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The couple mentioned the favor that I asked of them last night, stressing that the only thing I told them to do was to take a look at the records.

They seem to be mindful that the other tigers would think that I pushed them to consider Kim Shinrok.

However, the couple didnt come here upon my request.

We looked at the records of the torture of the caught bears so far, at the request of the benefactor.

It was flawless. Looking at the content and result of the torture, we wouldnt have imagined that this child did it.

He was too good that we had to put up that act.

The couple talked to me again after informing Kim Shinrok and Hwang Jiho about the situation.

We met with family members we havent met for quite a long time and heard about the benefactor.

The tiger couple asked around about me?

Well, I asked them for such a big favor so its not surprising.

However, their next words werent expected.

We will make sure to offer flowers to the benefactors family next time.

We will continue to stay in the garden as long as Hwangho-nim allows us. We cant communicate using a device inside, so please send us a letter next time.

So the tiger couple met with the other tigers who came to the charnel house.

A lot of people from the Tiger Clan came during the first death anniversary of my family in this world.

Hwang Jiho spoke before I could.

Alright. Ill call you next time.

Thank you.

I guess the Tiger Clan really intends to offer flowers for my family next year.

I am grateful that my family would be commemorated by more people, but I was unsure how to react to hearing those words from the tiger couple.

We will leave the torture of that bear up to Kim Shinrok. Well inform Jukho.

We will also observe.

That bear is still under your jurisdiction. Wed just make sure not to kill it or drive it crazy.

After Hwang Jihos words, the tiger couple left, saying that they would go to the bamboo forest first.

We also went out, but Kim Shinrok decided to stay in the Eunyeonggwan, saying that he would prepare for the torture.

After bidding goodbye to Hwang Jiho, Kim Shinrok spoke to me.

Thank you, Jo Euishin-gun. Im always indebted to you.

Does he really have to thank me?

Im not sure what I did deserves appreciation.

I couldnt say it openly, so I decided to just gloss over it.

Its nothing. Please take good care of that bear.

Yes, leave it to me.

Kim Shinrok looked brighter than when we first entered.

He seemed to be motivated.

I felt relieved at the way things turned out.

Jo Euishin, why dont you stop by the mansion today? Lets have dinner together.

Theres nothing important to talk about right now, so Id normally say no.

But considering the trespassing I did against the Tiger Clan today, I couldnt say no.

I nodded reluctantly.

Hwang Jiho would usually laugh at this kind of situation, but he didnt.

I left an air shuttle in front of the gate. Lets use that.

Yeah.

Hwang Jiho got on first, and I followed suit.

I sat facing him.

Hes been strangely quiet since we parted ways with the couple and Kim Sihnrok.

Having nothing to say, I also kept quiet.

When the submarine began to float, Hwang Jiho spoke.

Eyes the same with the couple

Hwang Jiho stared into my eyes.

He wouldnt see those eyes, because neither the couple nor Kim Shinrok was around us.

Hwang Jiho was lost in thought.

I heard you were an adult in your previous world. But compared to my age, you are still a child.

This old man is well aware of his age.

I dont know why hes suddenly talking about this though.

He narrowed his eyes and spoke again.

Jo Euishin, dont tell me, ever since that day until now, youre

Hwang Jiho didnt finish his sentence.

Until the air shuttle reached the mansion, we remained quiet.

The silence was too heavy and I struggled to think about other things.

I wonder what wed talk about in the mansion today. Maybe about torture? If we decide in advance how to move according to the information wed get, it will be easier to deal with variables later on.

We got off the mansions front gate, yet the silence continued.

Hwang Jiho walked ahead.

He said were gonna have dinner, so maybe were going to the main house? No, we would need to go to Eunhos annex to talk These are matters that Eunho has to know anyway.

The main house where Eunhos descendants lived.

The annex where Eunho himself stayed.

I thought wed head to one of those two places, but my prediction was a good miss.

Hwang Jiho walked over to the hanok annex.

I was surprised that we were headed to the traditional house, and Hwang Jiho seemed to have read my thoughts.

I have no intention of talking about much today. I will treat the benefactor to some food that I made and let him rest.

Eunho doesnt come out of his annex often because he might encounter the descendants or other tigers.

Overall, hes concerned about his traces being revealed.

Does it mean I dont get to meet Eunho or his descendants today?

Did he really just call me over to eat?

He shouldve just let me go back to my dorm if he had nothing to say.

Should I leave now? No, its not polite. We already come this far.

I already committed a lot of crimes today, so I cant just refuse.

I headed to the hanok eventually.

I thought I should finish my meal quickly and go back, but all my thoughts disappeared when I heard a sound from inside the annex.

Woof woof!

The sound of an angel calling me!

The genius angel knew I was here, and he came out to greet me.

I dont know how Olmu heard me with those adorable little ears of his, and how his little feet can run this fast.

My genius Olmu goes beyond impossible.

I put him on standby since I thought youd want to see Shinsoo. I think that was a good decision I dont think youre listening to me though, Jo Euishin.

Hwang Jiho said something, but I couldnt hear him because of the overwhelming adoration that I had for Olmu.

Hwangho, Jo Euishin. Hello.

There was someone else in the house besides the angel.

It was Jeokho.

Compared to yesterday, Jeokhos eyes were glaring.

Among all the tigers, it seemed to be Jeokho that Hwang Jiho wants to share a meal with.

So he wasnt in Eunyeonggwan.

Just like he did in the bamboo forest, I thought Jeokho would hide.

Judging from Jeokhos expression, he seems to have been waiting in the mansion all this time.

Jeokho spoke again.

Did your talk end well?

Yes, Kim Shinrok will torture the bear.

Is that so?

Jeokhos face became relieved.

He was worried about his son all this time.

Hwang Jiho began to talk about the conversation with the tiger couple and the thing that I did.

Jeokho didnt say anything, but it was clear that he was sorry that he wasnt with his son when he was mentally distressed.

Seeing that face, Hwang Jiho asked.

I heard Kim Shinrok met the couple when he was young. Did you know that?

Jeokho had a faint smile at the mention of the young Kim Shinrok, but his face hardened again.

He shook his head.

I didnt know. I havent talked much with my son about the bast. I havent had any contact with the couple as well. The last time I met them was before I was tied up.

You talked to the couple back then?

Hwang Jiho looked a little surprised.

I visited them once. Its hard to say that we had a proper conversation since we talked through a door.

Jeokho talked about what happened then.

Before he turned himself in, he went to the couple to apologize.

But the couple refused to meet him face to face, and they rejected his apology.

They said they didnt want to meet me. I stepped down since I cant force them to accept my apology.

I see.

Jeokho has not visited the couple since then.

I experienced having people around me who loitered around, almost as if to force me to forgive them.

It seems like Jeokho is not like them.

I thought it was good that the couple didnt go through what I went through.

The annex fell silent after.

Someones here.

Jeokho looked up and glanced outside.

Hwang Jiho was calm as if he knew that someone would come.

The awaited guest is here.

Awaited guest?

It seems like I wasnt the only one who received an invite to dinner.

I thought about who it could be, but only candidates came to mind.

The door opened soon enough and the guest appeared.

It was Baekho-gun.

It was an unexpected appearance.

It wasnt strange for Baekho-gun to come to the hanok, but Hwang Jiho introduced him as a guest.

Woof woof!

Olmu, who was in my arms, barked happily when he saw Baekho-gun.

However, he stooped barking as if he sensed something.

He looked warily at Baekho-guns eyes.

Hwangho, dont tell me!

Jeokhos astonished voice rang out in the hanok.

Hwang Jiho looked satisfied when he saw his reaction.

Hahahaha! Now you noticed it.

Hwang Jiho began to laugh.

The guest seems to be behind Baekho-gun.

Come, youve come a long way. Take a seat.

I forgot to breathe when I saw who it was.

Liking my reaction very much, Hwang Jiho spoke with a bright voice.

Tonight is not just about dinner, Jo Euishin.

The guest was small so I couldnt see him well behind Baekho-gun.

Soon, the guest stepped forward.

The guest appeared with a large swirl of his small limbs, dragging a carrier the size of his body from behind.

Hi, Hwangho! Jeokho! Hi to you too Shinsoo, and you human!

It was Hyangrok, looking overly bright as he looked at Heokho.

The face gave me the creeps.

Hwang Jiho is going to make Jeokho and I drink a!

You said you need customized medicine for the human and the legendary tiger, right? I brought a lot of ingredients. Ill prepare it right away!

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