Overgeared - Chapter 760

Chapter 760

Chapter 760

Break through 13 gates guarded by different boss monsters and reach the destination .  This was the goal of the monster obstacle race .  If saint sword drawing combined strength and intelligence, this monster obstacle race required both stamina and strength since it required constant raids .

The most important thing was stamina .  The player’s stamina was consumed quickly in the process of moving through continuous raids and rough terrain . The basics for the participants had to be high stamina and stamina management .  It was natural that all 15 participants taking part in the monster obstacle race were the strongest representatives of each country .

It was strange that only Jishuka of the Overgeared Guild was taking part, but people predicted a fierce battle . But the result was different from everyone’s expectations .

“Fly Up!”

Kiiiiiiing!

Peng! Kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa!

“What . . . ?”

“This is crazy! Uwaaaack!”

One overwhelming attack! Jishuka climbed on top of the third boss, the pinky dragon .  The moment she put all the participants in her sight, it could be said that the game was already over . The overwhelming bombardment of the Red Phoenix Bow dealt a fatal blow to all participants . The pinky dragon’s breath also caused some of the injured participants to grey .

"Riding the pinky dragon and not being burned . . . Isn’t this a scam?”

"It’s good that we didn’t participate . ”

The Overgeared members in the waiting rooms of each country muttered .  They were reluctant to participate in events with Jishuka since they knew the options of the Red Phoenix Bow . The host was shouting .

『 J-Jishuka wins! Brazil has successfully obtained a valuable gold medal! 』

The other players were noticeably tired as they passed through each gateway, while Jishuka alone was different . Hundreds of cameras focused on Jishuka’s bright smile as she broke through the 13th gateway . She looked beautiful no matter the angle, causing the hearts of men all over the world to thump .

“Grid, have strength for the event remaining .  Chu!”

Jishuka’s concern was only for Grid . . .

“Boo! Booo!”

“Die Grid!!”

The anger of the crowd rang out all over Tokyo Dome and across the world .

"Isn’t it nice to be encouraged by a beauty? Is the chocolate pudding sweeter today?"

“ . . . ?”

The Korean team’s waiting room . Grid didn’t know why he received a scolding from Yura .

***

The last day of the National Competition .

Unlike the wishes of the people, time flew quickly and four of the nine events scheduled for today had already ended . The global festival that occurred once a year was almost over .

"I'm sorry . "

Toon returned after winning two bronze medals in two events and apologized to Grid . It was difficult from Grid’s perspective .

"Why are you apologizing for doing well? You were amazing . Thank you for the two precious medals . ”

“Yes Toon! You fought really well! The people will be delighted!"

“But . . . ”

Toon’s gaze was stuck to the rankings board . There was a big screen in the center of Tokyo Dome that showed the overall rankings .

United States: Gold (5), Silver (7), Bronze (3)

Canada: Gold (5), Silver (5), Bronze (4)

China: Gold (4), Silver (2), Bronze (1)

United Kingdom: Gold (3), Silver (2), Bronze (4)

South Korea: Gold (3), Silver (1), Bronze (2)

Brazil: Gold (1), Silver (0), Bronze (1)

Mongolia: Gold (1), Silver (0), Bronze (0)

Japan: Gold (0), Silver (2), Bronze (3)

Italy: Gold (0), Silver (2), Bronze (3)

France: Gold (0), Silver (1), Bronze (4)

Bronze medals didn’t have a significant effect on the rankings . A silver medal was more valuable than dozens of bronze medals .  That’s why Toon didn’t feel proud .  Toon was frustrated that South Korea had the same rank before and after gaining the medals .

"I wish that South Korea can be number one . I wanted to please Grid and your family . But . . . ”

Toon was an orphan who didn’t know the face of his parents .  He’d been in the underworld from a young age and was active in the mafia until encountering Satisfy . He was a criminal in Italy and not loved by anyone .  But Grid and his family were different .  Toon came to South Korea and received a warm greeting from Grid’s family .  They believed and cared for him just because he was friends with their son or brother .  They treated Toon like a son, a brother .

Toon felt warm every time he sat with them . It was the first time he’d felt this way . He didn’t know how many times he cried himself to sleep out of happiness .  A happiness he learned much later than others . . .

Toon wanted to help those who gave him happiness . It was a desperate wish . But the truth was that it didn’t help at all .

"I know how good Yura is . But it’ll be hard for her to win a gold medal against Jishuka, who’s armed with the Red Phoenix Bow . ”

“ . . . ”

"And Peak Sword . . . Even if Grid gets a gold medal by beating Kraugel in PvP, South Korea won’t get the first ranking . All this is because of my incompetence . ”

"Why was I omitted?” Peak Sword cried out, but Toon didn’t hear his words . His eyes were blurred by helplessness . He bowed his head when Grid’s large hand touched him .

“Raise your head . Aren’t you my bodyguard? Who will protect me if you’re looking at the ground? Don’t worry about Yura and Peak Sword . Both of them will give us a gold medal . ”

“ . . . ?”

South Korea getting first in the rankings was realistically impossible .  All the Korean players were aware of this reality . Therefore, they turned to look at Grid with a stunned expression . They felt the full confidence in his voice .

Grid smiled . "Wait a minute . I’ll log into the game . ”

Grid pointed to the capsule in the corner of the waiting room and called Yura and Peak Sword over .

"Shouldn’t we try taking first place? How long will we be second? Isn't that right?"

“ . . . ?”

***

“The Overgeared King cares a lot about his colleagues . ”

Viola smiled and spoke to Eat Spicy Jokbal after seeing what Grid had done for Yura and Peak Sword .

“Does Eat Spicy Jokbal like it?”

"Stop talking useless words . ”

Eat Spicy Jokbal blushed, but didn’t remove his gaze from Grid . He was interested in Grid’s every move .

***

Target processing was a popular event every year .  It was the event where Grid announced his existence to the world .  But this year it was Yura participating, not Grid .  The revised rules had changed it to a one player event and the winning candidate was naturally Jishuka .  It was speculated that she would summon the red phoenix to simultaneously shoot down the targets and competitors on the map . In theory, there was no way Jishuka couldn’t win .

『 Originally, Yura was one of the strongest candidates . . . 』

『 It’s no longer possible to talk about a winner other than Jishuka . 』

The experts also thought the same . The Korean commentators were disappointed .

『 There are a number of ways that South Korea can get the overall first ranking . 』

『 It’s possible if Canada and the US don’t win a gold medal in the remaining five events and South Korea wins four gold medals in a row? 』

『 Yes, that’s right . But it’s sad since that’s impossible . 』

『 Jishuka is too strong . Peak Sword is an excellent player, but he’s somewhat lacking to receive a gold medal . But this isn’t something to be sad about . It isn’t necessary to be first . 』

『 That’s right . Our players have done well enough . We should pay tribute to our players . 』

Everyone in the world had expected South Korea’s ranking to be the lowest this year .  However, the Korean players were excellent and as a result, South Korea was in the top rankings . There was no one who would blame the South Korean players for failing to be first .

“I’m sorry for Grid, but personal matters should be separated . ”

The target processing began .  At the same time, Jishuka moved through the forest and aimed to occupy the highest spot . She was planning to take advantage of the power of Fly Up! She would put as many targets as possible into her field of view and would win a gold medal at once .

『 Jishuka has climbed to the top of the hill! 』

『 She plans to see all targets in the sky and on the ground . 』

The target processing event, which was intense every year, was on the verge of facing an unprecedented result .

Kkirik!

People didn’t doubt that Jishuka would soon be the winner as she pulled back the Red Phoenix Bow . Of course, it was the same for Jishuka .

'I must win the gold medal and obtain the Red Phoenix Breath . . . ’

Jishuka had 120 targets in her field of view . The moment she was about to use the Fly Up! skill .

Taaang!

A shot rang out from the forest below the hill .  It happened when Jishuka noticed the birds simultaneously flying up out of surprise .  Her vision turned black and white .

[You have been shot . ]

[You have died . ]

‘What . . . ?’

Swaaaaah .

Jishuka couldn’t understand the situation as she turned to grey .

Clink!

After confirming Jishuka’s death, Yura changed Alex’s Magic Engineering Bayonet (Produced by Pagma) from sniper mode to rifle mode . It was the moment that the Demon Slayer exclusive item that Grid obtained from the Behen Archipelago was revealed for the first time to the world .

This was the power of items .

***

"Our goddess has done it!!”

"Waaahhhhhhhh!"

“Yura! Yura! Yura!!!”

The winner of the target processing was Yura .  South Korea was heating up .  Over 50 million people were delighted that Yura exceeded expectations . Everyone cheered at the thought of South Korea’s overall ranking rising higher .  In addition, they sent personal congratulations to Yura . There were a surprising number of people desperately happy for Yura after she suffered a painful defeat in the saint sword drawing event to Kraugel . It was evidence that Yura had the love of the people .

"Canada and the US might continue losing in the remaining four events . Then maybe we can get first?”

“It will be possible if South Korea wins three more gold medals in the future!”

“The remaining players are Grid and Peak Sword?”

“Yes!”

“ . . . That isn’t possible . ”

“Uh . . . Peak Sword can’t win . ”

It was undeniable that Peak Sword was one of the top three strongest in South Korea . He was definitely a world class player .  The problem was that there were more talented people in the world .  People didn’t expect much from Peak Sword . In the midst of these worries .

“ . . . ”

Unlike usual, Peak Sword had a solemn expression as he entered the battlefield .  There was a beautiful sheath of a transparent red color hanging from his waist . It was the strongest sheath exclusive to Iyarugt and made of bloodstone, Iyarugt’s Sheath .