Chapter 190: The Potential Final Opponent

Though the mother-son pair maintained smiling faces and exchanged contented glances, Yvonne couldn't help but feel a wave of apprehension rise within her chest. Better than anyone, she understood the dangers of the Tower of Rebirth. With half the state's resources and the number one mercenary band, she and Olrich had barely managed to reach the seventh floor.

And even then, it took more luck than skills. Dozens of peak stage Semi-Saints saw their lives harvested like flies for the two of them to reach that threshold, and while Konrad's current strength was leagues above theirs at the time, so was his aim.

Moreover, from beginning to end, although she arduously worked on painting the image of a trustworthy partner bound by common benefit, Yvonne couldn't trust Gulistan.

Letting go of Gulistan's hand, Konrad stepped back, once again turning toward Diyana who'd still not lost her cloaking.