[140] "Guest"

[The next day]

Jiwoo's house was shrouded in silence in the morning, until the door opened and a woman with long cream-colored hair and amber eyes entered.

Upon entering, the woman observed the messy state of the house and a smile formed on her lips. 'My son...', she thought tenderly.

Kang Yujeong advanced to the dining room and found Jiwoo and three other young men sleeping peacefully on the sofa, surrounded by several cats who were also resting, while the place presented a chaotic mess.

She was surprised to see the scene, but couldn't help but smile fondly. She left her purse on a secluded armchair and, with great care, began to tidy up the house without waking anyone.

After about half an hour, Kang Yujeong had managed to tidy and clean the whole house. He sat in an armchair and, with a loving expression, gazed at Jiwoo as he slept peacefully.

The door opened again and Ares came in laughing, with Rebecca at his side.

Kang looked at Ares and then at Rebecca, and with a serious expression, he uttered. "Ares..."

Ares looked at his mother with surprise and asked. "Mother, when did you get here?"

Rebecca was surprised by Ares' words and, noticing Kang Yujeong's up and down gaze, she began to feel nervous at the woman's presence.

Kang Yujeong got up from his seat and approached Ares, hugging him warmly. Ares reciprocated the hug and then, looking at Rebecca, asked. "Who is she?"

"Ma'am, I'm Rebecca, a friend of your son's," Rebecca replied nervously.

Kang Yujeong smiled warmly and commented. "Oh, that's strange. My son doesn't usually have friends."

Ares sighed and snorted in response.

"It's hard to strike up a conversation with my son's acquaintances," Kang Yujeong commented as he took Rebecca's arm and led her to the couch.

Ares observed the situation silently and then turned his gaze to Jiwoo, Subin, Wooin and Jisuk, who were still sleeping in the same manner as he was, along with Kayden and Kartein.

Kayden and Kartein woke up, squinting at the words. "{Mr. Kayden and Kartein, my mother is visiting}," said a voice in his mind.

Kayden woke up immediately and turned his gaze towards Kang Yujeong.

Kartein looked at Kayden and then at Ares' mother before quietly commenting. "{Why are you so worried}"

{Because his personality is strange} Kayden said in response.

Kartein looked at Ares, who smiled, then turned his focus back to Kang Yujeong as he spoke to Rebecca.

Jiwoo woke up due to the noise, as did Subin, Wooin and Jisuk.

Jiwoo looked at his mother in astonishment, rubbed his eyes, and then quickly got up, exclaiming. "Mother..."

Kang Yujeong smiled and got up from the seat to hug Jiwoo tightly. He then caressed her face and said. "You have changed."

Jiwoo smiled and replied. "I have experienced many things."

Jisuk, Wooin and Subin, with sleepy faces, looked at Jiwoo's mother in amazement.

Jiwoo, oblivious to Rebecca and Ares' presence, pointed to his friends and said. "They are my friends."

Quickly, Subin, Wooin and Jisuk stood up and greeted Jiwoo's mother. "Nice to meet you," they said in tandem.

"The pleasure is mine. I hope my son didn't cause you any trouble," Kang Yujeong said kindly.

The conversation continued and, a few minutes later, Jiyoung arrived at the house after receiving Jisuk's notice. Then, Kayden and Kartein showed up at the meeting.

Kang Yujeong took Jiyoung and Rebecca to a more private place to talk, while Jisuk, Subin and Wooin chatted among themselves. On the other hand, Kayden, Kartein, Rebecca and Ares were also having their own private conversation.

Thus, the day passed quickly, with everyone having fun and sharing a nice time together. Finally, Kang Yujeong bid everyone a fond farewell, wishing his children well and joking that they might bring him grandchildren soon.

....

Jiyoung and Jiwoo are in the front yard of the house, looking at the stars in the sky.

"Jiyoung, you asked me to let you know if Wilford asked me anything. He told me he would take me to the World Academy in two weeks," said Jiwoo.

Jiyoung frowns, but nods and replies. "I understand."

Jiwoo sighed and said. "This is getting more and more complicated."

Jiyoung looked at Jiwoo and asked. "Why?"

"Because the attitude of the World Academy is very different from what Subin and Jisuk have told me," Jiwoo commented.

"That's obvious, but you shouldn't confuse things," said Jiyoung.

Jiwoo startles and looks at Jiyoung, saying. "What do you mean?"

"I think both your teacher and brother should have told you how dangerous it would be for you to go there," Jiyoung commented.

"Yes, my brother emphasized to me that many of the young people there have an incredible hatred for him, since when he went there he made them feel in danger and looked down on them like never before in their lives," Jiwoo replied.

Jiyoung nodded and said. "That's an important point. When Ares entered the world academy, he almost killed all those young men. As you know, they represent the most influential organizations in the world, so they took it as if he were attacking them."

"Kayden and Ares are considered enemies by many people around the world. The hospitality they show towards you is due to the consequences of their past actions. Also, it's to keep a check on you and prevent you from causing unnecessary trouble or provoking unforeseen situations in the academy," Jiyoung explained.

Jiwoo frowned, but his confidence did not waver as he replied. "I know that facing this situation will be a challenge, but I have full confidence in myself. The rigorous training my master and Ares have given me has been specifically designed to prepare me to overcome these situations."

Jiwoo turns his gaze to Jiyoung, and his confidence exudes in an impressive aura as he continues. "I'm ready for whatever comes."

Jiyoung smiles radiantly and offers her help in a sincere manner. "I'm available for you anytime you need it."

Jiwoo is surprised, and his face turns a reddish hue.

....

Jiwoo spent the next few days fully devoted to intensive training, sharing sessions with Kayden and Ares, and meeting Jiyoung at least once every three days.

Subin trained at the Union alongside Seongha, while Wooin underwent training with Dr. Delein.

Jisuk trained once a day with Jiyoung, and for the rest of the time he spent training with Inhyuk.

Sucheon received training from Suman Kang, while Gangseok trained with Han Seongik.

The days passed by in the blink of an eye, until finally the day came to leave for the World Awakened Academy.

....

[Two weeks later]

Jiwoo was dressed in a black suit and white shirt, but he was having difficulty putting on a black tie.

"Brother, can't I go without the tie?" asked Jiwoo.

Ares shook his head and walked over to Jiwoo to help him put on the tie as he said. "You have to beat them before the fight starts. With your great style and attitude, you'll tear them apart before it starts."

"Yeah, look at us, our clothes and our attitude. That's how you must be over there, to command respect," Ares concluded.

Jiwoo looked at Kayden and Kartein in their cat form, remembering how they dressed when they were human.

Jiwoo nodded and said. "I'll do my best."

Ares transformed into his cat form and said. "Crush everyone and show who you are."

Kartein and Kayden looked at Jiwoo, impressed by his appearance and how his attitude had changed, filling the atmosphere with confidence, arrogance and superiority. And they both thought at the same time, with a smile. 'He's ready.'

Jiwoo picked up a bag and said with a smile. "Let's go..." Kayden, Kartein and Ares followed him.

As they left the house, Jiwoo saw a magnificent black Rolls-Royce Ghost model parked in front of his door.

As he got out, the car door opened and Wilford stepped out of the vehicle, bowing. "Good morning, Mr. Jiwoo," he greeted.

Jiwoo smiled and replied. "Good morning, Mr. Wilford."

Wilford looked at the cats and asked. "Will they go with you?"

Jiwoo nodded and replied. "Yes, no problem?"

"Of course not, you can bring whatever you want," Wilford commented respectfully and opened the back door of the Rolls-Royce.

"Thank you," Jiwoo thanked as the three cats got into the car and then him.

Wilford closed the car door, sat behind the wheel, started the car and headed for the airport.

....

A plane slowly takes off and soars into the sky, inside are Wooin, Subin and Jisuk seated. In two other chairs nearby are Sucheon and Gangseok, while standing are Inhyuk and Seongha.

"Jiwoo will join us over there. He requested that his room be as close to yours as possible," Inhyuk mentioned.

"I was surprised that they sent someone especially to look for Jiwoo," Subin commented.

Jisuk nodded as he took a sneaky bite of Wooin's food.

Seongha and Inhyuk nodded in agreement.

Sucheon thought coolly. 'This difference in treatment... It's similar to what happened when my father died. No one did anything, they just played dumb and put all the blame on Baekdu.... I must become stronger'.

....

[At the Airport]

Inside the luxurious plane, Jiwoo was sitting across from Wilford.

"Mr. Jiwoo, there's something I'd like to ask you if you don't mind," Wilford commented respectfully.

"Of course, go ahead," Jiwoo replied.

"The World Academy is interested in inviting the young people from the Illuminati organization after their visit concludes, but unfortunately, we have not been able to find a way to contact them," Wilford commented.

Kayden, Kartein and Ares frowned at Wilford's question.

Jiwoo frowned and replied. "I have no way of communicating with them, but if I run into them, I will let them know about your invitation."

Wilford nodded and expressed. "Thank you very much...". Then he stood up and continued. "Mr. Jiwoo, you have your own room to rest during this long journey, and you can order food at any time you like."

Jiwoo was surprised and replied. "Don't worry, I won't ask for too much."

Wilford simply smiled slightly and said. "If I may, I would recommend you go get some rest, as it's going to be a long day."

Jiwoo frowned, nodded and replied. "All right." He then rose from his seat and headed for the room Wilford had indicated.

.....

If you want to help me and have extra chapters, join my Patre on.

I'm on chapter 166 in my Patre on.

https://patreon.com/WriterFan

patreon.com/WriterFan