“We want to cooperate with the Awakener Management Bureau.”

“...”

“To stop the apocalypse.”

Uijae narrowed his eyes, carefully studying Ivan’s face. Behind his glasses, Ivan’s eyes sparkled with sincerity. He seemed completely honest. But a small scoff came from beside him. Minggijeok, wearing a humorless expression, responded instead.

“What utter nonsense.”

“...”

“You’ve imprisoned hunters here. Not just civilians but hunters, and you’ve used them as test subjects, and now you’re asking for cooperation? How far do you plan to go with this shamelessness? If Hunter Jeongbin were here, he would’ve turned this place upside down.”

“Ah? Ahaha... I …