Overgeared

Chapter 148

By the end of February.

The spring vacation of the Young Ladies High School was also ending. Sehee's new semester of her second year in high school would start in a few days, so she was studying hard today.

Hobbies? Travel? Dating? She had no interest at all.  She simply enjoyed leisurely activities like jogging in the morning and yoga in the evening. Even that was just to maintain her condition for studying.

Sehee only devoted herself to studying. Why was she so obsessed with studying? 

It was because of her brother, Youngwoo.

Her brother didn't have any talent in studying and he didn't stand out in any particular field. His only advantage was his patience, but after he went to university, she became worried about his future because he became lazy.

She expected him to improve after going to the army, but he actually worsened. Rather than going back to study, he fell into a game called Satisfy and got into debt. Their parents were worried. The two of them sighed because her brother's future was becoming dimmer every day.

'I have to take care of Oppa.'

Was it because she grew up watching her pitiful and useless brother? Sehee grew up at an early age because of her brother. In middle school, she became determined to look after her parents and brother.

'I'll study hard on behalf of Oppa. I will succeed and become responsible for my parents and Oppa.'

Unlike her brother, Sehee was talented. She was a good student, went to the prestigious Young Ladies High School and had top grades in the nation. Her ultimate goal was simple. She planned to graduate from the best university, get a good job, earn a high salary, and support her parents and brother.

'Oppa can believe in me.'

She continued studying while thinking so. However, a problem occurred not long ago. Her brother changed. Her brother suddenly become economically self-sustaining in a certain area.

That's right, it was Satisfy.  Ironically, it was the game that ate some of her brother's youth. Her brother succeeded in the game and cleared his debt. He repaid not only his debt, but their father's debt as well. Then he gave their parents hundreds of millions of allowance for their comfort.

One day, her brother said to her, “In one year, I will buy a 10 billion won building. We can rent it out and our family can live happily for the rest of our lives."

Sehee was proud of her brother who succeeded in changing. She was delighted. On the other hand, she was also worried.

'It isn't a bluff…'

He had the ability to afford it, but her brother had bought a 800 million won foreign car as soon as he made money. She knew that rich people often lost their wealth due to a lack of economic sense. Sehee was worried that her brother would quickly lose his wealth. In addition, she was also concerned about his relationship with girls.

'If he is too ostentatious…'

There were many women who would be attracted to a man driving a 800 million won foreign car. But wasn't her brother someone with no dating experience? He would be easy to fool.

"Sigh… I would feel more comfortable if I am with Oppa."

She wanted to watch over her brother 24 hours a day. Sehee had an unusual obsession with her brother, probably because she had been taking responsibility for him for several years already.

"Huh?"

She was sitting at her desk when she turned her gaze towards the window. It was noisy outside.

'Is it a celebrity?'

Men, women and children were making a fuss on the street. Sehee approached the window to see what the fuss was about. Then she frowned.

‘Why is she here…?"

She had a bad feeling.

***

000-0 Street, XX Neighbourhood, Geumcheon-gu.

The neighbourhood consisted of ordinary people, but it had been noisy lately. It was because an expensive foreign car appeared in front of the Shin house, whose occupants operated a vegetable store. The residents of the area were interested in the car and examined it.

"That is the 13th model from B Company. It is 800 million won."

“Wow, I'm shaking. Shin ahjussi, did he sell a lot of cabbages? How did he afford this car?"

“It looks like his son is driving it, not Shin ahjussi…"

"Eh? Doesn't he usually dress in sweats like an unemployed bum? Where did he get the money to drive a car like this?"

"He must've won the lotto."

"Kung… He paid off his debt and bought a car like that, I think he really did win the lotto."

“I won't be able to afford it even if I die working~ Life is unfair." 

"Well… I buy five lotto tickets every week, but I never win… Perhaps I should buy 10 tickets every week."

The weekend. The residents were walking in front of the Shin family's house. There were many people enjoying the spring weather, and they continued commenting on Youngwoo's car. Then a vehicle entered the neighborhood. The eyes of the residents' widened.

"What is this…?"

It was a large limousine that was 8.5m long. The ordinary people stared as the gorgeous white car stopped in front of the Shin house. It was the moment when the locals forgot about B Company's 13 series.

Clink.

Three burly men descended from the vehicle. Two of them looked around, while the other one ran to the back seat and opened the door. Then a woman appeared. The woman boasted such overwhelming beauty that the flowers lining the street faded at once. It was like she was the only thing shining in the world. The scenery seemed grey beside her.

"Wow…"

"That woman?"

The residents captivated by her unrealistic beauty belatedly realized her identity. She was Yura, who was praised as the 'Jewel of South Korea.'

A frenzy occurred.

"Wow! I can't believe it! Yura! Yura!"

"Yura unni! Please sign this!"

"A photo! Can I have a photo?"

"Yura! Will you marry me?"

"Ahh… I never thought the day would come when I can see Yura in real life… I don't care if I die right now…"

"She is even prettier than her photos. Truly a goddess."

It was the level of a riot. People started to rapidly gather after hearing the noise. But the three bodyguards that came with Yura were the aces of the industry. They efficiently occupied the space, allowing three people to control dozens of people. Thanks to this, Yura was able to ring the doorbell of the Shin home without being disturbed.

"Heok… Why is Yura at the Shin house?"

"D-Don't tell me…?"

The people's imaginations ran wild. The Shin family's unemployed son! Could he have a special relationship with Yura?  Was it due to Yura's financial power that the Shin family's useless son could drive an expensive car? There were all types of speculation, but it didn't last long. 

"Yura wouldn't like such an ugly person…"

“Of course. If Shin-ssi's son and Yura were on an uninhabited island alone, Yura still won't look at Shin-ssi's son."

“Then what is Yura doing at the Shin house?"

The gates of the Shin house opened.

"What are you doing at my house?"

An irritated voice was heard. People's eyes focused on the owner of the voice. It was the Shin family's daughter. People admired her.

"Wow… She's acting like that towards Yura."

"That… Even entertainers on TV seem ugly next to Yura…" 

"The two people look like a picture."

“Maybe Yura is here to see her. Is it strange for beautiful people to hang out together?"

"That's right."

No one was thinking calmly. They were half out of their mind as they spoke.

'Noisy.'

They attempted to take photos. Sehee felt burdened and brought Yura into the house.

“Come in."

“Thank you.”

“Now, what is your purpose for coming here?" Sehee asked with curiosity as she locked the gate.

Yura looked at the small garden planted with camellias and replied with a smile.

"I came to see Youngwoo-ssi."

“…”

Sehee didn't feel good. She didn't hide her hostility.

"Why is a great person like you trying to meet Oppa? In the first place, how do you know him? What is your relationship?"

Yura was a genius. But that didn't apply to relationships. She responded without realizing the meaning behind Sehee's questions. “I met Youngwoo-ssi while playing Satisfy. I got friendly with him while playing lovers."

“Playing lovers?"

"It was a very short, but fun game."

Sehee no longer heard Yura's voice. Only the word 'lovers' went through her mind.

'Oppa said he was playing hard to make money, but he is actually flirting inside a game? I have been busy studying for his sake and never even held a man's hand.'

Sehee's complexion changed. She was so irritated that tears filled her eyes.

***

“I originally planned to enhance Failure and my armor but…"

Grid knew what he had to do. He had no intention of relying on his existing items. He learned from the Awakened Guardian of the Forest that his defense wasn't sufficient, even if he was wearing a legendary armor set. Grid was planning to use his class effect of 'increased probability of item enhancement' in order to strengthen Failure and his armor.

'I want to use these items for as long as possible… Even if it costs a lot of money, it's better to take the risk. I have to buy all the enhancement stones in the auction house.'

But before that, he needed to make Vantner's armor.

"I can't postpone it any longer…"

Thanks to his quest, the marriage ceremony, and the Guardian of the Forest raid, the armor had been delayed for nearly two months. Grid didn't have the heart to delay it any longer. He looked at the method to make the Wave Armor.

"Good good."

The Wave Armor was indeed a great item. In particular, the first option gave an excellent defense effect.

‘It's less than the Holy Light Armor.'

The default defense of the Holy Light Armor was better than Wave Armor. The Holy Light Armor also reduced physical damage by 40% and magic damage by 50%. Considering the other options and set item effects, the Holy Light Armor was actually a few times better than the Wave Armor. However, the Holy Light Armor was limited to 'Franz,' so it was like an exclusive item for Grid.

'If I want to sell armor, the Wave Armor is better.'

Once all the guild members had their items, he would produce a large amount of Wave Armor and sell them to rankers. Grid was excited about acquiring the Wave Armor production method for free.

Ttang! Ttang!

The hammering sound was light. Grid was enthusiastic about producing it and worked with a high degree of concentration.

After approximately three hours.

Vantner came looking for him. Grid felt his presence but kept hammering.

"What, Mister? Didn't you say you were going to pray?"

Vantner scratched his head. “I want to watch my armor being finished… Heheh, is it okay if I watch?"

Vantner had been waiting for almost two months, so he was very excited. Grid understood Vantner's anticipation.

"It's fine if you are quiet. Sit over there and watch."

“Thank you. I'll be praying to the gods that it's a legendary item."

Vantner fell to his knees. Then he joined both hands together and really started to pray. It reminded Grid of Cassus when he made the Divine Shield.

'The Vatican is stable…'

There was no news that a new pope had been elected.

'Didn't I forget to seal Isabel's spear? Perhaps Isabel will die and it's my fault? I'm sorry… Well, one day she will come for it to be sealed.'

Grid started concentrating on hammering again.

Ttang! Ttang!

The tempered black iron and mithril steel plates on the anvil were gradually assembled in the shape of armor. Vantner's excitement soared as he prayed.

'Please…! Please let it be finished with a legendary rating…! I'm praying to all the gods in the world! Please please please let it be a legendary rating!'

As his prayer was reaching its peak…

"This… My sister is calling."

Then Grid's hammering suddenly stopped?

"Huh? What?”

Vantner was confused as he failed to identify the new situation. Grid put his hammer and the armor he was making back into his inventory.

“I’m sorry. My sister is calling me, so I have to go."

Grid thought it sounded urgent.

"…?"

Vantner doubted his ears. He thought Grid was playing around. But it wasn't a joke.

[The guild member 'Grid' has closed his connection.]

“…”

Grid disappeared from in front of him.  Vantner stared at the flames in the furnace for a long time before screaming.

"You bastard! You are deliberately playing with meeee!"

“It's noisy, so get out."

“Ugh… Uwaaaack!"

Vantner was kicked out by Khan and ran to the hunting grounds. Then he swung his axes at monsters while thinking about Grid.

OG: 

Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.

Chapter 149

–Oppa, come out! Quickly!

"What's going on?" Youngwoo received contact from outside and hurriedly emerged from his capsule. "Sehee?"

This was the first time Sehee prompted him to log out since he had started making money in Satisfy. How urgent was the situation for her to do something so unusual?

‘Perhaps it's a robbery?'

Youngwoo had a timid nature. 

He was four times as affected by horror movies when compared to normal people, and he couldn't walk alone at night unless he was drunk. He panicked whenever he looked into the eyes of someone who was slightly scary. If a burglar entered his home, he would think about fleeing rather than protecting the house. 

But!

'Now it's different.'

He had lived through all the suffering, and his confident was currently soaring due to his endless successes. In the first place, he would've been courageous if it was for his family.

Snap.

Youngwoo opened the closed door and shouted, "What bastard dares? I will kill anyone who puts their hands on my sister!"

He would protect Sehee, even if the burglar was armed with a knife! Then Youngwoo stiffened like a stone statue.

“Hello.”

"…Eh?"

Youngwoo was stunned. Rather than a robber, a familiar beauty was inside his house.

"Don't you really care for your sister?" The beauty said with a smile.

She was sitting facing the flushed Sehee. Sehee was happy, but she spoke as curtly as possible, "Oppa, what? What did you imagine? Anyway, I'm not involved in this. Can you not advertise yourself as a sis-con?"

Finally, Sehee looked at the beauty with a winner's expression. 'There is no room for you between a brother and sister.' She seemed to be saying. The beauty smiled at Sehee like she was cute.

“What…?"

On the other hand, Youngwoo was stunned and rubbed his eyes several times. Then he repeatedly confirmed the beautiful woman who was sitting across from Sehee.

'Why is she in my house?'

Yura. Why was the jewel of South Korea in a shabby place like this? It didn't seem real.

'I don't know why she's here, but she's really pretty.'

Yura was wearing a pale yellow jacket over a V neck t-shirt that revealed her collarbone. She had good posture, confident eyes, delicate gestures and clear pronunciation. Her overall impression was that of a noblewoman.

Approximately two seconds. That was how long Youngwoo lost his spirit to Yura before shaking it off. He might be deceived by external factors, but his feelings towards Yura weren't so good. He shook his head and moved towards the sofa. He sat down next to Sehee and faced Yura.

"Why did you come to my house? By the way, don't you know too much about me? Are you a stalker?"

Yura's eyes narrowed.

'He has changed.' The Shin Youngwoo who she met on the way to the alumni reunion would've shrunk back from her. He acted like a sinner and couldn't even look her properly in the eyes. But now he was different. He was dignified instead of shrinking back, and he gazed straight into her eyes.

"You look like a completely different person."

“I hope you mean it in a positive manner."

Even his manner of speaking was different. Yura smiled and replied, “I like the current you."

'She likes it?'

Yura was one of the best beauties on Earth, and was powerful and successful at the same time. Such a great woman said she liked the current him, so he couldn't help feeling joy.

'The glory of my family… No, no. It isn't good to be in the heart of such a strange woman.'

Yura had a stalker temperament, so Youngwoo replied to her as coldly as possible. "I don't want to be in your heart."

Yura wasn't fazed. She looked at Youngwoo's whole body.

"You have gained weight. It's really good compared to before. Your basic skeleton is good, so you look nice."

It was true. In his debt-ridden days, he couldn't feel the pleasure of eating full meals. He played games all day, skipped meals and didn't exercise, so he was underweight. But now that he was wealthy, he ate all types of delicious foods. 

He enjoyed food like a gourmet, and got the idea that he wanted to live a long life to enjoy his riches. He sometimes jogged with Sehee in the morning, and before he knew it, he reached a normal weight.

Compared to his previous appearance, he was now slightly above average? It was a huge development.

"I feel like I can depend on you right now.'

"What?" Youngwoo was embarrassed by Yura's remark. "What is it? Tell me clearly. You, why did you come to someone else's house? I don't like this situation. Quickly cut to the chase."

‘Well done Oppa!'

Sehee was delighted as she watched the two people. Unbelievably, Yura seemed to be one-sidedly following her brother. Meanwhile, her brother was indifferent to Yura. Why was a woman that the world admired so obsessed with her brother, and why was her brother treating Yura like this? 

Sehee honestly couldn't believe it, but she still enjoyed watching her brother's attitude. "I will prepare some tea."

Her brother was trying to dump a woman. Sehee found this hilarious and smiled as she headed towards the kitchen.

Then Yura finally cut to the chase, "I would like you to participate in the national competition as a representative of South Korea."

"Eh?"

What was she saying? Youngwoo subtly reacted and Yura explained the situation.

“This is an unofficial offer from the South Korean government. They want me to set up a national team so that South Korea can achieve a good score in the upcoming national competition that is starting May 1st and will last four days."

Yura was one of the top 5 rankers in Satisfy. She was a global star, so it wasn't strange that she had a link with the government.

“I understand the matter, but why me? Don't you tend to overestimate me?”

“I am convinced that you have the first hidden epic class."

The second epic class was known to be obtained by Agnus while the third epic class was Katz. Only the first epic class hadn't been revealed yet. Youngwoo was aware that the first epic class was the 'Duplicator' Euphemina, but Yura didn't know this. Youngwoo had survived her strongest magic in the past, so she misunderstood and thought he had an epic class.

“As you know, South Korea was a powerhouse in games decades ago. In most game competitions, South Korea's professional gamers and teams won the championship, while the rankers in all RPG games were Korean. But that is just the glory of the past… Koreans aren't doing well, especially in Satisfy."

"I have read about it before… Koreans don't have a physical presence?"

"As it happens, yes. It is a problem facing all Asians in general."

Sehee misunderstood the conversation from the kitchen and came out quietly. She sat on one side so that she wouldn't interfere with the conversation. Yura thanked Sehee for the tea and continued.

“The South Korean government wants to regain some of the glory of the past through this national competition. Right now, the gaming industry is competitive. The South Korean government wants to revive our competitive gaming power… In other words, they want to build the image of a country powerful in Satisfy."

"They want to obtain a good record in the national competition?"  

“Yes, but it's really hard."

"Why? Aren't you 5th on the unified rankings? One person can participate in three events in the national competition. Isn't it enough for you two participate in three events and earn three gold medals?”

This was the first time that the national competition was being held, so only eight countries were participating. Earning three gold medals would be enough to enter the top rankings. Youngwoo thought it was simple, but reality wasn't so clear.

"There are seven people stronger than me in PvP, and boss raid and labyrinth breakthrough aren't my specialities. The production related competitions are for production classes only, so they are out of the question."

“…”

"The pet marathon will end up being between drakes, but there is no Korean user who owns a drake, so we have to give up on that. The remaining events are the siege, target processing, sword drawing and treasure hunt. Among them, the only one where I can win a gold medal is target processing. The siege is also my specialty, but it is difficult to obtain a medal because the Korean team is too lacking."

Youngwoo, who had been listening quietly, finally asked a question, “You, don't you seem useless?"

“…”

Youngwoo casually stabbed her in a sore spot. Yura eyebrows' twitched before she started frowning. Youngwoo continued without caring.

"Is this true? No, why are there seven people stronger than you? Aren't you 5th on the unified rankings? Shouldn't there only be four people stronger than you? In addition, you are the Eighth Servant so you should've obtained special powers. I thought you were strong enough to be one of Satisfy's three pillars?"

Yura recovered her cool and explained.

"It's true that I've obtained the status of Eighth Servant. By sacrificing my divine power stat to God Yatan, I can acquire new dark spells and my combat abilities have risen dramatically. But the world is huge. The rankings aren't the only measure of strength. In fact, you aren't a ranker. Given the number of unlisted rankers like you, there are probably at least 10 people stronger than me."

"Hrmm… Who are the people stronger than you right now?"

Yura listed them without hesitation. “1st ranked Kraugel. 2nd ranked Zibal. 3rd ranked Chris. 7th ranked Agnus. 8th ranked Hurent. 11th ranked Bondre. 15th ranked Hao. That's it."

“I know that Agnus has an epic class, but the the 8th, 11th and 15th ranked?"

"Yes. Their levels are lower than mine. But they are monsters in combat. Although they are unimpressive compared to Kraugel."

"Is Kraugel that great?"

"I have seen him hunting many times and he is beyond common sense. He is a person who draws out the maximum result with minimal movements at all times because his field of view is large and he can accurately calculate things like damage, skill cooldowns, as well as reading the pattern of movements and countering. People call me a genius, but Kraugel has several times more talent for the game."

"Wow… He sounds amazing."

He said so, but Youngwoo was thinking differently. So what if he is excellent at these things?

'It is nothing in front of the power of items.'

The truth of RPG games was items.  As Youngwoo was ridiculing Kraugel, Yura asked him politely.

“I need your strength as the first epic class. Please participate in the national competition and demonstrate your skills. The government has promised high incentives if you win a medal, so it won't be bad for you."

Youngwoo's ears pricked as he heard the word 'incentives' and he was troubled for a moment.

'I want to participate… But it will be annoying if it is revealed that I have a legendary class… Ah, perhaps?'

Young asked Yura, who was waiting for an answer with a serious posture. "Is it possible to participate while hiding my ID?"

"You can't. Your identity must be thoroughly proven to enter the competition."

It was expected. Youngwoo changed the question. “Then what about the pet marathon? Is it possible for inanimate objects to participate?"

“… Inanimate objects?"

"An inanimate pet."

Pets were pets. Pets. Animals. In other words, a living creature. But inanimate?

“An inanimate object isn't a pet."

“The inanimate objects have an ego. They absolutely obey commands."

Inanimate objects with an ego?

"Is it like the golems made by great magicians?"

“The concept is roughly like that…" 

"Roughly?"

“Anyway, the pet marathon is basically a competition between drakes. They will bite at all the competition until the destination is reached. My pet doesn't have the concept of stamina, so it can tease other pets and win the marathon. I will win the gold medal. The condition is that I don't appear before the public."

"Huh?"

"Pretend that my pet is your pet. Don't worry, I will pilot it. Of course, all benefits that you receive for the gold medal will be mine. Okay?"

“…I honestly don't care about credit. Do you have a pet that is equivalent to a high grade golem with an ego?"

“If you don't believe me then go home and connect to Satisfy. I will show you."

"Okay. I will connect and send you a whisper."

Yura got up. She told Sehee that the tea was delicious and headed for the front door. Youngwoo opened the front door out of courtesy. Then Yura gazed at him and gave him belated news.

"There is something you should know. By now, Bairan Village should be ruined."

"What?"

“Neberius, the Fourth Servant of the Yatan Church, has determined the coordinates of Bairan Village due to the spies he sent. Using Mass Teleport, he has led a large army, including the Fifth Servant Balak, to invade Bairan Village. The Tzedakah Guild is either already wiped out or on the brink of annihilation."

“…”

Yura raised a finger and pointed it at Youngwoo's heart. “Didn't I say that I wouldn't kill you when war broke out between the Yatan Church and the Tzedakah Guild? This time I have paid off my debt."

'It can't be.'

Youngwoo checked the time. It had been 40 minutes or so since he logged out from Satisfy. That was two hours within Satisfy.

"Did you time your visit with the Yatan invasion?"

"Yes. You said you didn't care about getting caught up in the war. Isn't this good?"

“…I'm not sure."

It was annoying. In the first place, his relationship with the Tzedakah Guild didn't require him to get involved in wars. Youngwoo was a blacksmith of the Tzedakah Guild, not a soldier.

"Then I'm going now."

"Wait."

"What?"

Youngwoo stopped Yura before she was about to leave.

“The Fourth Servant… Does he have the ability to give God Yatan's blessing?"

Yura shook her head. “Only the First Servant can give God Yatan's blessing. Why? Do you have a quest?"

"What if I do? Can you help?"

"It's hard. I am the Eighth Servant, but I haven't met the First Servant. And aren't you hostile to the Yatan Church in the first place?"

"Indeed… I understand."

Yura left. Youngwoo immediately returned to his capsule and logged into Satisfy.

{Shit! Kill, the killing doesn't end!}

{Faker's group, we are facing Neberius. His magic will be sealed when we draw his attention.}

{This is Toban. Balak is so strong that I can't last much longer. Where is the support from Regas and Pon?}

{The senior followers are focusing on Pon and Regas. I'm supporting with magic, but it seems hard for them to leave.}

There was an uproar in the guild chat window. The situation was so dire that few people noticed Grid logging in. 

{Ah… How rotten. Being Jishuka's protector is very arduous. If only Grid made my armor… Damn.}

It was Vantner. Grid smiled widely.

"You can play an active role if you have armor?"

Certainly, only Vantner's weapons were good. It wasn't just Vantner. Not surprisingly, many of Satisfy's rankers were armed with items not suitable for their level due to a lack of top quality items. Grid was one of the few people who could overcome this scarcity.

"I will deliver the armor."

Grid opened his inventory. Then he pulled out the Legendary Blacksmith's Hammer and the Wave Armor that was on the verge of completion. The guild had endured the enemy's ambush far longer than Yura predicted, but he still initiated a quick and deliberate hammering.

OG: 

Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.

Chapter 150

There were various hunting grounds for level 100~200 users in the vicinity of Bairan Village. Thanks to that, there was a steady floating population of users. However, the population was small, so the development speed was slow and there was the big city Winston in the area, so users were reluctant to live in Bairan Village. 

The number of residents, including NPCs and users, was only around 500 people.

But!

The event effect of Grid and Lady Irene's marriage meant that Bairan Village was enjoying a boom. Over the past week, a large number of people moved in and there were now around 5,000 people in Bairan Village. The Tzedakah Guild used their funds to hire technicians in the north to quickly build homes and facilities, as well as experts in various fields. Thus, the village was rapidly developing.

"It's a completely different scale from when I came last month."

"Yes. There were only a few small houses and stores, and now there are big buildings?"

The users who visited Bairan after a long time were impressed. Hundreds of workmen were setting up buildings, making it a spectacular sight. Once all the buildings were completed, it seemed like Bairan could be called a city.

"Despite the rapid development, the security is excellent."

“This is managed by the Tzedakah Guild. What crazy person would mess around with the Tzedakah Guild?" 

"I'm envious of the Tzedakah Guild… Don't they have the best estate among all the guilds? They will be sitting on a cushion of money very quickly."

“This is all thanks to Lady Irene's marriage. The marriage happened with exquisite timing for the Tzedakah Guild." 

"Who's her husband?"

“How should I know? Probably some noble."

The streets were flooded with people, despite the fact that most users were at the hunting grounds. If NPCs were included, there were approximately 2,000 people always in residence.

"Eh? What's that?”

"I's terrific magic power."

Among the users doing their business, the high level magicians turned their attention to the sky. The Tzedakah Guild had built high buildings in Bairan. Magic power was being generated at the tallest spire of the castle that stood in the middle of the village.

At first, the scale seemed small, but rapidly expanded. Then the identity of the magic was determined. It was the precursor to a mass teleport.

"Wow… Isn't that only available for third advancement magicians?"

"What is this? An event?"

“Oh, right! It's an event!"

"Kyah! what is this?"

It was amazing. Hundreds of rays of light were fired from the movement gate and fell like a meteor towards different part of the village. The users were excited because they thought it was a special event in connection with the national competition. But their cheers turned to screams in seconds. 

“The infidels, punish them in the name of God!"

“Show the fools the greatness of God Yatan!"

Kwaang! Kukwakwang!

The identity of the people who fell from the rays of light were the Yatan believers. There were more than 1,000 of them. Black magic was used everywhere, instantly filling Bairan Village with poison fog.

“H-Hik…!”

"Aaaaack! H-Help me!"

The buildings that the Tzedakah Guild invested time and money in were eroded in an instant. The pretty flowers and green trees blooming on the streets became black and corrupted.  There were fires everywhere and blood flowed like a river, making it like hell itself.  

"What the hell is going on?"

The average level of  the users in Bairan Village was 140. As of February 20XX, Satisfy's users had an average level of 93, which meant that users in Bairan were fairly high levelled.  However, the Yatan followers had a minimum level of 160. Around 1,000 such people appeared simultaneously, as well as 200 high ranking elders that were at least level 200.

“Don’t fight! You will just die if you fight!"

“Damn! What is this?"

Of the 2,000 people residing in Bairan Village, only half of them were users. The other half were NPCs that lacked combat capabilities.

"This is divine punishment!"

"Kyaaaaak!"

“Die! Infidels!"

“Ugh!”

It was a sudden raid. The Yatan Church' followers were overwhelming. The NPCs died in an instant while the users went on the defensive.

"Shit! Logout!"

"I will leave as well!"

The users who were already attacked by the followers weren't allowed to log out, because they were judged to be in combat, but the other users logged out quickly. Thus, the number of users fighting against the Yatan followers was less than 300.

"Wah…"

"How rotten! We are outnumbered! Outnumbered!"

The 1,000 Yatan followers fought. They attacked everyone they saw, regardless if they were NPCs or users.

"Save the people!"

Helplessness! A force that swept everything away! The victims grew as the Yatan believers were like surging waves. But the one-sided damage didn't last long. It was thank to the Tzedakah Guild's excellent response.

“What? Someone dares attack in my area? Kyaaack~ spit!"

Toon was easily controlled by Jishuka due to his simple nature. He was head of security in Bairan Village and led the knights and soldiers.

“All of you protect the people. Kyaaack~ spit!"

He ordered the knights and soldiers, before spitting out of habit and jumping into the enemies alone. The Yatan followers? They were just a joke in front of a rare class who was 35th on the unified rankings, 'Beasts of Prey' Toon.

“King of the Beasts!"

Toon crossed his long arms equipped with wristblades and used a skill. Then his body changed into a lion. He was almost twice as large as an ordinary male lion.

“Kuang!"

“Heok!"

"Aaaaack~!"

The Yatan followers started to scream. Every time the enormous lion's paws were swung, bones would break. In addition, the fangs chewed on skulls, killing the believers.

“Shackles of darkness will press on your body!"

While their peers were being attacked, the elders used black magic to summon magic shackles. Then they tied up the body of the great lion.

“Lord of Heaven!"

Toon was unable to endure the dozens of shackles and used another skill. Then his body became smaller and turned into an eagle. The shackles became too loose and Toon escaped through the gap. Then he descended from the sky and his beak pierced the head of a follower. At the same time, he changed into a lion and roared.

"Kuweeeeeoh!"

"Kiyaaaaak!"

Dozens of believers had blood pouring from their ears as they sat down. Toon attacked the necks of the people in pain and they turned into light.

“Kuhahahaha! Rejoice! Fighting is fun!"

“Mister Toon… His personality is strange, but his skills are great."

On the walls. Laella, the 2nd ranked mixed magician, stared blankly at Toon who was facing the enemies alone before grasping her orb. It was the Dark Magic Orb that was acquired after the Malacus raid. Laella amplified her magic by borrowing its power and fired magic towards the Yatan followers surrounding the soldiers.

“Wrath of the Red Witch."

Kakakakak!

A powerful pillar was fired in a straight line. The bodies of the believers were instantly burned. The soldiers were saved and thanked Laella. Then they moved and started to save the people.

The east gate.

“Hrmm, are you the cream of the crop?"

Vantner, who had been hunting with a grudge against Grid, ran over after receiving the command. He saw three users dying in front of him.

“Go to hell and become God Yatan's eternal servant!"

The elders of the Yatan Church wore black robes and were shouting at the users. Vantner rushed forward and wielded his twin axes.

"Keook!" 

The bodies of the believers were cut in half and they turned into grey light. The saved users were thrilled.

"Thank you!"

“The number one guardian knight, you protected us! I will boast about it on the Internet!"

“You're as strong as rumored, Vantner!"

“Hehe, it isn't such a big deal… Huh?"

Vantner had suffered for a while due to Grid treating him as an insignificant person, so he was pleased about being praised by the users. He was scratching his bald head and laughing when he found Jishuka on the roof of a three-storey building.

Three Yatan elders were approaching behind her while she was busy shooting at the believers. Unlike the ordinary believers, they were wearing robes of different colors.

'High ranking believers!'

Vantner moved quickly. Then he successfully saved Jishuka, who expressed her disapproval.

“Aren't you late?"

Jishuka's white teeth contrasted with her tanned skin. Vantner gave her a thumbs up and shouted, “Leave it to me and just kill all of them!"

“Okay.”

Swaeek!

Truly an expert archer. He couldn't help admiring her marksmanship every time he saw it. The arrow flew 100m and pierced a follower who was about to murder some residents. Then she fired towards the roof of another building and turned five people chanting a spell into a skewer with only one arrow.

"This is the basics."

Jishuka was satisfied with her abilities.

"Magicians! Kill the magicians!"

Five high ranking believers moved at once. Their targets were Laella and Zednos, who continued to cast magic from the walls. Then a cold voice was heard in their ears.

“You should always watch your back.”

"…!"

The believers screamed. Someone was behind them?

"Suddenly…? Keok…!"

"Cough!"

Faker. He slit the throats of the five high ranking followers. Blood poured from their throats and the believers collapsed.

"Next…"

Sururuk.

Faker turned his gaze to one side and disappeared using his Stealth skill.

'I don't need to worry about the others.'

The north gate.

A boy with a pretty appearance like a girl stood there. He listened to the screams coming from all directions and moved to one side.

Inside a burning mansion. There were people present.

"S-Shit…! What is this? Does it make sense to come to this village, only to die? This is truly unfair!"

“All my hard earned experience will drop…"

“Why do I have to die in this village? Please help…"

Four high ranking elders were driving six users into a corner. The users were seriously injured and about to die, so they were crying or begging for their lives.

Tadat!

Ibellin's running speed increased. He moved through the open door and jumped on a chair on one side. He fell between the users and believers. Then he pulled out a flamberge that was like the thorny stem of a rose.

"You alone?"

"Who are you?"

Ibellin replied to the believers, "Overgeared No.2."

It was the name that Vantner gave him. Recently, Vantner had been sarcastically calling Pon Overgeared No.1 and Ibellin Overgeared No.2. Ibellin loved this name.

Seokeok!

The strongest flamberge, the Thorn of Deep Grievance was wielded. The followers reacted quickly and avoided a deep injury.

“This wound… Heok?"

A follower's face turned blue.  It was became the small cut was bleeding in an unbelievable manner.

"A magic sword!"

The followers retreated, on guard against the Thorn of Deep Grievance. Ibellin didn't let them go. He chased after them persistently.

“It isn't a magic sword. It's just cursed."

Puk! Seokeok!

Due to its distinctive shape, the sword move bizarrely, making it difficult to gauge the scope of the attack. Blood rose like a fountain as screams echoed in the house.

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