<Master, you need to come and see this.>

Kim Jin-Woo jolted awake upon hearing Angela’s voice that was completely void of her usual playfulness.

<What’s going on?>

<The Red Giant has come looking for you, Master.>

As they communicated in their minds, Kim Jin-Woo propped Dominique up. Dominique, who had been happily hugging her master just moments before, saw his serious expression and quickly turned serious herself.

“Something’s happened. I should head back,” Kim Jin-Woo said.

Since the deed was done, there was no reason to hesitate any longer. While Dominique quickly tidied up her messy hair, Angela’s voice called out once more.

<Can I head over there?>

Despite the urgency of the situation, seeing how Angela was being wary, it seemed she was concerned about how Dominique might feel. But considering the situation, Kim Jin-Woo immediately dropped all pretense of shyness and answered without hesitation.

<Right away.>

Even before he could finish speaking, a dark corner rippled and Angela materialized. She glanced at Dominique before immediately giving her report. “I’m sorry. I didn’t want to interfere if possible, but I can’t solve the problem of the Reapers on my own.”

“No need to worry,” Kim Jin-Woo said.

“Then I’ll be off right away,” Angela replied.

Kim Jin-Woo felt the cold skin characteristic of a Vampire on his fingertips, and he felt himself...