Chapter 107
The interior was just as spartan as I'd imagined.
I let out a hollow chuckle as I looked at the kitchen and living room, which contained only the bare minimum of items. It felt like I'd stepped into a model home or a condo showroom. The space was expansive, but the lack of furnishings made the air feel chilly.
The only thing that indicated someone actually lived there was a book with a bookmark tucked inside.
Lee Seung-hyun poured me a cup of tea.
"No need for small talk."
The man sat across from me, his face unchanged. I couldn't understand how I hadn't recognized him right away.
Even among soldiers, he was known for being taciturn and rigid.
He'd hated preambles back then, too.
"You could at least tell me about your apprentice's recent activities."