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Chapter 75

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Temple of Luck 14

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Temple of Luck 14 - Chapter 1

{Welcome back.}

{Come on in!}

{Did you rest well?}

As the message indicating Grid's login appeared, the Temple of Luck members welcomed him.

After checking the guild member list, Grid expressed his confusion.

{Where are Phone and Legas?}

Although they were logged in, their locations were marked as 'unknown.' This was a first.

{They've been like that for two weeks now. Since we can't contact them, it seems they're trapped in a unique dungeon.}

{Shouldn't we form a search party?}

{A search party? Grid, you can't possibly be worried about those two, right?}

{There are other things to worry about. Look at their levels. They've each gone up by one in just two weeks.}

{They must have found an incredible hunting ground.}

{Don't worry about the monsters. It's a waste of mental energy.}

'Really?'

Phone and Legas's levels were an astonishing 307, two levels higher than Faker. Considering they had always maintained only a one-level difference, this was rapid growth.

'Just how amazing a hunting ground did they find?'

After level 299, the amount of experience needed for leveling up increases exponentially.

For a level 306 player to level up in just two weeks...

Grid, momentarily at a loss for words, soon regained his composure and shared new news.

{By the way, I'm planning to merge the Silver Knight guild with the Temple of Luck.}

{The Silver Knight guild? The one with Extreme Sword?}

With the rapid leveling of the Temple of Luck members, they have caused a major upheaval in the rankings.

The former top-ranked players have dropped at least five ranks, and in severe cases, up to twenty. They have been overtaken by the Temple of Luck members.

In contrast, Extreme Sword has risen in the rankings.

Ranked 15th overall, Extreme Sword.

Without access to the best hunting ground, Raydan, this indicates that he is on par with Phone and Legas in terms of talent.

The Temple of Luck members were intrigued.

{Wow, you'll be teammates with Extreme Sword? That's reassuring.}

{Extreme Sword is a master of quick draws. I fell in love with him after watching the video of the war with the Sakura guild a year ago.}

{I saw that video too. Extreme Sword was truly amazing back then. Every time he drew his sword, a member of the Sakura guild would die.}

{Even the prideful Yoshimura turned and ran.}

'...Was Extreme Sword really that amazing?'

Grid likes Extreme Sword. It's impossible to dislike someone who respects and likes you.

However, he didn't greatly acknowledge his combat abilities.

During the Helgaoh raid, Extreme Sword only acted as a miner and provided little combat assistance.

'He did help me once when I was in danger, though.'

Extreme Sword drew Helgaoh's attention, allowing Grid to safely collect a fossil.

That was it.

Afterward, Extreme Sword only continued to mine.

'Well, he was a second-class job back then.'

It's natural for a second-class job to be unable to handle Helgaoh.

Now, as a third-class job, Extreme Sword must be much stronger.

{But how do you plan to merge the Silver Knight guild?}

{The Silver Knight guild governs the Cocro Island territory. Not only is the guild large, but they are also incredibly wealthy. Why would they want to merge with us?}

To the puzzled Temple of Luck members, Grid explained the details.

After hearing the story and recalling Extreme Sword's character, the Temple of Luck members understood.

{Ah, Extreme Sword could very well do that.}

{He could even establish a Grid religion without it being strange.}

{Raoul, I'll leave the guild merger to you.}

{I'll take care of it.}

Raoul was very happy.

After Piaro, Asmofel, and Rabbit, the Silver Knight guild... Grid's continuous gathering of the best forces was truly astonishing. Grid seemed to be becoming more and more impressive.

"I feel good seeing everyone so happy."

The guild chat window was in chaos.

Everyone was excited about the merger with the Silver Knight guild.

This also meant that the Temple of Luck was in a difficult situation.

The Temple of Luck was severely lacking in manpower.

Although all members were top-ranked, the total number, including Grid, was only 28. Moreover, two of them (Ruby and Sexy High School Girl) were such light users that they couldn't be classified as main forces.

In this situation, absorbing the Silver Knight guild would undoubtedly be a great help.

Piaro and Asmofel approached Grid, who was smiling contentedly.

"Your Grace, Grid."

Piaro.

A man who respected but did not submit to Grid.

He knelt before Grid, and Asmofel did the same.

"Please give us the opportunity to serve you."

Finally, this moment had arrived.

Grid's smile blossomed.

"I'll count on you."

Sunlight streaming through the window illuminated Grid's face.

It was bright and confident.

Piaro recalled the day he first met Grid in Kesang Valley.

A young man who was dark and withdrawn.

He was truly unimpressive.

'But his potential was outstanding.'

He never dreamed Grid would grow to this extent.

***

The grand hall, devoid of any decorations and simply vast, reflected the financial state of Raydan.

In short, it was pitiful.

In this place, Piaro and Asmofel pledged their loyalty to Grid, watched by the Temple of Luck members.

Grid experienced a new system.

[You have accepted Piaro as a vassal. The effect of Raydan's barracks has increased by 30%. The probability of a bountiful harvest in Raydan is 100%.]

[You have accepted Asmofel as a vassal. The effect of Raydan's research institute has increased by 20%.]

[Among your vassals, there are individuals qualified to be the leaders of a knightly order. Would you like to establish a knightly order based on them?]

There was no reason to hesitate.

"Establish the knightly order."

[Please appoint the leader of the knightly order you wish to establish.]

*List of vassals who can be appointed as the leader of the knightly order*

<Piaro>

Piaro can command a total of 50 knights.

Piaro's knights have a 10% increase in physical attack power, a 3% increase in attack speed, and a 5% increase in movement speed.

These effects are permanently applied as long as they are part of the knightly order.

Knightly order passive skills: <Major Health Regeneration Rate Increase> <Medium Stamina Consumption Reduction>

Asmofel can command a total of 35 knights.

Asmofel's knights have a 5% increase in physical attack power and magic power, and an 8% reduction in skill cooldown.

These effects are permanently applied as long as they are part of the knightly order.

Knightly order passive skills: <Medium Mana Regeneration Rate Increase> <Minor Stamina Consumption Reduction>

It seemed better to assign classes that rely on skill usage, such as mages, to Asmofel's knightly order.

'That's an incredible buff.'

He could only marvel.

Grid established two knightly orders.

"Piaro and Asmofel."

[The Piaro Knightly Order and the Asmofel Knightly Order have been established.]

[Please name the knightly orders.]

"Temple of Luck Knights 1. Temple of Luck Knights 2."

"Wait! Just a moment!"

Raoul, who had been anxiously watching, stepped forward urgently.

And he pleaded desperately.

"Please! Please give them more impressive names!"

"Hmm..."

Indeed, naming them 1 and 2 was too careless.

Seeing Raoul on the verge of tears, Grid felt a pang of guilt.

After some thought, Grid renamed them.

"Temple of Luck Knights. Temple of Luck Mage Knights."

"..."

Raoul was at a loss for words.

Grid's low-level naming sense was deeply frustrating.

But then, the guild name was already the Temple of Luck.

Considering the guild name, the Temple of Luck Knights and the Temple of Luck Mage Knights weren't too bad.

'The problem is that they don't feel bad.'

Could his taste be gradually becoming more like Grid's?

Raoul felt as if he was in a nightmare.

An alert window appeared in Grid's field of vision.

[Congratulations! You are the first user to become the owner of a knightly order!]

[You have obtained <The Lord's Cloak>.]

It was a bright red cloak with a golden dragon emblem on the shoulder.

A cloak so splendid and dignified that it would capture everyone's attention.

Grade: Legendary

Durability: None

*Skills: <Charge Command>, <Retreat Command>, <The Lord's Voice>

A cloak symbolizing the authority of a lord who can command all.

Weight: 33

Grants the <Charge> skill to your subordinates.

When your subordinates advance towards the enemy, their movement speed and attack power increase by up to 200% depending on the distance.

Skill cooldown: 5 minutes

No skill cost.

Immediately changes the direction of your subordinates' advance.

Skill cooldown: 3 minutes

No skill cost.

Allows you to deliver clear voice commands to your subordinates from any location.

'These are skills that could be used in war.'

Simple but highly efficient skills.

Considering that most Satisfy users are ordinary people with no experience commanding armies, the value of this item was astronomical.

Being a veteran, Grid could appreciate the value of the cloak.

'A clear and swift command structure strengthens an army. However, the only drawback is...'

It lacks additional functions.

If it had options to increase defense, resistance, or stats, it would have been even better.

With a glimmer of hope, he used the <Legendary Blacksmith's Appraisal> skill, but there were no hidden functions.

It would have been great if there was a <Modification> skill among the blacksmith's techniques.

'Maybe it exists.'

Grid is not yet in a perfect state. He is still just a descendant of Pagma. It would be a stretch to call him a true legend.

If he masters the legendary blacksmith's techniques or completes a job change quest...

'He might become so much better than now. Perhaps he could even learn the modification skill.'

If he wants that day to come, he needs to play the game more diligently.

With renewed determination, Grid put the Lord's Cloak in his inventory and addressed the gathered crowd.

"Join the knightly orders as you see fit, and I hope you will fulfill your respective duties. Raoul, coordinate with Rabbit to assign specific roles to Piaro and Asmofel. And, please take care of the guild merger."

"...Yes."

He's leaving everything to us.

If he trusts us, we will do our best to meet his expectations.

But for some reason, I'm not very motivated today.

Could it be because of the <Temple of Luck Mage Knight> title in my status window?

"Sniff."

As Raoul sniffled, Grid approached Piaro and asked a ridiculous question.

"Piaro, can I join your knightly order?"

He wanted the knightly order buffs.

However, it was conveniently impossible for the lord to join a knightly order.

"...That's not possible."

"..."

Grid also wanted to cry like Raoul.

***

Grid, who entrusted the follow-up to Raoul.

Froy followed him as he left.

"I will serve you, my lord."

A red dragon waited in the garden, offering its back to Grid.

Froy volunteered to be Grid's chauffeur, ready to quickly escort him to the Vatican.

'He always does such pretty things.'

Froy was a special presence to Grid, being the first to follow him.

Climbing onto the dragon with a willing heart, Grid checked Froy's level.

'290.'

A meaningful smile spread across his face.

Froy, seeing this, tilted his head.

'What is he thinking?'

Grid asked the puzzled Froy.

"Do you know about the events between me and Damian, which Damian told you about?"

"Yes, I was moved by the story of how you raided Pope Drevego alone."

"The Rebecca believers must know me well, right?"

"Of course. Everyone will recognize and praise you. However..."

There was one concern.

The papal candidates who would vie for the papacy with Damian.

They might see Grid as an enemy.

Saving Isabel was essentially declaring oneself as Damian's guardian.

Thinking this far, Froy felt a chill.

'Could it be?'

Is his lord planning to...

"Are you just standing there? We need to level up at the Vatican."

"..."

Indeed, it's certain.

His lord is prepared to stir up a bloodbath at the Vatican.