The moment the thin net of light scattered around the cafe building was retracted.
"Ah, where have you been!"
"We didn't expect you to be here."
The people chasing Ki Yuhyeon ran over from a distance.
They were a pair of twins, a man and a woman, both wearing the same style of jacket. They stood close to Ki Yuhyeon, fearing he might run away again.
"Do you know how much we've been looking for you, Guild Master?"
"The Deputy Guild Master said you must be brought back at all costs!"
"I told you not to call me 'Guild Master' outside."
The twins turned pale and bowed their heads, clearly tense, expecting to be scolded again.
Their names were Ju Shinwoo and Ju Shinhee.
Although they had only awakened a few months ago, they were skilled hunters, capable enough to join the first team of the <Cheongra Guild>.
They were assigned to accompany the Guild Master today.
The excitement of this important role was short-lived. They soon found themselves in trouble when the Guild Master disappeared.
After wandering around, they finally found the car.
The first and strongest S-class in Korea.
Known by the nickname 'Moo Won'.
Although he was kind and had a gentle smile, there was an intimidating presence that made it hard to approach him. Even now, despite not showing any anger, a chill ran down their spines.
"How was it?"
The female twin, Ju Shinhee, gestured towards the cafe behind them and asked.
"There was nothing unusual. No Ether reaction either."
"But... didn't you go to check something that was bothering you?"
"Yeah, I did."
Ki Yuhyeon looked at the distant red brick building, lost in thought for a moment.
He had checked inside, but found nothing unusual. It was almost as if it was staged.
If there was anything unusual, it might be... that woman.
Ki Yuhyeon recalled her deep black hair and wide, surprised eyes.
"About this coat."
"Yes."
Ki Yuhyeon infused a small amount of Ether into the end of his coat. A blue vine mark appeared and then disappeared.
"Can non-awakened people see the mark?"
"No, of course not. The mark only reacts to Ether."
Ju Shinwoo shook his head.
"Is there a problem?"
"No, just curious."
"It's the guild uniform. Only awakened people can activate and confirm the mark."
But how did that woman know? Could she be a hunter?
That might be a reasonable assumption, but... there were still doubts.
He couldn't sense any Ether from her. She looked like an ordinary person.