(AN: previous chapter edited)
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"Excuse me for a sec." I said, turned around, and picked up Arngrim's call.
[Eshwar, I found a way to treat Louie completely, but...] I was elated to hear that Louie can be cured, but I didn't like the way Arngrim halted mid-sentence; it felt like he was underestimating me or something.
[I think I'll need a Rank-SSS or at least a higher Rank-SS grade monster core.] As soon as those words entered my ears, I glanced at Seo Hana's innocent face. It wasn't that I doubted her, but the timing was too convenient, ah! Maybe that sly queen, Mairéad, planned for things to go like this.
"It's alright, I'll take care of it. Focus on all the other materials, and I'll do something about the core," I said.
"No matter how much time it takes." I mumbled under my breath and hung up.
"What is it?" Hana asked.
