In exchange for acting as a wingman for Walker and Sophie’s relationship, Sophie conveniently forgot everything that I did to Joshua Brightman and happily signed the Soul Contract. She then became a Third Dungeon explorer under Walker’s appointment. Of course, she also received her brother’s ability and would act as Britain’s protector in his place. When needed, she would also join Revival as a member. In the end, everything turned out well.

While we were on our way to China, Walker growled as if he wanted to bite my head off, “Kang Shin, you…!”

I replied blandly, “You should be more honest with yourself, Walker. That was the best scenario for everyone involved.”

“She deserves better!” he wailed.

I patted him. “You aren’t so bad, Walker.”

“Really…you’re annoying!” he fumed.

I shrugged. “Alright, it’s time to go to China. There are many people we have to take care of there.”

Unlike Britain and Italy where HoS was formed without Guardians’ knowledge, China’s Heroes of Shadow organization was much more widespread and numerous. As such, it was likely that China’s Guardian was involved. I was happy with that as it was more fulfilling for me if there were more things to destroy!

The moment we entered China’s airspace, several fighter jets surrounded us. I already knew China didn’t see me in a good light. Seeing the Chinese fighter jets shooting missiles at us, I said in a slightly regretful tone, “Lotte, shoot them down.”

[Understood.]

We swept through everything blocking our path. We flashed through every HoS facility in our list after...