"Furthermore, I heard a rumor that one of the Rank-SS Devils was killed in one of those Gates."

"What? Rank-SS Devil?"

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Zero and Amelia exchanged worried glances as they absorbed the news of the rumored Rank-SS Devil's death inside one of the Gates. The implications were significant, and it explained why the Devils seemed to be shifting their focus and displaying caution

"Then that might explain their behavior!"

Amelia said understandingly.

Rank-SS, the strongest entity in the world, being killed within the Gate. If that were the case, it suggested that the Gate is more dangerous than many think, potentially harboring Rank-SS monsters or even Rank-SSS monsters.

Such a revelation would undoubtedly cause panic everywhere. If even the mightiest Devils couldn't survive, how could others?

If that was the truth, Devils might indeed shift their attention toward Gate and try to curb the problem. Rank-SS death was a big deal and it was almost like snapping away one of the trump cards of Devils.

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