“This won’t be an easy decision,” Gi-Gyu replied.

El nodded in agreement.

The situation was tricky because the Elixir was the best option, but the chances of Gi-Gyu finding it were very slim.

And the other options…

“If we break their shells, we might end up losing them both,” Gi-Gyu commented.

And if he turned them into his Egos…

“The result might not really be them. They won’t return the same.”

Everyone who had experienced the egofication process till now had become unconditionally loyal to Gi-Gyu. They all adored him, and this wasn’t always a good thing.

So far, only one Ego had retained most of his old personality.

Gi-Gyu announced, “I better go see Old Man Hwang. Until I return, please take good care of these two.”

“Don’t worry, Master. I will do my best,” replied El.

If worst came to worst and Gi-Gyu was forced to take the last option, he would need Old Man Hwang’s help.

El watched silently as Gi-Gyu left the room.

***

Things were hectic inside and outside Eden.

An Iron Guild player asked Rohan, “Are you saying you can’t get a hold of our guild master?”

The Iron Guild, with Rohan as the head, was in charge of the Bukhan River area. The whole world—Korea, in particular—was anxious about what was happening here.

Much time had passed since the Bukhan...