The revelation that the Eternal Nocturne was on guard against them would have put any normal person on their toes. Se-Hoon, though, was an exception. 0

It just feels like the inevitable has arrived…0

While Wurgen had always been an ally to humanity even before the regression, he was far from a virtuous individual. Before the Towers of Heroes emerged, he was a corrupt businessman, and his greedy and stingy nature had remained unaltered ever since. 0

In essence, Wurgen was someone who could easily turn his back on anyone or anything the moment he perceived a threat to himself.0

I’m not sure if I should feel glad or upset about this…0

On one hand, being recognized for his strength was a positive sign. But on the other, losing access to the considerable power of a Perfect One like Wurgen was a significant setback.0

Contemplating over what to do, Se-Hoon pressed on his temples for a moment before asking, “Do you have any idea when he likely started viewing me as a threat?”0

“Hmm. I’m not particularly close to the President, so I can’t say for certain, but... I think it should have been relatively recent.”0

“Relatively recent, huh…”0

Se-Hoon began combing through his memories of recent interactions with Wurgen, and soon, one particular scene surfaced in his mind: the negotiations to recruit him for the purge operation. 0

Back then, when he had convinced Ludwig and Karl to hand over control of a Danger Zone over a single phone call, Wurgen had reacted strangely lukewarm to the news. He had dismissed it as mere surprise, but now, in hindsight, it felt different.0

So that was the trigger.1

Since Ludwig, Karl, and Wurgen were all actively engaged in external activities around the world, they frequently clashed with each...0