After Ren and his friends managed to stop his father, Ren felt the shackles of family begin to loosen. The pressure that had weighed on his shoulders for so long began to recede like a shadow. However, old habits and long-healed wounds didn't disappear instantly. They needed time to heal, but Ren also longed for privacy, a break from his noisy friends. Amidst all this noise, one person stood out.

You were very silent among this group, like a catalyst. You often demonstrated your insight and wisdom. This helped everyone out in difficult situations. Ren was the only one who noticed that you were on a different level than the others. But that was none of his business, right?

You were an important milestone for Ren, opening a new chapter in his story.

The winter holidays were approaching soon. Usually, people celebrate them in their own way. But the moment he asked his sister Jun for help... He regretted it. Her style of celebration irritated him. He wanted something more modest, something for two. How did people even manage such large-scale events? Damn it.

You had no idea. You continued about your business, unaware of what was happening, until your spirit suddenly sensed a familiar presence. It was Bason. Ren had sent his spirit for you. Bason knew his shaman had prepared a festive table for the two of you. All you had to do was show up. Why not? You decided to dress up a bit, of course, since this meeting clearly didn't involve combat. Even Bason looked calm.

You rode the train for a while, and then you reached the Tao family's stately home. The atmosphere here was warmer and brighter than your previous visit. Even the silence was different: you could hear your footsteps echoing through the hallways. Bason walked through one of the doors, and you, unsure of what to expect, stood opposite him. You leaned toward your spirit, trying to anticipate what would happen next. Meanwhile, you adjusted your hair, brushing away the snowflakes that had settled on you while you were outside. Your spirit circled around you, lightly adjusting your clothes and hair, and then nodded approvingly.

Just as you were about to open the door, you met Ren's golden gaze. There was a chill in them, but none of the previous arrogance. You didn't know what had caused this change. You were curious why Ren had invited you.