However, from Kim Jin-Woo’s point of view, there was absolutely no reason for him to answer Morrigan’s question. Looking at Morrigan, who glanced back at him from time to time with a dangerous look in her eyes, he had no idea what was going inside that head of hers. And despite having taken her in as his subordinate, there were still too many things he didn’t know about her to trust her fully.

“I’m tired. Let’s talk about this some other time.” Kim Jin-Woo turned his head and closed his eyes. It was a clear order, but Morrigan didn’t back down so easily. Even through his closed eyes, he could feel her directing stares at him, which he tried desperately to ignore.

Pitter-patter.

After standing in place for a long time, Morrigan finally moved. Kim Jin-Woo thought she had finally given up, but realized that her footsteps were echoing from the complete opposite end of the room from the master room’s exit.

Feeling uneasy, he opened his eyes reflexively. And Morrigan was standing right in front of him, her face close enough for him to feel her breath. The moment he saw her red, ominous eyes, Kim Jin-Woo found himself leaping up from his throne and swatting...