Vaelric's pride—so fierce and unshakable—had already taken a hit when Seraphina showed up.
Sure, he was arrogant, full of himself even, but he wasn't blind. Compared to someone like Seraphina, a Crimson Ultimate hero?
Even as a 14-Tier Mythic Ace Unit, he didn't stand a chance.
They weren't even in the same league.
Still, back then, he'd clung to a sliver of hope.
Sure, Seraphina was a Crimson Ultimate, but she was just one person. There was no way Emerald Castle's entire core was built around her alone, right?
So if he worked harder, proved himself more, maybe—just maybe—he could earn a place among the inner circle.
Become one of Ethan's trusted elites…
But now…
Now he was starting to realize just how badly he'd underestimated Emerald Castle.
Two Crimson Ultimate heroes. And not just that—two who had successfully undergone a second awakening.
What the hell kind of monster organization was this?
