Overgeared

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“He would’ve been mentally exhausted because he was forced to be an undead.
The only thing his body could use was the deteriorated swordsmanship.”

“Yes…”

“In any case, Pagma doesn’t do anything halfway.
The sublime spirit that fought for the world deserves respect but there are many areas where he was too much.”

“…Excuse me, Elder.” Grid expressed the question that he had long buried in his heart. “What was the Tower of Wisdom doing at the time?”

Why didn’t the Tower of Wisdom help Pagma, who was isolated by the gods and fought the great demons alone? It was significant since the existence of the Tower of Wisdom was for the peace of the world.

Biban smiled bitterly. “Gujel woke up at the time.”

“Gujel?”

“A dragon.
He was recovering from a major wound dealt by Insane Dragon Nevartan and aimed to absorb the magic of the great demons to recover.
He was attempting to intrude on the battle in the Behen Archipelago.”

The power of a dragon was too mighty. It was likely that the entire Behen Archipelago would’ve been destroyed if he shot one breath at the demon army.

“Our association fought to stop him.
The purpose of the tower is for disasters that humanity can’t prevent.
It is about stopping the dragons.”

“…!”

Grid couldn’t feel the limit of Biban’s strength. Unlike other NPCs, it was impossible to guess his level. Now the reason was revealed. It was the story of a world that players couldn’t intervene in.
This was a powerful organization that handled dragons.

“I never imagined that a dragon could be hunted.”

“What hunt? There isn’t a chance.
Our main task is to protect the dragon’s territory, keeping it satisfied and asleep as long as possible.
It is a type of zookeeper.
In that sense, the proliferation of the insane dragon iron can never be permitted.
The insane dragon is the target of all dragons.”

“Ah…” Grid clearly knew why the Tower of Wisdom was wary of the insane dragon iron.
He got goosebumps at the thought of what would’ve happened if he let Greed continue to multiply. At the same time, he noticed two sinister facts. “Aren’t the tower association members all as strong as Elder? It is impossible to hunt a dragon even if you work together?”

“We can hunt a wounded dragon like Gujel or a hatchling, who hasn’t become an adult, but it is usually impossible.”

“You said you defend the territory of the dragons.
Does this mean you prevent any invasions to the region? Even if they’re humans?”

The reason for this question was the dwarf city, Talima. Grid had to visit Talima, which was in the territory of the Fire Dragon Trauka. He could be a target for the tower.

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Fortunately, Biban shook his head. “The dragon’s magic power gives the monsters in the region increased strength and wisdom.
There are many monsters in a dragon’s territory.
It becomes a natural protection making it difficult for humans to exert influence, even if they are transcendent.
That’s why we don’t need to come forward to stop intruders.”

“Then your comment about defending the territory of dragons…?”

“A guy called Baal sometimes plays pranks.
There are times when he tries to awaken the dragon by opening a gate in its territory.
We block it every time.
Baal is a little bit weaker than a dragon thus ordinary people can’t bear it, hence we are forced to go out.”

“I see…”

The 1st Great Demon Baal. Grid had once met one of the pieces of his ego. Definitely, this wasn’t normal. Grid was worried about Pagma’s soul in the grasp of Baal.

“Time is running out.
Now stop chatting and concentrate.”

Biban took a posture again.
This time, it was the posture of 200,000 Army Crushing Sword.

***

The street where Biban’s barrier unfolded… 

It was a place that connected the Overgeared Palace with the smithy district and was originally sparsely populated. There were no private homes and shopping areas in the vicinity, so few people came here.
At most, only the blacksmiths and soldiers travelling to and from the castle used the street.

Nevertheless, Mercedes was prepared for unforeseen events. Knights and soldiers were called in to thoroughly block the area around the street. Not one ant would be able to see the barrier containing Grid.

“……”

A long time passed. In the barrier, Biban tried to teach Grid as much as possible and Grid worked hard to digest it. Then it was finished. The barrier of sharp swords that Mercedes didn’t dare to approach was lifted. Biban looked tired while Grid had a satisfied expression.

Mercedes knelt in front of Grid and requested, “Kill me.”

“Eh?”

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What happened? Mercedes confessed to the honestly baffled Grid. “I watched Your Majesty inside the barrier and dared to steal Your Majesty’s technique.
It wasn’t intentional but I naturally understood it.
I stole Your Majesty’s technique and I deserve to be executed.”

“…!”

“…!”

Grid understood what she was saying and rejoiced while Biban’s face was white.

‘This child’s eyes can penetrate even through the barrier?’

Then a creepy voice entered Biban’s ears. “It is Keen Insight.
It is a power that even the gods are vigilant about.”

“…!”

Biban looked back and saw a woman with dark makeup concealing the wrinkles on her face. She was 190 centimeters tall, tall enough that Biban and Grid had to look up.

“Who is this distinguished person?”

‘She managed to infiltrate through all the guards?’

Mercedes pulled out her sword and stepped out to protect Grid. Somehow, Biban also hid behind Mercedes.

The woman grinned. “Pretty child, you don’t have to be so vigilant.
I just came to pick up that shameful person hiding there.”

“……”

Biban almost clung to Mercedes’ back as he held his breath. Even now, he believed he could hide if he erased his breathing. It was an almost cat-like thinking.

“Elder…” Grid gazed at Biban with pitying eyes. He had heard about the punishment so he felt sympathetic.

Biban felt wronged. “The fact that you could see through the barrier…! Why did you only say that now?”

Biban left with this scream. The send-off was just as loud as when he appeared.

“……”

[Let’s meet at the tower soon.]

The sound transmission of the woman’s voice filled Grid’s mind.