Be Careful When Agreeing to Terms and Conditions - Be Careful When Agreeing to Terms and Conditions chapter 72

7. Human or Good Man (8)

It was around dawn. The dark sky cleared, and a bright blue dawn was dawning. Diligent workers wake up and birds enjoy the new day earlier than anyone else. The guardian deity they revered had died, but the people of Liyue were still living today.

God is dead, but humans live. That was the root of all the problems shaking Liyue now. The infallibility and absoluteness of Emperor Empress, which the people of Liyue believed in, collapsed overnight. Now, for the first time in their lives, they are in a position where they must decide Liyue’s future on their own. It was a more precarious process than a baby taking its first steps.

Li Yue was too big to be considered a baby. However, as life continued, Li Yue also had no choice but to take steps. Although Liyue was still in danger, it was slowly regaining stability. If it weren’t for the rumors going around in the public eye, he might have been slowly regaining his old self by now.

Liyue Chilseong is behind the assassination of King Empress. This was a rumor that directly denied the authority of Chilseong, who currently monopolized the real power of Liyue. Of course, there were limitations because there was no clear physical evidence. The public is inherently stability-oriented. There were not many people who wanted to shake the authority of Chilseong, who was stably leading Liyue, from the roots.

But at the same time, the public is driven by interest. The public was intrigued by the conspiracy theory surrounding the huge incident called the ‘Assassination of Emperor Amwang’, and the rumors were spreading quickly. It was clear that this was not a very positive sign for the Liyue Chilseongs in any way. So the seven stars of Liyue were preoccupied with clearing up the rumors.

It was the same for Eung-gwang. Rather, Eung-gwang’s burden was even more severe. Unlike other Chilseongs who advocated mysticism, Eunggwang was a person whose face and image were widely known to the outside world. That is why she is active as a face madam representing Liwol Chilseong. And being the representative face of Liyue Chilsung meant that he had to bear most of the criticism directed at Liwol Chilsung.

For a while, Eung-gwang would not be able to concentrate on his work at the top. This was definitely a helpful story for me, but it was still a blessing in disguise.

I have been listening to reports since early morning. It was from a secretary who came to work in the morning.

“Mr. Sangdan, it is said that commercial flights are being delayed a lot due to recent inspections in Cheonam-gun.”

It was a story that made me sigh from the first issue. I knew that would happen, but when it actually happened, I didn’t feel very good. I frowned.

“How much?”

The secretary seemed to realize that I was not in a good mood and began to look at me. When have I ever been upset or angry, except for the last time I heard that Lumine was wanted?

As a secretary, she had no choice but to keep an eye on me. Recently, I have been working overtime every day, and even now, I am coming to work early in the morning and listening to reports. Even though I had to start a bidding war with the top of Eungwang, and the situation was clearly inferior, I couldn’t help but feel bad.

I looked at the secretary as if asking her to speak. The secretary finally answered in a sighing voice.

“…… “It is said that there were five or six inspections from the border between Mond and Liyue to Liyue Port.”

“You’re blatant.”

I snorted and said. Checking the procession at the top was not that unusual. Even in times of emergency like these days, the inspection authorities have become more sensitive and have conducted thorough inspections. But even so, it’s only five or six times.

It takes approximately a little over a week to travel from the border between Mond and Liyue to Liyue Port. If it was a small commercial trip, it would be shorter than this. However, five or six times meant that they were inspected almost every day. Although Sangro exists on the Tivat continent, considering that the Cheonam Army cannot protect all of them, it is safe to say that they were inspected whenever they were seen.

And if the inspection had been so malicious, there was no way it would have ended so quickly. There must have been hours of delay as they caught all kinds of pods. Considering that the horses were suffering for several hours and that the period of camping was prolonged due to not being able to enter the trade base, the delay was more than several days.

At this level, disruption in contract performance was inevitable. Normally, the rule would be to show some tolerance in these situations, but this was Liyue. If the delivery date was even slightly late, it was sufficient reason to terminate the existing contract. And if Eung-gwang’s influence is reaching his business partners.

“…… “It seems like they are trying to stop me from giving them money.”

“It’s a bidding competition, so I guess so.”

I clicked my tongue at the secretary’s words. Yes. The bidding competition was beginning in earnest. In particular, the rules of this bidding competition were extremely neat.

The structure was such that the price was paid immediately in cash on the same day, and the highest bidder took the quantity regardless of other conditions. Of course, this was a rule made with the assumption that the top of Eunggwang would take the property. Under these rules, the larger the capital, the more advantageous it is.

However, it was I who unknowingly intervened in the bidding process. It seems that Eung-gwang was trying to save face by saying that other merchants involved in the Layered Rock Project did not participate in the bidding, but if he had intended to do so in the first place, he should not have touched Lumine.

It was the beginning of a full-fledged chicken race. Now, there was no choice but for someone to raise the white flag first, or go to the end and check the results. To the secretary who looked a little anxious, I spoke in a voice that deliberately impersonated Taeyeon.

“Don’t worry, I have thoughts on that… And what about other matters?”

In addition, many other stories were exchanged. Signs of business partners leaving, rumors floating around in Li Yue’s political circles, such stories. The only good story was that Li Yue Chilseong’s authority was no longer what it used to be. I clicked my tongue.

It was indeed a blessing. The information power of being able to see the alleys of Liyue even from a sitting position, and the influence he wields over the Liyue commercial world based on that information. Even though he may not have been able to concentrate on his top-level work, he was simply pushing his opponent.

I massaged my temples looking tired. My head hurt. However, since there was no immediate solution, I issued a roundabout order to evict the guests, saying that I understood. The clever secretary realized what I meant and was about to bow his head, but then he asked as if he had suddenly remembered something.

“Now that I think about it, Sangsangju, I heard that your sister-in-law visited you a few days ago…….”

“…… Sister-in-law? “Are you sure you mean Sister Gamwoo?”

I asked the secretary what she was talking about. By the way, it’s been a while since I had a big fight with her and my relationship with her became soured. However, seeing as it was a few days ago, it seemed like it was more recent than that, which means that Sister Kamwoo came to see me one more time after fighting with me.

But I have never seen Gamwoo. I asked the secretary again, whose eyes were wide as if she didn’t know.

“When exactly is that?”

“From what I heard, about three nights ago… ….”

I frowned for a moment and looked through my memories from three days ago. And I let out an exclamation, as if I had just remembered it.

It was the day I was meeting with each office. Did he back out because he thought he was talking about something important? I felt nervous for no reason.

I became depressed for no reason. Meeting Kamwoo was a coincidence, but the relationship we built afterward had great meaning to me. Sister Kamwoo was also a precious person to me. It was after a fight with that person. Of course, I couldn’t feel at ease.

I sighed in depression. If her older sister had come to visit three days ago and I had greeted her.

It was a meaningless assumption. I thought so and told my secretary.

“I think there’s something wrong… “Don’t worry about that problem first, and tell your employees to focus on their work.”

With the answer, “I understand,” The secretary left the office. I was lost in thought alone in the quiet office, and then I woke up. And I looked out the window. It was a good location at any time. This spot overlooks the streets of Liyue at a glance.

I thought about Kamwoo. She is a woman with mysterious blue hair. I sometimes missed her sweet and soft voice. However, there were things I couldn’t compromise on, and there were things I couldn’t compromise on with Sister Gamwoo either.

In the end, for the two of us to meet again, someone will have to give up. To that end, there was only one answer.

Eung-gwang is defeated. The problem was very simple. The only law that governs capitalist society.

It is winner-takes-all.

**

It was the afternoon of the next day when a welcome guest from Mond arrived. That day, as usual, I was working in my office. Lately, I’ve been so busy with work that I haven’t had time to meet people. Sometimes Tartaglia and Mr. Palm came to visit the upper building, but other than that, there was no time to meet anyone. Although we often met and discussed with each agency, it was considered part of the job.

I was getting a little tired. It was a point where I started missing people for no reason. I remembered the relationships I left behind at Mond. As expected, my roots seem to be in Mond. There were many more people flashing in my mind than Li Yue.

Director Jin, who is always overworked, and Amber, the first friend I made at Mond. And Keia and Venti, my friends with whom I often share a drink, and Mr. Dairuk, who can be said to be my benefactor and counselor. Mr. Duraf of the spring water village and his daughter Diona could not be left out. And most of all, Mona and Fissle.

The two were leading Mond’s main team without Lumine and I. Of course, since management was stabilized, it wouldn’t be a big deal, but it was still a matter of concern that I would be worried if I couldn’t see his face.

It was at a time when I was thinking about my relationships with Mond. The door to the office burst open. I looked towards the door with a slightly embarrassed look at the sound.

It was now early afternoon. The secretary must still be working, but he entered the office before the secretary even said anything.

But my questions could not go any further. Whoosh, someone came across the desk and into my arms. I received her upper body in an awkward position. The scent of fragrant flowers passed my nose. Dark blue hair, resembling the night sky, was visible.

And those soft cheeks snuggling in my arms, and even the cone hat on her head. It didn’t take long for me to realize who she was.

“…… Siu!”

I put on a bitter smile at that voice that was full of joy. It was Mona. One of my precious people. Although I felt a little burdened by her active skinship, I couldn’t help but feel glad inside.

Because I missed you. I hit Mona’s arm, which was hugging my body, with a thud. She meant to get off quickly. The desk in my office is not small, and Mona almost collapsed on top of her desk as she hugged me.

As soon as I was released from Mona, I stood up and approached Mona. She seemed quite happy just to see me. Her eyes took on a sweet tinge. Only then did I hold her hand and say hello to her.

“How have you been?”

“No, I was lonely because I didn’t have Si-woo?”

Mona spoke in a confident tone that felt shameless. Then she gently hugged my arm. I smiled bitterly at her and decided to accept her foolish behavior.

It’s been a while, so I can’t help it. In the end, Mona didn’t try to move away from me even when she sat down in her wide seat. If it was a one-on-one meeting, it would have been normal for them to sit across from each other, but Mona was glued to the seat next to me.

I shook my head as if I was dumbfounded. A muttering voice flowed from between my lips.

“When we first met, he told me to move away even if I got a little closer… ….”

Mona flinched at those words and her body stiffened. She cleared her throat sheepishly and fell from my arms, then excused herself with a slightly red face.

“Well, I didn’t know it would turn out like this at the time…” ….”

“I heard you saw destiny?”

However, as I continued to chase, Mona ended up making a sad expression and pinching my side. I had no choice but to scream from the sudden pain.

“Oh, it hurts!”

“Hmph, who would say something like that about something from the past? Then, make me fall in love with you or not.”

I looked at Mona with aggrieved eyes, but Mona just snorted and dismissed my complaint. No, you’re the one who fell in love on your own. I wanted to say that, but it was obvious that if I did, I would get criticized by Mona again, so I kept my mouth shut.

Violence is such a scary thing. After using unfair means to silence me, Mona immediately huffed and smiled like a winner, then she asked me with a smile.

“…… So?”

I looked at her as Mona asked her question. This was because she had no idea what the question was asking. Mona clung to me once again and continued her words.

“Didn’t Siwoo miss me? “I missed you a lot.”

“…… “I missed you.”

I answered with a bitter smile. Because it was true. Only then did Mona seem a little satisfied. But soon a sighing voice came out of my mouth.

“But the situation in Liyue is so complicated right now that I couldn’t actually tell you the news.”

“…… Ah.”

When Mona heard my words, her eyes widened a little and she stepped away from me, as if something about her had occurred to her. She narrowed her brows slightly. Her face said she was annoyed.

“I heard that story. Anyway, that girl isn’t helping at all…….”

“Mona.”

I frowned at Mona’s grumbling and stopped her. However, Mona just turned her head in excitement at my words. She seemed quite dissatisfied with the current situation. Because she and Lumine usually didn’t have a good relationship with Mona.

But that was it, and now we were in full-scale competition with Eunggwang’s top. The cooperation of Mona, who can be said to be one of the key executives at my top, was essential. Mona seemed to know this too, as she grumbled in an irritated voice.

“…… I know, it’s already spilled water. “Hmph, anyway, if it involves something with that girl, my eyes will roll.”

I sighed at those words. But I couldn’t come out strong to her. This was because the decision to collide with the top of Eunggwang was entirely of my own will. Mona heard the news and came all the way to Liyue today. For her, it was like a thunderbolt in her dry sky.

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Eventually, I began to soothe her with my gentle tone. My voice softened.

“…… “Mona.”

“Hmph… why.”

Mona, showing off her pouty looks, was just as cute. Because she was pretty, no matter what she did, she didn’t seem to be hated. Maybe it was because I cherished her Mona that much. I decided to risk a little embarrassment.

“I would have done the same if I had touched you.”

And silence, Mona showed no reaction to my words. She still had her eyes closed and a pout on her face, but I knew. That Mona’s mood was fading away.

As proof, Mona did not snort and say ‘Hmph’. That sound was Mona’s trademark.

“Because you are just as precious. Of course, Lumine is more important… Ouch!”

But my words, which had been flowing like water, could no longer flow. This was because Mona was glaring at me and pinching her side again. I couldn’t help but scream again and rub her side.

Mona snorted her laughter. He seemed to be in a bad mood again.

“…… You idiot? Why is that girl out there again?”

When the same spot was pinched twice, I felt like tears were forming. I looked at Mona with a look of resentment in her eyes, but she didn’t care. Instead, she just sighed and grumbled as if she was frustrated.

“Ugh, why do I like a flirt like that…?” ….”

“…… “I’m sorry, the guy I fell in love with is a cheater.”

I had no choice but to apologize in a shy voice. Mona glared at me for a while, and eventually shook her head as if she had no choice. She slapped her displeased expression and placed her hands on the table. Without realizing it, I took out a teacup and teapot from my ‘backpack’.

Crunch, the car followed. I kept it just in case, but it came in handy in times like this. Mona sipped her tea, crossing her knees like a princess being served. It was some time later that her mouth opened again.

“So, what are you going to do? “Do you have anything in mind?”

“…… “A few things.”

Mona nodded her head as if she knew that would happen. Then she asked me with a mischievous smile. Her eyes drew an attractive line.

“Shall I guess?”

“It would be an honor if the best brains at our top would do that.”

At my willing response, Mona took a sip of tea. And she seemed to be thinking a little and said, “Umm,” And then spoke.

“If the other person gets annoyed first, we should give back in kind.”

“…… “Isn’t Director Jin that kind of personality?”

I asked Mona that question. What Mona said was clearly about ‘interrogation’. However, Director Jin was not the type of person to mobilize state power for such a private matter.

At best she was fair and square, at worst she was inflexible. Of course, the complex calculations between Li Yue and Mond were at the root of the conflict between Ying Guang and me, but the bidding competition was basically a private matter.

It was inconceivable that Director Jin would mobilize state power for my personal matters. This was the same no matter how close we were. Moreover, General Manager Jin was in a position to represent General Manager Barca. Although she had primary decision-making authority on diplomatic matters, this was only her borrowed power. There was bound to be a limit to the range of movement.

However, despite my criticism, Mona only smiled meaningfully.

“There’s no need to be Leader Jin, right?”

I burst out laughing. It was as he said. I nodded and added.

“But that alone is not enough. “When you get back to Mond, go see Mr. Dyruk.”

Mona nodded and uncrossed her legs. I meant to listen to my thoughts. I immediately started reciting my plan to Mona. Mona, who was quietly listening to me, smiled bitterly as if she would not be able to stop me any time soon.

“…… Anyway, the rest is going well.”

“It’s a compliment, right?”

Mona burst out laughing at my shameless words. And soon she took me in her arms again, and looked at me with her sweet eyes.

“Yes, most of the things I say to my man are compliments.”

After that, we talked about a few things. How is Mond’s road restoration project going recently, how is Fissle doing, and how is Mona doing? Even though we just talked like that, time passed quickly.

I also heard some interesting stories. As the road restoration project was carried out, the number of adventurers heading to unexplored areas increased. I decided to make a note of this in my head.

Now it was Mond’s turn to make his move.

**

Gamwoo hasn’t been in a good mood lately. If her previous feelings were melancholy, now her feelings of something soggy were tormenting her. It was not as heavy as sadness, nor as hot as anger.

It was just cold. Gamwoo felt that way. A feeling as if a knife had been inserted into a corner of the chest. The throbbing pain sometimes felt as if Kamu was suffocating.

At times like that, Gam-woo would think of Si-woo, and at some point. When I think of Siwoo, another face begins to come to mind.

Her superior with light purple hair. Gamwoo had to suffer from unpleasant feelings every time that face came to mind.

Gamwoo decided to think of it as a sense of betrayal. Liyue Chilseong had to maintain tradition and order by protecting the Emperor Empress. However, while each government took the lead in establishing the current system, they were secretly communicating with the enemies of Liyue Chilseong behind the scenes.

Yes, it must be a feeling of betrayal. However, Gamwoo could not explain the existence of Siwoo. If it’s a feeling of betrayal, why doesn’t Gam-woo hate Si-woo?

Why do these sticky emotions seep into her heart and blood vessels and stick to it? Gam-woo shook off such thoughts. She had things to do now.

The place where Gamwoo entered was the office of Gunokgak. This spacious and luxurious room was created just for one person. One of the great merchants of Liyue, and one of the Seven Stars.

Cheon Kwon-seong Eung-gwang. She had an unusually tired face. As Eung-gwang was looking at the documents, she parted her lips as if she felt Gam-woo’s interest. Her eyes were still fixed on the documents.

“They say my caravan going to Mond suffers from frequent checks.”

At those words, Gam-u was silent for a moment. I didn’t know what answer Eung-gwang wanted. Only Gamwoo bowed his head and gave an answer instead of a greeting.

“…… “The Lord of Siwoo Sangdan has moved.”

“That’s right, I guess so. hehehe, it’s fun… I thought Mond’s acting general manager was absolutely not the type of person to do that…….”

With that said, Eung-gwang placed the documents on the table with a thud. And then he turned his gaze to Gamwoo. Gamwoo still didn’t raise his head.

“…… I never thought I would move the cavalry commander. It was a blind spot. Even if there are no cavalry under your command, you still have command. “It’s not an act of overreaching, and it’s fun.”

Gam-woo slowly raised his head and glanced at the document Eung-gwang was looking at. Even though Gamwoo’s keen eyesight was a bit far away, he was able to capture the contents of the document.

There was a drawing of a man with dark blue hair and bronze skin. ‘Cavalry Captain Keia’, and under it in small letters was written ‘Friendship with Lord Siwoosangdan’.

Even though Eung-kwang looked like he had taken a hit, he was still full of composure. He deserved it. There was a fundamental difference between the upbound trip from Mond to Liyue and the upbound trip from Liyue to Mond.

In order for Mond to expand to the continent, it had to pass through Liyue. However, Li Yue had no reason to head to Mond. Of course, since they are geographically close and the gods of the two countries have been close friends for a long time, exchanges were active. So it could not be said that Eunggwang’s upper deck suffered no damage.

Moreover, the shipping industry, one of Eunggwang’s main businesses, has been in a difficult situation recently. This was because Inazuma, a major trading partner, issued an order to close the country and entered into a blockade. However, problems arose on the land route, which gave Eung-gwang a headache.

However, no matter how much of a crisis it was, the top team that Eung-gwang had put so much effort into nurturing had potential. The longer the situation lasted, the more advantageous it was to be at the top of Eunggwang. No matter how high you count it, the trip to Mond on the way up where the upper part of the Eunggwang leaves is not even a quarter of a day. Although that was a large enough proportion, it was light compared to the proportion of Liyue Commercial in Siwoo Merchant Marine.

It was a whopping 70 percent of the commercial traffic that Siwoo Sangdan was currently delaying. In the first place, even the roads were not properly restored, so the Siu Sangdan was focusing on Liyue, the nearest country. So far, that number has worked. After all, it was possible to trade with the entire Tivat continent through Liyue.

But you probably never imagined that you would turn Li Yue into an enemy. So Eung-gwang was a little interested, but he didn’t pay much attention to Si-woo.

At least that was the case until recently. She asked with her characteristic boredom in her voice.

“So, what’s going on?”

“…… “He wants me to tell you the news that the tax investigation into Siwoo Sangdan has been rejected.”

Eung-kwang snorted at Gam-woo’s answer. That was the reason why she couldn’t help but care about Si-woo these days.

“It’s Jade Fortress.”

“…… Yes.”

How on earth did Siwoo get roasted and boiled? The Okseongseong government suddenly began to take his side. They said it was for mediation when the immortals came to visit, but Eung-gwang was skeptical about whether the ‘traveler’ would actually be able to meet the immortals.

Sinseons were such beings. When the death of the King of Darkness became known, it would be impossible not to raise their heavy bodies, but even waking them up and talking to them was something that most humans were not allowed to do. Only extraordinary people had the honor of meeting them and even conversing with them.

However, no matter how Siwoo persuaded each office, it was an undeniable reality that the number of people Eunggwang could mobilize was greatly reduced.

“How did I persuade that stubborn woman…? “Have you two had an affair?”

Even as Eung-gwang said this, he smiled bitterly as if he was dumbfounded. She was joking. A joke that everyone would commonly tell. However, when the joke thrown like that passed someone’s ears.

There was a sound of documents falling. Eung-gwang looked at Gam-woo as if he was a little surprised.

Gamwoo was as frozen as ice with his eyes wide open. She didn’t seem to notice that the document had fallen from her hand. Gamwoo’s gaze was shaking.

“…… “Gamwoo, are you okay?”

Eung-gwang asked Gam-woo in a worried voice. Only then did Gam-u bend his knees in surprise. She fumbled with her trembling hands to gather her papers. After fumbling a few times, she gathered the documents and held them in her arms again.

“Oh, it’s nothing. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Cheon Kwon. Well, then I… ….”

Gam-woo bowed her head in greeting to Eung-kwang and hurriedly left her office. I didn’t know why she did that. It was just that something made me impatient. She took her steps without knowing where to go.

Eung-gwang may have been joking when asked if the two of them had an issue, but Gam-u felt that it made quite a bit of sense. Because the relationship between the two that I saw that night seemed good to anyone.

No, maybe it was just a one-sided mind from each office. Did she really want to remain by Siwoo’s side? That place was originally Gamwoo’s seat. Gam-woo only has Si-woo. It was the first time in thousands of years. Why, why is that woman?

Maybe he was that greedy, but a cold light passed through Gamwoo’s eyes.

The moment Gamwoo stood still was when she left the military prison and returned to Okgyeongdae. As she was walking aimlessly, she noticed someone and froze.

She was a woman walking from across the hallway. I noticed her pale purple hair, tied in two ponytails. Those eyes reminiscent of wine, and a confident gait.

“…… “Old man in prison.”

“Huh? “Gamwoo, it’s been a while.”

Gamwoo, who was looking at each office in embarrassment, hastily bowed his head at the greetings from each office. She set the example she deserved to show her superiors.

“I meet the old man in prison.”

After hearing the greeting, Gakcheong showed that he understood with her eyes, and then she moved on and passed Gamwoo. It was a no-holds-barred attitude. A confident gait that shows that you haven’t done anything wrong. At that moment, such thoughts flooded Gamwoo’s mind.

How could someone be so shameless? Kamu’s mouth opened involuntarily at her crying heart.

“…… “Old man in prison.”

At that call, the steps of each office stopped. Each office looked at Gamwoo with questioning eyes, as if asking what was going on. Her friend’s mouth opened freely.

“I heard that she has been meeting frequently with Siu Santju recently. I guess the reason she keeps coming into contact with outsiders these days is…….”

“Gamwoo.”

Gamwoo’s words could not continue. This was because each office interrupted the conversation and came in. Gakcheong turned her body around again and approached Gamwoo’s side.

“…… “What does that have to do with you?”

The voices of each office contained some displeasure. Even so, each office had been under stress recently because of that. She couldn’t help but feel annoyed because even Gamwoo was meddling.

Moreover, each office and Gamwoo were not on good terms from the beginning. Gamwoo had her head down, and she was not saying anything.

Each office sighed. She soothed her aching head by pressing it to her temple.

“Gamwoo, I understand your concerns, but… “Whoever I meet is my private life.”

With that, she moved her hand away from her temple and opened her eyes again. Her eyes suddenly contained cold anger.

“…… No matter who I meet, it’s my heart. So, from now on, don’t mention anything more about him.”

It was a firm tone. The attitude of not allowing any more objections. Gam-u remained silent for a moment without raising her head until then, and then she finally opened her mouth. It was a polite voice.

“…… “I will listen carefully, old man Okhyung.”

However, despite Gamwoo’s polite attitude, Gakcheong snorted at her. And after glaring at Gam-woo for a while as if she didn’t like her, she left without saying a single word.

“Ha… “Why don’t you kill me with those eyes first?”

A long time after each office had left, Gamwoo’s head slowly lifted up. Gamwoo suddenly remembered the words left by Gakcheong. ‘Those eyes’, Gamwoo’s eyes turned to the mirror hanging in the corner of the hallway.

Standing there was a woman with colder eyes than anyone else. She had an expressionless face that gave me goosebumps.