"Bayran."

Bayran was an extremely large city located in the level 4 danger zone, which led directly to the capital. Lee Shin-Woo knew he needed to go there eventually. But Arema Steelworker was heading there…? That was obviously no coincidence.

"Arema Steelworker."

[That's correct. You already knew that their movements had been unusual following our last great battle. We've also seen the Emperor's forces and the Anti-Skull engage in a few small skirmishes, but...]

"Did they make any suspicious moves after that?"

[Yes. Arema Steelworker and some Golems radiating great energy appeared where you said they would, and we've confirmed that they're moving in a specific direction. It's the route to Bayran.]

"...As I thought. Good work. It's important intel. But you mentioned that their movements weren't particularly discreet?"

[Yes… They moved so conspicuously that I suspect it was on purpose. Please take that into consideration.]

Lee Shin-Woo could trust the Chimeras and their hostility towards Arema Steelworker, but something seemed off about this...

Why was Arema Steelworker acting now, when he had been so quiet thus far? According to the information Lee Shin-Woo had procured on the surface, Arema Steelworker...