Overgeared - Chapter 213

Chapter 213
Chapter 213



‘He’s this strong?’

Earl Ashur was exposed to news about Grid’s actions in Reinhardt . The strongest golem army, that hundreds of thousands of troops couldn’t go against, was cut like carrots . But weren’t rumors always exaggerated?

During Grid’s novice adventurer days . Earl Ashur remembered that he had no talent and was a fool, so he had no choice but to laugh at the rumors . Grid might have the ability of a legend, but it was dulled because he couldn’t use it properly . The nobles must’ve intentionally inflated the rumors in order to boost the morale of the people .

But that wasn’t it . Now Grid was the hero in the rumors . At that moment, Earl Ashur’s memories of the beginner Grid were completely blown away . His narrow perception disappeared and he started to perceive the current Grid correctly .

‘Indeed, this is an absolute presence . ’

The two eyes reminiscent of rotten fish . The mean eyes when facing the weak now shone as they contemplated the world in a much stronger face . The weak body that always shrank back . The pathetic flesh that ran away when hunting orcs and was killed by the orc captain, it was now standing firmly like a mountain .

That disgusting face . He didn’t care about how he looked and was always jealous of others . That horrible face now emitted a dignity that charmed all the people of the kingdom .

‘Is it possible for a person to change this way…?’

“You want me to beg for my life?”

Earl Ashur quietly observed Grid and the blue sword in his hand . The sword gleaming with a white light was something that could only be seen in legends . Earl Ashur felt a fear of death . His instincts were shouting at him to succumb to Grid .

This was the effect of Grid’s high dignity stat . However, Earl Ashur had the highest pride as the strongest person in the Eternal Kingdom and a great magician, so he didn’t give in easily .

“I’d rather die . ”

He hadn’t been sure Pagma’s Rare Book actually existed .

Earl Ashur decided to use Grid, who was easy to take advantage of . However, he gave reasonable compensation and didn’t put a time limit on the quest . It was a quest he seriously entrusted to Grid, because he believed in Grid’s inherent tenacity . Did he give a novice adventurer the quest in an attempt to trick him?

No, it was Grid who abandoned the faith first . Grid was blinded by greed after discovering Pagma’s Rare Book and broke the promise, trying to take the book for himself .

‘That wasn’t all . ’

His precious son Bland had been in love with Irene for many years . The woman who seemed likely to marry Bland had been taken away by Grid . It was better to choose death than to submit to Grid, who wasn’t just his enemy, but his son’s enemy as well .

Grid was baffled as he watched Earl Ashur tightly close his eyes .



‘He really wants me to kill him?’

Grid had hated Earl Ashur since he was killed . But it was his choice to quickly find Pagma’s Rare Book without understanding the subject . He wasn’t forced by Earl Ashur . Nevertheless, whenever he suffered a trial, he blamed everything on Earl Ashur .

His habit of blaming others was the problem . Strictly speaking, there was no reason for Grid to resent Earl Ashur . If Pagma’s Rare Book hadn’t existed, Grid wouldn’t have found it or turned into Pagma’s Descendant .

As a result, Earl Ashur was Grid’s benefactor . Of course, that was just the result, and there was no need for Grid to feel gratitude . It was through Grid’s willpower that he found Pagma’s Rare Book and became Pagma’s Descendant . It was due to Grid’s own efforts that he could grow until now, and it wasn’t thanks to Earl Ashur .

Anyway, this was the conclusion .

‘I have overwhelmed him but… Looking at this, I don’t need to kill him . ’

Grid still didn’t like Earl Ashur . In fact, he had the experience of being murdered by Earl Ashur’s knights, and he had been directly threatened with death by Earl Ashur, so it wasn’t easy to feel forgiveness .

But it wasn’t enough to feel the urge to murder him . His conscience didn’t allow him to .

“Sigh, okay . Forget it . ”

“…?” Earl Ashur was confused as Grid sighed and took back his sword . “I tried to kill you . But you will spare me?”

Earl Ashur’s strength transcended his title, but he was still an earl . Grid was a duke, but Earl Ashur treated him badly and even tried to kill him because of a grudge of the past . Now that he discovered that Grid was really qualified to be a duke, Earl Ashur was aware that he committed a crime . He thought it was natural to be executed, so he couldn’t accept this .

“Is there something you will demand separately of me?”

Earl Ashur eyed Grid warily .

‘I had mercy on him, yet he’s still doubting me?’ Grid’s heart beat faster . The Grid of the past would’ve been swept away by his emotions and spoken nonsense . ‘It’s better to ask for something in exchange for saving him . ’

Grid had learned to take advantage of certain situations . He had learned it by watching Lauel for three months . What could he get from Earl Ashur?

Grid thought about it .

‘Money? Jewelry? Land? Items?’

He was greedy . As Grid was deeply troubled about what he should ask for, Lauel sent him a whisper .

–Grid, everyone has arrived in Reidan except for Euphemina . When are you going to arrive?



–I think it will take three more days .

–Three days? What is taking so long? Can’t you come quickly if you use Fly? Come quickly . There is a mountain of work to do .

–I have a companion . But my companion doesn’t want to ride a carriage, so we’re walking . Just handle things for a few days .

–Companion…? Who are you talking about?

–You’ll see when you meet him . It is good that you got in touch with me . I actually…

Grid briefly explained to Lauel about the relationship between him and Earl Ashur, as well as the current situation .

-…In these circumstances, what should I ask from Earl Ashur?

–Earl Ashur…

As one of the 10 great magicians on the continent, Earl Ashur was a huge celebrity . Lauel already knew about him, so he thought carefully before asking .

–There is a story I’ve heard from Vantner . I heard he caused a disturbance along with Earl Ashur’s son on the day of your wedding to Irene?

–Really? I didn’t know . I couldn’t pay attention to anything else on that day .

–Pay attention to him . Ask Earl Ashur to give you his son .

–Eh? What are you saying?

Lauel clearly predicted that Grid wouldn’t understand and added a detailed explanation .

–Earl Ashur is famous for his love for his son . If you keep his son, he won’t be able to go against you again and he will have to move according to your will . Earl Ashur’s mighty power will surely help one day .

‘What a great guy . ’

Lauel looked at benefits rather than money, so Grid thought he was truly great . One day he would become smart like Lauel . A wicked smile appeared on Grid’s face and Earl Ashur’s anxiety was heightened .

Then Grid demanded, “Give me your son . ”

“What…?” It was like a bolt out of the blue to Earl Ashur . He absolutely couldn’t accept it . “You mean to take my son hostage!”

The 48 year old Earl Ashur was still young and beautiful . His appearance was like the protagonist of a manhwa, and he had been very popular since childhood . When he was a young man and still active among the social circles, dozens of women clung to him .

But Earl Ashur only loved one woman . She wasn’t beautiful, but Earl Ashur fell for her warm-heartedness . Their marriage was successful . They had two sons and lived happily .

It was a short moment of happiness .

Unfortunately, Earl Ashur’s wife suffered from a terminal illness and died at a young age . Earl Ashur tasted the pain of his heart breaking . However, he didn’t have time to mourn . He had an obligation to defend the kingdom and had to take care of his two young sons .

Earl Ashur was faithful to his duties and raised his sons at the same time . His first son became a royal mage, and his second son became a magic swordsman because he showed talent in both magic and swordsmanship . Earl Ashur was able to fill the blank spot left by his wife with his pride for his two sons .

But the heavens were too harsh on Earl Ashur .

Just two years ago . His first son went on a monster conquest and died . After that, Earl Ashur’s nature became somewhat strange . His gentleness disappeared . However, he still cared about his remaining son . Bland was his only blood, and Earl Ashur cherished him more than his own life .

“My flesh and soul might burn, but I will never sell my son . Just kill me . ”

‘Stubborn…’

What should he do? Grid wasn’t smart, so the only method he could come up with was to use force . But this problem didn’t need to be resolved with force .

“I will follow you . ”

A blond man appeared while Grid was feeling confused . The person was Bland .

“Why are you…!?”

Bland ignored the panicked Earl Ashur and bowed before Grid . “I, Bland de Ian, son of Earl Ashur, greet Duke Grid, the great hero of this kingdom . ”

Bland and Grid had dueled once over Irene . But in the end, Bland was defeated and kicked out from the wedding . After that, he lived in pain for a while, but now he was determined .

“I will go to Reidan according to Duke Grid’s will . ”

It was the only way to save his father . Earl Ashur’s face turned white .

“Bland! Why are you deciding this by yourself?”

Grid was the rival who deprived Bland of his beloved . Earl Ashur couldn’t tolerate his son being Grid’s hostage . He started to gather magic power in his pained body .

“I will kill you and give your soul to God Yatan if you touch one hair on my son!”

Bland came forward before Grid could frown . He fell to his knees .

“Duke Grid, my father lost his temper because he cares too much about me . Please show mercy one more time . ”

“B-Bland…”

He was begging to his rival because of his father! Earl Ashur was shocked by causing more humiliation to his son and fell silent . Then Bland reassured him . “Father, I will go and study under Duke Grid . Please trust in your son and wait for me to return . Don’t skip any meals . ”

“Ugh…”

Earl Ashur was frustrated . His eyes had been clouded by his grudge, and now his son was taken as a hostage . Grid placed a hand on his shoulder .

“Earl Ashur, don’t worry . I will look after your son . ”

Ssik .

Wasn’t he a demon? He could smile brightly and enjoy the pain and sorrows of others . To Earl Ashur, Grid didn’t look like a human . However, Grid was obviously a human .

‘Please don’t overdo it . I won’t eat your son . ’

Grid inwardly spoke before glancing at Piaro and Bland .

“Let’s go . ”

After a few moments . The only thing left was a disastrous scene where Earl Ashur looked completely insane and the wounded knights looked wretched .

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