Chapter 99: Trigger
"J has returned, right?"
The abrupt statement made the hunter cough unexpectedly. While J's survival was well known, his direct return was a fact known only to a select few within the Awakened Management Bureau. Moreover, the news had just recently come in...
Noticing the skeptical look, Song Jo-heon sighed softly for effect.
"A comrade who fought alongside us returned from the brink of death. How could I not rush over? I must be getting old. Haha."
"Haha..."
The hunter laughed soullessly, glancing at Song Jo-heon as he picked up the fallen paper cup.
'Where on earth did he hear this from?'
Despite the suspicious look, Song Jo-heon continued to smile leisurely. He tapped the ground with his cane once.
"Good stance... as a talent of the Management Bureau. But don't be too wary."
"Pardon?"
"I already heard all about it. Yes, from the person you know as well."
Song Jo-heon winked playfully. The wrinkles around his eyes folded pleasantly. At the same time, the subtle pressure he had been exerting since he entered slightly diminished. The hunter forced a smile, wiping a bead of cold sweat from his temple.