Hidden from the world deep underground lay the UD Group’s secret research facility. Here, the company studied necromancy—the very foundation of its core technology. It was a place considered one of the most crucial assets of the group by Wurgen during his lifetime. 0

But while its long-standing existence since the company’s early days was part of its significance to Wurgen, the main reason was in fact the innermost chamber of the lab—Wurgen’s personal laboratory.0

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Thick black mist filled the hallway. The ceiling lights, which should have been functioning normally, flickered erratically, casting eerie, shifting shadows on the walls.0

It was a sight that instinctively triggered fear in anyone who witnessed it. And being no exceptions, the researchers passing by were all clinging tightly to the opposite wall, their bodies trembling.0

“Ugh… No matter how many times I pass by here, I still hate it.”0

“Doesn’t it seem worse than before?”0

“I heard someone say it’s because the President’s vengeful spirit lingers here… Ah! Let’s walk faster!”0

Fearing some kind of supernatural curse, the researchers hurried away, leaving the hallway eerily empty once more. 0

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That was when a lone figure appeared, striding forward, unfazed.0

Instantly, the black mist condensed into ghostly hands and lunged at him, while the shadows along the corridor stretched open like gaping mouths, ready to devour.0

The assault was straight out of a horror film, with wraiths rushing at him from all directions as well. But before they could reach their target…0

“It’s me.”0

Everything froze.0

“Oh! Our apologies!”0

“It’s fine. You were ordered to behave this way in the first place. I can’t blame you for that.”0

“Thank you for understanding! Make way, everyone! Let him ...0