Today was the day Lee Shin-Woo would meet with the second group of Vampires and head towards the capital. He left the Metal Army base and arrived at the secret rendezvous location, but ended up at a bit of a loss.

[It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Arema Steelworker, the Empire's Guardian!]

[It's an honor to meet a Steelworker!]

[For the Emperor!]

There was, of course, no problem with the quality of the army. Two more level 8 generals had come, and they were definitely more powerful than the Steel Armor General.

And in addition to the generals, there were five level 7s amongst the 500 elite Vampires, all of the others being level 6. The Emperor truly did send his best. However...

"It's been a while, Arema Steelworker."

[...It really has been a long time.]

An unknown woman was acting like she knew him, with clear displease at that. 'Beauty' was the most apt descriptor for this charming middle-aged woman, but it really didn't matter to Lee Shin-Woo either way.

[Lv8 Light General Sorura Von Lilaine - Elder Vampire]

She must've known Arema Steelworker...