#28. Spirit Horse

Kim Jin-Woo immediately looked around and noticed that the other mercenaries were on their knees. Boreas’ presence was so fierce that he hadn’t noticed it. He belatedly followed suit, but Boreas was already giving him an unpleasant look.

“He’s a recently hired mercenary. He used to hang around on the 9th floor, but he seems unable to break out of his old habits…” The Black Merchant slowly shifted to block Boreas’ view as he made up an excuse.

The fact that Kim Jin-Woo had to bow to someone else was already remarkable. Boreas could have simply beheaded him if he desired, but he decided to let the matter rest with one final statement. “He thinks too lightly of the nobles.”

“As an apology on my behalf, I’ll prepare a few extra items that Lord Boreas might be interested in. Please relieve your anger.” Although it was obvious that Boreas was feeling reluctant, the Black Merchant managed to convince him.

It was perhaps because of this level of wit and gutsiness that the Black Merchant could confidently traverse across the Underworld as if it were his own backyard.

“I hope the things you brought are of interest. Otherwise, you and your imbecile mercenaries will taste my wrath.” Boreas...