#15: Hybrid

The black merchant bowed lower than ever before and congratulated Kim Jin-Woo. “You are the first labyrinth master on the 9th Floor to become a noble of the Underworld. Congratulations on becoming an Underworld Baron.”

Is that a big deal? Kim Jin-Woo hardly felt anything, as his ultimate goal was to become an Underworld Duke. However, he had to admit that the title of ‘Underworld Baron’ did have a nice ring to it.

[Even the most stubborn labyrinth masters bow to the Underworld Nobles. They will not dare to go after a labyrinth ruled by an Underworld Noble.]

Another message appeared. The fact that other labyrinth masters wouldn’t eye the Naga's Labyrinth was very attractive to Kim Jin-Woo, who had been suffering for a long time due to Anaxtus.

He contemplated for a moment. In the end, he took the ring out of the wooden case and placed it on his finger. It was loose at first, but it slowly shrunk until it fit his finger perfectly.

[You have become an Underworld Baron.]

[The Naga's Labyrinth has been declared a baron’s territory. Intelligent creatures and beasts will not dare to trespass in your territory.]

[All the creatures in the labyrinth are showing their respect to the new baron. Creatures and beasts will not challenge you for the next few months.]

[You now have the authority to tax anyone who passes through your territory.]

[You can confer knighthood on your most courageous and loyal subor...