Valdebich was the first friend Jeong-woo had made after he stepped inside the Tutorial. He was also one of the founding members of Arthia, along with Vieira Dune. He was a pitiful person who was never certain of his identity as a half-Giant, but at the same time, he was a warrior who could decimate his enemies as they showed up, making everyone fear him.

Why would the person who had disappeared without a reason and hurt Jeong-woo take care of him in his final moments? Why? The pocket watch trembled. Kalatus’ casual answer was too shocking.

“What…happened?” Yeon-woo quieted his turbulent mind. However, the voice that escaped from between his tightened lips boiled with anger. Valdebich hadn’t been there when Jeong-woo needed him, but he had appeared at the end—for what reason? Was it out of pity? Or was he feeling guilty? Neither was acceptable to Yeon-woo.

『Of course, as expected, your first question is about Jeong-woo.』

“There’s no one more important to me. What happened?”

『Your brotherly love is really second to none. Until the end, that child Jeong-woo thought of you, as well.』

Yeon-woo’s eyes flashed. “I get it,...