The third step king held his head high, completely oblivious that he’d forced the Luminous King into awkward straits that the latter couldn’t back out of. If he hung in the air today for a beating, the flawless reputation that the Luminous King had spent so much time crafting would be a tattered sheet full of holes, flapping in the wind.

“Ai, forget it,” the Luminous King heaved a long sigh. “Who shall enter this hell if not I? Hang me up then.

“You can go back to where you were, I will shoulder the burden of the day. Martial Sacrifice King—I recall that is your title, you must remember that when you become a sixth step king and possess immense strength one day, you should do good unto others. Do not use your power in oppression and tyranny!

“If I can save the Blood King today through my humiliation, then it will all be worth it.” He walked up to Jinse with his head held high and nodded at her.

“…witch! Hang me if you want to hang anyone up! If you...