- Azad Hakin (Twentieth Floor): Oh, it’s because of what you said the last time we met. You told me to reach out if I ever changed my mind.0

So, that’s what this was about. I had in fact asked him to join our party on the thirteenth floor.0

Well, it worked out since I was leaving the party soon and needed to find a replacement anyway. Considering Ha Hee-Jeong had vouched for Hakin’s capabilities, he would make an excellent addition. I just felt a bit uncomfortable bringing him in, only to leave right after.0

Well, I could always explain the situation to him later.0

- Kwon Su-Hyeok (Twentieth Floor): You’re talking about joining our party, right? Have you changed your mind?0

- Azad Hakin (Twentieth Floor): Um… yes. Quite a few of my party members died recently… and the party disbanded.0

His unexpected reply left me momentarily speechless. I thought he had simply reconsidered joining us.0

However, now that I thought more about it, although we had successfully cleared the most recent floors, people would still inevitably lose their lives. Unfortunately, it seemed Hakin’s original party members were among those casualties.0

- Kwon Su-Hyeok (Twentieth Floor): I’m really sorry to hear that… Are you okay? That must’ve been incredibly difficult.0

- Azad Hakin (Twentieth Floor): Yeah, although, losing party members is something I’ve gone through a few times. It was very...0