For all external affairs, Offering operated two different squads. The first squad was composed of special units tailored to match the equipment they forged, whereas the second squad was made up of external heroes or demons they supported behind the scenes.0

And since the latter group had no direct connection to Offering, they were frequently assigned tasks because it was easier to cut ties with them. It would be far too easy to cover up a failed mission as the doing of a hostile demon or defected hero after all.  0

This guy must be a part of the supported group, thought Se-Hoon.0

Currently, Victor was glancing back and forth between the one-handed sword and Se-Hoon with slight tension. He likely didn’t fully understand the nature of his task, as he had likely only received it moments ago. If that was the case, the gap he showed in his stance just now made sense.0

Seeing how the layer over the real surface of the blade restored itself immediately, it must be some sort of seal that will unlock under certain conditions. The real purpose of the sword is likely for ceremonial usage rather than combat.0

It was likely that Victor was supposed to play a supporting role when Offering made their move next week. Taking that information, Se-Hoon mulled over the different strategies Offering had utilized before.0

Then, like nothing had happened, Se-Hoon nonchalantly said, “What a pity. It was supposed to be a decisive move on my end.”0

“Haha. It was terrifying, though,” replied Victor, breaking out into a cold sweat. 0

If Se-Hoon had shown any signs of attacking while rushing forward, Victor would have responded immediately. However, since Se-Hoon had walked forward and intentionally allowed himself to be “stabbed” by Victor’s sword, Victor had been caught completely off-guard and hurriedly pulled back his sword, forcing him to allow Se-Hoon’s next set of attacks to land...0