Overgeared - Chapter 1302

Chapter 1302: 1302

The yangbans—they were born as half-gods and their one and only sole purpose was to become a god . The yangbans numbered in the hundreds, but the number of vacant seats to become a god was only seven .

Chiyou’s Test was the first process to be qualified to become a god . All of the yangbans’ aspirations depended on Chiyou’s Test . It was just that only one person passed Chiyou’s Test that was held for the first time in decades, and the person who passed it was a human .

‘I didn’t expect it to turn out like this . ’

The yangbans who lost the opportunity to become gods after being defeated by the human they despised were silent . Of course, there wasn’t a single yangban who made a fuss because they were dissatisfied with the results . How could they protest when they stepped down because they knew they couldn’t win?

‘ . . . I would’ve fought to the end if I hadn’t experienced the test 400 years ago . ’

The reason why the yangbans withdrew wasn’t because they were cowards . They gave up neatly because they knew it was meaningless to hit the ‘wall that won’t collapse . ’

Mir—a being who was at the verge of being a god from the moment he was born and the sole person who passed the Chiyou’s Test which he participated in, 400 years ago . Hundreds of yangbans challenged Mir, but all of them were destroyed . In the end, Mir was the only one standing . They thought it was an unprecedented record that would never be matched or broken .

[You are the first player to pass ‘Chiyou’s Test . ’]

[You are ranked number one . ]

Yet it was matched by a human .

Pride and prejudice disappeared from the eyes of the yangbans looking at the silver-haired woman .

‘We can’t ignore humans in the future . ’

A weak creature who lived for less than 100 years, they had thin skin, soft flesh, and were easy to break . They were creatures who had intelligence, mastered skills, and built up their combat force, only to die suddenly one day . Therefore, the yangbans hadn’t thought deeply about humans . It was just like humans raising chickens to gain eggs . They managed humans just to obtain divinity . Occasionally, they would see a human who became a daoist immortal or transcendent and they would feel offended, disgusted, or unpleasant .

However, their thoughts changed at this moment . It might just be one out of millions of people, but it was difficult to ignore human beings since they knew that someone with the potential to surpass a yangban was born .

‘In any case, we need the help of humans to build up divinity . It might be better to get along with humans . . . ’

It was at this time that the yangbans’ perception changed slowly .

‘It isn’t telling me who 2nd to 7th place is?’

Grid felt a bit disappointed . He wanted to know in advance the seven people who passed Chiyou’s Test with high grades, but the system was too unfriendly . It was regrettable that only Grid’s placing was shown .

‘I need to know in advance to cut off the bud . Tsk . ’

The difference in skill between the yangbans who didn’t pass the test in the top 7 and the yangbans who passed the test in the top 7 was huge . Haejin? She was great, but she was a joke when compared to Garam .

' . . . Well, I will enjoy it for now . ’

Duguen . Duguen . Duguen . . .

Grid’s heart rate gradually accelerated . Chiyou’s Test—Grid was very proud that he won first place on the stage for the half-gods who dreamed of becoming a god . The rewards weren’t important . It was important to note that he hit the yangbans’ pride and protected the dignity of the humans that they ignored .

‘This doesn’t mean that I expect no compensation at all . ’

He couldn’t be cheated . Grid was concerned, but only slightly . The rewards for accomplishing an ‘achievement that players can’t achieve’ were always huge .

[Being the first player to pass Chiyou’s Test, your deity stat will increase . ]

[Your divinity level has reached five and you are qualified to become a half-god . ]

“……?!”

There was only one way to raise divinity—building up the deity stat . Every time he accumulated 10 deity points, his divinity level would increase by one . It meant it was a very difficult process .

The first condition that Grid needed to accumulate deity was to create a myth rated item . In order to make myth rated items, corresponding ‘materials’ were needed . It was difficult to obtain such materials unless he killed a great demon or resurrected a god . Furthermore, his deity stat only rose by one when making three myth rated items . There was no promise that he could reach 10 deity points just through making items .

‘Writing the epics can earn me deity points, but . . . ’

The probability of activating an epic was as low as the probability of making a myth rated item . Furthermore, writing an epic didn’t mean his deity stat will rise unconditionally . It seemed to be affected by the environment at the time of writing the epic . Additionally, there were great achievements such as resurrecting a god or being praised by a special entity or group . It was just that this type of situation wasn’t common . In other words, the difficulty of raising the deity stat was extremely high .

Grid thought it would take at least one year to reach level 5 in divinity . The period had been significantly shortened .

‘A half-god!’

The evolution that he dreamed about . During the Vatican rescue episode, he gave up on becoming a half-god because of several penalties . However, this time was different . It was an opportunity that was obtained purely using his own strength, regardless of the seven malignant saints .

Grid’s heart thumped like it was going to burst . He tried to immediately answer ‘yes’ to the notification window asking [Do you want to evolve into a half-god?] only to suddenly stop . It was because he glimpsed the disappointment in Chiyou’s face watching him .

‘What?’

So far, Chiyou had been strangely favorable to him . The gentle gaze resembled that of his parents . Why did he suddenly feel disappointed?

“Do you have something to say?”

Grid hadn’t reached this place for nothing . He might not be able to read other people, but Grid could understand a NPC’s heart .

Chiyou raised his head, but sidestepped answering the question about evolving into a half-god . “It isn’t something for me to say . ”

‘What is this timing?’

Grid’s face distorted . He was frustrated because Chiyou didn’t speak despite knowing something important .

‘ . . . Wait . ’

Chiyou’s expression had stiffened from the time he achieved level five in divinity, in other words, the time he got the half-god qualification .

‘Is he reluctant for me to become a half-god?’

Why? Was it because he didn’t want a human to be a god? No, that wasn’t Chiyou’s personality . Chiyou was born from human beings so he cherished humans . It was why in the past, Chiyou appeared and helped Pagma .

‘Don’t tell me?’

Grid thought about it . The ‘transcendent status’ that came from being a transcendent . The reason Grid was classified as a transcendent was because he exceeded human limits . However, the moment Grid became a half-god, he would become ordinary among half-gods . The reference point was shifted from a human to a half-god, and the distance to ‘transcendence’ became further .

“Will I lose my transcendence if I become a half-god?”

‘Becoming a half-god?’

This was a question that couldn’t be asked from the perspective of a third party . The wide-eyed Zibal was confused, but Chiyou quickly understood it . “That’s right . ”

“ . . . . . . !” Grid felt dizzy . It felt like he had been hit in the back of his head .

The grandmaster spoke as Grid was feeling hesitant, “A half-god is better than a transcendent . ”

He could say this because he was the grandmaster . His body sealed in the Abyss was a half-god, while the one standing in front of Grid was a transcendent . The grandmaster had experienced both being a half-god and a transcendent, so he knew the abilities of a half-god were superior to that of a transcendent .

“Just . . . ” The grandmaster grasped Grid’s hand and raised it up as he continued, “A transcendent’s potential is greater . ”

“……”

The grandmaster word’s that a half-god was better than a transcendent comforted Grid . Then the latter words made him confused . A half-god was the springboard to becoming a god . If the first class advancement was a half-god then the second class advancement was a god . Yet the potential of a transcendent was better than a half-god?

“It is because it is a transcendent, not a god, that can kill a god . ”

“……!!”

God Killer—one of the final evolutionary forms of a transcendent .

The grandmaster dreamed about getting revenge on the gods and he honestly confessed his feelings, “I want you to be human . ”

Meanwhile, Chiyou was silent . Chiyou had always dreamed of being killed and wanted Grid to remain a transcendent rather than becoming a half-god . Even so, he had no intention of intervening in the fate of one person due to his own individual desires . Chiyou had no cause unlike the grandmaster who wanted to resurrect the seven good people and lead the world in the right direction .

“……”

Grid was silent . His face at sunset was as dark as the clouds .

The grandmaster, Chiyou, and the yangbans held their breaths . Just then, Zibal opened his mouth, “A god . . . can’t you become one as a human?”

“ . . . . . . !”

Zibal’s perspective was different from everyone here . It was because he was a player . He experienced firsthand how difficult it was to be a supreme player .

“I don’t know anything, but . . . do you want to become a god? Then can’t you kill a god and become a god?”

Grid was currently disguised as Irene . Just like the grandmaster recognized Grid, Zibal was also aware of Grid’s identity . After Chiyou’s Test, Irene’s speech and actions were very similar to Grid . That’s right—in critical moments, Grid forgot that he had to act as Irene . He might’ve lost vigilance because he achieved his purpose of gaining divinity for Irene .

“You . . . ”

Grid was flustered when he noticed the change in Zibal’s tone and attitude toward him . However, Zibal ignored it . He just said what he wanted to say, “You should be able to do it?”

“……”

“You are the supreme one . ”

“ . . . . . . !”

How many people in the world could reach and maintain the peak of two billion players? There was only one person, Grid . Therefore, he was the supreme one . Putting aside his likes or dislikes, Zibal believed in Grid’s strength . Even the grandmaster and Chiyou appreciated Grid more than expected .

In the end . . .

“ . . . I have decided . ”

[Do you want to evolve into a half-god?]

Grid was asked about his future fate and responded with confidence, “It’s fine, I won’t do it . ”

Grid didn’t miss the essence . The main reason he declared himself a god through the epics was to stop the yangbans and Five Seniors, not to enjoy any benefits . His purpose wasn’t to be a god himself . It was to be a God Killer . Then at some point, he had forgotten this fact .

The notification window responded .

[You have refused to be a half-god . ]

[The reward for achieving level five in divinity will be changed . ]

[Your transcendent status has increased significantly . ]

[In the future, you will see a world different from others . ]

“Welcome . ”

The rarely smiling grandmaster couldn’t help launching an attack . His punches and kicks were like a flash in Zibal’s eyes . However, Grid managed to respond to the grandmaster’s attack . The nose that should’ve been crushed ended up as a cut cheek and the original situation where his knee should’ve been shattered was used for a counterattack .

The world as seen by a transcendent—the world that he indirectly experienced during the confrontation between Chreshler and Pagma was now opened up to Grid .

[There are no attacks that you won’t recognize . ]

[In the future, you can resist critical hits without exposing your weaknesses . ]

True transcendence—only a few dozen people had reached it in this game’s worldview, and Grid set foot in this absolute level .

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