In fact, the sudden appearance of Do-Jin was something Yu-Seong had not anticipated at all.

"I thought it would take at least another week," Yu-Seong commented.

"Helen sent a drone into the training center and contacted me. Since the training was over and I was just refining my skills, there was no reason to hesitate," Do-Jin explained.

"Ah...?"

While humans were limited to entering in groups of no more than two, machines were not bound by such restrictions. Yu-Seong had never conceived of such a method and felt depressed as he came to this realization.

"Hmph," Do-Jin scoffed nonchalantly, then glanced at Olivia, who had discarded her sword and was seething with anger.

"Let's put a pause on the conversation for now," Do-Jin proposed.

"Yes, there's a lot to sort out," Yu-Seong agreed. He chuckled and nodded, his Eyes of God radiating a gentle glow as he lowered his spear.

The two men, each holding their weapon, stood back-to-back, presenting an impeccable image from any angle. Yu-Seong couldn't help but admire the resolute energy emanating from Do-Jin.

'This guy...' 

He had grown unimaginably stronger compared to three months ago. It was a remarkable transformation befitting the protagonist...