Escorted by the shikigami, Se-Hoon headed to the deepest part of the family estate, stopping before a certain room. 0

Unlike other areas in the estate, the area they had arrived at was empty, without the escorts or shikigami acting as guards, creating a solemn atmosphere. It was almost as if it demanded reverence.0

But all Se-Hoon felt as he scanned his surroundings was boredom. 0

Trying to act all serious…0

Not interested, Se-Hoon refocused on the shikigami who had guided him. 0

“I have summoned Mr. Lee,” it said, kneeling before the door.0

Silence—there was no reply. However, the shikigami seemed to have expected that, as it quietly opened the door without hesitation. 0

“Please, head on in.”0

Walking past the shikigami, Se-Hoon stepped inside and looked around. The room was bare, with little to no furniture, except for one side, where a thin curtain revealed a silhouette behind it.0

Staring at it, Se-Hoon noticed it bore a striking resemblance to the one he had previously glimpsed in Ren's memories, sparking his curiosity.0

I see. So this is how Ren must have seen him.0

Intrigued, Se-Hoon made his way over to it and sat directly in front. 0

A silence fell. 0

Then, a few moments later, a calm voice finally resounded from behind the curtain. 0

“My apologies.” 0

The voice was gentle, its echo resonating with the room’s stillness. 0

“To think I left my own household’s matters unattended, resulting in a guest being dragged into it…. It is quite an embarrassing display.”0

Se-Hoon was certain. The voice was the one from Ren’s memories. 0

“…Well, things happen.”0

“According to the Heroes Association’s investigation, the recent attack was orchestrated by the Himura and Amane families—specifically, their heads, who acted...0