The newcomer was Micheal, whose sudden appearance alone was enough to massacre the chimeras. While Gi-Gyu had a blank countenance, the others like Lee Bum-Jun, the rest of the Cain Guild members, and even Shin Yoo-Bin looked dazed as they stared up at the sky. 

“A-are those… wings?” one of the players whispered. The wings on Michael’s back made it impossible to tell if he was even human. 

Gi-Gyu was the first one to come to his senses. He explained, “He’s one of the foreign players sent to help us. He might not have the best personality, but I can guarantee he’s powerful; he’ll greatly help us.” 

After witnessing their brethren's swift massacre, even the monsters seemed hesitant, but they quickly recovered from the shock. The surviving chimeras were ready to attack again. 

This was clearly not the right time to chat idly. 

Schwing.

Two swords appeared in Gi-Gyu’s hands. He grasped them tightly, enjoying the feel of the powerful weapons in his hands.

‘This feels good,’ he thought. It had been long since he last hunted monsters, so holding Lou and El felt just right, and his body tensed in anticipation.

‘I can’t believe I’m excited by the prospect of fighting a powerful monster.’ Gi-Gyu grinned. Was it because he had confidence in his...