“To think you were so confident just moments ago…. Well, fine, I’ll start getting things ready first. You take a break until then.”0

“Thank you…”0

Generously granting a break to Lea, who started begging for some time off, Se-Hoon busily went to handle the tasks he had been postponing in the meantime.0

He resolved the pressing matters involving Li Kenxie and Eun-Ha, thanks to the ideal timing to do them aligning with the break.0

The Watchers are still reeling from the damage on Succession’s side, and the Ten Evils are preoccupied with the White Whale’s subjugation. This is my chance.0

Although the current situation appeared peaceful, now was essentially the calm before the storm. And at such times, it was wiser to strengthen one’s foundations rather than make rash moves that might provoke the enemy. 0

Recalling his well-thought-out plans, Se-Hoon meticulously executed every step, completing his preparations within five days.0

“Alright. Let’s get started.”0

“It feels like I’m being dragged back into the story after only a few lines of peace.”4

“That’s how it usually goes.”0

Ignoring Lea’s grumbling as she followed with bleary eyes, Se-Hoon led her out of the workshop. Then, with Ludwig’s help, they went straight to the underground research lab in Gehenna.0

Wong-0

Their view changed in an instant. 0

“Where… are we?” Lea asked, abruptly finding herself in a massive laboratory teeming with undead.0

“This is a research lab Chairman Ludwig and President Wurgen set up for me a few days ago.”0

“Both of them? Together?”0

Lea gawked at her surroundings in...0