A prickling sensation on his skin—a clear sign of hostility. Mackerel sighed audibly as if for them to hear, tucking his glasses into the chest pocket of his tank top. He then pulled out another cigarette and lit it.

"So… has Seowon Guild fallen too? Or did Jeong Bin die? Those are the only reasons I can think of for you coming here.”

"Sorry to disappoint, but neither of those things has happened," Sa-young answered in his place. Mackerel glanced back and forth between Sa-young and Uijae, then gave a dry chuckle.

“Then, I guess…”

“……”

“J must be about …