"Nicholas, you!
This is the blood progenitor of the Abyssal Demon Circle. Though His rank is below that of the Final Game's supreme masters, He is an indispensable pillar... It is precisely because of His support that the blood-based lifeforms of S-01 have evolved to this day.
He is so immersed in blood brewing that His true self has become extremely bloodthirsty.
Unless under special circumstances, He is forbidden from leaving this Blood Prison.
He once was..."
"Shh!"
At that moment, Han Dong gestured for Earl to keep quiet before cutting in. "Listen to me, Earl. My main purposes for moving around the Holy City were twofold.
First, I wanted to see how Sally was doing and whether she would suffer any disadvantages in the Human Circle.
Second, I wanted to meet Commander Malone, who had been reborn through hell, and have a warm-up match with him before the game.
Unfortunately, Commander Malone had yet to return. Just as I was worrying over whom to find for a warm-up, you suddenly showed up, Earl, and gave me the perfect answer."
"You planned this from the beginning..."
"Don't worry. I'll get the supreme blood brew you need. You might even get a chance to take the stage later.
There's nothing to fear. We're going to kill higher beings in the future... I know you have a certain Psychological Shadow regarding your former 'boss.'
Now is the perfect opportunity for you to overcome that fear. It might even become your chance to become a king...
Get ready."
Without waiting for any more nonsense from Earl, Han Dong temporarily cut off their conversation.
Before him.
As Han Dong uttered such arrogant, blasphemous words against blood,
the ferryman on the blood lake froze for a moment. Then, crack!
His bloated flesh split open down