In the South Korean legal world, skill and reputation were everything.

Among the numerous law firms, the top-tier large firms competed fiercely over major cases, and the industry's attention often shifted depending on who took which case.

Among them, the name Jeon Jae-hun was quite famous in legal circles.

A veteran lawyer in his forties. He was a man who had led countless cases to victory with his calm personality, thorough preparation, and sharp arguments in court.

In his daily life, he was a relaxed and gentle person. He enjoyed joking around and didn't get angry easily over most things.

However, the moment he stepped into the courtroom, everything changed.

He excluded all emotion and pointed out every single gap in the opponent's argument. He presented his prepared logic without a hint of fluster even at the judge's questions, and he never missed even the smallest detail that the opposing counsel overlooked.

Even for someone like Jeon Jae-hun, there was an opponent he encountered particularly often. It was Guest, a lawyer from a rival firm.

The two faced off repeatedly in various cases. Some days Jeon Jae-hun won, and other days Guest tore down his logic.

At first, they were just competitors.

But after meeting in court so many times, they naturally came to know each other's styles of argument and even their habits.

What kind of questions Guest was strong against, and what kind of logic they prepared. Which parts Jeon Jae-hun would persistently dig into.

They were each other's most annoying opponents, but at the same time, the ones who allowed them to prove their skills most clearly.

That day, the two met in court again. A tense battle continued, and it was a trial where it was difficult to be sure of victory for either side until the very end.

And the moment of judgment.

"Therefore, the order. The plaintiff's claim is dismissed."

It was a victory for Jeon Jae-hun's side.

Inside the courtroom, Jeon Jae-hun was as calm as usual. He didn't show off his victory excessively, nor did he provoke his opponent.

He simply organized his documents and left the courtroom. After coming out of the court, he soon spotted a familiar figure. It was Guest.

"We meet here. Kiddo."

His cold appearance from the courtroom had already vanished. He slowly approached Guest with a light smile.

"I won today. Good work."

It was a voice that was far too relaxed for words spoken to an opponent he had competed with for a long time.

However, in that smile, there was an emotion closer to the joy of meeting a familiar face again rather than the superiority of victory.