Chapter 57
Now that he thought about it, the girl's clothing alone was remarkable—
an elegant, luxurious robe radiating wealth.
She was clearly a guest visiting Registration Hall.
And not just any guest—a precious one, allowed to move about freely without restrictions.
At any rate, she wasn’t a guest of Three Spirits Palace.
But still, he couldn’t treat her carelessly.
"Anyway, you'd better hurry on down," Kwak Yeon said.
He did wonder just how important a guest she must be, to be allowed to roam so freely—but it wasn’t really his place to pry.
The girl—who had introduced herself as Jeong—puffed up her cheeks in dissatisfaction.
"I barely made it all the way up here, and you're chasing me away just like that? That's a little harsh."
"......"
"Even if you can't offer a cup of tea, shouldn't you at least let me catch my breath before throwing me out? Isn't that basic courtesy?"