Jeong Bin swiftly snatched the government ID and tucked it away. Minggijeok hopped backward, avoiding the encroaching vines, and spoke.
"Whatâs triggering them?"
"There are plenty of possibilities. Light, sound, movement, human vitality."
The air around them turned hazy. White ash piled up along the path of the advancing vines. Kyugyu gripped the Yetiâs arm tightly and twisted it with a sickening crack. Ignoring the creatureâs grotesque screams, he shrugged nonchalantly.
"Whatever it is, itâs bad news. The more we provoke it, the wider the erosion spreads, right?"
"â¦Kyugyu."
Jeong Binâs voice cut low beneath the screams. Kyugyu smirked.
"What? You still think this thing looks human? It doesnât even have a consciousness anymore."
"It was a government official once. Please handle it with care."
"Wow, so sentimental⦠Should I carry it back with us then? Let the whole of Jongno see?"
"â¦"
Jeong Bin turned to look at Minggijeok, who had already stepped back to observe their argument from a distance. Adjusting his sunglasses, Minggijeok sighed.
"I figured itâd come to this, but why is it always me? That thing makes me nauseous when I trap it."
"My apologies. Iâll have to ask for your help again."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Jeong Bin bowed slightly. Minggijeok let out a deep sigh, crouched, and pressed his palm against the floor. Shhhh. A pitch-black shadow rose from the ground, enveloping the Yeti. Kyugyu gave a low whistle.