Overgeared - Chapter 387

Chapter 387
Chapter 387



[You have entered the 20th island . ]



The time it took Grid to pass 19 islands and reach the 20th island was exactly 45 hours and 19 minutes . He broke through the treasure hunt mission with a versatile key and avoided the thunderstorm with a giant lightning rod . These missions wasted a lot of time for ordinary contestants .

It was the same with the Overgeared members . The Overgeared members were prepared due to Grid who had reached the 40th island . They were able to enter the 20th island as fast as Grid .

‘The mission of the 20th island is to avoid the eyes of the hell moon . ’

The Overgeared members thought of the method that Grid came up with .

Sururuk .

They used the invisibility cloak and hid their traces on the island . Thanks to that, the hell moon couldn’t do anything . All of this was thanks to Grid .



***

39 days remained until the National Competition .

The 1st ranked Kraugel stood at the crossroad of choice . For the remaining period of time, he could re-challenge the Behen Archipelago or re-challenge Piaro .

‘I can acquire skills and elixirs in the Behen Archipelago . ’

If he won against Piaro, he could change to a legendary class . Even if he only succeeded in one of the options, Kraugel could play an overwhelming role in the National Competition .

‘Both are likely to fail . ’

Could he challenge Piaro and win? Kraugel calculated that the odds were only 30% . Then what about the Behen Archipelago?

‘The probability of clearing the Behen Archipelago is even lower . ’

The reason why Kraugel couldn’t re-challenge the Behen Archipelago was the nonsensical 31st island . The 31st island recreated his past trials . There, Kraugel had to fight the great demon Furfu . It was in a state where his level was lower than 180 .

‘Furfu…’

One of the great demons who lost to Sword Saint Muller . In the past, Kraugel had dismissed Furfu . A great demon who lost his body . Kraugel was confident that he could raid Furfu by himself, despite Furfu borrowing the body of an intermediate demon .

The result? It was terrible . He had been killed three times in succession, with Furfu chasing him to the ends of the world . If he hadn’t received help, he might’ve died a few more times .

‘The Behen Archipelago isn’t a place I can clear with my abilities . ’

Kraugel’s expression was bitter as he made this judgment . He compared himself with Grid . Grid, the first player who defeated him . He said he passed the 30th island . Grid was a man with the amazing ability to overcome past trials .



“…Hrmm . ”

Kraugel thought this and turned his attention to the East Continent . He could gain exclusive White Swordsman items, exclusive skills and rapid level increase from the East Continent . There were many rewards that were less valuable than the Behen Archipelago or Piaro, but they couldn’t be ignored .

‘I have to stay on the East Continent until the National Competition . ’

Kraugel made his decision and used the East Continent’s portal scroll .



***

“This is very hard . ”

The 41st island .

Grid studied the combination of Linked Kill Wave and Pinnacle Kill in three days of game time, but didn’t achieve the desired result . It wasn’t easy to catch the timing if Linked Kill Wave and Pinnacle Kill .

‘It is absurd . ’

He tried from 0 . 1 seconds to 3 seconds to connect Link and Kill . But rather than Linked Kill Wave, only Link or Linked Kill were activated, making Grid go crazy .

‘I’ve been doing this for three days already…’

The fact that he couldn’t get the results he wanted despite doing his best was irritating him . Grid’s head hurt . He once again lamented his low talents . But he wasn’t frustrated . Grid still had hope .

‘Perhaps it isn’t the gap between Link and Kill, but the fulfillment of other conditions . ’

How could he figure out what conditions there were?

“I will fight my clone one more time . ”

Grid knew better than anyone that he couldn’t win against his clone in his current state . However, Grid wasn’t afraid . If he was afraid of failure, he would become stagnant .

“Do it again . ”

Grid breathed in deeply and moved through the gate of the 41st island . He would once again fight with the clone, while taking note of the process for Linked Kill Wave and Pinnacle Kill .



***

[You have entered the 41st island . ]

[A mission will be created . ]



[41st Island]

Fight with yourself and win .

First Clear Compensation: You can raise the level of one skill .



A flat island with no geographical features . The moment Grid stepped onto the small island, the clone came forward to meet him .

“Pagma’s Swordsmanship . ”

Indeed, it was the same as three days ago . Grid’s clone attacked the moment Grid entered the island .

‘Will he open with Linked Kill Wave again?’

Grid focused . He watched the movements of the clone without blinking in order to figure out the secret behind Linked Kill Wave . Then the skill was used .

“Transcended Link . ”

“Dammit . ”

It used Transcended Link instead of the skill Grid wanted? Grid also used Transcended Link, as dozens of energy blades were fired . The bombardment caused the earth to shake . The impact was enormous as it was a clash between legendary skills .

Kuaaaaang!

“Kuk…!”

The swirling sandstorm disturbed Grid’s visibility and he retreated backwards, while the clone made another choice . Despite the pain of the sand getting into the eyes, the clone persevered as he rushed forward and swung Iyarugt at Grid . It was immediately after using Transcended Link and Grid was still armed with Grid’s Greatsword, so he couldn’t read Iyarugt’s orbit .

Seokeok!

Grid’s thigh was cut . He belatedly swapped to Iyarugt, but…

“Wave . ”

The clone swapped from Iyarugt back to Grid’s Greatsword, and used a skill, hitting Grid successively .

‘Why is his weapons swapping speed so quick?’

Weapon swapping required a series of processes . It required opening the inventory, putting in the item then bringing out the desired item . In Grid’s case, the process took around 2 seconds on average . Grid was confused because the clone did it in less than a second .

‘Will I get used to it if I do it often?’

Grid suppressed the confusion and thought as positively as possible while wielding Iyarugt . It was necessary to deal as much damage as possible while the clone was armed with Grid’s Greatsword .

Puok!

Iyarugt stabbed at the clone’s side, leaving a blood-like glow .

‘I have to continue this momentum . ’

Grid didn’t use a skill . He quickly wielded Iyarugt, not giving the clone a chance to use skills . It was clearly an effective choice . The clone was forced to concentrate on defense .

Chaaeng! Chaeng!

The battle entered a lull . Iyarugt and Iyarugt collided with each other, leaving a bloody afterglow in the area .

‘Let’s think about it . ’

How could he shake off the clone in order to use a skill and change the shape of the battle? The clone extended a finger while Grid was thinking .

“Magic Missile . ”

Peeng!

“Kuk . ”

Magic Missile (Enhanced)’s casting time was only one second . It required one finger to be extended, so it was possible to cast while wielding a sword . Grid also knew this, but the one who changed the battlefield using Magic Missile was the clone . It proved that the clone’s thinking ability was better than Grid’s .

“Pagma’s Swordsmanship . ”

Grid winced as he was hit by Magic Missile . The clone swapped to Grid’s Greatsword in an instant and carried out the footwork of Link . Grid also wanted to offset it by using Link the same way, but the problem was that it took time to swap to Grid’s Greatsword .

The moment Grid’s Greatsword was pulled out, the clone’s Link was already complete .

‘Shit . ’

Grid gritted his teeth . It was to prepare for the pain . But the pain didn’t come . The clone was still continuing its sword dance .

“Kill . ”

Link and then Kill .

‘Linked Kill!’

It was lucky . He wouldn’t have been able to cope if Link was immediately used, but he was given time .

Taack!

Grid hurriedly pulled out the Divine Shield .

“Wave . ”

“…!”

The clone combined Linked Kill with Wave . It was Linked Kill Wave .

Kurururung!

Subsequently, waves of Kill attacks filled the air .

‘I understand!’

Grid gained enlightenment . In order to combine Linked Kill Wave, it was essential to withdraw back before connecting each sword technique .

‘Finally, I also…!’

Grid watched carefully . But it wasn’t a situation where he could just sit back and enjoy .

Pepepepeng!

8 Kill attacks were directly aimed at Grid . Grid summoned Randy and had him use Revolve .

Chaaeng!

The 8 Kills were sucked in by Revolve and turned around, heading back to the clone . The clone remained calm . He also summoned Randy and responded by using Revolve . In the meantime, Grid was completely aware the movements of Link and Kill .

He calculated the time accurately and didn’t forget to step backwards before connecting Link and Kill . Then he started on the sword dance for Wave .

Kuwooooh!

A powerful energy centred on Grid . It was the energy of Linked Kill Wave .

‘Okay!’

Grid was filled with joy . After two Revolves, the more powerful Kill attacks headed towards him .

Kuaaaaaaang!

There was an explosion and the earth shook . Did Grid receive catastrophic damage? He succeeded in Linked Kill Wave, but couldn’t even use it? No, that wasn’t it . Grid wasn’t in a crisis .

“Linked Kill Wave . ”

“…!”

By changing his position with Randy, he was able to appear at the side of the clone and unfold the best skill .