"A human? You're a living human being?"

"Yeah, I'm human. Human."

Kratia hurriedly nodded while she stuttered in reply, but it was clear how flustered she was, and her wooden acting betrayed Lee Shin-Woo’s identity. Case in point, Prince Altania quickly pointed his staff at Lee Shin-Woo.

"What about you...? Are you an undead? It was only for a moment, but I definitely felt powerful death energy. Don't try to fool me. Once caught by the genius mage, Prince Altania, even a general would fall in one hit!"

"...There's no way I'd be able to fool you, Senior."

"...Huh?"

Speaking from behind the helmet, Lee Shin-Woo made the Prince flinch. Once he took off his helmet and revealed himself, Prince Altania froze. Kratia, who looked back reflexively, froze as well. At some point, Rem had disappeared from his shoulder, but that wasn't very important right now.

"...Lee Shin-Woo?"

"A pleasure to meet you, Senior. It's me, Lee Shin-Woo."

Lee Shin-Woo replied with an infectious smile. Prince Altania was temporarily unable to respond and remained stiff, but he soon cleared his throat and withdrew his staff.

"It's strange....