Michael sat down, but the tension remained in the room. 

Suddenly, the expression on the stone-faced Ironshield’s face began to change. The initial mild interest turned into fury, resentment, jealousy, and envy. 

“You…” Ironshield whispered in shock, “How did you become so strong?” 

At first, Ironshield believed Gi-Gyu had only become a little stronger. However, as he continued to read Gi-Gyu’s energy, he realized that the one before him was no longer the helpless player he met in the Maze of Heryond. Gi-Gyu’s growth rate was so unbelievable that Ironshield had a hard time believing he was even the same player. 

Gi-Gyu didn’t respond and just glared at Ironshield, who said, “Is it because of the elixir? Or… Did that bitch Lucifer help you?”

Since nothing much was known about what transpired inside the Maze of Heryond, those tidbits piqued the bystanders' interest. But from what Ironshield said just now, it was clear that Gi-Gyu got the elixir. Everyone also realized that Gi-Gyu and the infamous Lucifer had a close relationship. 

Ironshield quickly put his usual blank face on and tried to get Gi-Gyu to talk, but it was useless....