Overgeared Chapter 453:
『 I must admit that Chris’ name value is the highest . But he lost to Regas in last year’s National Competition . I don’t think he is Grid’s opponent . 』
『 Isn’t this year’s Chris different from last year? At this point, Chris is stronger than Regas . Regas couldn’t beat Seuron, while Chris won over Seuron . 』
『 During the past year, Chris seems to have pushed his strength of ‘offensive power’ to the limit . If there is anyone who can crush Grid and Damian’s powerful defense, it’s Chris . 』
『 His strength is clear, as well as his weakness . Chris would have invested most of his stats into strength to increase his attack power, which would make his health very low . He won’t be able to withstand Grid’s attacks . He needs to knock down Grid before he falls first . 』
『 Putting aside the strength state, doesn’t the stamina stat also increase health? Chris is third on the unified rankings . He should have survival skills due to the know-how and knowledge he accumulated . Chris’ ability with the greatsword is also unparalleled . 』
Who would win if Grid and Chris fought? The commentators and experts couldn’t easily predict the game . The international broadcasters used real-time ARS to make money, the match between Grid and Chris ending up at 6:4 . Grid was slightly ahead .
On the other hand, Grid and Chris were waging a fierce war of nerves on the stage .
“You enhanced that weapon to +9 . Don’t you have good luck?”
"It’s the power of money, rather than luck . Haven’t you made a lot of money from the Comet Group? Why didn’t you enhance your weapon before the match started? Grid’s Greatsword seems much better than the one-handed sword you are using now . ”
" . . . It isn’t a problem that can be solved by pouring in money . ”
For Grid who was dominated by bad luck, Grid’s Greatsword was a cursed weapon . He put his name on it, making the enhancement probability really bad . Grid pledged to change the name of the Grid Set .
‘Well, I have enhanced Iyarugt to +9, so let’s be satisfied with this . ’
Iyarugt had been enhanced to +9 in preparation for the National Competition and had showed off a powerful performance . The problem was that it was insufficient compared to the legendary rated Grid’s Greatsword .
‘+9 Grid’s Greatsword . . . ’
The base attack power of 1,440 would reach 2,500 after reaching +9 .
It had a chance to block the enemy’s attacks, do 3 Joint Attacks, deal 30% increase in cutting damage, 20% increase in skull damage, increased attack power in dark places, activate a critical after hitting the target five times and if a skill was connected within 0 . 5 seconds after 3 Joint Attacks, additional damage would be dealt .
It was a weapon with all types of brilliant and overwhelming options . How much would it hurt? A chill went down Grid’s spine as he imagined it .
' . . . Not even Triple Layers can endure it . ’
In the first place, the gaps in Triple Layers was unlikely to do any damage to a greatsword . The blade was wide and thick, so the barbs in the gaps wouldn’t work properly .
‘Maybe this time, it’s better to abandon the idea of raising the belt’s experience . ’
Grid decided that in order to avoid as much damage as possible, he would fight aggressively and focus on acquiring experience for just Iyarugt and Elfin Stone’s Ring . At the same time, the host announced the start of the match . In order to take advantage of the slow speed of a greatsword, Grid immediately used Link to maximize the quick attack speed of the one-handed Iyarugt . There was no way for Chris to cope .
Pit!
Pipipipipit!
Dozens of energy blades were created and shot towards Chris . Grid imagined Chris shedding blood all over his body . But that didn’t happen .
"Huup!”
It was because Chris swung his greatsword in a circle and deflected all the strikes . Grid clicked his tongue . Chris's swordsmanship was perfect . It used the shortest path while the range was very large, making it easy to cover for the slow speed .
‘Truly great . ’
Grid felt a lot of emotions as he watched Chris throughout the National Competition . It was envy . Grid treated his greatsword as his main weapon before he got Iyarugt, so he cherished Chris’ swordsmanship .
‘I also want to be like that . ’
‘I will become like that . ’
He really didn’t know how many times he thought this .
Chaaeng!
Chris deflected the dozens of stranges of Link and counterattacked, striking with the greatsword . Iyarugt blocked it, but Grid was pushed back by the force .
‘This bastard, don’t tell me . . . ’
Was Chris’ strength higher than Grid’s? It was an unpleasant experience for Grid to be pushed back, since he always had an edge when it came to strength .
Jjejeong!
Jjeejeeeong!
Chris continued the momentum . He repeatedly twisted his waist and linked a second, third, fourth and fifth attack . Every time the swords collided, the repulsive force slightly increased Chris’ attack speed . And every time Grid defended against an attack coming from the left and right, he received a shock and moved backwards .
[The durability of Iyarugt has decreased by 4!]
[The experience of Iyarugt has increased by 0 . 1%!]
The notification windows appeared, but Grid didn’t seem happy . It was because it was impossible to confront Chris’ successive attacks .
Jjejeong!
In the end, Grid couldn’t bear the weight of Chris’ attack and was bounced back . Chris’ greatsword was already heading towards him at a right angle .
Seokeok!
Grid’s chest was cut from the bottom to the top . Grid was astonished .
[You have suffered 4,977 damage . ]
‘Isn’t he better than expected?’
He had expected Chris’ attack power to be one step higher than Hao . However, he didn’t know it would be this much . Chris dealt 5,000 damage in one basic blow, making him feel like a boss monster .
"Magic Missile . "
Grid maintained his composure, summoning four God Hands and firing Magic Missiles at the same time .
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
Grid aimed at the gap while Chris’ body was being hit and used the footwork of Kill . Chris didn’t block or avoid them . To be precise . . .
Chris’ choice was hitting them .
“100 ton Sword!”
‘This skill . . . !’
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
Puok!
As Chris used his skill, Grid’s Kill touched his chest . Grid suffered 10,000 damage while Chris suffered 17,000 damage . Grid’s skill damage was higher, but Chris’ weapon was stronger . The difference in damage came from their defense . Grid also had a slight recovery in health thanks to Elfin Stone’s Ring .
However, Chris didn’t shrink back . He already aimed his greatsword again towards Grid’s tattered chest . Grid thought that it was best not to confront him head on, so he defended against the attack with the God Hands and used Pinnacle in the gap .
This was a mistake . Chris's second class, Tyrant, had a number of ways to boost his strength stat, one of which was to absorb some of the strength stats of ‘all beings’ in a 5 meter radius!
“Hufff!”
The unique rated ‘God Hands’ received 30% of their master’s strength and dexterity! Chris took away the strength of the God Hands and Grid, sweeping his greatsword through the battlefield . Then .
Jjeejeeeong!
The four God Hands were unable to withstand Chris’ blow and stiffened . Then just before Grid completed Pinnacle, Chris’ greatsword struck him .
[You have been hit by a lethal blow!]
[The skill Pinnacle has been cancelled!}
[You have suffered 8,900 damage . ]
‘Crazy!’
It became more painful! Grid was once again surprised by Chris’ crazy attack power and used Revolve for Chris’ next strike . But the effect was minimal . It was because Chris struck it . Chris hit the reflected Revolve and was able to avoid a fatal blow .
‘What was that?’
Grid was dumbfounded .
‘He thought to use the momentum?’
Ssik .
Chris smiled . Grid realized something .
‘A fake!’
Jjejeong! Jjang!
Kwang!
Chris’ onslaught was very intimidating and Grid rushed to defend with Iyarugt . The red black and blue black lights intertwined, causing a wonderful exploding effect that made the viewers feel ecstatic .
"Grid is being pushed . . . ?”
“It doesn’t look like Grid can endure . Chris’ attack power is so high that an average player would stiffen every time they defended . ”
"Then it is safe to say that Chris’ attacks have a 100% chance of inducing an abnormal status?”
"Really strong . . . He was strong from the beginning, but now more than ever . ”
“Was he hiding his skills?”
Chris was underestimated . The spectators and viewers belatedly realized that Grid could be defeated .
“This is enough . ”
The different in strength and the weapon’s attack power meant that Grid would keep being pushed back . He decided this couldn’t continue and pulled out a means to overturn the situation . Blackening? That wasn’t enough .
Teong!
Grid recalled Iyarugt after clashing with Chris’ greatsword and pulled out the +9 Failure . It was a lightning fast item swap .
“What are you doing Grid? Pulling out a weapon used in the National Competition last year! Surely you aren’t giving up?”
Chris didn’t stop attacking Grid despite his misunderstand . The number of attacks increased and Chris was about to invoke the Tyrant’s Pleasure passive . Grid blocked the incoming Chris .
Kwa kwang!
The result of the collision between the shark-like +9 Failure and the +9 Grid’s Greatsword .
“ . . . !”
Chris was pushed back! Grid stayed firmly in place while Chris shook slightly . It was a completely reversed situation . Grid laughed at Chris, who had a disbelieving expression on his face .
"It is too bad for you, but Failure is the strongest . ”
The +9 Failure had a maximum attack power of 3,682 . It was at least 1,000 points higher than the +9 Grid’s Greatsword .