In the worst case scenario, they could draw the enemy forces into the Fortress should they be unable to hold out against them.

Kim Jin-Woo’s logic was that they wouldn’t survive if all the other labyrinths were destroyed, and should the enemy combine their forces and attack together, the 9th Floor would have no chance of surviving if their own forces were scattered.

His reasoning that it was advantageous to consolidate their forces while they still could, rather than going down a path of destruction while locked inside their own labyrinths, made perfect sense.

Thus, Dominique could no longer object to Kim Jin-Woo’s suggestion and relented. Still, she asked, “Do you think they’ll really be grateful to Master?”

Although the other labyrinth masters had all undertaken the Vassal’s Pledge, their allegiance was based on subjugation by force, not heartfelt pledges. Rescuing them wouldn’t suddenly make them any more loyal.

Nevertheless, Kim Jin-Woo had to make the move. He replied, “I just hope they realize the seriousness of the situation.”

Although the labyrinth masters were all selfish and greedy, they were all sensitive when it came to their own survival. Kim Jin-Woo simply hoped that in the current do-or-die circumstances, they would at the very least conduct themselves wisely.

“Portal,” Kim Jin-Woo murmured softly. The air crackled and a portal opened. He said, “I’ll be heading off. I leave the Fortress...