Overgeared

Chapter 179

Players were aware of other players.

Hurent was aware that there were six people stronger than him.  Those six were the 1st ranked Kraugel, 2nd ranked Zibal, 3rd ranked Chris, 7th ranked Agnus, 11th ranked Bondre, and 14th ranked Hao. Except for them, there were no players who could beat Hurent in Satisfy.

‘And I will soon go beyond those six people.'

He was the only one. This was his goal. He would eventually get the results he intended.

Class: Aura Master.

* Weapons are meaningless.

*You can control 'Aura.'

* The minimum qualifications to become a sword saint have been achieved.

Title – Sword Saint Candidate – Stage 1 (Transcendent)

* All stats will become 1.3 times greater.

* Quickly detect the target's weakness.

* There is a high probability of predicting the target's movements.

* 'Super Sensitivity' will be opened.

[Aura]

Rating: Epic (Red)

A type of energy that can be controlled. Aura is infinite and always present.

The shape, size and characteristics will depend on the caster's inclination.

The color of the aura will change according to the rating.

The higher the rating, the higher the effectiveness of the aura.

The higher the rating, the greater the size of the aura.

* Aura can't be separated from the caster.

* You can raise the aura rating through training.

[Super Sensitivity Lv. 1 (36.4%)]

All senses will become transcended.

Lv. 1 – Telepathy: You can predict 100% of all your target's behavior within 10m.

* This effect will last for six seconds and will continue for two seconds after the effect has ended.

Skill Mana consumption: All of your current mana.

Skill Cooldown Time: 1 hour.

Grid?

'You aren't my opponent.'

He was able to see all of his target's movements, despite only being at a beginner level. Pagma?

'How stupid.'

According to legend, Pagma was the strongest swordsman. But that was only when Muller was absent. Pagma was named the strongest swordsman after Muller's death. Wasn't Pagma a blacksmith in the first place? How could a blacksmith who swung his sword as a hobby compare to a sword saint?

'Pagma's Descendant is insignificant compared to a sword saint.'

Suuk.

Hurent manifested aura at his fingertips. Then he released it at a huge tree exactly 5m ahead of him.

Seokeok!

The giant tree was cut as soon as the aura touched it. It dealt 4,600 fixed damage, could be released up to 5m, and the shape could freely transform. He also had 'Super Sensitivity,' which allowed him to sense the enemy's movements. It could be said that this was his strongest skill.

Aura Master.

The weakness was that he didn't have powerful attack skills, but that weakness could be overcome by raising his aura rating. No matter how he looked at it, Aura Master was a perfect combat class. It wasn't possible to compare it to Pagma’s Descendant.

"30 seconds…? Hahat~!"

Grid was arrogant just because he had the first legendary class. Hurent laughed as he recalled Grid's 30 second logout remark.

"Newbie."

Grid didn't know. He couldn't understand his subject.

"Prepare to be embarrassed~"

The whole world would be paying attention to the PvP competition held in a while. Hurent was determined to shatter Grid in front of the millions of people watching. Legend? He wouldn't even give Grid a chance.

Grid was nothing. At this moment, Hurent was only wary of Chris and Bondre, who were on the list of PvP participants.

'I will go beyond those two people today.'

Hurent wasn't even looking at Grid.

***

He just had a friendly co-worker relationship with Yura and Jishuka right? Where did he go with the drunken women two days ago?

The reporters flocked like vultures and bombarded Youngwoo with questions. Youngwoo barely managed to escape them and sighed as he reached the waiting room.

“Wow, why are they so terrible? I thought I was going to die."

It wasn’t a joke. Among the reporters, the male ones looked like they wanted to commit murder. Yura and Jishuka. They cursed and hated Youngwoo for having a scandal with both of them. 

Yura handed a tournament table to the pale Youngwoo.

"There are a total of 32 PvP participants. The matches were drawn through a fair lottery."

“The number of participants is surprisingly small."

"It's because individuals are limited to three events. The players prioritize events where they can get gold medals, so the 32 players participating in the PvP are all renowned top rankers."

"Yes." Youngwoo looked at the table. Then he found his ID and was surprised. "Is this really true?"

Yura replied with a worried expression.

"Honestly, I'm really surprised. It's a match between you and Hurent in the round of 32. It's also the opening match. Who would've imagined?"

The big match of the PvP was the confrontation between Grid and Hurent. People around the world were only paying attention to the confrontation between the two. They wondered how big the match would be.

The public became boisterous. The round with 32 participants. It seemed like a miracle that the confrontation between Grid and Hurent was the opening match. The confrontation was now right around the corner.

Who would be the winner? Grid, who said he would logout his opponent in 30 seconds? Or would he be disgraced? Most Koreans wanted Grid to win, while the foreigners were predicting Grid's defeat. The amount bet on the match was astronomical, and the dividend rate for Grid was really high.

"Hurent! Hurent! Hurent!!"

"Grid! Grid!"

"Hurent! Hurent! Hurent!!"

The atmosphere of the stadium was remarkable. The voices cheering for Hurent were way louder than those cheering for Grid. Some people in the crowd were even booing Grid. Yura was worried that Grid's morale would be lowered by the one-sided cheering. But Youngwoo wasn't upset at all.

『 The PvP competition will be held in 20 minutes. All participants should go to the capsule room. 』

The sound of the guide was heard.  Youngwoo got up from his seat and reassured Yura.

“First of all, I don't have much experience with people cheering me on." Conversely, he was familiar with mockery. “The cheering atmosphere has no effect on me. Hurent? I will shatter him in 30 seconds and win the gold medal."

Two days ago, Yura had been worried after seeing Hurent's one sided treatment of Grid. She thought the walls of the world were too high for Youngwoo. But not anymore. She just trusted him.

“Take care."

The most beautiful smile was aimed at Youngwoo.

***

Pearl Island.

In the past, it was an island used by the knight academy of the Bonkost Principality. The giant island that once flourished had now become deserted and desolate. The glory of the past couldn't be found in the 'Lion's Castle' standing at the center of the island.

All the facilities, including the walls, were destroyed, and the garden devastated. There seemed to be ghosts hiding behind the broken windows of the castle. The long forgotten place shrouded in spectacular views was shown on the massive screens set up in Olympic Station.

That's right. This was the stage of the duel.

『 The PvP tournament is heating up the last day of the National Competition! 』

“Waaaaahhhhh!”

The hundreds of thousands of spectators cheered as the commentator shouted. It wasn't just them. The viewers all over the world were excited as well. Who was the strongest person in the world? How brilliant was their control and skills?

Kraugel and Zibal might not be participating, but there would surely be plenty to see.

–It came! Chicken and beer!

–Two chickens. If 32 people are participating, one chicken won't be enough.

–If each match is 10 minutes, the PvP will last at least a few hours. I have to binge drink today. ㅋ

–It's nonsense. Grid will be knocked out in 30 seconds. The match will finish before the chicken arrives. ㅇㄱㄹㅇ ㅂㅂㅂㄱ

-ㅇㅇㅇ Grid is scheduled to win.

– Wow ㅋㅋ Do you really mean that? You believe Grid's bluff? ;;

–He will logout Hurent in 30 seconds? Crazyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ He was defeated by Hurent in the target processing. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

–Guys. If you are South Korean, then you should support our fellow Korean. Cheer for Grid-nim.

–That’s right. I am anti-Grid because of the matter with Yura and Jishuka. But love is a separate, personal matter.

-Aye! Don't forget that Grid-nim gave our country a gold medal. I am very thankful.

–No, what ㅡ_ㅡ^ a gold medal doesn't matter. What good is it for us if he wins a gold medal? Why should we be thankful? ㅡ_ㅡㅋ

-ㅋㅋ I shudder every time I see Grid being called a hero on TV. How is he a hero just because he won one gold medal? ㅋㅋ

–Isn't it natural to praise athletes who win a gold medal for their country? Would you say such things about Olympic athletes?

–Well anyway, Grid doesn't matter. In a few minutes, he'll be logged out by Hurent.

–You scum… I bet 4 million won on Grid… My whole fortune… Now I'm dying of tension. I might shit out blood in the morning…

–Oh my god ;; you bet on Grid? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Wow ㅋㅋ 4 million won on Grid? ㅋㅋㅋ Isn't Hurent certain to win? ㅋㅋㅋ You're just throwing your money into the trash.

–But the dividend rate is 3.2. If Grid wins, that 4 million won will triple.

-That only matters if he wins…

Even on the Korean internet sites, there weren't many people who thought Grid would win. Surprisingly, many netizens thought that Grid would be the first to be eliminated.

And.

『 The players are entering! 』

The broken Lion Castle. In a desolate garden, a black-haired Asian man and brown-haired Westerner appeared. It was the moment when Grid and Hurent met, after attracting worldwide attention for the last three days.

As hundreds of millions of people watched, they finally clashed.

『 Now I will announce the opening of the PvP match! It has started! 』

“Waaahhhhhhhh!”

The shouts of the crowd were vividly transmitted through the TV.

『 Will Grid win as the Korean people wish? 』

The commentator relayed in a loud voice. Youngwoo's family gulped in front of the TV. They were earnestly praying for their son and brother to win.

And Youngwoo. No, Grid started his sword dance.

"Pagma's Swordsmanship."

“Oh my~ you are using your slow paced skill again?"

Hurent clicked his tongue and attacked Grid in the gap exposed.

Syuok!

The golden blades flew to protect Grid, but Hurent's ability to control aura was very delicate. Hurent was already aware of the presence of the golden blades and responded calmly, accurately avoiding the wall formed by the blades to hit Grid.

[You have dealt 4,600 damage to the target.]

'Good, good.'

He would trample on Grid step by step. He knew the skills Grid possessed. The range of Kill, Link and Wave wasn't that far, so they wouldn't be a threat as long as he kept an appropriate distance.

The ranged skill Transcended Link was somewhat annoying, but it had a long cooldown time of at least 15 minutes. Hurent thought he would be able to withstand one bombardment if he focused his aura on defense.

However…

"Restraint."

"…?!"

It was a completely different skill that wasn't shown in Bairan or the target processing event. Hurent paled as he realized it. He was astonished to see the notification window in front of him.

[You have been overwhelmed by the enemy's spirit. Your actions are constrained for three seconds.]

'What is this…!?'

His body was stiff and hard to control properly. Grid approached from 5m away and his body instinctively retreated. However, he couldn't open up a distance. Grid took a few steps in the amount of time it took for Hurent to take one step back.

Two seconds. Grid narrowed the distance in an instant and unfolded a new sword dance. Hurent focused all his aura on defense.

[Your defense has increased by 150%.]

[A shield that will absorb 5,000 damage has been created.]

'I can endure it once…!'

Hurent's thoughts didn't last long.

"Kill."

Puok!

[You have absorbed 5,000 damage.]

[You have suffered 68,300 damage.]

[You have died.]

"…?"

On various Internet portal sites, the real time search queries were updated to '5 seconds.'

OG: 

Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.

Chapter 180

The last day of the National Competition coincided with a national holiday.

9 a.m.

In spite of the early hour, chicken stores all over the country started to operate. The chicken store owners mobilized their whole family to fry the chickens.

Ddrrrung! Ddrrrung!

The makers didn't matter. The small neighbourhood chicken stores were flooded with orders for a while.

–Please bring me one chicken and three beers at 11 o'clock.

–I want to reserve two chickens for 11 o'clock. And I was busy during the last World Cup, so I will use all my coupons this time.

–One soju and beer. And one roasted chicken. Please! Before 11 o'clock!

-I want… What? You ran out of chicken and there's only salad left? That's okay! I will order from another store!

After a while.

At 11 a.m., the PvP tournament that the world had been waiting for finally opened. The chicken stores made more than 10 times their normal revenue during the National Competition! They shouted at the delivery drivers they hired specifically for this day.

"Go deliver!"

Buoong!

Every city in the country. The foreign tourists who came to South Korea for the National Competition saw a remarkable sight. In many places, the roads were filled with bikes!  The delivery drivers' bikes were equipped with a delivery crate and the chicken store sticker attached to them, making the foreigners stunned.

“Don't Koreans always eat rice?"

“It seems to have changed to chicken…"

“Koreans have good physiques despite eating a lot of meat."

And 11 o'clock.

『 The players are entering! 』

"Ohh! It has finally started!"

Family, friends or lovers. They all excitedly sat around a TV at their homes. Then the people who caused a hot topic over the past three days, Grid and Hurent appeared at the Lion's Castle.

“I hope that Grid will win."

“Honestly, considering the target processing, Grid seemed unlikely to win. But I hope he will do his best, even if he loses."

“That’s right, so let's cheer him on."

"I don't care about the experts' analysis. I am expecting Grid, who has a legendary class, to win."

Ding dong~!

"The chicken has come!"

“Oh, right at 11 o'clock. They have no sense."

Houses with young families and mothers. Houses where friends gathered. Houses belonging to lovers.

『 Now I will announce the opening of the PvP match! It has started! 』

They ran to the porch as the commentator's words were heard from the TV. They received the chicken from the delivery men then dropped their chicken at the ridiculous sight they were greeted with when they came back inside.

『 H-Hurent has been logged out! 』

"…?"

The showdown between the legendary class and the 8th ranked user. How many people predicted that the winner would be Grid? In addition, how many believed that Grid would log out Hurent in 30 seconds as he declared? However…

『 5 seconds…! 』 

“…”

『 In only 5 seconds! Grid has logged out the winning candidate, Hurent! 』 

The baffled commentator shouted belatedly, and hundreds of millions of people responded to the reality. 

“Waaahhhhhhhh!”

The cheering Korean crowd and viewers!

"I can't believe it…!"

The shocked foreign crowd and viewers! The world was in chaos.

[(Breaking) Grid won in 5 seconds.]

[Pagma’s Descendant! The 8th ranked user was logged out in 5 seconds!]

[Grid, he fulfilled his 30 second promise!]

[The United States has received a big impact.]

[Will Grid earn yet another gold medal for South Korea?]

[The 5 second logout legend!]

5 seconds! 5 seconds! 5 seconds! The breaking news continued to highlight the 5 seconds. The Internet real time search terms were dominated by '5 seconds,' 'Grid,' 'Grid's victory,' 'Grid is a scam,' 'Shin Youngwoo,' 'Korean's possible gold medal.'

The netizens were the same.

–G…God Grid.

–God Grid! Forgive us who mocked and condemned you a few seconds ago !ㅠ0ㅠ

– Wow, what is this? It isn't a bug?

-The 8th ranked user was killed ㅡㅡ;;

–Crazy… I really got goosebumps.

–My family's sign ㅇ0ㅇ

-ㅇ0ㅇ? What is that?

–The American community must be buzzing right now ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

–The Chinese forums are filled with words of envy. ㅋㅋ

–The Japanese community is bombarded with conspiracy theories that this is a bug ;;

–So exciting! That Yankee who tore the Korean flag must be shedding tears of blood. ㅋㅋㅋ Praise God Grid.

-3.2 times 4 million won. Congratulations ㅠㅠ

–Actually, I bet 6 million won too ㅋㅋㅋ…ㅠㅠ on Hurent… That bastard.

–I bet 3 million won on Hurent ;; ah, my salary.

–Koreans should've cheered on a Korean… ^^ I bet 15 million won on God Grid… from now on, I will only have confidence in God Grid…

–You are a gambler ㅉㅉ

–I also bet 300,000 won so this is a jackpot ㅎㅎ I've made enough to last me three months. ㅎㅎㅎ

The amount of tens, hundreds, thousands, millions of won were exchanged. It might be a very big amount to somebody. But it could be chewing gum for somebody else. For example, the owner of a big company, a successful freelancer or a Satisfy ranker. They gambled hundreds of million or billions of won. And there were many people who lost.

"I shouldn't have believed in those damn experts…!"

“Call my lawyer and prepare to sue."

A few of the rich people suffered losses that couldn't be ignored. On the other hand.

"Kuahahaha! Amazing! Amazing~!"

"Puhahaha! Grid! I love you!"

Someone's misfortune was another person's luck! The Tzedakah Guild, who'd already made billions of won from Satisfy, hit the jackpot. Those who believed in Grid's victory bet not only their existing assets, but loans from financial institutions as well.

The dividend was 3.2 times what they invested, so they became instant billionaires. Tens of billions of won were gained at once. They could buy yachts, private airplanes, travel with beautiful women, and enjoy the life of a movie star!

But they were Satisfy rankers. Satisfy was much more precious to them than reality.

"Hehe… I have to ask Grid to make me an item with this money."

"I will continue to invest in Grid until he makes me a legendary item."

The gaming fools planned to buy one or two buildings for their future, but they would invest the rest of their funds into Grid.

*** 

『 Not only is he a legendary class, he has one or two ultimate skills. That Kill skill is the ultimate skill of a legendary class. The power of that deadly blow can't be endured. 』

『 Of course, the power of his skill is great, but I'm more interested in that blue greatsword. Looking back at the target processing, didn't Grid use the blue greatsword to logout the rankers? It's clear that the blue greatsword has an excellent performance among legendary items. 』

『 I agree. It is the so called best weapon. It would be nice if Player Grid would reveal the details of the weapon. 』

The experts' analysis was correct. Even though it was a legendary item, the weapons created by Pagma’s Descendant were of a different dimension.

The +9 Failure had an attack power of 1,768~3,682. It was already the best weapon at +0, so after being increased to +9 with a 70% increase in attack power, it was fully OP (overpowered).

Let's compare it to legendary weapons of the same level. The average attack power of a powerful two-handed weapon was around 1,000, so the maximum attack power of the +9 Failure was three times stronger than that. What if 1,800% of that attack power was added due to the level two Kill? 

The users could never endure it. They would just die. 

Grid was inwardly surprised. 'The boss monsters received hundreds of thousands of damage, but for Kill to only deal 68,000 damage to Hurent… He has a lot of defense. He wasn't just bragging.'

An Aura Master didn't need weapons. Thanks to that, Hurent was able to spend more money on armor compared to other users, and he had the highest ranked unique armor. Yet he died in one blow?

“Heok…!"

The logged out Hurent jumped out of the capsule. His complexion was pale, like a person who just had a nightmare. His whole body was sweaty.

'What on earth happened?'

Lauel handed a towel to the confused Hurent.

“You lost.”

“…”

“…”

Hurent couldn't believe it. He had no idea that he would lose to Grid. He gazed absentmindedly and recalled the fight. Then he smiled bitterly.

"Yes… Indeed, that's a legendary class."

His control had been helpless in front of that strength. What was that CC skill that completely restrained his body, despite maintaining a perfect distance of 5m? He wasn't able to control himself and received a linked skill.

He was crushed by strength. Yes, like a fly.

"Legendary skills…"

It was something he didn't have yet. He needed to strengthen the rating of his aura to legendary more quickly through training. Hurent felt motivated instead of frustrated. His expression was refreshed as he wiped at his sweat with the towel.

“Since I have become the loser, the reporters won't bother me for a while. I think I should abandon other activities and focus on hunting."

He would only become strong through training.

Lauel gave his personal opinion. “The problem is the blue shark-shaped greatsword that Grid is using. Its performance transcends imagination."

"Yes."

Hurent admitted it. No matter the skill rating, wasn't the damage too high? It was useless without a basic high attack power. Grid's weapon was certainly high class. But why did Lauel say that? Hurent was puzzled as he saw the Lauel looked determined.

"You… Perhaps, are you going to follow Grid?"

Lauel didn't deny it.

"That's correct."

He was sick of the title of rookie. He wanted to quickly jump to the top of the rankers. But he started too late. When he was level 1, the top rankers were already level 180. Talent alone couldn't cover that gap. In order to catch up with them…

“I have seen the power of items through this match."

Lauel was one of the 10 Rookies. Even now, Ibellin of the Tzedakah Guild has set Lauel as his rival.

"I will join the Tzedakah Guild."

“…"

2nd on the unified rankings, Zibal. He had the ambition to occupy all the territories of Satisfy and become Satisfy's ruler. But in order to do that, he needed the strongest players and at the moment, he was eyeing Lauel. He offered shocking treatment to Lauel when inviting him to the guild. However, Lauel was going to turn him down.

“Lauel, didn't the Snake Guild promise you millions of gold? Is it worth rejecting such an astronomical sum to follow Grid?"

Lauel nodded without hesitation. “Don't you now know better than anyone else? You can't ignore the fact that combat sense and control isn't special. The most important aspect of a game is items."

Millions of gold? What would he do with that? No matter how much money he had, he couldn't buy the strongest items. In Satisfy, Grid was the only one who could create the most powerful items. His power was necessary in order for Lauel to become a top ranked player. Basically, Lauel had a great liking towards Grid.

"Items rather than control… I'm envious of Grid, who made me realize the simplicity and greatness of it. I am fascinated by the strength that logged you out in just 5 seconds. I would like to play the game with him. How about you?"

"…"

Zibal also invited Hurent to join his guild. But Hurent had high pride as a sword saint candidate and was reluctant to go under someone else. Therefore, he hadn't responded to Zibal's invitation.

But now.

He experienced Grid's power directly and once he heard Lauel's words, he started to move. In order to become stronger, items were needed. In order to obtain those items…

'There is no answer except for Grid.’

But his pride didn't tolerate it.

"…I'm an Aura Master. The strongest items? They're useless in front of me." Later, his aura would become a legendary rating. "At that time, I will cut down Grid and his blue greatsword."

The next time they met, he would logout Grid before Grid could even use a skill. Hurent vowed. He left the stadium and headed straight to Incheon International Airport. He was ready to return to the US and pour all his efforts into building up his strength.

***

“Amazing.”

The French representative, Bondre. The 11th ranked user considered Grid's skills. No, he marvelled at them. Logging out Hurent in just 5 seconds?  He never even imagined it. But he didn't feel threatened.

“The Restraint and Transcended Link skills are somewhat burdensome."

Bondre's class was an ice mystic. What if he froze the entire ground with overwhelming magic power? Grid's sword dances wouldn't be able to be properly enacted. Pagma's Swordsmanship needed at least four steps to be activated.

Could that guy dance properly on frozen ground? It would be lucky if he didn't fall on his ass.

‘Looking back at the Bairan battle, he has an artifact that can help him fly.'

What if Grid flew up to avoid the ice on the floor? Bondre would feel even more comfortable.

The PvP stage was an island. The atmosphere was filled with moisture. If he froze all that moisture, Grid would be trapped in the sky. The physical constraints of the ice webs meant they couldn't be broken with CC immunity.

'An island is the perfect stage for me. Grid, you can never beat me.'

[Absolute Zero Lv.2 (76.0%)]

Freezes the target and deals a fixed damage of 42,000.

Skill Mana consumption: 50% of your current mana.

Skill Casting Time: 7 seconds.

Skill Cooldown Time: 20 minutes.

It was the ultimate skill he learned from an S-grade magic book. Yura's Divine Punishment that she showed in the target processing looked miserable compared to this. The casting time was incredibly long, so he didn't have many opportunities to use it.

But it was different in a one-on-one duel. If he could completely restrain his opponent's actions, he could use it as a winning card. This was superior in terms of damage compared to Divine Punishment because it was a single target skill.

It was this Absolute Zero skill that made Yura and Hurent lose to Bondre.

'Assuming that Grid is level 290, his health must be… No, it isn't possible even when assuming the worst.'

Grid's health must be 35,000 or less.

“This time you will be the one to die in one blow. Kukukuk…!"

Bondre laughed with joy. He would meet with Grid in the round of 16. He would prove he was the strongest by completely overwhelming Grid, who logged Hurent out in five seconds.

Bondre was confident. Just like Hurent, a few minutes ago.

OG: 

Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.

Chapter 181

Experts also observed that Bondre was likely to win.

『 An ice mystic is a class that specializes in restraints and defense. All attacking skills cause slowness and frost, and certain skills freeze the target entirely. This means it's possible to completely link CCs. 』 

『 It isn't just that. An ice mystic also has tremendous defensive abilities. They can use a wide variety of shielding spells, especially against physical attacks. Perfect CC and superior defense ability. It acts as a perfect counter to a physical dealer class. 』

『 Obviously, there are disadvantages to the class. Their firepower is weak and it isn't popular in hunting and raids. However, a player's health is exceptionally low compared to a monster. A weak firepower doesn't matter in PvP. 』

『 Hrmm… As our friend mentioned, CC is an advantage of an ice mystic. Didn't Grid show perfect immunity to Bubat's CC during the target processing? Isn't Grid immune to all kinds of CC? Then won't Bondre's CC skills be sealed? 』

『 That isn't the case. Even if Grid is immune to CCs, he can't free himself from the ice. 』

『 Why? 』

『 If Bondre uses something like 'Ice Prison' or 'Ice Spider Web' to physically block his path, CC resistance is meaningless. Grid will become trapped in a narrow cage and the target of the famous 'Absolute Zero.' 』

『 Are you saying he will disable Grid by limiting the space? 』

『 That's right. In particular, it should be noted that the stage of the PvP is an island. In an area with a lot of water, an ice magician's magic power and casting speed will increase by 20%. Isn't Bondre strongest in water? It's hard to imagine he will be defeated. 』

『 Victory or defeat doesn't matter. We should just rejoice over getting to appreciate the beautiful and famous Ice Spider Web. 』

Ice Spider Web was a very effective, but colorful magic. The magic that shaped the webs froze all moisture in the atmosphere and completely restrained all objects in its range.  The target would become trapped in the spider web that came from all four directions and become pure prey. They couldn't lift a finger because there was no space to move.

Three months ago, Bondre was able to win a PvP competition hosted by JIN, a leading Japanese company, because of the Ice Spider Webs. He completely overwhelmed Katz, JIN's successor and the third epic class.

“That’s right, class isn't important. Bondre is a normal class, but he trampled on an epic class? He doesn't have to be afraid, even if his opponent has a legendary class."

“Bondre is a smart and solid player. Unlike Hurent, I believe that he can beat Grid."

Most of the French agreed with the opinion of the experts. They didn't doubt Bondre's victory. There was a basis for their faith. In fact, Bondre had never been defeated in battle. He wasn't called '100 Matches 100 Victories' Bondre for no reason.

But the reaction of the people apart from the French were divided.

"I no longer believe the words of the experts."

"Yes. Didn't they say that Hurent would unconditionally win against Grid, and the result was the exact opposite?"

"But it's true that Bondre is strong. He is famous as an undefeated legend…"

“Certainly, Bondre's level isn't as high as Hurent's level. Can't Grid beat Bondre? I'm looking forward to it."

The Korean netizens also started to discuss it.

–100 Matches 100 Victories Bondre… Indeed, this time it will be tough for Grid.

–God Grid will win.

–Bondre is a famous ranker known for his clever plays. Have you forgotten how he fooled all the other rankers to win the labyrinth breakthrough? Grid already showed Restraint in the battle against Hurent, so he will be thoroughly attacked by Bondre.

–Won't God Grid unconditionally win if he manages to approach?

–An ice mystic is about stiffness. If he installs several layers of ice barriers and shields, Grid won't be able to use a skill. Then Hurent will counterattack when Grid can't use skills.

–How will he approach in the first place? To be honest, an ice mystic is a scam. Although the speed of hunting is slow, so it's difficult to level up.

–But Bondre is ranked 11th.

–That means Bondre is really skilled. On the other hand, Grid has all his items.

–People are acting the same again.

–Didn't you say that Grid couldn't beat Hurent? But the result? Grid won in 5 seconds. Don't pretend that you know everything.

–Shut up and praise God Grid.

"He seems to be facing a strong opponent this time."

Youngwoo's parents couldn't hide their anxious expressions. The experts on the TV were predicting their son's defeat.

Sehee reassured her parents. “Oppa will win again.”

Even before the confrontation with Hurent, people around the world said that her brother wouldn't win. But the result? Her brother won in only 5 seconds. Sehee believed that her brother would win again.

'All the time and passion that brother has poured into Satisfy…'

Sehee didn't know anything about Satisfy. But it was hard to think that her brother, who spent all his time in Satisfy, would be defeated by others.

'Isn't that right? Oppa. Just win.'

Her brother had been ignored by others, and now he was being acknowledged by many people all over the world. Sehee's heart was happy. She was proud of her brother.

***

The Korean team's waiting room.

Yura was nervous. After Youngwoo defeated Hurent, he didn't return to the waiting room, but went somewhere else.

'I need to give Youngwoo-ssi advice…'

Bondre was a completely different style of opponent from Hurent. She had been directly defeated by him. Youngwoo had logged out Hurent in just five seconds. This was a phenomenal record, but she was worried he would become careless after it.

'If he's trapped in an ice prison or web, there will be no room to swing his sword.'

Youngwoo's greatswords were at least 3m in length. Greatswords weren't a weapon capable of being swung in a tight space. It was the end once he was trapped. The sword wouldn't be able to swing, he wouldn't be able to break the wall of ice and he would eventually become the victim of Absolute Zero.

'He needs to end the match before Bondre uses his ice prisons and webs.'

Yura wanted to pass this on to Youngwoo. But Youngwoo didn't pick up his phone and she couldn't give him advice because he was missing.

'If he's careless…'

As moment Yura was worrying…

Youngwoo was meeting a person in a secret place.

“My name is Rail Smith. My ID in Satisfy is Lauel."

The person who introduced himself was too young to be called a man, but too mature to be called a boy. He was estimated to be in his late teens. He had blond hair and white skin. His eyes were calm and he had stubborn lips. He had a pretty forehead and narrow jaw.  He was so beautiful that he reminded Grid of the main character of a British teen movie.

Youngwoo felt strong hostility towards him.

“So what? Why did you call me here?"

Lauel was confused by the expression on Youngwoo's face and explained. "The Tzedakah Guild… No, not exactly. Please accept me as your subordinate."

Grid knew who Lauel was. It was because Ibellin often talked about Lauel.

'A genius among geniuses.'

The only person who Ibellin considered as a rival. That guy wanted to be Youngwoo's subordinate? Youngwoo made a funny face and asked bluntly, "Why do you want to follow me? Is it because you want me to make you an item?"

"Yes." Lauel also answered honestly.

Youngwoo nodded.

“Okay.”

"Huh?"

Lauel was baffled because Youngwoo agreed so easily. In fact, he thought Youngwoo would be reluctant. Everything he prepared to convince Youngwoo became obsolete.

"The more slaves I have, the better."

“…" Lauel didn't speak Korean perfectly. Therefore, he didn't know the exact meaning of the word 'slave,' but he was sure it meant 'subordinate' based on the context. "Thank you for accepting me. As long as you can give me what I want, I will pledge my loyalty to you forever."

"Yes, yes."

Lauel spoke such words so casually. This guy, there was another person like Huroi.

‘Not bad.’

Recently his minerals finder – Minor, had only been recommending dangerous places to him. For example, Cork Island Dungeon.

'I never thought I would have to fight the great demon Hell Gao when I was just trying to mine a mineral. I need a bodyguard in case that absurd situation occurs again.'

He already had a powerful knight called Jude, but Jude was an NPC. Unlike users, NPCs had a finite life. He was reluctant to take them to dangerous places with him because he was worried about them dying.

However, Lauel was a user. Youngwoo was making a happy expression when Lauel gave advice to him.

"You should be careful of Bondre. Don't give him time to case his ice prisons and webs."

“I don’t know what ice prisons and webs are, but don't they require casting time?"

“…Yes, but it will be difficult to approach him."

Bondre could generate an ice barrier around 1m in diameter in less than 1.5 seconds. Even if Grid advanced while resisting all types of status conditions like slow, frostbite and freeze, he would inevitably be delayed by the barrier.

“By the time you break the ice barrier, Bondre will finish casting his magic."

So what? Ranged skills were the answer.

“If I had to give advice on how to fight…"

Youngwoo waved his hand at Lauel, who was trying to explain the timing to use the Transcended Link skill.

“I will take care of it.”

"Yes."

It would be good to taste frustration at least once. Lauel hoped that after Youngwoo was defeated by Bondre, he would abandon arrogance to become more prudent. He didn't know. Youngwoo had already suffered numerous setbacks.

‘Anyway, I can log out Bondre in 5 seconds.'

Right now, Youngwoo wasn't being arrogant. He knew his strength better than anyone else, so he calmly grasped the situation.

‘I’m the strongest.'

Hurent had referred to boss monsters as fools who just used strength. Boss monsters were strong, but they could be ignored. But what was the reality? The pope, the Awakened Guardian of the Forest, and Hell Gao. Had Hurent ever struggled with big shots like them? Even if he had fought strong boss monsters, had he ever defeated them alone?

'He doesn't understand the subject.'

Youngwoo ignored such a man. Didn't he smash that conceited guy in 5 seconds? It was funnier the more he thought about it.

"Puhuhu." Youngwoo laughed.

『 After a while, the first match of the round of 16 will begin. All participants should go to the capsule room. 』

Youngwoo moved according to the guide.

“I am on a different dimension from all of you."

The only legend. He would show the world why a legend was a legend. And.

『 Grid, who logged out Aura Master Hurent in 5 seconds and the undefeated Bondre! With hundreds of thousands of spectators and hundreds of millions of viewers watching! Their showdown! Start! 』

Papat!

Grid and Bondre appeared in the desolate garden of the Lion's Castle.

“Ice Field."

Bondre didn't delay. He immediately changed the surroundings to make it more advantageous to him.

Jjejeok! Jjejejejeok!

The ground in a 50m radius was completely frozen. Now Grid would slip if he moved even one step. And. Grid stood in place, not even trying to take one step.

Bondre laughed.

‘I've blocked his skills.'

Grid needed at least four steps every time he used Pagma's Swordsmanship. But now he couldn't move as he liked on the ice field.  And even if he didn't slip?

'A sharp piece of ice will protrude with every step he makes, meaning it is impossible to do his sword dance.'

Grid had only one choice. He couldn't use skills on the ground. So he would inevitably fly up in the sky. Bondre was planning to completely trap Grid using the Ice Spider Web.

'I will finish it with Absolute Zero.’

Ssik.

As Bondre was smiling with satisfaction. Grid still didn't take a single step as he swung his black greatsword lightly.

"Golden Flash."

Kuwaaaaaang!

[Golden Flash]

A skill attached to Dainsleif (Reproduction).

All enemies in a straight line will receive damage that is equal to 1,000% of your current magic power.

Skill Mana Cost: 500

Skill Cooldown Time: 1 hour.

Golden Flash was an instant skill, unlike Pagma's Swordsmanship. The speed was brilliant when used in a flat area. Just…

Grid was a warrior type player so he couldn't use Golden Flash efficiently due to his lack of magic power. However, the current Grid…

Name: Grid

Level: 253 (11,090/39,556,900)

Class: Pagma's Descendant

* The probability of adding additional options when making items will increase.

* The probably of item enhancement will increase.

* All equipment items can be worn unconditionally. However, there is a penalty depending on the rating of the item.

Title: One who Became a Legend

* Abnormal conditions don't work well on you.

* You won't die when health is at the minimum.

* Easily acknowledged.

Title: First Unique Item Maker

* Dexterity +200

Title: Only Legendary Item Maker

* Dexterity +350

Title: Knight Slayer

* Stamina +100.

* Strength +30

Title: Apostle of Justice

* All stats +10.

* The Apostle of Justice's bravery is unmatched.

Title: Man who has Touched Hell

* Health +3,000

* You have the right to go to hell.

Health: 48,778/48,778 + 9,000 

Mana: 5,118/5,118

Strength: 2,314(+40)   Stamina: 1,182(+110) 

Agility: 647(+10)    Intelligence: 643(+210) 

Dexterity: 1,384(+560)   Persistence: 808(+10)

Composure: 594(+10)  Indomitable: 675(+10)   

Dignity: 594 (+10)    Insight: 907(+10) 

Courage: 538 (+10)     Demonic Magic Power: 2 (+10)

Stat Points: 230

Weight: 45,019/110,520

Grid's intelligence reached 853 when he wore Malacus' Cloak. He had the level 200 stats awakening. In other words, the second awakening meant mana would increase by 6 and magic damage by 2 with every point in intelligence.

Grid currently had 1,706 magic power. What if this was multiplied by many times? The attack power would far exceed that of Bondre's Absolute Zero. 

"What…?"

Didn't Grid always dance when he used a skill? Then what was this skill? He didn't expect it at all.

"Ice Barrier!"

Bondre paled as he hurriedly used magic. Ice Barrier was the shield with the most 'physical defense' among all the shields Bondre could use. It was helpless in front of Golden Flash that dealt damage proportional to magic power.

Jjejeong!

“Heok…!"

Golden Flash completely penetrated through the shield. With its overwhelming aura, the ice barrier collapsed instantly.

[You have suffered 12,530 damage.]

A blow that took 40% of a user's health at once would stun the user for three seconds. Just now, Bondre lost 80% of his health.

[You can't regain your mental state.]

"W-What…!"

He felt a chill go down his spine. Dozens of energy blades were coming towards his face.

"…!"

Kwa kwa kwa kwang!

A devastating explosion shook the Lion's Castle. The commentator witnessed a faint grey light and shouted reflexively.

『 P-Player Bondre has been logged out…! 』

This time it was 4 seconds. '4 seconds' was ranked first on the real time search terms of various portal sites. The world was once again in shock.

Zibal jumped to his feet in shock.

"He broke the ice barrier? That means his magic power…!"

Zibal hadn't lost his composure when Hurent lost. Hurent was overconfident and was stung by Grid. It didn't mean anything more. But now that idea had changed.

'A monster.'

Was Grid hiding a special trick? Nonsense.  He wasn't hiding anything. His power just significantly exceeded Zibal's predictions. It was immeasurable. Yes, just like Kraugel. He was someone that couldn't be matched until the third advancement class.

Then the world started pouring praise towards Grid. Korean netizens united for the first time in almost 100 years and shouted 'God Grid!' The experts also didn't ignore Grid anymore.

『 The phrase 'Praise God Grid' is spreading on the Internet. I also want to praise God Grid. 』

『 That… Me too… 』

『 … 』

Satisfy.

At a hunting ground, Peak Sword witnessed a party composed of foreigners and asked them in broken English.

"Do you know Grid?"

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