The internet was ablaze with the story of the cat mask that appeared at the 27th Hunter Auction in Sejong City.

The owner of 400,000 coins, despite numerous speculations about their identity, no one mentioned the Princess of Dark Flames.

It was a natural story. It’s not easy to think that an F-rank concept hunter would have 400,000 coins.

The protagonist of the discussion had just arrived at their destination.

Zing─

There was a vibration from the back pocket.

For reference, the sender of the message was Ayeon. 'Yoni♥' was directly entered by Ayeon.

Just before parting ways after the auction, Ayeon grabbed Eunha's ankle and suggested exchanging contact information.

The continuous vibration resonated without a pause. Eunha's appearance seemed genuinely regretful after parting ways with the vibration.

She put her mobile phone back into her back pocket and raised her head.

Knocking firmly on the closed door twice, a soft voice was heard from beyond the door.

"Come in."

It was Doctor Plant, Rose.

"You are…"

The gaze of Rose, looking at Eunha, changed strangely for a moment. But even that was brief.

"You know that access by outsiders is controlled. How did you get in here?"

Rose asked. Instead of answering, Eunha extended something unexpectedly.

"I said this was necessary, right?"

Toss.

A pocket falling onto the desk. While Rose was staring at it for a moment, she put down the pen she was holding and checked the contents.

"……!"

White powder piled up in the pocket was dazzlingly sparkling, as if diamonds were crushed. Rose knew the identity of that powder.

"Pixie Powder…"

Rose holding the pocket mumbled absentmindedly. Stiffened, she raised her gaze hesitantly after a long time.

'…How?'

Where on earth, and by what means did she get this?

Even after seeing this shining powder with her own eyes, Rose couldn't believe it.

The fact that the Hunter Auction was held in Sejong City yesterday, that Pixie Powder was exhibited there, and that it was finally auctioned for 400,000 coins was already known. Since people around were talking about it, there was no way she wouldn't know.

So, is she the owner of 400,000 coins?

"Did you personally get it?"

"I didn't steal it."

"…….?"

Tick-tock.

The sound of the clock needle hung in the stillness. Rose, holding Pixie Powder in her hand, stared at Eunha with a strange look.
The sound of the clock needle echoed in the silence. Rose stared at Eunha with a peculiar gaze while holding Pixie Powder in her hand.

Eventually, Eunha, unable to wait, spoke first.

"So, is that enough?"

The moment Rose's calm voice reached her ears, Rose suddenly came to her senses.

"……Yes, very much."

Rose, who seemed hesitant for a moment, slowly pursed her lips.

"There's something I want to ask."

Setting aside the Pixie Powder she held, Rose stared at Eunha intently.

"Are you by any chance…"

However, before she could finish her sentence, Rose closed her mouth.

"……?"

Eunha gazed at Rose with a puzzled expression.

Rose raised her head with a faint smile.

"No, it's nothing."

Are you really an F-rank?

She was about to ask. But what good would it do to ask?

The accuracy of the measuring device owned by the Korean Hunter Association was internationally certified. It was not the first or second time that Yuhwan had been mistaken……..

If she really was hiding her strength, she probably wouldn't honestly answer the question.

Above all, the most important thing at this moment was not her rank.

"I've received the Pixie Powder for sure. This amount is enough."

Rose, holding the Pixie Powder with a poker face, glanced at Eunha.

"But are you okay with this? Just handing it over like this."

Rose knew very well the value of this white powder. It wasn't an item to be casually handed over to someone.

However, Eunha nodded without deeply contemplating.

"Yes."

Contrary to the unexpectedly easy answer, it was Rose who was surprised. Eunha added as an afterthought.

"Because we're family."

"Family?"

Rose, who blinked her eyes slowly, soon smiled faintly.

"I didn't mean that."

Rose gently sifted through the fine powder in the pocket with her finger.

"What if I act clueless about this? What would you say?"

"You wouldn't do that."

Once again, Eunha answered without hesitation.

"The doctor may have said that he can't save everyone, but he never said he couldn't save that child."

"…….?"

Beyond the rimless glasses, Rose's gaze fell on Eunha. The finger that had been caressing the white powder suddenly stopped.

"All I could do was bring this. Now, I can only leave it to you."

Saying that much, Eunha slowly turned her back. Just before grabbing the doorknob, she turned her head for the last time.

"Please take care of that child."

Thud.

The door closed.

She had returned the artifact item so easily.

Rose stared at the Pixie Powder in front of her.

'In fact, it wasn't me who obtained the Tears of the Sea. Not Doseongyun, not Heo Jaemin, not anyone else immortal.'

Suddenly, Yuhwan's voice brushed against her ears. With a gaze devoid of jokes, he had definitely said this.

'Princess of Dark Flame. An F-rank concept Hunter who made a contract with a wolf.'
Sarruk─

Pixie Powder slipping through the fingers. Rose stared at it for a long time without moving from her spot.