After Botis finished the story, it lowered its head, considering its work done, and Gi-Gyu silently closed his eyes. An awkward silence fell and continued for a while.

Then, Gi-Gyu opened his eyes and murmured, “So you’re saying”—he looked at Botis—“Andras opened the gates and…”

“Yes, My King. Andras opened the gates.”

After confirming Gi-Gyu’s suspicion, Botis lowered its ugly face, and Gi-Gyu closed his eyes again.

“And his goal is…” Gi-Gyu trailed off. He was having a hard time believing Botis’ story. “To lure players into the gates and steal their bodies?”

“Yes, My King,” replied Botis. 

Gi-Gyu wanted to laugh hysterically. Lure players to steal their bodies? And Andras wanted to do this; why?

Botis explained, “Because demons can only use a fraction of their power in the human world, My King.”

“Hmm…”

“That is why all demons, even the powerful ones, hesitate to enter your world,” added Botis. The demon kept his explanation short and simple so that Gi-Gyu could understand more easily.

Botis continued, “But some time ago, Andras made us an offer.”

“An offer?”

Botis continued in his...