Why is my dongsaeng

Cheon Dongha ran with all his might and appeared in front of us out of breath.

He looked at us with an expression that was flustered yet vigilant.

His gaze passed through Red Tiger, White Tiger, and Cheon Sungheon, finally landing on Kim Shinrok.

Professor Shinrok What is happening?

Its logical that Cheon Dongha would address Kim Shinrok, a teacher at our school, instead of me or the other tigers he doesnt know.

However, Kim Shinrok seemed reluctant to speak on behalf of the head of the Tiger Clan and his father.

Kim Shinrok cherishes his students but he prioritizes the Tiger Clan, his family.

Just as I expected Kim Shinrok tried to handle the situation without letting his expression reveal anything.

When Kim Shinrok showed no intention to speak, the arrow headed to me and Hwang Jiho next.

Hwang Jiho was looking at Cheon Dongha with sparkling eyes.

He mustve gotten excited about Cheon Donghas light skill.

I suddenly got an order to review the reports I submitted as soon as I clocked in at the institute. I thought that was weird. Did you do that?

You are most certainly correct. I even prepared a dummy, how did you figure it out?

Hwang Jiho speaking like an old man to Cheon Dongha!

Maybe its because were caught red-handed kidnapping his brother, but it seems like this crazy guy decided to drop the high school student act in front of Cheon Dongha.

Cheon Dongha looked suspicious, but he didnt point it out since Hwang Jihos way of speaking was the least of his worries given this extremely odd situation.

I recognized that it was a fake without difficulty because of my brothers blinking pattern. His eyes would usually move along with the text that Im reading.

He saw through the dummy through Cheon Sungheons blinking pattern.

But did he figure out that it was Hwang Jiho who ordered everything through his clairvoyance skill?

Nothing less is expected from my playable character.

I knew something was wrong so I activated my light skill. I came here because a lump of red fog left the institute and moved toward the Silver Hall. It was in front of the hall that the fog was moving. And now look, my brother was enveloped by that red fog after all.

The Eye Embracing Heaven and Earth seem to be able to see Red Tigers red fog although he cant see through it.

Red Tiger and Kim Shinrok both looked surprised.

Their expression was so similar, making it undeniable that they are related by blood.

Cheon Dongha seemed to have a lot to say to Kim Shinrok judging from the way hes looking at him.

Still, he prioritized his brother.

I dont think this is a meaningless joke. Explain to me whats going on. I will inform the association depending on what you say.

Hwang Jiho glanced at me.

I could guess why.

Hes trying to ask me if Cheon Dongha is a reliable person based on the things that I know.

Cheon Dongha never sided with the Black Screen until the end. Considering his track record in PMH, hes reliable. There wont be any problem with telling him whats going on, but I feel sorry that it seems like he will get involved with the circumstances of the Tiger Clan

Still, I dont know what the Tiger Clan would think.

While I was trying to weigh the situation, Hwang Jihos eyes were fixed on me.

Seeing that he wants my opinion, he must be hesitating. Hes even considering revealing his identity.

I nodded.

Hwang Jiho nodded back and began to speak.

First of all, I think its best that you know this bodys true identity. Well, its not like I tried actively hiding it.

What does that mean?

Its true that Hwang Jiho doesnt bother masking his way of speaking in front of our classmates.

But how would Cheon Dongha understand if he puts it that way?

Though it might be possible since Cheon Dongha is a smart guy.

The head of the Hwangmyeong Foundation is not human. You mustve heard this rumor since its related to the business world.

Ive heard of it. People of royal lineage and humans are mixed in society. Hywangmyeong Group is probably like that too. Just like Professor Yong Jegun is one of our teachers.

Well, its not really comparable to Yong Jegun.

Fwaaa!

Hwang Jihos eyes and hair turned golden.

His eyes and hair were filled with overwhelming mana.

Among those in Hwangmyeong Group, those who have the surname Hwang are part of the Tiger Clan. For your information, all the Hwang-ssi of Hwangmyeong Group that you met were all Tiger Clan.

!

Cheon Dongha finally understood, his face nothing short of shocked.

To be more accurate though, all those who belong to Hwangmyeong Group that have the last name Hwang are Hwang Jihos alter egos.

Well, his alter egos are technically part of the Tiger Clan, so hes not really lying.

So youre And Chairman is And that person

Cheon Dongha looked confused.

I guess he saw a lot of Hwang Jihos alter egos while working at the research institute.

Hwang Jiho did not deny Cheon Donghas suspicion.

Yes, theyre all Tiger Clan. Theres only one human in front of you right now. Its Jo Euishin.

Cheon Dongha and I made eye contact.

He seemed to be wondering why the human Jo Euishin was here.

Pushing aside such questions, he continued to talk to Hwang Jiho.

His top priority is still his brother.

But modern history says that Tiger Clan isnt very involved with humans Why did the Tiger Clan suddenly kidnap my brother? Does my brothers symptoms have something to do with the Tiger Clan?

Hwang Jiho couldnt answer.

Its because he doesnt know yet too.

In the basement of the Silver Hall, a family of the Tiger Clan is in deep sleep.

I have heard of a ghost story related to the basement of the Silver Hall.

You mean photos of the monthly ceremonies in the basement? Well, there was a time when we tried to wake him up by doing something similar.

Hwang Jiho unveiled the ghost story that was being told in Eungwang High.

So my brother has something to do with the tiger who is in deep sleep.

Hwang Jiho didnt deny it.

If you hadnt found your brother and protected him, the possibility wouldve disappeared.

Cheon Sungheon, who was still enveloped by the red fog, watched our exchanges.

Hwang Jiho pressed his temples and glanced at Cheon Sungheon.

I cant just let your brother go now that were here. Instead, you may come with us.

Cheon Dongha didnt answer right away.

He cant decide whether to take his brother away from here or comply.

In the end, he asked for Cheon Sungheons opinion.

What do you think? Do you want to go to the basement?

He responded.

He blinked once right away as if he was waiting all this time to be asked.

Okay.

Cheon Dongha answered with a complex expression.

His face seemed full of questions and anxiety, but I also felt a strong determination to protect his younger brother.

Then lets go.

Hwang Jiho stepped forward and Red Tiger and Kim Shinrok followed right behind.

Cheon Dongha stood beside Cheon Sungheon.

White Tiger stepped back, watching over everyone.

***

Inside the Silver Hall.

I didnt feel any sign of the secretarys presence.

Cold energy rose from the halls white marble, making it seem more lonely than usual.

Follow me. Dont fall behind too far.

Hwang Jiho spoke as he took the lead.

We were headed to the chairmans office.

The area where the office was located was large, having a separate space for the secretarys office, a reception room, and other facilities.

We headed straight to the chairmans office.

Hwang Jiho stopped behind the desk where the chairmans nameplate was placed and put his hand on the wall.

Ddddddeeu!

When Hwang Jiho released his energy wave through the wall, a door was finally revealed.

Beyond the door was a silver-finished elevator.

An elevator in a place like this!

Cheon Dongha looked very impressed.

He now seems to believe that Hwang Jiho is of Tiger Clan.

As soon as we entered the elevator and energy wave was released, the elevator began to move.

Come to think of it, almost all the facilities in Eungwang District have some sort of basement.

Eunyeonggwans basement where Red Tiger and Kim Shinrok torture criminals.

The basement of the Hwangmyeong Mansion where the 12-point alliance meetings were held.

Underground of the Hwangmyeong Research Institute where Cheon Sungheon was located.

And the basement of Silver Hall where Silver Tiger is asleep.

It must have something to do with intelligence.

The most intelligent place in Korea must be Eungwang District.

Since the people of royal lineage can use their intellectual power greatly, they mustve opted to build their major facilities underground.

There are a lot of limitations though. Did Hwang Jiho use his intellect to fight in PMH?

Dding!

The elevator finally reached its destination.

Countless columns welcomed us as soon as the elevator doors opened.

The pillars were stretched out so high that the top could only be seen by looking up.

They were engraved with ancient words which I assume are placed by Hwang Jihos boundary skill.

I didnt know there was an underground facility in Silver Hall. There are ancient words written on the pillars. Is it managed with intelligence?

Correct. It took a considerable amount of boundary to protect the one who is asleep here. Each pillar has slightly different functions. Hmm

Hwang Jiho suddenly stopped.

At the same time, the other tigers faces looked stiff as they looked around.

I think someone is here beside us.

Theres something over there!

His light skill mustve detected something as Cheon Dongha pointed to the other side.

Hwang Jiho activated his glare skill and looked at where Cheon Dongha was pointing.

His golden eyes were filled with rage

Mountain spirit, what are you doing here?!

Hwang Jihos scolding voice resonated.

His voice mustve been enforced with energy waves as it made my ears sting.

I immediately activated my glare skill.

I saw someone lying in a silver coffin in the center of the basement.

Is that Silver Tiger over there?!

The young man with silver hair had his eyes closed as if he was asleep.

Its subtle, but theres some energy wave there.

However, hes not showing any signs of waking up.

On the other hand, mountain spirit seem to be holding something.

It seems like mountain spirit is putting something on top of Silver TIgers body. What is it? Is that a branch?

Mountain spirit placed a branch that was slightly thinner than his forearm on Silver Tigers body before running away with all his might.

Even if he runs, it wont be long before hes caught by Hwang Jiho or White Tiger.

The distance quickly narrowed as the angry Hwang Jiho and White Tiger approached Silver Tiger.

When we were close enough to distinguish Silver Tigers appearance without the help of skills

Is that Is that a branch from Cheondansu?

Right after Cheon Donghas words, a system notification rang in my head.