Part 2
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With the flames of Acalanātha, Mc was able to vanquish the Serpent. As Mc continued on his journey, he encountered Serdian but was halted by the Black beast attacking Sedina. Upon hearing this, Mc rushed into the forest from where Serdian had come and discovered Sedina barely clinging to life. This enraged Mc so much that when he kicked the beast, it crashed to the ground. However, as he prepared to finish it off with his blades, an injured Sedina grabbed Mc and urged him to stop, revealing that the Black beast was actually Senior Hans. Understanding this, Mc suppressed his cold bloodlust but remained ready, as he still needed to overcome Hans's animalistic side. After bringing Hans back, the four of them continued deeper into their journey, which was simple for them, but for everyone else, it was much more challenging as Nirva's minions searched for those who could thwart him, including Mc, President Elisa, Master Clara of Dream School, Selina, and Owens. Upon reaching the next gate, Mc and his group attempted to enter but were stopped by the Sandman of Dream School, who informed them that passing through the next gate was the most dangerous level after the core. However, realizing that Mc's group was anything but ordinary, he took it upon himself to guide them to the end. After passing through the gate, the group was teleported to a library, where the Sandman explained that this was the repository of all knowledge, but the downside was that one must sacrifice something to gain that knowledge. Now aware of the cost, everyone prepared to leave, but they were interrupted as Nirva appeared, reading a book. He told them that he could grant everyone their desires; for Hans, he claimed he could cure him of the Beast's power, and for Mc, he could save Rene from her curse, while also adding that it wouldn't change the fact that he was a murderer.