“Are you trying to reach Enlightenment?”

“I’m not interested in religion. What I see is not the reality of truth but only the original form of existence. It was only a coincidence that the results of my realization were similar to the Buddhist goal of Enlightenment.”

She grumbled a response with a sullen expression. When he saw the dissatisfaction on her face, Yongno felt she hadn’t come here of her own accord.

“… The lecture has gotten a bit off track. Since we’ve reached this point, shall I take your questions?”

As Yongno spoke, the audience buzzed after overhearing the two’s conversation, which seemed contentious but also had friendly undertones. A beautiful woman quickly raised her hand, her eyes twinkling as if she had been waiting for this moment.

“Yes, you, over there. What are you curious about?”

When Yongno called out to her, the woman responded.

“Uhm, I heard that Mr. Merlin is the strongest Master in DIO. Is this true?”

“That’s incorrect. That title would fall to Arthur or Cruze. However, I cannot deny that I am one of the top users.”

In truth, within the Heaven above the Heavens, Arthur and Merlin were both Level 19. Arthur’s growth had initially risen at a terrifying pace, but recently, it had stagnated, virtually coming to a screeching halt....