“J has returned, hasn’t he?”

The sudden directness of the question caused the Hunter to cough awkwardly. While J's survival had been rumored, only a select few within the Awakener Management Bureau knew that J had personally confirmed his return. On top of that, the news had only recently been received…

Sensing the Hunter’s doubt, Song Joheon sighed softly, as if amused by the suspicion.

“A comrade returning from the brink of death… of course, I rushed over as soon as I heard. I must be getting old, ha-ha.”

“Ha-ha…” The Hunter awkwardly followed suit with a hollow laugh, sneaking …