An Opportunity

Meanwhile, William and the rest had already reached the crack—the exit and entrance of the Despair Abyss.

"I've already informed the Headquarters. Follow their plan." William said and got out of the spaceship.

"S-Sir, what are you going to do?" William's adjutant asked in confusion.

"I?" William looked at the endless forest of Despair Abyss and smiled. "I will regroup with you guys soon. I have an archenemy to kill. He'd be at his weakest now."

"But shouldn't we preserve our lives to ensure the safety of humanity later on?" A sharp voice asked.

It was Jonah, the woman who earlier pleaded with him to let her die in the battle. She was now staring at him with a critical eye.

Even though she was weaker than him, she was also younger than him. She only listened to his orders because he was the leader of the expedition team.

But the expedition 'ended' and he was longer their leader.