Overgeared, p.396
Overgeared, page 396
‘It’s difficult to find an opportunity to use the weight and can also lead to a loss in the center of gravity. Basically, it means the balance is a mess. Think about the reason why most people use a sword as a weapon. The sword is perfect in all aspects of offense and defense…’
“Hey, don’t you know a lot about weapons for a magician?”
He was like someone who collected all knowledge.
“That’s right. A blunt weapon has many disadvantages. Compared to commonly used weapons like swords and spears, the balance is bad, and above all, the attack power is weak.”
Most people thought that a blunt weapon was stronger than a sword. Systematically, the maximum attack power was much higher than a sword’s. But that was the maximum attack power. In other words, it was a story for when the weight was used well.
A blunt weapon had the advantage of being able to hit the enemy on all sides, but it couldn’t ‘stab’ or ‘cut.’ Of course, it would be a different story if a blade was attached. However, that would weaken the unique advantage of a blunt weapon. It meant it was difficult to deal a fatal blow to enemies with high defense. The probability of applying the minimum attack power rather than the maximum attack power was overwhelmingly high.
“Don’t forget. I’m a legendary blacksmith, and the God Hands are artifacts made by literally modelling my hands.”
For a blacksmith, hammers were the best tool.
“I can see the pros and cons of a hammer, and it’s the ideal weapon for the God Hands.”
Of course, Grid didn’t want to use it directly. In terms of balance, it was true that a sword was much better. In particular, when fighting someone of an equal ability, the use of a blunt weapon would likely fail. But wasn’t Grid planning to make a God Hands only weapon? The God Hands had infinite durability. They didn’t need to fear the enemy’s counterattack. They could ignore whatever the enemy was doing and just hit.
“Also.”
He wanted to improve the efficiency of the Item Combination skill, which was difficult to use in actual combat. That’s right. Grid wanted to create a hammer that not only boasted a high accuracy rate, but also a hammer that shortened the time of Item Combination.
‘Hrmm.’
Braham no longer gave an opinion. There was no room for disagreement. Grid became certain and turned his attention to the notification window.
[You have decided to create a hammer. What materials would you like to use?]
“Adamantium, drake’s fangs, Water Clan King’s Tears, and ogre tendons.”
[Have you decided?]
“Yes.”
[Please design the item.]
A blank blueprint appeared in front of Grid. This was already his 14th item creation. Grid skillfully drew the blueprint using his experience and high dexterity stat. He didn’t do it too fast. He was slow and careful.
‘The handle is made from drake’s fangs.’
The role of the handle was important. It was a way to get the best performance from a tool. In particular, a hammer was a tool used for hitting hard objects. Every time the target was hit, a repulsive force was generated and the user became tired.
However, the disadvantages could be eliminated if the handle was made from the fang of a hard and resilient drake. The repulsive force would be absorbed by the handle. The drake’s fang was commonly used as a material for spears. It was bound to be robust, since it was so hard to obtain.
“Not too large.”
It needed to be the right size for the God Hands to swing. Grid set the handle to the fairly short length of 15cm.
“Heavy is good.”
Increasing the weight would naturally increase the power. There was the disadvantage of increasing the strength requirement, but it didn’t affect Grid and the God Hands, who could use ‘all items.’ In the end, Grid set the size as 15cm in length and 30cm in width. The handle was short, while the metal plates seemed extremely large and lacking in efficiency. However, since the size was so big, it was unlikely that it would miss when hitting the enemy. This was what Grid intended.
‘I need to add some utility.’
At the bottom of the handle, there would be a red cord made of ogre’s tendon. The user’s finger could be placed there to throw the hammer. Depending on the situation, it could be thrown like a meteor.
‘In order to shorten the item combination process, I will add an option to increase refining speed… I can increase the thermal conductivity.’
How long passed? It became dark outside the window as he focused on drawing. Grid originally was nocturnal when playing games. He found that night increased his concentration. Grid’s hand movements became more delicate and the quality of the drawing became higher.
Two hours later. Grid was pleased with the final design and pressed the confirmation button.
[Have you decided? When you complete the blueprint, the number of available creation skill will decrease by one.]
Grid didn’t hesitate.
“I have decided.”
Busy. Grid planned to create two items today. One was a hammer for the God Hands and the other was a ‘sword’ for him to use. If he used the materials obtained from the drake raid, he was confident about making a good sword comparable to Iyarugt.
[The blueprint has been completed.]
[One skill count has been consumed.]
[Please describe the characteristics of the item.]
Fanciful descriptions weren’t good. The actual description must accurately portray the functions of the item while enhancing the quality.
Grid started to carefully explain.
“The main material that makes up the metal plates is the god mineral adamantium. Apart from pavranium, it can destroy any other material once struck a lot. Compared to the size of the plates, the handle is relatively short, requiring less force when swinging. It also has a higher hit rate. Structurally, it is easy to use with one hand and it speeds up the refining of items. In addition, the Tears of the Water Clan King mean a new spell can be attached.”
[Analyzing.]
Chiing.
The design that Grid drew was erased by itself and another image appeared. The skill compensation effect.
[The blueprint has been completed.]
‘Okay!’
Grid verified the perfectly completed design and was delighted. A hammer that could be wielded with one hand. The gold, shiny, thick, and sharp metal plates that formed the head gave off a foreboding feeling. It looked like it could shatter an ogre’s skull in one blow. In addition, the black handle with the red cord was full of elegance.
Braham saw the name ‘Grid’ written on the bottom of the golden hammer and felt rare admiration.
‘Great…’ The mix of gold and black always looked good. It was luxurious and full of dignity. The colors matched Braham’s taste. ‘The harmony of the appearance and colors gives off a considerable amount of awe. It is enough to give the enemy a sense of fear. Now it just needs a name.’
“The name…”
The notification window asked him to set the name. Grid pondered for a moment and made a decision.
“Adamantium Hammer?”
‘…’
Braham finally got a sense of Grid’s poor naming ability. He didn’t want this amazing looking golden hammer to have such a cheap name.
‘The perfection of a work isn’t just determined by its power and appearance. The name should be classy.’
“Then Adamantium Hammer.”
Grid liked it because it felt good. He meant it.
Sigh.
There was no answer. Braham had just given up when Lauel suddenly appeared and hurriedly suggested.
“How about Mjolnir?”
“Myol, what?”
“It is a hammer used by Thor. It’s consistent with the hammer you created in many ways. It has a relatively short handle and can be thrown.”
It didn’t have the ability to come back when thrown, but Grid’s hammer was comparable to Mjolnir when it came to ‘smashing’ and ‘destroying.’
“Oh…” It was great. Grid liked the name Mjolnir. Then. “Why are you here? How long have you been here?”
“That…” Lauel made an awkward expression. “All of a sudden, Khan came running to me and said you seemed crazy… He was worried about your state and asked me to look at you. Then I arrived here and watched your process of creating an item.”
“Eh? I seemed crazy?”
What was this? Grid turned his gaze towards Khan. Khan’s eyes were red and swollen, as if he had been crying. His red eyes met Grid’s gaze and he shouted, “I was watching and you kept talking to yourself! Wouldn’t you be worried if I was talking to someone in a place where I was alone? I thought you had gone crazy!! I was really worried!”
“…”
Grid vowed to use caution when he talked to Braham again. At that moment.
[Please decide the name of the item you have created.]
The system demanded again. It was heartless to rush a person like this. Grid clicked his tongue and replied.
“Mjolnir.”
[Have you decided on Mjolnir?]
“Yes.”
[An item called ‘Mjolnir’ already exists. A separate model name will be attached to distinguish between them.]
[The item creation has been completed.]
[Mjolnir - Human World Version]
Rating: Unique ~ Legendary (Growth)
Unique Rating Information:
Durability: 610/610
Attack Power: 660~1,090
* Accuracy +20%.
* Acceleration will rise when it is thrown.
* Every time the target is hit, there’s a high probability of causing a 0.1 second of stiffness.
* The durability of any objects hit will fall (except your own items).
* 1,990 fixed damage will be dealt to demonkin and the undead.
* There is a chance to induce the ‘fear’ state in those who recognize it as an enemy.
* The workmanship speed of blacksmith related skills will slightly increase.
Legendary Rating Information:
Durability: 689/689
Attack Power: 790~1,400
* Accuracy +35%.
* Acceleration will rise when it’s thrown.
* Every time the target is hit, it will cause a 0.1 second of stiffness state.
* The durability of any objects hit will fall.
* 2,400 fixed damage will be dealt to demonkin and the undead.
* There is a high chance to induce the ‘fear’ state in those who recognize it as an enemy.
* The workmanship speed of blacksmith related skills will rapidly increase.
A tool that the legendary blacksmith Grid made from the god mineral adamantium. It is an all-purpose hammer that can exert absolute power when it comes to destruction and creation. The huge metal plates give off a considerable amount of foreboding. It can easily hit the target and cause fear.
It is a weapon that can be compared to the divine weapon Mjolnir depending on the growth.
* Magic Currently Attached to It: None
User Restriction: Level 350 or higher. 3,000 or more strength. More than 3,500 dexterity.
Weight: 4,900
“…Amazing.”
It was perfect. More than he expected. It could possibly grow to the myth rating, making it the ultimate weapon. He couldn’t help noticing the dexterity attached to the conditions of use. It was a result caused by optimizing the design for Grid and the God Hand’s use.
‘It’s still okay.’
It was originally a weapon made to climb to the highest position. He had no intention of selling or sharing it with others.
“How about it? Is it well made?”
Lauel asked as he noticed the satisfaction on Grid’s face.
‘It’s more balanced than Failure?’
Lauel was full of anticipation. Grid shared the information with him.
“Heok…”
A masterpiece created by the legendary blacksmith with the god mineral. Lauel was speechless as he saw that the performance of the item far exceeded his expectations. Grid declared to the astonished Lauel, “Agnus? How long can he be stronger than me?”
The more items Grid created, the stronger he became.
“I am the strongest.”
Lauel didn’t feel any doubts about Grid’s assertion. He just felt infinite trust. On the other hand, Braham was comparing Grid to Pagma.
‘Creating the best battle gear…’ A legendary blacksmith indeed had infinite potential. ‘If my magic power is added, there will be no limit to his growth.’
Braham thought about it. Pagma easily betrayed and killed him just because he was a vampire. Ironically, in the end, Pagma had to make a deal with a great demon for the peace of the world.
‘Pagma, I will help Grid. Grid will be reborn as someone stronger than you, who contracted with Baal. Watch from hell and feel regret. You shouldn’t have betrayed me and chosen Baal.’
Chapter 486
Chapter 486
Ttang! Ttang!
Grid’s production of Mjolnir lasted 10 days and nights. It was his desire to create a perfect work. Braham was amazed.
‘This guy’s concentration…’
It was truly beyond imagination. It was more than when Pagma made the pavranium. It felt like he was looking at Mumud researching magic.
‘…A genius of effort.’
Grid’s overall talent was lacking when compared to Mumud and Pagma. In the first place, he wasn’t someone who could be placed on the same level as such geniuses. But his effort and will to pursue the best wasn’t lacking. Braham saw this very positively.
‘There is no talent as important as effort. Well, if he had extra talent than he could grow a lot faster than he is now.’
It was really great when seeing it, but also very poor. Braham tsked and felt sorry.
“Shit… This time is also a failure.”
Grid threw the unique rated Mjolnir back into the furnace. He was exploiting the fact that adamantium and the drake’s fangs had a very high durability. He would repeatedly destroy and remake it until Mjolnir was finished with a legendary rating.
‘Hah, this guy really… He’s starting that hard work again from the beginning?’
Braham didn’t know how many times it had been already. Maybe Grid would repeat this for the next few months. Braham realized that Grid’s determination was at a fearsome level.
***
“Grid is still at the smithy?”
Grid had been stuck in the smithy for a fortnight.
“He should be devoting himself to hunting while the experience buff is still present. Why is he making items now?”
“Yes. He isn’t lacking weapons. He’s wasting the experience buff.”
Some of the Overgeared members couldn’t understand it. But Jishuka, Lauel, Regas, Pon, Ibellin, etc. Those who were classified as geniuses understood Grid’s feelings.
“He has to solve the problem first.”
“Rationally, Grid knows that this is wrong.”
“But he would rather place satisfaction before efficiency.”
“It’s so his motivation can burn until the end. Yes.”
“…”
It was true that the difference between a genius and a fool was one sheet of paper.
***
The abyss.
Iyarugt’s soul was displeased. He recovered his power to a certain extent. However, Grid didn’t summon him, making him feel frustrated.
‘I will fix his head the next time we meet.’
The demonkin were those who followed the principle of the ‘survival of the fittest.’ Among the demonkin, there were those born innately strong. From Iyarugt’s point of view, it didn’t make sense to serve Grid, who was weaker than him.
‘Yes, I have to make our relationship clear. After showing him the difference in power between us, I will make him my servant.’
He would make Grid find him prey and regain the powers of the past. Then!
‘I will defeat Zepar!’
The 29th great demon, Zepar. Iyarugt couldn’t forgive the demon who dismissed the swordsmanship he spent his whole life developing. His soul was sealed by Zepar’s cowardly move and his grudge that he nursed over the last 300 years pierced the sky.
Grrr…
Iyarugt’s soul expressed his killing intent. He was spending time in this deep darkness when a familiar voice was heard.
“Come, Iyarugt.”
It was Grid. Iyarugt didn’t know how long it had been since he last saw Grid.
‘Finally…!’
Flash!
The darkness of the abyss that Iyarugt was floating in was split in half. Iyarugt moved towards the light.
“…Sweet.”
The air flowing into his lungs tasted so good. Grid didn’t let him enjoy this feeling of liberation.
“Why do you say the same thing every time you appear? Isn’t this concept too boring?”
The grey haired Iyarugt grabbed the blood red sword and scoffed.
“Funny guy. A weak person like you is looking at me without any fear.”
Now, shall he fix this habit? The determined Iyarugt aimed his sword at Grid.
“Kneel down. That is the difference between you and me.”
“…”
It was a trend that appeared in manhwa decades ago. Grid replied bluntly, “You are corny.”
“I guess that’s your answer!”
Iyarugt let out a thunderous shout. Then he aimed his demonic sword at Grid’s thigh. Grid stopped his attack and swung his sword in the same direction. It was a black longsword never seen before. It looked like a newly made weapon, but Iyarugt didn’t care. Grid’s skills were so far below him that changing weapons wouldn’t matter.
‘I can easily take care of you!’
Pahat!
Iyarugt twisted his wrist slightly. Then the bloody sword flying towards Grid’s thigh changed orbits and headed towards Grid’s jaw. It was like a snake striking. No one could respond. Iyarugt was confident that his attack would hit and smiled.
Chaaeng!
“What…?”
Grid’s new black sword. All of a sudden, it split into two and one of them blocked Iyarugt’s irregular attack. The other one cut Iyarugt’s thigh.
