Seojun followed Alex and Alexa into the grand foyer of the Awakeners Association, with Huno trotting faithfully behind him. The association interior was as impressive as its exterior, featuring polished marble floors, high ceilings, and an atmosphere of professionalism.
As they approached the main desk, a staff member with a sour expression came up to Seojun. His uniform lacked a name tag and his displeasure was evident.
"Why are you sticking so close to Ms. Alexa?" the staff member whispered, his voice dripping with disdain. "Don't you know who they are?"
Seo-jun that is suddenly starting to get bored for some reason and ignored him but the staff member grabbed his arm, trying to pull him away. Seojun stood his ground, his face calm and curious. Huno began to growl softly, sensing the tension. Despite the staff member's efforts, Seojun didn't move.
The staff member's face reddened with frustration. "What the—" he muttered, failing to move Seojun. "Why aren't you moving?"
Nearby guild members started murmuring, their voices growing louder.
"Look at him," one person said, nudging another. "He looks like he's been living on the streets."
"I can't believe he's trying to follow Ms. Alexa and Mr. Alex. He must be one of those Ford Twins fans," another whispered, casting a disapproving glance at Seojun. "It's obvious he doesn't know the rules of the Awakeners Association."
The staff member's frustration reached its peak as he realized he couldn't force Seojun to move. Just then, a higher-ranking staff member approached, her face set in an angry scowl. "Why are you still here?" she demanded. "Get that homeless man out of here before Ms. Alexa and Mr. Alex see him!"
"Yes, Ma'am!" the staff member responded, quickly letting go of Seojun and stepping back. "I'm sorry. I'll take care of it immediately."
The higher staff turned on her heel, clearly dissatisfied. Seojun remained silent, his gaze steady and unfazed. Sёarᴄh the NôᴠeFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
Alex and Alexa, engrossed in their own conversation, remained unaware of the commotion behind them. Seojun took a deep breath.
As Alex and Alexa continued through the bustling lobby of the Awakeners Association, a woman suddenly leaped onto their shoulders with a cheerful shout.
"Yo! What's up, twins?!"
Alex and Alexa looked up in surprise. Recognizing the woman, Alexa rolled her eyes, while Alex's face lit up with a wide grin.
"Oh, come on, dear Alexa, can't you greet me with a bit more enthusiasm?" the woman said, playfully ruffling Alex's hair. "Look at Alex here!"
"Whatever," Alexa said with a sigh.
"Why are you here again, anyway?" the woman asked.
"Just taking our friend," Alex replied lightly. "Anyway, meet Seoj—"
Alex turned around and realized Seojun was no longer behind them.
"Seoj? What?"
Alexa and Alex exchanged worried glances. "He was just here!" Alexa said, starting to look around the lobby. The woman scratched her cheek, observing the scene with a carefree attitude.
"What does he look like?" she asked, casually leaning on the main desk and grabbing a candy.
"Uh, 5'9" tall, brown hair, blue eyes, and wearing torn, dirty clothes," Alexa described urgently. "Argh! Where did you go, Seojun?"
"Did he have a dog with him?" the woman asked, popping the candy into her mouth.
"Yes!" the twins answered in unison.
"Ah, then he's the one your staff was bullying," the woman said with a smirk, pointing with her lips toward the commotion.
"What?!" Alexa shouted, her voice echoing through the lobby. Without another word, she and Alex sprinted through the crowd, searching for Seojun.
As Alexa and Alex pushed through the crowd, the woman leaned in at the main desk.
"So, need some help?" she asked with a playful tone.
Alex stopped, surprised. "Yeah, thanks, Seoha."
"Anything for you, love," Seo-ha said with a wink. "Just Hurry up, Seo-ha!" Alexa shouted.
Seo-ha laughed and said, "I should get a reward for this." She then released a strong aura that made the crowd part instantly.
Seo-ha's presence was commanding; she had a muscular yet graceful body, giving her a powerful, goddess-like appearance. As she walked, the crowd's whispers grew louder.
"It's the Mad Queen!"
"She's here!"
"Get out of the way, it's the Mad Queen!"
People quickly moved aside, intimidated. Amidst this, Seo-jun effortlessly dodged a staff member's attacks with minimal effort. He moved with a bored expression, avoiding the staff's clumsy strikes as if they were no trouble at all.
With a simple motion, Seojun extended his foot, making the staff member lose his balance and fall face-first to the ground. The staff member, now enraged, began using his skills, but Alexa's voice cut through the noise. "What do you think you're doing?"
The whispers grew louder.
"Oh-oh, Ms. Alexa is here!"
"Wait, isn't that the Mad Queen?!"
The staff member, now on the floor, scrambled to his feet, straightening his uniform with a mix of anger and embarrassment. He pointed at Seojun with a trembling finger.
"This homeless person is following you, Ms. Alexa, and started making a scene!" he shouted. "I was just trying to get him out peacefully, but he tried to hit me!"
Alex and Seo-ha, who had just arrived, raised their eyebrows in surprise. "That's not what we saw," Seo-ha said with a laugh.
The staff member's face turned pale as he took in Seo-ha's imposing presence. He started stuttering, clearly shaken.
Alex and Alexa hurried towards Seojun, their concern evident.
"Are you okay, Seojun?!" Alex asked urgently.
"Did our staff do something to you?!" Alexa added, her voice filled with worry.
"Y-You know him, Ms. Alexa?" The staff asked but ignored
Seojun yawned and waved a hand dismissively. "He's just entertaining me. Don't worry about it. Where are we going now?" He sounded bored, his eyes half-closed as if the whole situation were just another minor inconvenience. Huno sat happily beside him, his tongue hanging out contentedly.
Seo-ha smiled at the scene, though the smile was more unsettling. "Now, do you still want to stay here?" She glanced at the crowd, which had grown uneasy from her presence. The people around them shivered, their earlier excitement replaced by a tense silence.
Alex and Alexa exchanged glances and then nodded. "Let's go," Alex said, taking the lead. "We'll handle this later," Alexa said, giving the staff a meaningful look. The staff, realizing his fate, fell to his knees, feeling doomed.