The most fundamental question Baek Yuseol had to tackle was straightforward yet daunting:

"Where exactly is the Witch Queen’s true body sealed, and how?"

That wasn’t the only issue.

Why had the Witch Queen been unable to escape for centuries?

Her magical prowess was indisputably among the world’s highest. If she couldn’t break the seal, how could Baek Yuseol possibly hope to do so?

He rationalized that the Witch Queen’s magic was likely rendered ineffective in her sealed state, leaving her unable to resolve the situation herself.

It was a comforting thought because if that weren’t the case, it would …