Chapter 189: Simultaneous Action

The sudden loyalty of the three Black Guards caught Lu Hong off guard, recruiting underlings right under Konstantin's nose; to plant one's own people within the Black Guards was a serious taboo for Konstantin.

Facing Lu Hong's questioning, the philosopher didn't give a definite answer, only telling him that it was arranged by the higher-ups and that he shouldn't worry.

"Alright, no matter what, let's head back to the Sacred Empire's main base."

Lu Hong and his group of four wound their way through the Endless Forest, encountering the corpses of both Empire and Snow Clan along the way, interspersed with many young participants of the Roland Trial, all dying quite tragically.

The philosopher's party of three was very strong, not much older than Lu Hong, and already at the Second-Transformation Peak level. With them as escorts, the journey was far too easy.