Ki-Cheol had been waiting for his dad, Seong-Il, to return from outer space ever since he left. However, when his dad finally came back, he couldn’t bring himself to speak to him. The sight of his dad standing still, facing the television, seemed somehow threatening.

It was different from the scary expression the bodyguard had shown, as it was more intimidating and looked dangerous. It seemed as if something invisible was coming out of his dad’s back and filling the entire living room. Although he could only see his dad’s back, he could tell that his dad was pissed.

The Awakened bodyguard froze as well after feeling the palpable tension. Then, Seong-Il sat down. When he stretched out his arm and said “remote control,” Ki-Cheol and the bodyguard flinched at the same time.

Ki-Cheol swallowed his saliva and finally got the answer to the question he had been wondering. His dad was an Awakened in the challenger section, just like the King of Hell. He was one of those who fought numerous battles in the Stage of Advent and dominated the Awakened with overwhelming power.

His dad could be scarier than anyone else when he was furious.

***

A while later, Seong-Il entered Ki-Cheol’s room. At that time, Ki-Cheol was immersed in a web document on his monitor.

Using a borrowed-name account is bad because it is used for illegal purposes. Bribing high-ranked people in society, hiding slush funds, and not paying taxes. That is why the law prohibits it..!

Suddenly, the door flung open loudly, and a gaze fell on Ki-Cheol’s head while emitting lots of pressure.

Heup!

Ki-Cheol looked up in surprise. His father was not smiling like he usually did. Instead, he had a stiff look on his face. Ki-Cheol could only see his...