"Come in,” Old Man Hwang offered. Showing it to Gi-Gyu would be better than trying to explain it with words.

Gi-Gyu nodded and entered.

However, Old Man Hwang stopped Lou from entering. “Wait.”

“What do you think you’re doing?” Lou glared at the elderly blacksmith, exuding ominous energy. His forehead also twitched angrily.

“Please don’t get me wrong.” Old Man Hwang quickly explained, “Lord Paimon hasn’t been fully resurrected yet. If someone with powerful sorcerous energy like yourself enters the ritual barrier, I don’t know what effect it would have on him.”

Lou looked at Gi-Gyu and murmured, “But what about him…?” But without waiting for an answer, he conceded, “Fine.”

Lou stepped back, knowing that Gi-Gyu was an exception. Gi-Gyu was connected to Paimon through his sync ability. In addition, Gi-Gyu could control his energy better.

Before entering the room, Gi-Gyu said to Lou, “I’ll be right back.”

El followed.

“Tsk…” Lou clicked his tongue and sat down, now all alone in the hallway. There was nothing he could do other than just wait. Either he would get an answer or…

‘Paimon himself will walk out.’ Lou closed his eyes and waited. He was still very much troubled, but he took comfort in knowing he was close to...