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thank you for reading, I would appreciate your honest review and opinion about the work no matter what it is. Don't hesitate to comment on the chapters if you have any specific questions or suggestions. Disclaimer: I do not own or have any rights to the original work, Overgeared. Most of the characters used in this fanfic belong to the original work. As such this is purely fanfiction made for fun as I enjoy the original work, please support the original work's author if you are capable of doing so. 'Volume 0' features Few short stories that follow Grid in the distant future and in an alternate universe of the 'Overgeared' novel world(as of chapter 1368) before arriving at the main arc of the fanfic, 'Crossroad of the Past and Future' which is what 'Volume 1' consists of. 'Crossroad of the past and future' is (so far) the biggest fanfic arc that I wrote for Overgeared. Although it might be severely lacking compared to the actual novel, it does include some theories, suppositions, and head-canon. It might certainly go against the recent chapters of the novel as I would have no way of knowing what's going through the author's mind right now. On another note, I decided to take another approach towards the problems, where Grid actually struggles and faces major consequences behind his actions as he struggles even more to fix his mistakes. I hope you'll enjoy it, don't hesitate to discuss or point out points that took your interest. 'Volume 2', Requiem for a sky, is the Finale and sequel to ''Crossroad of the past and future'', It will probably be shorter than the main arc(Volume 1) and I will complete it at a slower pace to try to give it a satisfying End. 'Volume 3' contains some origin stories that I came up with for the characters of the novels(mainly characters of the past era), it's not required to understand volume 1 in any way, but I thought it would be nice to add some background and origins to parts that were not mentioned yet in the official novel.
Storms filled the dark sky, a divine storm to punish the sinful. The capital of the Overgeared Kingdom, Reindhart, was collapsing. The wrath of the gods had reached its limits, to bring down the impudent mortal who dared oppose the gods they decided to take away everything he loved and has built during his countless journeys. There he was standing, gazing at the once glorious city full of life and dreams that had been replaced by cracking stones and ruins. His anger was immeasurable; those who have sinned, who have abandoned the followers who supported them, were now taking everything from him. If his rage could materialize it may have even filled the empty capital. However he was powerless, he was but a mere weak god, fighting against the order of the world, a pantheon of almighty gods, an army of wicked demons, and a dragon known as the manifestation of evil.
The identity of that man was none other than Grid. Looking at the corpse of his dear child and wife, it was something even the great Morpheus couldn't predict. He wondered if all his efforts were for naught; if those who possess power could just erase everything on their whim. He once thought he was nearing the peak of power yet he couldn't be more wrong, he was but a drop of water in an infinitely deep sea.
[warning: The divine storm sent by Asgard is getting stronger as more lives are lost]
[Warning: The Overgeared kingdom is collapsing under divine punishement]
[Warning: The evil dragon Bunhelier is destroying the continent]
[Warning: Great demons have invaded the west continent through the abyss]
[Warning: The number of your followers is greatly diminishing, your status as a god will be sealed if the number crosses a certain threshhold]
All types of system messages and warnings were flashing in front of his eyes, but he didn't care, no, it would be more appropriate to say he couldn't. His beloved wife, his dear child, those whom he has cared about more than anything else, were gone. He thought that he had gradually erased all types of variables and was able to avoid all disasters. Unfortunately, it was but a delusion, he was but an ant compared to them, he wondered if that was how his predecessor Pagma thought as well.
[The legendary great magician Braham has been fatally wounded]
Once he saw that system message a few minutes ago he realized all hope was lost, if even Braham, the strongest magician in this era, couldn't stand a chance against them then who could.
[Chiyou is pitying you]
[Chiyou asks you to not fall into despair]
[The absolute, Hayate, is filled with rage due to being unable to help in time]
[Hexetia has heard the news in jail and is entering a state of confusion and rage]
[The number of your followers has dropped below 100,000, your god status will be sealed]
[Baal is looking at you and laughing]
[Rebecca is heartbroken and informs you that she has warned you before]
[Zeratul is grinning and laughing like a maniac]
He could do nothing but stare at those messages which kept popping with no signs of ending, was it a game for them, was he nothing but a toy they left alone until it became entertaining enough? His wrath was growing, at that moment.
[Reindhart has been completely destroyed, the Overgeared Kingdom is falling]
His mind went blank, he started screaming and weeping, it was not inappropriate to call him insane at this point, but... No one could blame him.
[The evil Dragon Bunhelier is heading towards the empire]
He had fought ...With all his power, but it was meaningless against the absolute being, it was too early for him..No, he was too slow, and it resulted in him losing everything, they damaged the dragon the best they could, thanks to the efforts of Grid and his comrades, as well as sword saint Biban, they managed to shave away 20% of Bunhelier's HP, it was an incredible feat, but it was by no means enough, thousands of players, including high rankers and the current legends, were mostly neutralized by Bunhelier's large breath. He thought he was lucky to have survived. Then the storm hit the capital and demolished it. He lost everything, what could he do now, there was nothing left for him, then another unexpected message popped up.
[The insane dragon Nevartan has sensed Bunhelier's energy and awakened]
[The delayed episode: 'Battle of the calamities' has begun]
[The battle between Nevartan and Bunhelier will erase all life from the west continent unless both are neutralized]
[The destroyer of the future, Nefelina is falling into despair]
It was a moment of true helplessness for all the players in the world of Satisfy, the great disasters that Grid had once managed to push away were now returning, moreover, he was the catalyst. Now, all he could do is fight, fight for others as he has lost everything, that is the duty of the god of virtue. Even if he has lost everything, he could stop others from suffering like him, it was his duty, as a friend, as a king, and as a human.
[You have surpassed great emotional distress on your own]
[You are determined to help others despite losing everything]
[The 'Hero King' title is lacking]
[The 'Duke of virtue' title is lacking]
[Your wrath has been turned into determination to fight the absolute beings]
[Your sympathy for others becomes a driving force]
[You have acquired the title ''One who defies fate'' ]
[The virtue of determination has been upgraded]
[The virtue of sympathy has been generated]
[An unknown person is spreading his tale]
[I was once a man lacking in everything]
[But I never gave up because it would make me weak]
[Then a new world became a ray of hope for me]
[In this world I became special]
[In this world I gained friends]
[In this world I discovered love]
[In this world I had a second father]
[In this world my efforts were rewarded]
[In this world I grew more than ever]
[But I was arrogant, I thought that I would never lose anything]
[Then I lost the person who was once my guide, my mentor]
[So I swore to protect everything I had]
[But I forgot that efforts don't bring miracles]
[So I lost everything I had worked hard for, I lost those whom I love dearly, my rays of hope]
[So those who took everything from me]
[I will never forgive you, remember that well]
[I shall make you suffer more than I did, make you repent for your unforgivable sins of harming the innocent]
[But before anything, I will destroy everything you have, I will make you scream from wrath]
[So remember my words well, those who sit above us]
[I shall shove you into the abyss]
[An unknown person has finished telling his tale]
[You have acquired the mythical title 'Avenger']
[Baal is looking at you with weird emotions in his eyes]
[Zeratul is laughing even harder]
[Rebecca is silent]
[Nefelina is feeling sympathy for the first time]
[Braham can share your emotions through your unbreakable bond]
[Braham's tears are falling]
[You have created your first original sword dance, 'Bond']
[Congratulations! you have satisfied 2 of the 3 requirements to become a godslayer]
[The 6th epic has merged with your Tale]
[An unknown entity is inviting you to his mental world]
''Who are you?''
[The unknown entity looks at you silently]
[The unknown entity has revealed his name, Yatan]
[Yatan is offering to tell you the truth of the world]
[Yatan says he has responded to your will to punish the sinful]
[Do you accept Yatan's invitation?]
Grid gazed silently at the sky, then looked back at the corpses of his wife and son.
''Yes.''
[You have entered Yatan's mental world]
[You are the first person to meet the strongest Absolute, yatan]
['The Avenger' effect has been activated due to meeting with a god]
[All stats will be doubled and you will not receive any debuffs]
[A special quest has been generated]
[Path of revenge]
[Kill the absolute god, Yatan, or find another way to neutralize him
quest completion conditions: kill Yatan or destroy his sin
quest clear reward: 'The Avenger' title will be greatly strengthened, the path to acquiring the 'Godslayer' class will be opened, ''Absolute'' status will be acquired.
quest failure: 'The Avenger' title will be sealed until you execute your revenge against one of the targets, all stats - 50%]
