Grid had the Minerals Strengthening skill . As the name suggested, it was a skill that could enhance the performance of minerals . It was a good skill just based on the description . However, its actual utility was low .
The weight of the materials which could be put into the ‘strengthening frame’ was limited to 30 grams, and it took 30 days to complete the strengthening . Grid had been strengthening blue orichalcum for the past seven years, but the weight of the strengthened blue orichalcum that he had secured was only around 2 . 5 kilograms . He needed 4 kilograms to make an average one-handed sword . Therefore, Grid couldn’t get enough minerals to make a sword despite his seven years of investment . It was a skill that was virtually obsolete .
This was from before he met God Hexetia .
[Legendary Minerals Strengthening]
[-Strengthens the performance and durability of minerals by using the strengthening frame .
Mineral weight that can be placed into the strengthening frame: up to 1 kilogram .
Time needed for the strengthening: 3 days . ]
The ‘special event’ that occurred when Grid produced the sixth myth rated item during his confrontation with God Hexetia was an upgrade to the Minerals Strengthening skill .
In fact, Grid hadn’t been very happy . It was a skill that had unnecessarily occupied his skills window for seven years . He still didn’t feel any appreciation for it now that the skill had been upgraded . However, Grid changed his mind after securing a large amount of strengthening minerals and using them in a set of armor for Noll .
‘Good . I did well by strengthening the blue orichalcum and black iron . ’
Black iron was one of the most commonly available minerals . There was a lot of demand for it, but it was a mineral that could be bought if there was money . On the other hand, the supply of blue orichalcum was so small that it couldn’t be bought even with money . It had a better performance than black iron, and the Overgeared Kingdom had been monopolizing the blue orichalcum that was dropped from the Guardian of the Forest . The first result of the strengthened black iron and blue orichalcum was Noll’s armor:
[Valhalla of Strong Trust]
[Rating: Myth
Durability: 1,745/1,745 Defense: 1,322
* 30% increase in health recovery .
* 20% reduction in damage from physical attacks and magic attacks .
* Adds defense when dealing with multiple enemies (100 defense per five people)
* 20% increase in physical defense and magic resistance in dark places .
* The passive skill ‘Immobile Fortress’ will be generated .
-The armor that Grid, the legendary blacksmith who went against a god, made based off Khan’s work .
The strengthened black iron covers the entire body while the steel plates made of blue orichalcum cover the shoulders, chest, and waist .
The owner of this armor will shine brilliantly in the darkness and will become the god of the battlefield spoken about for a long time .
Weight: 4,770
User Restriction: Level 400 or higher . 3,200 strength . 2,200 stamina . ]
‘Unlike Khan’s Valhalla of Infinite Affection, this lacks the ‘birth background’ but it is myth rated . It is extremely durable and has high defense thanks to the strengthened minerals . ’
It reflected the intentions of the maker, Grid .
Grid used the blue orichalcum in hopes of enhancing the racial traits of vampires, who ruled over the night . He also used some characteristics of Valhalla of Infinite Affection in hopes of strengthening Noll’s recovery ability . Additionally, he didn’t forget Noll’s potential to become stronger against a large number of prey and referred to the options attached to Dainsleif . The results were a boost to his blood absorption, increased defense in the dark, and increased defense when dealing with multiple enemies .
It was a new enlightenment for Grid .
‘Having a variety of production methods gives me a better understanding of various types of options and how to elicit them . ’
In this sense, the benefit of having the Overgeared Guild was huge . They ran to Grid every time they got a new production method .
‘Come to think of it, I have been able to concentrate on various quests thanks to my colleagues . . . Unlike other blacksmiths, I don’t have to waste time finding production methods . ’
Of course, it wasn’t a one-sided benefit . Grid steadily produced items for his colleagues, and the value was no less than the benefits that he obtained . Noll was hopping around . “Grid! Look at this! Hahat! This armor is brilliant! It has a blue shine!”
“Yes . It is great . ”
[Affinity with ‘Noll’ has risen by 20 . ]
The Valhalla of Strong Trust was worth billions of won . No, it was an item that could be sold for tens of billions of won . However, nowadays, Grid didn’t move for mere wealth . He was just happy to see his colleagues and subordinates rejoicing . Grid knew from experience that his colleagues and subordinates becoming stronger was worth more than money .
‘I’m sorry that the shield is only unique rated but . . . ’
It was too unrealistic to make a legendary shield . Grid could be stuck here for several months if he clung to the ‘rating’ upon which luck had an effect but Grid was a busy person .
“Then I’m going . ” Grid cleaned up his various tools and rose from his spot . Noll’s expression hardened as he spun around with the triangular shield in one hand . “You’re going already?”
“The shield took three days, and the body armor another three days . I’ve been here for almost a week already . I have to go back now . ”
“I have lived for over 200 years . "
“Huh?”
“One week . . . is short . ”
“ . . . ”
Noll’s small fingers grabbed Grid’s collar in a pathetic manner . It made Grid uncomfortable about leaving a young boy alone in this dark and desolate city . Still, he couldn’t afford to be sentimental . He had to check the statuses of Piaro, Asmophel, and Mercedes .
“Noll, you have to protect this place . ”
“Why? Is it due to the fields? How much larger should I expand the fields?”
“I don’t know exactly . Just continue farming for the next 153 days . Once the fields expand to a certain size, it can be recognized as a territory and will belong to my kingdom . ”
“153 days? I have to farm for 153 more days? I have to keep chewing on these potatoes?”
“Didn’t you say you have lived for over 200 years? Isn’t one week short? Then 153 days will go by fast . ”
“One week and 153 days are different! This . . . After 153 days, can I follow you?” Noll stopped shouting and asked carefully . He seemed to want to be with Grid . In fact, Grid also wanted this . A strong NPC like Noll would be a great power for Grid . Lord would also be glad to have a male friend around his age . . .
There was one problem though . “Unfortunately, you are the only person who can rule this place . Most of my colleagues and subordinates are human and can’t live in an underground city . It’s getting hard for me to breathe just living here for a week . ”
“Then what? I have to stay here all my life?”
“It can’t be helped . In any case, you can’t see the sun, right?”
“Bah, this body is made of pure blood . Sunlight somewhat restrains me, but . . . Wait . How about asking someone else to rule this place on my behalf?”
“Who?”
“A vampire like me . ”
“Yes, but . . . don’t the other vampires sleep differently from you? I will tell you in advance, but someone who always sleeps can’t be the lord . ”
For someone to be a lord, they had to exercise the minimum of operating skills . They had to develop the city and collect taxes . A lord with low intelligence or no ability to operate a city would ruin it rather than develop it . It was one of the reasons why Lauel was searching for talent every day . Noll made an angry expression . “Damn Yatan jerk . . . ”
He hated the Curse of Idleness . However, it was still cursing a god, and Grid was relieved when he once again realized that Noll wasn’t normal . The fact that he and Noll were on the same side was reassuring .
“Then I’m really going . Watch over the city well for 153 days . I want to accept your people as soon as possible . ”
The vampire cities were a rare hunting ground where vampire rings and elixirs dropped . While the Overgeared Guild controlled the vampire cities, the control wasn’t perfect . Forces frequently invaded the cities without permission . They even hurt the Overgeared soldiers stationed at the city’s entrance . As such, they were included in the main enemies that the Overgeared Kingdom had to deal with .
“Bah, you are the only human who can step onto my land . ”
“That’s reassuring . ” Grid smiled and waved .
Noll watched Grid’s retreating back and muttered in a small voice, “The armor and shield . . . Thank you . ”
It was the first time he had received a gift since he was born . He couldn’t be ungrateful .
***
Sparks appeared on a straight path that had nothing left . They were the remnants of Draw Sword .
“Cough . . . ” Blood flowed from Peak Sword’s right arm as the sword returned to its sheath . It was due to the gauntlets he was wearing on his right hand .
[Blue Dragon’s Gauntlet]
This was a gauntlet made from the Blue Dragon’s Breath that Peak Sword obtained from the National Competition last year . It was an item which maximized the power of Draw Sword by greatly increasing attack power and attack speed, but the penalty was too much . The ‘Lightning Speed’ effect that had a certain chance of triggering doubled the power of Draw Sword in exchange for consuming 12% of the user’s health and causing a ‘one-arm fracture’ for five seconds . A fracture was directly linked to a decline in combat power, so the activation of Lightning Speed was a double-edged sword .
‘I wanted to increase the rating before the National Competition started . . . ’
Last year, the gold medalists of the Overgeared Guild like Peak Sword and Yura received the sacred creatures’ byproducts as Grid had advised . They had asked Grid to make items, but the results were all ranged from unique to legendary . Among them, Peak Sword’s Blue Dragon’s Gauntlet had a unique rating .
However, Peak Sword didn’t feel too much regret . In the first place, he hadn’t hoped for a myth rated item, and the rating of the Blue Dragon’s Gauntlet was preceded with ‘growth-type . ’
Yes, the Blue Dragon’s Gauntlet was an item that could grow to a minimum of the legendary level . If the rating increased, then it was likely that the penalty, which was the sole disadvantage of the Blue Dragon’s Gauntlet, would be mitigated . In comparison to similar items, there was a lot more room to boost the Blue Dragon’s Gauntlet performance, and Peak Sword was looking forward to it .
The problem was that the accumulation of item experience was going far slower than Peak Sword’s expectations . Peak Sword had spent eight months raising the Blue Dragon’s Gauntlet, and it was only at 20% . He had stuck to hunting grounds except for when he was doing quests .
‘There is a reason why God Grid couldn’t summon Elfin Stone despite a few years passing . . . ’
Peak Sword recalled that God Grid had often said that a ‘growth type item is truly X’ . Then he recalled the news articles about Grid not participating in the National Competition that emerged today .
‘By now, those scum will be swearing at God Grid, right?’
Peak Sword’s affection toward Grid was close to infinite . The hero who had elevated his country’s honor and helped him countless times . . . Peak Sword felt extreme admiration toward Grid and was disgusted with the people who swore at him . Every time he read an article criticizing Grid, he logged in with the Internet ID called ‘Peak Dislike . ’
“It can't be helped . I’ll go and make a clean comment . ”
In any case, it was time to have lunch . He logged out without regret and turned into the head of the Patriotic Association, Kang Daehan . The real-time search queries were all about Grid . There were endless articles about Grid’s declaration of non-participation in the National Competition .
Kang Daehan logged into the Peak Dislike account and clicked onto an article at the top of the rankings . He was ready to ‘recommend’ every comment sympathetic to Grid and ‘report’ every comment condemning Grid . However . . .
“These scum talking about things they don’t know about . . . Huh?”
He sorted by recommendations and didn’t find any bad comments about Grid .
-Being absent from the largest event held once a year . . . Perhaps God Grid has a problem with his health? I’m really worried .
Recommendations: 21,034 Dislikes: 509
-I’m praying for God Grid’s recovery .
Recommendations: 18,110 Dislikes: 288
-Grid should take a break once in a while . . . The spotlight and expectations of the people are on him every year, he must be burdened . . . I think it is good for him to rest for a year . It is a shame about the gold medal rewards, but rest is important .
Recommendations: 14,500 Dislikes: 1,209
-In my opinion, last year’s Reinhardt invasion has a great influence . Immortal or other groups might invade Reinhardt if there are no Overgeared members there . Grid’s idea is probably to prevent the same thing from repeating . . . Why isn’t the S . A Group improving the system? The communication isn’t good .
Recommendations: 13,990 Dislikes: 102
-I’m cheering on the Korean representatives! Please work harder for Grid who is watching from a distance!
Recommendations: 12,010 Dislikes: 93
“Wow . . . ” Kang Daehan realized that he wasn’t the only person who loved Grid . All Korean people cherished Grid . Of course . . .
[(Column) Grid is full . ]
[We don’t know the exact compensation that Grid gained from each of the past National Competitions . They were certainly a big help for Grid at the time, but they aren’t items that will give a boost to the current Grid .
Grid is full .
The National Competition is only a waste of time for the present Grid . He has built up his own strength and isn’t afraid to ignore the wishes of the people
He has abandoned his country and his people . ]
This was the attitude of the experts . They needed stimulating material to attract the public’s attention, and it was rare for Grid to have such inflammatory materials .
“These scum . . . ”
Kang Daehan picked up his phone . He planned to exercise the power of the Patriotic Association .
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