Chapter 54: Time Has Come

"So, what is the highest-ranking human doing here...?"

They looked at me with serious expressions, and I returned their gaze with the same intensity.

The room was silent, yet loud from the tension.

Gaizon spoke first.

"Sumi Hana... I think you already know about the current situation in the world… about the curse."

I looked at him and replied in a steady voice.

"Yes… and? What about it?"

He maintained his serious expression and said,

"We heard that you found the cure…"

I responded without hesitation.

"Yes."

Gaizon closed his eyes for a moment before continuing,

"We came here personally to ask for your help… because you are the only one who can save humanity… and you understand that, right?"

As he said that, I spoke in a small voice.

"And… what will I get in return?"

Mira's face twisted in rage. She raised her hand and summoned a green wind spike, screaming,