“Excuse me, is someone inside?”

*Knock knock knock.* The sound of knocking echoed through the quiet hangover soup restaurant, accompanied by a faint murmur.

“Maybe they’re sleeping….”

The voice alone was enough for Uijae to recognize the visitor—it was Yoon Gaeul, the one who had shown him the fragment world. Under normal circumstances, she would have been a welcome guest... but not now. Uijae glanced at the corner. Hong Yeseong was lying flat on the floor, his head craned up like a lizard, listening intently.

'Of all times for him to be here…'

Uijae caught Hong Yeseong’s gaze and mouthed …