“I deposited some money into your bank account.”

Just as they arrived near the transfer gate, Kim Hannah told Seol Jihu.

He had been dazedly looking at the massive oval-shaped portal and was caught off-guard. His eyes widened in surprise.

“Money? But, I haven't….”

“It's not the contract signing fee. You'll only get that after signing the contract.”

Kim Hannah cut him off before he went any further.

“Just think of it as a small gift from me saying thanks. I'll be able to move around a bit easier now all thanks to you.”

“Uh, sure…. But, is it okay for me to receive this money?”

“Of course. This is the reward that you totally deserve, so don't sweat it and spend as you like.”

“Uhm, thanks.”

“What do you mean, thanks? I should be the one thanking you. Anyways, go confirm it once you arrive on the other side. I've taken only a little bit out of my own allowance, so don't get your hopes up too much. In any case, there are things you gotta take care of first, am I right?”

She was right about that. Not only did he have financial debts to pay off, but there were also other forms of debt he had to clear up.

“Thanks, I appreciate it.”

“Okay. You can spend it in any shape or form you want, but put out the urgent fires first, okay? Not on useless stuff. Making sure that there won't be any trouble back on Earth is one of the tenets the Earthlings must adhere to.”

Seol Jihu stood before the gate. The blue-colored substance gently waving in front of him emitted a blindingly arresting light.

“It should be around the middle of April when you return. I'll spend another day here before going back to Earth. I'll give you a call in… about eight hours later in the Earth time.”

Seol Jihu's attention was focused solely on the portal in front of him, and he could just barely nod his head to show he had heard her, before he cautiously stepped forward to enter. Almost right away, the back of his left hand began emitting bright light, and then, an even brighter light, powerful enough to blind the onlookers, swallowed him.

As the youth was gradually enveloped by the brilliant light, Kim Hannah shouted...