Chapter 273
OGC Station's PD, Park Jongsoo. He entered Satisfy directly and watched Damian.
"He's the pope candidate?"
“Yes, the audience ratings will become 15% due to him. Stick seven cameras to him."
"That's the rumored Isabel who is a Rebecca's Daughter? She's prettier than the rumors say."
"That's right. Put two cameras on her."
Her beauty will increase the number of male viewers. It was an indispensable element in broadcasting.
"I understand. Eh? That person…?” Park PD was looking at Damian and Isabel, when he became excited at the sight of an Asian man. "Huroi! The person next to Damian is Huroi!"
"Huroi? The first ranked orator, Huroi?"
"Yes! Overgeared!"
"The person closest to Grid?"
“It's certain!”
"Hoh? What is this?"
Someone close to Grid was attached to a pope candidate? The eyes of the director shone.
'Is Grid related to this election?'
Grid. He was the first to obtain a legendary class and South Korea's pride. He was involved in a variety of events, and now he was intervening in the Rebecca Church?
"Maybe this… Perhaps we might obtain a scoop?"
Of course, regardless of Grid, Huroi could be doing a personal activity.
“But we need to keep an eye out. We need to find out what type of relationship pope candidate Damian and Grid have. Put two cameras on Huroi as well."
“Yes, I understand. Then what about that man?"
The man wore a bizarre half mask that had a curious symmetry between crying and smiling. His face and ID couldn't be seen. He seemed to be close with Damian's group.
“Put one camera on him."
The courtyard that Huroi was in. Park PD agreed with the director's command to observe the man more thoroughly.
***
Grid's current insight stat exceeded 1,400. He could feel the attention of two low level users from 50m away.
'They are the station officials.'
As soon as they logged out, the cameras would start to roll. Grid was able to grasp their exact distance, despite not seeing them.
'It's too annoying, which is why I hid my identity.'
Grid scoffed. He didn't find the cameras particularly intrusive. It would be easy to escape them.
Damian asked him, "You have sealed Lifael's Spear, so are you returning to Reidan?"
Both Damian and Isabel looked regretful. Grid shook his head.
"No. I still have something to do."
Pascal finally recognized Grid as an enemy. It was what he wanted. The moment that Pascal attacked him…
'I will get experience.'
Damian spoke to Grid who was smiling wickedly. “Then please watch over me. I will do my best. I will tell everyone why I must become pope. I believe it is the reward for your infinite grace."
Damian had been making speeches with Huroi, so his eyes were filled with confidence. Grid nodded as he saw the imposing gaze.
"I'll trust you."
"Thank you. Then go and get ready."
"Grid, you must tell me before you leave. Don't leave without telling me. Understood?"
"Yes."
Damian and Isabel left for the venue, leaving Grid and Huroi alone. Isabel looked back a few times, like she was worried that Grid might disappear, but Damian just looked ahead and vowed again.
'I have to work hard today to build a foundation that will allow me to become pope.'
Grid saved Isabel-chan. Huroi also helped Damian gain the trust of the church's members. Damian was desperate to give back to those who hadn't been able to hunt for two weeks because they were stuck in the Vatican.
'I need to gain the ability to repay them. And in order to defend Isabel, I must become pope.'
Damian looked like he was heading to the battlefield. After a moment. Huroi asked carefully after he was left alone with Grid.
"Can I ask what it is you still have to do?"
"Hunting."
"Hunting… What are you saying?"
“Yes, apart from Ruby and Sexy Schoolgirl, aren't you and I the only ones who haven't reached level 300? Since we came all the way here, shouldn't we get some levels?"
The Vatican was an area with no monsters. It meant there was nothing to hunt.
"What are you going to catch to level up…? Can I ask about your plan?"
He had some idea. But he wanted his prediction to be wrong, so he asked out loud. Grid laughed at Huroi. "Elders."
Pascal and the elders. They were trash who despised the weak and were a huge barrier to Damian. What would they do if Damian gave a good speech? He could never become pope with Pascal in the way. Grid had to take care of Pascal.
"And."
Grid's gaze shifted behind Huroi.
“There is a bonus of seven knights."
"…!"
Huroi hurriedly looked back. There were two knights in red armor and five knights in black armor.
“Grid, I will pay back that disgrace."
Grid welcomed Kamiyan, "You came."
He was relaxed. According to his own experience, the Black Knights and Red Knights were weak, unlike the rumors. The rumors must be exaggerated. Grid judged that he could take care of two Red Knights and the Black Knights in an instant.
At that moment.
[The pope candidate's speech event will begin soon. For the sake of safety, all outsiders are prohibited from possessing weapons.]
[All weapons in your inventory will be disabled.]
"…Eh?"
"Huh?"
The bewildered Grid and Huroi cried out. Kamiyan laughed at them and pulled out his sword. Kamiyan received the warning from Pascal ahead of time and registered the knights with the Rebecca Church. It was an effective temporary measure. Unlike Grid and Huroi, they could use weapons.
"This will be your grave.”
'Ah, really.'
It had been a really long time since he stepped in shit. As Kamiyan approached, Grid retreated behind Huroi and said.
"We should leave here for now."
"Good decision!" Huroi immediately summoned his drake. "Descend! Lord of the Skies above the Grasslands!"
“…"
There was only silence. Grid's expression stiffened.
“Why isn't your drake coming?"
"T-That…" Huroi started sweating. “My pet summoning doesn't work."
"That joke isn't funny in a situation like this.”
Grid tried to summon Noe and Randy.
[Goddess Rebecca is watching the pope candidates. Due to the extreme divine power concentrated on the Vatican, non-human existences can't enter.]
[Pet summoning has failed.]
"There really is a variety of things."
The relaxation disappeared from Grid's face as he grumbled.
***
"The problem with the Rebecca Church is that it is divided into several factions. Unity must be achieved in order to properly go against the Yatan Church…"
The speeches from the pope candidates began. They were free to speak as they liked. It caused drowsiness.
OGC Station. The employees had dark expressions. It was because the rating for the live broadcast didn't meet their expectations.
"Did you spread the information that a user is appearing among the pope candidates?"
"The candidate's speeches are more boring than expected. There isn't enough to make the viewers stick around.
"Try to focus on Damian more than the speeches of the other pope candidates. Keep filming the people I mentioned."
“I understand."
Out of the dozens of monitors, the most notable one was Isabel's beautiful face.
"This?"
The director was biting his fingernails out of nervousness, when his eyes suddenly widened. Something was happening on a small monitor at the bottom.
"Number 19! Look at monitor number 19!"
***
–This is boring.
–Why am I watching this broadcast?
–Isabel is really pretty.
The netizens, who came to the OGC web channel after hearing that there was a user among the pope candidates, started complaining. The chat window was bombarded with curses.
–No fun. No fun.
–Guys, is the pope going to be decided today?
–Nope. The pope election is in one month. This is just publicity for the pope candidates.
-What? Then I don't need to watch this.
–I know who the pope candidate is, so I will be going.
–The PvP tournament is live on another channel right now. There is more benefit to watching that.
–I should go see. There's no point watching this broadcast.
Thus. There was a quick reduction in the number of viewers on the OGC web channel. Suddenly, knights in red armor and black armor filled the screen that previously contained Isabel's face and the boring pope candidates.
–Huh? Red Knights?
-Wow! Red Knights and Black Knights?
–This isn't fake?
–It's real if you look at the pattern on the armor.
-The Saharan Empire's strongest knights!
Their unannounced appearance excited the viewers.
-But why are the Red Knights and Blacks Knights in the Vatican?
–Who are they fighting?
The attention of the audience focused on the people that the enemy knights were attacking. The opponents were two users. One was an unidentified masked man and the other was the first ranked orator, Huroi.
–Why are users fighting knights…?
–Huroi will die.
–Even if he is part of the Overgeared Guild, he still can't beat a knight ~ ㅋ ㅋ ㅋ
–It will be the first time the Overgeared Guild is defeated.
–Who is the masked man?
-Who cares? It won't last long.
It was a one-sided battle. The knight called Kamiyan was driving back the man in the mask, while five Black Knights were surrounding Huroi. They wielded swords, while the masked man and Huroi could only evade and defend without any weapons.
Why weren't they holding weapons? As the viewers started to question it, subtitles rose that explained the current situation.
[Non-Rebecca Church members are prohibited from using weapons.]
Who was the man in the mask? Why and how were they under attack by the Red Knights and Black Knights? The viewers wondered. But they quickly realized that their questions wouldn't be resolved.
–It's over.
–Boring.
This fight will soon be over.
The man in the mask and Huroi would soon be pierced by the swords and turned to ashes, then the screen would once again show the boring speeches of the pope candidates. The viewers were sure of it, but the man in the video didn't allow the obvious development.
“You disgraceful bastards are really cheap."
The man in the mask cursed…
This voice was familiar?
–Eh???
-Grid?
–God Grid!
The comments in the chat window and the ratings started to rise exponentially. OGC's director was startled. As everyone's attention was focused on the screen…
"Lifael's Spear."
Grid pulled out a gold spear. It was the pavranium that used to be divided into seven blades in the past. Now it exerted an overwhelming attack power, causing blood to spray from Kamiyan's chest. Earlier, the director said that Damian would cause the ratings to rise to 15%.
"We are unable to measure the audience ratings!!!"
The call to raise the advertising shook OGC Station.
OG:
Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.
Chapter 274
Detecting the target. Predicting the risks. These were phrases that described the insight stat. Before meeting Piaro, Grid had only used insight to measure combat power. But in fact, insight was an absolute factor that could elevate his combat power.
In other words, he could predict risks.
“You rat bastards!"
He could read the enemy's movements. Grid didn't easily allow Kamiyan to attack him. He evaded or defended, then linked a counterattack. These were movements that Piaro had taught him several times.
"Keok!"
The efficient movements helped him draw out 100% of his abilities. Grid dealt a strong punch.
"K-Kuaaack! You bastard!"
Kamiyan couldn't believe it. Rather than overwhelming an opponent who didn't have a weapon, he was receiving damage.
'The difference between me and this guy is so large? Something is wrong…! It can't be!'
Kamiyan believed that the empire was the whole world. He was indifferent to the happenings of small kingdoms. Therefore, he had no idea about Grid. He only knew about the first time Grid came to the Vatican. Grid was just someone who 'barely' defeated ex-pope Drevigo.
But what was the truth? Grid had experience raiding bosses much more powerful than Drevigo. Under the guidance of Piaro, he had fought Pagma's clone 83 times. To be exact, Grid studied under Piaro, who was once the captain of the Red Knights. He wasn't an opponent that the 30th knight Kamiyan could go against.
Grid provoked Kamiyan. "Is your sword just a decoration? Isn't it disgraceful that you can't even subdue a bare handed opponent?"
“Shut up!”
Kamiyan lost his composure, then a gold spear suddenly flew and stabbed his chest. It was because his movements had become bigger after falling for Grid's provocation. This gave an advantage to Grid. The 'Vital Spot Detection' of the Slaughterer's Eye Patch combined with his high insight to create an explosive synergy. At this moment, Grid was the person controlling the puppet called Kamiyan.
Peok! Peeeeok!
The strongest martial artist, Regas. It might be awkward, but Grid could follow his movements. Sometimes short, sometimes cool, his powerful fists stretched out nonstop. The attacks that tenaciously aimed at the seams of his armor confused Kamiyan.
‘Another five…!'
When Grid punched once, his gloves intermittently emitted light. Once that happened, Kamiyan felt like he was struck five times. It was the effect of the '5 Joint Attacks' attached to Holy Light Gloves.
That's right. Grid was actively relying on his items as always.
Swaeek!
Puk!
Lifael's Spear shot like a bullet every time there was a gap. This was the pinnacle of the power of items, a reproduction of a divine weapon made of pavranium. Unlike Grid's bare hands, it dealt damage to Kamiyan that couldn't be ignored.
[You have dealt 3,830 damage to the target.]
‘Okay, this time it struck properly.'
[Lifael's Spear (Reproduction)]
Rating: Unique
Durability: None
Attack Power: 101~730
* Divine Power +200
* Fixed damage of +1,500 on each attack.
* There is a low probability of activating the 'Light Wheel' skill.
* Attack power +20% against those with dark magic power.
Maybe by the blacksmith G, who is being reborn as a true legend.
It is a miniature version of one of the three divine artifacts of the Rebecca Church, Lifael's Spear.
It is made from the legendary mineral with a a will, pavranium. Therefore, it has a strong tendency to protect its owner. It makes decisions and moves by itself.
Weight: 14
There was no handgrip on the spear, so people couldn't use it directly. So it wasn't classified as a weapon. It might be due to that, or because it had divine power, but Lifael's Spear was free from the ban on weapons.
Grid aggressively took advantage of it. Kamiyan became increasingly injured.
"Kuaaah! Kill! I will kill you!"
Originally, Kamiyan was planning to play with Grid slowly. Now he became irritated and impatiently used a skill.
Papat!
Kamiyan used Keen Senses and consecutively avoided Grid's attack. His sword drew several lines without a time delay. It was the manifestation of Dual Cross Sword. It was only four strokes, but the quickly was comparable to Link. This was followed by a wave of energy.
The red light from Grid's eyes darkened. His high insight was warning him.
'I can't avoid it.'
Should he fight back right afterwards? No. Grid's bare hands would only receive damage that way. It was too weak. Then,
'Crush it.'
Grid formed a fist. Confronting an aura blade with his bare hands, it was crazy. Kamiyan believed that Grid's fist would be torn into eight pieces. The millions of viewers watching the battle were the same. But it was too arrogant to judge a legend by a moderate genius.
There was a reason for Grid's behavior that the public couldn't imagine. The power of items.
Chaaeng!
The moment the cross sword collided with Grid's fist…
Flash!
There was a light from the ruby ring Grid was wearing.
[The option effect of 'Dark Bus' Earring' is activated, neutralizing the target skill.]
"What?"
Kamiyan was shocked!
–Wow, what is that?
-The skill disappeared;;
–No, in the first place, why is Grid's control so good? How can he punch back against such quick swordsmanship? Is that really Grid?
–His agility is high.
-ㅇㅇ It seems like his agility is maximized by his gear.
The viewers admired it.
'If I can't avoid it, then I should use it.'
Grid's expression shot through the magic ball was splendid.
'Take a good look.'
Chaaeng!
Grid's fist pierced through the cross sword and struck Kamiyan's face. Kamiyan staggered and Lifael's Spear aimed towards him. Grid took out the Red Lightning Summoning Bead that he obtained from hunting the Frostlight Orc Chief in the past.
'I am the master of the Overgeared Guild.'
The Overgeared Guild was the strongest.
'Don't look down on us!'
This was a warning to the seven guilds who dared to invade Reidan while he was away. Then the red lightning bolt fell.
Kurururung.
The red lightning bolt that fell from the sky was nestled in Lifael's Spear.
Puok!
Additional lightning damage was added to the spear, which pierced Kamiyan.
[Critical!]
[The red lightning adds 30% damage. The target has received an electric shock.]
[You have dealt 17,300 damage to the target.]
“Kuaaaaak!”
Kamiyan screamed. It was the worst pain since the battle began. Now that he was in shock, it was a chance to deal a fatal injury. Grid determined and activated Blacksmith's Rage. Rather than using Grid's Boots that maximized the power of a greatsword, Grid equipped Braham's Boots. Then he wore the Hooded Zip Up. His movement speed was increased by 40%.
"W-Wait a minute…!"
Kamiyan begged as he was faced with the evil red light, but it was useless. Unbreakable Justice, the skill that was learned by rescuing Huroi and acquiring the title of Apostle of Justice. It was expressed through Grid's fist.
Kwaaaaang!
"…!"
Kamiyan couldn't even scream. His head was struck and he was thrown into the smithy wall. His teeth were broken and blood covered the Slaughterer's Mask.
[Critical!]
[The Holy Light Gloves's option effect is activated, causing the skill '5 Joint Attacks' to be generated.]
[You have dealt 7,020 damage to the target.]
Jjejeok! Jjejejeok!
Cracks started to appear on the wall of the smithy above where Kamiyan's head had struck. This scene was proof of Grid's strength, which exceeded the level of a human. But more than two-thirds of Kamiyan's health still remained.
This was the limit of bare fists. First of all, Kamiyan's health and defense was too high.
'He won't be defeated unless he dies.'
There was another Red Knight in the distance. Grid would take full advantage of the lazy attitude of the knight who stood on the sidelines without participating. Grid would kill Kamiyan before the knight intervened.
Chaaeng! Chaaeng! Jjejejeok!
Grid's fists continuously punched Kamiyan's face. Grid's damage and speed were enhanced by Blacksmith's Rage, so he completely neutralized Kamiyan. Kamiyan used Super Armor and tried to get away from Grid, but Dark Bus' Ring neutralized it.
'This bastard is a dragon!'
The golden spear, fast moving boots, ring that neutralized skills, gloves that hit several times, armor with overwhelming defense, and so on. Grid was covered with artifacts that appeared in legends. It was like an imperial treasury was walking around. Due to the short life span of humans, it was impossible to collect such artifacts in their entire life.
Kamiyan didn't like Grid. In the meantime, Grid's punching continued.
Kururung!
The wall of the smithy completely collapsed. As the place to lean on disappeared, Kamiyan fell down and Grid's knee hit his jaw. Then Lifael's Spear flew towards Kamiyan and wounded him,
Puoook!
Blood scattered all over the remnants of the smithy. It was a scene reminiscent of a battlefield.
-Wow…
-God…
This strength was beyond common sense. After the golem invasion, Grid had grown much more aware from the public's eyes. He seemed to have also overcome his only weakness, control. Items, skills, stats and now control, Grid was becoming truly perfect.
–I had to change my underwear.
–I'm wearing a diaper.
–But isn't a Red Knight weaker than the rumors?
–This is the 30th knight? It is said that they are strong according to their number.
–ㅇㅇThe single numbers must be a real wall.
–What? I was almost scared of Grid again.
–I am scared.ㅡㅡ
–So that's the 30th knight? Even other rankers can defeat him.
–No. Grid is using his bare hands.
–What bare hands? He has the golden spear. Isn't that a weapon?
There were dozens of chat messages per second in the OGC web channel chat window. The chat administrators tried to restrain abusive users, but were forced to give up halfway. On the other hand, the TV channel's ratings were exceeding 30%. The ratings soared in real time.
It was 6:20 p.m. on a Saturday. It was prime time with various popular programs, so this was a phenomenal record for a cable channel.
‘Indeed, Grid's power on audience ratings is beyond imagination.'
It was difficult to predict how the ratings would go up. But there was one problem.
“Isn't this too cruel?"
“We will be hit with a warning. We might have to stop broadcasting for a while."
Grid's battle style wasn't good for minors to watch. The opponent was an NPC, but Grid kept smiling as he hit the vital points. He was called a psychopath for a reason. The team members were concerned.
"I will take responsibility for everything. Don't worry and keep broadcasting."
His broadcaster's blood was boiling. He would take responsibility for any repercussions, even if he needed to take off his clothes. He would write a new legend in the broadcasting world.
OG:
Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.
Chapter 275
19th knight, Fulito. He was dissatisfied with this mission. His high pride meant he was upset at having to follow the orders of a priest.
'I am a knight in the 10s.'
He questioned why a such a distinguished person the Red Knights had to do a chore like this.
'It is sufficient for the guys in the 20s, tsk.'
This disgruntled thought disappeared the moment he witnessed Grid overwhelming Kamiyan.
'Strong.'
Was he a duke of the Eternal Kingdom? That person called Grid, his skills were excellent and he was also holding several artifacts that were at the level of a national treasure. In particular, the performance of the golden spear was phenomenal.
'A competent person is hiding in a small kingdom.'
It was true that Kamiyan was inexperienced, but he was still a Red Knight. He was a member of the strongest group. It was honestly surprising that Grid could crush him so easily.
'It is approximately the level of the 21st knight. I have to intervene.'
The restlessness and boredom in Fulito's eyes disappeared. He was finally motivated.
“Let's take a look."
Lifael's Spear stabbed continuously at Kamiyan, who suffered a fatal wound. Right before Kamiyan died, Fulito fired a skill. At the same time, Grid used Fly. Fulito witnessed Grid flying towards him and smiled with satisfaction.
'Did you notice that I am your rival?'
Fulito wasn't careless. He pulled out his sword and tried to attack Grid, only to stop.
'What?'
Regardless of his will, his consciousness headed to another place. He became completely indifferent to Grid. He didn't swing his sword.
'Why am I doing this?'
Swaeek!
Grid brushed past the side of the confused Fulito. It was a dreadful speed.
***
"Pant… Pant…"
Apostle of Justice's Partner. Very few people knew about this part of Huroi's identity. When he was with Grid, all of his stats increased by 20%. He also had many skills that could be used without needing weapons. But he was different from Grid.
He didn't have overwhelming stats like Grid. He was fundamentally an orator, so his combat related stats like strength, stamina and agility were extremely low. He didn't even have the power of his items. It was impossible for him to confront five Black Knights with his bare hands.
“Ugh…"
Huroi moaned while bleeding. The Black Knights glared angrily at him.
“Wicked person! How could you scorn my late grandmother? I will surely kill you!"
"Why are you talking about my parents?"
"My colleagues didn't ask me to pick up soap!"
That's right.
Huroi had already ridiculed them. He debuffed the enemies, but now he reached his limit. The cooldown of Spiteful Tongue had yet to end and his whole body was already wounded. His health had fallen to a dangerous level.
But Huroi wasn't worried about his own life right now. He could die a hundred times. Lost experience and items? It was incomparable to his lord's life. Huroi just wanted his lord to be safe.
"M-My Lord…!"
How much frustration was he feeling while fighting against a Red Knight with his bare hands? Huroi turned his gaze towards Grid. He thought that Grid would be going through a lot. But it was different.
"Die! Die! Die! Puhahahat!"
“…"
Grid was fine. He was enjoying himself while one-sidedly beating up the Red Knight. The knight's face was swollen to the point that it was pitiful.
"Wow." Huroi felt like an idiot for worrying.
Puok!
As Huroi's attention was wandering, a sword flew and deeply pierced his side.
"Where are you looking?"
"Kuck!"
Huroi's field of view shook. Now he had less than two-tenths of his health left. If he received two or three more attacks then he would die. Huroi gritted his teeth.
'I need to bring one of them with me.'
It would relieve the burden on Grid. Huroi made up his mind and moved with all his strength. He grabbed one of the Black Knights and punched with all his strength. But with his skills and strength, he couldn't hurt the Black Knight. His fists falling on the black armor was just like a cotton bat.
"This weak brat! I don’t even feel a tingle!”
The sneering knight grabbed Huroi's wrist and raised his arm. Then the area around Huroi's heart was exposed. Another Black Knight stabbed precisely with his sword.
–This is normal. How can a Black Knight be taken down without a weapon?
–Right… Grid is abnormal.
Huroi and the viewers took Huroi's death for granted. But Grid was different. Grid didn't party with Huroi because of the waste of experience, but he didn't want Huroi to die. He was anxious about Huroi and used the 'Secret Hero' ability.
Secret Hero was one of the titles he won while raiding Dark Bus. The condition to acquire this title was to 'raid' three named bosses higher in level 'alone.' It wasn't a title that just anyone could get, and its value was unmatched.
[You have dispersed the consciousness of the enemies.]
The aggro was turned off.
[The skill 'Influence' has been activated. This effect will last for 10 seconds.]
[Reduces the defense of all enemies within 50m of you by 50%.]
[The skill 'Freely Move' can be used once.]
[Creates a high level daash skill that avoids all attacks until it reaches the 'desired target' that is within 200 meters.]
"You dare!"
Teong!
Grid became furious after seeing Huroi and floated in the air. Then he rushed towards the Black Knights. His movement speed was so fast that the camera lost him for a moment.
"Huh…?"
Fulito, who was rushing towards Grid, stopped in place. He wasn't able to focus on Grid due to the effect of his consciousness being dispersed. Grid ignored him and passed by.
“A really strange ability."
Fulio clicked his tongue and swung his sword towards the distant Grid.
Pahat!
A strong aura poured out like a flash of light. Grid's back was fully exposed. It was natural that he would be hit by Fulito's aura. But Grid had Freely Move activated. He was able to avoid all attacks except for automatic targeting skills. As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Grid moved his body and avoided Fulito's attack. Then he broke through four Black Knights.
"W-What?"
The Black Knight trying to stab Huroi's heart was shocked. Grid's movements were phenomenal.
“Get lost.”
Peeok! Puk!
“Ugh!”
The combo of Lifael's Spear and Unbreakable Justice was used. The Black Knight's defense was reduced due to Influence, so he suffered great damage. Grid kicked the Black Knight away and grabbed Huroi.
“Are you still weak? You still have the status of a punching bag."
"Haha… I am weak."
In the end, the power of his items was still lacking.
"Let's aim for the third advancement class soon. Then I'll make new items for you. Your biggest problem is that you are lacking items."
"I will keep that in mind."
"Join my party now."
It happened when Grid extended a hand to Huroi. Kamiyan regained his posture, rushed over and attacked Huroi.
"Cough…!"
"…!"
Huroi's blood soaked Grid's Hooded Zip Up. Grid's expression stiffened. Huroi was worried about Grid even when dying.
"Please… Stay alive. My Lord absolutely can't collapse."
[Your morale has increased.]
[Your attack power and magic attack power will significantly rise for the next attack.]
[The next attack will be a critical hit!]
Flop!
Huroi sat down after using the strongest buff skill that he saved for Grid. Kamiyan wielded his sword again, aiming at Huroi who only have a sliver of health left. He saw that Grid cared about Huroi.
Chaaeng!
It went as Kamiyan intended. Grid moved to protect Huroi. He took out the Divine Shield after a long time and blocked Kamiyan's attack.
"You! You are like a turtle!"
Kamiyan laughed at Grid who was protecting his colleague with a shield and swung his sword.
Chaaeng! Chaeeeeeng!
Puok! Puk puk!
Grid could only face Kamiyan and defend. He couldn't respond to the Black Knights who were stabbing from the rear. He couldn't avoid it and protect Huroi at the same time. Huroi didn't like it.
“My Lord, why are you sacrificing yourself for me! Wake up! Fight against the enemies! I don’t want to grab at My Lord's ankles!"
“You and I, aren't we friends before the master and subordinate relationship?"
"…!"
“Well, I usually treat you more like a subordinate than a friend."
He would repay Huroi's honest heart someday. He had promised many times.
Puk! Puuok!
Seokeok!
After that, the injuries on Grid's body increased as he protected Huroi.
'Foolish man. Sacrificing yourself to protect your subordinate, you are no match for me.'
Fulito folded his arms. He lost interest in Grid and returned to his bystander's attitude. Meanwhile, Kamiyan's onslaught continued.
“Without that golden spear, you are nothing!"
Kamiyan didn't give Grid a chance to breathe. Then a notification window flashed in front of Grid.
[The Legendary Blacksmith's Patience skill has been activated.]
[Health, defense and dexterity will rise by 200% for one hour.]
It was a skill that couldn't be used intentionally. It was only triggered when he was showing extreme patience. Grid had some room to move thanks to its help, while Kamiyan and the Black Knights turned pale.
'What ridiculous defense!'
Grid wouldn't fall, no matter how much he was injured. Therefore, Kamiyan and the Black Knights looked at Grid like he was a monster. Grid's armor and shield were so powerful. How long could he endure?
"Light Sword!"
Kamiyan used a skill that he developed from Duke Limit.
Chaaeng!
A sword of aura moved through the air and struck the Divine Shield. It was the overwhelming attack power. Grid's body was defenseless for a moment, and five Black Knights stabbed at him.
At that moment. The Slaughterer's Mask that covered half of Grid's face was painted a clear red. This was why Grid allowed the attacks of the Black Knights without defending using Lifael's Spear.
[The effect of Evil Spirit's Bloody Tears is activated. Attack power will increase by 50% for 5 seconds.]
“Now it's my turn." Grid invoked Blacksmith's Rage and declared towards Kamiyan. "I will kill all of you within five seconds."
A dark red light shone from his eyes. Kamiyan perceived the danger and triggered Keen Senses. Grid's fist flew towards him. Kamiyan tried to avoid it, but Lifael's Spear flew and constricted his behavior.
"Kuheook!"
What was this damage? It was much more powerful than before. Grid's fists continuously struck Kamiyan's face, who was shocked by the previous impact through the red armor. The Black Knights tried to control Grid by attacking him, but it was useless. Lifael's Spear flew over and protected him.
Chaaeng! Jjang! Jjejejeok!
Crash!
Blacksmith’s Rage, Evil Spirit's Bloody Tears and Morale Boost.
Kamiyan was constantly struck for four seconds by Grid's fists that had the strongest buff skills overlapped, and eventually kneeled down. His remaining health was already low so he couldn't survive five seconds.
"This… Yo…u."
A grey pillar rose into the sky. It symbolized Kamiyan's end.
“…"
A Red Knight was defeated with bare hands! Everyone was shocked. All of South Korea was shaking. The news spread around the world within minutes. Currently, OGC's audience rating was 41%.
“Are you having fun?"
OGC Station.
The director was cheering like it was a jackpot, when a visitor arrived. Her perfect proportions and slender legs captivated everyone's eyes. She was so beautiful that all other existences faded away. It was none other than Yura.
“I came to receive Youngwoo-ssi's payment."
Yura made a smile that fascinated those of all ages. Her eyes were as cold as ice.
OG:
Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.
Chapter 273
OGC Station's PD, Park Jongsoo. He entered Satisfy directly and watched Damian.
"He's the pope candidate?"
“Yes, the audience ratings will become 15% due to him. Stick seven cameras to him."
"That's the rumored Isabel who is a Rebecca's Daughter? She's prettier than the rumors say."
"That's right. Put two cameras on her."
Her beauty will increase the number of male viewers. It was an indispensable element in broadcasting.
"I understand. Eh? That person…?” Park PD was looking at Damian and Isabel, when he became excited at the sight of an Asian man. "Huroi! The person next to Damian is Huroi!"
"Huroi? The first ranked orator, Huroi?"
"Yes! Overgeared!"
"The person closest to Grid?"
“It's certain!”
"Hoh? What is this?"
Someone close to Grid was attached to a pope candidate? The eyes of the director shone.
'Is Grid related to this election?'
Grid. He was the first to obtain a legendary class and South Korea's pride. He was involved in a variety of events, and now he was intervening in the Rebecca Church?
"Maybe this… Perhaps we might obtain a scoop?"
Of course, regardless of Grid, Huroi could be doing a personal activity.
“But we need to keep an eye out. We need to find out what type of relationship pope candidate Damian and Grid have. Put two cameras on Huroi as well."
“Yes, I understand. Then what about that man?"
The man wore a bizarre half mask that had a curious symmetry between crying and smiling. His face and ID couldn't be seen. He seemed to be close with Damian's group.
“Put one camera on him."
The courtyard that Huroi was in. Park PD agreed with the director's command to observe the man more thoroughly.
***
Grid's current insight stat exceeded 1,400. He could feel the attention of two low level users from 50m away.
'They are the station officials.'
As soon as they logged out, the cameras would start to roll. Grid was able to grasp their exact distance, despite not seeing them.
'It's too annoying, which is why I hid my identity.'
Grid scoffed. He didn't find the cameras particularly intrusive. It would be easy to escape them.
Damian asked him, "You have sealed Lifael's Spear, so are you returning to Reidan?"
Both Damian and Isabel looked regretful. Grid shook his head.
"No. I still have something to do."
Pascal finally recognized Grid as an enemy. It was what he wanted. The moment that Pascal attacked him…
'I will get experience.'
Damian spoke to Grid who was smiling wickedly. “Then please watch over me. I will do my best. I will tell everyone why I must become pope. I believe it is the reward for your infinite grace."
Damian had been making speeches with Huroi, so his eyes were filled with confidence. Grid nodded as he saw the imposing gaze.
"I'll trust you."
"Thank you. Then go and get ready."
"Grid, you must tell me before you leave. Don't leave without telling me. Understood?"
"Yes."
Damian and Isabel left for the venue, leaving Grid and Huroi alone. Isabel looked back a few times, like she was worried that Grid might disappear, but Damian just looked ahead and vowed again.
'I have to work hard today to build a foundation that will allow me to become pope.'
Grid saved Isabel-chan. Huroi also helped Damian gain the trust of the church's members. Damian was desperate to give back to those who hadn't been able to hunt for two weeks because they were stuck in the Vatican.
'I need to gain the ability to repay them. And in order to defend Isabel, I must become pope.'
Damian looked like he was heading to the battlefield. After a moment. Huroi asked carefully after he was left alone with Grid.
"Can I ask what it is you still have to do?"
"Hunting."
"Hunting… What are you saying?"
“Yes, apart from Ruby and Sexy Schoolgirl, aren't you and I the only ones who haven't reached level 300? Since we came all the way here, shouldn't we get some levels?"
The Vatican was an area with no monsters. It meant there was nothing to hunt.
"What are you going to catch to level up…? Can I ask about your plan?"
He had some idea. But he wanted his prediction to be wrong, so he asked out loud. Grid laughed at Huroi. "Elders."
Pascal and the elders. They were trash who despised the weak and were a huge barrier to Damian. What would they do if Damian gave a good speech? He could never become pope with Pascal in the way. Grid had to take care of Pascal.
"And."
Grid's gaze shifted behind Huroi.
“There is a bonus of seven knights."
"…!"
Huroi hurriedly looked back. There were two knights in red armor and five knights in black armor.
“Grid, I will pay back that disgrace."
Grid welcomed Kamiyan, "You came."
He was relaxed. According to his own experience, the Black Knights and Red Knights were weak, unlike the rumors. The rumors must be exaggerated. Grid judged that he could take care of two Red Knights and the Black Knights in an instant.
At that moment.
[The pope candidate's speech event will begin soon. For the sake of safety, all outsiders are prohibited from possessing weapons.]
[All weapons in your inventory will be disabled.]
"…Eh?"
"Huh?"
The bewildered Grid and Huroi cried out. Kamiyan laughed at them and pulled out his sword. Kamiyan received the warning from Pascal ahead of time and registered the knights with the Rebecca Church. It was an effective temporary measure. Unlike Grid and Huroi, they could use weapons.
"This will be your grave.”
'Ah, really.'
It had been a really long time since he stepped in shit. As Kamiyan approached, Grid retreated behind Huroi and said.
"We should leave here for now."
"Good decision!" Huroi immediately summoned his drake. "Descend! Lord of the Skies above the Grasslands!"
“…"
There was only silence. Grid's expression stiffened.
“Why isn't your drake coming?"
"T-That…" Huroi started sweating. “My pet summoning doesn't work."
"That joke isn't funny in a situation like this.”
Grid tried to summon Noe and Randy.
[Goddess Rebecca is watching the pope candidates. Due to the extreme divine power concentrated on the Vatican, non-human existences can't enter.]
[Pet summoning has failed.]
"There really is a variety of things."
The relaxation disappeared from Grid's face as he grumbled.
***
"The problem with the Rebecca Church is that it is divided into several factions. Unity must be achieved in order to properly go against the Yatan Church…"
The speeches from the pope candidates began. They were free to speak as they liked. It caused drowsiness.
OGC Station. The employees had dark expressions. It was because the rating for the live broadcast didn't meet their expectations.
"Did you spread the information that a user is appearing among the pope candidates?"
"The candidate's speeches are more boring than expected. There isn't enough to make the viewers stick around.
"Try to focus on Damian more than the speeches of the other pope candidates. Keep filming the people I mentioned."
“I understand."
Out of the dozens of monitors, the most notable one was Isabel's beautiful face.
"This?"
The director was biting his fingernails out of nervousness, when his eyes suddenly widened. Something was happening on a small monitor at the bottom.
"Number 19! Look at monitor number 19!"
***
–This is boring.
–Why am I watching this broadcast?
–Isabel is really pretty.
The netizens, who came to the OGC web channel after hearing that there was a user among the pope candidates, started complaining. The chat window was bombarded with curses.
–No fun. No fun.
–Guys, is the pope going to be decided today?
–Nope. The pope election is in one month. This is just publicity for the pope candidates.
-What? Then I don't need to watch this.
–I know who the pope candidate is, so I will be going.
–The PvP tournament is live on another channel right now. There is more benefit to watching that.
–I should go see. There's no point watching this broadcast.
Thus. There was a quick reduction in the number of viewers on the OGC web channel. Suddenly, knights in red armor and black armor filled the screen that previously contained Isabel's face and the boring pope candidates.
–Huh? Red Knights?
-Wow! Red Knights and Black Knights?
–This isn't fake?
–It's real if you look at the pattern on the armor.
-The Saharan Empire's strongest knights!
Their unannounced appearance excited the viewers.
-But why are the Red Knights and Blacks Knights in the Vatican?
–Who are they fighting?
The attention of the audience focused on the people that the enemy knights were attacking. The opponents were two users. One was an unidentified masked man and the other was the first ranked orator, Huroi.
–Why are users fighting knights…?
–Huroi will die.
–Even if he is part of the Overgeared Guild, he still can't beat a knight ~ ㅋ ㅋ ㅋ
–It will be the first time the Overgeared Guild is defeated.
–Who is the masked man?
-Who cares? It won't last long.
It was a one-sided battle. The knight called Kamiyan was driving back the man in the mask, while five Black Knights were surrounding Huroi. They wielded swords, while the masked man and Huroi could only evade and defend without any weapons.
Why weren't they holding weapons? As the viewers started to question it, subtitles rose that explained the current situation.
[Non-Rebecca Church members are prohibited from using weapons.]
Who was the man in the mask? Why and how were they under attack by the Red Knights and Black Knights? The viewers wondered. But they quickly realized that their questions wouldn't be resolved.
–It's over.
–Boring.
This fight will soon be over.
The man in the mask and Huroi would soon be pierced by the swords and turned to ashes, then the screen would once again show the boring speeches of the pope candidates. The viewers were sure of it, but the man in the video didn't allow the obvious development.
“You disgraceful bastards are really cheap."
The man in the mask cursed…
This voice was familiar?
–Eh???
-Grid?
–God Grid!
The comments in the chat window and the ratings started to rise exponentially. OGC's director was startled. As everyone's attention was focused on the screen…
"Lifael's Spear."
Grid pulled out a gold spear. It was the pavranium that used to be divided into seven blades in the past. Now it exerted an overwhelming attack power, causing blood to spray from Kamiyan's chest. Earlier, the director said that Damian would cause the ratings to rise to 15%.
"We are unable to measure the audience ratings!!!"
The call to raise the advertising shook OGC Station.
OG:
Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.
Chapter 274
Detecting the target. Predicting the risks. These were phrases that described the insight stat. Before meeting Piaro, Grid had only used insight to measure combat power. But in fact, insight was an absolute factor that could elevate his combat power.
In other words, he could predict risks.
“You rat bastards!"
He could read the enemy's movements. Grid didn't easily allow Kamiyan to attack him. He evaded or defended, then linked a counterattack. These were movements that Piaro had taught him several times.
"Keok!"
The efficient movements helped him draw out 100% of his abilities. Grid dealt a strong punch.
"K-Kuaaack! You bastard!"
Kamiyan couldn't believe it. Rather than overwhelming an opponent who didn't have a weapon, he was receiving damage.
'The difference between me and this guy is so large? Something is wrong…! It can't be!'
Kamiyan believed that the empire was the whole world. He was indifferent to the happenings of small kingdoms. Therefore, he had no idea about Grid. He only knew about the first time Grid came to the Vatican. Grid was just someone who 'barely' defeated ex-pope Drevigo.
But what was the truth? Grid had experience raiding bosses much more powerful than Drevigo. Under the guidance of Piaro, he had fought Pagma's clone 83 times. To be exact, Grid studied under Piaro, who was once the captain of the Red Knights. He wasn't an opponent that the 30th knight Kamiyan could go against.
Grid provoked Kamiyan. "Is your sword just a decoration? Isn't it disgraceful that you can't even subdue a bare handed opponent?"
“Shut up!”
Kamiyan lost his composure, then a gold spear suddenly flew and stabbed his chest. It was because his movements had become bigger after falling for Grid's provocation. This gave an advantage to Grid. The 'Vital Spot Detection' of the Slaughterer's Eye Patch combined with his high insight to create an explosive synergy. At this moment, Grid was the person controlling the puppet called Kamiyan.
Peok! Peeeeok!
The strongest martial artist, Regas. It might be awkward, but Grid could follow his movements. Sometimes short, sometimes cool, his powerful fists stretched out nonstop. The attacks that tenaciously aimed at the seams of his armor confused Kamiyan.
‘Another five…!'
When Grid punched once, his gloves intermittently emitted light. Once that happened, Kamiyan felt like he was struck five times. It was the effect of the '5 Joint Attacks' attached to Holy Light Gloves.
That's right. Grid was actively relying on his items as always.
Swaeek!
Puk!
Lifael's Spear shot like a bullet every time there was a gap. This was the pinnacle of the power of items, a reproduction of a divine weapon made of pavranium. Unlike Grid's bare hands, it dealt damage to Kamiyan that couldn't be ignored.
[You have dealt 3,830 damage to the target.]
‘Okay, this time it struck properly.'
[Lifael's Spear (Reproduction)]
Rating: Unique
Durability: None
Attack Power: 101~730
* Divine Power +200
* Fixed damage of +1,500 on each attack.
* There is a low probability of activating the 'Light Wheel' skill.
* Attack power +20% against those with dark magic power.
Maybe by the blacksmith G, who is being reborn as a true legend.
It is a miniature version of one of the three divine artifacts of the Rebecca Church, Lifael's Spear.
It is made from the legendary mineral with a a will, pavranium. Therefore, it has a strong tendency to protect its owner. It makes decisions and moves by itself.
Weight: 14
There was no handgrip on the spear, so people couldn't use it directly. So it wasn't classified as a weapon. It might be due to that, or because it had divine power, but Lifael's Spear was free from the ban on weapons.
Grid aggressively took advantage of it. Kamiyan became increasingly injured.
"Kuaaah! Kill! I will kill you!"
Originally, Kamiyan was planning to play with Grid slowly. Now he became irritated and impatiently used a skill.
Papat!
Kamiyan used Keen Senses and consecutively avoided Grid's attack. His sword drew several lines without a time delay. It was the manifestation of Dual Cross Sword. It was only four strokes, but the quickly was comparable to Link. This was followed by a wave of energy.
The red light from Grid's eyes darkened. His high insight was warning him.
'I can't avoid it.'
Should he fight back right afterwards? No. Grid's bare hands would only receive damage that way. It was too weak. Then,
'Crush it.'
Grid formed a fist. Confronting an aura blade with his bare hands, it was crazy. Kamiyan believed that Grid's fist would be torn into eight pieces. The millions of viewers watching the battle were the same. But it was too arrogant to judge a legend by a moderate genius.
There was a reason for Grid's behavior that the public couldn't imagine. The power of items.
Chaaeng!
The moment the cross sword collided with Grid's fist…
Flash!
There was a light from the ruby ring Grid was wearing.
[The option effect of 'Dark Bus' Earring' is activated, neutralizing the target skill.]
"What?"
Kamiyan was shocked!
–Wow, what is that?
-The skill disappeared;;
–No, in the first place, why is Grid's control so good? How can he punch back against such quick swordsmanship? Is that really Grid?
–His agility is high.
-ㅇㅇ It seems like his agility is maximized by his gear.
The viewers admired it.
'If I can't avoid it, then I should use it.'
Grid's expression shot through the magic ball was splendid.
'Take a good look.'
Chaaeng!
Grid's fist pierced through the cross sword and struck Kamiyan's face. Kamiyan staggered and Lifael's Spear aimed towards him. Grid took out the Red Lightning Summoning Bead that he obtained from hunting the Frostlight Orc Chief in the past.
'I am the master of the Overgeared Guild.'
The Overgeared Guild was the strongest.
'Don't look down on us!'
This was a warning to the seven guilds who dared to invade Reidan while he was away. Then the red lightning bolt fell.
Kurururung.
The red lightning bolt that fell from the sky was nestled in Lifael's Spear.
Puok!
Additional lightning damage was added to the spear, which pierced Kamiyan.
[Critical!]
[The red lightning adds 30% damage. The target has received an electric shock.]
[You have dealt 17,300 damage to the target.]
“Kuaaaaak!”
Kamiyan screamed. It was the worst pain since the battle began. Now that he was in shock, it was a chance to deal a fatal injury. Grid determined and activated Blacksmith's Rage. Rather than using Grid's Boots that maximized the power of a greatsword, Grid equipped Braham's Boots. Then he wore the Hooded Zip Up. His movement speed was increased by 40%.
"W-Wait a minute…!"
Kamiyan begged as he was faced with the evil red light, but it was useless. Unbreakable Justice, the skill that was learned by rescuing Huroi and acquiring the title of Apostle of Justice. It was expressed through Grid's fist.
Kwaaaaang!
"…!"
Kamiyan couldn't even scream. His head was struck and he was thrown into the smithy wall. His teeth were broken and blood covered the Slaughterer's Mask.
[Critical!]
[The Holy Light Gloves's option effect is activated, causing the skill '5 Joint Attacks' to be generated.]
[You have dealt 7,020 damage to the target.]
Jjejeok! Jjejejeok!
Cracks started to appear on the wall of the smithy above where Kamiyan's head had struck. This scene was proof of Grid's strength, which exceeded the level of a human. But more than two-thirds of Kamiyan's health still remained.
This was the limit of bare fists. First of all, Kamiyan's health and defense was too high.
'He won't be defeated unless he dies.'
There was another Red Knight in the distance. Grid would take full advantage of the lazy attitude of the knight who stood on the sidelines without participating. Grid would kill Kamiyan before the knight intervened.
Chaaeng! Chaaeng! Jjejejeok!
Grid's fists continuously punched Kamiyan's face. Grid's damage and speed were enhanced by Blacksmith's Rage, so he completely neutralized Kamiyan. Kamiyan used Super Armor and tried to get away from Grid, but Dark Bus' Ring neutralized it.
'This bastard is a dragon!'
The golden spear, fast moving boots, ring that neutralized skills, gloves that hit several times, armor with overwhelming defense, and so on. Grid was covered with artifacts that appeared in legends. It was like an imperial treasury was walking around. Due to the short life span of humans, it was impossible to collect such artifacts in their entire life.
Kamiyan didn't like Grid. In the meantime, Grid's punching continued.
Kururung!
The wall of the smithy completely collapsed. As the place to lean on disappeared, Kamiyan fell down and Grid's knee hit his jaw. Then Lifael's Spear flew towards Kamiyan and wounded him,
Puoook!
Blood scattered all over the remnants of the smithy. It was a scene reminiscent of a battlefield.
-Wow…
-God…
This strength was beyond common sense. After the golem invasion, Grid had grown much more aware from the public's eyes. He seemed to have also overcome his only weakness, control. Items, skills, stats and now control, Grid was becoming truly perfect.
–I had to change my underwear.
–I'm wearing a diaper.
–But isn't a Red Knight weaker than the rumors?
–This is the 30th knight? It is said that they are strong according to their number.
–ㅇㅇThe single numbers must be a real wall.
–What? I was almost scared of Grid again.
–I am scared.ㅡㅡ
–So that's the 30th knight? Even other rankers can defeat him.
–No. Grid is using his bare hands.
–What bare hands? He has the golden spear. Isn't that a weapon?
There were dozens of chat messages per second in the OGC web channel chat window. The chat administrators tried to restrain abusive users, but were forced to give up halfway. On the other hand, the TV channel's ratings were exceeding 30%. The ratings soared in real time.
It was 6:20 p.m. on a Saturday. It was prime time with various popular programs, so this was a phenomenal record for a cable channel.
‘Indeed, Grid's power on audience ratings is beyond imagination.'
It was difficult to predict how the ratings would go up. But there was one problem.
“Isn't this too cruel?"
“We will be hit with a warning. We might have to stop broadcasting for a while."
Grid's battle style wasn't good for minors to watch. The opponent was an NPC, but Grid kept smiling as he hit the vital points. He was called a psychopath for a reason. The team members were concerned.
"I will take responsibility for everything. Don't worry and keep broadcasting."
His broadcaster's blood was boiling. He would take responsibility for any repercussions, even if he needed to take off his clothes. He would write a new legend in the broadcasting world.
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Chapter 275
19th knight, Fulito. He was dissatisfied with this mission. His high pride meant he was upset at having to follow the orders of a priest.
'I am a knight in the 10s.'
He questioned why a such a distinguished person the Red Knights had to do a chore like this.
'It is sufficient for the guys in the 20s, tsk.'
This disgruntled thought disappeared the moment he witnessed Grid overwhelming Kamiyan.
'Strong.'
Was he a duke of the Eternal Kingdom? That person called Grid, his skills were excellent and he was also holding several artifacts that were at the level of a national treasure. In particular, the performance of the golden spear was phenomenal.
'A competent person is hiding in a small kingdom.'
It was true that Kamiyan was inexperienced, but he was still a Red Knight. He was a member of the strongest group. It was honestly surprising that Grid could crush him so easily.
'It is approximately the level of the 21st knight. I have to intervene.'
The restlessness and boredom in Fulito's eyes disappeared. He was finally motivated.
“Let's take a look."
Lifael's Spear stabbed continuously at Kamiyan, who suffered a fatal wound. Right before Kamiyan died, Fulito fired a skill. At the same time, Grid used Fly. Fulito witnessed Grid flying towards him and smiled with satisfaction.
'Did you notice that I am your rival?'
Fulito wasn't careless. He pulled out his sword and tried to attack Grid, only to stop.
'What?'
Regardless of his will, his consciousness headed to another place. He became completely indifferent to Grid. He didn't swing his sword.
'Why am I doing this?'
Swaeek!
Grid brushed past the side of the confused Fulito. It was a dreadful speed.
***
"Pant… Pant…"
Apostle of Justice's Partner. Very few people knew about this part of Huroi's identity. When he was with Grid, all of his stats increased by 20%. He also had many skills that could be used without needing weapons. But he was different from Grid.
He didn't have overwhelming stats like Grid. He was fundamentally an orator, so his combat related stats like strength, stamina and agility were extremely low. He didn't even have the power of his items. It was impossible for him to confront five Black Knights with his bare hands.
“Ugh…"
Huroi moaned while bleeding. The Black Knights glared angrily at him.
“Wicked person! How could you scorn my late grandmother? I will surely kill you!"
"Why are you talking about my parents?"
"My colleagues didn't ask me to pick up soap!"
That's right.
Huroi had already ridiculed them. He debuffed the enemies, but now he reached his limit. The cooldown of Spiteful Tongue had yet to end and his whole body was already wounded. His health had fallen to a dangerous level.
But Huroi wasn't worried about his own life right now. He could die a hundred times. Lost experience and items? It was incomparable to his lord's life. Huroi just wanted his lord to be safe.
"M-My Lord…!"
How much frustration was he feeling while fighting against a Red Knight with his bare hands? Huroi turned his gaze towards Grid. He thought that Grid would be going through a lot. But it was different.
"Die! Die! Die! Puhahahat!"
“…"
Grid was fine. He was enjoying himself while one-sidedly beating up the Red Knight. The knight's face was swollen to the point that it was pitiful.
"Wow." Huroi felt like an idiot for worrying.
Puok!
As Huroi's attention was wandering, a sword flew and deeply pierced his side.
"Where are you looking?"
"Kuck!"
Huroi's field of view shook. Now he had less than two-tenths of his health left. If he received two or three more attacks then he would die. Huroi gritted his teeth.
'I need to bring one of them with me.'
It would relieve the burden on Grid. Huroi made up his mind and moved with all his strength. He grabbed one of the Black Knights and punched with all his strength. But with his skills and strength, he couldn't hurt the Black Knight. His fists falling on the black armor was just like a cotton bat.
"This weak brat! I don’t even feel a tingle!”
The sneering knight grabbed Huroi's wrist and raised his arm. Then the area around Huroi's heart was exposed. Another Black Knight stabbed precisely with his sword.
–This is normal. How can a Black Knight be taken down without a weapon?
–Right… Grid is abnormal.
Huroi and the viewers took Huroi's death for granted. But Grid was different. Grid didn't party with Huroi because of the waste of experience, but he didn't want Huroi to die. He was anxious about Huroi and used the 'Secret Hero' ability.
Secret Hero was one of the titles he won while raiding Dark Bus. The condition to acquire this title was to 'raid' three named bosses higher in level 'alone.' It wasn't a title that just anyone could get, and its value was unmatched.
[You have dispersed the consciousness of the enemies.]
The aggro was turned off.
[The skill 'Influence' has been activated. This effect will last for 10 seconds.]
[Reduces the defense of all enemies within 50m of you by 50%.]
[The skill 'Freely Move' can be used once.]
[Creates a high level daash skill that avoids all attacks until it reaches the 'desired target' that is within 200 meters.]
"You dare!"
Teong!
Grid became furious after seeing Huroi and floated in the air. Then he rushed towards the Black Knights. His movement speed was so fast that the camera lost him for a moment.
"Huh…?"
Fulito, who was rushing towards Grid, stopped in place. He wasn't able to focus on Grid due to the effect of his consciousness being dispersed. Grid ignored him and passed by.
“A really strange ability."
Fulio clicked his tongue and swung his sword towards the distant Grid.
Pahat!
A strong aura poured out like a flash of light. Grid's back was fully exposed. It was natural that he would be hit by Fulito's aura. But Grid had Freely Move activated. He was able to avoid all attacks except for automatic targeting skills. As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Grid moved his body and avoided Fulito's attack. Then he broke through four Black Knights.
"W-What?"
The Black Knight trying to stab Huroi's heart was shocked. Grid's movements were phenomenal.
“Get lost.”
Peeok! Puk!
“Ugh!”
The combo of Lifael's Spear and Unbreakable Justice was used. The Black Knight's defense was reduced due to Influence, so he suffered great damage. Grid kicked the Black Knight away and grabbed Huroi.
“Are you still weak? You still have the status of a punching bag."
"Haha… I am weak."
In the end, the power of his items was still lacking.
"Let's aim for the third advancement class soon. Then I'll make new items for you. Your biggest problem is that you are lacking items."
"I will keep that in mind."
"Join my party now."
It happened when Grid extended a hand to Huroi. Kamiyan regained his posture, rushed over and attacked Huroi.
"Cough…!"
"…!"
Huroi's blood soaked Grid's Hooded Zip Up. Grid's expression stiffened. Huroi was worried about Grid even when dying.
"Please… Stay alive. My Lord absolutely can't collapse."
[Your morale has increased.]
[Your attack power and magic attack power will significantly rise for the next attack.]
[The next attack will be a critical hit!]
Flop!
Huroi sat down after using the strongest buff skill that he saved for Grid. Kamiyan wielded his sword again, aiming at Huroi who only have a sliver of health left. He saw that Grid cared about Huroi.
Chaaeng!
It went as Kamiyan intended. Grid moved to protect Huroi. He took out the Divine Shield after a long time and blocked Kamiyan's attack.
"You! You are like a turtle!"
Kamiyan laughed at Grid who was protecting his colleague with a shield and swung his sword.
Chaaeng! Chaeeeeeng!
Puok! Puk puk!
Grid could only face Kamiyan and defend. He couldn't respond to the Black Knights who were stabbing from the rear. He couldn't avoid it and protect Huroi at the same time. Huroi didn't like it.
“My Lord, why are you sacrificing yourself for me! Wake up! Fight against the enemies! I don’t want to grab at My Lord's ankles!"
“You and I, aren't we friends before the master and subordinate relationship?"
"…!"
“Well, I usually treat you more like a subordinate than a friend."
He would repay Huroi's honest heart someday. He had promised many times.
Puk! Puuok!
Seokeok!
After that, the injuries on Grid's body increased as he protected Huroi.
'Foolish man. Sacrificing yourself to protect your subordinate, you are no match for me.'
Fulito folded his arms. He lost interest in Grid and returned to his bystander's attitude. Meanwhile, Kamiyan's onslaught continued.
“Without that golden spear, you are nothing!"
Kamiyan didn't give Grid a chance to breathe. Then a notification window flashed in front of Grid.
[The Legendary Blacksmith's Patience skill has been activated.]
[Health, defense and dexterity will rise by 200% for one hour.]
It was a skill that couldn't be used intentionally. It was only triggered when he was showing extreme patience. Grid had some room to move thanks to its help, while Kamiyan and the Black Knights turned pale.
'What ridiculous defense!'
Grid wouldn't fall, no matter how much he was injured. Therefore, Kamiyan and the Black Knights looked at Grid like he was a monster. Grid's armor and shield were so powerful. How long could he endure?
"Light Sword!"
Kamiyan used a skill that he developed from Duke Limit.
Chaaeng!
A sword of aura moved through the air and struck the Divine Shield. It was the overwhelming attack power. Grid's body was defenseless for a moment, and five Black Knights stabbed at him.
At that moment. The Slaughterer's Mask that covered half of Grid's face was painted a clear red. This was why Grid allowed the attacks of the Black Knights without defending using Lifael's Spear.
[The effect of Evil Spirit's Bloody Tears is activated. Attack power will increase by 50% for 5 seconds.]
“Now it's my turn." Grid invoked Blacksmith's Rage and declared towards Kamiyan. "I will kill all of you within five seconds."
A dark red light shone from his eyes. Kamiyan perceived the danger and triggered Keen Senses. Grid's fist flew towards him. Kamiyan tried to avoid it, but Lifael's Spear flew and constricted his behavior.
"Kuheook!"
What was this damage? It was much more powerful than before. Grid's fists continuously struck Kamiyan's face, who was shocked by the previous impact through the red armor. The Black Knights tried to control Grid by attacking him, but it was useless. Lifael's Spear flew over and protected him.
Chaaeng! Jjang! Jjejejeok!
Crash!
Blacksmith’s Rage, Evil Spirit's Bloody Tears and Morale Boost.
Kamiyan was constantly struck for four seconds by Grid's fists that had the strongest buff skills overlapped, and eventually kneeled down. His remaining health was already low so he couldn't survive five seconds.
"This… Yo…u."
A grey pillar rose into the sky. It symbolized Kamiyan's end.
“…"
A Red Knight was defeated with bare hands! Everyone was shocked. All of South Korea was shaking. The news spread around the world within minutes. Currently, OGC's audience rating was 41%.
“Are you having fun?"
OGC Station.
The director was cheering like it was a jackpot, when a visitor arrived. Her perfect proportions and slender legs captivated everyone's eyes. She was so beautiful that all other existences faded away. It was none other than Yura.
“I came to receive Youngwoo-ssi's payment."
Yura made a smile that fascinated those of all ages. Her eyes were as cold as ice.
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