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0:00The story begins when shamans and
0:01elementalists built the first
0:03civilizations during the legendary
0:05golden age. Then came the silver age, a
0:08time when priests ruled until the
0:09awakening of seven dragons changed the
0:11course of the world. By the Bronze Age,
0:13the followers of these beasts had taken
0:15over the entire earth, spreading chaos
0:18to every corner. But humanity fought
0:20back in the age of heroes when the first
0:22swordmaster finally managed to take down
0:24the beasts. From then on, these masters
0:26became the greatest symbol of power and
0:28were revered as protectors of the
0:30people. However, after long years of
0:32endless conflict, these warriors fell
0:34one by one until their stories became
0:37mere myths. Amidst a trail of
0:38destruction, several armed men lying on
0:41the ground are completely defeated. In
0:43the center of all this mess, the MC
0:45stands alone, wondering what caused all
0:47of that. Moving at a slow pace, he walks
0:50forward, dragging his blade on the
0:52ground, completely exhausted. Our
0:54warrior vents that he never asked for
0:56any reward and never intended to be
0:58treated like a hero. Even so, dozens of
1:01armed men are trying to take him out.
1:03Badly bruised and feeling the weight of
1:04being surrounded, he just grits his
1:06teeth at the ingratitude of all those
1:08people. In the blink of an eye, the MC
1:10unleashes a devastating strike that cuts
1:13through the air and lights up the entire
1:15battlefield, leaving nothing of those
1:17insulent fools who tried something. With
1:19that, the force of the attack wipes out
1:21the enemy troops all at once. Clearing a
1:23path through an absurd flash of light.
1:25Breathing heavily, Limaspelder stands
1:27his ground. Being the last living
1:29swordmaster in the world, he points out
1:32that he always defended humanity without
1:34asking for anything in return. Simply
1:36fulfilling his duty to protect everyone.
1:38With a piercing look, Lemon questions
1:40the reason for so much anger directed at
1:42him. Facing the army positioned in the
1:44city, he furiously asks why everyone is
1:47now trying to defeat him. Kim Jong Su,
1:49the intelligence director, arrogantly
1:52replies that there is no longer any room
1:54for heroes of the past like him. Raising
1:56his hand to give the final order, the
1:58director commands that this ancient
2:00relic be erased from society once and
2:02for all. Immediately, the riot squad
2:04soldiers [ __ ] their automatic weapons at
2:06the MC. Right behind them, several
2:08modern hunters activate their magic
2:10circles to unleash powerful support
2:12spells. Lemon just sigh and admits that
2:15deep down he always knew this moment of
2:17betrayal would come. Gripping the handle
2:19of his sword, he acknowledges that he
2:21expected the day when the world would no
2:23longer need his blades. But a painful
2:25memory flashes in his mind, symbolized
2:27by a white feather falling into the
2:29void. It was his assistant, Yu
2:31Nakyyouong, in tears while holding a
2:33detonator in her hands, strapped to
2:35explosives, ready to go off. Yunakyouong
2:37was trapped in a dead-end ambush set up
2:39by their enemies. Then the trigger was
2:42pulled and a terrible explosion consumed
2:44everything around without giving him
2:46time to save her. The fire reduced the
2:48memories to ashes, leaving an open,
2:50unfixable wound in the MC's heart.
2:52Overcome with anger, Limon curses,
2:55saying they should never have dragged
2:56innocent people into that dirty
2:58business. The director simply shows
3:00disdain at Lemon's outrage, feeling he
3:02has absolute control of the whole
3:04situation. Faced with this, the entire
3:06blockade closes in on the swordsman,
3:08combining armed forces and hunters to
3:11annihilate him. Starting the
3:12counterattack, Limon hits the front
3:14lines and takes the blame for letting
3:16things get to this point, turning
3:17himself into the villain. He regrets
3:19having preferred to be just an ordinary
3:21swordsman instead of taking control and
3:23stopping the corruption of that system.
3:25Roaring with rage in the heat of the
3:27fight, he admits that he turned a blind
3:29eye to his own duties for way too long.
3:31Taking down several opponents at once,
3:33Lemon concludes that his own omission
3:35ended up allowing the world to fall
3:37apart. Releasing a devastating wave of
3:39energy, he pushes back dozens of
3:41attackers with the unbelievable weight
3:43of his power. Raising his blade
3:45vertically, the hero takes his stance,
3:47determined to face the entire army until
3:50the very end. With his eyes sparking
3:52with fury, the veteran promises that he
3:54will use his very last breath to punish
3:56all the guilty ones. An overwhelming
3:58energy explodes around the MC, creating
4:01a pressure that completely shakes the
4:02surrounding area. Focusing his
4:04relentless determination, he swears to
4:07take them all down, leaving absolutely
4:09no one standing. Suddenly, dozens of
4:12sinister celestial eyes begin to open in
4:14the dark sky. surprised when looking up,
4:16Limon notices the intimidating presence
4:18of the constellations that control the
4:20modern world. At that moment, Limon's
4:22vision goes dark and a distant muffled
4:25voice starts calling him insistently to
4:27wake up. As the light slowly returns,
4:29the silhouette of a young woman appears,
4:31leaning over him, calling for her
4:33captain. When his vision focuses, he
4:35comes face to face with his assistant,
4:37Yunakyong, calling his name with a very
4:39confused look. The girl complains and
4:41asks what kind of meaningless nonsense
4:43he was mumbling while sleeping on the
4:45couch. Completely stunned to see her
4:47there alive. The MC just stammers Yun
4:49Nakyong<unk>s name in disbelief. Without
4:51thinking twice, he reaches out and
4:53pinches her cheeks hard to see if it
4:55isn't all just an illusion. Nakyong
4:57yells in pain, complaining about the
4:59pinch. While Limon looks at his own
5:01hands in silence, trying to process
5:03things. Still suspicious of that
5:05situation, the swordmaster asks
5:07seriously if it is really her standing
5:09right there in front of him. Bursting
5:11with pride, Yunakyong states that she is
5:14the only team member of that grumpy lone
5:16wolf captain. In a very direct and blunt
5:18way, the warrior asks straight up why on
5:20earth the girl is still breathing.
5:22Indignant, she asks if he was already
5:25wishing for her end. While the young man
5:27reflects on how realistic that nightmare
5:29felt. Remembering their duty, the agent
5:31shakes her boss, saying they need to
5:33move out immediately for a mission.
5:35Suddenly, a gigantic boom shakes the
5:37building, making both of them look out
5:39the window together to see what
5:41happened. Sitting on the couch, Limon
5:43asks if that is the emergency. Receiving
5:45immediate confirmation from the girl.
5:47Feeling lazy, the guy groans, saying
5:49that today is his day off and asks if no
5:52other competent agent can go handle it.
5:54Nakyang gives a teasing giggle and tells
5:56the MC to stop complaining like a whiny
5:58kid. Handing him his sword and uniform,
6:01she insists that he needs to go save
6:03people. Acting like the true hero he has
6:05always been. Staring at his assistant
6:07for a few moments in silence, the
6:09warrior realizes just how much she
6:11trusts his skills. Taking his blade
6:13back, he jokes, saying that she only
6:15calls him a hero when she needs him to
6:17fix a problem. Putting on his white
6:19cape, Lmon agrees to go with the
6:21intention of solving the incident
6:22quickly so he can head right back home.
6:24Channeling her mystical energy into her
6:26fingers, the agent activates a fast
6:29travel spell to speed up their trip.
6:31Surrounded by the blue glow of magic,
6:33Nakyong cheerfully announces that she
6:35will escort the captain to the epicenter
6:36of the chaos right now. Meanwhile, a
6:39thick column of dark smoke rises between
6:41the skyscrapers, showing the trail of
6:43urban destruction. Through the busy
6:45streets, vehicles flip over and traffic
6:48barriers go flying due to the
6:49outofcontrol advance of the threat. It
6:51is a giant minotaur monster that runs
6:53over everything in its path, as if the
6:56police barricades were made of paper.
6:57Riding on the creature's back, a
6:59tattooed guy is having a blast with the
7:01mess, laughing loudly while commanding
7:03the attack. Across the street, the
7:06police officers use a megaphone,
7:08shouting orders for Seong Chan to stop
7:10that madness. The Infinite Guild
7:12delinquent mocks them in return, saying
7:14that no ordinary person has the
7:16authority to give orders to a player.
7:18The officers start to panic, realizing
7:20there are civilians in the area and that
7:22regular weapons cannot stop the
7:24attacker. It becomes clear that dealing
7:26with a player of this power level is
7:28completely out of the reach of normal
7:29authorities. In the current Iron Age,
7:32the emergence of the constellations
7:33ended the period of heroes and started a
7:36new reality. It was through contracts
7:38with these entities that players were
7:39born. Graced with mystical powers and
7:42blessings, these individuals began
7:44exploring dangerous dungeons, fighting
7:46creatures, and mastering extraordinary
7:48skills, hoarding valuable resources,
7:50fortunes, and rare items. They quickly
7:53climbed the ranks within modern society.
7:55In a short amount of time, this new
7:57class took the lead and became the main
7:59driving force of influence all over the
8:01world. The big issue is that the massive
8:03destruction caused by these abilities
8:05turned into a real urban nightmare.
8:07Since no hunter or guild wants to help
8:09for free, the police's cries for help
8:12end up all being ignored. While cell
8:14phones buzz with urgent calls, the
8:16selfish hunters just prefer to relax
8:18without a care in the world. With no
8:20options left to stop the villain's
8:21advance, the police realize they no
8:24longer have enough strength to hold him
8:25off on their own. Their only salvation
8:27is to reach out to the PAB. The special
8:30agency created exclusively to keep
8:32outlaw players in check. In the middle
8:34of the asphalt, guards try to guide the
8:36evacuation while civilians run terrified
8:38by the sudden chaos. Amidst the frantic
8:41stampede, a little girl trips and falls
8:43to her knees on the ground. Left
8:45completely vulnerable on the road.
8:47Desperate seeing the imminent danger,
8:49the little girl's mother screams in
8:50panic and reaches out trying to go back
8:53to rescue her. Even hearing the warnings
8:55that there is a child in the line of
8:56impact, Seong Chen shows absolutely no
8:59intention of hitting the brakes. The
9:01woman runs and hugs her daughter on the
9:03ground while the colossal monster
9:04charges forward at full speed to crush
9:06them both. At the deciding second, a
9:09footsteps firmly on the ground and
9:11triggers a circle of mystical light
9:12right in front of the two defenseless
9:14ones. Feeling the gust of protective
9:16wind, the mother opens her eyes in
9:18surprise. Noticing that an energy
9:20barrier has shielded them, Lemon and his
9:22assistant arrive on the field just in
9:24time. Firmly stepping between the family
9:27and the looming danger. Wielding his
9:29weapon, the veteran mocks his opponent,
9:31saying that showing off borrowed power
9:33is something a brat would do. Caught off
9:35guard by the unexpected interruption,
9:37the intoxicated delinquent frowns and
9:39asks who that guy is. With sharp
9:42sarcasm, Limon replies that he is the
9:44breathalyzer test and delivers a swift
9:46strike to stop the charge. The vertical
9:48slash splits the space with such
9:50violence that it generates a gigantic
9:52shock wave in a straight line. Terrified
9:54by the absurd power of that strike. Yong
9:57Chan loses his balance and is thrown
9:59backward by the cutting wind. Watching
10:01that unbelievable scene, the guards and
10:03bystanders around them are left
10:05jaw-dropped, not understanding what just
10:08happened. Shocked by the thunderous
10:09display of strength, the officers cover
10:12their ears from the deafening impact of
10:13the blade. With the beast completely
10:15defeated and tossed far away, Lemon
10:18calmly puts away his sword as if nothing
10:20had happened. A massive crater opens up
10:22across the asphalt, making it clear that
10:24the victims are safe and showing the
10:26MC's unmatched power. The dust finally
10:29begins to settle on the avenue,
10:31revealing the damage caused by Lemon's
10:33overwhelming strike. Sei Yong Chan lifts
10:35his head from the asphalt. Totally
10:37dazed, unable to process what just hit
10:39him, he panics, seeing his super
10:41expensive summon shrunk down and reduced
10:43to a pathetic little creature on the
10:45ground. Furious about his loss. The
10:47delinquent rants, asking if the
10:49swordsman has any idea who he is messing
10:51with. Limon simply pokes his own face
10:53with disdain and answers bluntly. Asking
10:56who on earth that guy is, the player
10:58yells that he belongs to the powerful
11:00Infinite Guild. Outraged that he was not
11:02recognized right away. In the blink of
11:04an eye, the MC dashes forward and slices
11:07the opponent's violent aura right in
11:09half. Appearing right behind his back,
11:11Limon whispers coldly that the kid made
11:13a terrible mistake. With a crushing
11:15stomp, the veteran drops the brat to the
11:17asphalt and warns that he is no modern
11:19player. Fallen and bleeding on the
11:21ground, Yongchan stutters in terror,
11:24asking what the heck he really is. The
11:26swordsman calmly replies, stating that
11:28he is just a forgotten relic from a
11:30bygone era. Standing tall amidst the
11:32destruction, Limon firmly declares that
11:35he is a true swordmaster. Right then,
11:37system warnings flash in the air,
11:39showing that several constellations want
11:41to make a contract with him. Meanwhile,
11:44Yun Nakum grabs her phone and reports to
11:46the board that the rampaging player has
11:48been contained. She mentions the boss
11:50gave the guy a beatdown while Limon just
11:52wants to clock out and rest. Suddenly, a
11:55strange magical distortion and purple
11:57sparks in the air catch our MC's
11:59attention. Looking back, he notices that
12:01the villain's defeated body begins to
12:03manifest a bizarre presence. The
12:05sinister energy expands quickly, causing
12:07the silhouette of a monster to appear
12:09over the delinquent. Intrigued by that
12:11freak show, the veteran watches the
12:13creature, wondering what is going on
12:15there. Limmon asks his assistant why the
12:18guy got a cow's head, but she does not
12:20understand a thing. Amazed by the girl's
12:22doubt, he insists, asking if she really
12:25cannot see that anomaly. Heavy noises
12:27echo through the area as a mysterious
12:29static scrambles the perception around
12:31them. Lemon focuses his gaze on the
12:33figure, trying to comprehend what kind
12:35of bizarre phenomenon he just witnessed,
12:37wasting no time speculating. A violent
12:40blow comes crashing down and crushes the
12:42attacker's body, calmly sheathing his
12:44blade. The warrior grumbles that the
12:46punk should have just stayed down. Just
12:48then, a luxury car arrives, screeching
12:51its tires and breaks, skidding right
12:53into the middle of the mess on the
12:54avenue. Director Kang Jung Su jumps out
12:57of the vehicle, yelling, desperately,
12:59ordering them not to touch the injured
13:00guy. In a total panic, the boss screams
13:03that it is an express order not to touch
13:05a single hair on his head. Nakiong gets
13:07startled by the yelling while the MC
13:09simply ignores it and keeps walking his
13:11way. Realizing the cowardice of that
13:13stance, Lemon just clicks his tongue,
13:16showing his absolute contempt. Taking
13:18another step toward the fallen
13:20troublemaker, the swordsman ignores
13:22every warning from his superior. With
13:23another brutal stomp, he hits Yongchan
13:26for good to make sure the kid does not
13:28try to get up. Jung Su falls into
13:29despair and is stunned to see his orders
13:32thrown in the trash so easily. Looking
13:34at the young man, Limon finds it strange
13:36that a skill remains active even after
13:38he passed out. He analyzes the mystical
13:40effect and concludes that no player that
13:43age should control such power. At that
13:45moment, unknown visions and memory
13:47shards begin to shine intensely in his
13:49mind. Feeling a sharp pain in his head,
13:51the hero holds his forehead, trying to
13:54suppress that bad feeling. Jungu yells,
13:56asking if the old man has lost his mind,
13:58but Limon replies that he hears just
14:00fine without the shouting. The director
14:02freaks out, saying the delinquent is
14:04none other than the brother-in-law of
14:06the legendary infinite monarch. He
14:08reminds him that even the country's
14:09president fears this guild and demands a
14:11fix for the damage caused. Limon just
14:14lowers his head seriously and says he
14:16only wants to ask one very direct
14:18question. The veteran asks if he should
14:20have left the mother and daughter to be
14:21trampled by that monster. Pointing his
14:23finger in anger, Jung Su loses his cool
14:26and screams that the lives of those two
14:28do not matter right now. As soon as
14:30Lemon says the director's name in an icy
14:32tone, the man gulps and freezes in
14:35terror, taking firm steps toward him,
14:37the swordsman reminds him that he is
14:39already turning 46 years old. Leman
14:41regrets that the snotty little kid from
14:43the past grew up physically but rotted
14:45on the inside. He vents that the guy's
14:47late grandfather would roll over in his
14:49grave if he saw what his grandson had
14:50become. With an intimidating aura
14:52covering the place, the hero tells the
14:55director to never make cowardly excuses
14:57again. He questions if the agency is
14:59really going to abandon those in need
15:01just to kiss up to powerful people.
15:02Lacking the courage to face the master,
15:05Jung Su bows forward and apologizes in
15:07shame, sighing deeply, Lemon softens his
15:10voice and says he understands the heavy
15:12pressure the director faces. Touching
15:14his subordinate shoulder, the MC
15:16reinforces that they must never forget
15:18their true duty. He takes the blame for
15:20the incident and warns that he will lay
15:22low for a while as the area is cleaned
15:24up. Before leaving, the veteran turns
15:26his back and tells the suit to act right
15:28to honor his position. Still with his
15:30head down, the director replies,
15:33submissively agreeing with the advice he
15:35received. Watching the swordmaster walk
15:37away down the street, Yung Su wishes
15:39aloud that he would be very careful. On
15:41the sidewalks, civilians start
15:43whispering curiously about who that
15:45imposing veteran hero might be. They are
15:47impressed to see someone treating the
15:48feared PAB intelligence director with
15:51such authority. However, as soon as the
15:53hero is out of sight, Yong Su<unk>s meek
15:55posture vanishes, and he curses
15:57furiously, clenching his fists with
15:59deadly hatred, the traitor rants,
16:02calling Lemon a fossil blind to reality.
16:04His eyes burn with resentment behind his
16:06glasses after the public humiliation he
16:08just went through. Jung Su cannot stand
16:10seeing that ancient relic continue
16:12acting as if he were still a real hero.
16:14A few days after that uproar, a new
16:17dungeon portal manifests right in the
16:19center of the metropolis. Armored
16:20players begin arguing violently,
16:22fighting over the right to explore the
16:24portal. The fight gets out of hand, and
16:27the hunters start trading sword blows
16:28without the slightest consideration.
16:30Nekyong tries to intervene with the
16:32megaphone. Regretting that this is
16:34happening right when Lemon is suspended.
16:36In the heat of the combat between the
16:38guilds, a massive concrete rock is
16:40thrown in the girl's direction. Wielding
16:42her magic chains, she prepares to
16:44contain the damage until backup arrives.
16:46Yunacyong widens her eyes, realizing she
16:49cannot falter for even a single second
16:51at that spot. Right behind her, a
16:53caretaker tries to protect several
16:55defenseless children from the imminent
16:57collapse. Gathering all her spiritual
16:59energy, the assistant plants her feet,
17:01determined to save the little ones.
17:03Inspired by her captain's heroic
17:05conduct, she raises a barrier of light
17:07to withstand the impact. Suddenly, a
17:10colossal block of concrete plummets from
17:12the building and threatens to crush
17:14everyone at once. In despair, the young
17:16woman realizes that the strength of that
17:18structure is way beyond what she can
17:20hold. In a lightning fast slash, Lemon
17:22appears, splitting the boulder in half
17:25and saving everyone at the last second.
17:27Only a tiny chip of stone lightly taps
17:29Nyongyangs head, leaving her jaw dropped
17:32at the rescue. The veteran size and
17:34scolds her for trying to play the shield
17:36without knowing how to fight properly.
17:38In a good mood, Lemon mentions that he
17:40only showed up because he was taking a
17:41routine walk. Looking at the building
17:43right behind them, he notices the agents
17:45insistence was to protect the local
17:47daycare. The hero comments that she
17:49never weighs the consequences when she
17:51sees children in danger somewhere.
17:53Impressed that he knew about the
17:54orphanage, Nakyong steps back while the
17:57master draws his sharp sword. Addressing
17:59the hunters who were still fighting,
18:01Lemon demands everyone's attention with
18:03cutting firmness. Raising his blade
18:05vertically, he warns them bluntly that
18:07he will not tell them to get lost twice.
18:09The mercenaries pause for a moment and
18:11stare at that lone man with looks of
18:13mockery and disdain, calling the
18:15swordsman a government puppet. The gang
18:17charges furiously to try and slaughter
18:19him. Seconds later, Lemon is already
18:21seen sitting and resting on top of a
18:23pile of defeated tough guys. Keelley
18:25putting on his cape. He mocks the PAB
18:27team, telling them they took way too
18:29long. The agents arrive grumbling and
18:31complaining that the public department
18:33cannot run without their presence. A
18:35snobby hunter from the group sneers at
18:37Lemon, saying he only took down rookies
18:39and does not even know how to use
18:41spells, calling the hero an outdated
18:43fossil. The agent tries to humiliate
18:45him, but is completely ignored. Right
18:47nearby, the teacher and the kids thank
18:50Yu Nakyouong with tears in their eyes
18:52for the rescue. The assistant says she
18:54merely did her duty, but notices Lemon
18:56is already walking away from there,
18:58running after him through the streets.
18:59She calls for the captain, trying to
19:01catch up before he disappears. Leman
19:03looks back asking if there was any
19:05problem while the girl approaches him
19:07feeling shy. Thrilled with the mission's
19:09outcome, Yunakyong flashes a wide smile
19:12of gratitude for her leader. Boeing her
19:14body, she thanks him for saving the
19:16kids. Receiving an unpretentious reply.
19:19Excited by the moment, the young woman
19:21points her finger and says she has a
19:23perfect proposal to make it up to him.
19:25She invites the hero to eat pork and
19:27grab a drink on her tab as a token of
19:29gratitude. won over by the tempting
19:30offer of free food. Lemon agrees to the
19:33idea right on the spot. Meanwhile,
19:35inside the dark interior of the infinite
19:37guild's art gallery, someone is plotting
19:40in silence. The guild's supreme leader,
19:42Lie Chongi, surprisingly questions the
19:45proposal brought by director Kim Jong
19:46Su. Observing the painting in the hall,
19:49he deduces that the matter involves his
19:51brother-in-law's clash with Limon
19:52Aspelder. Finding that report amusing,
19:55the infinite guild leader thinks the
19:57whole mess is quite entertaining. With
19:59total disdain in his eyes, he claims
20:01that a trivial matter like this does not
20:03even deserve his attention. Lie Chongi
20:05points out that even though he is the
20:07last swordmaster, Lemon is nothing but
20:10an ancient fossil. Slowly turning around
20:12in the dark hall, the monarch prepares
20:14to pass orders to his subordinate. The
20:16guild boss comments that Yung Su<unk>s
20:18true intentions are extremely obvious
20:20and predictable. Jung Su is terrified.
20:23Wanting to maintain the alliance with
20:24the guild after the mess he made with
20:26the swordsmen. To keep their good
20:28relationship, Lie Chongi decides to
20:30cooperate and orders them to keep a
20:32close eye on the veteran. Secretary Park
20:34receives the order to help the director
20:36and bows, confirming the instruction.
20:38Changing the subject, Chungi asks in a
20:41serious tone where the mysterious wanted
20:43woman is. Park firmly reports that the
20:45agents confirmed the woman's recent
20:46entry into the country's territory. He
20:49confesses that the men watched the girl
20:50closely but ended up losing her trail on
20:52the route. Nobody has any idea where she
20:55ended up after easily shaking off all
20:57the agents on the road. Disappointed
20:58with his team's failure, the leader
21:00demands that they find the fugitive as
21:02fast as possible. Still, the monarch
21:05acknowledges the difficulty as she is
21:07the princess of the dangerous Black
21:08Dragon clan. The girl is a direct
21:10descendant of the seven dragons,
21:12fearsome entities that ruled everything
21:14in the past. These secret families still
21:16hide in the deepest shadows of this
21:18society's underworld. It is a millennial
21:20secret society that has operated in the
21:22shadows since the Bronze Age times. The
21:25strength secretly accumulated by this
21:26organization is so gigantic that no one
21:29can measure it. Thirsty for more power,
21:32Lie Chungi dreams of capturing the
21:33secret guarded by the young woman at any
21:35cost. He believes that with this
21:37mystical relic, the infinite guild will
21:39take total control of the world. The
21:41leader orders them to bring the girl by
21:43any means, warning that he will never
21:45tolerate another failure. Changing the
21:47scene, two drink glasses clink in the
21:49air in a lively toast inside the
21:51restaurant. Yun Nakyyouong celebrates
21:53the feast while Lemon grumbles because
21:55she ordered the cheapest meat. With her
21:57mouth full of food, the girl claps back,
21:59saying the boss should pay the bill if
22:01he wanted luxury. The veteran vents that
22:03the government confiscated every last
22:05penny of his, leaving him in total
22:07misery. Juicy pieces of meat and onions
22:09sizzle on the hot grill, filling the
22:11room with a great aroma. Enjoying the
22:13meal, the swordsman suddenly asks how
22:16much the girl knows about
22:17constellations, finding the boss's
22:19question weird. Nakyyoung wants to know
22:21why he brought up that topic out of
22:23nowhere. Limon asks what the real
22:24appearance of these entities is and if
22:26the pact causes changes to the body. The
22:29assistant bluntly admits she does not
22:31know much about it and has never seen
22:33the entity's face. She recalls her days
22:35as a clerk. When she received a message
22:37in the air and made a contract without
22:39seeing a thing, despite her doubts about
22:41the creature, the girl guarantees she is
22:44absolutely certain about one single
22:45detail. The young woman reveals that her
22:48constellation is a cosmic serpent,
22:50something she always felt very close by,
22:52Lehman jokes that this sounds like a
22:54zoo. Finding it strange that he never
22:56saw beings like that in the past. Joking
22:58around, the assistant gestures while
23:00laughing and asks if her own head looks
23:02like a snakes's. The hero mocks her,
23:05saying she is too wimpy to be a serpent
23:07since she even gets tangled up at work.
23:09He goes back to thinking about the bull
23:11figure. Sensing that there is something
23:13much darker behind that. Focusing his
23:15gaze seriously, Limon decides he will
23:17need to investigate this anomaly at any
23:19cost, Yunakyong lowers her eyes and
23:22humbly acknowledges that she is still
23:24too weak compared to her captain. Even
23:26knowing her own limitations, she states
23:28from the bottom of her heart that she
23:30wants to keep fighting. The girl
23:31remembers the time when she was a scared
23:33orphan suffering among the ruins of war.
23:35It was in that tragic moment that a
23:37helping hand appeared in the midst of
23:39chaos to pull her out of despair. It was
23:41Limon's heroic figure that saved her,
23:43inspiring her desire to be a beacon of
23:45hope for others. Observing the sincerity
23:47in the girl's eyes, the swordsman fully
23:50understands her determination. Closing
23:52his eyes affectionately, the hero just
23:54asks her not to put herself at such risk
23:56like that. He reinforces that the orphan
23:58she cares for with so much love would be
24:00devastated if anything happened to her.
24:02Walking side by side down the deserted
24:05street. Nakyong thanks him for the
24:07support and gets a grumpy reply. The
24:09assistant guarantees that no matter what
24:11people say, he will always be her
24:13favorite hero. The young woman dreams of
24:15continuing to work together with the
24:17veteran to protect all citizens. Limon
24:19tells her not to worry since he will
24:21stay active in this line of work for a
24:23lot longer. Giving a discreet little
24:25smile, he lets her know that he will
24:27keep fighting even when she is already
24:29gone. Excited by the conversation, the
24:32girl promises to work twice as hard to
24:34remain in the captain's memory. She
24:35insists she will give her life to the
24:37job just so she will never be forgotten
24:39by him over the years. Limon simply
24:41shows a calm expression in the face of
24:42his partner's pure determination, saying
24:44goodbye at the bus stop. The captain
24:47tells the girl to head straight home
24:48safely, walking in silence under the
24:50cold street lamp light. The hero makes
24:53his way along the deserted asphalt. A
24:55subtle snap makes the swordsman stop his
24:57march right away. Sensing presences all
25:00around, looking out of the corner of his
25:02eye coldly. The hero orders whoever is
25:04spying to come out of hiding right now,
25:06making no sound, several hooded
25:08assassins jump from the buildings and
25:10surround the veteran in the alley. One
25:12of the ninjas steps forward, calling
25:14Lemon's name, and asks for a moment to
25:16talk. Wanting no part of any small talk,
25:19the hero draws his steel in a flash and
25:21delivers a crushing strike into the
25:23shadows. The enemy steps back in panic
25:25with a cut on his neck, screaming that
25:27they only came to talk. Cloaked in
25:29darkness, Lemon sarcastically asks if
25:31armed assassins came to just have a
25:33chat, calling the whole thing a joke.
25:35The master warns that he does not chat
25:37with spies who go around watching his
25:39life. He warns that the invader's
25:40audacity is reason enough to unshath his
25:42sword and fight. Seeing the imminent
25:44danger, the leader of the invaders
25:46screams desperately for her men to hold
25:48their advance. Dozens of blades rush
25:50forward, slicing the air, charging
25:52together to take the swordsman down for
25:54good, spinning his blade with absolute
25:56mastery. Lemon creates a white gale that
25:59deflects the entire attack. A firm and
26:01commanding order echoes through the dark
26:03alley, making the warriors stop the
26:05combat. The dust settles in the silent
26:07alley as the master focuses his vision
26:10on the mysterious figure ahead. Before
26:12him appears the elegant silhouette of a
26:13commanding woman walking without fearing
26:15the blade. Surprised he had not sensed
26:17the young woman's presence earlier.
26:19Limon asks dryly about her identity.
26:21Under the silver light of the full moon,
26:24the stranger apologizes for her rudeness
26:26to the swordmaster. Moving forward
26:28slowly in a long dress, she says the
26:30soldiers were only following direct
26:32orders. She states it is an honor to
26:34meet him and reveals herself to be the
26:36current legendary princess of the black
26:38dragon. Liing Yu, the noble from the
26:40Seven Dragon Society, asks for one
26:43minute to discuss a serious matter. The
26:45veteran recognizes the name right away.
26:47Remembering the ancient rivalry with
26:49that legendary clan, gripping his sword
26:51handle, Limon agrees to hear the girl's
26:53proposal, but without lowering his
26:55guard, he warns in a threatening tone
26:57that he will cut her head off on the
26:59spot if she tries anything funny. The
27:01princess smiles calmly and claims that
27:03the matter in question will heavily
27:05catch the hero's attention. Leman mocks
27:07the audacity of old rivals reappearing
27:09out of nowhere like this after centuries
27:11in hiding. She claps back elegantly,
27:14stating that the historical bond between
27:15them makes everything even more viable.
27:18Gracefully placing her hand on her
27:19chest, Lieing Yu asks the last swordsman
27:22for an unexpected favor. Suspicious of
27:24the princess's intentions, the veteran
27:27questions what kind of favor she would
27:29expect from him. Taking a deep breath in
27:31front of the man, the noble hesitates
27:33for a second before making the big
27:34reveal. With total serenity and
27:36elegance, the princess asks if the
27:38swordmaster would agree to marry her.
27:40Totally baffled by the completely
27:42senseless question, Limon looks like a
27:44deer in headlights and loses his words.
27:46Frozen under the knight's moonlight, the
27:48warrior stares at the woman, unable to
27:51believe what he just heard. Memories of
27:53a bloody past surface, recalling the
27:55cruelty that ruled the ancient world.
27:57Fanatical priests promoted brutal
27:59massacres in the name of the gods during
28:01the violent silver age. All of humanity
28:03suffered and wept in the face of the
28:05atrocities committed by those zealots.
28:07But that reign of terror met its end
28:08with the sudden awakening of ancestral
28:10forces. Seven legendary dragons woke up
28:13from their long slumber, bringing chaos
28:15and devastation to the tyrants. With
28:17crushing power, the reptiles devoured
28:20the fanatics and made the people kneel
28:22in terror, gaining psychic powers
28:24granted by the beasts. Their followers
28:26created the seven dragon society. Using
28:28this new supernatural magic, the clan
28:31ruled all lands during the legendary
28:32Bronze Age. However, all that tyranny
28:35crumbled when the legendary sword
28:37emperor wiped out all the dragons. Since
28:39then, the followers have hidden in the
28:41shadows, always subdued by the blade of
28:43the masters, tied to this history of
28:45bloody wars. The sword masters and the
28:47dragon society became arch enemies. Or
28:49at least that is exactly what should
28:51have happened between two bloodlines
28:53with so much built-up grudge. Letting
28:55out a soft sigh into the cold air, the
28:57young woman delicately points out that
28:59the night wind is quite chilly with
29:01perfect elegance in her posture, the
29:03princess asks to be invited into the
29:05swordmaster's modest home. Still in
29:07disbelief at that woman's audacity,
29:09Limon asks in surprise if she really
29:11wants to enter his house. Moments later,
29:14the two arrive at a small, simple
29:16apartment located at the top of an old
29:18building, sitting around a small wooden
29:20table. The hero silently wonders if it
29:23was wise to let her in there. Looking
29:24around the empty room, the noble notices
29:27that the veteran's lifestyle is a bit
29:28too humble. Resting his chin on his
29:30hand, Lemon snaps back, saying it is not
29:33humility by choice, but rather because
29:35they took everything from him. He
29:37remembers the glorious days when he
29:39lived surrounded by mountains of gold
29:40and relics in a literal palace. But
29:43years passed and the government started
29:45making up endless tax charges on his
29:47wealth. It was special fees, patriotic
29:49tributes, and forced donations that
29:51washed away all his accumulated fortune.
29:53The state scraped away every single
29:55penny like starving beasts. But the girl
29:58ironically asks if that was not good for
30:00him. She claims that for the rival clan,
30:03it must be a wonderful spectacle to see
30:05the great swordsman drowning in poverty.
30:07Lemon just narrows his eyes in silence,
30:09noticing the hidden provocation behind
30:11that sharp jab. Taking a slow sip from
30:14his teacup, the veteran cracks a cold
30:16smile at her attempt to mock him.
30:18Placing the cup firmly on the table, he
30:20comments that he thought she would have
30:22changed her mind by now. Pointing his
30:23finger at her, the swordsman questions
30:25if the girl really intends to marry him.
30:28Without blinking for a single second,
30:30the clan princess confirms her desire
30:32for union with absolute certainty. She
30:34guarantees that her choice remains
30:36unshaken, making the hero let out a
30:38heavy sigh of pure disbelief. Leeching
30:40Yu assures him she did not come there to
30:42play around and begins listing the great
30:45material benefits of the union. She
30:47offers to fund parties, drinks, and
30:49other women, making Limon throw his
30:51hands up and ask for a timeout in panic,
30:53slamming the table in annoyance. The
30:55swordsman loses his patience and demands
30:57to know the real reason for this
30:59madness. With her cheeks slightly
31:01flushed, the noble looks away and
31:03confesses that she still cannot reveal
31:05the actual reason. The warrior grumbles
31:07in disbelief that she insists on a
31:09marriage without even being able to
31:10explain the motive behind the request.
31:12Crossing his arms seriously, he decides
31:15to be pragmatic and warns that they need
31:17to get one thing crystal clear. With an
31:19intimidating look flashing red, Lemon
31:22asks if she is looking for a husband or
31:24just his brute strength. The veteran
31:26states bluntly that all of this sounds
31:28way more like a business contract
31:29disguised as romance. He coldly nails
31:32it, saying, "The proposal looks like a
31:34direct attempt to hire him as a personal
31:36bodyguard." Pointing to the sword on the
31:38wall, the master wants to know why she
31:40chose a forgotten relic like him.
31:42Looking at him with serene eyes, the
31:44princess explains that there are two
31:46fundamental reasons for her choice. The
31:48first is that he would never use the
31:49Black Dragon clan's power and gold to
31:51feed ambitious desires. The second
31:53reason is that the swordmaster is the
31:55only man alive strong enough to survive
31:57by her side. She firmly states that
31:59there is no one in this entire world
32:01capable of defeating the legendary
32:02swordmaster. Limon rests his face in his
32:05hand in absolute silence, carefully
32:07absorbing every detail presented by the
32:09young noble, flashing a cunning smile.
32:11The veteran admits that the conversation
32:13has finally started to get interesting.
32:15He notes that he would be targeted by
32:17powerful enemies and complains when she
32:19refuses to name his tormentors, saying
32:22she has already answered all she could.
32:24The noble demands to hear the final
32:25verdict of humanity's last master.
32:28Limon's golden eyes gleam in the dim
32:30light as he calmly weighs all the pros
32:32and cons of the proposal. On the other
32:34side, the beautiful princess holds his
32:36gaze without flinching, waiting for the
32:38decision with calculated patience. The
32:41veteran warns that if there were any
32:43hidden bad intentions there, he would
32:45not hesitate to draw his weapon. His
32:47sharp blade would have already cut the
32:48impostor in half without giving the
32:50spies any chance to defend themselves.
32:52Feeling a chill run down her spine,
32:54Liing Yu gulps hard under the absurd
32:56pressure released by the hero. However,
32:59the swordsman relaxes his guard and
33:00confesses that the young woman seems to
33:02be quite honest with him. He adds in a
33:04relaxed tone that the perks promised in
33:06that marriage do not sound too bad
33:08either. Full of hope in her eyes, the
33:10princess adjusts herself in the chair,
33:12believing she has achieved her ultimate
33:14goal. With a mischievous smirk on his
33:16face, Lemon takes a deep breath and
33:18announces that his final answer to the
33:20request is no. Shortly after the
33:22refusal, the princess walks down the
33:24concrete stairs under the lonely glow of
33:26a street lamp. The street lamp begins to
33:28flicker weakly, plunging the staircase
33:31into the darkness of the early morning.
33:32Her loyal servant Chiao appears kneeling
33:35on the steps, showing respect and
33:36unconditional loyalty to the illustrious
33:38leader. Curious about the outcome of
33:40that tense negotiation, the ninja asks
33:43what the legendary man's decision was,
33:45Lee Ching Yu hesitates for a moment of
33:47silence before dropping the truth about
33:49the swordsman's rejection. Upon hearing
33:51that the hero turned down the request,
33:53the henchman flies into a rage, calling
33:56Limon an ungrateful, bold veteran.
33:58Apologizing for his outburst, Chiao
34:00admits he cannot understand how anyone
34:02would reject such an honor. The noble
34:04lets out a quiet laugh and comments that
34:07the excuses given by the warrior were
34:08curious, to say the least. The hero
34:11justified it by saying he is a
34:12government employee and does not want to
34:14pay fines for getting involved with
34:16outlaws. The henchman's mind completely
34:18freezes, not understanding how a legend
34:21gave such a mocking response. The
34:22princess clarifies that it was just a
34:24joke and that Limon still wishes to
34:26remain the world's protector. She
34:28realized that if he accepted the
34:30engagement, the swordsman's hands would
34:32be tied when facing global conflicts. He
34:34rejected the deal precisely to keep his
34:36freedom to fight any villain who
34:38threatens the earth. Recognizing the
34:40warriors greatness, Chiao accepts the
34:42facts and suggests that the team leave
34:44that place. Walking with firm steps into
34:46the night, Liing Yu concludes that the
34:48swordsman is exactly the hero from the
34:50legends. Touching her lips thoughtfully,
34:52she figures that she needed this meeting
34:54to validate her suspicions. With a
34:56confident look under the full moon, the
34:58princess celebrates having picked the
35:00right person for her plan. Watching the
35:02reddish dawn horizon, the young woman
35:04swears she will make this marriage
35:06happen no matter what. Days after that
35:08visit, Lemon is still laying in bed,
35:10unable to get the bizarre encounter out
35:12of his head. He knows very well that the
35:14black dragon princess has always been
35:16feared for manipulating nations with
35:18pure smooth talking. Knowing the
35:20dangerous cunning of that woman, the
35:22veteran suspects there is an evil scheme
35:24in motion, the memory of the girl
35:26proposing marriage keeps hammering in
35:28his head like an unanswered riddle. No
35:30matter how much he thinks about the
35:31situation, none of the pieces seem to
35:33match that noble's actions. While trying
35:36to relax his thoughts in the bedroom,
35:37the guy's cell phone suddenly rings on
35:39the mattress. A very loud notification
35:41from Yu Nakyong pops up on the screen,
35:44asking if the captain has fallen asleep
35:46yet. The assistant sends a flood of
35:48excited messages announcing that she
35:50discovered an extraordinary secret. She
35:52proudly reveals that she finally found
35:54the location of the Liberation Brigade's
35:56secret base. Limon jumps out of bed,
35:58startled, baffled to hear she found the
36:00headquarters of a terrorist group. He is
36:02puzzled, trying to figure out how a
36:04rookie got a lead that the entire
36:06intelligence agency missed. In the
36:08middle of a busy avenue, the young woman
36:10holds her phone, smiling as she waits
36:12for the captain to arrive. Suddenly, a
36:14sharp suffocating pain hits Limon's
36:16mind, making purplish sparks flash.
36:19Swift images of brutal combat and
36:21reddish lightning invade his thoughts
36:22without any warning. Amidst this fog of
36:25memories, he catches a glimpse of the
36:27assistant lying lifeless on the ground
36:28in a pool of blood. Pressing his temple
36:31hard and panting, the warrior whispers
36:33Nagyong<unk>s name in terror. Sitting on
36:35the edge of the bed, Lemon tries to
36:37reason if that frightening vision was
36:39just a bad nightmare. The veteran shakes
36:41his head, convinced that the sensation
36:43he just felt was way too real and
36:45dangerous. Another vibrating alert on
36:47the phone pulls the swordsman out of his
36:49trance. Noting that the night has
36:51already gotten pretty late, the girl
36:53sends a new text letting him know she is
36:55on her way and that the two of them need
36:57to act immediately. She emphasizes that
36:59a golden opportunity like this does not
37:01fall into their laps every day and that
37:03they must hurry. Gritting his teeth
37:05anxiously, the MC puts on his coat,
37:08determined to protect her from any
37:09danger. Meeting up downtown, Lmon is
37:12surprised to see that the bad guys lair
37:14is right on the main avenue. Walking
37:15down the brightly lit sidewalks, he
37:18points out that the audacity of these
37:19criminals truly knows no bounds. This
37:22faction of armed rebels popped up right
37:24around the time the first players
37:25awakened in the world. During that dark
37:27period, the government tried to enslave
37:29and exploit everyone's mystical
37:31abilities. Seeking freedom for the
37:33oppressed, the rebel militia took up
37:35arms to challenge the state's power. It
37:37was under this heroic banner that the
37:39liberation brigade gained strength and
37:41respect among the outcasts. However,
37:43when the hunters got rich and took the
37:45top spot in society, the noble cause was
37:48lost. The talk of justice became a cheap
37:50front to cover up violent attacks and
37:52destruction against civilians. Nick
37:54Young gets hyped about the op, saying
37:56that taking down this faction will drop
37:58a massive payout into their bank
38:00account. Grabbing the girl by the
38:02shoulder, Lmon seriously asks how she
38:04got a hold of such highly classified
38:06intel. Giving a charming wink, the young
38:08woman dodges the question, saying a lady
38:10has her professional secrets. She
38:12insists that this mission will solve the
38:14boss's worries and still bring in a good
38:16chunk of extra cash. Lemon reflects that
38:19his partner is right since she is always
38:21broke from funding that orphanage all by
38:23herself. Suddenly, distorted flashes
38:25show Yunakyong suffocating in the grips
38:27of a sinister monstrous creature. The
38:29veteran widens his golden eyes, snapping
38:32back to reality from the impact of that
38:34terrible vision in his mind. Clueless to
38:36her boss's mental torment, the young
38:38assistant announces with a radiant smile
38:40that they have arrived at the spot.
38:42Standing before the massive skyscraper,
38:44she excitedly points to the secret base
38:46of the feared liberation brigade. Full
38:48of excitement, the assistant asks if the
38:50plan will be that traditional head-on
38:52invasion as always. The swordsman looks
38:54away seriously. Thinking about the
38:56silent danger hovering over that entire
38:58operation. With a stiff posture and a
39:01sharp voice, the MC surprises his
39:03partner by shutting down the direct
39:05attack plan. He tells her he is going to
39:07raid the place alone and strictly orders
39:09the girl to wait outside.
39:10Yunakiong<unk>s eyes go wide in total
39:13shock. Completely unable to understand
39:15the reason behind such a sudden order.
39:17She jokes around asking who this
39:19impostor is since the leader never had
39:21the patience to sneak in. Having no
39:23patience for jokes, a loud knock lands
39:25right on top of the overly talkative
39:27assistant's head. Lemon yells, asking
39:29who is being rude while she cries in
39:32pain, claiming it was just a joke.
39:34Rubbing the bump on her head, the girl
39:36curiously asks what else drove him to
39:38make that decision. The master confesses
39:40that his warrior intuition is warning of
39:42a weird feeling if they go in together.
39:44The girl lowers her head thoughtfully
39:46for a few moments, hiding her true
39:48expression under her bangs. Moving
39:50forward slowly, the swordsman finds it
39:52bizarre to be worrying about things that
39:54never kept him up at night before.
39:56Looking sideways, the hero reinforces
39:59that he will invade alone and tells his
40:01partner to wait in total safety,
40:03flashing a mischievous smile. The
40:05assistant asks in a teasing tone if he
40:07is worried about her. She proudly
40:09emphasizes that she would never be in
40:10any danger standing right next to her
40:12invincible captain. Limon watches the
40:14blind trust in the young woman's eyes
40:16for a few seconds, letting the heavy
40:18tension fade. With a half smile on his
40:20face, the swordsman admits to himself
40:22that maybe he is overreacting with his
40:24worries. Deciding to stick to the usual
40:26plan, they march together to smash
40:28through the entrance of the enemy's
40:30lair. Inside the base, the armed guards
40:32chat calmly, curious about the meeting
40:34called for today. Suddenly, the iron
40:36door is busted down violently and the
40:39hero storms the room, wielding his
40:41blade. In the blink of an eye, shining
40:43slashes cross the air and drop the
40:45soldiers before they can even react.
40:47Yunaong walks in celebrating the boss's
40:49agility, who claps back, saying she is
40:52the one who is way too slow, messing
40:54with the surveillance panel. The girl
40:56tries to pull up the building's
40:57blueprint and locate the faction's
40:59leaders. At that moment, another sensory
41:01distortion with colorful static hits
41:03Limon's vision once again. Fragmented
41:06images of a bloody clash flash before
41:08his eyes like a desperate warning.
41:09Without giving any explanation, the MC
41:12turns around and leaves the control
41:14room, walking at a fast pace. In the
41:16nearby hallway, a tattooed executive
41:18notices the magical anomaly and suspects
41:20the presence of intruders in the area.
41:22Before they can react, the hallway door
41:24blows up and the centuries are thrown
41:26far away by the raw impact. Furious
41:29about the sudden invasion, the
41:31mercenaries draw their blades and charge
41:33together to surround the trespasser,
41:35drawing devastating arcs of light in the
41:37narrow corridor. Lemon strikes the
41:39entire squad without any hesitation. One
41:41of the hunters jumps from the ceiling,
41:43focusing energy into his sword to try to
41:45split the swordsman in half, moving the
41:47steel with surgical coldness. The
41:50veteran intercepts the aerial strike and
41:52takes down the attacker midair. The MC
41:54is shocked to notice that the mark on
41:55the wall matches perfectly with the
41:57details of the vision he had earlier.
41:59Every dodge, every strike, and every
42:01fallen enemy is happening in perfect
42:03time synchronization. Those sudden
42:05memories were not empty hallucinations,
42:08but rather fragments of an event he has
42:10already lived. The battle he is fighting
42:12in the present follows every single
42:13second of that tragic memory with
42:15terrifying accuracy. Stopping in front
42:18of a large armored door, Lemon knows for
42:20sure that the rival commander is waiting
42:22for him inside. Yakiong arrives in a
42:24hurry and starts typing on the
42:26electronic controls to try and crack the
42:28lock. With a dry click, the heavy gate
42:30slides to the side after Limon types the
42:32correct sequence on the first try. As
42:34soon as the doors open, dozens of armed
42:37rebels stare at the two invaders in
42:39absolute shock. The criminals fall into
42:41a panic at the invasion, but group up to
42:43try and slaughter them. Suddenly, the
42:45lights in the entire hall go out at
42:47once, plunging everything into total
42:49darkness. Amidst the screaming of the
42:51soldiers, disoriented by the pitch
42:53black, the silver reflection of the
42:55master's blade lights up. White bursts
42:57slice through the dark in every
42:59direction, wiping out the enemy troops
43:01in a matter of seconds, calmly sheathing
43:03his weapon. The hero stands spotless in
43:06the middle of the silence that remains.
43:08Nyong finds the light switch on the wall
43:10and turns the lights on, revealing the
43:12damage done by the captain. Dozens of
43:14rebels lie fallen and defeated on the
43:16floor while the girl celebrates their
43:18teamwork. The young woman praises the
43:20duo's perfect sink, but the swordsman
43:23keeps an extremely focused expression.
43:25Limon reaches out his hands slowly,
43:27fully aware that he already knew exactly
43:29what was going to happen in that place.
43:31The assistant is left clueless, blinking
43:33in confusion at seeing the captain's
43:35hand coming closer so fast. With
43:37lightning reflexes, the hero grabs the
43:39girl's clothes and pulls her away from
43:41danger with all his might, a colossal
43:43sword crashes down right on the floor
43:45where she was standing. Wielded by the
43:47dangerous commander Kanguk, the metallic
43:49impact makes Sparks fly while Lemon
43:51parries the deadly attack without
43:53flinching a millimeter. Pushed back by
43:55the veteran's powerful counterattack,
43:57the brute is forced to retreat, skidding
43:59across the floor, spinning his swords
44:01mockingly. Kango accelerates the chance
44:04to cross blades with the PAB's hunting
44:06dog. The attacker spits on the floor and
44:08angrily shouts that the veteran dug his
44:10own grave by invading that stronghold.
44:12Before the man finishes his sentence,
44:14the sharp tip of Lemon's sword is
44:16already pressed against his neck. With
44:18eyes overflowing with icy fury, Limon
44:21tells his rival to shut his mouth and
44:23come at him with everything to fight.
44:25Feeling the weight of the humiliation
44:26against such speed, the criminal leader
44:29grits his teeth in pure hatred. Not
44:31backing down from the taunt, the
44:33commander plants his boots on the floor
44:35and charges with blood lust for the
44:36offense. A trail of wind and static
44:38slices the air as the brute charges at
44:40top speed across the room. Appearing
44:42from a blind spot, the hunter tries to
44:45decapitate the swordsman with a
44:46treacherous cross slash. Tilting his
44:48head by a fraction of an inch, the hero
44:50dodges the fatal attack with extreme
44:52ease. Knowing the blad's exact path, the
44:55hero already positions himself coldly to
44:57land the counterattack. Seeing the
44:59veteran's emotionless glare, the rebel
45:01widens his eyes, overcome by a
45:03suffocating chill. Dodging another
45:05clumsy strike, Lemon warns that if the
45:08opponent does not give it his all, he
45:10will end up on the floor. Pressured by
45:12fear, Kanguk activates all his magic
45:15circles and pushes his energy to its
45:17peak. Throwing dozens of crazed strikes
45:19per second, he screams in desperation,
45:21just wanting to hit something. The man
45:23rants out of his mind, unable to accept
45:26that none of his slashes can touch the
45:28hero. Moving his blade with mathematical
45:30perfection, the master deflects every
45:32thrust as if they were toys. With a
45:34precise parry through the enemy's guard,
45:36Lemon disarms the opponent and makes his
45:38weapon stick into the concrete. Out of
45:41breath and with a pounding heart, the
45:42criminal stammers, not understanding how
45:45all his strikes failed. In a fast,
45:47unnoticeable dash, Lemon crosses the gap
45:50and delivers a clean hit that ends the
45:51duel. The veteran comments coldly that
45:54after seeing the same move twice, it
45:56would be shameful to fail the dodge.
45:58King Suk's body collapses, defeated on
46:00the asphalt floor of the room.
46:02Confirming the swordsman's terrifying
46:04suspicion, he concludes that the visions
46:06were memories of a real future and that
46:08he must have regressed in time. A dark
46:10realization tightens the hero's chest as
46:12he connects all the dots of that
46:14mysterious return. The ceiling lights
46:16keep buzzing faintly, heightening the
46:18heavy, intense mood that has taken over
46:20the room, clapping her hands and
46:21smiling. The assistant praises the boss
46:24for taking down a big fish so quickly.
46:26The swordsman merely agrees with a dry
46:28whisper, keeping his gaze locked on
46:30unsettling thoughts. Reaching out her
46:32hand excitedly, she says they should go
46:35back soon, get his suspension lifted,
46:37and collect the bounty. The young woman
46:39insistently asks him to take her hand so
46:41they can quickly leave that hostile
46:43scene. In a sharp tone and without
46:45wavering a single millimeter, the
46:47veteran turns down the girl's invite
46:49with a single word. The assistant
46:50shivers and lets out a confused gasp as
46:53strange sparks begin to vibrate again.
46:55In a precise motion, Lemon raises his
46:58blade and points the steel tip straight
47:00at her chest. With a piercing look and
47:02seemingly no mercy, Limon warns that the
47:05two of them will not be going back home.
47:06He nails it with surgical coldness that
47:09walking through that exit would mean
47:10walking straight into a fatal trap. The
47:12atmosphere freezes in the hallway while
47:14the silver blade remains pointed in the
47:16assistant's direction. Trembling from
47:18head to toe, the girl forces an awkward
47:21laugh and says, "This joke is not
47:23funny." Pressing the edge of the sword
47:24even closer, the MC tells the young
47:27woman not to move a single inch.
47:29Gripping the weapon's handle firmly, the
47:31hero declares that he finally remembers
47:33every single detail. The puzzle pieces
47:35snap together and reveal the reason for
47:37the horrible premonition that was
47:38haunting him. Looking into the girl's
47:40tearary eyes, the veteran confesses that
47:42he has already understood the why behind
47:44all of that, he uncovers the cruel
47:46blackmail going on behind the scenes.
47:48Aware that the thugs took hostages, the
47:51orphanage kids she loves and protects so
47:53much were captured and locked up by the
47:55criminals. Hearing her secret exposed,
47:57Yunakin completely freezes in shock in
47:59front of her captain. with a bitter half
48:01smile on her face. Yunaong asks if the
48:04captain even knew about that. Lemon
48:06replies firmly that they have worked
48:08together for enough years for him to
48:09notice everything around him. The
48:11veteran knows very well she would never
48:13betray him if it were not for a
48:14desperate and noble reason. Pressing her
48:16lips tightly, the young woman tries to
48:18hold back the tears that start pouring
48:20endlessly. A tear rolls down her cheek
48:22as she lets out a painful, utterly
48:24hopeless little laugh. Looking at him
48:26with immense affection, the girl admits
48:29that the leader really knows her much
48:30better than anyone. The hero tries to
48:32comfort her, saying there is another way
48:34out, but she fires back, stating there
48:37is no other choice. She reveals the
48:39director's blackmail, who gave them the
48:41option for both of them to be eliminated
48:42together right there in that lair.
48:44Otherwise, the innocent little orphans
48:46would pay the price with their own lives
48:48in the factions prison with no
48:50alternative to save the children. The
48:52assistant found herself cornered in this
48:54terrible tragedy, gripping the fabric of
48:56Lyman's coat in despair, the girl
48:58tearfully begs for forgiveness for the
49:00forced betrayal. Resting her head on the
49:02warrior's chest, she repeats that she
49:04had no other choice to protect everyone.
49:06Venting between painful sobs, the girl
49:08cries for not finding any fair way out
49:10of this nightmare. Heavy teardrops fall
49:13on the dark floor, marking the helpless
49:15assistant's unbearable suffering. In a
49:17painful plea, Yunakyong begs the
49:19swordmaster to take her life right at
49:21that very second. She activates her
49:23transport magic. Determined to prevent
49:25the ambush, even if it costs her own
49:27existence. Desperate, the young woman
49:30begs for the finishing blow to guarantee
49:32the safety of the captured orphans.
49:34Feeling a terrible ache in his heart,
49:36Lemon grits his teeth hard at such a
49:38cruel request. With a choked up voice,
49:40the swordsman says he perfectly
49:42understands the painful decision she had
49:44to make. He tenderly asks the girl to
49:46stop blaming herself for the inhuman
49:48burden she carried on her shoulders.
49:49Holding the sword with solemn firmness,
49:52the hero swears he will save every
49:54single one of those kids from danger.
49:56Hearing her master's sacred promise,
49:58Nagyong whispers his name through her
50:00uncontrollable weeping. A silent relief
50:02touches the young woman's heart, knowing
50:04that the hero will take loving care of
50:06all the orphans. A top a building under
50:08the moon. Princess Lee Ching Yu watches
50:10the scene and announces that the event
50:12has started. Sensing the weight of that
50:14tragedy in the air, the noble laments
50:16the inevitable sorrow in these warriors
50:18destiny. In a swift and painful motion,
50:21Lemon's blade moves forward to fulfill
50:23his partner's final request. Gently
50:25holding the assistant's body in his
50:26arms, the swordsman has to bear the
50:28weight of that tragic act. The young
50:30woman's strength fades away bit by bit,
50:33and her feet lose their balance on the
50:35freezing floor of that building. Crimson
50:37drops slide off the tip of the weapon,
50:39staining the floor in the absolute
50:41silence of the abandoned room, cradling
50:43the girl in his arms, Lemon whispers
50:45with immense grief for her to finally
50:47rest in peace. Closing her eyes for the
50:49last time, the assistant passes away
50:51with a serene and relieved look on her
50:53face. The pain tightens the hero's
50:55throat as he calls the name of his loyal
50:57companion, now entirely lifeless. Under
51:00the faint glow of the stars, the veteran
51:02holds the lifeless girl in a protective
51:04and shattered embrace. The grief quickly
51:06turns into an overwhelming fury that
51:08burns inside the swordsman's chest.
51:10Suddenly, a spiraling purple aura begins
51:12to rise around the two bodies in the
51:14darkness. The gigantic constellation
51:16serpent that accompanied Nikkong
51:18manifests in midair with a supernatural
51:20glow. The ancient entity opens its jaws
51:23to absorb the spiritual essence of its
51:25defeated contractor. Witnessing that
51:27audacity, Lemon's eyes spark like live
51:29coals in the middle of the threatening
51:31shadow. The celestial reptile tries to
51:33swallow the assistant's pure soul like a
51:35helpless prey before the hunter. Glaring
51:37at the massive monster writhing on the
51:39ceiling. The hero does not accept that
51:41looting at all. With unbelievable
51:43reflexes, Limon grabs the cosmic deity's
51:46neck with pure brute strength in his
51:47hands. He recognizes the same pattern
51:49from the constellations that had been
51:51stalking humanity since time immemorial
51:53in the sky. The creature chokes and
51:55thrashes around as the hero warns that
51:57it will take nothing from that innocent
51:58girl, squeezing the beast's throat until
52:01its bones crack. The master channels
52:03overwhelming power into his fist. The
52:05serpent roars in despair as it feels its
52:08own immaterial form being crushed by the
52:10relentless warrior. With a devastating
52:12blow, Lemon shatters the constellation's
52:14spiritual body into a thousand glowing
52:16pieces. The blue sphere holding the
52:18young woman's essence is freed and
52:20softly returns to her body on the floor,
52:22watching the mysterious light wrap
52:24around his assistant. The veteran is
52:26intrigued by the miraculous phenomenon.
52:28Heavy noises and loud booms outside
52:30announce the imminent arrival of new,
52:32heavily armed troops. The warrior's gaze
52:35turns icy cold upon realizing who is
52:37surrounding the building at that exact
52:38moment. A massive explosion blows out
52:41the outer wall, covering the room in
52:43searing flames and smoke. Over the
52:45radio, the elite snipers confirm the
52:47precise detonation on the planned spot
52:49of the base. Director Jung Su demands
52:51the report and finds out that only
52:53Naikyouong<unk>s vital signs stopped on
52:54the monitors. Annoyed by the trap's
52:56failure, the traitor rants, calling the
52:59girl useless up to the very last second,
53:01he relays the general order for all
53:03units to locate the swordmaster in the
53:05middle of the rubble. The man
53:06mercilessly orders them to take Lemon
53:08down immediately as soon as he is
53:10spotted in the crossfire. The director
53:12announces the start of the execution of
53:13the man he falsely labeled as the
53:15nation's greatest traitor. Amidst the
53:17burning flames, Lemon wields his weapon.
53:20Covered by the thick smoke of that
53:21cowardly ambush, several soldiers in
53:24heavy armor march through the flames
53:26surrounding the entire destroyed
53:27perimeter. The troop commander orders
53:29everyone to stay on maximum guard and
53:31search every corner of that area.
53:33Suddenly, one of the guards widens his
53:35eyes in fear when he catches a glimpse
53:37of a silhouette moving in the fire. An
53:39overwhelming gust of slicing wind
53:41explodes against the enemy lines without
53:43any prior warning. The officers panic
53:45completely over the radio, screaming
53:47that they suffered instant casualties in
53:49the platoon. Shivering in pure terror,
53:52the man stares through his cracked visor
53:54at the intimidating presence of the
53:55legendary swordsman. While the soldier
53:57stammers, calling the hero a monster,
54:00the princess watches everything from the
54:01top of the building. With an enigmatic
54:03smile on her lips, Liing Yu asks for the
54:06phoenix to rise from its own ashes.
54:08Firm, steady footsteps echo over the
54:10burning ground as the warrior walks
54:12through the hot fog, carrying his
54:14assistant tenderly in his arms. The
54:16swordsman walks with his head held high
54:18toward the blockade. Through the
54:19megaphone, the director spits out lying
54:22accusations, saying Lmon became a huge
54:25national threat. He lies blatantly,
54:27accusing the master of conspiring with
54:29the rebels and wiping out PAB agents.
54:31Lit up by police spotlights, the MC
54:34listens to the fake ally announce his
54:36public execution. The man in the suit
54:38yells furiously that there is no more
54:40room in the world for an outofcrol
54:41executioner like him. Raising his hand
54:44to authorize the massacre. The agency
54:46leader orders that ancient relic to
54:48vanish for good. In response to the
54:50bureaucrat's ridiculous little act,
54:52Limon throws his head back and lets out
54:54a loud laugh. Taken aback by that
54:56mocking reaction, Yung Su stutters, not
54:58understanding the reason for so much
55:00laughter during the siege. The veteran's
55:02laughter slowly fades away, giving way
55:05to an expression of absolute cutting
55:07contempt. Fixing his hair with disdain,
55:09the hero comments that the director
55:11looks like a greedy stray dog barking
55:13for nothing. The man almost explodes
55:15with hatred at being called a cowardly
55:17dog in front of the entire riot squad.
55:19With an overwhelming presence that
55:21freezes the air around him, Lemon
55:23ironically asks if he was wrong in his
55:25definition. He recalls that Yung Su's
55:27grandfather honored humanity and
55:29protected the innocent with bravery and
55:31responsibility. Meanwhile, the grandson
55:33threw his honor in the trash just to
55:35crawl at the feet of monarchs like a
55:37trained animal. Holding the fallen
55:38assistant close to his body, the
55:40swordsman decrees that the director's
55:42farce ends today. With a voice loaded
55:44with murderous fury, he warns that the
55:47scumbags have crossed every possible
55:49line. The crushing spiritual pressure
55:51released by the hero makes the
55:52suitwearing man step back, trembling and
55:54out of breath, staring at the deceased
55:56girl's serene face. The MC bitterly
55:59reflects on being called a traitor,
56:01unshathing the silver blade once and for
56:03all. Limon accepts carrying the weight
56:05of that infamous title. The veteran
56:07coldly sentences that those corrupt men
56:09are the ones who will pay with their own
56:10lives for the crime. Paralyzed by primal
56:13fear, the riot squad members shake from
56:15head to toe, unable to react. Consumed
56:18by despair, the director screams,
56:21ordering his men to unload heavy fire on
56:23the swordsman. Hundreds of gunshots rip
56:25through the dark of the night in a
56:26frantic storm of bullets fired non-stop.
56:29With a simple flick of his wrist, the
56:31master positions the sword's hilt to
56:33repel the massive attack. High-speed
56:35steel arcs intercept the bullets midair,
56:37forming an almost impenetrable barrier.
56:40The projectiles bounce off the asphalt
56:42amid bright sparks without even
56:43scratching the veteran's body. With a
56:45devastating straight slash, he projects
56:47a shock wave that splits the street's
56:49asphalt right down the middle. The sharp
56:51wind gale hits the platoon headon,
56:53tearing through the police front lines
56:55defenses. Soldiers and shields go flying
56:58through the air amidst piercing screams
56:59of pure pain and out of control despair.
57:02An emergency armored barrier drops to
57:04the ground to try and isolate the hero's
57:06relentless advance. A violent explosion
57:08blows the steel gates apart, proving
57:11that nothing will stop the legendary
57:12swordsman's fury. Emerging from the
57:14middle of the blazing fire, Lemon
57:16charges fast like a true bloodthirsty
57:18demon of war, spinning his sharp blade
57:20into a combat stance. The last
57:23swordmaster marches toward ultimate
57:25revenge. A colossal slice of blue energy
57:27cuts through the night, splitting the
57:29enemy's structure in half. Heavy rubble
57:31crashes from the ceiling as the impact
57:33of the strike shakes the entire
57:34surrounding area. Jumping swiftly over
57:37light poles and ruins, Lemon charges in
57:39a straight line, giving them no chance
57:41to react. His golden eyes spark in the
57:44dark, focused solely on slaughtering
57:46those responsible for the betrayal.
57:48Falling like a cutting meteor, the
57:49swordsman unleashes a devastating attack
57:52against the ground, Jingu retreats in
57:54terror, seeing that the veteran's
57:55destructive power easily tops any modern
57:58hunters. Standing on top of a pile of
58:00fallen opponents, Lemon disdainfully
58:02asks if they intended to hold him back
58:04with toys, the director rests his
58:06trembling hand on the concrete floor.
58:08Completely paralyzed by the impending
58:10terror. In total panic, the man yells,
58:13calling the leaders of the Chun Jong and
58:14Stardust guilds to the fight. Two
58:16powerful hunters appear in the shadows,
58:18mocking and saying the fight might be
58:20worth their time. The Chun Jong leader
58:22releases an immense magical aura and
58:24gets ready to test the swordsman's
58:26strength. Lemon just raises his
58:28bloodcovered blade, showing no concern
58:30at all for the newcomers. Jung Su laughs
58:32in relief, believing that monarch tier
58:34players will be able to take the veteran
58:36down. A colossal armor appears behind
58:38the enemy, threatening to crush the hero
58:40with titanic force. Lowering his center
58:43of gravity, Lemon grips the handle,
58:45ready to draw in the blink of an eye.
58:47While the giant fist crashes down, the
58:50master solemnly recites that whoever
58:51faces him must accept the end. He coldly
58:54warns that those who wish to take his
58:56life must be willing to discard their
58:58own. The veteran demands that the
58:59cowards lacking determination drop to
59:01their knees and beg for mercy. Raising
59:03the shining steel, the hero declares
59:06that this warning is his final show of
59:08pity, unleashing an unbelievable upward
59:10strike. He slices the colossus' armored
59:13fist right in midair. The colossal slash
59:15splits the armored giant in half,
59:17tearing open the city sky in a straight
59:19line. Endonguan falls down, spitting
59:22blood across the asphalt, completely
59:24crushed by the force of the blow. Leader
59:26Meera's eyes go wide in absolute shock
59:28seeing her fellow monarch get taken out
59:30in a single hit. Landing softly on the
59:32ground, the swordsman questions if the
59:34monarch's power is just that. With total
59:37disdain in his eyes, he mutters about
59:39how pathetic this new generation of
59:41hunters is. Multiple trails of light cut
59:43through the scene, knocking down the
59:45rest of the warriors all at once. Frozen
59:47with fear, the woman babbles, saying the
59:49report about the swordsman was entirely
59:51wrong. She cannot comprehend how a mere
59:54human with no magic contracts can have
59:56so much brute strength. Lying in the
59:58gutter covered in injuries, the man lets
1:00:00out an insane laugh in the face of
1:00:02defeat. The hunter flips out in
1:00:04euphoria, screaming that it would be no
1:00:06fun at all if the legendary hero were
1:00:08weak. Meera tries to convince herself
1:00:10she only let her guard down and insists
1:00:12she will come out victorious in the end.
1:00:14Desperate for combat, Donguan launches
1:00:17himself forward while his ally screams
1:00:19for him to wait. Several mages activate
1:00:21gigantic mystical circles, trying to
1:00:23bury the master without giving him any
1:00:25room. Hundreds of colorful spells crash
1:00:27down on the swordsman in a deafening
1:00:29barrage of magic. Elite archers shoot
1:00:31dozens of fast magic arrows to try and
1:00:33pierce right through his defense.
1:00:35Emerging untouched from the middle of
1:00:37the smoke. Lemon's bloodthirsty glare
1:00:39freezes the souls of all the shooters.
1:00:41With a colossal stomp, he shatters the
1:00:43ground to pieces and shuts down the
1:00:45enemy charge. Jumping from above with
1:00:48his sword raised, the crazed leader
1:00:50screams for the hero's definitive end. A
1:00:52lightning fast counterattack intercepts
1:00:54the jump and shatters the attacker's
1:00:56weapon in midair. Donguan freezes when
1:00:58he notices the MC has already positioned
1:01:00himself right behind his back. Without
1:01:02any hesitation, a deadly strike hits the
1:01:05hunter with surgical precision.
1:01:06Witnessing the scene, Meera is consumed
1:01:09by despair and wonders why she ever
1:01:11underestimated the swordsmen. She
1:01:13bitterly regrets believing the lie that
1:01:14they would defeat the veteran with total
1:01:16ease. Holding her head in absolute
1:01:18panic, the woman concludes that that man
1:01:20is a true monster. Standing tall among
1:01:23hundreds of fallen hunters, the hero
1:01:25proves it is impossible to defeat him.
1:01:27Meanwhile, at the luxurious Leviathan
1:01:29Hotel, a messenger brings new reports to
1:01:32the princess. She reports that the Chun
1:01:34Jong and Stardust guilds along with the
1:01:36PAB were totally wiped out by lemon. The
1:01:40maid points out that everything happened
1:01:41exactly according to her lady's
1:01:43brilliant predictions. Looking at the
1:01:45city's night skyline, Lee Ching Yu
1:01:47serenely states that justice has
1:01:49prevailed. She emphasizes that the clan
1:01:51bet its own destiny on the grand scheme
1:01:53planned for decades. Bowing her body in
1:01:55reverence, the servant accepts the
1:01:57undeniable authority of the clan leader.
1:01:59With a sharp look, the princess orders
1:02:01them to prepare the reception for their
1:02:03illustrious guest. The middle-aged
1:02:05butler steps forward, promptly answering
1:02:07his lady's call. He guarantees he will
1:02:09meticulously take care of every detail
1:02:11to welcome the swordmaster perfectly. On
1:02:14the battlefield, the communicator
1:02:15crackles desperately looking for
1:02:17survivors among the rubble. Headquarters
1:02:19calls out the names of the guild
1:02:21captains over and over, but nobody
1:02:23answers. The dead silence confirms that
1:02:25all the troops sent by the government
1:02:27have been wiped out. Shaking with pure
1:02:29despair, Yung Su screams into the
1:02:31device, demanding someone to answer the
1:02:33call. A wet thud on the ground makes the
1:02:36director choke in terror as he sees the
1:02:38remains of his men fall there, emerging
1:02:40from the shadows with a terrifying
1:02:41presence. Limon asks if those were all
1:02:43the soldiers. The swordsman tells him to
1:02:45call more backup if he has any. While
1:02:48the guy in the suit cries in terror,
1:02:50drooling in fear, the director screams
1:02:52desperately as he stares the executioner
1:02:54right in the eyes. In tears, he accuses
1:02:56Lemon, screaming that the veteran
1:02:58destroyed that nation's entire future.
1:03:00Leaning his face in with a sarcastic
1:03:02smile, Limon asks, "Since when the
1:03:04corrupt guy cares about the country, the
1:03:07hero states with disgust that this whole
1:03:09tragedy was set up purely by the
1:03:10bureaucrats greed." Having no arguments
1:03:12to counter the naked truth, the man
1:03:15shivers with his pupils dilated from
1:03:16fear. Crawling across the asphalt, Jung
1:03:19Su tries to dodge the blame, saying he
1:03:21was only following higher orders. With a
1:03:24suffocating iron grip, the MC grabs the
1:03:26traitor's throat without showing an
1:03:28ounce of mercy. He lifts the scumbag off
1:03:30the ground, asking how he dares to blame
1:03:32others after sacrificing his team,
1:03:34squeezing the man's neck until he runs
1:03:36out of air. Limmon warns that the price
1:03:38to pay will remain exactly the same. The
1:03:40swordsman coldly asks if it was the
1:03:42leader of the infinite guild who planned
1:03:44this ambush. A mystical spark flashes
1:03:46across the warrior's vision, suggesting
1:03:49there is something even more sinister at
1:03:51play. He questions if the oneeyed
1:03:53creature is devouring the director's
1:03:54mind from behind the shadows. Choking
1:03:56for air, the traitor stutters, having
1:03:59absolutely no idea what that accusation
1:04:01even means. Realizing the man's genuine
1:04:03ignorance, Limon lets out a cold murmur
1:04:06and concludes his judgment. Throwing the
1:04:08guy violently against the ground, he
1:04:10states that the mastermind's identity
1:04:12does not matter anymore. The veteran
1:04:14coldly swears that hunting down everyone
1:04:16involved and taking them out one by one
1:04:18is enough. Coughing up blood and rubbing
1:04:20his wounded neck, the director
1:04:22desperately begs for the old man's
1:04:24mercy. Weeping in agony, he promises to
1:04:26spill every secret he knows if the
1:04:28master spares his life. Desperate, the
1:04:30coward calls Limon uncle and reminds him
1:04:33he was practically raised on the
1:04:34swordsman's shoulders. He pleads to the
1:04:36sacred bond with his family, begging for
1:04:38the past they shared together without
1:04:40hesitating for a single millisecond.
1:04:43Lemons blade comes crashing down with
1:04:45definitive fury upon the traitor.
1:04:46Silence returns to the avenue as the
1:04:49lifeless body of the bureaucrat slumps
1:04:51over his own blood. Old memories show
1:04:53the director's grandfather commenting
1:04:54that the swordsman would live a long,
1:04:56lonely life. The old soldier promised
1:04:58that his family would serve and protect
1:05:00the hero for endless generations. With
1:05:02sadness in his eyes, Limon regrets that
1:05:05such a noble promise did not even last a
1:05:07hundred years. The freezing wind blows
1:05:09ashes around as the hero turns his back
1:05:11on the traitor's corpse and leaves the
1:05:13place. Suddenly, a dark twisted goo
1:05:15starts sprouting from the motionless
1:05:17body of one of the soldiers. Shadowy
1:05:19freaks with glowing red eyes crawl out
1:05:21of the dead on the battlefield. Looking
1:05:23over his shoulder in pure annoyance, the
1:05:25swordsman grumbles that those pests are
1:05:27unbearable. A sinister horde of astral
1:05:29entities rises in the darkness. Showing
1:05:32the true face of the gods, the MC
1:05:34finally understands the reason those
1:05:36parasitic constellations came out of
1:05:37hiding. He recalls the distant day when
1:05:39he was on the brink of passing away
1:05:41amidst terrible wounds. In that critical
1:05:43moment, several cosmic entities tried to
1:05:46force a divine pact upon him. The
1:05:48heavenly messages demanded the humans
1:05:50immediate submission to grant him new
1:05:51life without even waiting for consent.
1:05:54The superior beings tried to enslave him
1:05:56with borrowed powers, but the warrior
1:05:58just gritted his bloody teeth and kept
1:06:00his answer completely unchanged. A flash
1:06:02of a sword tore through the skies in the
1:06:04past exactly as it does now in the
1:06:06present. Unleashing a crushing blow, the
1:06:08swordsman slices the cosmic entity in
1:06:10half without fearing any gods. With the
1:06:13unshakable resolve of a true master,
1:06:15Limon proudly declares that he rejects
1:06:17the contract, standing tall against the
1:06:19darkness filled with crimson eyes.
1:06:21Limmon refuses any tie with astral
1:06:23beings. Energy fragments fade softly
1:06:26into the night breeze while he holds his
1:06:28firm stance. Spectral faces roar with
1:06:30fury, seeing a mere mortal reject
1:06:32heaven's blessing with such disdain,
1:06:34gripping the hilt with unshakable
1:06:36strength, the master reinforces that his
1:06:38destiny belongs only to him. Challenging
1:06:40the heavenly horde without hesitating,
1:06:43he tells any unsatisfied entity to step
1:06:45up and fight. With a look sharp as a
1:06:47razor, the hero warns he will slice them
1:06:49all up again if they dare try anything.
1:06:52Overcome by wrath, the monstrous
1:06:54presences charge ravenously, trying to
1:06:56swallow the insulent warrior. A
1:06:58devastating storm of white slashes tears
1:07:00through the air, shredding the cosmic
1:07:02shadows in seconds. The freaks turn to
1:07:04dust as the swordsman sheathes his blade
1:07:06with absolute coldness and calm. Looking
1:07:09up, Limon finds the fight way too easy
1:07:11and concludes he only faced empty
1:07:13avatars, taking heavy steps across the
1:07:15ruined asphalt. He approaches the
1:07:18motionless body of his assistant. The
1:07:20veteran's expression tightens into a
1:07:21silent grief as he looks at the young
1:07:23woman who lost her life among the ruins.
1:07:25Bathed by the freezing moonlight, the MC
1:07:28apologizes for the tragic outcome,
1:07:30carefully resting his hand on her chest.
1:07:32He regrets not being able to let her
1:07:34rest in peace just yet. Covering his
1:07:36partner with his white cape, the hero
1:07:38asks for her patience until every guilty
1:07:40one falls. Tiny glowing embers of blood
1:07:43and gunpowder rise to the sky. As the
1:07:45atmosphere around them starts to change.
1:07:47Suddenly, the bright blue sphere that
1:07:50belonged to the girl begins to pulse
1:07:51powerfully under the fabric. A radiant
1:07:53whirlwind of mystical energy erupts from
1:07:55the ground, catching the swordsman
1:07:57completely by surprise. Shining
1:07:59celestial feathers begin to fall around
1:08:01Lemon like a magical silent rain. A
1:08:04majestic blue light phoenix flaps its
1:08:06wings and rises to the heavens in a
1:08:08display of divine power. The veteran
1:08:10gazes at the legendary creature,
1:08:12jaw-dropped, marveling at the magnitude
1:08:14of that sight. The mystical bird lets
1:08:16out a resonant song that purifies the
1:08:18environment and fills the space with
1:08:20warmth. Watching the feathers float down
1:08:22in a spiral, the hero understands the
1:08:25meaning behind that miracle. A genuine
1:08:27smile appears on the master's face.
1:08:29finding the assistant's willpower truly
1:08:31unbelievable, he jokes, saying she
1:08:33managed to be loud and flashy, even in
1:08:35her final goodbye. In another remote
1:08:37part of the city, armed men stand guard
1:08:40outside the Infinite Guild's hideout.
1:08:42The soldiers chat casually, mentioning
1:08:44that the extermination mission downtown
1:08:46must be going well. One of the guards
1:08:48feels bad about Nakin's fate, who was
1:08:50condemned just for working with the
1:08:52master. They joke around saying she
1:08:54won't be lonely because soon they will
1:08:56get rid of all the locked up orphans
1:08:58huddled in the corner of the cold cell.
1:09:00The little girl softly calls for her
1:09:02sister Nakyong while crying. She
1:09:04remembers the affection with which the
1:09:05young woman took care of everyone and
1:09:07wonders if she will never see her again.
1:09:09Trembling with fear and cold, the little
1:09:12girl asks why something so terrible is
1:09:14happening to them. Thick tears roll down
1:09:16her face as she wonders the reason for
1:09:18so much injustice. Hiding her face
1:09:20between her bruised knees, she cries,
1:09:22repeating over and over that the kids
1:09:24did nothing wrong. Her tears drip
1:09:26endlessly onto the dusty floor, crying
1:09:28out for the return of their missing
1:09:30protector. Despair squeezes the chests
1:09:32of the little prisoners, begging for
1:09:34help in their dark captivity. Through
1:09:36suffocating sobs, the girl pleads with
1:09:38all her might for someone to come save
1:09:40them from there. Suddenly, a deafening
1:09:42crash blows open the entrance, and a
1:09:44guard's voice echoes in pure panic. The
1:09:47little girl's eyes go wide in fear as
1:09:49the jailer's screams of agony echo from
1:09:51outside. The massive brute guard is
1:09:53thrown violently against the wall and
1:09:55collapses knocked out on the floor. An
1:09:57imposing presence appears at the door,
1:10:00murmuring with disgust that those
1:10:01cowards are worse than trash. Standing
1:10:03at the cell entrance, Lemon states with
1:10:05contempt that scum of that kind do not
1:10:08even deserve his sword. Counting the
1:10:09little ones one by one, the swordsman
1:10:12confirms that all 23 are in one piece.
1:10:14Even terrified and shaking, the little
1:10:16girl opens her arms to try to defend the
1:10:18smaller ones behind her. The hero
1:10:20watches the little one's bravery with
1:10:22emotion as she refuses to back down from
1:10:24the apparent danger. Approaching slowly
1:10:27down the hallway, he asks in a gentle
1:10:29tone if she is protecting the others,
1:10:31the girl shrinks back in fear of the
1:10:32bloody stranger, sobbing without knowing
1:10:35what to expect from him, but the warrior
1:10:37just places his large hand with extreme
1:10:39care on the little girl's hair, kneeling
1:10:41down to her eye level. Lemon comments
1:10:43with a warm smile that she looks just
1:10:45like Nakyong. He jokes about the
1:10:47assistant's glare and the child asks
1:10:50with shining eyes if he knows her.
1:10:52Softening his voice with tenderness, the
1:10:54swordsman proudly confirms that he was
1:10:56her great partner. Limon wipes the
1:10:57girl's tears away carefully and assures
1:11:00her that the nightmare has finally come
1:11:02to an end. Holding her little face with
1:11:04solemn affection, the veteran promises
1:11:06he will take care of all of them from
1:11:08now on. He takes on the commitment of
1:11:10protecting each child in
1:11:11Nakyyouong<unk>s place to honor her
1:11:12memory. The girl's defenses crumble in
1:11:14relief, and she cries convulsively out
1:11:17of pure emotion and gratitude. Throwing
1:11:19herself into the hero's arms, she hugs
1:11:21him tightly while the other children
1:11:23approach safely. A sense of peace and
1:11:25duty fulfilled warms the man's heart as
1:11:27he feels that innocent embrace. Guild
1:11:29reinforcements arrive at the hideout and
1:11:31panic when they see that all the cells
1:11:33are completely empty. An underground
1:11:34passage open on the floor reveals the
1:11:36escape route used by the swordmaster.
1:11:39Hiding in an old phone booth, Lemon
1:11:41waits while the answering machine picks
1:11:42up. The veteran slowly recites the
1:11:44secret code about the sleeping dragon
1:11:46ascending to the heavens. On the other
1:11:48end of the line, a surprised voice asks
1:11:51who the guy is using such an old
1:11:52password. Limon tells the clerk to shut
1:11:55his mouth and lets the princess know
1:11:56that the swordsman just lost his
1:11:58government job. The shiny facade of the
1:12:00Grand Leviathan Hotel stands tall in the
1:12:03center of the metropolis. The
1:12:04swordmaster arrives at the entrance of
1:12:06the luxury building, personally
1:12:07escorting all the children. As they walk
1:12:09into the quiet lobby, a polite and
1:12:12solemn greeting echoes through the
1:12:13golden hall. Manager Yain gives an
1:12:15elegant bow in front of the group.
1:12:17Formally introducing himself as their
1:12:19host. Lemon demands to be taken straight
1:12:21to the black dragon princess, warning
1:12:24that the little ones are coming with
1:12:25him. In a respectful tone, the butler
1:12:27explains that only the hero can go up
1:12:29and asks to leave the youth in his care,
1:12:32releasing a dangerous aura into the
1:12:34room. The veteran asks if they plan to
1:12:36use the kids as hostages, veteran Yain
1:12:38brushes off the suspicion serenely,
1:12:41assuring him he does not need to worry
1:12:42about a thing. He emphasizes that their
1:12:44stay is to guarantee a peaceful talk and
1:12:47that the hotel would never stoop so low.
1:12:49The mood gets icy when the manager warns
1:12:51he will not be able to escort him to his
1:12:53lady if the distrust persists. The
1:12:55swordsman locks eyes with the butler,
1:12:57measuring every heartbeat of that
1:12:59martial arts master. Holding his weapon
1:13:01tightly, the MC quickly calculates the
1:13:03risks of that tricky choice. The little
1:13:05ones start crying, scared by the
1:13:08tension, but Lemon sweetly asks them to
1:13:10calm down. Noticing the clear trauma in
1:13:12the orphan's eyes. The warrior decides
1:13:14to put their comfort first. Dropping his
1:13:17hostile stance, he agrees to the
1:13:19condition just so he will not scare the
1:13:20children any further. The manager thanks
1:13:22him for his understanding with another
1:13:24bow and points the way to the private
1:13:26elevator. Taking firm steps toward the
1:13:28hallway, the hero makes a point of
1:13:30leaving a final warning hanging in the
1:13:32air. Walking past the host, Lemon tells
1:13:35him to drop the ridiculous act because
1:13:37that performance is not fooling him. He
1:13:39warns with cutting coldness that his
1:13:41patience for little games has completely
1:13:42run out. Feeling a suffocating chill on
1:13:45the back of his neck, Yoan silently
1:13:47fears that the princess made a mistake
1:13:48in her choice. Watching the metal doors
1:13:50close, the man prays that this boldness
1:13:53will not doom the clan. In the dark
1:13:55elevator, the warrior remembers that
1:13:57bringing a wounded dragon into the
1:13:59faction's lair is pure madness. In the
1:14:01luxury penthouse, Lie Ching Yu looks out
1:14:04into the dark knight dressed in her
1:14:05elegant black cloak. Cracking a half
1:14:07smile on her lips, she comments to
1:14:09herself that it is going to be quite a
1:14:11long night. Turning around with natural
1:14:13grace, the princess welcomes the man she
1:14:15had been anxiously waiting for. Stepping
1:14:17out of the elevator with calm steps, the
1:14:19swordsman gives a dry and direct answer
1:14:21to the greeting. Sitting face to face in
1:14:23a massive hall, two living legends kick
1:14:26off their long- awaited meeting. The
1:14:28butler pours fine tea into cups on the
1:14:30table. Keeping up his usual polite
1:14:32posture, observing the hero from the
1:14:34corner of his eye, the servant notices
1:14:36an obvious blood lust radiating from the
1:14:38veteran's body. Gulping hard, Yoan
1:14:40swears to himself that he will give his
1:14:42own life to protect the young noble
1:14:44there. Breaking the heavy silence in the
1:14:46room, Limon politely says thanks for
1:14:48taking in the orphans. The princess
1:14:50replies nicely, saying that taking care
1:14:52of the little ones was the absolute
1:14:54minimum courtesy she could offer him.
1:14:56She guarantees that the Black Dragon
1:14:57clan will take care of every single one
1:14:59of them with absolute safety and no
1:15:02restrictions. Showing concern, the noble
1:15:04suggests the master take a hot bath and
1:15:06rest after the long battle. Cutting off
1:15:08the girl's kindness, the swordsman
1:15:10demands an honest answer before getting
1:15:12any rest. Staring at her with piercing
1:15:14eyes, Lemon states that she already knew
1:15:17everything that would happen to him
1:15:18today. The princess holds his gaze
1:15:20without wavering while he brings up the
1:15:22betrayal orchestrated by the state
1:15:24itself. The hero remembers the
1:15:26unbearable pain of taking the life of
1:15:27his most precious companion with his own
1:15:29hands. He coldly states that he has
1:15:31already wiped out every single traitor
1:15:33who set up that dirty ambush against
1:15:35him. Grinding his teeth in hatred, the
1:15:37veteran warns he will not hesitate to
1:15:39turn the entire world into his enemy.
1:15:41The hot tea ripples inside the fine cup
1:15:43as Lemon's overwhelming pressure shakes
1:15:46the entire room. Leaning forward, the
1:15:48swordsman asks once again if she still
1:15:50plans to marry him, Lie Ching Yu
1:15:52confirms that her decision remains firm,
1:15:54but makes a point of asking a very
1:15:56important question. The princess asks
1:15:58what he plans to do once he has all of
1:16:00the clan's massive power completely at
1:16:02his disposal. With a mocking laugh, the
1:16:04hero fires the question back, reminding
1:16:07her that she never even revealed her own
1:16:08intentions. The noble just flashes a
1:16:11serene face, keeping her graceful and
1:16:13deeply mysterious posture intact. She
1:16:15calmly reaffirms that her only wish
1:16:17right from the start was to have him as
1:16:19her loyal battle companion. A heavy fog
1:16:22of pure murderous intent starts to
1:16:23condense over the swordsman's broad
1:16:25shoulders. Unable to withstand such
1:16:27pentup energy, the fine china shatters
1:16:30into tiny pieces on the coffee table.
1:16:32Lemon warns in an icy tone for her to
1:16:34immediately stop with her cheap and
1:16:35insulent word games. The maid in the
1:16:37hall shivers and freezes in pure terror,
1:16:40feeling the massive blood lust radiating
1:16:42from the veteran. The princess grips the
1:16:44fabric of her dress with her fingers
1:16:45while the master reinforces that his
1:16:47patience has dried up. Keeping her
1:16:49composure with a piercing look, she says
1:16:51this outofcontrol attitude does not suit
1:16:53him at all. Rising from her seat, the
1:16:55young woman asks why the living legend
1:16:57is growling like a wounded beast. The
1:16:59bitter words hit the swordsman right on
1:17:01the mark, making his gaze waiver for a
1:17:03split second. Bearing his teeth in a
1:17:05fierce smile, he warns he will lay his
1:17:08cards on the table if she is so
1:17:09desperate to know. He declares he will
1:17:11shamelessly use all the power and
1:17:13infinite riches of the Black Dragon
1:17:15clan. The hero swears to topple monarchs
1:17:17and rulers to avenge the assistants
1:17:19build blood without sparing a single
1:17:21soul. With eyes flashing with deadly
1:17:23flames, he tells the princess to choose
1:17:26her next words very carefully. He
1:17:28threatens that if he has to draw his
1:17:30steel in there, no clan member will
1:17:32leave that hotel breathing. Terrified by
1:17:34the absurd hostility, the assistant
1:17:36thinks the legendary swordsman has gone
1:17:38crazy from pure spite. Reaching for her
1:17:40holster, she concludes that bringing the
1:17:42master was a grave mistake and decides
1:17:45to step in to stop him with a single
1:17:47glaring severe look. The clan leader
1:17:49expressly orders her guard to fall back
1:17:51immediately. The woman freezes
1:17:53instantly, gulping hard at her
1:17:55sovereigns direct and unquestionable
1:17:56command, turning her attention back to
1:17:58the warrior in front of her. Li Ching Yu
1:18:01drops a comment loaded with deep regret.
1:18:03Standing tall with an icy stare, the
1:18:06princess openly declares that that
1:18:07answer was deeply disappointing. Lemon
1:18:09raises his head, baffled and furious,
1:18:12unable to understand how she had the
1:18:14nerve to call him disappointing. Pacing
1:18:16with a steady rhythm across the marble
1:18:18floor, she claims that the master they
1:18:20knew was different. She brings up the
1:18:22legend who swung his blade for humanity
1:18:24and who always stood back up to save the
1:18:26people because she has so much
1:18:28admiration for the hero's image. She
1:18:30says she finds it pathetic to see him
1:18:32reduced to such blind rage. The noble
1:18:34criticizes the veteran for letting
1:18:36himself be blinded by revenge just
1:18:38because he lost a single subordinate. In
1:18:40a sudden outburst of violent wrath, the
1:18:42swordsman throws the rest of the dishes
1:18:44against the hall wall. The maid screams
1:18:46the princess's name in despair,
1:18:48terrified that the man will completely
1:18:49lose control. In an instant, Lemon
1:18:52corners the girl against the glass pane,
1:18:54shattering the armored window with a
1:18:56strike. Face tof face with the noble,
1:18:58the hero asks how an ancient traitor has
1:19:00the nerve to try and lecture him on
1:19:02morals. Pressing his hand against the
1:19:04cracked glass, the master promises to
1:19:06grant her the end she seems to want so
1:19:08much. Reaching out his relentless
1:19:10fingers toward the young woman's neck,
1:19:12he tells the princess to regret her
1:19:13boldness. Cornered by the lethal intent
1:19:16choking the room, Lee Ching Yu bites her
1:19:18lip and clenches her teeth in tension.
1:19:20On the living room floor, the assistant
1:19:22can barely breathe, completely paralyzed
1:19:24by that oppressive energy. Even the
1:19:26experienced manager, Yaan, bows down
1:19:28under the suffocating gravity released
1:19:30by the veteran. Shiny teardrops start
1:19:32falling in silence, breaking the deadly
1:19:35tension inside that room. Lemon
1:19:36hesitates in surprise when he hears the
1:19:38princess sincerely apologize for the
1:19:40rude way she spoke. crying for real in
1:19:42front of the hero. She confesses she
1:19:44understands the pain of losing someone
1:19:46dear all too well. The young woman says
1:19:48she comprehends the bitter grief of
1:19:50being betrayed by the very world he
1:19:52always swore to protect. Looking into
1:19:54his eyes with pure compassion, she
1:19:56claims from the bottom of her soul that
1:19:58she feels deep pity for his state. The
1:20:00hero remembers the unbearable pain of
1:20:02taking the life of his most precious
1:20:04companion with his own hands. He coldly
1:20:06states that he has already wiped out
1:20:08every single traitor who set up that
1:20:09dirty ambush against him. Grinding his
1:20:12teeth in hatred, the veteran warns he
1:20:14will not hesitate to turn the entire
1:20:16world into his enemy. The hot tea
1:20:18ripples inside the fine cup as Lemon's
1:20:20overwhelming pressure shakes the entire
1:20:22room. Leaning forward, the swordsman
1:20:24asks once again if she still plans to
1:20:26marry him. Lie Ching Yu confirms that
1:20:28her decision remains firm, but makes a
1:20:30point of asking a very important
1:20:32question. The princess asks what he
1:20:34plans to do once he has all of the
1:20:35clan's massive power completely at his
1:20:38disposal. With a mocking laugh, the hero
1:20:40fires the question back, reminding her
1:20:42that she never even revealed her own
1:20:44intentions. The noble just flashes a
1:20:46serene face, keeping her graceful and
1:20:48deeply mysterious posture intact. She
1:20:51calmly reaffirms that her only wish
1:20:52right from the start was to have him as
1:20:54her loyal battle companion. A heavy fog
1:20:57of pure murderous intent starts to
1:20:59condense over the swordsman's broad
1:21:00shoulders. Unable to withstand such
1:21:02pentup energy, the fine china shatters
1:21:05into tiny pieces on the coffee table.
1:21:07Lemon warns in an icy tone for her to
1:21:09immediately stop with her cheap and
1:21:11insolent word games. The maid in the
1:21:13hall shivers and freezes in pure terror,
1:21:15feeling the massive bloodlust radiating
1:21:17from the veteran. The princess grips the
1:21:19fabric of her dress with her fingers
1:21:21while the master reinforces that his
1:21:23patience has dried up. Keeping her
1:21:24composure with a piercing look, she says
1:21:26this outofcontrol attitude does not suit
1:21:29him at all. Rising from her seat, the
1:21:31young woman asks why the living legend
1:21:33is growling like a wounded beast. The
1:21:35bitter words hit the swordsman right on
1:21:37the mark, making his gaze waver for a
1:21:39split second. Memories from the ancient
1:21:41past invade the hero's mind, bringing
1:21:43back the voice of his childhood master.
1:21:45Back in those ancient times, his tutor
1:21:48used to call him the star of heavenly
1:21:50carnage, covered in enemy blood. The old
1:21:52man said he would turn into a
1:21:53bloodthirsty demon, destined to bring
1:21:56total ruin to the world. However, the
1:21:58master wisely noted that no one is
1:22:00forced to follow the cruel destiny they
1:22:02were born with. He invited the little
1:22:03boy to become his official disciple to
1:22:06break away from that curse once and for
1:22:07all. The mentor's callous hand reached
1:22:09out to the child, offering a new path of
1:22:12honor and duty. In the present, a soft
1:22:14and delicate hand touches Limon's face,
1:22:17pulling him out of that suffocating
1:22:19trance. The warrior stares into the
1:22:20princess's compassionate red eyes,
1:22:22feeling the gentle warmth of that touch.
1:22:25Holding her hand against his cheek,
1:22:26Limon says the young woman's real name
1:22:28with immense gratitude. He thanks her
1:22:30sincerely, saying that thanks to her, he
1:22:33was able to remember the true reason he
1:22:35wields the sword. Lee Ching Yu simply
1:22:37whispers the hero's title
1:22:38affectionately, moved to see the
1:22:40humanity returning to the man. The
1:22:42swordsman remembers with nostalgia that
1:22:43there was a kind young woman who always
1:22:45admired him and followed his steps. The
1:22:47radiant image of Yunakyouong appears in
1:22:50his thoughts, holding her leader sword
1:22:52with pride and affection. She used to
1:22:54say she wanted to become a beacon of
1:22:55hope for the people just like he always
1:22:58was. The veteran admits that the
1:23:00assistant was naive and stubborn, but
1:23:02had a pure and unshakable sense of
1:23:04justice. She was the kind of selfless
1:23:06person who would not think twice before
1:23:07giving her own life to save innocents.
1:23:10His memories show the girl's constant
1:23:11worry for the little orphans she took
1:23:13care of in the city. Remembering
1:23:14Nakyyouong<unk>s sacrifice with the
1:23:16detonator, Limon recognizes she was a
1:23:18much better person than he was if he
1:23:20turned into an executioner, blinded by
1:23:22hatred and revenge. The assistant would
1:23:24never rest in peace. He promises he will
1:23:27not abandon his duty as a swordmaster.
1:23:29But he will also not let the guilty go
1:23:31unpunished. The hero points out that the
1:23:33real mastermind behind this dirty
1:23:35business is Lie Chongi, the leader of
1:23:37the powerful infinite guild. He warns
1:23:39that marrying him will turn all the
1:23:41powerful figures in the country into
1:23:42mortal enemies of the dragon clan. Lie
1:23:45Ching Yu listens closely to every
1:23:46warning, keeping her hand on her chest
1:23:48without showing the slightest sign of
1:23:50backing down. The young princess simply
1:23:52stands by her decision with an
1:23:54unshakable calmness that surprises the
1:23:56veteran. Squeezing the swordsman's hands
1:23:58firmly and affectionately, she spells it
1:24:00out loud and clear that she accepts the
1:24:02marriage. The noble puts all the
1:24:04resources, wealth, and influence of the
1:24:06Black Dragon clan at the disposal of his
1:24:08cause. She declares that Limon's enemies
1:24:11will be her clan's enemies until death
1:24:13parts them forever. The young woman sets
1:24:15just one single condition before sealing
1:24:17the deal. Leaving the swordsman quite
1:24:19intrigued, solemnly intertwining her
1:24:21delicate fingers with his, she looks
1:24:23deeply into the master's golden eyes.
1:24:25The princess humbly asks that no matter
1:24:28what happens, the great warrior promises
1:24:30to never abandon her. Leman reflects
1:24:32that he cannot decipher that woman's
1:24:34riddles, nor understand all of her
1:24:36intentions. Despite the mystery, he
1:24:38clearly notices that her affection and
1:24:40concern for him are totally real.
1:24:42Trusting the princess's heart, the last
1:24:44swordmaster seals the promise holding
1:24:46his fiance's hand. He assures her with a
1:24:48determined voice that he will never
1:24:50leave her behind. Taking on the
1:24:52responsibility of that bond, the hero
1:24:54swears this oath is eternal and
1:24:56unbreakable. Promising unconditional
1:24:58loyalty in the face of destiny, he
1:25:00consecrates the sacred pact on his own
1:25:02blade. Honoring the immortal title of
1:25:04swordmaster. Later on, hot water pours
1:25:07heavily from the shower, washing away
1:25:09the remains of that bloody battle, the
1:25:11warrior leans his arm against the tiles
1:25:13amid the thick steam, letting the water
1:25:15run down his scarred body. Lemon lets
1:25:17out a long sigh of builtup exhaustion.
1:25:20Trying to relieve the tension of so many
1:25:22recent losses. The soft squeak of the
1:25:24glass door opening breaks the silence in
1:25:26the warm, steamy bathroom. Drying his
1:25:28white hair with a towel, he freezes when
1:25:30he comes face to face with the princess
1:25:32standing right in front of him. Totally
1:25:34dazed and without clothes, the hero's
1:25:36eyes go wide at that bizarre scene. He
1:25:38stutters asking what she is doing there.
1:25:40But the young woman calmly answers she
1:25:42came to help him with his personal bath.
1:25:44Outraged by the absurdity, he questions
1:25:47why the Supreme Clan leader of all
1:25:49people would do a service like that.
1:25:50With blushing cheeks, Lie Ching Yu
1:25:52argues that it is a bride's natural duty
1:25:54to care for her future husband. Limon
1:25:56almost loses his mind and fires back,
1:25:59reminding her they have not even had the
1:26:00wedding ceremony yet. She jokes, asking
1:26:03if he prefers to be called darling,
1:26:04sweetie, or maybe older brother. Losing
1:26:07his patience, the swordsman tosses the
1:26:09towel and tells the girl to drop the
1:26:11clean clothes and leave right now.
1:26:13Getting dressed alone, the man concludes
1:26:15that this woman is way too unpredictable
1:26:18and defies all of his logic. He wonders
1:26:20if the marriage is real or if it is just
1:26:22the noble's excuse to secure his help in
1:26:24the future. Adjusting the black shirt
1:26:26over his ripped abs, the MC refocuses on
1:26:29his main mission. Putting on his
1:26:31imposing cape, he lets the princess know
1:26:33he will step out for a moment to take
1:26:35care of a serious matter. Holding the
1:26:37leader's sharp sword in her hands, Lee
1:26:39Ching Yu curiously asks where he intends
1:26:41to go now. The veteran wields his blade
1:26:44and warns that he will make a public
1:26:45invitation that the monarch will never
1:26:47be able to refuse. Minutes later, a
1:26:50special press conference with the
1:26:51nation's president starts live on
1:26:53television. Leman storms the palace and
1:26:55slams his giant sword into the
1:26:56presidential desk, terrifying the head
1:26:58of state. Speaking to the cameras, he
1:27:01announces he took the president hostage
1:27:03and exposes the infinite guild's dirty
1:27:05secrets. He tells Lie Chungi to stop
1:27:07hiding like a coward and show up for a
1:27:09showdown by midnight. If the leader
1:27:11fails to show up, the heads of all the
1:27:13corrupt figures in the country will roll
1:27:15one by one in the square. The warning is
1:27:18broadcast on national television,
1:27:20decreeing that the supreme ruler's life
1:27:22depends on this duel. In the backseat of
1:27:24the car, boss Park goes into total panic
1:27:26watching the bold kidnapping on the
1:27:28screen. The subordinate stutters
1:27:30desperately, not understanding how the
1:27:32team watching the hotel allowed such a
1:27:34stunt. The man sweats cold in the deadly
1:27:36silence that takes over the inside of
1:27:38the board's luxury vehicle. adjusting
1:27:40his glasses with terrifying calmness,
1:27:42Lie Chongi grits his teeth, outraged by
1:27:45that old man's audacity, crushing the
1:27:47object he was holding in his hands, the
1:27:49monarch demands an immediate explanation
1:27:51for that humiliation. Park reports that
1:27:53the attack must have had highlevel
1:27:55cooperation from the masters of the
1:27:57Leviathan Hotel. Chungi angrily
1:27:59concludes that the swordmaster and the
1:28:01Black Dragon clan have finally formed an
1:28:03alliance. The monarch's violent aura
1:28:05explodes into purple flames, cracking
1:28:07the cars windows with pure rage. The
1:28:09secretary shakes from head to toe.
1:28:11Realizing this is the first time he has
1:28:13seen his boss so furious. Taking a deep
1:28:16breath to control his anger, Chungi
1:28:18orders the immediate withdrawal of all
1:28:20spies from the hotel. The leader orders
1:28:22the troops to pull back and stand by,
1:28:24making his subordinate question the
1:28:25sudden decision. Staring at Park with
1:28:27empty, threatening eyes, the guild
1:28:29master asks if the man failed to
1:28:31understand the order, placing his heavy
1:28:33hand on the assistant's shoulder. Chungi
1:28:36coldly warns him not to disappoint him
1:28:37again. Terrified by the implied death
1:28:39threat, the adviser simply lowers his
1:28:42head and agrees to carry out the order.
1:28:44Stepping out of the vehicle, the
1:28:46infinite monarch decides to accept the
1:28:47invite to teach them the price of
1:28:49challenging his throne. Meanwhile, in
1:28:51the luxurious presidential hall, Lemon
1:28:54carelessly eats a bowl of ramen at the
1:28:56table. Chewing the meal with a huge
1:28:57appetite, he completely ignores the
1:29:00danger of the situation he created in
1:29:01the country. The swordsman praises the
1:29:03taste of the food and mockingly asks if
1:29:06the president has any secret recipe.
1:29:08President Hanjonguk sweats cold from
1:29:10fear, warning that the hero committed an
1:29:12unforgivable act of treason. The ruler
1:29:14insists that a mere human without skills
1:29:16will never defeat the strongest hunter
1:29:18in the country. Lemon drinks the broth
1:29:20to the last drop while the hostage begs
1:29:22him to drop his guard and ask the
1:29:24monarch for forgiveness. Slamming the
1:29:26empty bowl hard on the table, the
1:29:28veteran tells the man to shut his mouth
1:29:30so he does not ruin his ramen. Lemon
1:29:32fires back, saying they were the ones
1:29:33who turned him into a traitor and points
1:29:36out that he should be the one asking
1:29:37questions. The hero stares at the
1:29:39terrified president, wanting to know
1:29:41where they got the idea that he would
1:29:42lose to Chungi. He finds it strange how
1:29:45the ruler and the late director had so
1:29:47much blind faith in the rival guild's
1:29:49leader. The swordsman warns that if they
1:29:51set up this dirty trick, thinking he was
1:29:53weak for living a quiet life, they made
1:29:55a mistake. Standing up imposingly, the
1:29:58master tells the hostage to open his
1:29:59eyes wide to see who they picked to
1:30:01fight with. The president sweats cold,
1:30:03thinking the veteran lost his mind, but
1:30:06prays to be rescued at any second.
1:30:08Suddenly, Limon feels a brutal magical
1:30:10vibration and comments that their
1:30:12visitor has already sent his regards.
1:30:14The warrior tells the head of state to
1:30:15turn around if he wants to survive the
1:30:17impact that is about to crash down
1:30:19there. A violent purple flash tears
1:30:21through the palace ceiling, blowing the
1:30:23structure into hundreds of pieces. As
1:30:25the smoke settles, heavy footsteps
1:30:27announce the invader's graceful descent
1:30:29through the air. The infinite monarch
1:30:31appears flawless in his light suit,
1:30:33fixing his tie as if nothing had
1:30:35happened. Without any prior warning, a
1:30:37sharp, lightning fast slice of energy
1:30:39clashes in the air between the two of
1:30:41them, raising a magical octagonal
1:30:43barrier. Chungi blocks the fierce blast
1:30:45unleashed by the hero's blade. The
1:30:47strike's pressure slices the wind just
1:30:49millimeters from the monarch's face,
1:30:51shattering his shield with a crack,
1:30:53activating mystical wings for free
1:30:55flight. The guild leader jumps backward,
1:30:58dodging the deadly advance. Multiple
1:31:00magic circles start spinning around the
1:31:02villain's body to manifest his legendary
1:31:04arsenal. Dozens of mystical spears and
1:31:06swords appear in the sky, pointed
1:31:08straight at the last swordmaster. A
1:31:10torrential rain of glowing projectiles
1:31:12plummets at high speed, blowing up
1:31:14everything around Lemon. The veteran
1:31:16parries the magical storm with absurd
1:31:18agility, planting his boots firmly into
1:31:20the dirt ground, his golden eyes shine
1:31:22murderously through the dust.
1:31:24Anticipating the enemy's next move, the
1:31:26hunter fires a devastating torrent of
1:31:28magical flames to burn his opponent
1:31:30alive. Keeping up his usual arrogance,
1:31:32Chungi watches the sea of fire,
1:31:34believing he has settled the score.
1:31:36Suddenly, the burning flames are split
1:31:38in half with shocking ease, tearing
1:31:40through the heat curtain at blinding
1:31:41speed. The swordsman appears face tof
1:31:43face with the monarch, relying on
1:31:45spatial transfer at the very last
1:31:47millisecond. The leader teleports
1:31:49himself high up, landing firmly, Lemon
1:31:52finds the absurd amount of different
1:31:53skills the opponent has quite strange,
1:31:56looking up at the sky with obvious
1:31:57boredom. The hero grumbles that the
1:32:00monarch's fighting style is annoying.
1:32:02Adjusting his collar in midair, Chungi
1:32:04thanks him with fake politeness for
1:32:06calling his greetings boring. He
1:32:07comments he would be embarrassed if
1:32:09humanity's legendary protector fell to
1:32:11such a simple attack. Landing on the
1:32:13ground with aristocratic elegance, the
1:32:15player formally introduces himself as
1:32:17the infinite monarch. With a sarcastic
1:32:20half smile, Lemon mocks him, saying, "It
1:32:22is a surprise the big boss showed up
1:32:24alone." Chungi compares the fight to
1:32:26using a meat cleaver to slaughter a
1:32:27chicken, but says he came out of
1:32:29consideration. The hunter states he
1:32:31answered the call out of respect for the
1:32:33old hero and tells him to consider it an
1:32:35honor. Hearing so much builtup
1:32:37arrogance, the swordsman simply smacks
1:32:39his lips in a silent display of mockery.
1:32:41Unable to hold back the joke, Lemon
1:32:44throws his head back and starts laughing
1:32:45right in the opponent's face. The guild
1:32:47leader frowns in annoyance, asking what
1:32:50the heck is so funny at a time like
1:32:51this. The veteran finds it comical to
1:32:53see that the monarch says the exact same
1:32:56pompous lines the director used. Limon
1:32:58adds that spouting grand titles just to
1:33:00sound important is something a silly
1:33:02child would do. He warns that political
1:33:04ranks and fame mean absolutely nothing
1:33:06against a swordmaster's sharp blade. The
1:33:08hero's eyes burn with fury as he warns
1:33:11that this meeting is only meant to
1:33:12collect a blood debt. He promises to
1:33:14avenge Nakyong's sacrifice, but the
1:33:17rival plays dumb, saying he knows
1:33:19nothing about it. The suited man insists
1:33:21he offered respect and courtesy,
1:33:23accusing the veteran of being rude.
1:33:25Showing his true greedy face, Chungi
1:33:27activates a weapon swap to crush the
1:33:29man's audacity, a sacred sword wrapped
1:33:31in mystical chains appears in his right
1:33:33hand with a respplendant glow. He coats
1:33:35himself completely in a shining gold
1:33:37armor. Showing off all the power he has
1:33:40accumulated in the world, the hunter
1:33:41rants that Lemon blatantly stole the
1:33:43clan princess that he intended to take
1:33:45for himself. wielding the legendary
1:33:47blade are indendict. The monarch
1:33:49promises to punish the warrior to set an
1:33:51example for everyone. The monarch swears
1:33:53he will humiliate and destroy even the
1:33:55legendary swordsmanship the old man
1:33:57brags so much about. He promises to use
1:33:59the art of the sword itself to crush the
1:34:01veteran and steal his ancient
1:34:03techniques. Limon finds it funny how the
1:34:05brat has the nerve to want to draw a
1:34:07sword precisely against the true
1:34:08swordmaster. The hero asks if the
1:34:10spoiled kid traveled all the way there
1:34:12just to throw a tantrum over things that
1:34:14do not even belong to him. Tension
1:34:16explodes into the air as the two
1:34:18opponents measure each other's strength
1:34:19before charging into the clash. Drawing
1:34:21his steel with surgical precision, the
1:34:24master warns the kid that he is 1,000
1:34:26years too early to face him. The monarch
1:34:28replies with disdain that they will see
1:34:30in practice if the legend truly lives up
1:34:32to its fame. Charging forward in a
1:34:34furious dash, the Golden Warrior
1:34:36unleashes the first slashing attack with
1:34:38fierce intensity. The clash on the floor
1:34:40shatters the concrete into pieces with
1:34:42the colossal violence of the swift
1:34:44assault. The blades cross in a massive
1:34:46roar of metal, sending incandescent
1:34:48sparks flying across the arena. A
1:34:50devastating whirlwind of cutting wind
1:34:52opens up around the combatants right in
1:34:54the middle of the destroyed courtyard.
1:34:56The continuous friction between the two
1:34:58steels releases a blinding light while
1:35:00neither side yields a single millimeter.
1:35:02Dozens of ultra fast strikes collide
1:35:04every second, painting a perilous ballet
1:35:07of thrusts and parries, moving his body
1:35:09with flawless mastery. Lemon parries the
1:35:12sacred sword and clears the way for a
1:35:14counterattack. Chungi reacts on pure
1:35:16reflex and uses the reinforced guard of
1:35:18his golden armor to stop the slash in
1:35:20midair. Purplish mystical circuits light
1:35:23up over the villain's armored chest
1:35:24plate, boosting his physical strength.
1:35:26Unfazed by the mystical reinforcement,
1:35:29the veteran tears through the protective
1:35:30barrier with another crisp blade strike.
1:35:33Studying the opponent's combat pattern,
1:35:35Lemon notices something peculiar in his
1:35:38adversar stance. Electrical sparks
1:35:40crackle around the golden breastplate as
1:35:42the monarch tries to push the swordsman
1:35:44away. A massive shock wave detonates at
1:35:46the point of contact, forcefully
1:35:48separating the two warriors. Taking
1:35:50advantage of the recoil, Chungi leaps in
1:35:52a descending arc, unloading his entire
1:35:54weight into an aerial assault. Lemon
1:35:56dodges effortlessly and mocks him,
1:35:59calling the monarch a cheap little thief
1:36:01who only steals other people's
1:36:02techniques. Adjusting his grip, the
1:36:05suitwearing man arrogantly complains
1:36:06about the vulgar vocabulary used by the
1:36:09old hero. The veteran shoots back,
1:36:11saying he recognized the styles of the
1:36:13six harmonies in Primal Chaos. In an
1:36:15instant, he states with certainty that
1:36:17the system merely copies ready-made
1:36:18techniques without the user mastering
1:36:20their true essence. The monarch openly
1:36:23admits that he possesses the absolute
1:36:24power of replication to steal any
1:36:26ability. He arrogantly claims that Limon
1:36:29is not fighting one man, but thousands
1:36:31of warriors accumulated within him with
1:36:33a tone that sends shivers down the
1:36:35spine. The swordsman questions why such
1:36:37a supposedly grand being stooped so low.
1:36:40He brings up the cowardly blackmail
1:36:42imposed on Nakyyouong to force her to
1:36:44betray her captain like that. The
1:36:45cowardice of kidnapping defenseless
1:36:47children from an orphanage is brought to
1:36:49light to confront the false monarch.
1:36:51With his teeth clenched in pure anger,
1:36:53Limon asks if the almighty one needed to
1:36:55sink that low just to defeat him. The
1:36:57guild commander retorts in confusion,
1:37:00stating that it is the first time he has
1:37:01heard anything about this matter. Limon
1:37:03narrows his suspicious gaze, surprised
1:37:06to hear the rival's seemingly genuine
1:37:07denial. The villain confesses that he
1:37:09outsourced the dirty work to a
1:37:11subordinate and never cared about the
1:37:13details. The swordsman's face is covered
1:37:15in a dark fury upon realizing the
1:37:17absolute disregard of that arrogant man.
1:37:19Drawing his blade with relentless
1:37:21coldness, Lemon warns that he will carve
1:37:23the truth out of his mouth after slicing
1:37:25him up. The armored hunter scoffs,
1:37:27asking if a washed up old man still has
1:37:29the luxury of bluffing in combat.
1:37:31Raising his sacred sword with grandeur,
1:37:34the monarch swears he will knock all the
1:37:36bravado out of that swordsman. In an
1:37:38advance imperceptible to ordinary eyes,
1:37:40the master appears falling from above
1:37:42with a blistering vertical strike.
1:37:44Chungi's pupils dilate in dread as he
1:37:46realizes the overwhelming speed at which
1:37:48the distance was closed. Blocking in
1:37:50pure desperation, the monarch lets out a
1:37:53muffled groan under the crushing weight
1:37:54of the white blade. Attacking
1:37:56relentlessly with top tier
1:37:57swordsmanship, Lemon makes the rival
1:37:59wonder if that was teleportation.
1:38:01breaking into a cold sweat. The guild
1:38:04leader terrifiedly notices that the
1:38:05veteran closed the gap with just one
1:38:07single physical step. All of the system
1:38:09sword skills are activated in a chain
1:38:11reaction in an attempt to contain the
1:38:13relentless offensive. In total shock,
1:38:16the villain watches every single one of
1:38:17his magical techniques be surgically
1:38:19dismantled by the adversary. The MC
1:38:21warns that he has already faced every
1:38:23single one of those styles the kid
1:38:25proudly shows off in the past. He
1:38:27declares with the utmost naturalness
1:38:29that he has already defeated all the
1:38:30original creators of those arts. Panic
1:38:32takes over the monarch's eyes as he
1:38:34realizes the abyssal difference in
1:38:36experience between them. A crushing
1:38:38impact hits the golden armor dead on,
1:38:40launching the sovereign of hunters
1:38:42across the courtyard with a mocking
1:38:43little smile. The hero comments that the
1:38:46trick was lame and pretends to be
1:38:48surprised that he managed to block it.
1:38:50Breathing with extreme difficulty amidst
1:38:52magical sparks, the man tries to recover
1:38:54from the brutal damage. Staring at his
1:38:56own trembling hands in the crater, the
1:38:59infinite monarch terrifiedly asks
1:39:00himself if he is afraid. Furious at
1:39:02finding himself cornered, he summons his
1:39:05ultimate magic circles and curses to try
1:39:07and turn the tide. The infinite monarch
1:39:09unleashes magical chains, a meteor
1:39:12shower, and a fatal toxin all at once
1:39:14against the hero. Lemon cuts down every
1:39:16single spell in midair with surgical
1:39:18precision, making the monarch tremble in
1:39:21absolute dread. The sovereign of hunters
1:39:23refuses to accept the fear of an
1:39:25ordinary human and burns with anger at
1:39:27himself. He summons dark spikes from the
1:39:29ground to try and pierce the swordsman
1:39:31from behind at high speed. Multiple
1:39:33white slashes streak through the gloom,
1:39:35shattering the sharp spikes into dozens
1:39:37of pieces. In the center of the dense
1:39:39dust that settles, the veteran remains
1:39:41standing without suffering a single
1:39:43scratch. His golden eyes spark intensely
1:39:45in the shadows, locked on the arrogant
1:39:47figure of the false sovereign ahead.
1:39:49Feeling the weight of that overwhelming
1:39:51presence, Chungi takes a frightened step
1:39:53back while cold sweat runs down his
1:39:55face. The hunter opens his mouth with no
1:39:57breath in his lungs. Feeling the
1:39:59chilling presence of his own end
1:40:01hovering around his neck, he recalls the
1:40:03hard times when he faced colossal beasts
1:40:05and fought desperately for survival.
1:40:07Taking another unsteady step backward,
1:40:09the guild leader's armored boot betrays
1:40:11his evident panic. Raising his blade
1:40:14coldly, Lyman mockingly questions if the
1:40:16great monarch intends to run away from
1:40:18the fight. In a lightning fast dash, the
1:40:21hero's sharp steel destroys the
1:40:22villain's golden breastplate and slices
1:40:25his chest right down the middle.
1:40:26Stripped of his shining armor, the
1:40:28monarch falls to his knees on the
1:40:30ground, spitting red and breathing
1:40:32through the pain. The veteran makes an
1:40:34ironic remark about the empty promise of
1:40:36surpassing him with swordsmanship and
1:40:37mocks his rivals deplorable state. The
1:40:40hunter grinds his teeth in pure rage at
1:40:42being accused of running away out of
1:40:43fear of losing his life to the white
1:40:45blade. Lemon rubs it in his face that
1:40:47thieves of borrowed power always run
1:40:49away scared when the tide turns against
1:40:51them, gripping the hilt of his broken
1:40:53weapon. The villain is revolted at being
1:40:55reduced to a generic fifth rate hunter.
1:40:57The master solemnly warns that the next
1:40:59cut will be final if the young man
1:41:01insists on trying to humiliate him.
1:41:03Swallowing his own wounded pride, the
1:41:05supreme leader of the infinite guild
1:41:07grinds his teeth in total silence. He
1:41:09lowers his head before the crushing and
1:41:11unquestionable strength of that man who
1:41:13uses absolutely no magic. Slowly
1:41:16catching his breath, Chungi bitterly
1:41:18admits that he underestimated the
1:41:19veteran and miscalculated everything. He
1:41:22acknowledges Lemon as an admirable
1:41:24warrior and decides to drop the arrogant
1:41:26monarch act for good. The man declares
1:41:28that he will go back to fighting like a
1:41:30hungry challenger to face him as an
1:41:31equal. Limon notices the drastic shift
1:41:34in his opponent's posture and concludes
1:41:36that the real battle begins right now.
1:41:38The hunter system emits an audible alert
1:41:40warning that the experience against the
1:41:42target has reached the ideal level. A
1:41:44violet glow bursts in the monarch's
1:41:46pupils, revealing the preparation for
1:41:48his ultimate copying technique. The
1:41:50blades clash with brutality, generating
1:41:53a wave of sparks that sets the air
1:41:54around the fighters ablaze, firmly
1:41:56locking the enemy's steel, Lemon
1:41:58sarcastically mocks the ability of that
1:42:00skill thief. The system window confirms
1:42:02that the monarch has just assimilated
1:42:04the MC himself's own sword technique.
1:42:06The veteran spins his white blade with
1:42:08extreme agility to deflect the copied
1:42:11strike with full force. The hunter
1:42:13sequence of attacks presses on without
1:42:14pause, mimicking the winding strikes of
1:42:17a furious dragon, Lemon proves in
1:42:19practice that the adversary was truly
1:42:21capable of reproducing the movements of
1:42:22his swordsmanship. Seeing the battle
1:42:24through the swordsman's perception,
1:42:26Chungi is mesmerized by the sublime
1:42:28vision he obtained. He begins to
1:42:30anticipate every breath and every muscle
1:42:32twitch of the veteran before the blows
1:42:34even fall. The hunter praises
1:42:35swordsmanship as a divine art capable of
1:42:37cutting away even the slightest
1:42:39probability of defeat. It becomes clear
1:42:41to the monarch how an ordinary managed
1:42:43to reign supreme using nothing but a
1:42:45steel blade. The two warriors exchange
1:42:47devastating thrusts, mirroring the same
1:42:49legendary technique at high speed. The
1:42:52veteran narrows his eyelids with
1:42:53analytical attention. Seeing the hidden
1:42:55flaws in that imperfect copy, Chungi
1:42:58admits he would have been decapitated on
1:42:59the spot if he were not using Limon's
1:43:01own swordsmanship. Intoxicated by his
1:43:04own arrogance, the villain gives thanks
1:43:06for the duel, claiming that the stolen
1:43:08swordsmanship has made him invincible. A
1:43:10deafening shock wave tears through the
1:43:12air. As the two blades meet again with
1:43:14blind fury, pressing the edge of the
1:43:16steel with ferocity, the two opponents
1:43:18lock eyes just centimeters apart. The
1:43:20rival cheers loudly, saying that he is
1:43:22now much closer to reaching the throne
1:43:24of a true deity. Limon replies with pure
1:43:27scorn, stating that a cheap thief's
1:43:29imitation will never surpass the
1:43:30creator. Resorting to physical strength
1:43:32spells in his fists, the monarch forces
1:43:35Limon's sword to try and throw him off
1:43:37balance. He dashes forward at maximum
1:43:39acceleration. Boasting about possessing
1:43:42magical powers that the hero will never
1:43:44be able to have. Appearing behind him in
1:43:46a fraction of a second, the aggressor
1:43:48delivers a fatal slash aiming to end the
1:43:50duel. The adversary shouts that by
1:43:52executing the same technique reinforced
1:43:54by arcane spells, his victory is
1:43:56inevitable. Before he can finish his
1:43:58triumphant sentence. A deep gash rips
1:44:01across the villain's chest, splashing
1:44:03the ground. Turning his chin with cold
1:44:05mockery, Lemon asks what on earth the
1:44:07kid was just blabbering about. With his
1:44:09blade glowing in sky blue, the MC
1:44:11authoritatively asks who the heck he
1:44:13thinks he is surpassing. Using instant
1:44:15healing magic to close the wound, Chungi
1:44:18accuses the hero of hiding secret
1:44:20forces. The swordsman retorts that he
1:44:22hides nothing and that the rival's
1:44:24short-sightedness is the only thing to
1:44:26blame for not seeing the obvious.
1:44:28Looking for a quick way out, the monarch
1:44:30activates his precognition skill to its
1:44:32maximum limit to read the future.
1:44:34Thousands of lemon silhouettes fill the
1:44:36man's mind, attacking simultaneously
1:44:38from all directions. The hunter turns
1:44:40pale with dread upon seeing that endless
1:44:42torrent of attacks unleashed in a
1:44:44fraction of a second. Hardening his skin
1:44:46with defensive magic, the hunter notices
1:44:48that the master uses a method designed
1:44:50to nullify his own art. Accelerating his
1:44:52body to lightning speed, the monarch
1:44:55tries to escape the impact line of the
1:44:57counterattack. Managing to block the
1:44:58blade with his shoulder. He celebrates
1:45:01upon seeing the system decipher the
1:45:02secrets of that strike. Chungi boasts
1:45:05saying that even the technique designed
1:45:06to counter his sword has become his
1:45:08property. The mystical interface
1:45:10confirms the assimilation and the
1:45:12invader returns the attack against the
1:45:14master with blind fury. Facing the
1:45:16assault that mimics his own technique,
1:45:18Lemon keeps his guard relaxed without
1:45:20flinching a single millimeter. Slicing
1:45:22the air with superior speed, Lemon
1:45:24sharply warns that the rival still has
1:45:26not understood a single thing. Far away
1:45:29at the Leviathan Hotel, the porcelain
1:45:31cup cracks in Lie Ching Yu<unk>s hands,
1:45:34spilling the hot liquid. The assistant
1:45:36approaches, worried about what happened,
1:45:38but the noble woman calmly replies that
1:45:40everything is under control. Holding the
1:45:42broken shards, the young woman comments
1:45:44that Lemon's greatness overflows any
1:45:46limited container. The young servant
1:45:48Chiao hesitantly asks if the princess
1:45:50truly believes in the hero's victory
1:45:52over the monarch. The experienced Yoin
1:45:54rebukes the subordinates doubt,
1:45:56reminding him that the youth does not
1:45:58know the living legend. The butler
1:46:00points out that it is understandable to
1:46:01hesitate since the young ones have never
1:46:04seen the dragon hunter in action. The
1:46:06older members of the clan keep in their
1:46:07memory the dread of that blade that
1:46:09almost wiped out their sect in the past.
1:46:11The princess breaks into a serene smile,
1:46:14stating that the ruler will discover who
1:46:15the true infinite sovereign is. That
1:46:18glory belongs solely to the master of
1:46:19the sword, who at this exact moment
1:46:22strikes the rival in midair. The monarch
1:46:24spits from the impact in shock,
1:46:26realizing that the attack he just
1:46:27endured has already evolved to another
1:46:29level. The magical interface flags an
1:46:31incompatibility and creates an
1:46:33alternative version of the technique as
1:46:35the weapons clash, landing another
1:46:37precise blow. Lmen mocks the
1:46:39sluggishness with which the hunter tries
1:46:41to assimilate his technique. Hit by
1:46:43another brutal impact, the monarch is
1:46:45startled to see that the master devises
1:46:47new forms mid combat, locking blades
1:46:49with relentless force. The veteran
1:46:51bluntly states that this deduction is
1:46:53completely wrong. With the recoil of the
1:46:55shockwave, the villain desperately asks
1:46:58himself if the swordsman is actually not
1:47:00creating anything new. Using
1:47:01teleportation to retreat, the opponent
1:47:04cannot understand the origin of the
1:47:05variations the system keeps reading.
1:47:07Predicting the exact spot of the magical
1:47:09materialization, Lemon catches up to the
1:47:12rival and mocks him, saying that trick
1:47:14is a cliche. The hero recalls that he
1:47:17has already defeated countless spell
1:47:18users and tells the fool to look into
1:47:20the eyes of the one punishing him. He
1:47:22asks if the spoiled brat even tried to
1:47:24understand the soul of the art or the
1:47:27reason why he uses only one hand.
1:47:29Unloading a reign of swift blows, Lemon
1:47:31teaches him that seeing swordsmanship as
1:47:33a mere skill is utter foolishness.
1:47:35Parrying the strikes with extreme
1:47:37difficulty, the hunter finally begins to
1:47:40understand the magnitude of that power.
1:47:42He realizes in terror that the veteran's
1:47:44sword is not a data packet programmed to
1:47:46be replicated. Countless copy warnings
1:47:48flood the villain's vision as he tries
1:47:50to decode the endless variations. The
1:47:52hero's technique carries the weight of
1:47:54centuries of battles and pain
1:47:55accumulated on his long and lonely
1:47:57journey. The magical interface begins to
1:47:59glitch in the face of the flood of data.
1:48:01While the leader acknowledges his own
1:48:03arrogance, the young man concludes that
1:48:05anyone who never sought to understand
1:48:06the soul of the sword will never be
1:48:08capable of truly wielding it. Feeling
1:48:10the weight of the humiliation, Chungi
1:48:12admits that his arrogant vessel is far
1:48:14too small for this legend. The system
1:48:16screen goes into a total meltdown,
1:48:19triggering a critical error, stating
1:48:20that the target possesses no skills.
1:48:22Raising the sword with both hands under
1:48:24the open sky, Lemon channels the
1:48:27ultimate power of the master of the
1:48:28sword. Battered and with his defenses
1:48:30down, the infinite monarch gazes at the
1:48:33scene and lets out a sigh of pure
1:48:35relief. Crimson drops run down the
1:48:37warrior's chin, who for the first time
1:48:39in his life smiles with genuine
1:48:41satisfaction. Observing the boy's
1:48:43deplorable state, the veteran comments
1:48:45that he is broken, but seems to be
1:48:47enjoying it. The boy replies that he has
1:48:49stripped himself of all the heavy
1:48:51obligations he carried. Finally feeling
1:48:53light and free without empty titles of
1:48:55monarch or guilds to manage, he feels he
1:48:58has rediscovered his essence as a
1:49:00fighter, he reles the memories of his
1:49:01youth, a time when he faced superior
1:49:04monsters without fearing his own end.
1:49:06With his eyes burning with renewed
1:49:07determination, Chungi swears to
1:49:09challenge the infinite swordsman until
1:49:11the end of his days. Chi promises to
1:49:14keep evolving until he reaches that
1:49:16infinity and becomes the strongest in
1:49:18the world. The swordsman smiles with a
1:49:20laid-back attitude, remarking that it
1:49:22has been a long time since he saw
1:49:23someone with so much grit. Limon praises
1:49:26the young man's pure ambition, while the
1:49:28monarch activates dozens of bodily
1:49:29skills simultaneously. The veteran notes
1:49:32that the rival does not seem like the
1:49:33type who would kidnap children. While
1:49:35the young man's body begins to break
1:49:37down, it becomes clear to the hero that
1:49:39there are sinister forces manipulating
1:49:41the hunter from the shadows of the
1:49:42system. With a sharp gleam in his golden
1:49:45eyes, Lemon finally understands the
1:49:47outside interference in that duel.
1:49:49Gigantic reddish eyes open in the
1:49:51clouds, revealing the vile presence of
1:49:53parasitic constellations. Resting his
1:49:55sword on the dirt floor, the monarch
1:49:57tries to stay on his feet amidst the
1:49:59unbearable pain. The swordsman realizes
1:50:02that the entities are desperate enough
1:50:03to attempt a direct intervention in the
1:50:05physical plane. The system announces
1:50:07that the guardian constellation is
1:50:09interfering with reality out of fear of
1:50:11losing its favorite pawn. An entity
1:50:13called the observer of all reflected
1:50:15things proposes a new forced pack to its
1:50:17lackey. Clenching his teeth with
1:50:19contained anticipation, Lemon watches to
1:50:22see what the young hunter's moral choice
1:50:23will be. The cosmic monstrosity promises
1:50:26overwhelming and absolute powers if the
1:50:28mortal accepts its total possession. The
1:50:30voice of the system echoes, demanding to
1:50:32know if he accepts the descent of that
1:50:34alien deity into his flesh. Purplish
1:50:36flames wrap around the leader's extended
1:50:38arm, drawing the dark energy into his
1:50:41body. In a swift and decisive dash, the
1:50:43swordsman moves to intercept the ritual
1:50:45before the worst happens. To everyone's
1:50:47surprise, Chungi clenches his fist and
1:50:50crushes the mystical flames. Rejecting
1:50:52the pact from the heavens, the veteran
1:50:54halts his strike just a few centimeters
1:50:56away from the rival. Surprised by the
1:50:58moral fiber of that opponent, taking
1:51:00firm steps on the stones, the boy states
1:51:03that this place is his personal stage to
1:51:05overcome his limits. He proudly declares
1:51:07that he will not borrow power from
1:51:09anyone to complete his own challenge. A
1:51:11smile of genuine respect forms on the
1:51:13hero's face in the presence of that
1:51:14warrior's dignity. Furious at the
1:51:16servant's refusal, the magical
1:51:18manifestation of the system begins to
1:51:20hiss in violent static. The system warns
1:51:22that the constellation has decided to
1:51:24invade and possess the boy's body by
1:51:26force against his will. Dark,
1:51:28suffocating tendrils pierce Chungi's
1:51:30flesh, forcing the creature to take
1:51:32control of his limbs. The swordsman
1:51:34reacts instantly, charging forward to
1:51:37intervene against the cheating cosmic
1:51:38abomination. The ancient entity bellows
1:51:41and tries to crush the boy's
1:51:42consciousness in a forced and merciless
1:51:44ritual. Resisting with every fiber of
1:51:46his body, the monarch furiously shouts
1:51:48that he does not need that freak's help.
1:51:50The dark mass swallows the hunter
1:51:52silhouette in a terrifying roar of
1:51:54spiritual possession, watching the
1:51:56gruesome mutation reach its completion.
1:51:58Limon maintains the calm posture of an
1:52:00experienced predator. The swordsman's
1:52:02size and resignation, noting that the
1:52:04gods always act in the same cowardly
1:52:06way. He points out that beings who offer
1:52:09free power always hide the worst
1:52:11intentions behind the sherad. In the
1:52:12midst of the dark sludge, the young man
1:52:15tries to utter his last words before
1:52:16losing control. The deformed body
1:52:18staggers upward, insisting on
1:52:21challenging the hero before being
1:52:22completely taken over. A massive wave of
1:52:24evil energy explodes on the ground,
1:52:27transforming the boy into a gigantic
1:52:29monster. The mystical interface warns
1:52:31that the contractor's human body is on
1:52:33the verge of total collapse. Trapped in
1:52:35the monstrous shell, the hunter sheds
1:52:37silent tears in the face of the
1:52:39excruciating pain. Wielding his blade,
1:52:42Lemon laments that such a worthy
1:52:43opponent was corrupted in this way. The
1:52:45beast attacks with unbridled violence,
1:52:48unleashing crazed strikes to shred the
1:52:50swordsmen. Dodging the colossal attacks,
1:52:52the hero acknowledges that the young man
1:52:54would also hate to have the duel
1:52:56interrupted. With solemn respect for his
1:52:58rivals fighting spirit, the master
1:53:00decides to grant him his final rest.
1:53:02Positioning the blade vertically, he
1:53:04promises to display the absolute
1:53:06pinnacle of the true art of the sword.
1:53:08The ancient beast roars in fury.
1:53:10Charging in a straight line with all its
1:53:12malice and fierce intensity. The veteran
1:53:14begins the invocation of the ultimate
1:53:16technique of the dragon and demon
1:53:17vanquishing sword. He recites with
1:53:19ancient somnimity that all the evil of
1:53:22the earth falls like dew from the tip of
1:53:24his blade, drawing a perfect white ark
1:53:26in the air. Lemon delivers the most
1:53:28formidable cut of his entire life. A
1:53:30colossal beam of light splits the cosmic
1:53:32creature in half. Shattering the deity's
1:53:35body. Sheathing his weapon, he warns the
1:53:37entities of the heavens to avert their
1:53:39eyes immediately. The constellation's
1:53:41eye bleeds in the firmament, suffering
1:53:43real damage to its original form in the
1:53:45astral plane. The entity goes into a
1:53:47state of shock and panic as Limon orders
1:53:49them to never cross his path again. A
1:53:51forced disconnection ends the cosmic
1:53:53event, forcing the terrified creature to
1:53:56retreat into the void. The last remnants
1:53:58of cosmic energy fade into the air,
1:54:00returning silence to that battlefield.
1:54:02The hero knows they retreat in silence
1:54:04because they know he is the only being
1:54:06capable of wounding deities. With the
1:54:08dust finally settled, Chungi lies
1:54:10unconscious on the ground while pigeons
1:54:12land around him. Unceremoniously, the
1:54:14veteran wakes the boy up with a weak
1:54:16kick, telling him to get up from the
1:54:18dirt, coughing up dust and clutching his
1:54:20side. The young hunter is surprised to
1:54:22realize he is still breathing after that
1:54:24brutal strike. Looking at the hero with
1:54:26faint breaths, Chungi asks why his life
1:54:29was not taken right there. sitting
1:54:31casually next to him. Lemon lets him
1:54:33know he spared his life to confirm a
1:54:35vital piece of information. The
1:54:36monarch's jaw drops as he realizes the
1:54:39man carved up a cosmic deity with
1:54:41nothing but ordinary steel. He asks why
1:54:43someone with such absolute power never
1:54:45tried to rule the entire world. The hero
1:54:47finds the question silly and replies
1:54:49with disarming simplicity that he is
1:54:52just an ordinary human being. He
1:54:54reflects that using strength to
1:54:55subjugate nations and cause tragedies is
1:54:58a surefire path to moral ruin. The
1:55:00veteran points out that he always worked
1:55:02hard to never become a tyrant who
1:55:03destroys the world out of mere boredom.
1:55:05The sincere words strike deep into the
1:55:07young man's soul, leaving him deep in
1:55:10thought regarding that noble stance. He
1:55:12sarcastically points out that this same
1:55:14man took the president hostage and
1:55:15showed off his power on national
1:55:17television. Lemon shoots back, saying he
1:55:20never accepted being a doormat and only
1:55:22put on that circus to attract the ones
1:55:24he needed to find. Cutting the small
1:55:26talk right then and there. The master of
1:55:28the sword assumes an extremely serious
1:55:30expression. He rests his sword on the
1:55:32ground and warns with ultimate authority
1:55:34that from now on he is the one asking
1:55:37questions. The veteran demands precise
1:55:39answers and warns the kid not to even
1:55:41dream of playing dumb or lying. He
1:55:43coldly states that the hunter's honesty
1:55:45will determine whether he walks out of
1:55:46that courtyard alive. On the outskirts
1:55:48of the Leviathan Hotel, guild soldiers
1:55:51revolt against the order to blindly
1:55:53invade the building. The members beg for
1:55:55the misguided mission to be cancelled,
1:55:57but Director Park grinds his teeth in
1:55:59fury, manifesting a terrifying snake
1:56:01aura. The traitor tells all his men to
1:56:03shut their mouths. He activates a mind
1:56:06control skill to force his subordinates
1:56:07into believing his lies. With their eyes
1:56:10glazed over by magic, the hunters march
1:56:12forward, determined to strike down
1:56:14anyone to capture the princess. A black
1:56:16cat watches from the shadows while the
1:56:18crooked director runs desperately to
1:56:19clean up his messes. He deludes himself
1:56:21into thinking that kidnapping the rival
1:56:23clan's noble woman will save his neck
1:56:25before the infinite monarch. On the
1:56:27hotel terrace, Lee Chingu flashes a
1:56:30sharp smile as she notices the arrival
1:56:32of intruders on the property. She finds
1:56:34the surprise visit from armed guests for
1:56:36whom she never sent any invitation.
1:56:38Quite amusing, dozens of mercenaries
1:56:40storm the luxurious corridors of the
1:56:42building, smashing doors and windows.
1:56:44The princess mockingly comments that
1:56:46those bold invaders must have lost their
1:56:48way home. She coldly orders her elite
1:56:50guard to send all the invaders straight
1:56:52back to where they came from. The young
1:56:54woman tells her elite enforcers to teach
1:56:56the intruders some manners with the
1:56:58utmost politeness and violence. A
1:57:00slashing volley hits the guild's troops
1:57:02dead on before they can take another
1:57:03step, executing the creeping void
1:57:05swordsmanship. The princess's warriors
1:57:08slice through the enemy vanguard. One of
1:57:10the invasion officers gets hit in the
1:57:12face and is left bewildered by the
1:57:13security guard's speed. The attackers
1:57:15panic when they realize that mere humans
1:57:17without player powers are so incredibly
1:57:19strong. Butler Yoin appears at high
1:57:22speed, delivering open palm strikes that
1:57:24shatter their defenses. The clan veteran
1:57:26tosses the invaders across the hall,
1:57:28mocking that this does not even deserve
1:57:30to be called a battle. The one-sided
1:57:32clash turns the hotel lobby into a sea
1:57:34of defeated and disarmed men. In
1:57:36desperation, a survivor hastily opens an
1:57:39escape portal while swearing revenge
1:57:41against the hotel. The guard asks for
1:57:43permission to take down the fugitive,
1:57:45but the princess tells them to let him
1:57:47run without worry. The noble woman
1:57:49reminds them that the current priority
1:57:50is to clean up the mess and organize the
1:57:52lobby for her guest. She gazes at the
1:57:54night horizon with serenity. Knowing
1:57:57exactly who is about to return. Under
1:57:59the yellow lights of the street lamps,
1:58:01the great swordsman calmly walks back to
1:58:03the hotel. Upon arriving at the gates,
1:58:05the hero is welcomed by a warm and
1:58:07affectionate greeting from the princess.
1:58:09Liing Yu flashes a radiant smile before
1:58:12the warrior, confessing that she was
1:58:14anxiously awaiting his return. Looking
1:58:16at the young woman under the soft light
1:58:18filtering through the leaves, Limmon
1:58:19asks if she really needed to wait
1:58:21outside, she jokes that every husband is
1:58:23happy to be welcomed by his fianceé,
1:58:26making Limon feel a bit awkward. The
1:58:28swordsman notes that she never doubted
1:58:29his victory, and the young lady confirms
1:58:32it with utter conviction. The princess
1:58:34proudly and unwaveringly concludes that
1:58:36there would never be the slightest
1:58:37chance of the master of the sword facing
1:58:39defeat. The hunter claims he will keep
1:58:41climbing the steps of power to one day
1:58:43reach Limon's infinite strength. Limon
1:58:45flashes a satisfied half smile,
1:58:47commenting that it had been a long time
1:58:49since he saw a guy with so much grit.
1:58:51Chungi breaks his limits and activates
1:58:53dozens of acceleration spells at the
1:58:55same time for the final clash. A system
1:58:58notification warns of the imminent risk
1:59:00of physical collapse under the weight of
1:59:01so much magic. Watching his rival fall
1:59:04apart, the veteran suspects there is a
1:59:06dark force manipulating the boy.
1:59:08Suddenly, everything makes sense in the
1:59:10swordsman's head, and he realizes who
1:59:12truly set up that entire sham. Dozens of
1:59:15celestial and macob eyes open in the
1:59:17clouds, revealing the presence of divine
1:59:19entities in the sky. Leaning his blade
1:59:21against the ground, the young hunter
1:59:23tries to hold himself up amidst the
1:59:25terrifying pressure crashing down from
1:59:27above. Lemon mockingly asks if the gods
1:59:29intend to intervene directly out of
1:59:31desperation over their defeat. The
1:59:33guardian constellation shatters the
1:59:34barriers of the real world to protect
1:59:36its most valuable pawn on Earth. The
1:59:38cosmic entity proposes a new forced
1:59:40contract to the monarch to take control
1:59:42of his body. The hero clenches his teeth
1:59:45with grim anticipation, eager to see
1:59:47what the boy's final decision will be. A
1:59:49gigantic hand with shadowy claws emerges
1:59:52from the stellar portal, promising
1:59:54overwhelming powers. The celestial
1:59:56message demands total possession of his
1:59:58flesh so that the divine being can
2:00:00descend to the mortal plane. Raising his
2:00:02open hand toward the turbulent clouds,
2:00:04the warrior makes a motion to touch the
2:00:06cosmic light. Anticipating the danger of
2:00:08that vile fusion, the swordsman draws
2:00:10his steel, ready to decapitate the
2:00:13threat. In a gesture of pure rebellion
2:00:15and human pride, the monarch tightly
2:00:17clenches his fist and rejects the
2:00:19celestial pact. Lemon stops his sword's
2:00:21trajectory by a hair. Surprised by his
2:00:24adversar's unexpected attitude. The
2:00:26hunter states that this arena is the
2:00:28sacred place where he came to challenge
2:00:29the true master of the sword, he
2:00:31declares that he will not accept help
2:00:33from gods. As claiming this victory is
2:00:35his exclusive right. The veteran breaks
2:00:37into a genuine smile upon seeing the
2:00:39unshakable dignity reborn in the young
2:00:41man's heart. The parasitic entity rise
2:00:44in pure fury and shock at having its
2:00:46offer rejected by a mere human. Refusing
2:00:48to accept the insulent rejection, the
2:00:51astral monster attempts to forcefully
2:00:52invade and control Chungi's body. Dark,
2:00:55suffocating tendrils pierce the
2:00:57monarch's flesh, who grinds his teeth,
2:00:59fighting against the domination.
2:01:01Realizing the cowardice of the celestial
2:01:03attack, the MC dashes forward in a flash
2:01:05to intervene in the struggle. The entity
2:01:07forces the spiritual possession with
2:01:09roars while the young man screams in
2:01:11extreme agony. Even while suffocated by
2:01:13the oppressive darkness, the warrior
2:01:15roars with all his might that he doesn't
2:01:17need that power. The divine shadow
2:01:19plunges into the boy's flesh, making him
2:01:21scream as his silhouette distorts on the
2:01:23ground. Lemon stops right next to the
2:01:25convulsing body, witnessing the tragedy
2:01:28with calculated coldness. He laments in
2:01:30silence, well aware that higher beings
2:01:32never give anything away for free to
2:01:34anyone. The hero concludes that those
2:01:36who offer miracles while asking for
2:01:38nothing in return always hide the worst
2:01:40intentions behind it all. Barely holding
2:01:42on to his consciousness against the
2:01:44monster. The hunter struggles to mumble
2:01:46the name of the legendary master. With
2:01:48half his face consumed by darkness, the
2:01:50boy begs to be faced as an honorable
2:01:52challenger. The creature's demonic claws
2:01:54thrash wildly, destroying everything
2:01:57around with blind violence. The system
2:01:59confirms that the human's body cannot
2:02:01withstand the divine weight and is
2:02:03beginning to undergo a total collapse.
2:02:05Tears and agony stream from the young
2:02:07man's eyes. Suffering greatly for being
2:02:09unable to stop the abomination,
2:02:11unshathing his sacred steel. The veteran
2:02:13regrets having to put an early end to
2:02:15such a promising rival, the cosmic beast
2:02:17lets out a deafening roar, unleashing a
2:02:20shock wave that shakes the city's sky.
2:02:22The massive jagged M lunges to devour
2:02:24the hero, who understands the
2:02:26interrupted boy's frustration. Holding
2:02:28his blades steady before his eyes, Lemon
2:02:31decides to honor his opponent's dignity
2:02:32with utmost seriousness. The last master
2:02:35of the sword promises to display, as a
2:02:37tribute to him, the absolute pinnacle of
2:02:39the art of the sword. The stellar
2:02:41monster unleashes all its malice and rot
2:02:44in a massive attack of pure darkness.
2:02:46Channeling the ultimate technique of the
2:02:48blade that hunts demons and dragons,
2:02:50Lemon begins the flawless motion. A
2:02:52clear stroke of pure mastery slices
2:02:54through reality, decreeing that evil
2:02:57falls like dew from the tip of the
2:02:58steel. With his back turned to the
2:03:00monstrosity, the hero completes the
2:03:02strike in majestic silence. The colossal
2:03:05form of the entity is split in half in a
2:03:07blinding flash that purifies the entire
2:03:09area. Sheathing his weapon, Lemon
2:03:11commands the gods to pull back their
2:03:13hands and avert their eyes for good. The
2:03:15deity's eye cracks into pieces and the
2:03:17system confirms that the celestial
2:03:19being's original form has been wounded.
2:03:21The entity falls into a state of
2:03:22absolute shock as the warrior warns no
2:03:24god to ever cross his path. The system
2:03:27disconnects the divine force with a
2:03:28critical error. Making the furious gaze
2:03:31retreat into the shadows, defeated and
2:03:33mutilated by the sacred swordsmanship.
2:03:35The beast's spectral soul flees,
2:03:37terrified into the void. Adjusting his
2:03:39glove, Lemon points out that the gods
2:03:41know very well that he is the only man
2:03:43capable of striking them down. Looking
2:03:45at his unconscious rival among the
2:03:47pigeons landing in the square, he
2:03:49decides to wrap things up right there.
2:03:51The veteran delivers a casual kick to
2:03:53the fallen boy, telling the lazy kid to
2:03:55wake up right then, wiping the side of
2:03:57his mouth, the hunter groans in pain as
2:04:00the master informs him that he was still
2:04:01breathing. Breathing with extreme
2:04:03weakness, the defeated leader asks why
2:04:05the hero spared his life. Sitting on the
2:04:08stones, Limon explains that he struck
2:04:10down the intruding monster just to
2:04:12settle a lingering question with him.
2:04:13Astonished to learn that he sliced a
2:04:15cosmic deity, the monarch asks if Limon
2:04:18is truly human. Staring at the clear
2:04:20horizon, the young man wants to know why
2:04:22someone with such power never tried to
2:04:24take over the world. The swordsman finds
2:04:26the foolishness amusing and replies with
2:04:28simplicity that he is merely an ordinary
2:04:31human being. He reflects that wielding
2:04:33unrestrained power over others would
2:04:35only lead to empty massacres and moral
2:04:37corruption. In order not to become a
2:04:39tyrant who destroys nations out of pure
2:04:41boredom, he always made an effort to
2:04:43remain humble. The young hunter listens
2:04:45to those words moved, feeling the weight
2:04:47of the hero's true greatness. He jokes
2:04:49that despite that noble speech, the
2:04:52veteran took the president hostage and
2:04:54flexed his power. Limon retorts that he
2:04:56never accepted being anyone's doormat
2:04:58and only made that scene to draw out his
2:05:00rival. Looking at the bird resting
2:05:02peacefully nearby, the swordsman
2:05:04declares the friendly chat over.
2:05:06Planting his blade firmly into the
2:05:07earth, the hero takes total command and
2:05:10announces that he is the one asking
2:05:12questions now. The master orders the
2:05:14monarch to answer with extreme caution,
2:05:16forbidding any attempt at lying. With a
2:05:18grim tone, Limon warns that the given
2:05:21answers will define how the traitor will
2:05:22be handled. In front of the Leviathan
2:05:24Hotel, armed hunters panic at the sudden
2:05:27order to attack the place. Director Park
2:05:29furiously grinds his teeth at the
2:05:30complaints of the men who fear losing
2:05:32their lives in the invasion. Summoning a
2:05:34magical snake of mind control, the
2:05:36traitor tells everyone to shut up and
2:05:38obey. Using his brainwashing skill, he
2:05:41lies that the invasion was ordered
2:05:42directly by the monarch. Under the
2:05:44trance of hypnosis, the mercenaries
2:05:46march forward, determined to strike down
2:05:48anyone to capture the princess. While a
2:05:50cat watches the commotion, the man tries
2:05:53to convince himself that there is still
2:05:54time to save his neck. Desperate to
2:05:56cover up his failures, Park believes
2:05:58that capturing Liing Yu will erase all
2:06:00his mistakes. On the hotel's penthouse,
2:06:03Lie Ching Yu rests her elegant hand on
2:06:05her chin and notices the arrival of
2:06:07unwanted guests. The princess notes with
2:06:10amusement that strangers dared to show
2:06:12up, even without receiving any
2:06:13invitation. Dozens of armed invaders
2:06:15sprint through the lavish hallways with
2:06:17an unbridled thirst for a clash.
2:06:19Watching the invasion through the
2:06:20monitor, the noble woman ironically
2:06:23suggests that those poor fools lost
2:06:25their way. The clan's elite guard
2:06:26sharpens their combat claws as they
2:06:29receive the direct order to expel the
2:06:30invaders. Masked warriors of the Dragon
2:06:33Society block the path with weapons
2:06:35drawn for a less than friendly
2:06:36reception. In a blinding flash of
2:06:38blades, the hotel's forces intercept the
2:06:41attackers without hesitation. Executing
2:06:43the style of the void sword, the shadows
2:06:45of the black dragon slice through the
2:06:47enemy vanguard. Park is hit in the face
2:06:49by a swift slash and shuddters as he
2:06:51falls back against the wall. The
2:06:53mercenaries panic when they realize that
2:06:55mere humans without player status are so
2:06:57strong. The imposing manager, Yaan,
2:06:59joins the dance of combat with fluid and
2:07:02devastating moves. With crisp
2:07:03bare-handed strikes, the veteran
2:07:05dismantles the aggressors while mocking
2:07:07such weakness. The hallway turns into a
2:07:09one-sided defeat where the guild's
2:07:11troops are torn apart with no chance.
2:07:13Seeing the humiliating defeat, Park
2:07:15leaps into a magic portal, screaming and
2:07:17swearing revenge. The butler tells the
2:07:19guard to let the coward flee, assuring
2:07:21them that his fate is already sealed.
2:07:23Liingu comes down to the hall and orders
2:07:26them to immediately start cleaning up
2:07:27all that mess. A warm glow appears on
2:07:30the princess's face as she anticipates
2:07:32the arrival of her illustrious fiance.
2:07:34Along the quiet nighttime sidewalks,
2:07:36Limon walks back toward the clan's
2:07:38building. The swordsman comes face tof
2:07:40face with the young woman waiting for
2:07:41him at the entrance, who greets him
2:07:43sweetly, flashing a radiant smile in the
2:07:45night breeze. The lady confesses that
2:07:48she was eager for his return. Limon
2:07:50finds the noble woman's attitude amusing
2:07:52and asks if she really had to come all
2:07:54the way to the sidewalk to wait for him.
2:07:56She jokes that every fiance loves a warm
2:07:58welcome and asks if he was pleased with
2:08:00the gesture. The master points out that
2:08:02she seemed absolutely certain he would
2:08:04return safe and sound from that
2:08:06struggle. With unwavering faith in her
2:08:08eyes, the princess states that it is
2:08:10impossible for the great master of the
2:08:12sword to be defeated. Lemon remains
2:08:14silent for a few moments. Staring at the
2:08:16horizon with a deeply serious look,
2:08:18taking firm steps toward her. The
2:08:20swordsman pronounces Lieing's true name
2:08:22with gravity. The veteran thanks her for
2:08:24the help provided, admitting that the
2:08:26young woman's support kept him from
2:08:28faltering in his duty. She smiles,
2:08:30saying that this is the bare minimum for
2:08:32her future husband, but is soon
2:08:34interrupted by the master's rigid
2:08:36posture. With an imposing presence under
2:08:38the night sky, Lemon demands that from
2:08:40now on she speaks only the absolute
2:08:42truth. The hero bluntly asks if the
2:08:44noble woman herself was the one pulling
2:08:46all the strings behind everything. He
2:08:48questions whether the princess and the
2:08:50black dragon clan are the true
2:08:51masterminds of that painful tragedy. The
2:08:54master reinforces that he went to the
2:08:56palace with the sole purpose of
2:08:57collecting a debt against the guilty.
2:08:59Demanding relentless justice against the
2:09:01traitors. He warns that he does not
2:09:02intend to miss the target of his final
2:09:04punishment. He recalls the battle and
2:09:06mentions that after verifying some
2:09:08facts, he noticed that Chungi was just
2:09:11an ignorant puppet. The veteran explains
2:09:13that in every era of the earth, the
2:09:15absolute beings always surpassed the
2:09:17leaders of the previous age. However,
2:09:19the so-called modern monarchs proved to
2:09:22be very weak and fell far below any real
2:09:24expectation. This disturbing
2:09:26inconsistency bothered the master,
2:09:28making him question the entire true
2:09:30reality of this world. He wonders why
2:09:32everyone nowadays treated him like an
2:09:34outdated relic that was good for
2:09:36nothing. The hero asks if this was the
2:09:38result of the monarch's overconfidence
2:09:40or if it was a natural shift of times.
2:09:42He ponders whether the downfall of
2:09:44swordsmen was merely a tragic
2:09:45coincidence born from accumulated bad
2:09:47luck. Rejecting that lame excuse, Limon
2:09:50coldly declares that this whole string
2:09:52of disasters is way too strange. The
2:09:54most logical conclusion is that someone
2:09:56engineered the ruin of the masters of
2:09:58the sword to put the monarchs in power.
2:10:00The MC points out that the Society of
2:10:02the Seven Dragons had the perfect
2:10:04capacity and resources for this Shiraad.
2:10:06This ancient faction was always an
2:10:08expert in dark manipulations and harbors
2:10:10a deadly hostility against him. Staring
2:10:13intensely into the young woman's eyes,
2:10:15Limon bluntly states that she was the
2:10:17mastermind behind this whole setup.
2:10:18Unshathing his silver blade against the
2:10:20lady's chest, he asks if everything was
2:10:23planned to eliminate him for good.
2:10:25Maintaining impressive serenity, the
2:10:27princess simply smiles with her hands
2:10:29clasped under the early morning
2:10:30moonlight. Lumen's expression turns grim
2:10:32as he psychologically prepares himself
2:10:34to take drastic action. The veteran
2:10:36warns that if she truly is the mind
2:10:38behind the tragedy, she will have to pay
2:10:40the price. Suddenly, a swift shadow
2:10:43leaps from the rooftops with a blade
2:10:44drawn. Trying to defend the princess
2:10:46from the attack. The young servant Chow
2:10:49tries to strike the swordsman by
2:10:50surprise to protect his sovereign from
2:10:52any imminent danger. An invisible and
2:10:54overwhelming impact hits the ninja in
2:10:56midair, hurling him violently against
2:10:58the hard floor. Lemon frowns in
2:11:00surprise, noticing that he was not the
2:11:03one who delivered that brutal
2:11:04counterattack on the subordinate. Fallen
2:11:06in the gutter, the henchman staggers.
2:11:09Stunned by the colossal force of the
2:11:10energy that knocked him to the ground.
2:11:12Surrounded by a violent aura, Lee Chingu
2:11:15coldly asks who authorized the servant
2:11:17to raise a sword against her husband.
2:11:18The princess severely reprimands the
2:11:20henchmen, warning that he crossed all
2:11:22boundaries and forgot his own place. She
2:11:25absolutely refuses to hear excuses and
2:11:27orders the wounded warrior to fall back
2:11:29from that area immediately. Trembling in
2:11:31fear before the leader's fury, the young
2:11:33man complies with the order and
2:11:35retreats, clutching his wounded chest in
2:11:37pain. The noble woman apologizes to the
2:11:40hero, justifying that the subordinate is
2:11:42far too stubborn and disobedient in his
2:11:44duties. Lemon doesn't buy the act and
2:11:46irritably asks if she intends to string
2:11:48him along with a cheap theater of
2:11:50submission. She claims she protected her
2:11:52fianceé because it would be awful if he
2:11:54got hurt after promising he would never
2:11:56abandon her. Grinding his teeth in
2:11:58annoyance, the swordsman grudgingly
2:11:59admits that he did indeed seal that
2:12:01sacred oath. However, he coldly asserts
2:12:04that the promise of loyalty does not
2:12:06void the debt left by his friend's
2:12:08passing. The veteran demands that the
2:12:09one responsible own up to her mistakes
2:12:11without excuses and pay the due price
2:12:14for her conspiracy. A subtle smile full
2:12:16of mysteries appears on the princess's
2:12:18lips in the face of the swordsman's
2:12:20merciless demand. To the warrior's
2:12:22surprise, she replies with utter
2:12:24naturalenness that she has not the
2:12:25slightest intention of denying her
2:12:27guilt. The noble woman openly confesses
2:12:29that the mastermind behind this entire
2:12:31plan orchestrated in the world was
2:12:33solely her. Lemon focuses his gaze on
2:12:35her in shock, absorbing the weight of
2:12:37that confession without showing weakness
2:12:39before the noble woman. A silent fury
2:12:41burns in the hero's golden pupils while
2:12:44the woman continues to expose the clan's
2:12:46secrets. She reveals that the sect
2:12:48deliberately built a world that no
2:12:50longer had any need for masters of the
2:12:51sword. The grand goal was to return
2:12:54absolute power to the seven dragons. An
2:12:56ancient dream that Lmon always thwarted
2:12:58with his steel. For centuries, their
2:13:00ancestors tried to figure out how to
2:13:02defeat him in combat, but found nothing
2:13:04but pure despair. It was then that the
2:13:06brilliant idea emerged. If they could
2:13:08not beat him through strength, they
2:13:10simply wouldn't face him in a clash. The
2:13:12clan decided to eliminate Limon's
2:13:14opportunities to act, making his blade
2:13:16completely unnecessary to the people. In
2:13:18the beginning, this strategy seemed like
2:13:20a utopian madness and a mere play on
2:13:22words without real meaning. However, the
2:13:25awakening of the new era and the
2:13:27emergence of the hunters created the
2:13:28perfect setting to execute the plan.
2:13:30That absurd theory finally found the
2:13:32necessary tools to transform into a real
2:13:34project. They created the guild system
2:13:36and inflated the dungeon items to
2:13:38control the entire modern economy.
2:13:40Buying resources for astronomical
2:13:42values, the clan placed the market and
2:13:45the hunters under their total
2:13:46dependence. Through this orchestrated
2:13:48method, they turned the monarchs of this
2:13:50era into humanity's new absolute powers,
2:13:53eliminating threats from the shadows.
2:13:55They forged an artificial peace where
2:13:57the master of the sword lost all
2:13:58purpose. This world peace project
2:14:00succeeded in neutralizing the veteran
2:14:02without the need to cross blades with
2:14:04him. Limon is dumbfounded to hear that
2:14:06old enemies actually took this insane
2:14:08idea of peace to the very end. The
2:14:10princess casually agrees, admitting that
2:14:12the plan was an unprecedented financial
2:14:14madness. Funding this false piece
2:14:16consumed incalculable fortunes of money
2:14:19that the organization could barely
2:14:20sustain. The financial hole was so
2:14:22brutal that it required accounting fraud
2:14:24and stock manipulation to avoid
2:14:26bankruptcy. With unsustainable
2:14:28accumulated losses, most of the clan's
2:14:30members demanded the plan be canceled
2:14:32for good. Only the Black Dragon
2:14:34bloodline refused to give up, taking
2:14:36responsibility for every loss suffered.
2:14:38As a result of this financial sacrifice,
2:14:41the Leviathan Hotel is practically
2:14:43ruined and on the brink of bankruptcy.
2:14:45The swordsmen indignantly asks if they
2:14:47are foolish for risking their own ruin
2:14:48just to try and bury him. He asks why
2:14:51they insisted on this madness instead of
2:14:53simply accepting reality and giving up.
2:14:55The princess clarifies that the goal
2:14:57changed when they realized the real and
2:14:59sinister danger surrounding the hunters.
2:15:01The clan discovered a severe anomaly
2:15:03where certain players undergo mutations
2:15:05and completely lose their own essence.
2:15:07In addition to this frightening
2:15:08metamorphosis, people began to reject
2:15:11and forget the legends of the heroes of
2:15:12the past. Faced with this disturbing
2:15:14evidence, the young woman concluded that
2:15:16the constellations are manipulating the
2:15:18human mind. Lumen admits having serious
2:15:20doubts about this, knowing full well
2:15:22that divine entities never grant favors
2:15:25for free. The MC wonders what price the
2:15:27gods demand. Doubting they use the
2:15:29hunters merely for entertainment. He
2:15:31fears that these astral entities are
2:15:33exacting a much more terrible and costly
2:15:35tribute from society. Standing in deep
2:15:37reflection, the veteran stares into the
2:15:40abyss of that revelation involving the
2:15:42fate of the whole world. The hero asks
2:15:44if the constellations are truly
2:15:45controlling the minds of all the
2:15:47awakened players on Earth. He asks if
2:15:49maintaining world peace merely served as
2:15:51a shield to monitor and contain the
2:15:53entity's advance. Lee Ching Yu firmly
2:15:55confirms that the Black Dragon clan took
2:15:57on the mission of protecting the Earth
2:15:58against those gods. She reveals that it
2:16:01was precisely for this greater cause
2:16:02that she proposed marriage, seeking to
2:16:05keep the hero by her side, the warrior
2:16:07grinds his teeth with extreme force.
2:16:09Feeling a bitter revolt burn in the
2:16:11depths of his conscience. With a dark
2:16:13look, Lemon notes that she has finally
2:16:15confessed what the true terror of her
2:16:16bloodline was, the princess admits they
2:16:19needed him because he was the only
2:16:20living mortal capable of challenging and
2:16:22cutting down the constellations. Even
2:16:24understanding the situation, the
2:16:26swordsman questions what this whole
2:16:28peace plan has to do with Nakyong<unk>s
2:16:30demise. The young noble woman hesitates
2:16:32for a painful moment before uttering the
2:16:34most agonizing truth of this entire
2:16:36journey. She looks him in the eyes and
2:16:38solemnly states that all of it was
2:16:40planned exclusively to safeguard Lmon.
2:16:42The master of the sword freezes in
2:16:43perplexity, absorbing the shock of that
2:16:46revelation which defies his entire
2:16:48understanding. The princess argues that
2:16:50in this era ruled by players, it would
2:16:52be impossible for him to face the
2:16:54heavens alone. The peace plan served to
2:16:56prevent a direct clash between Limon and
2:16:58the warriors manipulated by the
2:16:59constellations. However, the hunters
2:17:01broke free of the clan's reigns as soon
2:17:03as the resources dried up, precipitating
2:17:06urban chaos. She tried to contact the
2:17:08swordsmen in a hurry, but the friction
2:17:10with the infinite monarch derailed the
2:17:12whole operation. Overcome by an
2:17:14uncontrollable fury, Lemon erupts into a
2:17:16deafening yell, telling the princess to
2:17:19shut her mouth for good. Pressing the
2:17:20sharp blade against her throat, he asks
2:17:23if Nakyyouong really had to lose her
2:17:24life over this. With blazing eyes and
2:17:27heavy breathing, the hero curses that
2:17:29insane plan that cost the assistant's
2:17:31life. Lieing Yu doesn't look away and
2:17:33silently agrees that all of it sounds
2:17:35like an unforgivable and cowardly
2:17:37excuse. She admits that the clan messed
2:17:40up badly by pushing the swordsmen away
2:17:42and turning the monarchs into absolute
2:17:44gods of society. The princess
2:17:45acknowledges the recklessness of seeking
2:17:47him out without having the real strength
2:17:49to contain the entity's retaliation.
2:17:51Silent tears bathe the noble woman's
2:17:53face as she vents that they have
2:17:54committed too many sins in the name of
2:17:56peace. The young lady assures him that
2:17:58she will not use the marriage vow they
2:18:00previously made to escape her
2:18:01well-deserved punishment. Offering her
2:18:03bare neck to the swordsman's blade, Lee
2:18:05Ching Wei kneels with unwavering
2:18:07reverence and dignity as the divine hair
2:18:09of the black dragon. She begs the master
2:18:12of the sword to execute his final
2:18:13judgment. With the sword pointed at her
2:18:15neck, Lee Chingu states that she will
2:18:17gladly accept the punishment if that is
2:18:19his will. The veteran tightens his grip
2:18:21on the steel in silence, finding the
2:18:24resigned attitude of that princess
2:18:25unbelievable. He bitterly reflects that
2:18:28at the end of the day, Nakyyouong lost
2:18:30her life because of that secret clan's
2:18:32schemes. Lemon's golden gaze focuses on
2:18:34the young woman's face, trying to
2:18:36understand why she surrendered without
2:18:38trying to defend herself. A cruel doubt
2:18:40squeezes the master's chest, making him
2:18:42wonder why he cannot bring himself to
2:18:44deliver the final blow to her. Drops
2:18:46from the previous battle run down the
2:18:48sharp blade, dripping softly onto the
2:18:50sidewalks asphalt. Staring deeply at the
2:18:52noble woman, the swordsman tries to find
2:18:55a shred of falsehood in her expression,
2:18:57the princess holds his gaze without
2:18:58flinching. Illuminated only by the
2:19:01golden glow of the avenues street
2:19:02lights, the hero hesitates for a few
2:19:04moments, feeling the crushing weight of
2:19:07every life taken resting upon his hands.
2:19:09Slowly lowering his guard, Lemon closes
2:19:11his eyes and admits to himself that he
2:19:13has finally understood the truth. He
2:19:15realizes that this whole web of
2:19:17tragedies and traps is the result of a
2:19:19dirty game much bigger than the two of
2:19:20them. Sheathing his blade back into its
2:19:22scabbard with a sharp click. The veteran
2:19:25decides to put an end to that standoff.
2:19:27With total honesty, Limon lowers his
2:19:29head and confesses to the noble woman
2:19:31that he conceds defeat in that argument,
2:19:34extending his gloved hand toward the
2:19:35girl. He states that if her actions were
2:19:38a sin, he is just as guilty. The master
2:19:40recalls that he also resorted to extreme
2:19:43methods to save the world, making
2:19:45himself as to blame as she is. Genuine
2:19:47tears of relief stream down Liing
2:19:49Yu<unk>s face upon seeing that her
2:19:50sincerity touched the hero's heart.
2:19:52Wrapping the princess in a protective
2:19:54embrace, Limon firmly assures her that
2:19:56he will never condemn her or leave her
2:19:58behind. He advises that if her
2:20:00determination to challenge the system
2:20:02remains standing. The two of them will
2:20:04walk side by side, holding his partner's
2:20:06hand with a confident half smile. The
2:20:09swordsman invites her to witness his
2:20:10triumph under the night sky. He declares
2:20:13that tonight marks both the end of his
2:20:15vengeance and the beginning of a new
2:20:17era. Meanwhile, a tremendous explosion
2:20:20blows up the top of the skyscraper of
2:20:22the imposing infinite guild
2:20:23headquarters. Surrounded by her elite
2:20:25guards, Lee Ching Yu complies with the
2:20:27swordsman's decision with respect and
2:20:29devotion. The noble woman reinforces her
2:20:32eternal vow, promising to stand firm by
2:20:34Limon's side under any circumstance.
2:20:36Inside the dark building, Lie Chong Gi
2:20:39walks calmly, aware of the violent karma
2:20:42pursuing the former hero. With a crisp
2:20:44and merciless strike, Lemon knocks down
2:20:46Director Park Hyun with a slap that
2:20:48echoes through the hallways, the veteran
2:20:50stands over the fallen traitor. Ready to
2:20:53carve the rot out of that man with the
2:20:54tip of his steel. With eyes sparking in
2:20:56fury, the hero informs Park that he
2:20:59discovered every sorted detail of the
2:21:00conspiracy against him. He rubs it in
2:21:02the suitwearing man's face that he was
2:21:04the cowardly accomplice who planned the
2:21:06ambush alongside Jung Su. In a panic,
2:21:09Park stammers while breaking into a cold
2:21:11sweat and claims that it is all a
2:21:13misunderstanding and he was only
2:21:15following direct orders. The icy
2:21:17reflection of the sword lights up
2:21:18Lemon's dark gaze, who repeats the word
2:21:21with profound disgust and disdain. In a
2:21:23lightning fast and merciless slash, the
2:21:25hero severs the man's arm to collect the
2:21:27first part of the debt. Park's piercing
2:21:29scream of agony echoes through the room,
2:21:32staining the concrete floor, clutching
2:21:34his shoulder in pure agony. The coward
2:21:36wales for his loss before the
2:21:38swordsman's coldness. Limon rebukes the
2:21:40scumbag, warning him that blaming others
2:21:42will not erase the heinous crimes
2:21:44committed by his own hands, raising the
2:21:46gleaming blade with supreme authority.
2:21:48The MC declares that the final price
2:21:50will be his own life. The traitor kicks
2:21:52and screams, crying that it is unfair
2:21:55and that he only worked hard to get some
2:21:57recognition. He cries, saying he did
2:21:59everything for the growth of the guild.
2:22:01But an icy voice behind him mutters the
2:22:03word disgusting. Lie Chungi emerges from
2:22:06the shadows and warns that it was
2:22:07precisely because of that disastrous
2:22:09attitude that the subordinate was fired.
2:22:11The monarch tells the traitor to accept
2:22:13the consequences. While Limon finds the
2:22:15leader's coldness toward his henchmen
2:22:17amusing, the fallen man stares at the
2:22:19gleaming steel mere millimeters from his
2:22:21neck, trembling with terror upon
2:22:23realizing his end had come. In absolute
2:22:25desperation, Park refuses to accept his
2:22:28demise and cries out for help with all
2:22:30the strength he has left. A monstrous
2:22:32presence with crimson eyes manifests in
2:22:34the darkness of the coward's mind.
2:22:36Answering his call, the mystical
2:22:38interface blinks, warning that a
2:22:39constellation offers the immediate
2:22:41renewal of the contract in exchange for
2:22:43power. Feeling the magical distortion
2:22:45take shape, Lemon watches the traitor
2:22:47get engulfed by a storm of purple
2:22:49energy, the hero grips his sword hilt
2:22:51firmly, alert to any supernatural
2:22:54manifestation that might try to
2:22:55intervene. Thirsty for salvation, Park
2:22:58screams his acceptance of the new pact
2:22:59with the deity to escape certain doom on
2:23:01the floor. A predatory smile spreads
2:23:04across Limon's face as he realizes the
2:23:06identity of the entity that decided to
2:23:07show up there. Dense waves of venom and
2:23:09purple static burst from the hunter's
2:23:11body, breaking the walls around the
2:23:13chamber. The hero laughs in
2:23:15satisfaction, celebrating that the
2:23:17creature crawled straight to his blade
2:23:19instead of hiding. A colossal and
2:23:21terrifying serpent rises from the
2:23:22shadows, glaring at the swordsman with
2:23:25eyes full of malice. Park screams in
2:23:27shock when the beast's immense body
2:23:28coils around him as if he were a mere
2:23:31appetizer. In a relentless and
2:23:32disgusting strike, the cosmic serpent
2:23:35swallows its own contractor hole in a
2:23:37single motion. The painful memory of
2:23:39Nakyong suffering with that same
2:23:41parasitic presence instantly invades the
2:23:43hero's mind. He reles the scene of the
2:23:45assistant crying and begging to be
2:23:47eliminated before the entity could steal
2:23:49her soul. The echo of that cry for help
2:23:51tears at Lyman's heart, turning all his
2:23:53grief into unbridled rage. The system
2:23:56announces the actual descent into the
2:23:57mortal world of the entity known as the
2:23:59serpent that connects all ends. Resting
2:24:02his hand on his sword, the veteran asks
2:24:04in a cutting tone if the beast actually
2:24:06thought it could defeat him. With a
2:24:08destructive stomp on the concrete, the
2:24:10master of the sword launches himself
2:24:11into the attack with an absolute thirst
2:24:13for vengeance. The snake lets out a
2:24:15mocking laugh through magical sparks.
2:24:18Certain that its illusions will
2:24:19annihilate the human. Lemon delivers a
2:24:21perfect slash in the air, but feels his
2:24:24blade phase through the beast's flesh
2:24:25without causing physical harm. Looking
2:24:27back with a furrowed brow, he finds it
2:24:29strange that he felt the impact of the
2:24:31cut without actually wounding the
2:24:33beast's body. The serpent rise on the
2:24:35dark ceiling, using the distortion of
2:24:37reality to trick the swordsman's senses.
2:24:39A grotesque human form begins to peel
2:24:42away from the reptile's scales,
2:24:43materializing a new threat in the air.
2:24:46The hero widens his eyes upon
2:24:47recognizing Seong Chan's face and
2:24:50silhouette emerging from that magical
2:24:51mass. The cloned avatar attacks by
2:24:54discharging a colossal fist of pure
2:24:56purple energy straight at the MC. Lemon
2:24:58dodges and slices the attacker in half,
2:25:01but the enemy's body dissolves into the
2:25:03air like illusionary smoke. Chunks of
2:25:05stone collapse as the master realizes
2:25:07that the attack pattern of that entity
2:25:09is way too bizarre. The warrior plants
2:25:11his feet firmly on the arcane circles,
2:25:13watchful for any new strike emerging
2:25:15from nowhere in the shadows. A new
2:25:17manifestation attacks the veteran from
2:25:19behind with lethal claws springing from
2:25:21his blind spot. It is an armed female
2:25:23hunter who laughs maniacally, delivering
2:25:26a violent thrust at Lemon. Commander
2:25:28Kanguks avatar joins the offensive,
2:25:30brandishing his blades to try and bury
2:25:32the swordsmen. The clones of Andonguan
2:25:34and Meera also charge in perfect sink,
2:25:37attacking the veteran from all sides. A
2:25:40combined barrage of magical blows
2:25:41explodes against the hero, forcing him
2:25:44to defend with surgical precision. Even
2:25:46the exact copy of Lie Chungi appears on
2:25:48the battlefield, unleashing shock waves
2:25:50in his white suit. The swordsman parries
2:25:52the blades and jumps back, bewildered to
2:25:55see that the beast can duplicate other
2:25:56players. Analyzing the clone's speed,
2:25:59Lemon notes that each one possesses the
2:26:01exact same stats as the originals, the
2:26:03monarch's clone charges with eyes
2:26:05glowing purple, trying to open a fatal
2:26:07gap in the master's stance. A titanic
2:26:09armor drops from above to crush the hero
2:26:12with its giant ax amidst the rubble.
2:26:14With a lightning fast counterattack, the
2:26:16veteran splits the iron colossus in half
2:26:18and lands smoothly on the floor. He
2:26:20focuses his gaze on the serpent on the
2:26:22ceiling and finally deciphers the
2:26:24essence of that twisted cosmic ability.
2:26:26The magical interface warns that the
2:26:28constellation's authority is actively
2:26:30altering the laws of that room. Lemon
2:26:32states out loud that the entity does not
2:26:34control space nor create real clones of
2:26:37hunters in combat. The hero explains
2:26:39that the monster turns the real into
2:26:41illusion to dodge and the fake into
2:26:43living matter to strike. The beast plays
2:26:45at inverting the fundamental concepts of
2:26:47reality through sheer lies and magical
2:26:49cheating. Dashing swiftly toward the
2:26:51reptile, Limon swears he will cut this
2:26:54falsehood down at the root with the
2:26:55truth of his steel, the system warns
2:26:57that the serpent that connects all ends
2:26:59mocks the determination of that insulent
2:27:01human. Grinding his teeth in annoyance,
2:27:04the swordsman curses the reptile and
2:27:06tries to predict what its next dirty
2:27:08trick will be. Suddenly, the rhythmic
2:27:10footsteps of high heels echo down the
2:27:12hallway, illuminated by a sickly red
2:27:14light. A sweet and painfully familiar
2:27:16voice calls out for the captain in the
2:27:18gloom, making the warriors world stand
2:27:20still. Lemon turns around slowly with
2:27:22his breath frozen, hearing Yu
2:27:24Nakyouong<unk>s voice call him tenderly
2:27:26in the pitch black. The veteran's golden
2:27:28pupils tremble in utter shock upon
2:27:30spotting the figure of his assistant
2:27:31standing right there. Nakyouong walks
2:27:33toward him, smiling affectionately,
2:27:35saying she is so happy to reunite with
2:27:37her captain. The hero remembers the
2:27:39terrible guilt that consumed him,
2:27:41wondering if he could have avoided
2:27:42taking the young woman's life. He
2:27:44remembers that he had no choice in the
2:27:46face of the blackmail that threatened
2:27:47the orphanage and feels his chest burn
2:27:50with agony. The girl opens her arms
2:27:52playfully and asks if he isn't glad to
2:27:54see her alive again right there. As she
2:27:56approaches with gentle steps, the
2:27:58swordsman remains paralyzed, staring at
2:28:00that cruel miracle. The assistant smile
2:28:02warps into a demonic slit with pointed
2:28:04teeth and eyes flashing crimson. The
2:28:06fake Nakyong mocks him, saying she
2:28:09returned from the beyond as the beloved
2:28:11companion, the master himself
2:28:12eliminated. The wicked illusion charges
2:28:14with a hysterical laugh to pierce the
2:28:16hero's heart in the midst of his pain.
2:28:18With his eyes burning with a lethal
2:28:20fury, Limon wields his white sword to
2:28:22eradicate the worst of offenses. Lim
2:28:24invents that over time he eventually got
2:28:26tired of carrying the infinite burden of
2:28:28living as the master of the sword. With
2:28:30that, the veteran began to question
2:28:31himself whether continuing to protect
2:28:33that ungrateful world was truly the
2:28:35right thing to do. He admits that a mere
2:28:37swordsman had clear limits on saving the
2:28:39world. Pondering that maybe the peace
2:28:41plan would actually work out. Faced with
2:28:43that sincere confession, Leeching Wei
2:28:46lowers her head in silence, overcome by
2:28:48a heavy sense of guilt. Hesitantly, the
2:28:51princess recalls that it was precisely
2:28:53because of this peace project that the
2:28:55tragedy ended up happening. The young
2:28:57lady laments that a precious person
2:28:58passed away due to her mistakes, but
2:29:00Lemon cuts her off by calmly calling her
2:29:03name. Touching the ornament in the
2:29:04girl's hair, the hero reinforces that he
2:29:07also bears the guilt of being a great
2:29:09sinner. Holding his fiance's hands,
2:29:11Limon firmly states that that world
2:29:13ended up in ruins because he shares that
2:29:15blame. The warrior acknowledges that he
2:29:17failed to fulfill his role in the past.
2:29:19abandoning his own duty by turning a
2:29:21blind eye. It was because of that
2:29:23omission that the parasitic
2:29:24constellations and awakened players took
2:29:26control of the planet. So, he proposes
2:29:28that if she wants to pay for her sins,
2:29:31she should keep the peace plan alive and
2:29:33hold back those entities. Pulling the
2:29:35princess into an intimate embrace, the
2:29:37swordsman asks her to share with him the
2:29:39burden of protecting humanity. With a
2:29:41teasing demeanor, the noble woman
2:29:43mischievously remarks how tempting that
2:29:45marriage proposal sounds. The young
2:29:46woman swears to follow his will for the
2:29:48rest of her life if that ensures she can
2:29:50have the master of the sword all to
2:29:52herself. She declares that this oath
2:29:54will only break at the very end of their
2:29:56lives, making Lemon laugh at such
2:29:58audacity, embracing his partner while
2:30:00birds fly across the dawn, the veteran
2:30:03seals that from now on she will belong
2:30:05to him. Far from there, between silk
2:30:07curtains in a dark chamber, a mysterious
2:30:09voice remarks that she already knew of
2:30:11this bold decision. The hidden figure
2:30:13reflects that this pact will shake not
2:30:15only the fate of the entire clan, but
2:30:17the order of the whole world. In a calm
2:30:19and enigmatic tone, the woman promises
2:30:22she will wait patiently for the reunion
2:30:23with the master of the sword.

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