The level 5 Treasure Eater roamed the underground in search of higher level treasures.

However, the Treasure Eater’s standards had risen as it leveled up, and there weren't many items that it considered treasures. Still, Thunder Lasting had dropped to level 3 and evolved into an even greater level 4 weapon, the Lightning Tooth, which was enticing enough to draw the Treasure Eater’s attention.

[Lv5 Treasure Eater]

It wasn't a level 4 Treasure Eater, but a level 5 one! Lee Shin-Woo knew he would meet its kind again one day, but he didn't think he'd have to fight one that was two levels higher than him...

Despite feeling slightly concerned, Lee Shin-Woo greeted the Treasure Eater with unmistakable excitement and joy.

"Hey, Steve!"

[Guwoooooooooooh!]

[The Treasure Eater used Shriek of the Dead. Those exposed to this shriek momentarily fall into a state of frenzy and fear.]

[Invisible Heart nullifies the effects of Shriek of the Dead.]

The Treasure Eater responded to his friendly greeting with Shriek of the Dead. How rude, he thought. 

Meanwhile, Jin spoke through gritted teeth, "You learned that yelling skill from something like that weird bug, right?"

"Yep. You holding up?"

"Yeah, somehow..."

Lee Shin-Woo naturally wasn't affected by the scream,...