Even though Ophelia had given him permission, that didn’t mean he could run out of the Imperial Capital as if he had been waiting for permission. However, she must’ve known how he felt because she urged him to leave, saying that the longer they delayed their parting, the longer their reunion would be delayed. 

Kim Seon-Hyeok simply expressed his regret by saying that he would come back as soon as possible. 

“Joon-Min.”

As soon as it became daylight, Kim Seon-Hyeok immediately contacted the Warrior and explained everything he had discussed with Ophelia. 

[If only it wasn’t the Demon Realm or whatever it is. Then, I’d be able to do it on my own.]

It seemed like the Warrior was feeling ashamed of himself for not being able to do his part whenever an important situation came up. Although he was supposed to be the Demon King’s adversary, he hadn’t been able to deal with the previous Demon King with his own strength, and even this time, he had to get the help of Kim Seon-Hyeok again. His despondent tone wasn’t completely incomprehensible. 

“Don’t say that. Right now, you and the Holy Sword have a big role to play.”

Right now in their current situation, none of them knew what happened to most of the Templar Knights and the priests inside the Holy Kingdom. Because of that, the existence...