Just like what Minhyuk had told him before, Elpis had decided to become selfish and think of himself. He had lived a life filled with suffering and torment for the longest time. It was to the point where he thought that he would be in this hell forever, and even if he were to take his final breath, it would be in this hell.

However, someone came and gave him happiness. So, Elpis wanted to stay with him and protect him.

‘I am Let’s Eat Sect’s Shield. His shield.’

[Book of Permanence.]

[You have made an eternal pledge to Minhyuk.]

[You have to fulfill all of his orders with your everything.]

Grasp—

Elpis’ hands grabbed the hilt of his sword, the ‘Devil Judge’s Sword’, tightly. It was finally the time for this sword to show off its true powers. Elpis had pretended that he was going to become Verus’ slave, just for this moment alone. From the very beginning, he intended to take this opportunity to get close to Verus.

[You, you bastard…!]

Great Demon Verus was left in a fluster.

‘How dare a measly human like you??! How dare you mock me like this?!’

And Elpis? He soared to the skies.

Flaaaaaaaaaash—

With his sharp, piercing glare and fluttering black hair, Elpis leapt to the skies and aimed at Verus. Everyone was shocked to see Elpis’ figure leaping in the skies with...