Murmurs filled the room.  

“Who...?”  

“Never seen him before.”  

“Is there someone like that here?”  

“Probably just a new arrival we didn't notice.”  

Despite the bustling noise, Seongho calmly scanned the people gathered in the lounge.  

“You're all gathered here at this time, and the conversation you were having earlier... seems like you've noticed that something isn't quite right.”  

At Seongho's remark, a few people flinched, their shoulders trembling.  

“I won’t say it again, so listen carefully.”  

Seeing their reactions, Seongho continued.  

“This place you’re all holding onto, trying to …