Overgeared

Chapter 64.65

Chapter 64

My family was relieved of the immediate crisis because of the money I earned. I was able to avoid the worst situation, where our assets would've been seized by paying the overdue interest caused by my father's friend running away.

"Hum hum hum~"

My mother hummed to herself with a bright expression. Sehee also felt good as she held hands with my mother. As I watched the warm sight of my mother and daughter walking together, my father spoke next to me.

“I'm indebted to my son. I'm sorry."

“No, indebted? Why are you saying that to me?"

“…Hey, this is a matter of a man's pride."

"…"

Somehow, I felt like I could understand my father. I shut my mouth as my father placed an arm over my shoulders.

“The rush is gone, so don't worry about the future. Your mother and I will work hard and pay off the remaining debt within three years. I will also repay the 240 million won that I borrowed from you. Your mother and I are capable of at least that much. So don't worry about it anymore, and just do what you want to do. You're 26, one of the most important periods in your life. I will make sure that your path is clear, so do your best. If the path you decided to walk if playing a game… try to be the best there. I'm cheering you on."

My father said so, but the remaining 600 million won was too much for my parents to pay back. Even if my father didn't like it, I would be sure to help him. This was atonement for being a bad son. 

But before that, I had to clarify one thing. “Father, I gave you 240,800,000 won, not 240 million. Don't forget the 800,000 won."

"…"

The sky was blue. My heart was blue. The useless son was transforming into someone dependable after obtaining a legendary class and making a legendary item. I felt fulfilled as I grew as a person.

…Although I still didn't escape a debt. 

'I'll give up on going to the reunion this year.'

The atmosphere in Winston was chaotic.

"Did you hear? The Yatan Temple defeated the troops again. Captain Phoenix was seriously injured…”

"No way? Captain Phoenix is the strongest knight! He lost, even though he led the army himself?"

"It's rumored that the opponent was one of the Seven Servants."

“W-What? Did Winston earn the wrath of the Seven Servants? What will happen to Winston in the future?"

"Ah… we barely escaped from the Mero Company, and now we have to go through something like this…"

Not long ago, a Yatan Temple was discovered in the outskirts of Winston. Lady Irene dispatched troops three times to get rid of the temple, but all three times were a failure. The opponent was one of the Seven Servants who could make a child start crying… Honestly, I didn't really care.

"That story has nothing to do with me."

I left behind the anxious residents and entered Khan's smithy. Then I thought about my future as I touched the 20,000 gold I had left.

'I'll get big profits when completing an item with a high rating. On the other hand, I will receive big damage if the item has a low rating.'

Thanks to the Legendary Blacksmith's Craftsmanship Skill and Legendary Blacksmith's Breath, the stats of an item could increase by 19%. But I might not be able to obtain the original value if I made a level 160 normal rated item.

In other words, making an item with high usage conditions wasn't always profitable. 

'I should make an item that won't cause huge damages, even if it ends up being normal rated.'

It was a reality that when I created items, the normal rating almost always popped up. Taking this into consideration, I decided to make a level 140 item that would still earn me a profit even if it had a normal rating.

'I need to pay off the debt quickly.'

I had to work very hard to pay off the 600 million won debt and the interest each month. I looked at my status window before starting work.

Name: Grid

Level: 45 (3,400/238,000)

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.

Health: 5,682/5,682    Mana: 504/504

Strength: 393   Stamina: 411   Agility: 195  Intelligence: 168 

Dexterity: 838  Persistence: 190

Composure: 143  Indomitable: 162   Dignity: 143 Insight: 143

Courage: 87

Stat Points: 0

Weight: 842/11,660 

All my stats had risen tremendously after creating various epic items and the one legendary item. In particular, my dexterity and persistence stat had increased significantly during the process of making items.

I had surpassed the stats of a level 80 warrior a long time ago. Thanks to this, I wanted to run to the hunting grounds straight away.

'With these stats and the Ideal Dagger… I can easily hunt level 100 monsters after making a few pieces of armor.'

It was exciting to swing a sword at monsters. I could acquire items and experience, eventually leveling up. The excitement that could only be found when raising my level through hunting! It had been months since I felt that feeling!

'…Forget it. I have to earn money.'

I held a hammer instead of a sword. It was an old hammer that I had been using for many months now!

'The durability is falling faster… Hrmm, should I make a new one?'

I didn't know how to make a hammer, but I could make a simple one with my capabilities. I put iron in the furnace for the sake of making a hammer. Khan asked from where he was watching on the sidelines. "What type of work are you making this time?"

"Hammer."

"Huh?"

"I'm making a hammer."

"Huh…? Are you going to use the hammer you're making?"

"Yes."

I nodded and Khan spoke with confusion. "You've been using that hammer for the last few months, so I thought there was a special story regarding that hammer…"

“Story? There isn't anything like that. This is the only hammer I have, so I just used it. There's no special meaning."

“No, then why didn't you make a new hammer sooner?"

"Ah, what a surprise! Why are you shouting all of a sudden?"

Khan explained. "There are four important things when making battle gear! First! Outstanding techniques. Second! The materials. Third! Patience and devotion. Fourth! A hammer with a good performance. But you have been using that garbage like hammer for no special reason! This is really ridiculous."

"…What?"

I brought up the details of the hammer I used.

[Blacksmith's Hammer]

Durability: 50/70   Attack Power: 18~25

A hammer used by a blacksmith to make items, but it can also be used as a weapon.

Conditions of Use: None.

Weight: 60 

I got this hammer from Bairan Village and there were no special features. I always thought that all production hammers were the same. But Khan's response told me differently. I tried appraising Khan's hammer.

"Legendary Blacksmith's Appraisal." 

[The blacksmith who becomes a legend that appraises items with an excellent discerning eye. If a hidden feature exists in the target item, it will be found.]

[Excellent Blacksmith's Hammer]

Rating: Rare

Durability: 166/250   Attack Power: 40~50 

Odds of Making a Rare Rated Item: +10%

A blacksmith hammer that Khan inherited from his father. It can still be used on a daily basis because he uses it carefully.

User Restriction: Level 80 or higher. More than 60 strength. 

Intermediate Blacksmith skill.

Weight: 80 

[A hidden function doesn't exist.]

[You have grasped the materials that make up the Excellent Blacksmith's Hammer, the production method and the intentions of its creator.]

[Your understanding of the Excellent Blacksmith's Hammer is now at 100%.]

[You have learned how to make the Excellent Blacksmith's Hammer.]

"Wow…"

It was true. Hammers also had several ratings and options. If I knew this, I would've thrown the crappy hammer away and made an epic rated hammer!

"I thought that all production hammers were the same." I shouted towards the air, before looking at Khan. "What? Why? Why didn't you tell me that hammers were so important? How long were you going to watch while I used this old hammer?"

Khan was embarrassed.

“You're Pagma's Descendant, so I never imagined that you wouldn't even know the basics… As I said earlier, I thought you were using the old hammer because there was a special story…"

"Ugh!"

Now wasn't the time to blame Khan. I hurriedly started making a hammer. Normal rated hammers emerged, but I continued sweating and was able to make an epic rated hammer on the sixth attempt.

[Unknown Blacksmith's Hammer]

Rating: Epic

Durability: 350/350   Attack Power: 70~80 

Odds of Making a Rare Rated Item: +17% 

Odds of Making an Epic Rated Item: +7%

A blacksmith's hammer made by a craftsman with great skills and potential, but his experience and reputation is somewhat lacking.

This is a hammer produced by the craftsman himself, so it isn't suitable for other blacksmiths to use. 

Conditions of Use: Pagma's Descendant

Weight: 80 

Was it because I specifically designed it?  Only Pagma's Descendant could use it.  Out of two billion Satisfy users, it was an item only I could use. But the options weren't so great compared to the conditions of use.

'If it's only for Pagma's Descendant, it should increase the rate of making unique and legendary items… In any case, this is a stingy game. Huh? The item description changed?'

OG: 

Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.

Chapter 65

Until I made the Sword of Self-transcendence, the details of all the items I made were accompanied  by the modifier: made by a craftsman with great skills and potential, but lacks experience and reputation. 

But now it had changed to 'a craftsman with great skills and potential, but his experience and reputation is somewhat lacking.' I felt a little bit recognized.  Anyway, I got a new production hammer, so I was more likely to make rare and epic rated items. In addition, the probability of making normal rated items was relatively low.

It was fortunate that I realized the importance of a production hammer and managed to obtain a new one, even if it was delayed.

I was about to launch my operation to make more money.

'I've replaced the hammer so should I now make epic, unique or legendary items?'

Khan interrupted me as I was about to start. “Grid, will you come to my son's grave with me? Actually, today is the anniversary of my son's death."

I didn't want to waste time at an unnecessary place when I could be making items to sell. But Khan's request couldn't be dismissed. Khan was my only friend in reality and Satisfy.

'An NPC is my only friend… how depressing…'

I decided to postpone my work.

“Let's go."

***

At a small hill north of Winston. There were around 10 graves on the hill.

'This is too small to be a cemetery…'

Khan saw my look and explained. "This is the cemetery where not just my son, but my ancestors are buried."

"I see."

Khan stood in front of his son's gravestone and smiled. Khan missed his son.

“My son… He had excellent qualities as a blacksmith. I had no doubt that he would become a great blacksmith who would surpass me, and maybe even have the same reputation as Albatino. Unfortunately, he died early."

Tears filled Khan's eyes.

“The pain of losing a son is incredibly big. It has been 10 years since he died, but I still miss him and feel regret towards his death. If possible, I would revive him, even if I needed to sacrifice my own life."

I didn't know what to say. It was impossible for me to understand the mind of a parent who lost their child. I stood there with an awkward expression, and the tearful Khan suddenly laughed.

"I'm glad you're here."

"…"

“Every day, every day… I couldn't work properly because of nostalgia and despair. But ever since meeting you, I have felt surprised and excited. Didn't I stop drinking because of you? Now, please say hello to my son."

Khan stood straight in front of his son's gravestone. Then he spoke towards the gravestone.

“Son, this is Pagma's Descendant, who I told you about every night. Isn't it great to meet him? Are you surprised? Isn't it great? Are you wondering why such a person is with your father?"

"Khan…"

Khan started crying again. He finally sank to his knees, hugging the gravestone while exclaiming. “Don’t worry! Don't worry! Your father is doing well, so don't worry! This great person is taking care of your father! He promised to take care of the smithy! So relax and don't worry. Rest in peace… Sob…sob sob."

"…"

Countless NPCs existed in Satisfy. Every one of them were alive with stories and feelings like this. Amazing. I truly admired Satisfy's technology.

“… Damn, they should do it moderately."

My vision was cloudy from the dust in my eyes. I moved my gaze to the sky due to a lump in my throat. Then I promised. “Your father is my most precious friend. I will treat him well. I'll also make the smithy the best. So… as you father said, rest in peace."

Then a notification window popped up.

[The bond between you and Khan has deepened.]

[The souls of Khan's ancestors are thrilled by your emotions towards Khan and emerge from underground.]

"…Eh?"

10 blue lights in the shape of people appeared in front of me. Then they spoke simultaneously towards me.

"It is good to meet you, Pagma's Descendant. Friend of our descendant."

"W-Wait…!"

Weren't these souls ghosts?

I hurriedly called out to Khan, "K-Khan. Khan!"

"Drrrong! Drrrong!"

“Did you go crazy?"

Khan was sleeping while hugging his son's gravestone. No, how could he fall asleep in such a short amount of time? I realized that I was the only one facing these ghosts, and formed tight fists.

"C-Come on! You evil ghosts! I will survive to the end of the horror movie!"

…Yes, to be honest, I was a little frightened of ghosts. No, to be honest, I really hated ghosts. It was because I had actually encountered a ghost during my elementary school days. Of course, I might've been seeing things, now that I thought about it… Anyway, the intense fear of that time was still deeply engraved in my mind, causing a ghost allergy.

The blue souls floating in the air were confused when I told them to fight, and they didn't say anything. I didn't feel any hostility from them, so I asked carefully.

"You… are you really ghosts…?"

“You could say that.”

The answer made me feel despair.

"Unbelievable! No way! How can ghosts exist in this world? I might've seen it when I was a child, but it wasn't really a ghost!"

The ghosts laughed.

"Hahaha, what doesn't exist in this world? Yet you think it's strange that there are no ghosts?"

"…Ah."

I belatedly realized. I forgot for a while, but this was Satisfy, not reality. It was an artificial world created by human hands! Not just ghosts, but living bones, talking beasts and even fire beasts existed. People could fly and shoot magic. Yes, it wasn't strange for ghosts to exist in this world.

I asked them. "S-So what? Why did you emerge?"

They answered. “We are thrilled that you showed a true heart to our descendants, so we have come to give you a reward."

“… Reward?"

Was it money? As I was feeling expectant, the biggest one came forward and introduced himself.

“I am the person who witnessed Pagma's swordsmanship 130 years ago."

“…!”

Pagma's swordsmanship! I discovered a clue to the class quest, which had been delayed because I didn't know how to proceed.

“130 years ago… I witnessed the beauty of Pagma's swordsmanship that pierced the sky, and was so fascinated that I ran to Kesan Canyon. Then I drew a picture of Pagma's swordsmanship, which was clearly imprinted in my mind, on a north cliff of the canyon. I was so excited that I wouldn't be able to fall asleep if I didn't do that."

I obtained a clue for Pagma's swordsmanship, which I had no idea how to find or learn.

"The painting will probably help you learn Pagma's swordsmanship." 

[The quest 'Pagma's Descendant' has been updated.]

[Pagma's Descendant]

Difficulty: Class quest.

You have certainly been given Pagma's blacksmith skills. 

But do you know exactly who Pagma is? Can you proudly carry out his will?

Who is Pagma? If he was simply a blacksmith with good skills, his legends wouldn't be scattered across the continent.

First, start with the clue of the swordsmanship that pierced the sky, and follow Pagma's legend. If you can collect all of the legends, you will truly understand Pagma and succeed his will. 

At that moment, a new legend will be born.

* There is no time limit for this class quest.

* If you accept the class quest of a legendary class, you can't change your class again.

* The legendary class quest has the power to transform Satisfy's world, according to the results.

Class Quest Clear Conditions: Complete all linked quests successfully.

Class Quest Clear Reward: Unknown.

* First Class Quest: [Pagma's Swordsmanship.]

The person who witnessed Pagma's swordsmanship 130 years ago has showed up and given you a clue.

If you head to Kesan Canyon that is to the south of Winston, you will find a clue to Pagma's swordsmanship carved on a northern cliff.

* First Class Quest Clear Condition: Learn Pagma's swordsmanship.

First Class Quest Clear Reward: Dainsleif (Reproduction). 

After confirming the newly emerged quest information window, the souls said farewell.

“Pagma's Descendant is a friend of our descendant. We pray that you will become greater than Pagma. Now, we should be returning to where we were."

The souls disappeared one by one in front of me. One soul remained until the end and spoke softly.

"Thank you for looking after my father."

Suuuuoh…

We came to this place at dusk and it was now night. The remnants of the souls disappearing scattered a blue light like falling stars, and then Khan woke up.

"Umm…? Did I fall asleep? Is it already night?"

“Old Man, you have a habit of sleeping everywhere, but it isn't good for your health."

“Hmm… I was never like this… Huh? Heok! Y-You! Why is the part around your crotch damp?"

"…Be quiet."

***

40 days had passed since Huroi cleared the 'Wait' quest.

Afterwards, he accepted the S.A. Group's proposal to thoroughly check his health in the hospital, then spent another week answering S.A Group's questions and agreed to let them announce his identity as the first second class in Satisfy. Then he spent the next 23 days riding a horse around Mongolia in order to satisfy his nomadic nature. Finally, he returned to Satisfy three days ago and improved his understanding of the newly acquired second class.

And today! Huroi arrived at Khan's smithy. It was to meet Grid, whom he had sworn to serve.

'Will he be pleased to see me? Or will he ask why I only came now?'

Huroi was incredibly tense. He couldn't help gulping. As he hesitantly stood in front of the smithy, the door opened from the inside. Grid exited from the open door. Did he noticed that Huroi was here and came out to meet him?

"M-My Liege!"

The thrilled Huroi shouted. But Grid didn't even look at him. He didn't think that the title of 'liege' applied to him. Huroi shouted again.

"Mr. Grid!"

"Eh?"

Grid finally turned towards Huroi. The two people made eye contact. Huroi ran forward and bent to one knee in front of Grid, like a knight before a monarch.

"Have you been well in the meantime? I'm sorry for not making any contact with you until now!"

"…Huroi?"

"Yes, My Liege. I am Huroi."

In the dungeon, Huroi had sacrificed himself to allow Grid to escape the four knights. Huroi knew that Grid would be worried. Then…

“This bastard!"

Grid glared and abruptly grabbed Huroi's neck. Then he let out a stream of curses at Huroi.

“Hey, you son of a bitch! You, I know you? I don't! I don't know why the knights associated you with me, but I was disqualified from the item making game and forced to accept a ridiculous quest! Huh? I was trapped in solitary confinement with my mouth gagged, then I had to fight someone called the Northern Nova. Can you imagine how much I suffered?"

"…"

Huroi was at a loss for words. Grid's attitude was completely different from what he imagined. He couldn't understand why Grid was angry, but he sincerely apologized.

"I'm sorry. I was wrong! My Liege!"

His master was his sky! His master was angry due to the actions of his subordinates.

Grid became rather confused at Huroi's apology. Grid frowned.

'This guy, he seemed perfectly fine and smart when first met him. He seems to have become a complete freak since being stuck in prison. Was he severely tortured?'

Anyway, he didn't want to be with this disgusting guy. Grid let go of Huroi and waved his hand. “Hey, hey, that's it. I understand already, so you should leave."

Huroi was baffled.

“Go where?"

"Go wherever."

"My path is with My Liege!"

Huroi had already vowed to follow Grid. The descendants of the Blue Wolf didn't forsake their oaths. He would follow Grid for the rest of his life. Thanks to his second class, 'Apostle of Justice's Partner,' he practically needed to stay at Grid's side because all his stats increased by 20% when he was with the Apostle of Justice.

"T-This crazy…"

Huroi didn't notice Grid's irritation as he asked.

“My Liege, are you part of a guild? If you have a guildm then please let me join. Isn't it better for me to be in the same guild as you?"

"Guild? I don't have one. So please leave."

"Ohh! Good! Are you planning to make your own guild? If My Liege makes a guild, many people will follow you. I will assist you!"

Prior to going to Kesan Canyon, Grid was going to get minerals to make armor for his own use. Grid wanted to leave quickly instead of listening to Huroi's delirious chatter.

“Hey, stop talking nonsense and move out of the way. Yes? I'm going."

In the end, Grid left towards his destination. Well, it seemed like Grid disliked him, so Huroi was forced to follow Grid secretly. Obstacles appeared on a flat road. As soon as he created a fire to cook meat, a sudden shower poured down from a clear sky, meeting bandits at places famous for being peaceful, etc. While watching, Huroi realized that Grid was a person of bad luck. If Grid fell asleep, he was sure to break his nose.

Huroi felt a burning sense of duty.

'I must protect him!'

The Apostle of Justice's Partner needed to be with the Apostle of Justice. Huroi didn't doubt it.

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