—I did think that you might call someday. It seems you’ve been doing well.0

I said, “I’m sorry for not calling you until now. I should have—”0

—At your age, you’re probably busy with work.0

I heard faint coughs from the other end of the call. The orphanage director cleared his throat before he continued. 0

—Strangers sometimes come and ask if you are from our orphanage. At first, I thought you had done something very wrong, but the other children showed me a video. Is it true that your other name is Death King? What a name…0

“It isn’t a name I personally came up with. The Tower—”0

—I see. Anyhow, it’s been a while since I heard your voice, so I feel relieved now.0

I didn’t reply. I wasn’t sure what to say.0

—Gong-Ja? Is something wrong?0

Holding the phone tightly, I suppressed the emotions surging in my chest down my throat. “I have something to ask you, Director.”0

—Tell me. No, wait a minute. How serious is the question? Let me know that first.0

“It’s very serious. It’s probably the most serious question I’ve ever asked you…”0

—Then give me two—no, three minutes. I’m lying on a sofa right now, so let me get up, get some coffee, and listen in a proper posture. Just don’t hang up. Wait three minutes.2

“Okay.”0

His life was probably very difficult. 0

I thought of all the malice that one had to endure to be a good person. If all the good people in this world came together, it would be possible to have a display of all the...0