#57. Awakening

[The vast territory that covers the entire 9th Floor is sufficient to be called a kingdom. And you, who have risen to the rank of Highlord, are qualified to be called a king.]

[Highlord Kim Jin-Woo has become the ‘True King’ of the 9th Floor.]

[The existing labyrinth is changing.]

[No one can enter or leave the 9th Floor until the changes are complete.]

When the chain of messages ended, the world began to shake. The ceiling shook as if it was about to collapse at any moment, and the floor shook violently as well.

[Time to Completion: 359:59:54]

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The first to feel the changes were the 11th Floor Counts.

Kaaaaargh!

A gigantic Moai, that must have been a renowned Noble once but was now a mere beast with a broken body and mind, let out an otherworldly scream. It appeared close to death, and it was just its luck that its opponent was none other than Iron-Blooded Anatolius.

However, just as Anatolius was about to strike the final blow with his iron sword, he froze for some reason.

“Lord Anatolius!” a subordinate cried. Anatolius was jolted awake, coming to his senses after the Moai’s ear-piercing scream. In front of him was the Moai’s noticeably trembling figure.

The Moai then rushed toward Anatolius like a tidal wave that seemed desperate to drown...