Overgeared - Chapter 27

Chapter 27

Chapter 27

“Lululala~"

I naturally hummed a song, and as soon as I got out of the capsule, I sat on the toilet seat .

“Lululululu~"

I then headed to the kitchen and drank cold water .

“Lalalalala~"

I lay back on the couch and watched TV .  The humming didn't stop, and laughter even started to emerge .  I was so happy! Thanks to the hidden quest, I obtained a combat buff skill and cleared the quest safely, opening the path to a linked quest . I also gained a lot of levels in a short amount of time .

"I killed a few gangsters and got to level 21, isn't this a really big jackpot? Why is my luck so good these days?"

Hidden quests weren't easily obtained .  This was the first time in my one year of playing Satisfy . Among the billions of people currently playing Satisfy, only a handful would've obtained a hidden quest .  

Many things had gone well since I became Pagma's Descendant .  It really was an incredible class .

“There was a reason for my misfortune . It was a divine revelation after years of enduring misfortune . Ahahahahat~!"

What type of quest would Blacksmith Khan give me? And the reward? Maybe the enormous reward would be a unique item that I could use for a while…

If so!

“I can become a billionaire! Kuahahaha!”

The performance of Dainsleif and Valhalla was almost the same as the unique rated 'Failure' that I designed .  However, since the usage conditions were very normal, it was possible to have an astronomical value when dealing with users .

'They are items that remind me of why Failure is a failure . '

Albatino was a great blacksmith . He was probably the blacksmith who gave inspiration to Pagma…

“Such a great person wasn't a legendary blacksmith, while I stumbled across the legendary blacksmith class during a quest… Well, this is the world . "

I once again felt gratitude towards the legendary class that I obtained .

"Hrmm . " I gazed at my watch with a yawn and saw that it had been two hours since I left the capsule .  "Eight hours have passed in the world of Satisfy . Won't Khan wake up soon?"

According to the doctor, Khan's health was severe to excessive drinking and stress .  But if I followed the quest story, Khan would overcome the alcoholism and his health would be restored . So I didn't have to worry about it .

I connected to Satisfy .

“Log in . ”

My vision darkened before giving way to a warm light as I opened both eyes .

“…This is the clinic . "

The last place I logged out of was the clinic where Khan was hospitalized .  I immediately went to find the doctor called Simon .

“What is the old man's status?"

Simon smiled kindly .

“I thought it was dangerous because of the sudden increase in blood pressure in his weakened state . However, his condition is better than expected . He can soon be discharged from the hospital . God has blessed him…"

“I'm glad to hear that . "

“He will be healthier if he stays away from drinking in the future . "

I headed to Khan's room with Simon .  After a while, Khan smiled as he saw me .  "Ohh, welcome . I owe a lot to you . "

I responded with a smile, "Those in difficult circumstances should help each other . Now, you can leave the hospital . You just need to pay for the treatment fee . "

"……"

Why wasn't Khan answering? I couldn't help feeling uncomfortable .  Then Khan's words were like a lightning bolt from the clear sky .

"I'm sorry… I currently don't…"

T-This…! It was like a lightning bolt struck my mind .

“Don't tell me… you won't pay the bill?"

"It isn't that I won't pay, but I can't . I don't have the money . "

"Then what are you going to do? Does this clinic accept credit?"

I stared at Simon . His kind expression that had always been present was gone . Then Simon spoke with a very business-like expression .  "Credit isn't possible . "

"……"

I wanted to leave this old man alone, but then I wouldn't be able to get the quest .

"Damm . . it! My bad luck was waiting! Luck is truly the worst!"

I had to pay one gold for Khan's treatment cost .  I was afraid to calculate how much I had spent today .

Khan's smithy .

“Thank you once again . "

As soon as Khan arrived at his smithy, he turned to me and bowed 90 degrees, expressing his sincere gratitude .  Fortunately, he had a conscience . He thanked the person who paid one gold for his medical bill .

“Thank you . Thank you very much . I was able to feel hope again because of you . I was able to maintain the business that has been in my family for seven generations, that I almost lost due to my ignorance . I don't know how to repay you…"

Khan started crying . Unlike young people, elderly people really had a lot of tears .

"Old Man…"

I grabbed Khan's rough hand .

It was a common action that the 'main character' of dramas would do . 'Isn't it natural to help a neighbor in trouble? This was nothing, Old Man . There is no need to feel sorry . I don't need anything in return for my help . ' Such unrealistic words would be spoken .

But I wasn't a protagonist of a drama! I was a loser of the cruel, relentless modern society that was close to the natural laws of the Serengeti . I want a reward!

“If you really appreciate it, give me something . Come on . ”

“Yes, that’s right . Of course, I have to pay you back . Your grace was too big, I don't know what type of reward to give you . ”

I just noticed, was this old man really simple? Didn't he notice the words I use? I stayed focused . I couldn't think about anything else .

“Old Man, you were almost robbed of this smithy by those gangsters . If you keep drinking, your health will worsen and you will eventually die . " 

"Um, that's right . "

“When you collapsed from high blood pressure, you could've died . Didn't you live because I took you to the clinic and paid for your treatment fee?"

"Yes . "

“Then aren't I the savior of your life?"

"Yes . "

I spoke logically .  “To the savior of your life, you should give me a precious treasure equivalent to your life!"

Khan stopped crying and looked very sorry .

“A precious treasure equivalent to my life… I don't have such a thing . What should I do? Ugh…"

“Don't look so sad . I am very nice so I don't want treasures that are equivalent to your life . Over there, there . " I pointed to the second floor with my finger .  “If you give me Dainsleif and Valhalla, that is enough of a reward . "

My heart was beating excitedly .  It was because I was filled with expectation at receiving the items as a gift .  But this was me .  The world never went my way so easily .

“They are the heirlooms that have been passed down in my family for many generations . It is a treasure that my life can't be compared to . I will give my life to you, but I can't give you those items . "

It was a flat refusal .  If he wasn't going to give it, why bother being so earnest? As a frown appeared on my face, Khan coughed with shame and explained .

“These are treasures that my ancestor, Albatino dedicated his soul to . The treasures of his soul can't be handled by his descendant . I am obliged to keep these heirlooms until the day I die . But there's an exception . "

Khan was Albatino's descendant? He couldn't fake his blood . Did that mean he would display advanced blacksmith skills once his alcohol addiction was healed? And what was the exception?

“What is the exception?"

Khan's gaze became serious .  "There is something I want to ask you . How were you able to use the treasures? And how did you know its value at a glance?"

Khan explained .

“Dainsleif and Valhalla are unlucky battle gear . Their performance transcends imagination, but due to the usage requirements, it has been hundreds of years since an owner showed up . No hero could use them . It's been like that for the past few centuries . Due to that, they have disappeared in the history records . Now no one knows about their existence . "

Khan and I went upstairs . We stood facing Dainsleif and Valhalla .

Khan touched them and beckoned .

"I am sad since I want the world to know the value of Dainsleif and Valhalla . So I placed it in this prominent place . But in order to fully understand such an extremely good work, the person needs the same level of insight as the creator . Despite having displayed it for decades, no one has understood its value . "

Khan faced me .

"Then you showed up here . "

The long story began .

“There is a legend that is passed down in my family . Around 130 years ago, a man called Pagma came here . He found Dainsleif and Valhalla accumulated dust in a corner of the store . He saw it at first glance . The value of Dainsleif and Valhalla…"

Khan's eyes flashed .

“Pagma admired the work of Dainsleif and Valhalla . It is said that he showed off his swordsmanship wearing Dainsleif, which has never been used by any hero . The beauty of it was unbelievable, and the swordsmanship seemed to pierce the sky, creating lightning . "

I was amazed .  An absurd but exciting fairy tale! Did he read the interest in my eyes?

Khan became more immersed in the story .  “My ancestor, who witnessed the swordsmanship, fell to his knees in front of Pagma and begged . 'Please take Dainsleif and Valhalla . That would be what my ancestor wanted . '"

"Ohh! It became bigger! So? Did Pagma agree?"

“No . If Pagma agreed then Dainsleif and Valhalla wouldn't be here right now . This was Pagma's reply . 'These works are filled with Albatino's soul . I will refuse because they are so powerful, they shouldn't be wasted on a small bowl like myself . ' Pagma was obstinate and my ancestor finally had to give up . "

I really didn't understand the man called Pagma . No, why would he refuse something that was free? I would accept and sell them .

‘Ah, Pagma must've been a really rich person . So he wasn't greedy . '

My story continued while I was thinking this .

“Pagma said this before he left here . 'There are currently no heroes who can handle this armor . However, when the time comes, many heroes will emerge and all of them will be qualified to become masters of that armor . '"

"……"

I interpreted Pagma's words . The many heroes he spoke of referred to the users .  The growth of users was fast and infinite . There would soon be rankers who could use Dainsleif and Valhalla .

'I don't want the items to be taken by them . '

I asked Khan straight away .  “So what is the reason for the lengthy explanation?"

Khan replied without hesitation .  "I want to know your identity . "

“Do you think I am one of the heroes that Pagma talked about?"

“That’s right . Didn't I say there was an exception? If you can prove that you are the hero Pagma talked about, I am willing to give you Dainsleif and Valhalla . "

There were strong expectations in Khan's eyes .

I couldn't know .  The link with an ancient quest was approaching .

16 chapters a week will start next week (basically tomorrow) because of too many mass releases this week . I want to give my poor editor a break from editing so many chapters .

OG: 

Current schedule: 16 chapters a week .