Kang Chan immediately answered the call. There was no need for a lengthy speech in this situation.

“It’s me. Explain the situation.”

- You knew? I’m in the lodging in the middle of Jiri Mountain. They called me and told me to come out alone quietly. If I don’t, they said they’ll kill my wife and daughter.

This was an unexpected course of events.

“Can you get in touch with them?”

- Both of them aren’t answering their phones.

Seok Kang-Ho seemed like he was at least a little bit relieved.

“Tell me your home address and their phone numbers.”

Seok Kang-Ho gave him his address and his family members’ phone numbers. He then gave him the phone number used to threaten him.

“Don’t move until I call you.”

- Understood.

By the time Kang Chan had ended the call, his heartbeat had settled down a bit.

Kang Chan immediately called Kim Tae-Jin.

- Hello?

“It’s Kang Chan.”

- Kang Chan? Ah! Mr. Kang Chan! How can I help you?

“Are you aware that there are guys scattered near Seok Kang-Ho?”

- Pardon? What...