Chapter 95

The next day.

As Hajoon rose comfortably from his bed, he washed his face and gazed at his reflection in the mirror.

"Hmm..."

His face was different from the one in reality.

But it was a face he had grown accustomed to.

Staring at his reflection, a soft sigh escaped him. He felt deeply troubled.

"Will she recognize me?"

Although the silver hair and red eyes he initially had upon entering this world had disappeared, his overall appearance hadn't changed.

If that girl remembers her brother's face, she would undoubtedly recognize him.

"Sigh..."

Hajoon was deep in thought.

What should he do if she recognizes him?

If she doesn't recognize Hajoon, it wouldn't matter. However, if she does, he was unsure of how to proceed. After all, he was currently being targeted by villains in Korea.

"Hmm... Well, I'll have to see her face to face first."

In any case, avoiding her wasn't an option.

He needed to meet her to learn more about Liber's story.

Hajoon promptly took out his smartphone and called Anna.

Ring-

Shortly after, with a beep, Anna answered. She spoke with a surprised tone, "Huh? Hajoon, what's the matter?"

"I'm heading to England. Can you guide me there?"

"...What?"

The time was 10 o'clock at night.

In a hotel in England, Anna and Hajoon sat facing each other.

Anna looked at Hajoon with a somewhat flustered expression.

Anna said, “We met again so soon after breaking up. Did you come here for leisure?”

At that, Hajoon looked as if he was about to nod but then shook his head. He'd indeed felt like enjoying England upon arrival, but he had something to attend to.

“I'm here looking for someone.”

“Someone you're looking for?”

Hajoon handed over a photograph. Anna looked at the girl in the picture with a puzzled expression, then turned her gaze to Hajoon.

“Hmm... Do you know this person?”

“It seems like I might?”

“What kind of vague answer is that?”

“Either way, I intend to find her.”

“Alright. Do you know her address?”

At Anna’s question, Hajoon nodded. He knew her residence, name, and even her age.

Hajoon recalled what Lorelei had told him the day before.

-She's 16 years old, her name is Elaine Hills, supposedly the adopted child of a high-ranking British wizard named Darham Hills. Apparently, she attends a rather renowned superhuman academy in England.

She seemed to come from a decent family background. Considering she was attending the academy after awakening as a superhuman, it seemed she might be aspiring to be a hero.

“Considering it's late now, how about we visit her together tomorrow? You wouldn't be able to go alone anyway.”

“Do you have the time?”

“I do have my own matters, but occasionally, it should be fine. After all, I did invite you to enjoy England.”

Well, that makes sense.

Given the situation, Hajoon decided to accept Anna’s help. It was his first time in England, and he likely couldn't find his way alone.

“Then let's meet tomorrow, Hajoon.”

“Alright.”

After Anna left the hotel room, Hajoon, left alone in the lodging, lay down on the bed with a complex expression.

“How should I explain this...?”

What should he say at their first meeting?

"Hey, wait a minute!"

"Shut up!"

Of course, Hajoon used Time Stop (SSS) again and merely dodged her by stepping back.

And, activating Time Stop (SSS) once more, he reappeared beside Anna.

"Eek! Where did you go?"

The moment Hajoon vanished from her sight, she looked around frantically, searching for him.

Anna, taken aback by the ongoing situation, stood with her mouth agape.

Seeing Hajoon suddenly beside her, Anna asked, "What on earth did you do to make her that angry, Hajoon?"

"Well..."

With that, Hajoon scratched his cheek, answering nonchalantly, "Honestly, I'd like to know too."

"Why is she so furious?"

Then, catching Hajoon's voice, she quickly turned towards him and lunged at him again.

And as she charged, she shouted, "How dare you show your face?! Big brother!"

"Big... brother?"

Anna couldn't hide her shock.

Vroom~

An awkward silence enveloped the interior of the car.

Elaine sat with her arms crossed, staring discontentedly out the window.

And right across from her was Hajoon.

Hajoon merely gazed blankly at the disgruntled Elaine.

"Umm..."

It was then that Anna spoke up.

She had intervened to stop their earlier altercation, fearing it would continue endlessly. But apart from that, she was genuinely curious about what had transpired between them.

Stealing a quick glance at Hajoon, Anna whispered her question.

"Are you two, by any chance, relatives...?"

"No, we're siblings."

"What?! But..."

Anna's eyes darted between Elaine and Hajoon as she processed his answer.

She looked at Hajoon in disbelief before exclaiming, "But your hair and eye colors are different... Ah! Still, your faces do resemble each other a bit... More importantly, why did you two fight?"

"I don't know. I need to hear it out myself."

"Excuse me?"

Anna gave Hajoon a perplexed look in response.

A few minutes later.

Hajoon, Anna, and Elaine arrived back at the hotel room. As soon as they entered their lodgings, a three-way confrontation began between Hajoon, Elaine, and Anna, who was still unsure why she was even involved.

The first to speak was Elaine.

"Hmph! Seeing you with a girlfriend, it seems you're living quite comfortably."

"A girlfriend?!"

Caught off guard by the remark, Anna's cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Hajoon, with an impassive face, was quick to correct her.

"She's not my girlfriend. Just a friend."

"Uh... Hajoon?"

"Hmph! What audacity brought you to me?"

Hajoon scratched his cheek, seemingly at a loss.

He truly didn't know where to begin or how to proceed with the conversation. He didn't even know the reason for her anger. Moreover, delving deep into such matters wasn't in his nature.

Hajoon decided to ask directly, "Can I ask why you're angry?"

Choosing his words carefully to avoid offending her further, he asked in a gentler tone.

Elaine, seemingly exasperated, clicked her tongue and responded, "Do you really not know?"

"Yes."

"You idiot!"

Unable to contain her frustration any longer, Elaine shot up from her seat and yelled at Hajoon.