It had been a long time since Gi-Gyu heard about guardians. The guardians were like the gatekeepers of each floor inside the Tower. Since guardians were very powerful, average players avoided hunting them alone; instead, they formed groups to raid them. Whenever someone spotted a guardian, they would light a firecracker to alert the other players.

Gi-Gyu heard Hal in his head.

-We have found a guardian, Grandmaster.

It appeared that Hal and the knight’s order had spotted the guardian. Gi-Gyu asked Sung-Hoon, “Should we go see?”

Sung-Hoon contemplated for a moment. No single player or group owned the right to hunt guardians, so whoever found one was free to hunt it as they wished.

But…

‘There is an unspoken rule: Guilds that specifically target guardians should be given priority.’ Gi-Gyu thought for a moment. If he went after a guardian being pursued by a guild, there would be trouble.

When Sung-Hoon didn’t reply, Gi-Gyu asked, “Why are you so hesitant?”

“It’s nothing.”

“Then…” When Gi-Gyu offered his hand, Sung-Hoon looked at him in confusion.

Gi-Gyu abruptly princess carried Sung-Hoon, making him look like a damsel in distress.

“Ranker Kim Gi-Gyu! What are you doing?!” Sung-Hoon screamed in shock.

Ignoring him, Gi-Gyu whispered, “Rush....