The Honored Guest

Regardless of everything, he needed to find a way out for himself first.

Checking the surroundings was the first step.

Though he hadn't given a direct answer, the old man didn't seem disappointed.

He called over a young man named Koko to guide Kim Haru, while he and the others set about preparing a place for their honored guest to stay.

If they couldn't leave immediately, then at the very least, they had to ensure this important figure was well cared for.

He was, after all, the hope they had been waiting for.

As soon as Kim Haru stepped outside, he ignored the villagers watching him.

It wasn't arrogance—he simply didn't recognize any of them, and the overwhelming attention made him deeply uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the villagers didn't dare to approach him either, allowing him to walk freely toward the large owl perched nearby, staring blankly into the distance.