“Follow me,” Jo Hye-Jin ordered.

‘Yes, ma’am. I’ll follow you until the end.’

I looked at Jo Hye-Jin with a satisfied smile. I couldn’t help but question if I had ever looked at someone this warmly before.

‘I really can’t put my feelings into words.’

It felt like we had a mutual understanding. I wasn’t sure why she was here, but it seemed that she instinctively realized that her friend was in danger. It was proof that she cared about me despite our bickering, and her sudden appearance felt like a refreshing breeze within this chaotic place.

‘I think I should express my gratitude for this…’

We were close, but there was nothing better than expressing my gratitude with words.

I was about to say something, but Jo Hye-Jin spoke first, “Um… are you sure you’re okay? You look like you’re in a really bad mood… If… your headache becomes worse, you have to tell me.”

I thought I had done enough to convey my feelings, but her words surprised me to the point that I honestly wanted to hit her.

“What do you mean I look like I’m in a bad mood?” I questioned.

“I mean… You look like… a demon… No, I’m sorry. I just got these indescribable goosebumps on my back… I’m probably just imagining...