Kim Jin-Woo had been waiting for the moment when the Nagas could finally break free from their limitations and ascend to greater heights of power for far too long. The Sea Dragon’s Heart would definitely serve that purpose. As such, this was truly a happy moment for him.

His moment of joy was soon broken, however.

“Master! A monster is wreaking havoc outside the labyrinth!” Dominique’s urgent calls interrupted Kim Jin-Woo’s thoughts. At any other time, he would probably have ignored it. The troops that had been reinforced in preparation for the Duke’s attacks would have been sufficient to buy enough time in any other situation, and the ferocious Grand Labyrinth would not have allowed any enemy to invade.

But right now, with the Usurper on the move, he could not afford to ignore even the slightest of signs.

Thus, Kim Jin-Woo looked at the box Daedalus had brought out, and he bit his lip several times before getting up from his throne and saying, “Stay here and wait until I return.”

He had his reservations, but once he made the decision, he moved faster than anyone else as he ran straight to the outskirts of the...