Final Battle?

"Lord Linsey, please let me serve as the vanguard from here on!"

"I will continue proving that I am the sharpest blade in your expedition!"

The torchlit underground tunnel.

Levi rode atop the back of an Insect soldier used as a mount, still requesting permission from Linsey to fight.

A month had passed since the battle in which the Mutated Ones surrounded the Underground Fortress.

The new Insect army had arrived at the Underground City on schedule. Linsey reorganized and distributed them, integrating them with the Insect forces already stationed in the Underground City.

After the speech in the square.

Most of the warriors who had fought bitterly until now naturally obeyed orders and remained in the Underground City to recuperate.

But there were also some exceptions.

Some were newcomers from small tribes who wished to demonstrate their loyalty to Linsey. Others were warriors like Levi, whose hearts were filled with hatred.

Faced with Levi's request, Linsey shook his head and refused.

"Levi, I know how much you hate the Mutated Ones."

"I agreed to let you join this campaign because of that."

"But while I understand what you have been through and how you feel, you cannot push yourself to this extent in battle."

"This is for your safety, and for everyone else's as well."

"..."

Linsey's advice sent Levi into deep thought.

Had anyone else said it, the Awakened, consumed by his desire for revenge, would never have listened.

But this was Linsey.

Linsey, who had saved him and his lover, changed both of their fates, granted him power, and guided him to the Mutated Ones' stronghold.

Before Linsey, Levi could restrain his impulses.

Suppressing all the emotions in his heart, he nodded to Linsey.

"I understand, Lord Linsey."

Linsey gave him an encouraging smile, then returned to