“It’s a relief that you like it.” Henova chuckled. His usual grumpiness was gone, and he looked like he was in a good mood. There was nothing Yeon-woo could say except for “Thank you.”

***

[This is the 21st floor, gate of the shadow dojo.]

After everything was set, Yeon-woo bid farewell to the One-horned tribe and prepared to climb the Tower again. Other than a few words with the Martial King, he didn’t say much. He looked like he was busy thinking about something.

Shanon and Hanryeong didn’t say anything either. They sensed that there was something important about Yeon-woo and Henova’s relationship, and only Rebecca brought it up.

「What’s your relationship with that old man?」

“He’s my savior.”

「Savior?」 Rebecca tilted her head.

Yeon-woo didn’t respond. What else could he call the only person in the Tower who missed his brother?

「He seems fond of you.」 Like a parent. Rebecca didn’t say anything further, belatedly realizing that it was a topic she...