“…….”
I looked at the door to Hyunmoo 1 Team’s waiting room.
After going through all that and still standing in front of it, the whole thing felt strangely unreal.
But habit was honest.
Click.
I opened the door and went in.
And then….
“You’re here?”
I saw Agent Bronze stand up with a pleased look when he saw me.
“Good morni…. Agent Grape. Your complexion doesn’t look good.”
Ah.
“Did you not sleep well again?”
“I, uh, just tossed and turned a little. I’m fine.”
It was fortunate I had treated the wounds that would have been noticeable in advance.
“If you’re too tired, you need to say so.”
“…Yes. Thank you.”
I managed to smile and talk with Agent Bronze like usual, then sat down on the sofa opposite him.
And waited.
“…….”
Sweat gathered in my palm.
But even after several minutes passed, the waiting room still held only the two of us.
The person who was supposed to appear did not.
“Excuse me.”
“Yes?”
“Agent Choi….”
“Ah. Agent-nim won’t be working today.”
“…….”
What?
‘Wait.’
Did something go wrong?
‘No.’
Could Director Ho have gone to find him again? Or did he try to break the restriction immediately and get into an accident? I….
“He came in a little early, but said he wasn’t feeling well, used sick leave, and went back.”
“…Yes.”
There was a witness account.
Something too strong to be called relief swept through my chest.
“You don’t need to worry too much. That…