Gi-Gyu flinched and paused. Soo-Jung’s eyes had turned violet, indicating the activation of her Evil Eye.

She silently studied Tao Chen, who clearly looked confused and uncomfortable.

After a few seconds, Soo-Jung announced, “It doesn’t look like his body was taken over.”

“Why is Lucifer here?” Tao Chen turned toward Gi-Gyu and asked.

Gi-Gyu suddenly realized that he had never told Tao Chen about his association with Lucifer. Moreover, since his gate was saturated with Death and Life, players who couldn't use Life or Death had difficulty sensing anything. Consequently, Tao Chen’s senses must be out of whack at the moment.

Gi-Gyu had brought Tao Chen here before hearing about what had happened outside Eden.

Instead of introducing Soo-Jung as his teacher, Gi-Gyu replied, “She’s a friend.”

Tao Chen still looked confused.

Soo-Jung announced, “Hey, Pupil! Come on! Aren’t you happy to see me? Hurry up and come over here!”

Leaving Tao Chen behind, Gi-Gyu ran toward Soo-Jung.

***

Gi-Gyu said with a smile, “It looks like you’ve been doing well.”

“Of course, I have. Who do you think I am?” Soo-Jung shrugged. She continued, “It looks...