"I have one of two keys required to open the door to the underground labyrinth. You already have a demon sword in your possession, so you should be qualified to wield Grande's sword as well," Shula said.

"Please give me the key."

Kang Oh held out his hands together. 

"I'd like to ask you a few questions before I do."

"Go ahead."

"What do you want to do with Grande's sword?"

'That's obviously...'

He wanted to become stronger than any other, like during his time in Warlord. Of course, he wanted to make a ton of money too.

But he couldn't afford to reveal his true intentions. That wouldn't fly with Shula, as it'd make him seem materialistic.

'I actually have a good excuse.'

"Have you ever heard of one who protects the continent from the shadows?" Kang Oh asked.

"Are you referring to the guardian of the continent?"

"Yes. I am the successor to Demonic Swordsman Valan, who is the current guardian of the continent."

"You're Valan's successor, the very same Valan that defeated Yakon?"

Shula looked shocked.

'As I thought, he does know who he is.'

When...