“What’s this? You didn’t forget me, did you, Soleum? It’s been ages!”

The figure standing in the dim hallway greeted me cheerfully, extending a hand.

It was the familiar face of my old supervisor from Team D, now wearing a badger mask.

“…Assistant Manager?”

It was unmistakable.

Park Minseong, my former mentor, seemed just as vibrant and full of personality as I remembered from our time working together.

I quickly shook his hand and asked, “Are you feeling better?”

“Much better. I’m slowly getting back to regular activity. These days, I don’t have any major problems with daily life. Right, …