The Under-Elf Rangers left the labyrinth to deliver the message. They would travel through Ustus’ labyrinth to reach the Deep Floor Counts. Even though the 11th Floor was still in chaos because the ongoing war was still unpredictable, they would likely be able to complete their mission, since they had scouted the 11th Floor successfully.

Some time passed after the Under-Elves left, and Kim Jin-Woo was visited by Denarion. Denarion appeared after Kim Jin-Woo had an eerie nightmare, as always. He seemed to hardly believe Kim Jin-Woo’s tales of the other Underworld. Who would believe his story that an Underworld was devouring living things when the Underworld itself wasn’t a sentient being?

However, Denarion listened seriously to Kim Jin-Woo’s explanation, as expected of another Underworld being. After all, he had encountered many other unusual events and activities during his time in the Underworld.

Denarion finally remarked, “If that’s true, this war isn’t simply a matter of winning or losing.” Kim Jin-Woo nodded and Denarion continued, “As things stand now, even if we won, we wouldn’t be able to call ourselves victors, because there’s no guarantee...