#24. The Loot

[The battle has ended. The dead have been annihilated and sent back to where they belong.]

Several messages appeared along with the one announcing the end of the battle, but Kim Jin-Woo dismissed them with a single shake of his head. Defeating a few dead soldiers couldn’t even be counted as a victory. 

“I’m sure this isn’t all there is to it.”

Although Valicius might not have any more soldiers under his command, the crafty fellow likely had an insidious scheme. Since Kim Jin-Woo and his army were just one step away from reaching the Graveyard, it was the King of the Dead’s last chance to whip out his trump card.

The fact that the march of the naga troops was so unobstructed and smooth made Kim Jin-Woo more uneasy. He commanded, “Slow down and focus on investigating the vicinity.” 

Rikshasha and the scouts scattered in all directions and began to thoroughly survey the surroundings.

“Show yourself, Valicius. This will be your final chance,” whispered Kim JIn-Woo, as he slowed the march as if he were waiting for something.

Perhaps the dead did hear those words. At that moment, the whole Underground began to tremble.

Woooooh!

Keeek!

Kim Jin-Woo heard the sudden, eerie screech of the wind. Furthermore, the pitch-black darkness...