“Martin Pierce.”

The other two Connectors, Schneider and Harris, shook Sungyoon’s hands too. 

Since they would only remain his acquaintances, Sungyoon didn’t bother remembering their first names. All of them were Americans. The mayor of Armstrong city was American, so it was par for the course.

“It's an honor to meet the Knight of great renown.”

Schneider spoke.

“You don’t have to refer to me like that. Did you receive the general outline of the plan?”

The three Connectors looked at each other and then nodded.

“It isn’t much of a plan. Others will lure the Golems to us, and we have to defeat the Golems. Is there more to it than that?”

Pierce shrugged as he confidently spoke.

“It's very dangerous work.”

“However, we were told we’ll be able to use a special power if this goes according to plan. If that's true, it's a risk worth taking. Also, we have reliable people guarding us.”

Pierce's face was flush with excitement.

“Did they tell you about the overwhelming fear that you might feel?”

It was a fear that even Sungyoon couldn’t avoid. It was a fear due to which all other 1st Gen Connectors had given up on entering the Great Labyrinth.

“Yes. We heard about it.”

Pierce sounded a bit uncomfortable.

“However,...