Overgeared - Chapter 672

Chapter 672

“Irene!!”

“King Grid!”

"Hahahaha!”

“Hohohoho!”

“ . . . ”

An attack power of one billion, Meteor that could be instantly activated with no conditions, etc .  It wasn’t a dream item, but Grid succeeded in making the best item .  He succeeded in this achievement three years after starting Satisfy .  The joy that Grid felt was so big that it was difficult to gauge . It was natural that he would rejoice after reuniting with Irene .

“You’ve become even more beautiful since last I saw you!”

Grid smiled widely as he stroked Irene’s soft hair .  Grid’s hand moved and revealed Irene’s pretty little forehead .  It was a very lovely forehead so Grid kissed it . He didn’t care about the knights and maids watching . Irene’s milky white skin turned red as she blushed .

“I’m happy . I missed your kind kisses . ”

In fact, recently Irene had been very worried .  Yura, Jishuka, Euphemina, Laella, etc .  Grid always had beauties around him . But recently, the woman called Sua appeared and Irene realized that Grid couldn’t resist his desires and would have several concubines .  Grid had the right as the king . But unlike Irene’s concerns, Grid didn’t take any concubines .

Of course, Irene knew . The reason Grid didn’t have concubines wasn’t because he only loved her, but because he was so busy .

'Someday, he will have concubines . ’

Irene felt pained . She was sad to think that Grid’s warm touch and breath would be shared with other women .  But she didn’t intend to monopolize Grid . She knew she couldn’t monopolize him .  A noble should have many children . For the future of the kingdom, Grid needed to have many offspring .

‘Furthermore . ’

Grid was blessed by the gods .  He was a presence who surpassed the flow of time .  It had been five years since her marriage to Grid . Irene  was in her mid-twenties, while Grid looked the same . Now they looked like the right age, but it would be different after 10 years .

‘I don’t belong with him . ’

The people who matched with Grid were Yura and Jishuka . Irene’s eyes became red as she was reminded of the painful reality .

“Irene?”

Grid was surprised when the happily smiling Irene suddenly became tearful . He worried that he had made a mistake . Irene was deeply embarrassed .

“I’m too happy . I’m very glad to spend this time with Your Majesty . ”

“ . . . ”

Grid was a person with no sense of others . He didn’t know that Yura and Jishuka harbored a crush on him .  But he wasn’t a fool . Irene was a woman he shared his life and heart with . Grid got a glimpse of what she was thinking right now .

‘Irene . . . Khan . . . Lord . . . ’

A finite life was a natural part of life .  Satisfy’s time flowed differently from reality .  Grid became depressed at the thought of some of his precious people disappearing someday . But Grid didn’t express it . He wanted Irene to be happy without feeling any sadness . He could be happy thanks to her, so he wanted to repay it with her own happiness .

“Irene!”

“Your Majesty . . . Hup . . . um . ”

“ . . . Hup . ”

The knights and maidens guarding by the side of Grid and Irene blushed and turned their gazes to the wall .  Grid’s lips covered Irene’s small lips in a deep kiss . The two people shared a hot kiss, as if they were the only ones who existed in the world .

[Overgeared King Grid and Queen Irene’s love has set an example for the people . ]

[The marriage and birth rates in the Overgeared Kingdom have increased by 20% . ]

[The population growth rate of the Overgeared Kingdom has increased . ]

“Huh? Isn’t this a jackpot?”

Lauel was delighted back in his office .

" . . . Shit . ”

The bald Vantner was in tears .   He felt sorrow at being solo since his mother’s womb and Pon laughed at him .

*** 

“Amazing . . . ”

Piaro felt admiration when he saw the traces of the battle in the training ground . His shock was greater since he personally trained Damian in the fields .

“Temporary farmer two . . . No, His Majesty has become strong enough to drive back His Holiness?”

Asmophel nodded at Piaro’s question .

"That's right . He will become stronger than I am in the next two to three years . ”

“Haha . . . ”

Asmophel was a person who didn’t exaggerate . Then his words must be true .  Piaro recalled the first time he met Grid . A dull child who couldn’t properly handle his own abilities .

"But now he’s overwhelming a genius . ”

This was the power of effort and the flow of time .  A dark smile formed on Piaro’s wrinkled face .  Grid and Kraugel .  He was proud and grateful that opening of the era of the new generation was coming closer . He thought that even the Saharan Empire pressuring the Overgeared Kingdom right now, wouldn’t last forever .

‘There’s a problem . ’

That person called Baal’s Contractor . A sinister figure also appeared at the opening of the new era . He would surely interfere with Grid along the way, making Piaro feel uneasy .  

' . . . My role is to punish him . ’

Agnus’ presence was so great that Piaro made an earnest vow .

*** 

Valhalla .  It was a kingdom founded by God of War Ares and the interest in it was very hot .  Numerous players hoped to move to Valhalla and join Ares’ army .  Just like the Overgeared Kingdom had the power of items, Valhalla had the chance to grow in a systematic organization called the army .

Players had a larger choice of kingdoms to choose from and the population of the Saharan Empire decreased accordingly .  It wasn’t at a catastrophic level, but the empire would receive definite losses in the long run .  It was a very unpleasant phenomenon from the perspective of the imperial royal family .

"The Overgeared Kingdom hasn’t self-destructed yet?”

The leaders of the Saharan Empire gathered in Titan, the capital .  Most of them insisted that the new kingdoms of Overgeared and Valhalla should be punished and immediately destroyed .  But it wasn’t easy .  The empire had been pursuing a policy of eradicating immigrants for decades and was in constant conflict .

The soldiers and people were tired .  The empire of today had no room to invade both Overgeared and Valhalla .  That’s why they wanted the Overgeared Kingdom to destroy itself .  They demanded a high tribute from the Overgeared Kingdom, forcing the kingdom to naturally walk down the path of defeat . However, the Overgeared Kingdom was surprisingly resilient .

“It’s really strange . How can they continue to produce battle gear and feed the people when there is no money?”

"Are they cheating us with the taxes and holding back some money?”

"No . We are thoroughly monitoring them and it’s impossible . ”

“Then how do you explain the situation now? The situation can’t be explained unless they have infinitely proliferating minerals and food . ”

“Infinitely proliferating minerals and food . . . That’s a funny joke . ”

“It’s likely that other kingdoms are helping the Overgeared Kingdom . I think it will be good to block all of the Overgeared Kingdom’s diplomacy avenues . ”

"What’s the justification? It would be more comfortable to cause a war . ”

“Valhalla is the problem . Valhalla was only established due to the help of the Overgeared King . The Overgeared Kingdom doesn’t have any allies apart from Valhalla . It will be easy if we isolate the Overgeared Kingdom from Valhalla . ”

"Isn’t it simple if we invade both Overgeared and Valhalla at the same time?”

"Where can we spare the army? It’s impossible for the empire to make a large-scale military move at this time due to the immigrants . ”

“As the war continues, the tribes are experiencing a famine . It’s impossible to receive aid from their tributaries for war money and they will have to squeeze the blood of their own people, causing an internal problem . They can’t cause a war for the next few years . ”

"The ambassador coming to the great Saharan Empire to discuss poverty . . . This is due to the persistence of those scum . ”

"First of all, the immigrants need to be eliminated . Then Overgeared and Valhalla are next . ”

This confusion was caused by the Overgeared Kingdom still surviving despite being supposed to perish within a few months .  Why wasn’t the Overgeared Kingdom suffering from a famine? It was difficult for the empire to understand .

*** 

"This quarter also has a good harvest . Congratulations, Your Majesty . ”

“This is all thanks to Piaro . ”

The agriculture of the Overgeared Kingdom was phenomenal .  Spring, summer, autumn, and winter, every season had a good harvest .  It was thanks to the legendary farmer Piaro’s passive skill . Piaro’s existence itself was fraudulent .

"I am lucky that despite having most of my possessions taken away by the empire, neither my people or my soldiers are going hungry . ”

Rabbit shook his head at the relieved Grid .

"It’s only peaceful on the surface . The state of the Overgeared Kingdom is actually very dangerous . There is no money to invest in different fields and development isn’t happening . In the end, we will die out . ”

"In the end, we have to get away from paying a tribute to the empire?”

"Of course . ”

Rabbit nodded .  But he didn’t offer any good solutions .  Valhalla’s presence might’ve prevented the empire’s invasion, but the Overgeared Kingdom couldn’t declare their freedom from the empire . There was no room to stop the empire from coming .

“Hmmm . . . ”

The moment Grid was immersed in his thoughts .

-Overgeared King, what are you doing?

A whisper came from Valhalla King Ares .

-What happened?

They might become enemies one day but right now, Ares was the most dependable ally for Grid . Ares explained after hearing Grid’s question .

-The empire sent an envoy .  They told me to offer a tribute to the empire as a token of loyalty .

-Indeed, Valhalla as well . . .

Grid thought that Ares naturally accepted the demands of the empire . However, Ares was a formidable man like Lauel had said .

-I told him to get lost .

-Eh?

-How can I pledge allegiance to them when they sent Agnus to hinder me? Those damn scum, I’ll pop them like popcorn and drink them like Coke .  

- . . . Aren’t you giving the empire a chance to invade?

-They won’t invade right away .  They are afraid of the Overgeared Kingdom .  Well, once they handle some of the ethnic tribe immigrants, they will move onto Valhalla .

-What will you do?

-Let’s see . . .  Overgeared King, you should take care of me .

-You want me to send reinforcements?

-No, it’s enough to send me items .

- . . . ?

-I would like to arm my soldiers with your items .  Of course, I will purchase them at a fair price and I won’t forget this grace for the rest of my life .

Ares believed that if the most powerful army was equipped with the strongest items, there would be no need to fear the empire’s invasion .  But Grid still found it difficult to trust Ares .  He couldn’t rule out the possibility of the overgeared Ares Army becoming enemies . Ares seemed to read his mind and added .

-As a reference, I really like you .  I don’t want to be your enemy .  

- . . . Come to think of it, you are an uncle .

-Huh?

-No, nothing .  I need to discuss this with Lauel .

Why was he only loved by men? Grid was seriously worried as he told Ares he would think about it . Then he had a consultation with Lauel . Lauel spoke honestly .

“If Ares made this proposal yesterday, I would’ve refused . But . . . ”

“But?”

“It is different from the past . Accept Ares’ demands . Sell items and make money . ”

“Why?”

"So what if Ares tries to hit you in the back of the head? Use the spark of darkness sealed in the burning blade . Kuk! Kukukuk!”

“ . . . ”

Lauel declared that Grid’s power was now at a national level .

“Leave the trade with Valhalla to me and leave now . Please conquer the Behen Archipelago and come back . ”