Cheol Ji-seon fell silent for a moment after hearing my response.

I expected some kind of reaction after my confirmation. Judging by his character, I thought he'd ask either why I had done it or if there was a plan to get him out.

I tapped the table lightly with my fingertips, waiting for him to speak.

Would he ask why I did it?
Or would he ask if there was a plan to rescue him?

As I waited patiently, Cheol Ji-seon finally opened his mouth.

“…Did you have a reason for doing it?”

The first option. He was …