Han-Yeol and Riru had faced numerous battles together, and they had naturally become the best partners on the battlefield, always watching each other's backs. This was the reason Han-Yeol felt even worse for her.

"Hey, Harkan."

"Yeah?"

"Hmm… Never mind."

"A-Alright…"

Han-Yeol knew exactly what Riru wanted to say, but he pretended to be ignorant until the end. However, he couldn't help but feel even guiltier when he saw the sadness in her eyes, which tugged at his heartstrings.

‘I’m sorry, Riru… I want to accept your feelings, but I’m not Harkan…’ 

Han-Yeol stayed in the Bastro Dimension for ten years, and she was with him throughout that time. After spending such a long time together, it was impossible for her not to become important to him. However, he kept all his feelings deep inside, solely because he didn't want to hurt her later on.

***

A decade passed once again. Han-Yeol finally reached Level 800, and nothing in the Bastro Dimension could stand up against him. He had become the most powerful being in the dimension, ascending to the position of its lord.

Around the time he reached Level 800, a new danger visited the dimension, and this threat...