Chapter 225
"Finally! Finally level 300!"
It had been four months since the Overgeared Guild moved to Reidan. Toban was the last member of the former Tzedakah Guild to reach level 300. The powerful monsters of the west stimulated their growth.
"There will be a cataclysm in the unified rankings."
"Cataclysm?"
“The top seven have firmly maintained their rankings but… I can safely say that most of the top 40 rankings are dominated by the Overgeared members."
“Why is that a cataclysm? It isn't anything special."
Originally, all of the Tzedakah Guild members were ranked in the top 50. The average ranking had only risen by 10, so Grid thought it wasn't that big of a deal.
'It is rather strange that no one has entered the top seven, despite the items I made.'
Grid might be disappointed, but the world was astonished. The top 100 rankings didn't fluctuate easily, so the present growth rate of the Overgeared members was unprecedented. Media companies around the world wondered 'What secrets are hidden in Reidan that can allow them to grow so quickly?'
『 The reporters have failed to enter the west. 』
『 In the western part of the Eternal Kingdom, there are monsters that have never been seen before. Experts speculate that only a party of at least level 280 users or rankers can enter… 』
『It seems like the Overgeared members are raising their level quickly by hunting the powerful monsters in the west. 』
『 Um… The monsters in the west will be a double-edged sword to the Overgeared Guild. The level up speed of the Overgeared members has risen exponentially, but there are few users who can move to Reidan due to the high entry barriers. 』
『 That's right. Reidan's speed of development will be slow. Duke Grid will definitely be hurt. 』
Ttang! Ttang!
There was the constant sound of hammering from the large smithy in Reidan. The 30 young blacksmiths taught by Khan were constantly producing the supplies that Reidan needed.
'I'm tired.'
Grid was still busy despite the manpower increasing. After their third advancement class, the Overgeared members commissioned more powerful items, so he needed to continue making items.
'But this damn hammering will be over soon.'
He only had five commissions left. Grid was free after he made those five items.
'Let's plan for the future.'
Grid had personal challenges. The first was to complete his class quest, the second was to recover all the pavranium, and the third was to complete Piaro's quest. His work as a lord? He had the incomparably clever Lauel and Rabbit to take care of it, so there were no problems.
"You over there."
Grid stopped hammering and called out to a soldier guarding the entrance of the smithy.
“Did you call?”
The soldier ran over with tight discipline.
'The great duke called me!'
The soldier's eyes shone like lanterns as Grid ordered. "Bring Minor here."
“Yes!”
After 30 minutes.
“Oh, what do you want?”
A boy with a disgruntled expression came to the smithy. Despite possessing the talents of a great miner, he was fostered as a 'minerals detector' because he possessed the skill 'Minerals Master (S+).
“I will give you an escort to search for the presence of the golem's labyrinths here in the west."
“It isn't an escort, but surveillance."
"Someday, I will give you freedom if you swear true allegiance to me."
“…Well, I do acknowledge you these days. You're a commoner who became a duke. But I'm still wondering if a genius like me should devote the rest of my life to you."
Minor possessed the skill 'Talent will Reveal Itself (SS).' His talent would always be clear to others, so he was destined to receive a lot of temptations in life. He was arrogant and would easily betray a person, so his loyalty wasn't guaranteed.
"Is it lacking to be the subordinate of a duke?"
“Indeed. At a minimum, shouldn't it be a king?"
"Hoh… You should remember that."
Grid would surely become a king and would obtain him. Grid pledged as he waved his hands.
"Go now."
“Yes, yes.”
Minor gave an insincere answer. But Grid knew better than anyone that he would work properly.
'The problem if searching for pavranium in the west is resolved…'
The only things left were the class quest and Piaro's revenge quest. However, he couldn't proceed with his class quest right now. It was impossible for Grid to get God Yatan to bless the pavranium.
'Even Yura doesn't knew where the First Servant of the Yatan Church is… First, I should resolve Piaro's grudge.'
The cause of Piaro's heart sickness, Asmophel. If Grid defeated the former vice-captain of the Red Knights, Piaro could be freed from these chains.
'Once he is in a perfect condition, he might become my subordinate…'
The hopeful Grid continued making items.
Then five items later.
Grid completely all the items for the guild members and used the skill the Legendary Blacksmith's Creation.
[Legendary Blacksmith's Creation Skill]
You can create three equipment item production methods every time the skill level of the 'Legendary Blacksmith's Craftsmanship Skill' goes up.
Number of items that can be created at present: 12/15.
* When items are produced using this skill, the name of the creator is automatically placed on the item.
Then the familiar notification windows started to emerge.
[What item do you want to create?]
“Heavy boots."
[Have you decided on 'Heavy Boots?']
"Yes."
[What materials would you like to use?]
"Um…"
He shouldn't use only high grade minerals such as black iron, mithril and blue orichalcum as materials. The reason Grid wanted to make heavy boots was because he wanted weight. According to Piaro's advice, the heavier the shoes worn, the greater the power of the greatsword.
“The main material will be steel. I will mix blue orichalcum into it to add strength and hardness, and to make it exert more power in dark places. Ah, I have to make the color darker by mixing in black iron so that it will harmonize with my armor."
[Have you decided?]
"Yes."
[Please design the item.]
Grid was a lot more smart and skillful compared to when he first created Failure. He perfectly drew the shape of the boots he wanted on the blank blueprint in front of him.
"It's done."
Over the past four months, he made more than 600 items and his dexterity stat exceeded 3,000 points. Thanks to that, Grid was able to draw a delicate image and the shape of the boots was completed in a practical and excellent manner. They were big, black boots that came up to just below the knees. They had a rustic type of beauty.
[Have you decided? When you complete the blueprint, the number of available creation skill will decrease by one.]
Grid clicked the button without hesitation. Then the shape of the boots was corrected by the system to make it look more perfect.
[Please describe the characteristics of the item.]
“Heavy and solid boots. Thanks to the nature of blue orichalcum, the defense will increase in dark places."
It was a simple, but accurate description. Based on Grid's description, the system started distributing the performance and options of the item.
[Finally, please decide the name of the item.]
From now on, all the items he created would proudly boast of the legendary blacksmith who created them. Grid replied in a proud voice, “Grid's Boots."
[Have you decided on 'Grid's Boots?']
"Yes."
Grid planned to attach his name to every item he designed in the future.
‘I will aim to complete a set item based on these boots.'
[A new item, 'Grid's Boots' have been created.]
[Grid's Boots]
Rating: Epic ~ Legendary
Epic Rating Information:
Durability: 335/335 Defense: 324
Movement Speed: -12%
Evasion Rate: -14%
* Increases defense by 10% against attacks from the bottom.
* When using a dashing skill, there is a 30% chance of failure.
* Defense will increase by 10% in dark places.
Unique Rating Information:
Durability: 401/401 Defense: 388
Movement Speed: -10%
Evasion Rate: -12%
* Increases defense by 12% against attacks from the bottom.
* When using a dashing skill, there is a 25% chance of failure.
* Defense will increase by 15% in dark places.
Legendary Rating Information:
Durability: 496/496 Defense: 470
Movement Speed: -8%
Evasion Rate: -10%
* Increases defense by 15% against attacks from the bottom.
* When using a dashing skill, there is a 20% chance of failure.
* Defense will increase by 20% in dark places.
An item designed by a legendary blacksmith. Designed with a perfect combination of steel, black iron and blue orichalcum, it boasts overwhelming defense. However, there are many disadvantages to its function because it is only focused on defense.
In particular, it is too heavy, so movement is restricted.
User Restriction: Level 320 or higher. More than 1,450 strength. More than 1,200 stamina. Advanced Heavy Armor Mastery Level 5 or higher.
Weight: 2,930
The effectiveness was very low compared to Braham's Boots. It could be considered to be boots designed specifically for tanker classes, rather than damage dealers who relied on charging techniques. However, the defense was nearly twice as strong as armor of the same class. The defense was unusually high for boots, considering that boots had a quarter of the defense of armor.
'This is perfect for me.'
In the first place, Grid didn't have a evasive type of fighting style. He favored swinging the sword. It wasn't just a matter of control, but a style unique to the greatsword. Furthermore, Grid had no charging skills.
'The boots won't have any negative effect on me, except for a reduction in movement speed. These boots will also suit Vantner and Toban.'
Grid was satisfied with the finished creation. He dreamed that one day, both him and the Overgeared members would be armed with a 'Grid set,' and started to make an item for himself.
Ttang! Ttang!
"Ohh…!"
The skills of a legendary blacksmith was constantly studied by 30 young blacksmiths and Khan, so the future was bright.
***
It had been a year since the fall of Pope Drevigo. Who would become the new pope after Drevigo? Numerous senior priests ran as pope candidates. Most of them were good priests and had a sense of mission to lead 70 million people to the path of light.
However, a small number of them wanted to be the pope to satisfy their individual needs. In particular, Pascal of the Judar Church was very ambitious.
"What if I became the master of 70 million people? The momentum of our family will pierce the sky and Father will surely become a duke."
Pascal's father was an earl of the Saharan Empire. Originally Pascal was a viscount, but he joined the church and became the leader of the Judar Church. Now he was looking at a higher place.
"I understand. Pascal, I will help you become the pope."
The largest religion on the continent was on the verge of falling into the hands of the empire. At this time, the 70 million people who followed Goddess Rebecca's teachings might become a political tool of the empire.
“Isabel-chan!"
The first unique hidden class, Damian, was trembling with sorrow. It was because Isabel's life was sharply decreasing after the unsealing of Lifael's Spear.
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Chapter 226
White Transformation referred to the technique of borrowing the goddess' power stored in the three divine artifacts of the Rebecca Church. It was a technique that allowed a person to borrow power that exceeded the human body. However, this power placed a heavy burden on the body.
Rebecca's Daughters refrained from using White Transformation as much as possible, and shortened the duration when they inevitably had to use it. But Isabel had been in the White Transformation state for the past year.
It was because Grid unsealed Lifael's Spear. Her life energy was rapidly becoming depleted.
"Cough! Cough!"
Her platinum hair had turned grey. Her shining eyes were faded like she was dead, and her normally flushed cheeks were pale. Nevertheless, she still looked beautiful.
'Right now she is only 18 years old…'
She was about to die at this age.
Damian looked at Isabel out of habit and finally started crying. "How many times have I told you? I said that Lifael's Spear must be sealed! Then why… Why aren't you listening to me? Huh…? Isabel-chan, are the orders so important? More than your life?"
"Cough! Cough!"
Isabel lying in bed didn't answer. She was staring at the distant sky out the window and her hearing had long been lost. She didn't even hear Damian's voice shouting right beside her.
“Isabel-chan…"
Damian's handsome face twisted. His face was streaked with tears and a runny nose, so someone laughed at him.
"Why are you empathizing with tools?"
It was Pascal. He entered Isabel's room without knocking, causing Damian to tremble.
"You…! How many times have I warned you not to describe them as tools?"
Damian hated Pascal.
The 5th Pope Franz felt a moment of compassion and sealed the divine artifacts of the church, leading to the weakening of the church. This was the logic used to convince the church that Lifael's Spear shouldn't be sealed again.
The person who spoke it was Pascal.
Pascal just shrugged. "Rebecca's Daughters are fostered to serve this church in exchange for their lives. Don't get caught up in useless sympathy and think about what is needed to keep the church. You are just damaging yourself."
As his descendant, Pascal respected 5th Pope Franz. However, he couldn't understand all of Franz' policies. From the beginning, weren't Rebecca's Daughters people brought up as tools? Sealing the power of the divine artifacts just because they couldn't endure it?
It was preposterous. An ignorant mistake. Pascal and most of the senior priests of the Rebecca Church thought this way. They planned to contact Pagma's Descendant so that he could release the seals of the two remaining artifacts as soon as possible.
But Damian couldn't tolerate it.
“I will never accept it."
Rebecca's paladins were much weaker than the Judar and Dominion paladins, so it wasn't a popular class. However, Damian walked this path to the end without giving up just because of Rebecca's Daughters.
Isabel, Rin, Luna. Damian longed for these three girls to always be happy. He wished for them to smile forever. He couldn't stand them suffering.
“They are people like us. And they have worked harder for this church than anyone else. To disparage them and call them mere tools… Goddess Rebecca won't forgive it."
"You dare mention Goddess Rebecca? You are deceived by the beautiful appearance of the tools and lost control. Stupid."
Pascal laughed at Damian. It was similar to those who ridiculed Damian in reality for running a fancafe of Rebecca's Daughters.
Damian couldn't understand them. “…Why do you have to ridicule someone's love and respect?"
“The problem is that the target is a tool, not a person."
“Isn't this just like people in reality saying that Rebecca's Daughters are NPCs, not humans…?"
“Reality? NPC? I can't understand the language you are using."
“Shut up!"
“…"
Pascal was the former leader of the Judar Church and a pope candidate, so he had mighty divine power. Rebecca's Daughters were the only ones in the church with higher divine power than him.
However, at this moment.
“They are people too! They rejoice in every moment! They are impressed! Angry! Sad! They are the same as us! Not tools or NPCs! Don't compare them to such things!"
The divine power that Damian emitted was threatening. It was a threat to Pascal, who was likely to become the pope after Drevigo.
'This is the power of the Goddess’ Agent…!'
Pascal had always ignored Damian, who usually chased after Rebecca's Daughters. He had laughed when he heard some priests talk about trying to put Damian as pope, but now he was wary of Damian.
The upset Damian proclaimed to him. "I will change everything! I will root out all the rotten people, including you, who treat Rebecca's Daughters as sub-human beings! For Isabel-chan and Rin-chan! And for the sake of Luna-chan!"
Damian accepted the quest that he put on hold.
"I…! I will become the pope!"
[The quest 'Become the Pope' has been accepted.]
[Become the Pope]
Difficulty Level: SS
It has been one year since the death of 13th Pope Drevigo.
The Rebecca Church has barely recovered from the confusion and is now preparing to elect a new pope. However, Pascal is now the most powerful pope candidate and he plans to use the Rebecca Church as a political tool.
As the agent of the goddess, you have an obligation to guide the Rebecca Church to the right path and to stop Pascal's ambitions. Your power, beliefs and willpower will play a major role in defeating irrational violence and calming political strife.
After your crowning, you can never disobey Goddess Rebecca.
The faithful church members will cheer for you.
Quest Clear Conditions: In three months, become the pope in the pope's election.
Quest Clear Rewards: Second class 'Pope' will be obtained. 'Goddess Rebecca's Armor,' 'Goddess Rebecca's Helmet,' and 'Goddess Rebecca's Gloves' will be acquired.
Quest Failure: Pascal will become the pope. The Rebecca Church will decline even worse than the days of Drevigo.
"You will become the pope?"
Pascal was angry. He'd already bought more than half of the votes. This declaration had no foundation to succeed.
"Well, good. As the Goddess’ Agent, you are qualified to be a pope candidate. I respect you."
Thump thump.
Pascal nodded before heading over to Isabel's bed. Isabel looked at him and he gave her an order.
"A Yatan Temple was found in Kent Village on the outskirts of the empire. Show them the divine power of the spear. Ah, can you hear me? This is the command. Read this and act accordingly."
The user of Lifael's Spear always had White Transformation triggered. Naturally, the work had to be done fast, so the elders assigned Isabel more duties than the other two Rebecca's Daughters. As a result, Isabel’s life energy was depleting more quickly, but the elders didn't care. They were already preparing substitutes in large quantities.
"I will go." Damian intercepted the command. “I will take on all the duties that she will perform in the future."
Pascal rejected it. "Didn't I say it before? Are you making fun of the elders' commands? As you know, the pope's seat is currently empty so they are working on his behalf. Violating their orders is like going against the pope…"
"I am the Goddess’ Agent." Damian responded strongly to Pascal, who tried to repeat an explanation that Damian had heard several times already. “As you said, the elders aren't the pope."
“…"
"I don't want to hear anymore about the elders' orders. Only the true pope and Goddess Rebecca can command me."
Damian's words sounded good, but he had a weak base. The senior priests didn't treat Damian as important and ignored his opinions. But now Damian made his position clear, so Pascal couldn't help feeling dumbfounded.
"Hrmm…"
Pascal tried to think.
'If this guy is busy on the battlefield, he will be less likely to win the pope's election held in three months.'
Damian wasn't competition in the first place, but it would be a good idea to clear the path.
Pascal nodded. "Go ahead. But I doubt that you will be able to perform the difficult missions with your abilities."
"I am strong."
He had a unique hidden class. Now Damian was different from the past. He was no longer the extra who just watched while Grid fought Drevigo. Damian was also a protagonist.
"Kukuk, good. Prepare your heart. If you become tired and fall down, Isabel will take on the missions again."
Then Pascal left the room. Damian cursed him and planned for the future.
‘The mission is in the east of the empire. It is relatively close to the western part of the Eternal Kingdom.' Reidan was located in the west of the Eternal Kingdom. 'I will stop by to meet him.'
The person who went against Pope Drevigo and saved Rebecca's Daughters. He helped Damian become the Goddess’ Agent. Also…
'The only one who can seal Lifael's Spear.’
Pagma's Descendant, Grid. He was the only person Damian could rely on.
"Damian…"
Isabel called out to Damian who was about to leave. Damian took a deep breath. His expression that was distorted with rage gradually softened to a smile.
"I am going, Isabel-chan. Please stay well."
Damian said goodbye to her with a smile.
***
[The experience of (Witness of God's Weapon) Legendary Blacksmith's Craftsmanship Skill Lv. 5 has increased by 19%.]
[A unique rated item was produced, increasing all stats by +4.]
[Reputation throughout the continent will rise by +150.]
[You currently have 25,110 reputation throughout the continent. You can use the Reputation Store when your reputation reaches over 30,000.]
"It's good."
Grid was very satisfied as he checked the result.
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Chapter 227
[Grid's Boots]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 477/477 Defense: 483
Movement Speed: -10%
Evasion Rate: -7%
* Increases defense by 12% against attacks from the bottom.
* When using a dashing skill, there is a 25% chance of failure.
* Defense will increase by 15% in dark places.
Weight: 1,930
"Good, good. It wasn't an epic rating."
In the past four months, Grid had produced over 630 items, but he hadn't produced one legendary item. However, he produced five unique rated items, so he was very pleased.
'Five unique items out of 630 items… It's so rare that I was lucky. And honestly, I am reluctant to make any more legendary items.'
Grid had made eight legendary items after becoming Pagma's Descendant. If he produced two more, a 'special event' was likely to occur that would make him feel sick. He would rather make unique items.
'The unique rated items aren't greatly lacking compared to legendary items.'
The 30 young blacksmiths approached Grid who was grinning with satisfaction. They admired Grid's Boots.
"Duke Grid, this is a work of art!"
"The degree of completion can't be described in words!"
“Such elegance hidden inside a primitive design…! It truly is high quality!"
It was practically impossible for inferior blacksmiths to understand the work of the legendary blacksmith Grid. They just felt like it was great. But unlike their current appearance, their potential for development was enormous.
Grid had searched the 20,000 people of Reidan and selected those with excellent qualities, then Khan taught them. The ability of Grid and Khan to closely observe their skills exceeded common sense.
'At least eight of them are going to become advanced blacksmiths. I will raise new blacksmiths around them.'
They were people who might've become advanced blacksmiths in another city. Grid had the Blacksmith's Affection skill, so he wasn't exaggerating.
[Blacksmith's Affection]
Appreciation of the NPC, which is the maximum skill level of the blacksmith, a minimum of 1 and a maximum of up to 5 randomly.
The blacksmith who received your teachings will be loyal to you for life and will share with you every time they learn new item production methods.
‘Anyway, next is the enhancement…'
Grid had a passive skill that 'increased the probability of item enhancement.' He enhanced Dainsleif to +8 and Failure to +9, so Grid wanted to try strengthening these boots to at least +8.
'I'm aiming to use the Grid set for a long time, so I want to try enhancement…'
To do this, he needed enhancement stones. But the price of the enhancement stones was rising. At the present time, the price of a general enhancement stone was 180 gold and a blessed enhancement stone was 2,500 gold. Given his previous experience and the current price of the enhancement stones, he would need at least 500,000 gold to enhance one piece of equipment to +8.
'Dammit, why does the price of the enhancement stones keep climbing? In the old days, the price of the enhancement stones were 100 gold and the blessed enhancement stones were 1,200 gold.'
It was because the overall level of the users had risen. The higher the level, the longer it took to get out of that level section. Therefore, users felt the need to enhance their current items. As demand grew, the price of the enhancement stones also grew. There was no reason for the price of the enhancement stones to go down, unless the S.A. Group significantly increased the drop rate.
However, the S.A. Group wasn't able to raise the drop rate of the enhancement stones. In order to maintain game service for a long time, the minimum requirement was to avoid gold inflation.
However, Grid couldn't think of such complex things. He just lamented and sighed.
"Huh?"
Grid suddenly became confused. It was because the 30 blacksmiths admiring Grid's Boots were now depressed.
“What's wrong?" Grid questioned and the blacksmiths started explaining.
"Lauel commanded us to produce boots and gauntlets to supply the soldiers. We're working hard on the boots and gauntlets, but…"
"After seeing Duke Grid's work, the boots and gauntlets that we produced are too insignificant."
“We know that it isn't possible to make items at the same level as Duke Grid, but can you teach us so that we can at least mimic it?"
Khan had already passed on the boots production method to them. However, they were hoping for Grid to teach them instead of Khan.
‘I feel sorry…'
Grid watched Khan. But Khan just smiled.
"I don't mind. Their desire to learn from you is very natural."
A legendary blacksmith was on a different dimension from an advanced blacksmith. Khan knew this better than anyone. Grid saw his heart and nodded. Then he started smelting four pieces of iron ore in front of the 30 blacksmiths.
"It is very simple to make boots. Watch and learn."
“Yes!”
‘I can receive the teachings of the great Duke Grid!'
The 30 blacksmiths' eyes shone as they watched Grid. Grid made the boots while adding brief explanations, then…
[The experience of the Legendary Blacksmith's Breath Skill Lv. 4 has increased by 9%.]
[The experience of (Witness of God's Weapon) Legendary Blacksmith's Craftsmanship Skill Lv. 5 has increased by 19%.]
[When legendary rated items are produced, all stats will permanently rise by +10.]
[Reputation throughout the continent will rise by +500.]
“…"
Grid made legendary rated level 80 steel boots, shortening the time to the 'special event.'
"Wah! Really amazing boots!"
"You can easily produce such a great piece!"
"Indeed, Duke Grid is a legend!"
"Damn…"
Grid shed tears. If Grid's Boots were made with the legendary rating, he wouldn't have felt so bad. Now one more legendary item remained until the special event happened.
"Hah…"
Grid could only sigh as he left the smithy. He couldn't let go of his unhappiness at completing boots for a soldier with a legendary rating.
"Sigh…"
Trudge trudge.
He had no strength in his steps. Grid staggered like a man who had lost his country. The people who saw him started to worry.
“Duke Grid is always proud and dignified, yet now he is having a hard time…"
"Surely a crisis isn't approaching Reidan?"
"Maybe it's a large monster invasion…?"
Originally, it was a law that bad rumors spread faster. The security rating that was maintained at a stable figure thanks to Jude and the soldier's efforts dropped dramatically. Jude and the Overgeared members were confused when they found out that the cause was Grid, but Grid didn't even know about it.
***
Reidan Castle.
'According to Piaro, Asmophel's escorts are very strong…'
Grid was unable to abandon enhancing the boots and searched the guild's warehouse. He hoped to find enhancement stones inside. However, the guild's warehouse only had a few minerals and sylphid scales that were supplied by Jishuka in Bairan.
“In the end, I'll have to buy them."
Grid checked his inventory. He currently had 20,000 gold. It was the money he acquired from disposing of the loot dropped by monsters that he hunted on the way here. What about the 5.5 million gold acquired from the golem invasion? Five million gold was used as the guild's funds, while the remaining 500,000 was converted to Korean money.
Grid currently didn't have enough money.
"With this much money, I can only enhance it to +5 if I'm lucky."
More money was needed. Grid went to his private warehouse. But there wasn't a single item in his warehouse that was worth money. A few months ago, he disposed of most of his items to acquire the money for his land and building in reality.
"Shit…"
He was a duke! Why did he have to be the owner of a big city?
"Huh?"
Grid was grumbling that Reidan was a poor city when he suddenly found an item in a corner of the warehouse. It was a glass bottle the size of his little finger. There was golden liquid in the glass bottle.
'Maybe this will make me some money?'
[Goddess’ Essence]
Weight: 0.1
It was an item he acquired from the Pope Drevigo raid. However, even the Legendary Blacksmith's Appraisal skill didn't have an explanation, so he didn't know where to use it.
'The pope wouldn't drop a cheap item…'
Pope Drevigo was the one who dropped the Holy Light Battle Gear, which was the strongest armor set. Grid thought that the Goddess’ Essence dropped by Drevigo was bound to have considerable value. But it was just a vague expectation. It was difficult to gauge the value because he didn't know where to use it.
'What should I do? Ah!'
It was a mysterious item that couldn't be determined with the eyes of a blacksmith. Then a well-informed person was needed to figure out the identity. And he had such a person nearby.
It was Rabbit.
'He has handled many goods, so won't he be able to recognize the value of this?'
Please let it be a valuable item, as he expected. Grid eagerly looked for Rabbit.
***
Rabbit's office had documents stacked up like a mountain.
"I don't know." Rabbit observed the Goddess’ Essence a few times before giving up.
Grid panicked at the unexpected result. "There's something you can't grasp with your insight?"
“I know that is is liquid that contains the divine power of Goddess Rebecca. But it is hard to tell what the effect will be."
“It can't be sold?"
"Be cautious." The always calm Rabbit raised his voice. “This liquid contains the divine power of Goddess Rebecca. You will regret it someday if you decide to sell it. You should treasure it for now."
“I need a quick source of money."
"Why?"
"I need enhancement stones."
"Enhancement stones…"
Rabbit unfolded a gigantic map of the western part of the kingdom. During the past four months, the Overgeared members had adventured and completed this map.
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Chapter 225
"Finally! Finally level 300!"
It had been four months since the Overgeared Guild moved to Reidan. Toban was the last member of the former Tzedakah Guild to reach level 300. The powerful monsters of the west stimulated their growth.
"There will be a cataclysm in the unified rankings."
"Cataclysm?"
“The top seven have firmly maintained their rankings but… I can safely say that most of the top 40 rankings are dominated by the Overgeared members."
“Why is that a cataclysm? It isn't anything special."
Originally, all of the Tzedakah Guild members were ranked in the top 50. The average ranking had only risen by 10, so Grid thought it wasn't that big of a deal.
'It is rather strange that no one has entered the top seven, despite the items I made.'
Grid might be disappointed, but the world was astonished. The top 100 rankings didn't fluctuate easily, so the present growth rate of the Overgeared members was unprecedented. Media companies around the world wondered 'What secrets are hidden in Reidan that can allow them to grow so quickly?'
『 The reporters have failed to enter the west. 』
『 In the western part of the Eternal Kingdom, there are monsters that have never been seen before. Experts speculate that only a party of at least level 280 users or rankers can enter… 』
『It seems like the Overgeared members are raising their level quickly by hunting the powerful monsters in the west. 』
『 Um… The monsters in the west will be a double-edged sword to the Overgeared Guild. The level up speed of the Overgeared members has risen exponentially, but there are few users who can move to Reidan due to the high entry barriers. 』
『 That's right. Reidan's speed of development will be slow. Duke Grid will definitely be hurt. 』
Ttang! Ttang!
There was the constant sound of hammering from the large smithy in Reidan. The 30 young blacksmiths taught by Khan were constantly producing the supplies that Reidan needed.
'I'm tired.'
Grid was still busy despite the manpower increasing. After their third advancement class, the Overgeared members commissioned more powerful items, so he needed to continue making items.
'But this damn hammering will be over soon.'
He only had five commissions left. Grid was free after he made those five items.
'Let's plan for the future.'
Grid had personal challenges. The first was to complete his class quest, the second was to recover all the pavranium, and the third was to complete Piaro's quest. His work as a lord? He had the incomparably clever Lauel and Rabbit to take care of it, so there were no problems.
"You over there."
Grid stopped hammering and called out to a soldier guarding the entrance of the smithy.
“Did you call?”
The soldier ran over with tight discipline.
'The great duke called me!'
The soldier's eyes shone like lanterns as Grid ordered. "Bring Minor here."
“Yes!”
After 30 minutes.
“Oh, what do you want?”
A boy with a disgruntled expression came to the smithy. Despite possessing the talents of a great miner, he was fostered as a 'minerals detector' because he possessed the skill 'Minerals Master (S+).
“I will give you an escort to search for the presence of the golem's labyrinths here in the west."
“It isn't an escort, but surveillance."
"Someday, I will give you freedom if you swear true allegiance to me."
“…Well, I do acknowledge you these days. You're a commoner who became a duke. But I'm still wondering if a genius like me should devote the rest of my life to you."
Minor possessed the skill 'Talent will Reveal Itself (SS).' His talent would always be clear to others, so he was destined to receive a lot of temptations in life. He was arrogant and would easily betray a person, so his loyalty wasn't guaranteed.
"Is it lacking to be the subordinate of a duke?"
“Indeed. At a minimum, shouldn't it be a king?"
"Hoh… You should remember that."
Grid would surely become a king and would obtain him. Grid pledged as he waved his hands.
"Go now."
“Yes, yes.”
Minor gave an insincere answer. But Grid knew better than anyone that he would work properly.
'The problem if searching for pavranium in the west is resolved…'
The only things left were the class quest and Piaro's revenge quest. However, he couldn't proceed with his class quest right now. It was impossible for Grid to get God Yatan to bless the pavranium.
'Even Yura doesn't knew where the First Servant of the Yatan Church is… First, I should resolve Piaro's grudge.'
The cause of Piaro's heart sickness, Asmophel. If Grid defeated the former vice-captain of the Red Knights, Piaro could be freed from these chains.
'Once he is in a perfect condition, he might become my subordinate…'
The hopeful Grid continued making items.
Then five items later.
Grid completely all the items for the guild members and used the skill the Legendary Blacksmith's Creation.
[Legendary Blacksmith's Creation Skill]
You can create three equipment item production methods every time the skill level of the 'Legendary Blacksmith's Craftsmanship Skill' goes up.
Number of items that can be created at present: 12/15.
* When items are produced using this skill, the name of the creator is automatically placed on the item.
Then the familiar notification windows started to emerge.
[What item do you want to create?]
“Heavy boots."
[Have you decided on 'Heavy Boots?']
"Yes."
[What materials would you like to use?]
"Um…"
He shouldn't use only high grade minerals such as black iron, mithril and blue orichalcum as materials. The reason Grid wanted to make heavy boots was because he wanted weight. According to Piaro's advice, the heavier the shoes worn, the greater the power of the greatsword.
“The main material will be steel. I will mix blue orichalcum into it to add strength and hardness, and to make it exert more power in dark places. Ah, I have to make the color darker by mixing in black iron so that it will harmonize with my armor."
[Have you decided?]
"Yes."
[Please design the item.]
Grid was a lot more smart and skillful compared to when he first created Failure. He perfectly drew the shape of the boots he wanted on the blank blueprint in front of him.
"It's done."
Over the past four months, he made more than 600 items and his dexterity stat exceeded 3,000 points. Thanks to that, Grid was able to draw a delicate image and the shape of the boots was completed in a practical and excellent manner. They were big, black boots that came up to just below the knees. They had a rustic type of beauty.
[Have you decided? When you complete the blueprint, the number of available creation skill will decrease by one.]
Grid clicked the button without hesitation. Then the shape of the boots was corrected by the system to make it look more perfect.
[Please describe the characteristics of the item.]
“Heavy and solid boots. Thanks to the nature of blue orichalcum, the defense will increase in dark places."
It was a simple, but accurate description. Based on Grid's description, the system started distributing the performance and options of the item.
[Finally, please decide the name of the item.]
From now on, all the items he created would proudly boast of the legendary blacksmith who created them. Grid replied in a proud voice, “Grid's Boots."
[Have you decided on 'Grid's Boots?']
"Yes."
Grid planned to attach his name to every item he designed in the future.
‘I will aim to complete a set item based on these boots.'
[A new item, 'Grid's Boots' have been created.]
[Grid's Boots]
Rating: Epic ~ Legendary
Epic Rating Information:
Durability: 335/335 Defense: 324
Movement Speed: -12%
Evasion Rate: -14%
* Increases defense by 10% against attacks from the bottom.
* When using a dashing skill, there is a 30% chance of failure.
* Defense will increase by 10% in dark places.
Unique Rating Information:
Durability: 401/401 Defense: 388
Movement Speed: -10%
Evasion Rate: -12%
* Increases defense by 12% against attacks from the bottom.
* When using a dashing skill, there is a 25% chance of failure.
* Defense will increase by 15% in dark places.
Legendary Rating Information:
Durability: 496/496 Defense: 470
Movement Speed: -8%
Evasion Rate: -10%
* Increases defense by 15% against attacks from the bottom.
* When using a dashing skill, there is a 20% chance of failure.
* Defense will increase by 20% in dark places.
An item designed by a legendary blacksmith. Designed with a perfect combination of steel, black iron and blue orichalcum, it boasts overwhelming defense. However, there are many disadvantages to its function because it is only focused on defense.
In particular, it is too heavy, so movement is restricted.
User Restriction: Level 320 or higher. More than 1,450 strength. More than 1,200 stamina. Advanced Heavy Armor Mastery Level 5 or higher.
Weight: 2,930
The effectiveness was very low compared to Braham's Boots. It could be considered to be boots designed specifically for tanker classes, rather than damage dealers who relied on charging techniques. However, the defense was nearly twice as strong as armor of the same class. The defense was unusually high for boots, considering that boots had a quarter of the defense of armor.
'This is perfect for me.'
In the first place, Grid didn't have a evasive type of fighting style. He favored swinging the sword. It wasn't just a matter of control, but a style unique to the greatsword. Furthermore, Grid had no charging skills.
'The boots won't have any negative effect on me, except for a reduction in movement speed. These boots will also suit Vantner and Toban.'
Grid was satisfied with the finished creation. He dreamed that one day, both him and the Overgeared members would be armed with a 'Grid set,' and started to make an item for himself.
Ttang! Ttang!
"Ohh…!"
The skills of a legendary blacksmith was constantly studied by 30 young blacksmiths and Khan, so the future was bright.
***
It had been a year since the fall of Pope Drevigo. Who would become the new pope after Drevigo? Numerous senior priests ran as pope candidates. Most of them were good priests and had a sense of mission to lead 70 million people to the path of light.
However, a small number of them wanted to be the pope to satisfy their individual needs. In particular, Pascal of the Judar Church was very ambitious.
"What if I became the master of 70 million people? The momentum of our family will pierce the sky and Father will surely become a duke."
Pascal's father was an earl of the Saharan Empire. Originally Pascal was a viscount, but he joined the church and became the leader of the Judar Church. Now he was looking at a higher place.
"I understand. Pascal, I will help you become the pope."
The largest religion on the continent was on the verge of falling into the hands of the empire. At this time, the 70 million people who followed Goddess Rebecca's teachings might become a political tool of the empire.
“Isabel-chan!"
The first unique hidden class, Damian, was trembling with sorrow. It was because Isabel's life was sharply decreasing after the unsealing of Lifael's Spear.
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Chapter 226
White Transformation referred to the technique of borrowing the goddess' power stored in the three divine artifacts of the Rebecca Church. It was a technique that allowed a person to borrow power that exceeded the human body. However, this power placed a heavy burden on the body.
Rebecca's Daughters refrained from using White Transformation as much as possible, and shortened the duration when they inevitably had to use it. But Isabel had been in the White Transformation state for the past year.
It was because Grid unsealed Lifael's Spear. Her life energy was rapidly becoming depleted.
"Cough! Cough!"
Her platinum hair had turned grey. Her shining eyes were faded like she was dead, and her normally flushed cheeks were pale. Nevertheless, she still looked beautiful.
'Right now she is only 18 years old…'
She was about to die at this age.
Damian looked at Isabel out of habit and finally started crying. "How many times have I told you? I said that Lifael's Spear must be sealed! Then why… Why aren't you listening to me? Huh…? Isabel-chan, are the orders so important? More than your life?"
"Cough! Cough!"
Isabel lying in bed didn't answer. She was staring at the distant sky out the window and her hearing had long been lost. She didn't even hear Damian's voice shouting right beside her.
“Isabel-chan…"
Damian's handsome face twisted. His face was streaked with tears and a runny nose, so someone laughed at him.
"Why are you empathizing with tools?"
It was Pascal. He entered Isabel's room without knocking, causing Damian to tremble.
"You…! How many times have I warned you not to describe them as tools?"
Damian hated Pascal.
The 5th Pope Franz felt a moment of compassion and sealed the divine artifacts of the church, leading to the weakening of the church. This was the logic used to convince the church that Lifael's Spear shouldn't be sealed again.
The person who spoke it was Pascal.
Pascal just shrugged. "Rebecca's Daughters are fostered to serve this church in exchange for their lives. Don't get caught up in useless sympathy and think about what is needed to keep the church. You are just damaging yourself."
As his descendant, Pascal respected 5th Pope Franz. However, he couldn't understand all of Franz' policies. From the beginning, weren't Rebecca's Daughters people brought up as tools? Sealing the power of the divine artifacts just because they couldn't endure it?
It was preposterous. An ignorant mistake. Pascal and most of the senior priests of the Rebecca Church thought this way. They planned to contact Pagma's Descendant so that he could release the seals of the two remaining artifacts as soon as possible.
But Damian couldn't tolerate it.
“I will never accept it."
Rebecca's paladins were much weaker than the Judar and Dominion paladins, so it wasn't a popular class. However, Damian walked this path to the end without giving up just because of Rebecca's Daughters.
Isabel, Rin, Luna. Damian longed for these three girls to always be happy. He wished for them to smile forever. He couldn't stand them suffering.
“They are people like us. And they have worked harder for this church than anyone else. To disparage them and call them mere tools… Goddess Rebecca won't forgive it."
"You dare mention Goddess Rebecca? You are deceived by the beautiful appearance of the tools and lost control. Stupid."
Pascal laughed at Damian. It was similar to those who ridiculed Damian in reality for running a fancafe of Rebecca's Daughters.
Damian couldn't understand them. “…Why do you have to ridicule someone's love and respect?"
“The problem is that the target is a tool, not a person."
“Isn't this just like people in reality saying that Rebecca's Daughters are NPCs, not humans…?"
“Reality? NPC? I can't understand the language you are using."
“Shut up!"
“…"
Pascal was the former leader of the Judar Church and a pope candidate, so he had mighty divine power. Rebecca's Daughters were the only ones in the church with higher divine power than him.
However, at this moment.
“They are people too! They rejoice in every moment! They are impressed! Angry! Sad! They are the same as us! Not tools or NPCs! Don't compare them to such things!"
The divine power that Damian emitted was threatening. It was a threat to Pascal, who was likely to become the pope after Drevigo.
'This is the power of the Goddess’ Agent…!'
Pascal had always ignored Damian, who usually chased after Rebecca's Daughters. He had laughed when he heard some priests talk about trying to put Damian as pope, but now he was wary of Damian.
The upset Damian proclaimed to him. "I will change everything! I will root out all the rotten people, including you, who treat Rebecca's Daughters as sub-human beings! For Isabel-chan and Rin-chan! And for the sake of Luna-chan!"
Damian accepted the quest that he put on hold.
"I…! I will become the pope!"
[The quest 'Become the Pope' has been accepted.]
[Become the Pope]
Difficulty Level: SS
It has been one year since the death of 13th Pope Drevigo.
The Rebecca Church has barely recovered from the confusion and is now preparing to elect a new pope. However, Pascal is now the most powerful pope candidate and he plans to use the Rebecca Church as a political tool.
As the agent of the goddess, you have an obligation to guide the Rebecca Church to the right path and to stop Pascal's ambitions. Your power, beliefs and willpower will play a major role in defeating irrational violence and calming political strife.
After your crowning, you can never disobey Goddess Rebecca.
The faithful church members will cheer for you.
Quest Clear Conditions: In three months, become the pope in the pope's election.
Quest Clear Rewards: Second class 'Pope' will be obtained. 'Goddess Rebecca's Armor,' 'Goddess Rebecca's Helmet,' and 'Goddess Rebecca's Gloves' will be acquired.
Quest Failure: Pascal will become the pope. The Rebecca Church will decline even worse than the days of Drevigo.
"You will become the pope?"
Pascal was angry. He'd already bought more than half of the votes. This declaration had no foundation to succeed.
"Well, good. As the Goddess’ Agent, you are qualified to be a pope candidate. I respect you."
Thump thump.
Pascal nodded before heading over to Isabel's bed. Isabel looked at him and he gave her an order.
"A Yatan Temple was found in Kent Village on the outskirts of the empire. Show them the divine power of the spear. Ah, can you hear me? This is the command. Read this and act accordingly."
The user of Lifael's Spear always had White Transformation triggered. Naturally, the work had to be done fast, so the elders assigned Isabel more duties than the other two Rebecca's Daughters. As a result, Isabel’s life energy was depleting more quickly, but the elders didn't care. They were already preparing substitutes in large quantities.
"I will go." Damian intercepted the command. “I will take on all the duties that she will perform in the future."
Pascal rejected it. "Didn't I say it before? Are you making fun of the elders' commands? As you know, the pope's seat is currently empty so they are working on his behalf. Violating their orders is like going against the pope…"
"I am the Goddess’ Agent." Damian responded strongly to Pascal, who tried to repeat an explanation that Damian had heard several times already. “As you said, the elders aren't the pope."
“…"
"I don't want to hear anymore about the elders' orders. Only the true pope and Goddess Rebecca can command me."
Damian's words sounded good, but he had a weak base. The senior priests didn't treat Damian as important and ignored his opinions. But now Damian made his position clear, so Pascal couldn't help feeling dumbfounded.
"Hrmm…"
Pascal tried to think.
'If this guy is busy on the battlefield, he will be less likely to win the pope's election held in three months.'
Damian wasn't competition in the first place, but it would be a good idea to clear the path.
Pascal nodded. "Go ahead. But I doubt that you will be able to perform the difficult missions with your abilities."
"I am strong."
He had a unique hidden class. Now Damian was different from the past. He was no longer the extra who just watched while Grid fought Drevigo. Damian was also a protagonist.
"Kukuk, good. Prepare your heart. If you become tired and fall down, Isabel will take on the missions again."
Then Pascal left the room. Damian cursed him and planned for the future.
‘The mission is in the east of the empire. It is relatively close to the western part of the Eternal Kingdom.' Reidan was located in the west of the Eternal Kingdom. 'I will stop by to meet him.'
The person who went against Pope Drevigo and saved Rebecca's Daughters. He helped Damian become the Goddess’ Agent. Also…
'The only one who can seal Lifael's Spear.’
Pagma's Descendant, Grid. He was the only person Damian could rely on.
"Damian…"
Isabel called out to Damian who was about to leave. Damian took a deep breath. His expression that was distorted with rage gradually softened to a smile.
"I am going, Isabel-chan. Please stay well."
Damian said goodbye to her with a smile.
***
[The experience of (Witness of God's Weapon) Legendary Blacksmith's Craftsmanship Skill Lv. 5 has increased by 19%.]
[A unique rated item was produced, increasing all stats by +4.]
[Reputation throughout the continent will rise by +150.]
[You currently have 25,110 reputation throughout the continent. You can use the Reputation Store when your reputation reaches over 30,000.]
"It's good."
Grid was very satisfied as he checked the result.
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Chapter 227
[Grid's Boots]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 477/477 Defense: 483
Movement Speed: -10%
Evasion Rate: -7%
* Increases defense by 12% against attacks from the bottom.
* When using a dashing skill, there is a 25% chance of failure.
* Defense will increase by 15% in dark places.
Weight: 1,930
"Good, good. It wasn't an epic rating."
In the past four months, Grid had produced over 630 items, but he hadn't produced one legendary item. However, he produced five unique rated items, so he was very pleased.
'Five unique items out of 630 items… It's so rare that I was lucky. And honestly, I am reluctant to make any more legendary items.'
Grid had made eight legendary items after becoming Pagma's Descendant. If he produced two more, a 'special event' was likely to occur that would make him feel sick. He would rather make unique items.
'The unique rated items aren't greatly lacking compared to legendary items.'
The 30 young blacksmiths approached Grid who was grinning with satisfaction. They admired Grid's Boots.
"Duke Grid, this is a work of art!"
"The degree of completion can't be described in words!"
“Such elegance hidden inside a primitive design…! It truly is high quality!"
It was practically impossible for inferior blacksmiths to understand the work of the legendary blacksmith Grid. They just felt like it was great. But unlike their current appearance, their potential for development was enormous.
Grid had searched the 20,000 people of Reidan and selected those with excellent qualities, then Khan taught them. The ability of Grid and Khan to closely observe their skills exceeded common sense.
'At least eight of them are going to become advanced blacksmiths. I will raise new blacksmiths around them.'
They were people who might've become advanced blacksmiths in another city. Grid had the Blacksmith's Affection skill, so he wasn't exaggerating.
[Blacksmith's Affection]
Appreciation of the NPC, which is the maximum skill level of the blacksmith, a minimum of 1 and a maximum of up to 5 randomly.
The blacksmith who received your teachings will be loyal to you for life and will share with you every time they learn new item production methods.
‘Anyway, next is the enhancement…'
Grid had a passive skill that 'increased the probability of item enhancement.' He enhanced Dainsleif to +8 and Failure to +9, so Grid wanted to try strengthening these boots to at least +8.
'I'm aiming to use the Grid set for a long time, so I want to try enhancement…'
To do this, he needed enhancement stones. But the price of the enhancement stones was rising. At the present time, the price of a general enhancement stone was 180 gold and a blessed enhancement stone was 2,500 gold. Given his previous experience and the current price of the enhancement stones, he would need at least 500,000 gold to enhance one piece of equipment to +8.
'Dammit, why does the price of the enhancement stones keep climbing? In the old days, the price of the enhancement stones were 100 gold and the blessed enhancement stones were 1,200 gold.'
It was because the overall level of the users had risen. The higher the level, the longer it took to get out of that level section. Therefore, users felt the need to enhance their current items. As demand grew, the price of the enhancement stones also grew. There was no reason for the price of the enhancement stones to go down, unless the S.A. Group significantly increased the drop rate.
However, the S.A. Group wasn't able to raise the drop rate of the enhancement stones. In order to maintain game service for a long time, the minimum requirement was to avoid gold inflation.
However, Grid couldn't think of such complex things. He just lamented and sighed.
"Huh?"
Grid suddenly became confused. It was because the 30 blacksmiths admiring Grid's Boots were now depressed.
“What's wrong?" Grid questioned and the blacksmiths started explaining.
"Lauel commanded us to produce boots and gauntlets to supply the soldiers. We're working hard on the boots and gauntlets, but…"
"After seeing Duke Grid's work, the boots and gauntlets that we produced are too insignificant."
“We know that it isn't possible to make items at the same level as Duke Grid, but can you teach us so that we can at least mimic it?"
Khan had already passed on the boots production method to them. However, they were hoping for Grid to teach them instead of Khan.
‘I feel sorry…'
Grid watched Khan. But Khan just smiled.
"I don't mind. Their desire to learn from you is very natural."
A legendary blacksmith was on a different dimension from an advanced blacksmith. Khan knew this better than anyone. Grid saw his heart and nodded. Then he started smelting four pieces of iron ore in front of the 30 blacksmiths.
"It is very simple to make boots. Watch and learn."
“Yes!”
‘I can receive the teachings of the great Duke Grid!'
The 30 blacksmiths' eyes shone as they watched Grid. Grid made the boots while adding brief explanations, then…
[The experience of the Legendary Blacksmith's Breath Skill Lv. 4 has increased by 9%.]
[The experience of (Witness of God's Weapon) Legendary Blacksmith's Craftsmanship Skill Lv. 5 has increased by 19%.]
[When legendary rated items are produced, all stats will permanently rise by +10.]
[Reputation throughout the continent will rise by +500.]
“…"
Grid made legendary rated level 80 steel boots, shortening the time to the 'special event.'
"Wah! Really amazing boots!"
"You can easily produce such a great piece!"
"Indeed, Duke Grid is a legend!"
"Damn…"
Grid shed tears. If Grid's Boots were made with the legendary rating, he wouldn't have felt so bad. Now one more legendary item remained until the special event happened.
"Hah…"
Grid could only sigh as he left the smithy. He couldn't let go of his unhappiness at completing boots for a soldier with a legendary rating.
"Sigh…"
Trudge trudge.
He had no strength in his steps. Grid staggered like a man who had lost his country. The people who saw him started to worry.
“Duke Grid is always proud and dignified, yet now he is having a hard time…"
"Surely a crisis isn't approaching Reidan?"
"Maybe it's a large monster invasion…?"
Originally, it was a law that bad rumors spread faster. The security rating that was maintained at a stable figure thanks to Jude and the soldier's efforts dropped dramatically. Jude and the Overgeared members were confused when they found out that the cause was Grid, but Grid didn't even know about it.
***
Reidan Castle.
'According to Piaro, Asmophel's escorts are very strong…'
Grid was unable to abandon enhancing the boots and searched the guild's warehouse. He hoped to find enhancement stones inside. However, the guild's warehouse only had a few minerals and sylphid scales that were supplied by Jishuka in Bairan.
“In the end, I'll have to buy them."
Grid checked his inventory. He currently had 20,000 gold. It was the money he acquired from disposing of the loot dropped by monsters that he hunted on the way here. What about the 5.5 million gold acquired from the golem invasion? Five million gold was used as the guild's funds, while the remaining 500,000 was converted to Korean money.
Grid currently didn't have enough money.
"With this much money, I can only enhance it to +5 if I'm lucky."
More money was needed. Grid went to his private warehouse. But there wasn't a single item in his warehouse that was worth money. A few months ago, he disposed of most of his items to acquire the money for his land and building in reality.
"Shit…"
He was a duke! Why did he have to be the owner of a big city?
"Huh?"
Grid was grumbling that Reidan was a poor city when he suddenly found an item in a corner of the warehouse. It was a glass bottle the size of his little finger. There was golden liquid in the glass bottle.
'Maybe this will make me some money?'
[Goddess’ Essence]
Weight: 0.1
It was an item he acquired from the Pope Drevigo raid. However, even the Legendary Blacksmith's Appraisal skill didn't have an explanation, so he didn't know where to use it.
'The pope wouldn't drop a cheap item…'
Pope Drevigo was the one who dropped the Holy Light Battle Gear, which was the strongest armor set. Grid thought that the Goddess’ Essence dropped by Drevigo was bound to have considerable value. But it was just a vague expectation. It was difficult to gauge the value because he didn't know where to use it.
'What should I do? Ah!'
It was a mysterious item that couldn't be determined with the eyes of a blacksmith. Then a well-informed person was needed to figure out the identity. And he had such a person nearby.
It was Rabbit.
'He has handled many goods, so won't he be able to recognize the value of this?'
Please let it be a valuable item, as he expected. Grid eagerly looked for Rabbit.
***
Rabbit's office had documents stacked up like a mountain.
"I don't know." Rabbit observed the Goddess’ Essence a few times before giving up.
Grid panicked at the unexpected result. "There's something you can't grasp with your insight?"
“I know that is is liquid that contains the divine power of Goddess Rebecca. But it is hard to tell what the effect will be."
“It can't be sold?"
"Be cautious." The always calm Rabbit raised his voice. “This liquid contains the divine power of Goddess Rebecca. You will regret it someday if you decide to sell it. You should treasure it for now."
“I need a quick source of money."
"Why?"
"I need enhancement stones."
"Enhancement stones…"
Rabbit unfolded a gigantic map of the western part of the kingdom. During the past four months, the Overgeared members had adventured and completed this map.
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