**Chapter 415: The Loafer Faces (5)**

«So, he let you go unharmed?»

«…Yes.»

Jegal Munin’s eyebrows furrowed. Uil sighed, seeing Jegal Munin’s expression.

‘I knew it.’

Returning alive from Wei Yanho’s room was a miracle. When he was discovered by Wei Yanho, Uil prepared to die.

‘No, I wasn’t prepared.’

That was strange.

Uil always thought that the moment he was discovered would be the end of his life.

But… why did he beg? Why did he ask to be saved?

Uil himself didn’t know the reason.

Therefore, it was natural for Jegal Munin to look at him like that.

«Well, let’s summarize.»

Jegal Munin turned his head and continued:

«So, you infiltrated and were discovered by Wei Yanho.»

«Yes.»

«And Wei Yanho let you go without saying anything?»

«Yes.»

«I see. It’s a great achievement to discover that Wei Yanho is kind enough to let go of an assassin who invaded his room. Congratulations.»

Uil bit his lip.

It was a scathing mockery.

«But there’s something I don’t understand.»

«……»

Jegal Munin opened his fan and waved it in front of his face:

«I want to believe you. But I don’t understand, Uil.»

«Yes, young master.»

«Why are you alive?»

“…”

Uil couldn’t answer.

He couldn’t answer something he himself didn’t know.

«What was the best way to react when you were discovered?»

«Suicide…»

«Right, you know that. How much do you think the poison capsule in your mouth is worth? Why were you given such expensive poison?»

«To commit suicide…»

«No! No!»

Jegal Munin’s voice became sharp:

«For a sure death. Even a great master can’t easily open your mouth and take out the poison capsule. You were given the poison capsule so you could die easily, instead of stabbing yourself with a knife. But… where is the poison capsule?»

«…It’s in my mouth.»

«Yes. The poison capsule is in your mouth, not in your stomach. And you came back unharmed. Without anyone following you.»

«No one followed me.»

«Does that matter?»

“…”

Uil lowered his head.

It didn’t matter how sharp the words were. The important thing is that they weren’t false.

‘Why didn’t I die?’

It lacked reality.

He should have known what would happen if he came out of Wei Yanho’s room unharmed. Even if he told the truth, no one would believe him.

«So, you were discovered by the enemy and returned unharmed. You didn’t use the poison capsule as you were taught, and the enemy let you go, is that it?»

«……Yes.»

The fan started moving faster.

Uil clearly saw that Jegal Munin’s face had flushed red. He doesn’t like to show his emotions. The fact that he was blushing meant he was extremely angry.

I understand.

His mistake was serious. He deserved to die.

‘I survived…’

Uil closed his eyes.

His fate was in Jegal Munin’s hands. He couldn’t refuse his orders. If he ordered him to bite his tongue, he would do it without hesitation.

If he escapes, others will die.

Their lives were more important than his own.

«I don’t understand.»

Jegal Munin shook his head and drank the tea quickly:

«You’re amazing. You surprised me. I’ve experienced many things, but this is new. I never thought this could happen.»

«…I’m sorry.»

«No, it’s not that. It’s just regrettable.»

«Huh?»

Jegal Munin looked at Uil with cold eyes:

«If you were me, what would you think? Would you believe that Wei Yanho is noble enough to let you go after capturing you? That he let you go without following you? Would you believe it?»

Uil shook his head.

That wasn’t something he needed to consider.

What would he have said if he had heard this a moment ago?

It’s obvious.

He would have said that they should capture and torture the spy. He definitely had other intentions or had been brainwashed by the enemy. Otherwise, it wouldn’t make sense.

«Uil.»

«Yes, young master.»

«I trust you.»

«…Thank you.»

«But I have my position. I can’t act with emotions.»

Uil nodded. He understood what the young master was saying.

‘I accept it.’

He had to accept any decision the young master made. That was his destiny.

«In order for me to trust you again, you must prove your innocence. There is only one way.»

«What way?»

Jegal Munin smiled slightly:

«There are many ways, but none can completely prove your innocence. But there is one way you can prove your innocence.»

Uil’s eyes filled with doubt.

‘Suicide?’

That was the only thing that came to mind.

But Jegal Munin’s answer was crueler:

«Complete your mission.»

«…Huh?»

«Complete your mission. Then no one will dare doubt you. You can find out about Wei Yanho, right?»

«……»

«No one will believe you, no matter what you say. But if you complete your mission, no one will be able to doubt you. What do you think? Isn’t that a good idea?»

«B… but…»

«Yes, I know. It’s difficult. But it depends on how you see it. Failure doesn’t mean you’ll always fail. You can succeed the second time because you have failed. Do you understand?»

Uil couldn’t say anything.

He had a lot to say.

But he couldn’t.

His mouth was shut by Jegal Munin’s gaze.

‘It’s useless.’

No matter what he says, Jegal Munin won’t listen to him. It will only increase his suspicions.

So, there was only one answer:

«Yes, young master. I will receive the order.»

«Good attitude.»

«With all due respect… please.»

«Why do you say that? You will complete your mission and return. Don’t worry.»

«Yes.»

Uil turned and walked out slowly. When he disappeared, Jegal Munin clicked his tongue:

«Tsk.»

Jegal Munin folded his fan in disgust and tapped the table with the tip of the fan:

«How pathetic.»

Ssssh.

At the same time, another spy appeared behind him:

«Are you okay?»

«No.»

Jegal Munin said irritably:

«But it doesn’t matter. Those who are useless don’t deserve to live. If he completes his mission, that’s fine, and if he fails and dies, that’s fine too.»

«Uil is capable.»

«Yes, he is capable. But I feel uncomfortable. I don’t want someone who makes me uncomfortable. I only want someone I can completely trust, even if they are less capable.»

«…You’re right.»

«What do you think, Uhyeon? Can I completely trust you?»

The spy bowed:

«I know the young master appreciates Uil. But Uil is still young. No matter his potential, if he can’t be useful now, he’s useless.»

«Yes, you’re right. I should have listened to you before.»

Jegal Munin shook his head:

‘What a fool.’

It doesn’t matter if Uil’s words are true or not. The important thing is that he can no longer trust Uil.

«But young master, isn’t there a chance that that guy has discovered something about us?»

«That’s impossible.»

«But…»

«That’s none of Uil’s business. If Wei Yanho was interested, he would have found out. Wei Yanho has the ability. The fact that he let Uil go means he didn’t need to.»

«I don’t understand.»

«Either he realized that we sent him, or he’s confident that he doesn’t care about being watched. Letting Uil go was a way of telling me that. A provocation that he doesn’t care about young people like you.»

«Ah…»

«He’s smarter and more cunning than I thought. If we underestimate him, we will suffer.»

«Then shouldn’t we send Uil?»

«What a fool. Killing someone who has failed in their mission will affect my reputation. Words spread. I don’t need to get my hands dirty and ruin my reputation. If the person who was watching him comes to watch him again, what will Wei Yanho do?»

«…He will kill him.»

«Yes. And my message will also be transmitted. That I won’t stop watching you.»

Jegal Munin smiled:

«He is cunning. I will change my evaluation of him. He might be much smarter than the world knows. But he has faced the wrong enemy.»

«No one can escape from the young master’s hands.»

«Let’s see how he reacts. If he tries to use the seven times torture method, or if he kills Uil to get revenge. Both would be interesting.»

Jegal Munin’s eyes darkened:

‘Experience is important.’

That’s why information is important. According to the report, Wei Yanho is impulsive and foolish, but seeing how he treated Uil, his intelligence is undeniable.

‘Let’s see how he reacts to my plan. No matter how he reacts, he will reveal more about himself. When I read you completely, it will be your end.’

Jegal Munin placed a stone on the Go board.

But Jegal Munin didn’t know…

That Wei Yanho, who he thought was sitting in front of him, wasn’t interested in Go.

Jegal Munin began a complex game against the ghost Wei Yanho.