Neither the demons nor the warrior could easily respond to Kim Jin-Woo’s words. They simply looked at him with their jaws hanging open, rolling their eyes in bewilderment at the unexpected turn of events.

But then, a strange thing happened. The activity of the magic circle, which had been emitting a dark and gloomy aura as it absorbed the energy of its surroundings, had ceased.

“Ohh! Finally!”

Quickly forgetting about Kim Jin-Woo’s sudden intrusion, the demons began to cheer as they looked at the magic circle.

Goaaaaaaaar.

The moment they stopped cheering, the magic circle that had suddenly fallen silent roared once again and spewed dark energy. After some time, the dark and viscous energy began to press down on its surroundings.

“The one and only Demon King!”

The demons fell on their knees, and additionally began to take up worshipful postures.

“Ah…”

The countless demons worshiped the summoned Demon King in exultation, while conversely, the warrior and the other humans moaned in despair.

“What a nightmare…”

The expedition had failed. The humans couldn’t stop the coming of the Demon King, and they lamented that fact.

“It’s not too late. The Demon King isn’t yet at its full power! Now is the time!”

An unbreakable, indomitable spirit. That was...