Chapter 54: Void
"It's to ward off malevolent spirits,"Old Ram explained noticing his gaze, he leaned forward slightly, resting his arms on his knees. His voice was low, steady. "You don't believe in such things, do you?"
"I don't," Shin met his gaze without flinching.
Old Ram gave a slow, knowing nod. "You're not the first. Most people who had seek me are confused, frightened, curious—or out of options."
His gaze deepened, sharp as a blade honed by time. "I believe you're the last one."
There was no aggression in his stare—just an old, quiet weight. The weight of someone who'd faced darkness before and didn't mind staring it down again.
But Shin didn't waver.
He met that heavy gaze with one of his own, calm and composed.
"I don't know what exactly I'm dealing with," Shin admitted. "I'm not even sure I need your help. Maybe I just needed to speak with someone who won't think I'm losing my mind."
Old Ram raised a brow, but said nothing. Normally, he refused vague requests. When Secretary Yun contacted him, he declined outright.
But once he heard the name—Keir—curiosity stirred.
He had little knowledge of high society or celebrity, but the name Keir carried power, even in places where names didn't matter.