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The conference room fell silent, a natural reaction to what they had heard. Did Kim Ki-Rok actually intend to make the Gate permanent?
Since the very first appearance of the Gates, the threat of a Gate Break had loomed as a grave danger to humanity.
Whenever a Gate appeared, the Association, the guilds, and the government would prioritize subjugating as many monsters as possible within it. Only after that would they attempt to clear the Gate. All of this was done to minimize potential damage if a Gate did break open.
While the Gates held unique possibilities, for now, they were regarded more as threats than opportunities. Even in cases where a Gate offered considerable benefits and was deliberately maintained rather than cleared, it would still be subject to strict management.
"Did you really say... you want to make the Gate permanent?" President Kim Tae-Hoo asked, staring in disbelief.
"Yes," Kim Ki-Rok replied with a nod.
"That's far too dangerous," he protested immediately.
"I believe it's necessary," Kim Ki-Rok countered. "We cannot be complacent just because we've succeeded in reviving the World Tree. The Black Wizards, monsters, and demons will keep trying to destroy it."
The president shook his head. "It may sound harsh, but we cannot risk Earth for the sake of helping another dimension."
Kim Ki-Rok pressed on. "Most of the Gates appearing on Earth right now are connected to the dimension where we're going to revive the World Tree. If that dimension becomes more unstable, the Gates on Earth will naturally become more dangerous too. Now, let me prove my hypothesis with...
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