The reason I specifically mentioned Pasung was simple.
Je Hyuno was hostile toward Trials and Compatibles.
He had no reason to show leniency toward a Compatible who did not even belong to the Trial Response Agency.
He had overlooked many things until now because I was part of the “Trial Response Agency’s Special Mission Team.” Otherwise, he would have split me into several pieces long ago.
We had rushed into the meteorite after it dropped like a bolt from the blue.
I doubted Je Hyuno had heard from Samra whether I would renew my contract, so I tried sending him a Message.
After reading the Message, Je Hyuno lowered his head toward me.
The glossy surface of his goggles drew a little closer.
Perhaps because our surroundings were dark, it felt as though black shadows were pouring over me.
“Goyo.”
His low voice whispered languidly.
“Did you sign with the Trial Response Agency?”
It was a rough bass scarcely different from an animal’s growl.
I checked the Prison Guards around us. Although a Creature had spoken, none appeared particularly surprised.
Since Je Hyuno was classified as a Creature, his voice probably sounded like nothing more than a monster’s cry to the Prison Guards.
I answered in detail through a Message.
I plan to sign after we…