by Park Saenal
“Sir Lorex…! Ask for support from Sir Lorex!”
The distance with the swordsman was gradually narrowing. Hundreds of troops were slaughtered every time the man got closer. Beit felt a great crisis. He saw that the rear of the army would collapse if this kept continuing. He thought that the power of the Red Knights was necessary.
He cried out urgently. “The Red Knights have fallen into the enemy’s trap!”
“Lorex is being attacked by the enemy leaders…!”
Only desperate reports were heard in succession.
“This… Everyone retreat! I will stop him!”
In the end, Beit moved directly. He was a captain of the empire. It might not be comparable to the Red Knights, but he was confident in his ability. He didn’t doubt that he could tie up this monster for a brief time.
‘Lizzie, I’m sorry. I can’t keep my promise to return safely.’
Beit kissed the pendant around his neck before confronting the monster. It was a farewell to his beloved wife.
“For His Majesty!”
“Waaahhhhhhhh!”
Captain Beit was determined to change the atmosphere of the battlefield. He wouldn’t cower against the monster and raise the morale of the soldiers…
Puk!
Puuok!
“Kuock!”
…Or he tried. Beit was running wonderfully on horseback. He was slain by the unidentified monster in the straw hat. It was eight strikes compared to the other soldiers but there was only one or two seconds of difference.
“T-The captain was so easily…”
“Hiik…! Run away! Run away!”
It was poison, since Beit was a person who was usually envied by the soldiers. The morale of the imperial soldiers fell and reached a point that couldn’t be controlled.
“He isn’t an ordinary person…! Not only are his skills excellent, he also knows our internal situation!”
The other captains were surprised when they witnessed Beit’s death. They interpreted it as the intentional sniping from the enemy.
The enemy knew the army would fall into a bad shape after Beit’s death and planned thoroughly.
“An amazing guy…! Shit! There’s no time to fix the army! Retreat to where the Red Knights are!”
A player above a certain level couldn’t be overpowered with numbers. The captains of the imperial army were aware of this grim reality thanks to watching the solo number knights. Therefore, they decided to quickly retreat. It was easier thanks to Grid’s activities. He reached the head of the imperial army, cutting down the treating imperial forces.
Why did he move forward towards where the Red Knights were? Of course, it was to attack the Red Knights.
“I am the Basic Attack King.”
It was the battlefield where the Ares Army and the Red Knights were fighting fiercely. Grid arrived there and declared after feeling attention on himself.
“The Red Knights of the empire. The empire is overpowering because you exist. Thus, I won’t allow you to exist.”
“…”
There was an awkward silence. There were two reasons for this. The Red Knights were overwhelmed by Grid’s presence while the Ares Army…
“Grid…?”
“…”
A chuuni with the worst naming sense! Was there anyone in the world other than Grid? The Ares troops had seen the video of Overgeared King Grid shouting 100,000 Army Massacre Sword and were convinced that the monster’s identity was Grid. Of course, Grid denied it.
“Grid is the Overgeared King and I am the Basic Attack King.”
“…I-I see.”
Ares nodded. He realized it wouldn’t be good if Grid’s identity was discovered here. He decided to follow Grid’s actions. Then he felt excited at the same time.
‘How strong is he?’
Ares admitted that there were many people stronger than him. There was Kraugel, Grid, Agnus, as well as Luck and Scott. He respected and admired many people. But unconsciously, he had the idea that Kraugel was unique. That was, until now.
‘The one who reached the sky….’
The video of the 2nd National Competition passed through Ares’ mind. Grid was the one who had pushed Kraugel to the verge of death. Now he was…
‘Does he have the power to break the sky?’
Hwaruruk!
Ares gulped while the red color of the sword in Grid’s hand heated up. The Enlightenment Lightning Sword. The best sword made by Grid aimed at Third Knight Lorex.
“Let’s fight.”
“Come!”
Lorex roared. He had no intention of forgiving the monster who suddenly appeared and slaughtered his soldiers. The opponent wasn’t someone that the soldiers could overpower, so he knew he had to do it himself.
“In front of our Red Knights, you’re just a frog in a well! I will paint despair on the face that is covered by that hat!”
Kurururung!
The red armor that Lorex was wearing became redder. It was the true power of the Red Armor that had the ability to amplify the wearer’s stats. It meant that Lorex acknowledged Grid. At this time.
[A strong aura has been detected. Your fighting energy reacts and has started to boil.]
[From now on, fighting energy will naturally rise by 1 every 10 seconds.]
Grid smiled widely as he realized the true value of fighting energy.
“Let’s see.”
A knight who represented the continent and the hero of heroes. Who was stronger?
Chapter 706
Chapter 706
‘He isn’t shrinking back?’
Lorex was startled. It was because he confirmed the smile that spread on the face of the enemy.
‘Is he insane?’
Who was this person?
The Third Knight. As one of the powerhouses in the empire and the whole continent, everyone feared Lorex. However, the man in front of him was smiling. Lorex couldn’t think he was anything but crazy.
“I’ve seen many people who are terrified and sick when they see me…”
Surprise turned into anger. The blood vessels on Lorex’s forehead bulged.
“This is the first time I’ve seen someone smiling!”
Peeng!
Lorex didn’t feel the need to speak for long. It was shameful that the man in front of him killed all his soldiers. He would erase this person from the world.
“You broke through 50,000 troops? I can also do that easily! I will let you know how wide the world outside the well is!”
Sukakak!
Lorex roared and the glow around his axe caused the atmosphere to shake. It was a shockwave generated by a mighty force. The stones became ashes in front of it. Ares saw it and shouted urgently.
“Don’t take it head on! He has a strength of at least 5,000! You have to unconditionally avoid it!”
Ares was aware that his advice to Grid was pointless. Lorex wasn’t a stupid fool. He was agile and clever. There was no avoiding it, despite knowing the attack was strong. It was too fast, the orbit was perfect, and it couldn’t be defended against. The moment it was blocked, there would be a big shock that would lead to the road of destruction. Ares’ evaluation of the Third Knight was ‘overwhelming even at Kraugel’s prime.’
‘I don’t want to admit it, but this is reality!’
The level of the players hadn’t yet reached 400. The solo number knights were the top talents that couldn’t be defeated unless the player had their fourth advancement. That’s what Ares thought.
“How do I avoid this?”
Grid’s hobby was destroying common sense.
Peeeeeok!
Lorex’s axe struck Grid’s chest.
[You have suffered 14,300 damage.]
It was great damage despite the fact that Triple Layers greatly reduced physical damage. But he stood firmly.
Puk!
Puuok!
Four times per second. It was a counterattack against Lorex.
[You have dealt 6,900 damage
to the target!]
[You have dealt 7,630 damage to the target!]
[You have dealt 8,400 damage to the target!]
[You have dealt 9,390 damage to the target!]
[The option effect of the Lightning Sword Born from Enlightenment and Strong Desires has summoned red flames. Additional 5,000 damage will be dealt.]
That’s right. He was overgeared and he struck harder with his items. It was the unique overgeared battle style.
“Kuk…?”
Lorex’s eyes shook after being hit by the four blows. He felt strange anxiety for the accumulated damage on his side.
‘It’s amazing that he survived my attack, but his attack seems to grow stronger with every hit…?’
Kwajajajak!
Lorex was one of the strongest in the world. Despite being embarrassed by the counterattack, his body was constantly moving. While allowing Grid’s attack, his axe struck Grid’s shoulder.
[Critical!]
It was a proper hit. Lorex believed that Grid’s body would naturally break apart. He tugged at the axe in Grid’s shoulder and tried to tear the armor. However.
‘It isn’t budging?’
An armor with multiple layers. The extreme sturdiness didn’t fit its elegant appearance and Lorex’s axe didn’t crack it one bit. Well, there were no problems up to here. There were many excellent armor in the world. Lorex’s axe was famous for tearing steel like paper, but he didn’t always cut down armor.
The real problem occurred afterwards. The barbs of the armor started to damage Lorex’s axe.
Kkirik!
Kiiiiikik!
“…!!”
The surprised Lorex wanted to retrieve his axe, but it was already too late.
Pasak!
Lorex’s axe barely escaped from the gap in the barbs and cracked slightly. It was the effect of the ‘Sword Breaker’ option attached to Triple Layers.
“Hit me as much as you want. Let’s see if I will die first or if your axe can’t be used anymore.”
Gulp gulp.
Grid declared to Lorex while drinking a health potion. He stabbed at Lorex’s side without a break. Whenever he accumulated an attack to the same target, his attack power increased.
[You have dealt 14,300 damage to the target!]
“Huup!”
On the 10th blow, Lorex’s side was slightly dented. It was a phenomenon caused by physical pain.
“This guyyyy!”
Wuuong. Kwang!
Wuuong! Kwajak!
Lorex swung the axe successively and Grid couldn’t escape. But every time he was struck by a counterattack, damage accumulated.
“…”
“…”
An awkward silence filled the battlefield as the confrontation between the two people deepened. Ares made a blank expression as he uttered.
“Isn’t this a complete dog fight…?”
No high rated skills could be seen in the confrontation. It was like little kids fighting.
Nod nod.
Everyone nodded as if they agreed with Ares. It was friends and foes alike.
‘Well, I’m not joking.’
Ares’ expression became deeply shadowed. Grid and Lorex. The difference between the two was obvious to anyone. They were a player and NPC. The player’s health was decided by stats, titles, and items, but the NPC’s health level was adjusted separately. In particular, the health of a named NPC was as high as a boss monster, making it tens or hundreds of times higher than a player. While Grid’s health gauge dropped by 1/7th or 1/6th every time he allowed an attack, Lorex’s health gauge was still healthy.
‘In this state, Grid has no chance. Let’s get rid of the Fifth Knight and look for an opportunity to help…’
The moment Ares thought this.
“Eh…?”’
Sounds of admiration were heard. Liberon Forest had a high temperature and thick water vapor. Now a red and purple aura started to be emitted from Grid’s body, which had been hidden by the thick water vapor. It was fighting energy. In fact, Grid was wrapped in fighting energy since he first appeared but other people couldn’t see it because of the blood and water vapor. But as the color became thicker, it became visible through the water vapor.
[Fighting energy has reached 50 points.]
Jjang!
Jjeejeeeong!
“Kuoh…!”
Lorex’s eyes widened as he allowed an attack from Grid. He couldn’t believe how much stronger the attack was.
“I see…! You’re a berserker!”
He felt that Grid’s defense was too high for a berserker, but he was forced to think like this. Grid shook his head at Lorex’s shout.
“Berserker? No.”
“????”
“It’s a basic attack.”
“Ik…! What nonsense does this guy keep saying!?”
Lorex was filled with anger. He was furious at Grid’s response. He roared like a beast and unleashed an onslaught.
***
[You have suffered 14,600 damage.]
[Fighting energy has reached 60 points.]
[You have dealt 15,660 damage to the target!]
[You have dealt 15,710 damage to the target!]
[You have recovered 1,885 health thanks to Elfin Stone’s Ring!]
[The experience of Elfin Stone’s Ring has increased by 0.3%!]
‘This bastard, his endurance is monster-like.’
Two minutes had passed since Lorex started the battle. But it felt like Grid had been fighting for 30 minutes or 1 hour. It was a battle that allowed one hit per second and four counterattacks. Grid’s stamina could afford it, but his mental power couldn’t. He needed to focus his concentration and power every second.
That’s right. Grid felt a strong sense of mental pressure.
Kwajak!
‘I think he is equipped with a passive blood-sucking ability.’
Grid coughed up blood as his chest was hit by the axe and watched Lorex’s health gauge. It seemed to be rising a bit.
‘Damn bastard… It seems to be a passive skill since he doesn’t use too many active skills. That makes it stronger.’
Grid was well aware that Lorex was stronger than him. It was because his flat damage was much stronger than Madra and the experience of items such as Elfin Stone’s Ring, Tiramet’s Belt, and the God Hands increased more than when he fought Madra. He thought carefully about it. He concentrated carefully in order to not miss anything. Then he reached a conclusion.
‘I don’t have a chance of victory.’
It seemed virtually impossible to defeat Lorex, who had more than 10 million health, with basic attacks.
‘It might be possible with Pagma’s Swordsmanship.’
This monster-like persistence? He would be able to neutralize it with the overwhelming offensive power of Pagma’s Swordsmanship. But the current Grid couldn’t use any techniques that symbolized the Overgeared King. It was because his identity couldn’t be discovered.
So? Was he going to run away because there was no chance?
‘No.’
It felt different from when he met Yangban Garam and First Knight Mercedes. Lorex’s presence fell far short of them. In addition, Grid had a high opinion of himself. It wasn’t arrogance. A hero of heroes, was it an easy title to obtain? Grid trusted his skills.
‘Think about it, Youngwoo. How can I beat this guy?’
“Kuhahahaha! You must be tired!”
‘This!’
He had been thinking too deeply. Grid blanked out for one second. He didn’t strike back and in the gap, Lorex used a skill. The blue black aura around Lorex’s axe flooded towards Grid. The ripple of energy at the end of the axe looked like it was about to explode. It was likely to be an attack in the form of splash damage like the black flames.
‘I can’t stop it when I can’t even stop his basic attacks. Shit, I have to use Quick Movements for evasive purposes…!’
But it was better than losing the immortal passive. Grid determin
ed and was about to use Quick Movements.
‘Wait? Explode?’
An object passed through his mind. As Lorex’s axe flew towards his face, Grid pulled out a large fabric.
Cloak?
No, it was a piece of cloth.
“Grid…! Eh?”
Ares judged that Grid was in danger when Lorex used the skill. He ran out to help Grid only to freeze in place. He felt something when he saw Grid pulled out a piece of cloth. Right then, Lorex’s axe hit Grid. No, he cut the piece of cloth before it hit Grid.
Lorex snorted.
‘This guy really is crazy!’
He must be crazy to block Volcano Axe that could destroy the whole area with a piece of cloth. Well, he could understand. Volcano Axe was a strong technique that couldn’t be blocked or avoided. There was nothing strange about doing something crazy when it was meaningless to resist.
“…Eh?”
A dark smile appeared on Lorex’s face as he imagined the man being killed by an explosion. His mind went blank for a moment. It was because his axe, which should’ve emitted a powerful energy, became silent the moment it was wrapped in the cloth.
‘What?’
He felt possessed! Lorex couldn’t understand it, but he retreated because his vision was blocked. Grid’s sword stabbed his side. A basic attack as usual? That’s right. But this time, he immediately linked a skill between the basic attacks as usual.
“Unbreakable Justice!”
Peeeeeong!
“…!!”
Lorex’s eyes turned white.
Chapter 707
Chapter 707
[Unbreakable Justice Lv.1 (93.1%)]
Deals 300% of your attack power.
Skill Mana Cost: 350
Skill Cooldown Time: 100 seconds
It was a skill Grid acquired due to the Apostle of Justice title. Pagma’s Swordsmanship, Braham’s magic, Madra’s swordsmanship, etc. Unbreakable Justice was obviously a shabby skill compared with the legendary skills, but it was also classified as a top skill.
The damage coefficient was remarkable. A level 1 wide area skill usually had less than 100% attack power while Unbreakable Justice boasted 300% attack power. Unbreakable Justice was also a skill that activated immediately. It was easy to use because it wasn’t a skill that required certain motions like Pagma’s Swordsmanship. In fact, the Apostle of Justice’s Partner Huroi had long since mastered the skill after obtaining it.
