Chi-Woo felt someone’s gaze on him while walking. Yunael was glancing at him sideways; it seemed that she had something to say. She would have usually asked the question without hesitation, but she was clearly holding it in because they were marching. Although she had a fiery and energetic personality, she surprisingly made a clear distinction between professional and nonprofessional life—that was probably why she was a hero.

Chi-Woo muttered to himself and widened his distance from the other expedition team members with the excuse of scouting the area during the break. Then, as expected, Yunael quietly followed him.

“Hey, you know. Can I ask you a question?”

“Yes, go ahead.”

“What happened this morning?”

“What do you mean?”

“Stop playing dumb. I’m talking about that hero—Ru Amuh.”

“Why? Do you want me to arrange a separate meeting between you two? Since you two are getting so cozy.”

“Ah, seriously. I’m not interested. Although my body changed into that of a woman, my heart is still the same.”

When Yunael sharply glared at him, Chi-Woo smirked. “Then what is it? I can only give you a proper reply if you tell me exactly what you’re asking.”

“Oh my goodness. Look at you keeping up the act even though you know what I want to know.” Yunael crossed her arms and grumbled at his attitude. Although she looked displeased, she sighed and continued, “How can someone change so much overnight?”

Chi-Woo’s eyes widened slightly. He had been somewhat doubtful that Yunael would notice Ru Amuh’s change.

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