Overgeared Chapter 391:
Chapter 391
The flail was a swinging tool. It was impossible to stab or cut with it. It was why Grid chose the black iron wood as the material.
'Resilience is important for this type of weapon.’
Black iron wood was 'bent iron.'
It had high rigidity and elasticity. Generally, it was used as a material for spears and the price was very expensive. The rankers and knights of each kingdom needed to have spears made of black iron wood.
'In short, it's one of the best materials.'
It was impossible to buy it without any pressure. However, Grid judged that it was natural to have the finest materials for the items he created. It was an item created by a legendary blacksmith, how could he use lacking materials?
'It hurts that the expenses are so big.'
Ttang! Ttang!
Grid swallowed back his tears and devoted himself to working on the black iron wood. First of all, he made a 1.3 meter pole and attached four long sticks to the end. The pole was at a width that was comfortable to hold in his hands, while the slender twigs were trimmed as sharply and thinly as possible.
'I have a good feeling.'
Shaving, combining, etc. After repeating a series of processes, Grid looked at the thin sticks that had been shaped and expected the birth of a legendary item. But Grid's feeling of 'not bad' didn't fit.
[You have completed the production of the Motley Flail.]
[Motley Flail.]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 259/259 Attack Power: 143~191
* A special effect will occur every time the target is hit. The effect is unpredictable.
* Thrashing speed will increase by 150%.
* There is no guarantee how the condition of the thrashed grain will change.
Farming equipment designed by Grid who has been reborn as a legend.
It's made of solid black iron wood and has excellent durability and attack power. It's at a level to be called a weapon.
However, the effects can't be guaranteed due to the influence of Silverun's Secret Remedy. Use with caution. It is recommended that you don't use it.
User Restriction: Level 200 or higher.
Weight: 109
“…Shit, just a little bit more."
It would be nice if his hope worked out just once. Sticks didn't notice Grid's frustration and spoke.
"That's a great flail. It seems to be a good farming equipment."
It was his sarcastic way of asking why Grid was making farming equipment. In the end, Grid declared.
"This isn't conventional farming equipment, but a weapon. I'm going to use this to break through the 41st island."
“A weapon…!!"
Sticks admired it. Grid's spirit was amazing to think about using a flail as a trump weapon. Sticks was a sage. He was a wise man. He tried to understand Grid rather than treat him as a strange person.
‘There must be something deeply profound.'
However, that didn't mean he had confidence. Sticks looked over. Grid was grabbing the hammer again.
'I will give the unique-rated one as a gift to Piaro.'
He would challenge it one more time.
‘I have to get a legendary rated flail!'
Ttang! Ttang!
Grid pledged and started working on the spare black iron wood. Finally, he got the desired form and added Silverun's Secret Remedy. As a result, once again, a unique-rated flail was completed.
"…This $%!#."
It had been a really long time since Grid cursed like this. His thinking power might've expanded and his personality matured, but his essence couldn't change. A year and a half had passed since he became Pagma’s Descendant.
Meanwhile, only 12 legendary items were made. Even a saint would be enraged.
'Why can't a legendary blacksmith make legendary items?'
Probability games were really rotten. Grid realized it once again and soothed his mind.
'Okay, let's calm down. It isn't necessary to have a legendary flail to break through the 41st island.'
That's right. Grid didn't want a flail for its attack power. He only needed a random effect to cause a reversal. He wanted a legendary rated flail for the special event and rise in stats, but it was better not to be obsessed with it.
"Now I will practice."
21 hours passed since the creation and production of the flail. Grid needed to get used to the flail in the next three hours, until the cooldown of his immortality and Noe and Randy returned.
***
The 41st island.
"Bring it on."
“…"
The clone was puzzled when it saw Grid holding a flail. As a person with 100% of Grid's abilities, it found it strange that Grid would use the flail.
[Motley Flail.]
…
…
“…"
The clone checked the options of the flail and couldn't understand Grid more and more.
'It's an inefficient weapon.'
Why did he appear with this? The clone questioned it, but didn't think deeply. The reason for the clone's existence was just to hurt Grid. It was useless to question the behavior of someone who would die soon.
"Pagma's Swordsmanship."
Teong!
The clone moved forward. It was dazzling like a butterfly's wings. It was the precursor of Link.
Pit!
Pipipipipit!
The clone quickly unfolded the attack. The sharp energy blades shot out from Grid's Greatsword and aimed at Grid. The Grid from 24 hours ago would've avoided this attack and fought back. But now Grid had regained his original judgment. The swords flying towards him?
‘I won't stop it!'
Pepepepeok!
Blood spread like a fog around Grid's body was he was hit by Link. Why didn't Grid take any defensive actions? It was for a quick counterattack. Grid didn't resist the enemy's attack and swung the flail.
Hwiririk!
"…!"
The clone's eyes shook. That's right, it was hit. Grid's speed was incomparably faster, causing the clone to feel confused.
Peeok!
The clone was struck in the face with the flail. There was the sound of a watermelon bursting and blood scattered, but it was just the appearance. The four thin sticks on the flail were so sharp that they triggered bleeding, but the damage was actually low. But was damage important?
Ssik!
Grid's mouth curved upwards.
"Let's try it once!"
The Motley Flail caused a random effect when it hit the target. It could give a buff or a debuff. It would be the worst if the target was giving a buff.
‘A debuff is no use.'
Grid knew. The clone was the same as him. A debuff wouldn't have a big effect. Nevertheless, the reason why Grid fought with the flail was because he believed.
'It will have a definite effect, not simple debuffs…!'
For example, the effect of decreasing the target's health to 1 point or increasing the weight gauge to MAX. These effects weren't classified as debuffs, so Grid couldn't withstand the physical effects.
[The effect of the Motley Flail is triggered!]
The flail had an immediate effect after hitting the clone. A light flashed once.
[The target's attack power will double for 10 seconds.]
“…"
Grid had already decided. An unlucky **** like him, depending on an item with random effects, the probability of getting a positive outcome was like winning the lottery. But still, this was too much.
'If it is double the attack power…!'
Grid stepped back as the clone's greatsword started moving.
Seokeok!
"Kuak!"
This was a basic attack, but the level was that of a skill. Grid's eyes shook as he received great damage. However, he didn't forget to fight back.
[The effect of the Motley Flail is triggered!]
[The target's maximum health will triple for 10 seconds.]
[The effect of the Motley Flail is triggered!]
[The target's skill damage will increase by 20% for 10 seconds.]
[The effect of the Motley Flail is triggered!]
[Grants a shield spell to the target.]
[The effect of the Motley Flail is triggered!]
[The target has been affected by the silence state.]
[The target has resisted.]
“Ah, really!"
Grid's anger soared as the battle continued.
Pisik.
The clone ridiculed him. It was the first emotion that the clone showed.
"You bastard…!"
Grid gritted his teeth. At first glance, it seemed like he had lost his reason. But reality was different. Grid had already anticipated this and was prepared to die a few more times. He constantly struck the clone and activated the effect of the flail.
On the other hand, the clone was careless. It was because the effect of the flail continuously favored him. He was careless as Grid continued to swing the flail. He didn't avoid Grid's attack as he kept pressing Grid.
[You have suffered fatal damage!]
[A legend doesn't die easily. You can resist all attacks for 5 seconds with a minimum of health.]
In the end, Grid went on the defensive. In order to generate more effects, he tried to speed up his attacks using Blackening, Blacksmith's Rage and Quick Movements, but it just ended up helping the clone.
'I have no choice but to be lucky in the next challenge.'
Grid gave up on this game. He cleared his mind and wielded the flail. The clone didn't even bother avoiding the flail. The odds of the flail threatening him was like finding a needle in the desert. Indeed, it showed that the clone had a very high artificial intelligence.
The concept of 'chance' was insignificant to him. The clone was making fun of him.
Peeok!
"…!"
Immediately before Grid's immortality passive was over. The clone was surprised when it was struck in the face just as the match was about to finish. Grid was even more surprised.
[The effect of the Motley Flail is triggered!]
[Change health values with the target.]
"…!"
The confused clone hurriedly tried to pull out a potion.
“Where are you going?"
Grid smiled with satisfaction and kicked the clone's abdomen. The clone's health fell to 1 and it entered the immortality state.
"I can't miss this opportunity."
Grid declared and summoned Noe and Randy. The moment of the end of the long battle was approaching.
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Chapter 392
'Really long…'
Grid had been **** by the 41st island for five days. If Grid was an ordinary player, he likely would've been satisfied and abandoned the 41st island the moment that his new skills were acquired.
This was normal. What player in this world could repeatedly challenge death? There would only be 1 in every 10,000. The more high level a player was, the more cautious they were.
But Grid wasn't an ordinary person. He was obsessed with overcoming his inadequate talent and was persistent. For Grid, giving up was a concept that should be avoided, and was one of the driving forces behind why he could stand shoulder to shoulder with geniuses.
“Well, it ended sooner than expected."
He didn't know that the effect of the Motley Flail would resolve it from the beginning. He thought he would have to repeat his death several times. Yet the best outcome occurred in the very first fight.
'God has a conscience.'
Was God sorry about always giving Grid bad luck and gave him good luck once in a while?
Ssik!
Grid smiled as he swapped to Grid's Greatsword and neared the clone. The clone was in the immortal state. Grid was cautious of Meditation, so he was thankful for the clone's actions.
"Pagma's Swordsmanship, Linked Kill Wave."
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
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The sword technique was unfolded and eight stormy energy blades flooded towards Grid. Grid was lost the immortal passive, so the clone needed to gain the advantage in these five seconds. It was what Grid expected.
"Pagma's Swordsmanship, Linked Kill Wave."
Compared to the best artificial intelligence, his skill development rate was rather slow. Originally, it was difficult for him to use Linked Wave Kill, but the power of 'prediction' was great. Grid anticipated that the clone would use Linked Wave Kill and succeeded in unfolding it at the same time.
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
The storm of swords swallowed up each other and a powerful shock wave occurred. The land shook and the sea became chaotic.
"Noe! Randy!"
"Nyaang!"
"Yes!"
A tsunami seemed like it would swallow the island. Noe and Randy flew towards the clone at the same time. Randy used Link while Noe opened his mouth and attempted to steal the stats. But the clone wasn't easy.
"Blackening, Blacksmith’s Rage, and Quick Movements."
Peeng!
The clone used buff skills as an explosion of dark magic occurred around him, shrugging off Noe and Randy and aiming for Grid.
"Kuk…!"
The movements were as fast as lightning. Grid reeled back as he was stabbed in the heart with Iyarugt. If the tsunami hadn't covered Grid and the clone at the same time, a combo would've succeeded.
Kwa kwa kwang!
Grid and the clone were swept to the edge of the island by the tsunami. He swapped from Grid's Boots to Braham's Boots and used Fly to escape the destruction of the sea.
"Heok… Heok…"
The damp Grid laughed while panting. On the other hand, the clone revealed impatience. There was less than two seconds remaining on the immortality.
“Magic Missile.”
Pepepepeng!
He summoned the fake God Hands and fired four Magic Missiles at Grid. At the same time, the clone used Transcended Link. Surprisingly, Grid responded with Revolve. Why would he use Revolve first when it was unconditionally disadvantageous to him?
The clone was confused and also started to use Revolve. But at that moment.
Pe-ng!
"…!!"
A flash of light struck the clone, who had been paying attention to the approaching strengthened Transcended Link. Where did this attack come from? It was from below. It came from the sea where the clone was standing.
Magic Missile flew from it. The moment that the tsunami occurred, Grid left one of the God Hands in the sea and waited for this moment.
"Ack…!"
The clone stumbled. He had a pale complexion and coughed up blood. It was an unbelievable situation for the clone. Placing items to take advantage of the terrain and using a skill to draw attention? It was ridiculous that Grid had threatened the clone with such a trick.
"Haven't I grown? It is all thanks to you. You have helped a lot in developing me."
Grid dealt the killing blow.
“Kuaaaaak!”
The clone screamed with rage as it turned to grey.
[You have won the fight against yourself!]
[You have succeeded in beating the 41st island!]
[You have acquired 1 skill level point from the mission clear reward.]
Grid lost a huge 61.2% experience from the 42nd island. As a result, Grid's level fell to 305. He would have to hunt for at least 20 days to recover 61.2% of his experience. The time loss was enormous.
But Grid didn't think he received any damages. He gained the strongest skills Linked Kill Wave and Pinnacle Kill, as well as rich combat experience.
"Very good."
It was strength that transcended the concept of level. A noble pride could be seen in Grid's smile of satisfaction. A notification window popped up in front of Grid.
[You have overcome your limitations and have taken one step closer to being a legend.]
[One of Pagma's Descendant's hidden pieces 'Sealed Ability' has been acquired.]
[The skill 'Blacksmith's Eyes' has been acquired.]
So far, Grid had acquired three hidden pieces. The first hidden piece gave him a 10% reduction in his skills cooldown time and also the Item Modification skill. He got Item Combination from the second hidden piece, and Minerals Strengthening from the third one.
‘Since then, it's been a while…'
Blacksmith's Eyes? Grid felt anticipation as he checked the description of the skill.
[Blacksmith's Eyes]
You can see some of the abilities and options when looking at the target item. Limited to equipped items.
* The closer the distance to the target item, the better the analytical power.
“In short… It is an item observation skill that applies to items I don't own."
For example, he could get a glimpse of the armor and weapon that the enemy was using?
"…?"
What was the point of this skill? What was the point of checking items? Grid thought for a moment and was belatedly thrilled.
"Heok, isn't this a huge skill?"
It was a huge scam being able to see the details of the enemy's items. Why? He could block the trump cards hidden in the enemy's items in advance, and also exploit the weaknesses.
“Kuoh…"
Grid's fists clenched as he shuddered. It was a state where he couldn't contain his joy.
"I like it when Grid is happy."
“Me too, nyang."
Noe and Randy laughed and Grid stroked their heads. Sticks smiled as he watched the group of three. There was one fact that Grid overlooked. Grid's clone had died in the Blackening State. The present Grid never imagined that this variable would provide a fun and positive environment for him.
***
[Skill Level Point]
Increases the skill level of a specified skill by 100%.
"Um."
Raise the level of any skill?
It would be nice to raise the level of powerful fusion skills like Linked Kill Wave, Pinnacle Kill, Transcended Link and Linked Kill. Unfortunately, the fusion skills didn't have the concept of level.
They were so powerful that they were already judged as complete skills.
'It is better to raise the level of Kill.'
No, it might not be the case. Grid couldn't decide hastily.
'It might be good to raise the Legendary Blacksmith's Craftsmanship Skill.'
It was hard to choose right now. Grid decided to save the skill point and not use it hastily. Then Sticks approached him.
"Do you want to move on to the next island?"
Grid nodded without hesitation.
"I will do that."
There was 36 days left until the National Competition. Prior to that, Grid planned to capture all of the Behen Archipelago, so he hastened his steps.
[You have entered the 42nd island.]
[You have entered the 43rd island.]
[You have entered the…]
The trials to overcome himself seemed to have ended. The 42nd to 49th islands were ordinary missions such as monster hunting and boss raids.
'It is comfortable.'
The monsters inhabiting the islands in the 40's weren't weak. They were just very easy compared to when dealing with his clone. Thus, Grid's momentum continued until he reached the 50th island.
***
Braham, who had mastered magic while being a direct descendant of Shizo Beriache. In the end, he was regarded as a legend and was close to the title of the strongest. Then what about now? After losing his body and becoming a soul, he was weak and miserable. The glory of the past couldn't be found anywhere.
[Dammit…! Dammit!]
The 1st great demon, Baal. That monster's contractor was one of the few people able to fight with a dragon. They caused trouble for Braham every time.
[It can't happen again this time.]
Braham went looking for his body sealed at the Sword Grave, only to be weakened by Agnus. He felt irritation at his soul losing strength and was eventually reminded of Grid.
[Pagma's Descendant will be able to do it.]
Just as Pagma had the power of a great demon.
Pa-at!
Braham's soul squeezed out all his remaining magic power and triggered detection magic throughout the continent. It was to find Grid.
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