“It’s been a while, ma’am.” Chi-Hyun said.

Onlookers who weren’t aware of their relationship would be shocked that the legend would address someone so politely. Chi-Hyun spoke informally to everyone but spoke in honorifics to the person in front of him.

“Yeah, it’s been a while,” a quiet and tranquil voice replied. “I guess you’re still alive.” Her voice was authoritative but also calm. “Since the Celestial Realm was working so frantically to send additional recruits, I thought you might have fucked up and kicked the bucket.”

It was shocking that the speaker not only spoke so informally to him, but also laughed and made a jab at him.

“The fact that I’m alive must mean I still have work to do here.” Chi-Hyun calmly replied and looked at the person sitting comfortably across from him. She appeared extremely relaxed as she rested her head on the top of the sofa. With both of her arms drooping loosely to her sides, she placed her crossed legs on Chi-Hyun’s desk. There was even a long pipe in her mouth. Although she was sitting in an extremely rude manner, Chi-Hyun didn’t seem to mind at all.

“I didn’t expect to see you here.”

“It’s because they were making such a huge fuss at the Celestial Realm.”

“The Celestial Realm?”

“Yeah, they said that the prophecy was looking for me in a hurry or something. They pestered and begged me to participate in the ninth recruitment until my ears bled.” She let out a deep sigh. “That Laguel girl, who’s usually like a wooden doll, implored me so desperately too. I was also curious about how you were doing, and I might as well look for a husband here.”

“I’ll pretend I misheard the last part.”

“No, you heard it right. Isn’t this where all the Celestial Realm’s heroes are gathered in droves? There must be...