Truthfully, Do-Jin could have helped Yu-Seong much earlier. He had entered the dungeon even before Yu-Seong had led the nine D-rank players to the portal’s vicinity.

Do-Jin had been watching the fierce battle unfold between Yu-Seong and the kidnappers from a distance without making any sound or revealing his presence.

Nevertheless, there were two reasons why Do-Jin had not helped Yu-Seong earlier. His first reason was the same reason as why he had come to this place in the first place. It was because he had been bothered by Yu-Seong.

‘I’m sure he checked my message, but he ignored it anyway.’

Kim Do-Jin had sent a message, but Yu-Seong had left him on read. It was different from the past, when he would still offer a half-hearted response in order to keep his promise.

There could be a reason. Choi Yu-Seong has definitely changed and become more active. Thus, Do-Jin waited for his response for over a week without complaining.

It might have been because he was actually busy, or because he could not be bothered with it, or because he felt burdened by the idea of meeting Do-Jin. Do-Jin could think of several possible scenarios, but in the end, it didn’t matter.

What was important was that Do-Jin had no other way to reach Choi Woo-Jae as easily and quickly than through Yu-Seong.

‘By using a different method, it’ll take at least two more years.’

The resentment he had against Choi Woo-Jae was too deep. He...