After giving himself a pep talk, Ogi Zenin jerked his head toward Remi.
"Let's go. You first."
Ogi Zenin still did not dare walk ahead of Remi. What if she attacked him from behind?
Remi swallowed and forced herself toward the stairwell.
Her steps grew slower and heavier.
With each step she climbed, her heart felt a little lighter.
In Remi's mind, Reggie was invincible.
Whatever was going on with this old man, she would be safe once she reached Reggie!
As her destination drew closer, Remi fought down her excitement and kept warning herself.
No... not yet. I can't smile. Just forty steps, and I'll be safe!
If I can just get there... if I can just get there!
Step by step, Remi finally reached Reggie's floor.
To her delight, she spotted the man she had been longing to see as soon as she entered the corridor, before she even reached the door.
"Lord Reggie!"
Remi cried out in joy. She had never expected Reggie to be waiting for them in the corridor!
Without a moment's hesitation, she hurried behind him and pointed at Ogi Zenin.
"Lord Reggie, this old man wants to see you."
"Me?" Confusion flashed through Reggie's eyes.
Reggie had recruited Remi as bait to lure Players inside the barrier to him.
But he had always assumed she could only bring in people of ordinary strength. He had never imagined she might find him a true powerhouse.
Then, just moments ago, he had sensed from upstairs that Remi was bringing over a Jujutsu Sorcerer with an imposing presence!
It had given Reggie quite a scare.
Remi, I told you to lure in a few weak Jujutsu Sorcerers, not someone this strong!
How on earth did you trick him into coming?
Unsure what was happening, Reggie had