#14. The Labyrinth War

The Naga's Labyrinth was ready for battle. All the nagas had gathered at the gate regardless of their role. Furthermore, all the traps had been activated to receive the intruders. However, Kim Jin-Woo couldn’t help but feel anxious, still.

[Upgrading the labyrinth to Level 5. 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 59 seconds left.] 

He only had to endure two more hours before he could recruit new personnel into his army. These two hours felt like an eternity for him.

Kim Jin-Woo crossed his fingers for the basilisks to arrive late, but time was never on his side.

Boom!

A loud explosion could be heard from afar. It didn’t take a genius to guess who had triggered the trap. The basilisks had finally arrived at the labyrinth’s outskirts!

“Here they come! Prepare for battle!” Kim Jin-Woo yelled.

Although numerous traps had been installed all over the passageways leading to the labyrinth, both Kim Jin-Woo and Dominique didn’t have high hopes. They knew that those traps, made from the little gunpowder and resources they had, couldn’t stop the march of the basilisks.

Sure enough, Kim Jin-Woo could hear the heavy footsteps from afar. The characteristic pungent smell...