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Even at the moment of his death, Debigail looked into Leos’ eyes and had an expression full of anger. That’s why Leos didn’t regret his actions.

This person has personally shown that he is not aware of his mistakes and has no regrets at all.

The assassination team leader Rakarte walked up from behind and asked a question.

“We are continuing to track the location of the knights just in case. How about using Spirel to bomb him?”

“Because of the excessive use of mana bombs in the battle that took place a few days ago, it is impossible to pour out enough mana bombs to hit thousands of people at the same time. And it is best to refrain from unnecessary battles while the empire’s core troops have not yet appeared.”

“That’s right. It’s just that I’m worried. People who do stupid things like that for money or things end up doing the same thing later.”

“Then just go and kill him then.”

“It’s simple.”

Rakarte simply agreed without saying anything. This was because with Leos’ ability, it seemed like he could do it at any time without difficulty. Even the sword that Leos is holding right now. Rakarte, who sensed a mysterious fortune from that sword, asked a question.

“Is it a famous sword? Even within the palace, there was no sword with this much energy. It feels much more high-level than a high-level artifact. Where did you get that?”

“I got it by fighting that guy.”

“Ah…”

With those words, Leos left the place. Then, the vagrants nearby began searching through the corpses one by one, picking up useful items. Rakarte looked at them and wondered whether to chase them, but decided to just leave them alone.

‘If Leos lets it go, there must be a reason.’

Suddenly, Rakarte stopped questioning or contradicting Leos when he said something. This is because the ability to show it with the eyes itself is so outstanding. After working as a member of the assassination team for a long time, he thought that his ability to kill someone or carry out an operation was unrivaled. However, I keenly felt that compared to Leos, it was nothing but shabby.

The more I thought about it, the more doubts I had.

‘Heavenly Society…what kind of group are they?’

Rakart whispered to Faron what the identity of the organization was that caused even Leos, who possessed such overwhelming ability and force, so great an injury.

“Faron, did you look up information on those guys I mentioned?”

“We are currently expanding our information network. It is much more complicated than just finding information because you have to find information about them while also preventing the information about the Celestial Association from spreading outside. But don’t worry. There is no information that I cannot find.”

“Yes, I will believe it.”

Rakarte slowly walked forward and looked around.

Before we knew it, the number of vagabonds entering the safe zone was increasing one by one. They haven’t said much or been close to each other, but one thing is certain: they consider this place their home.

It felt as if a nation had been formed.

‘It’s not bad. It’s a good thing.’

Rakarte naturally thought that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have the outcasts join his side. In the end, more justification was needed to attack the empire and reorganize their order. The helpless vagabonds in the back may not be able to use the force, but they will serve as a good cause. After the Empire’s Redgate Whirlpool annihilation plan was spread among the Interrunners, the Empire’s reputation was ruined and public opinion became increasingly unfavorable.

But people have no alternative. An alternative to escape from the arms of the empire and move somewhere else. However, the safe zone we are creating now can be a great alternative for them. Seeing many vagabonds living in the safe zone without any problems, the perception that the safe zone was the only place not under the empire’s influence and that they could protect their lives from monsters must have spread widely.

‘For now, this is appropriate at this stage.’

Thinking that they could be put to good use later, Rakarte walked forward.

*

The people who attacked all the Red Gates around the palace. As all of the empire’s elite gathered in one place, they eventually killed not only all mutant monsters that existed, but also all regular monsters.

Drezar, who had been sucked into the Red Gate, began to walk slowly, his entire body covered in blood.

The knights around were silent, holding their breath, and then slowly opened their mouths.

“What…what happened, Mr. Drezar?”

I didn’t even bother to ask if it was okay. Asking a half-corpse person if they were okay was no different from a joke.

“A mutant monster has appeared in Red Gate. Several of my companions began to die, and at first, I stayed at the gate and continued to fight, thinking I would die as well. But as they fought and fought again, they became weaker and weaker. The more our allies died, the more their energy and fighting power weakened.”

“…”

“I had that thought. Depending on how many people were alive within the gate, it might have been a mutant monster that became stronger when there were more people and weaker when there were fewer people.”

“Commander Drezar Knight. Please rest for now.”

“I survived alone. It was before I died that he realized what I just said. Those who rushed to the gate to save me ended up dying because of my actions.”

“Drezar!”

The Templar shouted as he looked at Drezar. And he spoke with pitiful eyes.

“It’s not your fault. I will pass on information about mutant monsters. Go inside and rest.”

“The emperor…sees us only as tools.”

“…?”

The Knights Templar nearby looked puzzled by his explosive remarks, but Drezar added without hesitation.

“There is no future for this empire. Those of you who fear for your life, run away from this place now.”

“Why are you like this? Drezhar…”

“Because everything felt fleeting…the only thing we tried to protect by dying so many times was the treasure inside the palace…”

Drezar tried to continue speaking, but just fell silent. And then slowly walked towards the palace.

“What will you do, Knight Commander?”

When one of the Templars asked a question, Drezar answered.

“I have to stay. I have to stay and protect this place. Empire… So, I have to protect His Majesty the Emperor.”

His seemingly crazy appearance gradually became more and more distant. Only the loneliness he felt from his back explained his agony.

Subsequently, Kelthasar and his companions were returning to the palace in a completely intact state. Kel’Thazar’s arm was tattered like a piece of iron, and next to him, several people were urgently using healing artifacts.

“Everyone, don’t wait complacently. All of the intermediate Red Gates have been sealed, but as I said, the high-level Red Gates cannot be sealed except by that guy, Leos. The unsealed Red Gate releases monsters again every 24 hours. In short, this place will become a battlefield again within 24 hours. Reorganize your troops and secure supplies such as weapons and food to protect the palace.”

“Okay.”

“Where are the former Gate Management Headquarters personnel who were reinstated now?”

“The gate is currently being sealed at a location a little away. Should I bring him back?”

“Yes. I couldn’t bring you because the situation was urgent, but please bring me now. Because I have something to tell them.”

*

Sirna, Enath, Rek, Kozaric

Former disciples of Leos, they are now members of the Gate Management Headquarters reorganized by Kelthasar. They were all silent as they walked away after receiving the summons order.

This is because Leos’ innocence was recently revealed through Belin’s confession.

Kozaric, who was on the same side as Velin and a member of the Imperial Shadow Corps, felt uncomfortable with the current situation and spewed out nonsense.

“Belin…I don’t understand why Belin suddenly uploaded such a video, but shouldn’t we listen anyway? He may have posted a video of a false confession under pressure or threats from someone.”

“…”

Enas glared at Kozarick and whispered.

“Please be quiet. Please don’t make me more angry.”

“Haha…Yeah, well…”

Kozaric immediately lowered his tail. As a member of the Imperial Shadow Corps, Kozaric was not inferior in military power, but Enas was a little special. Considering her movement, judgment, and ability to act, Kozaric couldn’t be sure of victory if he attacked her to kill her.

Even the battle that happened the other day.

I can’t forget the image of Enas running bare-handed at a monster spouting fireballs. A fighting style that is not afraid of death.

Kozaric was the type of person I found most annoying.

“Hey…are you in touch with Enas…Leos…?”

Sirna asked, and Enas shook his head.

“No… A while ago, on an inter-runner, I asked a person named LEO if he was Mr. Leo, and he said no… But he posted a photo of his face a while ago, so what he said to me was probably a lie.”

“LEO is actually Leos, then…?”

“Yes…I think so. And I think the reason he said it wasn’t him was to avoid me…”

“Enas…you know…if we meet Leos again, will we be his enemies?”

“…”

Enas was silent for a moment and then opened his mouth.

“At least, they won’t think of us as allies.”

“As expected…”

She asked back with sad eyes.

“Enas… Even now… If I apologize to Leos for misunderstanding him… If I tell him I’m truly sorry… Will you forgive us? ”

At Sirna’s words, Enas was silent for a moment and looked at the interrunner.

LEO.

The bulletin board with his writing written on it.

[LEO]

[Title: Expanding the safety zone.]

[Text: Even if you block it, everyone will come anyway, so those who come in don’t care. However, if they cause trouble, they will be killed immediately. I kill all those who ask for my help and those who appear to be the Empire’s choppers. So, if you are confident that you can survive, live within your own safe zone. Instead, send the articles you write to popular articles on a regular basis. To be honest, I need points.]

Every time Leos wrote an article, it was immediately listed as a popular article.

This means that the number of people living in safe areas thanks to Leos is increasing.

“Sirna…Shall we go…?”

“Where…?”

Enas whispered with sad eyes.

“Let’s go to where Leos is…”