Back in Lunaris, he and Mirae entered a corrupted zone where love had turned to obsession. They faced twisted forms—lost system users whose bonds had broken violently.
Joon-hyuk fought with a mix of speed and synced power. Mirae's illusions helped, but their bond wavered under pressure.
Warning: Emotional Desync Detected.
She doubted him. He doubted himself. For a moment, they were losing.
But as he shielded her from a crushing blow, something inside snapped again—not in pain, but in resolve.
"I'm not going to lose you. Not again."
Bond Reinforced. Trait Upgraded: Affection Overdrive (Lv1)
He unleashed a radiant wave of energy. The enemies shattered. The zone calmed.
Later, Mirae hugged him. "Don't ever say you're a loser again."
But his smile faded.
Because someone was watching them.
Yuna Seo had entered Lunaris.