The two sat across from each other and didn’t speak for a long time.

A secretary had brought in coffee, but enough time had passed that steam no longer rose from the cup. 

The Holy Maiden broke the silence, “Did you know about Miss Kang Sooah's condition?”

Woojin’s tone was terse, “I had my suspicions.”

“…….” Melody searched for something to say. In the end, wasn’t she his sister? She settled for a cautious reply, “What do you plan on doing?”

Woojin closed his eyes, “What can I do?”

“…….”

She was his little sister. If it were possible, he would have already cured her ills. However, this wasn't a matter medicine had a hand in. The only thing Woojin could do for Sooah was to pray for her.

Melody slowly said, “I'm not sure who will come… It is difficult even for me to even guess.”

“I'm alright.” Woojin opened his eyes to see the Holy Maiden mutely staring at him, “Sooah is the one who’s suffering.”

“…….”

Woojin just felt bitter. He couldn't say whether his heart was hurting or not. He just felt a sense of regret… His mother was probably having a hard time. Sooah was also having a hard time.

Melody bowed, “I'm sorry for not being of any help.”

Woojin shook his head tiredly, “You don't have to be sorry.”

Melody knew better than anyone else what kind of pain Sooah was going through. Melody also knew what choice lay in front of Sooah. She had also gone through it when she was young.

Sooah was a God's Seed. Woojin didn't...