Overgeared Chapter 581:
Gobble up all the stakes of a kingdom alone? Grid’s expression wasn’t very good .
“What? Are you asking me to be a dictator? What right do I have when everyone has suffered so much?”
Grid’s reaction made Lauel smile .
“Dictator . . . It would be nice if you could become a dictator and rule the kingdom well . For example, the Saharan Empire . This is a different world from reality . Due to the nature of these times, there wouldn’t be opposition if you were a dictator .
" . . . Unfortunately, I don’t think I can rule a country well . ”
Grid knew his abilities . He didn’t have any political power . He was convinced that the country would soon perish if he ruled it according to his rule . This meant his 72 billion won would disappear . It was horrible just imagining it .
Lauel laughed at the frowning Grid . “I’m not urging you to be a dictator . You should give your subordinates the proper authority . But I want you to be the firm center that can’t be displaced . ”
If a large number of guild members shared the stakes in the kingdom, Grid’s influence would become smaller . Lauel wanted to prevent the worst from happening .
“Isn’t there a saying in South Korea that too many cooks will spoil the broth?” I don’t want such a thing to happen . ”
"A large number of cooks will spoil the broth . . . ”
There was such a saying in his country? Grid admired the American Lauel and nodded .
“I see . I understand . ”
Yes, it really made sense . He was convinced that it would be ideal to provide the funding for the kingdom alone . But there was one problem .
"How can I raise 60 million gold?”
Grid’s current assets exceeded 20 billion won . It was a level that could provide for him for the rest of his life, but it was lacking compared to the 72 billion won he needed . Lauel shrugged at the troubled Grid .
“Think about it yourself . It isn’t that hard . "
Lauel highly valued Grid . He didn’t doubt that Grid was the most valuable person in the world . But Grid didn’t realize this himself . It was a hundred times better than those who didn’t fear the world, but it was questionable if Grid could express his big vessel .
Lauel wanted Grid to value himself more . Grid looked at the silent Lauel and had a thought .
"Should I get a sponsor?” What if he got a large investment from a real-world company active in Satisfy? "I can ask them for an investment in return for placing advertisement signs on every main street in the cities . How about it?”
“Well . . . That’s the common way . ”
It wasn’t bad . It was clear that the world would be paying a lot of attention to the first country set up by a player . In particular, there were many players and a high floating population would occur . From the viewpoint of the companies, they wouldn’t lose money investing in the kingdom . But it wasn’t the answer that Lauel wanted .
Grid saw Lauel’s bad expression and asked . “Is there a better way?”
"Of course . ”
“What is it?” Lauel grinned at Grid’s confused expression . The wicked smile was similar to Grid’s . His resemblance to Grid kept increasing . “Labor . ”
“ . . . ?”
"Do labor . Stay in the smithy and constantly make items . Then you will be able to raise funds much sooner than anticipated . ”
“ . . . ”
“If you set the customer base as mainly the Overgeared members, you can make a big contribution to the power of your allies and increase your skill level and stats . ”
“ . . . ”
No, dammit . He thought he finally overcame poverty and became rich . Now he had to do labor again? Grid’s expression distorted, but Lauel didn’t shrink back at all .
"You shouldn’t lose your beginnings . Do labor . ”
“ . . . ”
***
“Labor . . . I have to do labor . . . ”
He was on the verge of becoming a king, yet he had to do hard labor again? It was uncomfortable . Of course, Grid knew it . His root was a blacksmith . It was right to do the work of a blacksmith . But he couldn’t imagine how long he would have to work to earn at least 50 billion won .
‘It’s easy for Lauel to say . ’
It took Grid two years to build his current assets . He earned some money by selling items, but most of it was revenue from broadcasts . How many years would it take to earn 50 billion won from just making items?
"Do you have a moment?”
The bustling Reinhardt . As the Overgeared members and soldiers helped the people, a man came over to the frustrated Grid . Sword Saint Kraugel .
Grid smiled when he saw Kraugel . "I’m sorry that I thanked you so late . You saved my colleagues . . . In particular, Piaro was in great danger . Thank you for helping with the raid . ”
Kraugel shook his head . "No, if I hadn’t come in the first place, then the Overgeared members could’ve retreated safely . They missed the opportunity to retreat while waiting for me and were in danger because of it . I’m the one who is sorry . ”
" . . . It’s unusual . ”
Kraugel was always the best . He was called the sky above the sky and was an absolute person revered around the world . But he wasn’t arrogant . He was always respectful to Grid .
'Someday, I want to be like you . ’
Kraugel didn’t know Grid’s mind .
He asked Grid . "I was convinced when I saw you use the same skill twice in a row against Belial . Did you gain God’s Command?”
“ . . . !”
Grid was startled . In addition to domain and ruling power, it was classified as one of the three major offensive passives . Kraugel knew the existence of Grid’s skill beforehand?
“How do you know about God’s Command?”
"I have also progressed in the 7 malignant episodes . I have gained knowledge about the three offensive passives, the three defensive passives, and the corrupt passive . ”
"Eh? 7 malignant episodes? What is that?”
“ . . . ”
Kraugel’s eyes cramped . He was speechless for a moment before asking .
"Don’t tell me you obtained God’s Command without going through the seven malignant episodes?”
"So? What is the 7 malignant episodes?”
“ . . . ”
Kraugel thought it was absurd . Grid had obtained God's Command as a result of coincidences and unpredictable events overlapping .
' . . . It’s said that a hero is created by the times, not by themselves . ’
It would be correct to say that this era chose Grid as a hero . This truly was his rival .
Kraugel felt admiration and trepidation . He barely managed to control his expression as he briefly explained .
“The 7 malignant episodes is an old story about seven wicked people chosen by the gods who became corrupted . As you progress through the episodes, you will gain clues about the strongest passive skills that those seven people possessed . I haven’t gotten the skill I was aiming for because it’s too tricky . . . I’m certain that Agnus and Ares have acquired the skill they desired by now . ”
“Agnus . . . Ares . . . ”
Grid’s eyes sharpened . He heard how great Agnus and Ares were every time someone spoke about them .
"Everyone appreciates Agnus and Ares . Are they strong enough to make you conscious of them?”
Kraugel was Grid’s only rival . Grid unconsciously thought this, so he couldn’t help having a strange rivalry with Agnus and Ares . Kraugel didn’t know his mind and nodded .
"I think their potential won’t be suppressed by you . I would advise you not to associate with them if you have any choice . ”
“Why?”
Was Kraugel worried Grid would be beaten by them? Kraugel explained to the frustrated Grid .
"Agnus is completely warped . If he learns more about you, he’s likely to become highly obsessed with you . ”
Agnus was an unhappy person . Like Grid, he lived the worst life before encountering Satisfy . Grid overcame his adverse fate by pioneering a positive direction in life . On the other hand, Agnus was still obsessed with the past and exploited his power .
"You can see him as an evil spirit . He will never understand you . He will thoroughly deny you, who walks a completely different path . ”
“ . . . ”
"On the other hand, Ares is a person with no shadow . He is a sun like you are now . Due to this, he’s strong . He has drawn many strong people to his side . If you become hostile to him . . . ”
Kraugel was convinced that even the Overgeared Guild would find it difficult . But he didn’t speak these thoughts . He thought it would pierce Grid’s pride .
“ . . . Well, this is just my advice . The choice is yours . ”
He had wasted too much time . It was time to eat with his mother .
Grid stopped Kruagel who was trying to leave . He stared at Kraugel with eyes as deep as a lake and asked .
“I will ask bluntly . Are Agnus and Ares stronger than you?”
“For now . ”
"This means that in the end, you will become the best again?”
" . . . I will make that happen . ”
"Then I understand . Kraugel, I will only look at you . Agnus? Ares? Nonsense . I don’t care about them . So put aside your worries . If you have a hard time, then you can contact your older brother at any time . ”
“Older brother?”
“Me . ”
“You’re crazy . I’m two years older than you . ”
Kraugel responded before leaving .
Like the wind, Kraugel left without any fuss . Like the sea, Grid stayed in place .
Both of them cheered each other on in their hearts . Later on, he would be the best .
***
Jishuka, the impressive beauty with provocative eyes . She was convinced by Lauel’s plan to make Grid pay the 60 million gold alone .
"It’s a good idea . There might be a seed of discord someday if you share the stakes with the guild members .
The problem was that Grid didn’t have 60 million gold . However, this was easily solved by Jishuka .
"Isn’t it sufficient if I pay 60 million gold for the Red Phoenix Bow? Right?”
"Cough! Cough!”
Lauel hadn’t confirmed the details of the Red Phoenix Bow yet . What item would have its value set at 60 million gold?
Jishuka laughed at the suffering Lauel .