He didn’t want to abandon the Holy Sword or give up his current strength. Then, there was only one option left.

“Then, become stronger than the Demon King.”

The only way was for the warrior to grow and go beyond the Demon King’s level. 

“Be stronger so that Balmung won’t think about sacrificing you.”

If the warrior’s strength overwhelmed the Demon King, then there would be no reason for the Holy Sword to use excessive measures like sacrificing its master.

The only reason Balmung tried to sacrifice its master was because Park Joon-min was weak. 

“Of course, that won’t be easy. Maybe even impossible.”

The countless people who died in the West became the Demon King’s XP and Kim Seon-Hyeok knew how considerable that was, since he felt it with his entire body.

“I’m guessing that the Demon King’s level is much higher than yours and mine combined.”

“No, there’s no way…”

Park Joon-min had become more mature after gaining back the memories of his death. But when he heard that, his mouth dropped open and he looked surprised as if he didn’t think the Demon King’s level would be that high.

“Is it even possible for me to go beyond the Demon King?”

Kim Seon-Hyeok shook his head when...