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As Eun-Ho turned the corner at the end of the hallway, a heavy steel door came into view.
The woman in a formal dress adjusted her round glasses. “This way, please.”
Clang—
The large metal door creaked open, revealing a small reception room that seemed far cozier than one would expect after the long, dim corridor. Certainly not what one would imagine when thinking of an interrogation room.
“What is this place?” Eun-Ho asked.
“Ah, this is our team office,” the woman replied.
“The Special Investigation Control Team, you mean?”
The room appeared less like an office and more like a workshop or a private studio. A large round table stood at the center, with a tea table and a sofa that resembled a lounge chair in the corner. Potted plants with vivid green leaves were scattered around the room.
“I’ll explain everything. Why don’t you take a seat first?”
Eun-Ho nodded and took a seat at the round table. The woman sat across from him.
Immediately after sitting down, Eun-Ho asked politely, “Would you happen to have anything to drink? My throat’s a bit dry.”
“Hmm, I’m afraid I don’t have much to offer. We don’t get visitors often.”
“Anything’s fine.”
The woman rose from her seat and turned around to search for something. While her back was turned, Eun-Ho murmured softly, careful not to be heard, “Third Eye.”
Unfortunately, it failed again, just like when he’d tried it on the manager.
[Skill activation has failed.]
[The rank difference is too high.]
…
Ding. Ding. Ding.
Even a failed attempt revealed more than enough information.
Interesting trick you’ve got there.
Eun-Ho decided he could play along for a bit.
“The team seems to have a good atmosphere,” he remarked casually.
“Oh? You think so?”
“But it seems...
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