The Archduke opened his eyes. The fact that he opened his eyes meant that a situation interesting enough to grab his attention had occurred.

“...”

Fwoosh!

A constellation of great magnitude rose before his eyes. The stars that made up the constellation looked relatively similar to each other, but if one were to take a closer look at it, one would find that the stars were distinct.

“Humans always repeat their mistakes.” The constellation in front of the Archduke was created by only one individual. However, the constellation was going down a path that didn’t contain the oasis that it had been looking for.

“His struggle will not change anything.”

It had always been that way, and it would always be that way. Specter was an interesting, foolish human being. However, he was fated to die like a hamster running on a wheel.

“...”

‘But why did I open my eyes even though I already know his fate?’

The Archduke already knew the end of Specter’s path.

‘Yes, I already know. But…’

The Archduke found it hard to look away.

***

“H-human…! My colleagues will never forgive you—”

Splat!

The sword pierced the amor and the Overmind at the same time.

The swordsman confirmed his target’s death and sheathed his sword. “Yes, it doesn’t matter even if you don’t forgive me. I’ve never asked for your forgiveness, anyway.”

The swordsman’s exhausted eyes scanned the battlefield.

“Retreat! Everyone retreat!”

“Take care of the wounded! Retreat all the way to B-3!”

‘Is it finally over?’

Operation Gulat was a success.

Now, Kim Woo-Joong simply had to retreat before the...