A Necromancer contract was processed through the medium of blood. Thats why I was always required to split open my palm to initiate the [Vengeful Ghost Contract].

However, due to the increasingly twisted [Vengeful Ghost Memories] and the contract risk (which my servants still have yet to explain in detail), I sacrificed Koo Hui-seos blood instead of my own.

[Its not that I couldnt hear anything before]

[After the contract, their voices have sounded clearer Well, theres no need to be so wary about this, though]

As a result of that replacement, a few side-effects occurred. In other words, Koo Hui-seo became more aware of the servants.

Of course, even before we used the mans blood, he informed us that he was aware of the servants existence. However, rather than just being aware of their presence, to hear that Koo Hui-seo could clearly hear the servants voices, enough to hold a conversation with them This was an unpredictable occurrence; the tension in the room rose as the conversation continued.

I wasnt sure how to handle this situation, so I looked towards Seo Dawon. Seo Dawon continued coldly, unfazed. Did you know that this would happen?

[I slightly expected this result]

So you knew and yet you didnt tell usdeliberately?

[You didnt ask?]

Koo Hui-seos response took on a mocking tone. I was worried that the Mage might shout at Koo Hui-seo at this rate, but Seo Dawon continued to speak calmly. Itll be quite troublesome if you continue to keep secrets from us.

[Mm, I dont know what youre worried about but dont worry I like Lee-kyung-ssi, so I havent told anyone, yet.]

Yet?

[Yes I didnt want to put you in a troublesome situation.]

Koo Hui-seo meekly blurted out that last sentence, as if he were seeking my praise.

The corners of Seo Dawons lips rose crookedly, as if he had heard something ridiculous. Youre the troublesome one, Koo Hui-seo.

[Me?]

On the day youre too indiscreet, and the contract is discovered, youre going back to the hospital.

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This time, youll truly be alone. Are you alright with that?

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Koo Hui-seos giggling voice had been completely shut down. I could clearly feel the mans befuddlementhe truly didnt expect Seo Dawon to threaten to shove him back in the hospital.

However, Seo Dawon didnt stop there and softly, tenaciously, placed more pressure on Koo Hui-seo. Its only natural for a slave like you to uphold and protect the contract. You didnt tell us that using your blood as sacrifice could insidiously insert itself into Lee-kyungs abilities. After living as a Witchs son for thirty years, you should know what youre placing at stake for playing around with a contract.

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Or have you not yet broken habits from when you were a parasite? 1

[Arghhhhh!]

As soon as Seo Dawons sarcastic remarks finished, someoneKoo Kyungman, I presumeshouted and soon fell silent. Any signs of groans or other noises disappeared. I thought the call had ended, but, before long, Koo Hui-seo spoke in a slightly subdued voice.

[I dont want to speak any longer with Seo Dawon-ssi Ill call again later, Lee-kyung-ssi.]

Alright. I hesitated and, then, decided to hang up for now. I could hear Koo Hui-seos faint breathing until I finally disconnected; I thought I heard the occasional whimper Perhaps he was crying.

I dont know if he was crying because he was intimidated or because he was angered, but I felt sorry at the thought of a grown man clinging to the calldespite being in tearsuntil I finally hung up. Also, even though this was Koo Hui-seo, the memory of how he had been locked up as a chimeric tree in an empty room was still vivid in my mind I felt an automatic sense of pity.

However, when I hung up, I breathed a sigh of relief. Even though hes pitiful Id like to limit my conversations with him as much as possible.

In particular, I didnt want to deal with Koo Hui-seo while he was currently interacting with Koo Kyungman. What kind of torture was inflicted upon the brother? Before my complicated feelings towards Koo Hui-seo could even disappear, the weighty sound of the doorbell rang throughout the living room.

[Ding Dong]

I snapped back from my daze and stared at the front door then at the Mage. I asked him with my eyes if we had another guest scheduled to visit today.

Whos that?

No ones supposed to visit today However, Seo Dawon seemed ignorant as well; he loosened the arms crossed over his chest. I briefly wondered if the visitor might be Kim Sangyoon, but the Warrior usually sent an extremely formal message before seeking me out for an appointment. The identity of the sudden visitor became even more mystifying.

Eventually, Woo Ragi, the only one standing at this time, took the initiative to stride towards the intercom screen. He pressed the [Connect] button in order to see the visitors face. How did this bastard know how to find this place? No way, Choi Lee-kyung, did you promise to meet him here?

What? W-Who is it?

In lieu of answering, Woo Ragi turned his body to show me the intercom screen. Then, I opened my mouth, astonished, at the image of the man.

On the screen, I could see a man in a suit with his shirt buttoned all the way up to the collardespite the fact that the summer temperature had yet to disappear and the days were still sweltering. However, that stuffy-looking outfit perfectly suited the the mans cold eyes. I guess you could say that the aesthetic was well balanced.

[I know youre home You should open the door before I tear it off its hinges.]

However, unlike his appearance, the man had a fiery personality. I stared dumbfoundedly at the screen; when the man summoned metal knuckles into his handas if he were ready to strikeI cried out in shock. Why on earth is Moon Issak here!?

[Bang!]

Before I could open the door, Moon Issak punched it and smashed through. I made eye contact with the man through the untouched screen door and the hole in the front door.

As soon as he saw me, Moon Issak smiled, baring the neat rows of his teeth. Then, instead of greeting me, he said, Choi Lee-kyung-ssi. This is your faultwhy did you ignore all the messages I sent? 2

After seeing how speechless I was, he tilted his head, put his hand through the hole, and unlocked the half-hanging lock. He was skillfulas if he had done this once or twice before.

What are you gonna do? Woo Ragi, in front of me, hand slightly outstretched. His tone indicated that the question wasnt meant for me but for Seo Dawon standing next to me.

Seo Dawon stared at Moon Issak with a rare blank face, but I felt irritation far beyond anger emanating from him. I was more nervous about the Mage than Moon Issak, who had just punched through the door

The Mage flared his bloodlost as he kept his eyes trained on Moon Issak who entered after opening the screen door. Well have to block him.

Are you gonna kill him? Dont think we can stop him from talking.

However, if I thought about it further, we were in a position where were unable to touch the investigator. In order to subdue him, it would be necessary to summon a Servant; in that scenario, Moon Issak would 100% recognize the Red Lotus guild member. How would he react in that situation A splitting headache ransacked my head.

Further, in addition to other reasons as to why Moon Issak couldnt be dealt with at this point in time, the act of breaking open the front door and loudly entering the house may have attracted witnesses. He was a celebrity involved with various social work; if he was murdered or assumed missing, too much attention would be drawn towards us. Therefore, even Seo Dawon couldnt help but be worried about this dangerous situation.

Eventually, Moon Issak stood in front of me without any obstructions. Of course he wouldnt know, but the investigator had a sword pointed at his neck. I relaxed a little at the sight of Woo Ragis echo swords directly under Moon Issaks chin. What business do you have with me?

Moon Issaks expression didnt hide how much he looked down on me. Why would you do such an upsetting thing like ignoring my messages, making a busy man like myself come all this way?

I was injured and was in no state to check my inbox.

And you dont think youll be injured if I were to hit you?

This bastard is a total bully Unable to hide my rising anger, I glared at him. But, in the end, I sighed instead of feeding my anger and apologized to the investigator. I apologize. However, I truly didnt intend to ignore you.

Then, I opened my status window and pressed on the Friend message tab. I had to check what made him storm into my home.

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TL: Poor Hamster, he just woke up and is dealing with not 1 but 2 headaches.