"Where have you been?"

The moment I stepped into the quarters, Gubong was the first to greet me with a pointed question.

Not just him—the other disciples were also staring at me with uneasy expressions.

“Just went for a little walk.”

“…All of a sudden?”

“Yeah.”

“...”

Gubong’s suspicious gaze lingered on me.

He clearly didn’t believe me, but so what? It wasn’t like that changed anything.

If he didn’t believe it, what was he going to do about it?

“What are you staring at? Got too much time on your hands? I doubt you’re free to be standing around like this.”

“All because of someone….”

“What?”

“Nothing….”

Gubong’s expression grew troubled as he cut himself off.

It seemed like something was weighing on his mind.

“It’s good that you’ve returned safely, but there’s no way we’re leaving here anytime soon.”

His expression was grim.

“Since you already caused a commotion with Baek Doryeong, the White family is bound to have fortified their defenses—”

“That won’t be an issue.”

“…Huh?”

My confident remark made Gubong narrow his eyes.

It won’t be an issue?

“What do you mean by that? Why would you think so…?”

“Oh, I overheard something while on my walk.”

I smiled faintly at his puzzled expression and replied.

“Apparently, something big happened outside.”

“…?”

Gubong tilted his head, confused.

*******

In the bustling district of Yahwol Palace, the streets were far more chaotic than usual.

“What’s going on?”

“How could something like this suddenly happen...?”

“Haven’t you heard yet?”

Humanoids with partial beast features gathered in small groups, exchanging words in hushed tones.

Unease and tension were written all over their faces.

It couldn’t be helped.

“I heard the Lord was attacked.”

“What…? The Lord? Who would dare attack him?”

“They said it was Lord Baek Wol.”

“What...?”

Among the four great families of Yahwol Palace, the White family was infamous for its violent nature.@@novelbin@@

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