Even A Tired Villain Has Circumstances

Chapter 13

"I'm coming in."

I decided it would be better to wake him up if he was sleeping inside. Because people are waiting outside.

"What's going on?"

The interior was a mess. It was beyond dirty; it looked like it had been bombed. Cabinets wide open, papers scattered on the floor soaked in a mix of spilled coffee or cola, and even broken glass shards. To describe it further seemed endless.

"Nothing is sound. No matter how much they have no sense of hygiene, they sell information in a place like this?"

It seemed more plausible that they had engaged in illicit alcohol trading.

'There is no Jeon Seogu where he should be, so did he really run away?'

Although all Western countries are in the gray zone, they live by their own rules. Also, hunters and high-ranking people do not touch Jeon Seogu too hastily because they may end up hearing false information.

'Jeon Seogu, who works at the lowest risk red sign, ran away at night? Normally, safety is the most important thing, so they rarely have to run away.'

I thought somewhat perplexed as I surveyed the surroundings, closing the cabinet doors one by one.

'The dwelling place of Jeon Seogu might have changed. In that case, I should abandon this place and go to another location I remember... Is the closest place a bit away from the Gyeongdae area?'

Although it wasn't far from here in terms of location, it was somewhat inconvenient due to transportation. I had deliberately allowed extra time, so being late for the appointment shouldn't be an issue, but it was a bit troublesome and tiring. I decided to check the map first and determine which direction to go. At that moment, a swirling energy, reminiscent of nausea, was sensed nearby.

"Where is this guy?"

And along with a roar, an unusual voice filled the basement.

'Could it be that he really ran away at night? And after listening to what that man said, it seems like the situation isn't over yet.'

My heart started pounding like crazy. I thought I was choosing an easy and safe path, but the situation kept getting complicated. Since entering the game, there had been no time for my heart to settle.

'If I go out now and tell that man that I just came as a customer, and Jeon Seogu has already left, how will it turn out?'

In an instant, three possible outcomes came to mind.

One, get beaten to death and tortured.

Two, get beaten to death and thrown into the sea as fish food.

Three, safely transported and become a victim of human trafficking.

I couldn't think of a scenario where I could escape safely.

'Baek Woojin doesn't have any teleportation-related skills!'

Fighting someone whose identity I didn't even know was an unimaginable and terrifying prospect. Even when I fought against a different species before, there was an uneasiness, but fighting someone exuding such a dangerous atmosphere was on another level.

"Hurry up and come out! Do you think I won't find you just because you're hiding?"

All I could see in front of me were cabinets. As I closed each one, only one remained for me to hide in.

"This guy. Wouldn't it be good for your well-being to be quiet when I'm alone? You'll be in big trouble if that person comes."

The words from outside were gradually shifting from persuasion to coercion.