After completing the deal with the Jewellers Guild, Woohyuk escorted Erica back to the mansion.

There had been no further incidents in the following days. Still, he was quite concerned about the fact that demons were involved.

“Did the pirates that were supposed to help us not arrive yet?”

“I told them I’d be in touch when everything is set in place.”

Doing just as Woohyuk had recommended, Erica had refrained from stepping outside as much as possible.

The war between the two factions would soon break out. If she were to die, Erica’s faction would quickly crumble.

“I haven’t seen Darius in quite some time, it’s been a while since he took leave due to sickness.”

“Do you think there is a chance he would betray you?”

“I think it’s quite unlikely, because Darius….”

He’d been in love with her for quite some time. It was the main reason he had sided with her this whole time despite Kaliss’ obvious dominance.

Hearing Erica’s explanation, Woohyuk’s face formed a frown.

‘He might have gotten himself captured.’

Due to his ego, he most likely went out drinking after his loss against him. Intoxicated, he doubt made for an easy target and had likely endured several rounds of torture by now.

“If he does return, you should be wary, there is a good chance that he might be under the demon’s control.”

“... Alright.”

It was possible that in the past it had been Darius that had unintentionally betrayed...