Gi-Gyu’s politeness confused the leather-clad man, and a dazed look appeared on the man’s face before he began laughing.

“Kekeke… I can’t believe you’re being so polite to me in a situation like this. What an odd guy you are.”

When Gi-Gyu remained quiet, the man asked, “Did my father send you?”

Gi-Gyu couldn’t hide his shock. He came here to save Min-Su, but the boy had been with his father all this time? So was Min-Su not kidnapped by the assailant who murdered Old Man Hwang? This whole situation was becoming too confusing.

Gi-Gyu asked, “So you’re really Old Man Hwang’s son and Min-Su’s father?”

“That’s right. I attacked my own father and brought my son, Min-Su, here.”  

“But… why?” Gi-Gyu felt flabbergasted. Min-Su’s father replied, “I guess saying ‘I had no choice’ would be meaningless at this point.”

The man looked around his surroundings before murmuring, “I think we still have a little time, so I’ll tell you. Since you managed to pass through the barrier, I’m sure my father sent you. If my father trusts you, I suppose I can talk to you.”

The man looked up at Gi-Gyu and asked, “Are you aware that the Tower is...