“The Regiment Leader is out?” Creutz brightened at the news the First Squad’s vice commander, Lil, brought. As soon as he had ascended from Tartarus, he requested to meet the Regiment Leader upon his return to the Fantasy Regiment.

However, Lil had told him not to expect too much because the Regiment Leader was focusing on enlightenment and it had been a while since they had heard from him, too. Still, Creutz said that he’d wait until he received a response.

Yeon-woo seemed to have no inclination to visit the Fantasy Regiment. If people needed him, they could go find him. In the meantime, it was time for the Fantasy Regiment to decide on their stance when it came to Yeon-woo.

From what Creutz had seen during the time he’d stayed by Yeon-woo’s side, the Tower would be centered on Yeon-woo in the future. Whether they wanted to become his enemy or his ally, they had to take an unambiguous position. Personally, he thought it would be better to become Yeon-woo’s ally, even if it could have dangerous consequences.  

He had waited patiently for a response until he heard news about trouble erupting on the fiftieth floor. Then, a sense of urgency overcame him. Fortunately, Lil had shown up with her response just in time.  

However, Lil seemed displeased. She knew how important this...