Tower Spirit

"Mm, everyone's here."

Demiurge stepped through the World Portal, looked at the base that was beginning to take shape and the Guardians bent over their books, studying hard, and spoke softly.

"Demiurge?"

"Weren't you with Lord Ryan?"

Shalltear, who was frowning as she forced herself to endure her frustration and read the textbooks, asked in confusion when she heard the commotion.

The others also took the opportunity to put down their books and waited for Demiurge's explanation.

Honestly, if it had not been Lord Ryan's order, they would have skinned alive whoever had suggested making them read and study!

"Lord Ryan's identity was exposed due to an accident, so he asked me to return and notify everyone to enter a state of combat readiness. At the same time, I will formally introduce Lady Annie to you all."

Demiurge swept his gaze over everyone and answered with a light smile.

"An accident?"

"You people who stayed by the Supreme One's side—what were you doing?"

Her voice low, Albedo snapped her book shut, her eyes fixed on Demiurge with dissatisfaction.

Anyone who obstructed the Supreme One's plans deserved to die!

And Demiurge, Sebas Tian, and Pandora's Actor—those three who had clearly been at the Supreme One's side and still allowed such a thing to happen—deserved punishment even more!

"I do not deny that this happened because of our mistakes. However, Albedo, rather than pursuing my responsibility, shouldn't you first listen to me explain the current situation?"

Demiurge adjusted his glasses, his tone calm.

Albedo's delicate brows rose slightly. She temporarily suppressed the anger in her heart and continued listening to Demiurge's explanation.

Everyone already had a basic understanding of the world where Ryan was. With Demiurge's detailed explanation, they gained an even clearer grasp of the current situation.

The instant Demiurge stopped