After changing out of her usual uniform, Bronya now wore a corporate-style outfit.
Her expression, however, was a bit awkward—clearly not used to it.
"Now that looks right."
Su Ran gave an approving nod.
Foreign executive vibe—check.
Face, figure, outfit—all correct.
"Um… Boss, this outfit feels a bit strange…"
Bronya tugged lightly at her clothes, her cheeks slightly flushed.
It wasn't that the outfit was inappropriate—it was about as conservative as her Silvermane Guard uniform.
But somehow… it just felt off.
"You ruined it the moment you spoke. Also—call me 'Boss.'"
One sentence, and the whole aura collapsed.
Su Ran even began considering bringing the Cryo Archon next time instead.
"Y-Yes! Boss!"
Bronya forced herself to endure the strange attire.
She had seen similar outfits before—hotel staff often wore them.
But wearing it herself felt… different.
"Alright, let's head to the Underworld."
They'd been busy in the Overworld these past few days.
Time to take a look below.
"Oh… huh?"
Bronya froze.
"The Underworld has been sealed off by the Supreme Guardian. We can't just go down…"
And according to her mother, the people there were unruly and dangerous.
Going down recklessly might invite attacks.
The tension between Upper and Underworld had always been severe.
"What are you talking about? Who owns Jarilo-VI now?"
Su Ran raised an eyebrow.
Was Cocolia still the boss in her mind?
"Of course it's you, Boss…"
Bronya immediately realized her mistake.
She had forgotten who was in charge now.
A simple lockdown meant nothing to him.
"Then let's go."
"…Shouldn't we bring more people?"
Bronya was still uneasy.
She had heard plenty about the Underworld's chaos.
Going down with just the two of them seemed risky.
Especially if their identity as Upperworlders was exposed.
"What for?"
"To protect you, Boss!"
"I can crush your entire world with one hand. Do you really think that's necessary?"
"…."
Fair point.
Looking at the now-clear blue sky, Bronya couldn't help but recall the swarm that once covered it.
Yeah… probably not necessary.
Because her boss—
Was absurdly strong.
The long-sealed passage between Upper and Underworld suddenly reactivated.
The Underworld quickly sensed something was wrong.
Given the long-standing hostility, local forces immediately mobilized to investigate.
They feared Cocolia might be launching an invasion.
A blue-haired girl holding a scythe stood at the forefront, her expression cold.
Seele.
She stared at the elevator connecting the two worlds.
Her hostility toward Upperworlders was obvious.
But the expected armed forces didn't arrive.
Instead—
Two people who looked like office workers stepped out.
Bronya's usual heroic aura was completely buried under her outfit.
As for Su Ran—
Even without his scholarly air, he looked more like a wealthy young master than a fighter.
"Yo, looks like some rich brat from the Upperworld came down."
Seele sneered, her tone dripping with sarcasm and hostility.
She didn't recognize either of them.
Bronya was dismissed as a mere attendant.
"Boss, be careful!"
Bronya instinctively stepped in front of Su Ran.
She hadn't expected such open hostility right away.
"The Underworld doesn't welcome you. Get lost."
Despite her anger, Seele didn't attack.
This was just a warning.
Leave now—
And no one gets hurt.
Stay—
And even if she held back, the members of Wildfire behind her might not.
They already hated Upperworlders.
Tearing them apart wouldn't be unthinkable.
"How unfortunate. I was planning to evaluate the Underworld's quality—maybe even consider reopening the passage. And this is how you greet your benefactor?"
Su Ran stepped forward and reached out, intending to pinch Seele's cheek.
A scythe flashed toward him—
Aimed to sever his hand.
But—
Seele froze.
Her weapon had been caught—
Between two fingers.
This "rich brat"…
Wasn't simple at all.
"Boss! There are more of us—let's take them down!"
One of the Wildfire members shouted.
At that moment—
Over a dozen Rift-like portals opened.
With a deafening hum, swarms of insects poured out, instantly surrounding Wildfire.
Bronya's expression turned… complicated.
Because this scene felt very familiar.
"Fight if you want," Su Ran said calmly.
"But I guarantee none of you will survive."
"A joke. We're not afraid of death."
Seele gripped her weapon tightly.
The insects were terrifying—
But growing up in the Underworld, she had faced worse.
Even Fragmentum monsters didn't scare her.
Bronya, meanwhile, felt the déjà vu intensify.
"You may not fear death—but does everyone in the Underworld have to die with you?"
"If you stand down now, I'll pretend none of this happened."
That tone.
That exact tone.
Bronya felt both embarrassed—and oddly satisfied.
Finally, she wasn't the only one who'd experienced this.
Seele stared at Su Ran's handsome face—
And found it utterly infuriating.
But after a moment,
She lowered her weapon.
"…What do you want?"
"Take me to your leader. Not that guy—the real one."
If he was going to develop Jarilo-VI properly,
He couldn't just focus on the Upperworld.
Cocolia's reputation down here was terrible.
So now—
It was time for the real boss to step in.
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