Contrary to Chi-Woo’s wishes, the Demon Empire wasn’t able to return to Shalyh that day because both humanity and the League furiously protested. Since the opposition was much stronger than expected, even Chi-Woo couldn’t forcibly carry out his plan. Thus, he tried to seek out Shersha for now, but Eval Sevaru stopped him.

“The public is extremely uneasy and in disarray. They’ll take your every word and action and blow it out of proportion. Please wait until things settle a little.” In other words, Chi-Woo should stay low for the moment since he might earn people’s anger and distrust for no good reason. Because of that, Chi-Woo could only watch as members of the former Demon Empire withdrew.

“Everyone has their own circumstances. Depending on their circumstances, their perspective also changes.” When Chi-Woo returned to the Seven Stars and said nothing for a while, Eval Sevaru carefully gave his advice. “The reason why the Liber natives, the Celestial Realm heroes, and the League members are so angry and hostile towards the Demon Empire is clear.” He continued, “Sir, with all due respect, let’s say that you lost your brother, the legend, to the Demon Empire. Or he came back alive but in a terrible state. Will you still accept the Demon Empire then?”

Chi-Woo groaned quietly because that brought back the trauma he had shoved into an unseen part of his mind. When he went to the future, how had he reacted when he saw his brother’s headless corpse? He had immediately gone berserk and blown everything away. As much as he tried to, he couldn’t even say yes as a lie.

“They’ve lost...