The anticipation in Go Hyung-Chul’s eyes turned into confusion, disappointment, then fury.

“Why not?” Go Hyung-Chul glared at Gi-Gyu.

“...”

“Why not?! Why won’t you sync with me?!” Go Hyung-Chul screamed when Gi-Gyu didn’t answer. He no longer knelt on the ground. He yelled, “Tell me… Tell me the reason!”

Go Hyung-Chul demanded an answer, but Gi-Gyu remained silent. Finally, Go Hyung-Chul wielded his daggers again; this time, his energy was filled with determination and fury. The new elements seemed to have brought his magic to new heights.

“If you won’t tell me…” Go Hyung-Chul turned into fog again and headed toward Gi-Gyu, who remained still.

In the blink of an eye, he materialized next to Gi-Gyu. His dagger was pressed firmly against Gi-Gyu’s neck, but he didn’t cut through Gi-Gyu’s skin.

Gi-Gyu finally opened his lips and said, “Do you know what sync is?”

Go Hyung-Chul didn’t move his dagger one bit.

Gi-Gyu coldly said, “It isn’t a simple ritual for obtaining power.”

“I know that.”

“No, you don’t. If I sync with you, your power will increase, sure. However, you will be forced to lead a completely different life. A life nothing like the other players.”

Gi-Gyu’s synced Egos followed the system but slightly...