Chapter 343: The Choice (2)

Chapter 343: The Choice (2)

Gi-Gyu had been anxious since he lost contact with Soo-Jung. Afraid he might lose her again, he answered hurriedly, I can hear you.

-Good. We mustve escaped his territory.

His territory? Gi-Gyu had many questions, but Soo-Jungs quick message gave him no time to ask any.

-As I said before, we need help. We are stuck here.

Soo-Jungs voice was cold and heavy, and Gi-Gyu listened carefully. He was afraid to say anything, worrying it might sever the connection again.

-We meet Yoo Suk-Woo here This is

Despite Gi-Gyus utmost focus, their connection was unstable. He couldnt hear a lot of Soo-Jungs words. They were communicating through Lim Hye-Sook or Shin Yoo-Bins sync with Gi-Gyu. A multitude of things could interfere with such a connection.

It doesnt sound like theyre in a good situation. Gi-Gyu tried his best to strengthen his sync.

-Dammit. I cant talk for long. We gotta move. Are you still listening?

Soo-Jung asked in a panic.

I can hear you! Keep talking! Gi-Gyu yelled, but it seemed that Soo-Jung couldnt hear him.

-Fuck, I think we got disconnected again. We are at the moment hiding from Your family is separated from Yoo Suk-Woo. Dont worry I think theyre safe.

Gi-Gyus heart fell again.

-So far anyway So Hurry

Soo-Jungs voice became even more disjointed.

-We are currently at

At that point, the connection was completely severed.

Fuckkkk! Gi-Gyu screamed angrily, making the entire Eden vibrate.

***

What was going on? Why do they keep getting disconnected?

Gi-Gyu had endless questions. Thankfully, he now knew that his family was relatively safe. Until a minute ago, he had feared that the Caravan Guild could attack his family anytime. He had become powerful now, but he knew that if his family were here and an enemy attacked him, they would only be a hindrance.

But so far, no one had tried to attack his family. His family home in the Bukhan River area was heavily protected, but it was still strange that no one had even tried to attack it. The Caravan Guild had built a secret branch there, but

It was never after my family. Gi-Gyu knew that when the Bukhan River had been filled with lava, his enemy was only after him, not his family.

And even when Ha Song-Su and the others fought while I was away, they never went after my family. Oh Tae-Gu had been forced into staying in Gehenna, while Oh Tae-Shik and Yoo Suk-Woo had escaped with Gi-Gyus family. But even then, Gi-Gyus family was never directly targeted. This was why Gi-Gyu had always felt certain that his family would be safe.

But I was careless, Gi-Gyu muttered. He couldnt understand why he had been so relaxed. He had no reason to let his guard down and realizing that his mother and Yoo-Jung might be in danger now, he couldnt help but feel guilty.

But it seemed that Lou and El disagreed.

This isnt your fault, said Lou.

I agree, Master. You shouldnt blame yourself, El added.

However, Gi-Gyus fury had shaken the whole Eden. And that was why Lou and El had come to find him.

El seemed to have read Gi-Gyus thoughts because she continued, You had a good reason to believe your family was safe, Master, and I believe you thought it would be safer for your family to be away.

Even now, there is no way to reach a specific dimension, Old Man Hwang added. This was why Gi-Gyu couldnt attack Kronos yet. This made the Towers basement the perfect place to hide.

And this place especially suits Kronos.

Kronos could control time and space, so the Towers basement was the perfect hideout.

Dammit, Gi-Gyu swore.

However, the dimension Kronos is in should have a time flow comparable to Earths, said Old Man Hwang. After all, Kronos could twist the time of any dimension to match the time on earth. Just dont be impatient. We must do one thing at a time.

Old Man Hwang shook his head once. It looked like he was feeling less burdened now. Besides, Soo-Jung and Hye-Sook noona I mean, Lim Hye-Sook and Shin Yoo-Bin arent weak. Im sure they can survive until you arrive, so dont worry.

Old Man Hwang had tried reassuring Gi-Gyu, but it didnt help.

All right, Gi-Gyu replied quietly.

***

Fwoosh!

A gate materialized and scattered away quickly before Gi-Gyu, who looked unhappy. He could normally open a gate before anyone he was synced with, but the power seemingly wasnt working right now.

Useless, Gi-Gyu muttered. He was trying to send the reinforcements to Haures, but the gate wasnt opening. Was it because Haures was on such a high floor of the Tower?

There appeared to be many interferences. Gi-Gyu could open the gate, but it kept closing quickly, which meant it would be too risky to jump into. And when he tried to open a gate to Soo-Jungs location, he failed every single timethis was much worse. It only made a static noise like a TV, most likely because she was in a completely different dimension.

Its not gonna work. Gi-Gyu decided that he had no choice but to travel the old-fashioned way. But he was glad he didn't have to worry about Haures and Go Hyung-Chul.

Im ready, Bodhidharma, who now went by Kim Se-Jin, said calmly from behind.

Hello, there, Gi-Gyu greeted.

I will leave whenever you give the word. It shouldnt take long to reach the 79th floor, the monk replied. It hadnt taken Haures and Go Hyung-Chul long to reach the 79th floor. Since Gi-Gyus reinforcement was even more powerful, it was expected that they would reach this floor even more quickly.

Grandmaster. Hamiel arrived.

Haa Whenever my brain asks me to address you as Master, I want to rip my mouth apart, Michael stood beside Hamiel. These two were also part of the reinforcement team. Gi-Gyu trusted that Bodhidharma, Michael, and Hamiel should be enough to help Haures and Go Hyung-Chul inside the Tower.

Bodhidharma reassured Gi-Gyu, Dont worry too much. Everything will work out the way you planned.

I shall serve you faithfully, Grandmaster. Hamiel knelt on one of his knees in front of Gi-Gyu.

Michael shrugged and whispered, Im sure your family will be fine.

Gi-Gyu looked at all three of them and replied, Thank you. All of you.

Now, Gi-Gyu needed to focus on how to reach Soo-Jung. Just then, Gi-Gyus eyes widened. ...!

Whats wrong? Bodhidharma asked in concern, seeing that something was clearly wrong.

Their signals Gi-Gyu whispered.

...

Haures and Go Hyung-Chuls signals have suddenly weakened, Gi-Gyu continued.

Does that mean they are at deaths door? When Bodhidharma asked, Gi-Gyu nodded.

Yes

Gi-Gyu thought the problem inside the Tower was about to be resolved, but it looked like it was actually worsening.