Black Mine (1)

An unstoppable advance.

Literally, with the force of bamboo being split, Zion broke through to the 12th floor as soon as the lockdown was lifted.

In a way, it was only natural. Zion's party now had three people with High Ranker-level strength, including Zion herself.

[I'll join you as soon as the trial is over. That stubborn fool would gladly accept even a death sentence.]

[I don't mind, but…… are you sure?]

[…Even though they betrayed me, they're the only friend I have left now. I don't want to let them die like that.]

Faced with their bitter expression, Zion had no choice but to agree. It wasn't as if she couldn't understand how they felt.

Thus, Zion's party currently consisted of Lin and Hongryeon, along with Fafnir—in all, three people and one beast.

Hongryeon was supposed to stand trial alongside Sky, but Zion managed to get her released after arguing her case as hard as she could.

‘We need Hongryeon to get information on the Sage, whether we like it or not, so we have no choice.’...