“Are you saying you can cause a gate break at will?” Tae-Gu asked with a tense face. 

“Not exactly a break.” Gi-Gyu’s reply brightened Tae-Gu’s face visibly. It was an expected reaction since every country had tried to weaponize the gates since their inception. After all, controlling gate break was synonymous with having a nuclear bomb. Thankfully, no one had succeeded so far. 

“But something similar.” When Gi-Gyu said that, all the brightness left Tae-Gu’s face, leaving only darkness and concern behind.

***

Gi-Gyu and the association president had a long conversation about Gi-Gyu’s power and plan for the Iron Guild’s branch.

“Huh… Your growth seems limitless. Now you can even control gate monsters thanks to those Egos… I wish I could steal such power,” Tae-Gu murmured greedily.

“Sir, I can’t believe you just said that!” When Gi-Gyu exclaimed, Tae-Gu replied, “I’m only saying it because I know it’s impossible. But you should be careful. Many in the world wouldn’t understand or accept your power. Always be careful about what you say.”

“I will remember your advice, Sir,” Gi-Gyu answered with a smile. Tae-Gu seemed exhausted as he murmured, “So you need me to provide absolute control over the...