“Where did you go to?” Jeong In-Chang asked while waving at Lee Jun-Kyeong.

“Pfft.”

Lee Jun-Kyeong was unable to hold it in and burst into laughter upon seeing him.

“...”

Jeong In-Chang turned his head to the side out of embarrassment as he knew why Lee Jun-Kyeong was laughing. His right eye was black and bruised. Lee Jun-Kyeong inwardly thought to himself that he had not misheard the commotion.

"Are there pandas among your ancestors?" he asked teasingly.

Jeong In-Chang pouted. "That’s… that’s a little too far…."

"Hahaha."

He then announced proudly, "Still, I went blow for blow this time, George has a bruise that’s the same size on his left eye."

Lee Jun-Kyeong glanced at his comrade’s fists; it didn't seem like a lie.

‘Still… You tried hard.’

Truthfully, there was no reason for Jeong In-Chang to feel ashamed. After being extensively trained, he had fulfilled the role extraordinarily well within the Catalyon Gate. It was just that he expected more from himself and wanted more, which brought upon a feeling of shame and increased effort.

The desire for strength was essential for what was to come. Regardless of whatever reason drove that desire, it was not something bad.

‘It’s good.’

Lee Jun-Kyeong was happy with the change he saw in Jeong In-Chang.

He smiled and stated, "Please protect me well in the future."

"…!"

He had heard Jeong In-Chang weeping while he...