Be Careful When Agreeing to Terms and Conditions - Be Careful When Agreeing to Terms and Conditions chapter 77

7. Human or Good Man (13)

At dawn, a faint group of lights would always flutter in the sky. It was as light as an unbloomed flower bud. Now, as time passes and the sun begins to shine its golden heat rays on the world, the sky finally regains its bright blue color. It was that kind of morning.

Okgyeongdae was a mess. Lately, there hasn’t been a day without chaos due to a series of events, but today was even more noisy. There was anxiety in their whispering. Even nervousness or fear.

Their gaze was directed towards the prison sentence. To be precise, the gaze was directed towards Cheonam-gun and Gaeyang-bu surrounding that place. Rumors were spreading among them. ‘We have come to detain Okseongseong.’ Some people at Okgyeongdae trembled at the terrible rumor.

Who is Okseongseong? One of the seven merchants who ruled Liyue, he was the successor to a noble and noble family. Although politically isolated, the authority of Liyue Chilseong, trusted by Emperor Amwang, was still effective. Confining her meant that more problems would arise.

Even Tian Qiucheng, the most authoritative and respected of the Liyue Seven Saints, could not arbitrarily detain Yu Shengheng. If so, it meant that there was an agreement among some of the seven stars of Liyue, excluding Jukseong. And it meant that the political justification for implementing this was also supported by something.

The people at Okkyung University who had just started work had no way of knowing the details. The only people who knew this in detail were the leaders of each department and the general secretary of Wolhaejeong, who was now in prison.

Interior of Okhyeongbu, Okseongseong’s office. There, a woman with light purple hair narrowed her brows and glared at a piece of paper. She turned her fierce gaze to the woman standing across from her.

She was an impressive beauty with blue hair and mysterious purple eyes. She folded her hands together politely, lowered her head slightly, and waited for the reaction of her jade figure. Her name was Gamwu, a woman who was the general secretary of Wolhaejeong and also the secretary of Liyue Chilseong, including Okseongseong.

Okseongseong, that is to say, Gakcheong gritted his teeth and said, “Okay.” And then he uttered a single word filled with deeply held emotions.

“…… What’s this?”

“It’s just as you saw, old man Ok-hyung.”

Gamwoo’s voice that answered that ferocious voice was calm. His soft voice and polite demeanor were impeccably polite. However, as soon as Gakcheong saw those slightly opened purple eyes, he slowly straightened up.

Cold eyes. The eyes were sharply forged with a hostility that could not be hidden. Gamwoo calmly continued her words, regardless of whether each office did so or not.

“The elderly person in prison must stay at home for a while on charges of ‘collaborating in the assassination of the military.’ This is to judge self-interest without any personal bias, so please… ….”

“It’s sophisticated.”

Gakcheong stood up in front of Gamwoo before he knew it and said so. Gam-u shut her mouth. The secretaries standing behind Gamwoo showed signs of tension on their faces. This was because the atmosphere was unusual for anyone to see.

It was a tension that felt like it was killing me. Neither woman even thought about hiding her life. Each office deserved it, but Gamwoo’s response was unexpected.

The secretaries of Wolhaejeong had never seen Gamwoo like that before. The cold purple eyes seemed to pierce through the hearing.

“…… Politically, very sophisticated. The charges seem great, but if you look at them one by one, there is nothing special about them. At best, there is a possibility of conflict in the interpretation of rights? Ahahahaha… “Are you kidding me?”

Gakcheong, who continued to speak and burst into laughter as if in vain, soon stiffened his expression and shot back. The momentum was so brutal that the faces of the secretaries except Gam-woo turned pale. The opponent was Okseong of the Liyue Seven Stars. He was not someone that a secretary could dare to confront.

However, there was one opponent that even Liyue Chilseong could not ignore. The general secretary of Wolhaejeong, who has assisted Liyue Chilseong and maintained neutrality for thousands of years. He was half human and half good, and a war hero who played an active part in the Great Demon War, which laid the foundation for the current Liyue.

Gamwoo did not look intimidated at all. He continued his words in a rather calm tone.

“There is criticism that the last permit for importing dangerous substances granted to Siwoo Sangdan was somewhat biased.”

“…… Civil engineering work is in charge of Ok Hyeong-bu. “We were customarily in charge of obtaining permits for the import of dangerous substances.”

The eyes of the two women collide. Words became swords and were swung at each other, aiming for each other’s gap.

“Originally, even if the Prison Department requests permission to bring in dangerous substances, it must reach an agreement with Cheon Seon-seong or Yogwang-seong… ….”

“Depending on the situation, there were many times when the prison sentence was judged alone. In civil engineering work, schedules are everything. Who knows that it’s just an excuse?”

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In response to the angry voices from each office, Gamwoo eventually erased his soft-spoken attitude. Her face went cold. There was not a single emotion on her expressionless face. A warm front and a cold front collide. The harsh voices of each office were aimed at Gamwoo.

“…… ‘Personal’? Under… Since when did Wolhaejeong move based on personal feelings? You led this. “Work with Cheon Kwon-seong.”

Kamu sighed, “Whoa.” Finally, she opened her mouth as if she had no choice.

“Could you please leave me alone with Mr. Ok for a moment?”

Hearing those words, the secretaries who were working behind the scenes began to look closely. But the hesitation did not last long. Soon one of the secretaries opened her mouth with a worried look on her face.

“But, the general secretary… ….”

But the words could not continue any further. Glancing behind her, Gamwoo smiled brightly. It was a refreshing and kind smile. She smiled the same way she always did.

“…… “Are you worried about me?”

At that soft voice, her assistants fell silent. The opponent was Gamwoo. She was a person who could not be messed with no matter how much Li Yue Chilseong was, and was a powerful person who had already shown off her might thousands of years ago by being half human and half good.

Everyone had forgotten, but that was Gamwoo’s position. He just stayed silent for thousands of years. The secretaries soon realized how futile their worries were, bowed their heads and left the office. It seemed to be far enough away that I couldn’t feel it.

Only then did Gamwoo’s eyes turn to each office again. Her face became expressionless again. Each office sarcastically mocked Gamwoo in a mocking voice.

“Interesting, but I guess you don’t want to use such a fierce tongue in front of her subordinates?”

“It’s sad that you interpret my consideration in that way. “It was for the sake of the old man’s face.”

Then, Gam-u politely placed one hand on her chest. On the outside, she appeared to be polite. However, when Gamwoo opened her eyes again after the series of examples, Gakcheong could not help but let out a short laugh as if she was dumbfounded.

The eyes were seething with hostility. A cold flame ignited in Gamwoo’s eyes.

“…… “How sad would it be if it became known that someone who was one of the seven stars of Liyue risked his country and fawned over him like a dirty prostitute?”

“That must be you, Gamwoo.”

At the same time, her government officials tore up the documents handed over to her and threw them at Gamwoo. A torn piece of paper passed by Gamwoo. Nevertheless, Gamwoo did not even move. She just glared at Gakcheong with a cold gaze.

The corners of each office’s mouth drew a cold line. It was a mockery. She mocked Gamwoo without hesitation.

“Why aren’t you so confident? Do you think you won’t be able to return to Shiwoo if I’m there? So we break the neutrality that has been maintained for thousands of years… I’m crying. “Should we erect a monument for virtuous women somewhere?”

“It would be fortunate if it were the wife of a virtuous woman. No matter what, you can’t erect a ‘prostitute’s monument’ in the middle of Liyue, right? “You need to be careful, old man Ok-hyung.”

The heat and cold wave are mixed. Gakcheong walked slowly around Gamwoo, and Gamwoo’s eyes followed Gakcheong. A voice mixed with subtle anger flowed from the mouths of each person.

“…… Are you now going to give up Li Yue, who you promised to protect? Wolhaejeong does not engage in politics. “It is a contract that has been in place for thousands of years, ever since you built Liyue.”

“This is not something I will hear from your mouth.”

The title of each office was downgraded to ‘you’, but each office just snorted and didn’t even care. In the first place, their relationship had come too far to even discuss such a thing.

Gamwoo’s cold gaze was cast towards Gakcheong. A gaze so indifferent that it gives me goosebumps. However, Gakcheong instinctively felt that this was the maximum emotional expression that Gamwoo could express. Because I hate it so much, my emotions have dried up.

Because even moss did not bloom in frozen soil. The gaze of each office, which had been heated with anger, was also gradually cooling down.

“It’s only a few days. After that, there is no reason for me to step forward and there is nothing to do. In the first place, even if you hadn’t been bewitched by Siwoo’s brother by flattering him in all kinds of ways…….”

“…… “Siwoo is in every word.”

At that moment, Gamwoo’s gaze became sharper. A cold chill permeated Gamwoo’s gaze as he closed his mouth. It was a piece of emotion that was sleeping at the bottom of the frozen ground.

Anger, obsession, jealousy. What is it? I guess it was good. Each office fiercely dug into the gap.

“Do you think Siwoo will even give you a look? Disappointed at will, disowned at will, and obsessed at will… You’re giving me goosebumps. “She seems like a strange woman.”

Gamwoo glared at each office without saying a word. A chill began to spread around him. The ice elements were vibrating. Gamwoo gritted his teeth.

“…… “What about you?”

At the unexpected question, each office stood still. A questioning gaze was cast towards Gamwoo.

Me? What did I do? However, even after seeing that gaze, Gamwoo did not lose his momentum. On the contrary, he penetrated the bottom of Gakcheong’s heart with his cold voice.

“Am I the only one who clings to little brother Siwoo? You too, Gakcheong. I visited Si-woo’s younger brother every day to see who would steal it from him, and even deliberately spread rumors of an affair to keep me in check… “It’s funny.”

Gakcheong closed his mouth without saying a word. Now Gamwoo has moved. Gamwoo took a step toward Gakcheong, who was circling around her.

The chill is gradually getting closer. Nevertheless, Gakcheong could not meet Gamwoo’s gaze.

“…… “Do you hate being alone that much?”

With a huff, a silver flash of light drew a solid line. The knife that had been pulled out from Gakcheong’s waist was pointed at Gamwoo’s neck. But Gam-woo didn’t even look afraid.

Gakcheong chewed his lips and uttered one word. It was a voice with all kinds of emotions suppressed.

“…… “Be careful what you say, you.”

However, Gam-u did not seem to pay any attention to the warning. Just swooshing, he pushed the sword face of Gakcheong as if stroking it. Then, pure white frost began to form on the sword’s face. It was an art that only those who had practiced the power of the ice element could handle.

“I’m scared, I’m afraid I’ll be abandoned by Siwoo’s younger brother… After all, you and Siwoo’s brother were only in a relationship out of necessity from the beginning, right? But now I will have to be detained for several days without any power, so it is a big problem. Is that why I always fawned so desperately? ….”

Gamwoo’s hand was gently placed on Gakcheong’s shoulder. Gam-u approached him as if pulling his shoulder and whispered in Gak-cheong’s ear. He gritted his teeth, and his voice was sloppy, a mixture of hatred and jealousy.

“…… “Like a whore, a dirty traitor.”

Pak, pak, pak, a series of small explosions began to explode around Gakcheong and Gamwoo. It was a superconducting reaction. It also meant that the composure of each office was completely broken. Each person’s eyes filled with murderous intent were burning with admiration.

Gamwoo also showed no signs of backing down. Rather, those unreadable purple eyes looked as if they were hoping for a life-or-death situation to occur here. The shape of a waving arrow was forming in Gamwoo’s hand.

I didn’t even need a bow. One arrow was enough. Whether the arrow was fired or pierced, it was enough as long as it penetrated the nape of the neck. War presents all kinds of experiences. If you thought Gamwoo had no experience in close combat, you were mistaken.

However, just before the collision, each office was the first to retreat. Chewing her lip, she put her sword back into her sheath. She jerked around and turned around to face the outside of her office. Gakcheong was a capable politician and an outstanding merchant. He was not even in a state where he was crowded around like Gamwoo.

She already knew. That this is a battle that has already been lost. Each office gritted its teeth and said. A cold gaze passed over Gamwoo.

“…… Okay, I’ll join in on that prank for a while.”

Gamwoo exhaled a deep breath. There was a subtle regret in his breath and eyes, but he couldn’t help it. The shape of the arrow fluttering in Gamwoo’s hand was erased without a trace. Gamwoo bowed his head again in a polite manner.

“…… “Then I will take you there, old man Ok-hyung.”

“No need, I’ll walk with my own feet.”

Gamwoo showed no reaction to the blunt voice, as if he had expected it. However, just before opening her office, each office taunted Gamwoo in a cold voice.

“…… But, will Siwoo come back to you if you do that?”

A cold sneer formed on the corner of her mouth. Until then, Gamwoo had just quietly lowered his head.

“I think she will only get hate, but the disowned b*tch does all kinds of things.”

And then each office roughly pushed open the door to the office. Her secretaries waiting outside looked at her with startled eyes, but each office paid her no mind. She just walked. It was a walk full of anger, nervousness, and anxiety.

Gamwoo’s words penetrated her heart. ‘It’s just a relationship that was formed out of necessity from the beginning, right?’ That voice became a cold thorn and stuck in each person’s heart.

Her body trembled. Perhaps it was because of Kamu’s chill. Each office walked with that in mind.

And Gamwoo watched the office after each office left without saying a word.

I bit my thumb nail. Again and again.

**

The day Ok Seong-seong’s house arrest was announced, I immediately ran out of the dormitory and was walking towards each office’s home. I could hear the people of Liyue whispering. Among them, I heard not only the names of each office, but also Lumine’s and my own names.

I was hit. He was an outsider. I certainly didn’t know that Sister Kamwoo would come forward. The fact that the head of Wolhaejeong, which had maintained neutrality for thousands of years, came forward was already justification. This was because it was a signal that something serious had happened.

But the name of the matter was ‘collaboration in the assassination of our soldiers.’ If we looked at the charges one by one, there was nothing special about them. The content was as follows: ‘It is still only at the stage of suspicion, but after a clearer investigation and considering his status as a prisoner, a decision was made to place him under house arrest.’ However, the fact that one of the Liyue Chilseongs was involved in such a major incident, and the fact that she was even subjected to her confinement, had symbolic meaning for the political world, the commercial world, and even the public.

The ‘assassination of the military’ was a charge that Lumine was involved in. And the fact that Rumine was my colleague was common knowledge to everyone in Liyue. Until now, the view was somewhat clouded by the conspiracy theory against Li Yue Chil-seong, but it was Lumine who was wanted, and it was Lumine who was officially charged with it.

Moreover, each office had recently become so close to me that there were rumors of an affair. And even his political stance, which was usually at odds with the King of Darkness, was perfect. A shocking political incident draws the attention of suspicion towards Liwol Chilseong to each government, and the attention extends to Lumine and my superiors.

Then there was no need to respond. The public would be wary of my superiors, and the superiors would not necessarily want to offend the public. Relationships are naturally broken, and standing diminishes. Then, the money line started to dry up, and in order to prepare for the future, it was necessary to save some cash. No matter who saw it, it was a sure defeat.

So, it was not strange that as soon as I heard the news, I immediately came to each office’s home. The only problem was that they were probably expecting my visit.

It’s blocked. It was from the entrance. A secretary who appeared to belong to Wolhaejeong stood in front of me. The entrance guarded by the Cheonam soldiers was a little further back, and they seemed to have recognized my face before coming out.

“I’m sorry, but visits from outsiders are prohibited.”

It was a basic answer. I sighed deeply. And even though I knew it wouldn’t work, I brought up a basic story.

“…… Tell the story inside, I’m here. Then I’ll ask you to come in.”

“This is not a matter decided by Mr. Okhyung.”

That’s right, I looked at the door of the mansion with a helpless face. There was no information now. First, I need to talk to each office to understand the situation and make a decision.

However, even after seeing my helpless expression, the secretary showed no reaction. It was like a machine repeating a given answer, only repeating the basics.

“This is a matter decided by the general secretary. “I’m sorry, but please visit next time.”

“…… “Gamwoo sister?”

When I heard my voice say that I couldn’t believe it even thinking about it again, the secretary just nodded once and remained silent. I gritted my teeth. Yet my mind was spinning furiously.

What on earth is wrong with you, Sister Kamwoo? That was reason enough. Sister Kamu’s political stance was completely opposite to that of each office, and she was the one who blocked me in the first place. But Sister Kamu had a firmer belief than that. He was never the type of person to achieve his goals by resorting to political intrigue.

What happened while I wasn’t able to meet? However, it was information that was completely unknown at this time. This will also be resolved only when we meet with each government. But now there was no means of meeting each office. It was around this time that I was just thinking about whether I should get a pigeon and send a message.

The door to the mansion opened. The Cheonam soldiers guarding the door immediately lowered their heads, and Wolhaejeong’s secretary, who was blocking me, also lowered his head in surprise.

My eyes turned toward the door, guessing that something was out of the ordinary. An old man was walking out of there. He was an old man who seemed full of vitality befitting his age. He was wearing simple clothes that were uncharacteristic of Liyue people, but even so, his clothes still had an old-fashioned charm.

He walked out of each office’s residence with a stern expression, and looked surprised for a moment when he saw me. Then he came up to me with a happy face. He burst out laughing.

“hahahahaha, who is this! “I am finally seeing the face of the famous ‘Golden Young master.’”

Even then, I couldn’t understand the situation and just stared at the old man blankly. When the old man came in front of me, I was finally able to recognize his identity. This was because the secretary of Wolhaejeong, who was blocking me, revealed his identity in a polite voice.

“…… “Elder Cheonchu.”

After hearing those words, I looked at the old man blankly. He held my hand with a mischievous smile and shook it. I suddenly grabbed his hand.

If you are ‘Cheonchu Elder’, what is Cheonchuseong? He was the leader of the Seven Stars of Liyue and a magnate of magnates who had led Liyue for decades. Although the Seven Saints of Liyue, except for Eunggwang, are hiding their identities for fear of assassination, it is impossible not to hear his name while living in Liyue.

He was such a respected and popular person. I was startled and immediately lowered my head. A polite greeting naturally flowed from my mouth.

“Miwookhan Jangsachi meets old man Cheonchu… ….”

“He looks as smart as I heard, but he’s still a kid.”

I kept my mouth shut at those words. When he raised his head, Chen Chusheng was smiling mischievously. He clicked his tongue and clicked his tongue. He spoke in a tone of advice to the young, as an old man usually does.

“You are Mond’s financial advisor. Does a person like that know the meaning of bowing his head to one of the country’s leaders and introducing himself as a ‘sleazy businessman’?”

My silence got a little longer. I was surprised and the Confucian nature in me told me to be polite when I saw an old person, so I didn’t think about it, but it was exactly as I said. In the end, I sighed and lowered my head.

“…… “My thoughts were short, Elder Cheonchu.”

“There is no need for the title ‘elderly.’ How could one treat a foreign envoy poorly and even expect them to be treated with honor? Just like everyone else, call him ‘Uncle Cheonchu’. Ha ha ha.”

Then he patted my shoulder several times as if he was amazed. For someone who has led Liyue for decades, his attitude was too easy-going. I was a little confused.

Is this a mask or is it true nature? However, despite my ambiguous response, Cheon Chu-seong continued to speak.

“Now that I think about it, was the prisoner in there your lover? The love of young people is so hot… Cancer, young people should do that.”

“Well, that’s not it… ….”

I don’t have a lover yet, but I already have three women, so if I add one more, I could really get into trouble. I was about to add that, but held back. Because it was something that didn’t need to be said.

But, perhaps because of my hesitation, Cheon Chu-seong nodded in understanding. And he quickly solved the problem I was worried about.

“I see… No matter what, how can you prevent lovers from meeting each other? Even if the sin is serious, a person must do his duty. “Okay, I’ll tell you well, so come on in.”

My face immediately brightened at those words. I never thought things would work out like this. I don’t know what Chen Chusheng thought of me, but it seemed clear that he at least had goodwill. It was a moment when I was about to bow my head and say thank you.

Wolhaejeong’s secretary, who had kept her head down until now, raised her head. And he cautiously opened his mouth.

“I… Elder Cheonchu. But the general secretary… ….”

“Look here.”

Cheon Chu-seong then stroked his chin. There was a bitter smile on his lips. At first glance, it looked like the old man was about to lament, but his eyes were intense. It was by no means expected to see an old man rotting away in the back room.

Wolhaejeong’s secretary quickly lowered his head again. Her body trembled.

“…… Has the world changed in the meantime? “This old man is still Liyue’s Tian Chu-sheng.”

Wolhaejeong’s secretary forced her trembling body to calm down, and she immediately answered in a trembling voice. Her eyes were shaking.

“I’m sorry… “I will tell Cheonam-gun right away.”

And she quickly started running inside. It was her mistake in the first place. The opponent was Tian Chu-seong, the highest-ranking person among the seven stars of Liyue. Its popularity and reputation were spread throughout Liyue. No matter how much you borrowed the name of the general secretary, if Cheon Chu-sheng said it, you had to do it. Because that was the hierarchy.

Rather, it was an exceptional case that Gakcheong, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, was imprisoned. Even if there was a good justification or reason, even Eung-gwang and Gam-woo would not have been able to make such moves if they were not politically isolated figures like each office. That’s how huge the shadow that the King Emperor’s army still cast over Liyue was.

Liyue Chilseong were officially delegated the right to rule by Emperor Amwang and acted on his behalf. Only then was I able to bow my head and express my gratitude.

“Thank you, old man. Actually, there seems to be a bit of a misunderstanding, but we will discuss this later…….”

“Ok-hyung is quite a lonely child.”

My head rose slightly again at the sudden remark. Questioning gazes were directed at him, but Chen Chusheng just looked up at the sky.

“It’s been like that since I asked the King of Darkness such a bold question… Then he laughed, sir, but no one present could tell what it meant. Perhaps you have been preparing for a day like today since then. So he may have made that child Liyue Chilseong.”

Then he shook his head helplessly. It was not a disguise to hide the true intention like before. He looked like a man who had borne the brunt of the ravages of time. I wondered what I should say, and eventually kept my mouth shut.

It was best to just quietly listen to the old man’s complaints. At least that’s what I knew.

“Growing old is a sad thing. As I reflect on past experiences and fumble for the future, my field of vision gradually narrows. “Liyue up until now may have needed experienced old people, but I’m not sure if they will be needed in Liyue, which will change in the future.”

Then he glanced at me. I slowly straightened my bent back. Seeing me like that, Cheon Chu-seong smiled faintly.

“What Liyue needs in the future is probably a child like Ok. Cheonwon will be needed there, and Sister Gamwoo will also need to support them… And there are people like you. “A person who does not mix anywhere, but mixes everywhere.”

“…… “That’s why you helped me.”

“Because the prison sentence is the child chosen by the King of Darkness.”

Cheon Chu-seong responded immediately to my words. It was an answer without even hesitation. A strong belief could be felt in his voice.

“How can a mere human understand your insight? However, since he is the boy you chose, he will have a job to do. And you are her helper.”

“…… “He is also a person who fights with Heavenly Powers.”

Then Cheon Chu-seong laughed loudly. It was an attitude toward a rambunctious little boy. He said to me with a mischievous smile.

“hahahahaha… Okay, so let’s have a good fight among young people. I don’t know anymore. This old man has been enjoying leisurely fishing for a long time…….”

Then he gave me a quick glance. It was towards the door. Looking there, I saw Wolhaejeong’s secretary turning around again, as if she had finished talking with Cheonamgun. Perhaps the story was told well. Without saying a word, I bowed my head and walked toward the door.

At that moment, Cheon Chu-seong asked a question. It was a question he had heard before.

“…… So, what do you think? Is Liyue, where you passed away, a human country? Or is it a country of good people?”

I paused for a moment. When I glanced back, I saw that Cheon Chusheng wasn’t even looking at me. Maybe even that question was my mistake. As I think about Gakcheong and Sister Gamwoo, a question cannot help but come to mind.

I was wondering if I should just go meet the government office without saying anything. Finally, I sighed. And answered.

“…… “It’s no one’s country.”

In response to that, Cheon Chu-seong burst out laughing again. He gave me his last advice.

“Because you are so indecisive, your relationship with women is complicated. Be careful. “It may become more complicated in the future.”

No joke, I thought so and walked on. Only to meet each office.

*

It was quiet inside the mansion. It felt like a house where no one lived. There are traces of humans left here and there, which must have been traces of servants who lived here right before Gakcheong was imprisoned. I swallowed my sleep and walked away.

A large empty house used to make people depressed. It is so big and wide, but there is only one person who lives in it. No one comes to see it, no one wants to see inside. So, big houses are always lonely. Because there was no way for anyone to fill it.

I guess each office lived this kind of life. No matter how many people filled it, no one would ever fill her heart. I sympathized with her life. And I understood more than that. Because I, too, used to be a loner.

So maybe I had no choice but to forgive her. Just as Lumine couldn’t leave me alone after landing on the continent of Tivat, I also had no choice but to do so.

There was no need to wander around for a long time. I found a shadow shining beyond the sliding door. The center of the living room, the largest room. It was a drawing room. I slowly opened the door without saying a word. The street was making a smooth sound and the scenery inside was reflected.

It was a cozy room with a small tea table. Beyond the table where the cushions assumed to belong to the guests and the host are placed, at the end. There was a large headstone and a soft blanket spread out there.

Over there was a woman with light purple hair. She was hugging her knees and burying her face. She looked as if she didn’t want to see anything.

I breathed a sigh of relief. And he called her name in a sighing voice.

“…… Mr. Gakcheong.”

Then her head lifted up. She slowly turned her gaze to look at me. Her eyes were wide with disbelief.

“…… “Siwoo?”

We finally met. When I realized this, a bitter smile formed on my face. Now, yes.

It was time to plan a counterattack.