In the wilderness.
Lord Victor raised his hand, and the Star Sword flew into his mind.
Gandaph said:
"Thank you."
Victor replied:
"You're welcome."
Ace said:
"Now that the Flame Demon materials are all collected, next, we must focus all efforts on reaching the seven-circle."
The three boarded the Phantom 60 and quickly headed back to the Midland Continent.
...
God-forsaken Continent.
Inside the cave.
"Lord Nova, we just received intelligence—Xi Mu is dead."
The Burning Expedition Army's Commander, Nova, who was bathing in magma, opened his eyes, furious:
"What? Xi Mu is dead? Wasn't he up against a few Sixth-Circle Wizards? Moreover, he had an Early Stage Level-7 Black Flash Dragon with him. With such a lineup, how did he lose?"
The demon reporting the news said:
"This... I don't know. In any case, Xi Mu's Abyss Soul has been extinguished. The Gondor Three Heroes—seems their strength is far more fearsome than we expected."
Nova buzzed: