As Loki’s lightning bolt fell upon Acedia's head and touched the ground, the party's previously slow movements accelerated. Simultaneously, the thorns wielded by Acedia seemed to have pierced through Do-Jin's head.

When Do-Jin's figure faded like a mirage and disappeared, Acedia frowned and turned his gaze toward Yu-Seong and Loki, who both stood before him.

- You are...?

"Shh. If you say it carelessly, I might get really angry, you know? Then, you would die," said Loki as her ominous smile reached her eyes.

Acedia's mouth twitched and commented, "Interesting. I thought they were quite decent for being bugs, but they have certainly exceeded my expectations.”

"Well then, shall we start playing?"

The group, as if they were waiting for the flow of time to return to normal, simultaneously attacked Acedia from all directions. Swords, spears, axes, fists, and mana bullets seemed to leave holes all over Acedia's body in an instant.

- You're still slow.

However, amidst the faintly scattered figures, Acedia, who appeared in the air, yawned leisurely before displaying a smile. At the same time, thorns were sprouting out from his entire body once again.

"Would you like to take a moment to look here?"

Acedia turned his gaze toward the small voice as his eyes widened. He could see that Loki's mouth was wide open, with violet lightning crackling in all directions. In that moment, what crossed...