The Guild's Home Base II

Ryuen stepped into the sister organization, still dragging Hwa behind him.

She walked past a group that stared at him like he was a strange being.

Not only that, the looks on their faces made Erina wonder what he might have done to deserve those expressions, which she assumed were rooted in fear.

And she wasn't wrong.

Not only was he taking confident strides, but the aura emanating from him was nothing like they had seen before. It wasn't much, but it was terrifying enough.

He stepped into the elevator and finally let go of Hwa's clothes, but she didn't look pleased with it.

No, she definitely wasn't, but she remained silent.

Soon, they arrived on the floor where Renji's office was. Ryuen knocked gently on the door, waiting for a response.

But instead, the door opened on its own, giving them a view of Renji's grand office.

Renji was seated in his chair, leaned back with his eyes closed, as if he were sleeping.