Overgeared Chapter 637:
Chapter 637
“It’s unusual . ”
The Lava Prison wasn’t built by human hands; the dormant volcano had instead been slightly modified into a natural prison . The black and towering mountains gave Grid a feeling of overwhelming awe .
"I’m scared because the mountain is sharp and pointed . ”
"Based on the lava flowing all around, it’s a dormant volcano, right . . . ? Will it suddenly explode?”
Idan and Yang Fei hesitated, lacking the courage to enter the Lava Prison . Of course, Grid had no intention of having them join him in the first place .
"It’s enough to know where the Lava Prison is; both of you return to our accommodations and wait . ”
“I’ll make delicious food . ”
"And I’ll prepare a warm bath and tea . Please come back safe and sound . ”
“Um . ”
Grid remained alone and confirmed the time: there were less than two hours left until Han Seokbong’s execution .
‘The information-gathering took too long . ’
He only managed it with Yang Fei’s help . If it hadn’t been for Yang Fei, Grid still wouldn’t have known the whereabouts of Han Seokbong and his daughter .
‘Then I would’ve had to meet the Cho King . . . A **** wind is blowing . ’
The hidden quest that Grid was performing had two options: Either rescue the Han Seokbong father and daughter from prison or meet the Cho King . Based on common sense, it was likely that a fight would break out if he faced the Cho King, who had imprisoned and lined up both the father and daughter for execution . Grid was very reluctant for this to happen, as his ultimate goal in returning to the East Continent was to secure allies for his kingdom .
‘I have to leave room for diplomatic relations with the Cho Kingdom . I can’t become hostile to the Cho King . ’
He needed to rescue the Han Seokbong father and daughter as discreetly as possible! Grid made his decision and equipped both the Slaughterer’s Eye Patch and mask . The moment he entered the Lava Prison .
[You are the first player to find the Lava Prison dungeon!]
[The amount of experience gained from Lava Prison will increase for the next week!]
[When hunting boss monsters, the probability of gaining unique or higher rated items will increase significantly!]
"Eh?”
The Lava Prison was actually classified as a dungeon?
‘Did I come to the wrong place?’
Grid acted calmly despite his confusion . He looked at the structure of the prison in front of him and prepared for the unknown danger .
Rattle . Rattle .
He could hear the sound of chains on the floor . Grid looked around and was startled at the sight before him . The name ‘Lava Prison Guard’ was on top of the jiangshi . The jiangshi, with pale skin, dragged chains that bound both of its hands across the ground .
‘The guards are monsters?’
He didn’t know why, but it was a good thing .
‘I would’ve felt guilty if I were hurting innocent soldiers, but there’s no reason for mercy if I’m facing monsters . Let’s break through this quickly and find Han Seokbong and Sua . ’
The determined Grid summoned four golden hands . God Hands . They are all armed with Mjolnir .
“Sweep through them . ”
The moment that Grid finished speaking .
Pepeng!
Pepepepeng!
The God Hands flew off and started beating the jiangshi with Mjolnir .
‘What?’
Grid flinched as he was about to take action . The jiangshi beaten by Mjolnir were ‘immune’ to the stiffness state? They didn’t even receive physical damage . The jiangshi were monsters with both high resistance and defense .
‘Is this why they are used to safeguard national facilities?’
Grid pulled out a blue greatsword that resembled a shark . A glittering glow filled the darkness that dominated the prison . It was the +9 Failure that became more powerful in darkness .
***
The reason why the Lava Prison was notorious was the hot heat . An ordinary person couldn’t stand the heat of the Lava Prison . A person would sweat even when sitting down, have symptoms of dehydration and even burn to death . Just being trapped in the Lava Prison was a terrible torture for prisoners .
It was why the Lava Prison guards weren’t soldiers, but monsters . It was virtually impossible for common soldiers to work in the Lava Prison . Therefore, the jiangshis created were deployed as prison guards .
“The time has come . Let’s go . ”
“Um . . . ”
The sweating Han Seokbong painfully raised his body . He was able to not be dehydrated by drinking the water the Cho King provided him . However, he continued to sweat and his stamina consumption was too great .
Stagger .
Han Seokbong was about to collapse and supported his body with the bars . A cold chill filled Han Seokbong the moment he touched the bar .
'Blood jiangshi . . . ’
Blood jiangshi were produced using the blood of a virgin mixed with strong poison . They were much physically stronger than ordinary jiangshi and also talked like people . Of course, their ego was only at the level of the person who made them .
Trudge trudge .
Han Seokbong moved with the help of the blood jiangshi . He couldn’t remain calm in the face of his incoming death . He was afraid . He wasn’t afraid of the pain that he would suffer . He was worried about Sua being left alone .
‘No, I don’t need to worry . My daughter is strong . Even if she’s left alone, she’ll be able to live without losing courage . His Majesty also assured me that he would watch over her . ’
It was a parent’s duty to believe in their child . Han Seokbong started to control his heart . He humbly accepted his upcoming death . In front of him, the nobleman Sam Dasoo appeared .
"Isn’t this funny?’
“Sam Dasoo . . . ”
Han Seokbong’s eyes became hard and furious . Sam Dasoo was a representative of the corrupt nobles and had always opposed Han Seokbong’s integrity . Han Seokbong couldn’t acknowledge Sam Dasoo as a noble .
“If I die, His Majesty will only have you . . . I am worried about the future of the Cho Kingdom . ”
Han Seokbong mourned while Sam Dasoo laughed .
"It’s worthless . Why is someone who will soon be dead worried about the future?”
" . . . Did you come here to mock me?”
"Kukukuk, how relieving . I’m sorry but this ill-fated relationship will end . Our relationship might be ill-fated, but I will try to speak some comforting words before you face your fate . ”
"I don’t need any comforting from you . ”
"Just listen, as it is about your daughter Sua . ”
" . . . Don’t say my daughter’s name with your dirty mouth . ”
Han Seokbong released killing intent the moment Sua’s name was heard . Sam Dasoo seemed to find this reaction funny as he let out a loud laugh . Then he whispered in Han Seokbong’s ears .
"I will take good care of Sua for the rest of her life . I’ll keep her beautiful until I get tired of her . So don’t worry about your daughter and relax . ”
“ . . . !”
Han Seokbong’s eyes shook . The news that Sam Dasoo was aiming for Sua was like a bolt out of the blue . He tried to remain calm .
“You can’t do this . I begged His Majesty to protect Sua and he promised . ”
"Kukuk, what if she wants me?”
“What . . . ?”
"I have ordered some Hwanryongcho to be mixed in with her breakfast this morning . ”
"H-Hwanryongcho?”
Hwanryongcho was a drug that caused hallucinations . The biggest problem was that the person lost resistance to any suggestion .
"Someone will pretend to be you and whisper to Sua . ‘Believe in Sam Dasoo for the rest of your life . Sam Dasoo will protect you . ’ This is the last will and testament of her father . Kuk! Kukukuk!”
“You! Wicked person!!”
Han Seokbong screamed . He hated this devil in front of him and cursed with all his heart . But it was useless . Han Seokbong would be executed shortly afterwards . He was bound by the blood jiangshi and couldn’t do any harm to Sam Dasoo . Sam Dasoo just laughed evilly at Han Seokbong .
***
Lava Prison’s second floor .
“Father . . . ”
Could it be due to the hot heat? Sua’s mind had been feeling fuzzy since morning . Therefore, she couldn’t help welcoming her father when she saw him . She couldn’t tell whether the current situation was real or a dream . Han Seokbong touched her cheek . Sua felt that her father’s hand wasn’t as warm as usual . It was cold for some reason but it was a minor problem .
"Do you have to leave?”
Sua begged in a trembling voice . Han Seokbong made a request .
"Sua, I am leaving first and Sam Dasoo will protect you in my stead . Always be thankful to him and serve him with all your heart and soul . ”
“Yes . . . Yes, I understand . "
It was her father’s last will . Sua nodded a few times . At that moment .
"Since when is that monster your father?”
It was an unforgettable voice . The deep voice dug into her ears . Sua knew the owner of this voice .
“Grid . . . ?”
Was she still wandering in her dreams? Was this why she heard Grid’s voice? Sua was confused . The face of Han Seokbong caressing her cheek changed into that of a devil .
“What bastard?”
Han Seokbong shouted . His face started to melt like liquid in Sua’s eyes . After a moment, he no longer looked like Han Seokbong . It was a man with a bizarre appearance that Sua saw for the first time .
“Who are you? Father? Where is my father?”
As the medicinal effect of the Hwanryongcho fell, Sua’s confusion was maximized . She felt a terrible headache . What was happening? The fear of being alone in the world . She was feeling fear in this dark prison when she heard-
“Pagma’s Swordsmanship . ”
It was Grid’s voice .
“Link . ”
Pit!
Pipipipipit!
“Kuaaaaak!”
The man who tried to trick Sua screamed .
Kurururung!
The iron bars of the prison holding Sua were cut and destroyed .
“Let’s go . ”
“Ah . . . ”
Big hands approached in the darkness . Sua knew these hands anywhere .
“Grid . . . Is it you?”
“That’s right . ”
Grid grabbed Sua’s hands and answered . He took off his **** mask and smiled .
"Let’s go home . ”
It seemed difficult . He seemed to have trouble speaking . In the first place, the blood used to wet the strange mask wasn’t the ‘enemy’s blood’ but the ‘wearer’s blood . ’ As it happened, Grid was already covered with wounds .