Tension filled the space.

Gulp!

Do Bong-Gu gulped audibly, unable to hide his anxiousness. Meanwhile, Choi Chang-Yong didn’t stop glaring at Gi-Gyu.

And…

Step, step…

Gi-Gyu made the first move. He walked up to Choi Chang-Yong, offered his hand, and said, “Hello. I would like to offer my condolences.”

Instead of going for the handshake, Choi Chang-Yong looked back and forth between Gi-Gyu’s face and hand.

“What’s going on over there? Why is Guild Master Choi Chang-Yong reacting that way?” one of the visiting players asked.

“Who’s the other guy?” another player wondered aloud.

“He looks familiar… Ah! Isn’t he the new ranker named Kim Gi-Gyu?!” a surviving Cain Guild member exclaimed.

“You mean the one who entered that gate too?” his companion asked. The other players began to chat among themselves.

Then, Choi Chang-Yong finally shook Gi-Gyu’s hand and replied in a rigid tone, “Thank you… for coming.”

Keeping his expression blank, Gi-Gyu bowed and mumbled, “Losing so many members must be burdening.”

Choi Chang-Yong flinched. His face crumpled angrily, but Gi-Gyu continued, “It would be a shame if more died, don’t you agree? Your guild’s future and posterity depend...