“One of my men came across you in a hunting ground… The weapon you used at that time looks exactly like one of Grid’s weapons . ”
He was probably referring to Grid’s Greatsword . In this chilly atmosphere, Chris responded nervously .
“I will say it again . In this world, aren’t there one or two items that resemble each other?”
Chris tried to leave as planned, but Zibal grabbed his shoulder .
“This isn’t like you, Chris . Originally, wouldn’t you be angry when receiving an unfair accusation like this? Are you just laughing because what I said was the truth?”
“I’ve only ever responded in a gentlemanly manner . ”
Kwack!
Chris firmly shoved at Zibal’s hand on his shoulder . Chris had high strength due to all his labor, so Zibal wasn’t able to cope with it .
“Don’t push people with unfounded rumors . ”
Chris spat out . He didn’t shrink back, despite knowing that no one was on his side . This was the dignity of the third ranked user . But the opponent was Zibal . He might’ve been killed in one blow by a crazy farmer, but his strength and influence among the users was absolute . No matter how high Chris’ charisma, Zibal wasn’t affected at all .
“If you’re so confident, why don’t you share the details of your weapon with us?”
Ssik .
Zibal suggested with a bright smile . He didn’t have anything to lose in this situation . If the weapon information was revealed and it was related to Grid, Zibal would be right . Otherwise, he could apologize if it was unrelated to Grid .
Chris faltered for a moment before acting wisely .
“Please don’t go overboard, Zibal . Who would reveal the information of their item?”
Items could be a person’s strength or weakness, so it was always a variable . Disclosing a weapon’s information was no different from revealing a private part . The masters of the seven guilds knew this better than anyone else .
They tried to deter Zibal .
“Zibal, please act moderately . Don’t make trouble when you are already struggling with Overgeared and the Blood Carnival . ”
“Yes, why are you suddenly doing this to Chris?”
The flow started to change . It happened when Chris was feeling relieved .
“Do you use the same weapon as Grid?”
The master of the Golden Guild, Seuron, stood up . A combat specialized unique class, Soul Predator . He might’ve been defeated by the crazy farmer during the Reidan invasion, but Seuron hadn’t fully adapted to his class at the time .
But now it was different . Now Seuron would be able to fight the temporary and full-time farmers .
“I don’t want to obediently send away a person who might be the enemy of our alliance . ”
Seuron spoke meaningful words and raised his Brutal Heavy Sword . After being defeated by the temporary farmer, he invested more than 10 million gold to increase it to a +9 weapon . His finances suffered quite a blow, but Seuron was satisfied . The gap between a +9 and a +8 weapon was large .
“Hey, Chris . Take out your weapon . ”
Seuron’s goal was to be number one . By default, he was aggressive so he didn’t want to miss a chance to kill a competitor .
“You don’t intend to bring it out obediently? Then I will make you take it out . ”
Pa pa pa pat!
Four spears appeared in thin air on Seuron’s left and right . It was the manifestation of the Soul Spears, which required a human or monster soul to be summoned . Sueron accumulated the maximum number of souls through continuous hunting, so he was in the best condition .
Pepepepeng!
The soul spears shone as they shot forward . It was a very fast attack that was hard for Chris to deal with, because he invested most of his points in strength instead of agility .
Puuok!
Two spears pierced Chris’ body . Seuron used this time to approach Chris with the Brutal Heavy Sword while using Soul Shackles . Chris stood at the crossroads of choice . Should he take out Grid’s Greatsword, or take out a second weapon to block it?
‘I have no choice . ’
Chris had no intention of deepening the false accusation that he had an alliance with Grid . His guild would be damaged if he became hostile to these people . In the end, Chris pulled out his secondary weapon .
Jjejeong!
“Hoh . ”
Seuron’s eyes widened . He admired the fact that Chris struck the Soul Shackles and blocked his sword the moment he took out his weapon .
‘Chris’ control is greater than rumored . ’
They were slow and efficient movements . It allowed for the maximum effect with minimal movements . Chris’ greatsword technique was truly brilliant .
“But . ”
He wasn’t Seuron’s opponent .
Yiing .
The sword that was engaged with Chris’ greatsword was reinforced with the effect of Soul Transference . At that moment .
Chaaeng!
“Kuk…!”
Chris’ strength became meaningless . As the weapon’s attack power was enhanced, Chris started to be pushed back . This game was truly about items . Chris realized again as he was pushed back a few steps .
Soul Arrows flew towards his head . Chris sensed it .
‘It’s a combo!’
If he was hit by continuous attacks, the probability of falling into a stiffened state was very high . And top rankers were able to fully take advantage of that moment of stiffness . Chris prepared for pain and suffering .
Suddenly, the arrows pouring down on him were shattered by a chain . Hao intervened in the battle .
“Seuron, don’t just do whatever you like . ”
There were many crazy people in the world . It wasn’t unusual for someone to enjoy fighting like Seuron . But there was an appropriate line . Hao didn’t understand Zibal and Sueron, who were trying to make someone big like Chris into an enemy .
“Hey Hao . Isn’t Chris suspicious? Look at the weapon that he brought out . It’s complete rubbish! Do you think that is his real weapon? He’s hiding his weapon!”
“Let’s say Chris’ weapon and Grid’s weapon are the same . Is that solid proof that the two are colluding?”
“…”
Hao asked logically and Seuron fell silent . Bubat also started to help Hao . He shook a hand towards Seuron and Chris .
“Let them play . It isn’t bad to experience each other’s ability ahead of the National Competition . Isn’t it beneficial?”
Seuron shook . He already concluded that Chris was below him . That wasn’t all . Everyone in this place thought so . It was a very short fight, but it was true that Seuron completely overwhelmed Chris .
“…I’m going if there isn’t anything else . ”
Chris stepped back .
It felt like he was a dog retreating with his tail down .
“To think that he is 3rd in the rankings . How pathetic . ”
Seuron laughed at Chris . Seuron and everyone in this room couldn’t imagine it . Chris actually hid his skills .
‘There will be many opportunities in the future . ’
And the best stage was only 40 days away . Chris’ eyes filled with fighting spirit .
***
Weapons Mastery .
It was the ultimate mastery skill that gave extra damage no matter what weapon was equipped . But it wasn’t a miracle . The extra damage that Weapons Mastery gave was low compared to the mastery skills optimized for only one weapon .
Therefore, Grid was obsessed with the level of Bow Mastery . If Weapons Mastery added 10% additional damage and Bow Mastery added 11% additional damage, the effect that Grid would gain when he was using a bow was Bow Mastery, not Weapons Mastery .
In other words, even if Grid later learned Weapons Mastery, Bow Mastery could be used to the end .
‘If I can give items an option that quickly increases the experience of the mastery skills…’
How good would it be? He didn’t intend to use the alchemy facility . Alchemy gave random options and the success rate was low, so he couldn’t rely on it .
“Khan . ”
In this situation, Grid tried to get Khan’s advice . Khan’s was an advanced level 8 blacksmith . As well as being excellent in daily life, he had accumulated experience for decades, making him very knowledgeable .
“Have you ever heard of an item that can quickly increase the experience of mastery skills?”
“Hrmm…”
Khan’s family had been in the blacksmithing business for generations . Among his ancestors was Albatino, who inspired the legendary blacksmith Pagma . Khan looked through his decades of knowledge and finally shook his head .
“I’m sorry… I don’t know…”
Grid had always been a big help to Khan . He wanted to pay Grid back if he ever got the chance . But now he couldn’t help Grid when he needed it, making Khan feel depressed . His shoulders were sagging when he had a thought .
“Perhaps you should ask Piaro . ”
“Piaro?”
“Yes, shouldn’t he know how to train in weapons more efficiently? If you listen to him, you might gain an idea about how to add it to an item . ”
It was the power of infinite favorability . Khan freely gave Grid advice . Grid gained great enlightenment and hugged Khan .
“Thank you!”
“Haha! I’m happy to help!”
The sight of the two people hugging was familiar to the blacksmiths of Reidan . The blacksmiths just looked away, trying not to interfere in the relationship between Grid and Khan .
On the other hand, Lord was shocked .
“Abubu…?”
Lord was hammering in a corner of the smithy . He was happy to hear his father’s voice, only to get question marks above his head . Lord couldn’t understand why his father was hugging someone other than his mother . In the darkness, Kasim whispered to him .
“This is the friendship between men . ”
“Woo…”
He liked the sound of the word ‘friendship . ’ Lord vowed . Someday, he would find himself wonderful friends .
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