Sister of the Ranking 1st (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 196

For some reason, I now understood all too clearly why the Saintess couldn’t step outside.

As a precaution, I’d used an item to obscure recognition so others wouldn’t know it was me—but even so, I couldn’t shake off the unease.

If Silence were to issue a prophecy publicly, it would be tantamount to turning the entire world against me.

‘You know, I’m doing this for you…’

Why on earth did I have to think of that guy at a time like this? Min Yu Shin, noticing my bitter smile, handed me a freshly brewed hot coffee with a sugar cube dropped in. I accepted the cup gratefully.

Min Yu Shin had been startled by my disheveled appearance upon returning and, without hesitation, postponed all his work that day to rush to me.

After going to such lengths to lie low, I was appalled to see him practically broadcasting Yo Hwa’s whereabouts all over town, so I hurried home first—to wash up and change clothes.

He looked genuinely surprised, clearly not expecting me to return alone after boldly declaring I’d rescue Oppa and come back triumphant.

I felt guilty for troubling such a kind person, but I summarized everything as concisely as possible: I didn’t know Oppa’s whereabouts for certain; the Sage had betrayed me; and the missing Saintess had been there.

After stressing repeatedly that he mustn’t tell anyone, Min Yu Shin listened with wide eyes, then rubbed his temples and sighed.

“A week has passed since you left.”

“To me, it felt like a whole month.”

“A lot has happened here during that time… I won’t go into details about what exactly.”

“Well… if everything’s been resolved, that’s fine.”

I smiled as I sipped the hot coffee, and Min Yu Shin smiled back. He seemed especially shocked at the part where the Sage betrayed me.

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