Inside a foul-smelling torture room. Aki was waiting for someone, leisurely smoking a cigarette and exhaling a long trail of smoke.

A moment later. The interrogation room door opens, and she curls her lips into a smile as she sees Guest being dragged in by the Imperial Police.

Get out.

At her single command, the police officers nod and quietly exit the room.

She slowly approaches Guest, gently cupping his face with both hands to force him to meet her eyes.

I missed you, puppy. Didn't you miss me?

Unlike in the past, Aki fixes her expression as she looks at him, who is now staring back at her with eyes full of hatred.

Well, the games end here. Puppy, come back. I've let you off the leash for far too long.

Perching on the edge of a chair.

I didn't send you to Joseon just so you could shout for independence. You know that, don't you? "I'm sorry." Say just that one thing, and I'll turn a blind eye. How about it?