ul Clan ran over to him with worried expressions.
At first, they were afraid of Faker. However, now they trusted him.
On this day.
Faker became a legend. A living **** who exterminated one of the seven guilds alone. It was extremely natural that having a famous subordinate would increase Grid's reputation.
***
Just before Faker attacked the Ice Flower Guild. Faker sent a shocking whisper to Lauel.
–The seven guilds are heading to Reidan. The Ice Flower Guild's currently location is the thorny vine forest. In addition, I don't know the location of the other six guilds.
'What?'
There was a massive raid when Reidan was empty? It meant that the enemies accurately grasped Reidan's situation.
'I was too relaxed.'
He had to be more thorough when it came to blocking spies. But he didn't, so this was all his fault. He was incompetent as the lord's representative.
Kwaduduk!
He was angry at himself. Indeed, a lot of people were trying to restrain Reidan, but he couldn't stop this situation anymore. Lauel didn't want to communicate this to Grid, who trusted him and put everything into his hands.
"Shit…! Shit!"
"Lauel? What happened?"
Alzar Mountain. The Overgeared members, who were clearing the monsters around the mine, heading over to Lauel. Lauel was rarely so agitated, so they felt anxiety.
Lauel took a deep breath and explained the situation. "The seven guilds are heading to Reidan."
“What?"
The Overgeared members cried out with shock. Among them, Vantner was especially angry.
“Those **** bastards…! Damn! What should we do? It will take at least half a day to get to Reidan!"
Lauel turned his attention to Huroi.
"Huroi, how many people can board your drake?"
“Three people."
Given the speed of a drake, they would be able to reach Reidan in three hours. Lauel examined the Overgeared members. It was to select two people that would arrive in Reidan first with Huroi.
“…"
It was regrettable.
The strongest members of the Overgeared Guild, Pon and Regas were off on the dungeon mission (and incommunicado), while Faker was on a private mission. Jishuka was all the way in Bairan.
Then the next most powerful…
"Vantner and Toon. Please move to Reidan first with Huroi. If the enemies haven't invaded yet when you arrive, cooperate with Jude to increase the defense. If they are already in battle…"
Lauel stopped speaking and closed his eyes. Then he spoke difficult words.
"Discard Reidan. Focus on saving Khan, Rabbit, Piaro, and Jude."
It was a realistic judgment. It was virtually impossible to resist the seven guilds with a small number of people. They needed to be prepared for the destruction of the internal facilities. For now, the priority was saving the people who shouldn't be lost.
“I understand…"
To be honest, Vantner wanted to say, 'Why should we give up on Reidan?' He wanted to shout that he would protect Reidan on his own. But Lauel was acting on behalf of Grid. Vantner chose to remain silent and obey the command. It was because Vantner recognized Grid as his leader.
“Let’s go!”
Huroi, Vantner, and Toon boarded the drake and began their journey to Reidan. The remaining members moved with Lauel.
“Let's go. Don't worry about your stamina and mana. Our goal is to arrive at Reidan quickly."
Reidan would already be ashes when they arrived.
“We must kill the invaders.”
Grid would be the first user to become king. He was off limits. The enemies dared to aim at him? There were no thoughts about forgiveness.
***
Reidan.
Zibal looked at the vast wheat fields with derision.
"Developing such a large city as an agricultural city, Grid has no talent for internal affairs."
Indeed, Grid was incompetent. The only thing he could boast of was that he had a legendary class. The user who could become the first king? Not this guy.
“First of all, shall we turn these fields to ashes?"
There were many guilds that hadn't arrived yet, but Zibal didn't care. He instructed the magicians to burn everything with fire magic.
"Who are you?"
"…?"
Four farmers appeared.
OG:
Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.
Chapter 250
Reidan's golden wheat field.
'It's hard…'
[Goddess’ Agent]
The owner of the unique class, Damian, was working hard in the fields. He wore a straw hat to protect him from the sun and harvested wheat with a sickle, looking like the very image of a skilled farmer.
Why? Why was a pope candidate working in the fields during such a busy time? In order to explain, they had to go back in time to one week ago.
One week ago.
“You can't enter Reidan unless you knock me down first."
Damian looked at the strange farmer and realized that he had stepped on nasty poo.
'It's sad.'
Piaro. This farmer was crazy. It was an undeniable truth. He grabbed a random stranger passing by and applied for a duel. Now the farmer was acting like a gangster after being rejected? This aggressive and stubborn temperament was far beyond the norm. He was also strong. It was difficult to avoid a strong person who was crazy.
'I was wrong.'
Damian sighed with regret. He came to this distant place to meet Grid. But before he could even meet Grid, he felt like reality was harsh because he was grabbed by someone crazy.
'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 **** 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 your 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 **** 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.
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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 **** 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 **** 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 **** 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 **** blocked the coarse spear. It was followed by his hand plow. It was a technique that combined dual wielding the hand plow and **** with his judgment. Asuka couldn't believe it.
Puk!
"Ahat!"
Asuka cried out as she was hit in the forehead. She was hit twice by the hand plow and her health was now at the bottom. It was truly absurd. She gritted her teeth. Then she lifted the sickle again and pushed on with her increased physical abilities. But her lacking control skills couldn't deal any harm to Piaro. She attempted to take his bones and flesh as a last resort, but Piaro wasn't easily hit.
The **** and hand plow barrier only gave Asuka despair. In the end, she also died. It was the moment that embarrassing rumors about 'dying from a hand plow!' spread.
The Snake Guild's chief of staff, Box, quickly grasped the situation.
'We can't beat him.'
Piaro was an absolute existence. The perfect combat ability combined with high stats was a wall that couldn't be crossed with the users' current level. Box bet that even if the 1st ranked Kraugel was in this place, he wouldn't be able to hurt Piaro.
'The user's level must be at least 360 in order to compete with him. Then…'
He gave up on killing Piaro. Box made a decision and shouted to Seuron and Hao, "We will tie up his feet! You must smash Reidan during that gap!"
Yes, they couldn't go back with only losses. Their initial purpose was to devastate Reidan. They had to slow down Grid's expansion. For that, Box would sacrifice anything. Box's decision made Seuron and Hao laugh.
"Good judgment."
To be honest, Seuron and Hao were reluctant to deal with the NPC called Piaro. They wanted to retreat, but they no longer needed to thanks to the Snake Guild's decision. The Snake Guild would tie up Piaro's feet while they headed towards Reidan.
So what if three farmers were blocking their way? Were named NPCs so common? The other three farmers were clearly weaker than Piaro. Maybe they were just ordinary farmers.
Soul Predator Sueron led the way. He had already recovered the souls of the Snake Guild members who died, and summoned and fired three soul spears.
“Get lost."
The unique skill, Soul Spears, had the ability to deal a deadly blow. It was difficult for even top rankers to deal with the attack power, so the three farmers would be killed instantly. However.
Peeng!
One farmer biting a potato summoned magic and destroyed a soul spear.
"What?!"
The eyes of Seuron and the 211 Golden Guild members widened. However, that wasn't the end. Another farmer took out a shield and gently blocked two soul spears.
“W-What are these guys?"
The named NPC called Piaro wasn't the only one! Seuron had to find a hole. He targeted the only farmer among the three who hadn't moved.
“That fellow!” He must be an ordinary farmer! Break through him!"
"Yes!"
The Golden Guild vigorously replied. The farmer, Kraugel, faced them and laughed.
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Chapter 252
Sueron jumped with surprise. Rather than the farmer panicking…
'Laughing?' Why was he acting so freely? 'It can't be!'
He was a named NPC as well?
“Stop!”
Seuron sensed something and urgently shouted. But it was too late. Three vanguard members came close to the farmer and brandished their swords. The ominous prediction was true.
Kwakakakang!
A small sickle that was less than 40cm long. The farmer blocked the attacks coming from three directions with a single swipe of the sickle. He predicted where the opponent would attack and easily responded. The Golden Guild members were baffled. It felt like their minds were being read.
Chaaeng!
The farmer pushed away the three swords that were in contact with the sickle. Then the owners of the swords had both arms thrown into the air, exposing a gap. One farmer overwhelmed the strength of three people alone.
No, it wasn't just that. This was just a trick. He maximized his strength by exerting the enemies' original strength.
'Does this make sense?'
The Golden Guild members were confused. The farmer's palm… No, it felt like they were dancing on Buddha's palm. The farmer attacked them.
Puk!
“Kuaaaak!”
The sickle precisely entered the gaps in their armor and injured the Golden Guild members. However, it didn't cause any fatal damage. The attack power was minuscule compared to Piaro, who was furiously killing the enemies.
“This isn't a match for my skills."
Kraugel complained and abandoned his sickle. Then he pulled out a silver sword and cut the necks of the Golden Guild members. It was the moment when Kraugel showed no mercy to his enemies. The dying Golden Guild members felt resentment towards Seuron.
'Calling him a hole…'
'Master, how is that a hole…? Damn…'
"Crazy!"
The three people lost their lives and Seuron cursed. He couldn't understand it at all. What the **** was this area? Why were the farmers so strong? It was frustrating. It felt like this was Alice in Wonderland. He lost his sense of reason and shouted curses.
"How rotten! What is this farmer? Does this mean soldiers can be dragon slayers? Dammit! Does this make sense?"
What magic did that **** Grid have to attract all these talented people? And why were they working as farmers? He couldn't understand it, no matter how much he thought. He couldn't make heads or tails of it. It felt like his heart was going to explode.
His eyes became bloodshot as the farmer suggested to him.
“The damage will only increase if you send out your members. Isn't it better for the master to go out directly?"
That's right. The three vanguard members were level 230. They were higher than the average level of the guild members. There would be a tremendous loss if he made his members face this man. But how could he retreat?
It wasn't possible. Their enemy was in front of them. If the guild master showed his back, he would lose his dignity and sincerity. Seuron had to go. He was confident that he could bring down that farmer. This farmer was definitely weaker than the monster Piaro.
Seuron responded to the suggestion. “Come, I will kill you myself."
First, he would strip the farmer of the straw hat. Then he would watch him die! He took the souls of the dead guild member with Soul Exploitation, and summoned Soul Arrows.
Pepepeng!
Three soul arrows emanated a green light and were fired. It was a formidable speed. However, it didn't reach the speed of Jishuka's arrows. It wasn't at a level that could threaten Kraugel. Kraugel moved his head to avoid the arrows.
Sueron didn't panic. Rather, he smiled.
"Soul Explosion!"
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
The three soul arrows that passed by Kraugel exploded. It was the moment when a unique skill that inflicted damage in proportion to the caster's attack power and magic power was activated.
Sueron anticipated that the farmer would be torn to rags. However, the smoke from the explosion dispersed and the farmer only suffered minor damage. The farmer advised Seuron, “Your skill linkage is delayed. So it's easy to react. Would you like to practice so you can link it faster?"
“Nonsense!"
It was impossible to speed up the linkage of skills. It was fast enough right now. And the timing was perfect. The other opponents normally died from this combo.
'You are the strange one!'
Seuron barely swallowed back the words.
“What are you trying to teach me?"
Seuron's pride was wounded. He summoned a weapon from the inventory.
[Brutal Heavy Sword]
It was the weapon he obtained after clearing Vasco's labyrinth with his guild members. It was a legendary one-handed sword that increased the wearer's strength and intelligence simultaneously. It was good since a Soul Predator's skills were affected by both attack power and magic power.
Sueron wielded the sword firmly. Kraugel defended with White Fang.
Kaaang!
Sparks flew as the two men's weapons collided.
Chaaeng! Chaeeeeeng!
The two people exchanged 13 blows on the ground and in the sky. Seuron's cloak and Kraugel's straw hat crossed several times as a brilliant battle was staged. Kraugel's eyes shone.
'He is a good swordsman and his Sword Mastery level is high.'
Soul Predator. The skill tree seemed like a magician type, but it was closer to a magic swordsman type. Seuron strengthened himself with Soul Transference.
Chaaeng!
The enhanced attack power increased Seuron's momentum. The sword became much heavier than before. Nevertheless, he couldn't overwhelm Kraugel. Kraugel taught himself how to handle steel. He moved like water and subdued Seuron.
"Eek!"
Seuron became angry as the fight didn't proceed the way he wanted. But it was a basic thing to not lose consciousness during a battle. He tried to be as calm as possible. There was a conflict between reason and emotion. In that moment, reason barely triumphed.
Seuron's sword regained its tranquility.
"I will win! Soul Plundering!"
[Soul Plundering]
Takes away some of the soul of the living target. The opponent who lost a part of their soul will find their body hard to control for a certain period of time.
'A good skill.'
Kraugel admired it as the heavy sword struck his shoulder. It was originally a blow to the heart, but Kraugel minimized the damage.
'Moving without a soul!'
The farmer felt stronger the more Seuron thought about it. Seuron started to shake.
'I thought I was stronger…!'
Soul Predator was a combat specialized class that had a variety of useful combat skills.
Kraugel and Agnus weren't involved in external activities, so they were excluded. However, if he was compared to the current Overgeared members and Grid, Seuron was convinced that he was the strongest.
But now he realized he still had a long way to go. An NPC was grabbing at his ankles. Maybe he was weaker than he thought.
'I need to focus on levelling up for a while.'
Sueron decided, while Kraugel became more thrilled after seeing his injury.
'It is more than rumored.'
Kraugel highly appreciated the Soul Predator class and Seuron's swordsmanship. It was enough to say that Seuron was one of the strongest among the users he met.
'Fun.'
Originally, Kraugel wasn't interested in PvP. His only concerns were adventuring, hunting, and raids. But living with Piaro changed this. It was fun to battle the strong. PvP had a different flavor from raids. This process was clearly connected with becoming a sword saint. Next year, it might be good to participate in the National Competition.
"Kukukuk."
'What is this?'
Seuron looked at the farmer who seemed crazy because he started laughing at his blood. Kraugel approached him. The sky above the sky. This title referred to the person with true talent who reached this infinite ground.
"Moonrise Sword."
"…!"
At this moment. Seuron realized it. The farmer in front of him hadn't used any skills until now!
Susuk. Sususuk.
Two moons were in the night sky. Kraugel activated the stealth function as he stood under the moonlight. Seuron had to concentrate in order to not miss the disappearing Kraugel. But how could he detect Kraugel, when even Piaro couldn't?
Kraugel completely faded away. Seuron was frightened as he consumed the souls of five Snake Guild members and activated Soul Armor.
Pahat!
A transparent green armor was laid over Seuron's armor. Seuron was prepared for the attack that he knew he would face.
Jjeejeeeong!
“Ku…heok!"
Sueron received a strong pressure from an unseen place. He would've been dealt a fatal blow if it wasn't for Soul Armor. He barely withstood the offensive and started sweating.
'My Soul Armor was destroyed!'
The damage that Soul Armor Lv. 2 could absorb was 17,300 damage. It was destroyed with one blow and he was also damaged.
'This monster!'
Seuron was stumbling with agitation when a straw hat appeared. The eyes shining under the hat was enough to cause a chill to go down Seuron's spine.
“Mole Ascension."
Pahat!
White light soared from the ground. Seuron was astonished but he couldn't react. Had he ever felt this helpless since becoming a Soul Predator? Absolutely not. This was the first time.
"Sh…it! You! Who the **** are you?"
Seuron questioned Kraugel as he coughed up blood. Then Kraugel was reminded of Piaro's introduction and replied, "I am a farmer of Reidan."
“That term…!" It was spoken like it was the same as a knight or magician. "You can't just be a farmer!"
Kraugel nodded at Seuron's question.
“That’s right. I am a farmer."
It was true. For the next two weeks, Kraugel was a farmer. He was provided three meals a day and a snack, just like other farmers. Accommodation was provided because it was a short-term contract. However, there was no salary.
“Dammit!”
Seuron was tired of the joke and used 11 souls to activate Soul Prison in an attempt to restrain Kraugel. This was the strongest binding skill that could trap even a level 280 boss monster for 5 seconds.
"Taste inevitable death."
Seuron squeezed out all his mana and created 39 Soul Spears. Then he launched it towards the farmer. Once he linked Soul Explosion, the farmer was destined to be scattered to pieces. At that moment.
“White Light Sword."
Kraugel's White Light shone with an intense light. The light was glorious enough to eradicate the darkness for a moment.
"Kuk!"
It was like a flash shot. Seuron couldn't open his eyes at all. It was difficult to control the Soul Spears. The 200 members of the Golden Guild tried to help Seuron, but they couldn't move. They stopped in place. Hao and the Hades Guild members watching the battle were also forced to bow their heads.
After a moment.
Seuron was dead when the white light faded away and everyone opened their eyes. His heart was pierced by the farmer's sword and he screamed as he turned into grey light.
"Run away."
Hao's judgment was quick.
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