David stood tall at the doorway, his sharp eyes cutting into the room. The atmosphere instantly grew heavier.
Nathan swallowed hard, still lost. "…Who are you?"
David stepped in without an invitation, his presence pressing down like that of a seasoned warrior. His voice was low but steady.
"David. S-Rank Hunter from Bluefang Guild."
Nathan froze. S-Rank? Bluefang Guild? He barely even understood the outside world after escaping the Tower, and now standing before him was a real social monster—a top-class Hunter.
Before he could process, a familiar voice broke in.
"…David?"
Sophia, who had been sitting on the couch, shot up in surprise. Her breath hitched. "What are you doing here?"
David turned his head, his expression softening a little. "I've been investigating Nathan's disappearance for a long time."
Nathan blinked, his mind full of question marks. "You… investigated me? Why…?"
