Overgeared - Chapter 1126

Chapter 1126: 1126

“Why are you telling me this now?”

Did he think that good news was waiting for him? It was a waste of time and energy .  There was only one moment of relief before the anger rose .  Grid exploded while Biban asked in a bewildered manner, “Why are you arguing with me? You aren’t even giving me a chance to talk?”

“Didn’t you have plenty of time to talk?”

“I didn’t know your identity, so I couldn’t bring it up . ”

“I think you spoke very well from the beginning . ”

“It was a mistake I made because I was a bit excited . ”

“Is there a law that you can’t commit a mistake twice?”

“It seems you don’t know who I am . Do you think a great man like me would repeat the same mistake?”

“Such a great man didn’t even know my identity?”

“Ah, young children shouldn’t speak . ”

“I’m sorry . ”

“Hah . . . ” Biban clicked his tongue .  He was already annoyed from talking to Grid .  ‘I’m tired of dealing with unruly children . ’

It was similar to being disgusted by someone similar to him .

Grid’s head was pounding as he shook his head . ‘I didn’t expect to get this quest . ’

Look for himself—it was a completely easy quest .  He could obtain the reward by creating Greed and then giving the remaining insane dragon iron to the tower .  The reward was even a dragon scale .

‘Huhuhu . ’

The dragons were absolute creatures that reigned over all the species in this world, and they had power comparable to that of a god .  A dragon scale was the ultimate production material that went beyond the breath of a sacred creature or the byproducts of the great demon .  He had ignored it because there had been no way to obtain it, but now there was a new acquisition route .  Grid was filled with joy when he imagined himself armed with a dragon set .

‘By that time, I can beat Garam easily . ’

In fact, Grid had felt despair when Biban first appeared .  New strong people kept emerging endlessly .  He wondered if raising his strength was really worth it when people as strong or stronger than Garam kept constantly appearing .  If he worked every moment of his life to become stronger only to remain weak, why did he bother struggling?

Then at this moment, Grid regained his motivation .  He learned that he had a strange fate with Biban, and this despair turned to hope .

‘Won’t he be suspicious if I hand over the insane dragon iron right here?’

There was no time limit on the quest . It was wiser to clear it at the right time .  Determination flashed in Grid’s eyes as he bowed politely . “Thank you for the assignment . I will resolve the mission as soon as possible and live up to the tower’s expectations . ”

“The Tower of Wisdom and the Pioneer have a relationship of cooperation . There is no need to act like you are below me . Well, thank you for being polite to your seniors . ” Biban, who had just been showing a bad expression, was now smiling . He was a simple person, and staying angry wasn’t part of his personality .

“I listened well . I will leave to do the mission, so I’ll see you at the tower next time . ”

“I am very satisfied with that active attitude . I can really feel a hero’s spirit . ”

“Thank you for the compliment . Then I’m going . . . ”

“Wait,” Biban called out to Grid who was about to leave . “Shouldn’t you hear the location of the tower before leaving? Take it . ”

[You have obtained the map to the Tower of Wisdom!]

“Thank you . ”

“Also . ”

“ . . . ?”

[I have to measure the strength of the Pioneer according to the tower’s tradition . It is something the Pioneer will experience while climbing the tower, but now that the situation is like this, I will do an abbreviated version . You are a swordsman, so you are extremely lucky to spar with me . ]

“I see . . . ”

Grid didn’t know Biban’s identity .  It was because the second generation Sword Saint wasn’t well-known among the people .  He was a figure from far in the past, and few people were interested in the second generation Sword Saint when Sword Saint Muller was known as the ‘strongest of all time . ’

Nevertheless, Grid instinctively knew this was a big opportunity .  It was because his transcendent status told him that Biban was also transcendent . In fact, Biban was stronger than Mercedes .

‘I can’t give up the opportunity to learn . ’

“Then I’m starting . ” Biban’s sharp energy started to spread out like a tent .  A small street in Reinhardt turned into a spherical shape .  The nervously watching Mercedes and Noe disappeared from Grid’s field of view .

‘Barrier?’

This was a space that was completely blocked from the outside .  It was definitely a barrier .  Some named boss monsters had this ability, and Biban definitely had it .  Biban smiled as if he liked Grid’s surprised response and explained, “This is a space made of sword energy . ”

“Wow . This is possible with sword energy?”

“It is easy for a great person like me . ”

“ . . . . . ”

Grid touched the outer wall of the space . It felt sharp . It felt like his wrist would be cut off the moment he touched it .  It was clear that this huge tent consisted of thousands or tens of thousands of blades .  

A person obsessed with swords . . .

Swordsmanship that was superior than Mercedes’ . . .

A flexible use of sword energy that ordinary people couldn’t imagine . . .

Grid vaguely inferred Biban’s identity and asked this question, “ . . . Senior, who are you?”

Biban easily replied, “My name is Biban . I am the 2nd generation Sword Saint . ”

“ . . . !!” Grid was shocked like he had been hit by a hammer .  Sword Saint Muller had lived hundreds of years ago . How old was the second generation Sword Saint? “Are you alive?”

“Don’t treat a living person as a corpse . ”

“Is the Tower of Wisdom a gathering of old legends and transcendents?”

“That’s right . It is an organization of elderly people who feet lonely and decided to leave the world . Well, that doesn’t mean we are like old people . We are fighting to defend the world, so every day is fierce . ”

“Perhaps . . . are the legends of the previous generation present? For example, Pagma . ”

Grid didn’t like Pagma very much .  It was natural since Pagma betrayed his friend, Braham, for the sake of world peace and insulted the other legends by turning them into death knights .  Even so, Grid was thankful to Pagma .  The reason Grid’s current self existed was Pagma’s Rare Book .  Additionally, Grid was sympathetic toward Pagma .  His image of being betrayed by the gods and fighting for the world alone remained vivid in Grid’s mind .  Grid wanted to meet Pagma .  He wanted to at least tell Pagma that he had done his job .

Unfortunately, Biban shook his head . “How can someone who is dead climb the tower?”

“ . . . You are certain he is dead . ”

“That’s right . Why? Did you want revenge after he stabbed you in the back?”

“Kuek . . . ”

The Tower of Wisdom must know Pagma well to say he stabbed someone in the back .

“It is because he signed a contract with Baal . He couldn’t climb the tower even if he was alive . Baal’s Contractor isn’t free from Baal’s gaze, so the tower would stay away from him . ” Biban’s expression was bitter . “Well, don’t blame him too much . He is already paying for it . ”

“What is the price?”

“He is a torn soul that will wander through hell in eternity suffering . That is the fate of those who contract with Baal . ”

“ . . . !”

It was karma generated from signing a contract with Baal .  Did Pagma not know this before signing the contract with Baal? No, he had to know .  He knew and contracted with Baal out of his own beliefs .

‘Pagma was such a person . . . ’

From the moment he betrayed his only friend Braham, Pagma was determined to take on all his sins and fight alone, even in life and death .  The more Grid knew, the more pitiful Pagma seemed .

‘I should trust my friends and rely on them . ’ Grid gritted his teeth .  He was trying to make sure his face didn't crumble .  

Biban misunderstood .  “Being mad to the extent of gritting your teeth . . . Your grudge against him must be very deep . Still, what meaning is there in resenting the dead? Stay calm and restore your composure . ”

“ . . . I understand,” Grid said, calming the expression in his eyes . Then he asked a question, “Didn’t you say you were going to measure my skills? If you feel that my skills are below par, will I be disqualified from the position of Pioneer?”

“No, a Pioneer doesn’t need to demonstrate your skills because you have already proven yourself . The tower completely trusts the Pioneer . We just want to help the Pioneer . ”

“Help?”

“You already know that the Behen Archipelago is a place of succession for legends . You can think of the Tower of Wisdom as a place of succession for the Pioneer . In the future, the members of the tower will evaluate your abilities and give skills that match your abilities . However, don’t be too disappointed . There is no one worthless . ”

“ . . . !”

“Now, I will get started . ”

The quest began the moment Biban drew his sword .

[The 9th’s Test is occurring!]

[Sparring mode is activated!]

[9th’s Test]

[Difficulty: ???

The 9th seat of the Tower of Wisdom, Biban is assessing your skills .

Do you best to get a good evaluation .

Quest Clear Condition: Last one minute in the spar . It is considered to be an elimination when you enter the immortal state .

Quest Clear Rewards:

No rewards if eliminated within 10 seconds .

Acquisition of a ‘Dragon Pill’ if you last more than 10 seconds .

Acquisition of ‘Matchless Heart Technique ’ if you last more than 30 seconds . ]

“Do your best . The Dragon Pill is a miraculous medicine made from a dragon’s heart . You just have to hold on for 10 seconds and you will obtain it . ”

Pagma, Braham, and Madra had all showed wild expressions when they met him .  Yet Grid showed little interest in the Dragon Pill .

“What is the Matchless Heart Technique?”

“It is my technique . If you keep honing it, you will get a sword energy that never runs out . ”

“ . . . !”

“Well, focus on getting the Dragon Pill . I’ve never had a Pioneer last more than 10 seconds against me . ”

“How many seconds did the last Pioneer last?”

“Huhu, you are conscious of Kraugel . It is good to be young . Unfortunately, he didn't last more than two seconds . ”

‘I guess . ’

At that time, Kraugel would’ve been level 200 or 300 .  The current Grid was over level 400 .

“What will I get if I last a minute?”

“I don't know because I haven’t thought about it . ”

“You are going to have to think about it now . ”

Hands emerged around Grid .  Each of them held a sword or a hammer .

“ . . . ?”

This person wasn’t a simple swordsman . . . ?

‘He has hidden something . Who is he?’

A knight who could handle a variety of weapons? An assassin? A magician who could move objects without touching them? Well, it didn’t matter .  It would be hard to last 10 seconds against Biban, even if he had some skills .

“I’ll let you attack first,” Biban said while taking the posture of the Matchless Sword .  Taking this posture meant he would fight in the spar with all of his power .  It was justified .  This was an official test that would remain on the tower’s record .  It wasn’t a game, unlike the fight against Mercedes .

“Blacksmith’s Rage . Quick Movements . Blackening . ” Grid didn’t miss this opportunity to attack first . He wrapped himself in all his buffs from the beginning and activated the Blue Dragon Boots, triggering Lightning Speed . “Transcended Link Flower!”

The distance between Grid and Biban narrowed as energy blades flew and petals fluttered .  Grid reached his maximum speed, and a bursting sound rang incessantly in Grid’s ears .  His vision was spinning .  Grid continued to shift his position, swinging his sword while keeping Biban in the center of his field of view . It was to force Biban along a certain path and induce the baptism of fluttering petals .

Biban sighed .  “I see . You are Pagma’s descendant . These hands are your artifacts . ”

Biban held a God Hand disturbing his vision with one hand while holding his sheath in the other .  His sword was only slightly pulled out .

“Do you know why Pagma contracted with Baal? It was because he knew there were limits to his skills . ”

“ . . . ?!”

Biban’s sword was pulled up in a diagonal line . The dozens of black energy blades and petals were scattered temporarily .  Biban’s sword energy destroyed Grid’s sword dance by separating the energy blades and petals .

“The sword dance is a means of staging the ceremony during a body ritual . It is a technique that a priest learns, not a swordsman . ”

“ . . . !?”

“It might have a deep meaning spiritually, but it can’t be called swordsmanship without a proper form . It can never overcome swordsmanship . . . ?” Biban’s eyes widened as he was regretfully explaining Grid’s sword dance .

It was because the black energy blades, which had lost their path and scattered in all directions, suddenly changed their trajectory like they had been given a will and rushed toward Biban .  This was a phenomenon that occurred due to Braham’s Detect Force, which contained a magic that chased the target .

“Magic?” Biban, who had drawn his sword to cut down the sword energy, was amazed once again when he saw the sharp winds that inhabited the sword .  

‘Is it a spell that ignores my magic resistance?’

Biban’s eyes shook .  Blood flowed from the cheek that was slightly cut by the wind .  It was the first time he had bled in decades .

‘A spell that ignores resistance . . . It can’t be!’

Biban’s gaze shifted to the air .  Grid, who was engulfed in a white light, could be seen flying in the sky .

“Are you the descendant of both Pagma and Braham?”

“I just learned it in a rough manner . ”

The modest Grid twisted his hips .  Biban once more determined that the magic sword energy would fly at him again, so he gathered sword energy at the tip of this sword .  It was intended to cut Grid’s energy blades and magic at the same time .

‘It has already been 10 seconds . ’

The Dragon Pill could be given easily but not the Matchless Heart Technique .  Biban was determined to end the spar here .  Meanwhile, Grid was preparing a sword technique, not a sword dance .  The sword dance was likely to be destroyed, so he had no choice .

Grid used swordsmanship .  “100,000 Army . ”

The swordsmanship of Undefeated King Madra—its power was weak because it was a degraded version, but Grid was convinced that Madra’s swordsmanship couldn’t be crushed, even by a Sword Saint .  The world might not know Madra, but Grid knew Madra’s greatness .  

“Massacre Sword . ”

“ . . . !!”

There was a huge explosion, and Biban shook .

Meanwhile, outside the isolated space . . .

‘Have strength, Your Majesty . ’

Mercedes was cheering Grid on .  Her Keen Insight allowed her to look through the enchantment and see the situation inside .  That’s right .  Biban was constantly leaking information about the tower to outsiders .

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