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This was part of the reason that Rui was somewhat inclined to get things done less aggressively and more patiently. Not only was there a lot at stake, but the difficulty of matters was higher as well.

"In that case, it's better to let things proceed more naturally, I guess," Kane replied.

"That is what I intend to do," Rui nodded. "At most, that will change at the very end when I'm confident I can exert more fine control."

And so he did.

For the next few weeks, he did not interfere with the exploration teams of Deacon Industries at all. The two sides minded their own business, or at least Rui did, the other side would loved to have gotten their hands on him for the juicy bounty that was on his head to this day.

At that time, both sides had begun to explore the very final sections of the Shionel Dungeon.

It had become increasingly clear to the entire world that this chapter in the story of the Shionel Confederation was soon coming to an end.