Shion had lost much in the war. Power, authority, influence, and even his future!

Storm and Breaker had eyes and ears everywhere. He covered his face with a mask, and passed through the alleys with his mouth shut, as if it were under lock and key.

'I'm out of options.' Shion gritted his teeth.

He had no way of getting revenge on those who'd humiliated him: the Storm Guild, Helena, Kang Oh, etc.

'Especially Kang Oh!'

Kang Oh played the largest role in the Hercules Guild's collapse. Not only had he stolen their soul dungeons, but he'd also used those soul dungeons to draw the Storm Guild into the conflict. He also used them as bait, causing their allied guilds to turn their backs on them.

It was all because of Kang Oh.

However, rebuilding the guild was a harder prospect than revenge. 

He couldn't get in contact with Lacus, Paton, Duvalnetta, etc. They must've abandoned the Hercules Guild already, and gone their separate ways.

Ultimately, all Shion had left was the treasure and top-tier items he'd taken from the treasure house.

'Should I dispose of these items and just live in peace?' he thought resignedly.

He soon shook his head.

As the leader of one of the 5 great guilds, he'd already had a taste of power and authority. He couldn't forget that sweet taste.

Plus, if he was discovered, Storm, Breaker,...