“Upon Lady Salem Eshnunna’s dire request, I came to visit you again, sir,” Noel said. Her manner of speech toward Chi-Woo had changed once again. “I know I came without warning, but the request I received was too urgent.”

Noel maintained a serious and business-like tone since there was someone in their party who didn’t know the full situation. Chi-Woo—no, Philip nodded. Seeing that Chi-Woo seemed to understand, Noel’s agitation subsided somewhat.

“I’ll give you space so that you can speak comfortably. Please call me when you’re done.” Noel backed away and searched her surroundings. It seemed she cared deeply whether or not Chi-Woo needed anything. As long as Noel was here, Chi-Woo wouldn’t have to worry about starving.

He was left alone with Eshnunna. Chi-Woo was glad to see her after so long. He was about to greet her when she spoke up first.

“I’m sorry.”

Chi-Woo’s eyes widened at the sudden apology.

“I know you’re busy. I didn’t want to bother you if there was a choice…”

“No! Thanks for coming, milady!”

“Pardon?”

“No, no, I mean it’s fine, Lady Eshnunna. I’m not really busy.”

“…Didn’t you tell all of us that you needed to take care of something on your own?”

“That’s true, but…” Philip studied Eshnunna carefully. Her complexion didn’t look good, and instead of asking what Chi-Woo was doing here, she simply stared at the ground. It seemed her mind was elsewhere.

‘She has a problem,’ Chi-Woo thought as he looked at her. But before that… ‘What are you doing?’ he asked Philip.

“Hmph.” Philip coug...