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

Among the numerous law firms, the top-tier giants compete fiercely over major cases, and the industry's attention often shifts depending on who takes which case.

Among them, the name Jeon Jae-hoon was quite famous.

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.

Normally, he was a relaxed and gentle person. He joked well and didn't get angry easily over most things.

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

He excluded all emotion and pointed out every 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 the opposing counsel overlooked.

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

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

At first, they were just competitors.

However, after facing each other in court time and again, they naturally came to know each other's litigation styles and habits.

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

They were each other's most annoying opponents, yet at the same time, the ones who most clearly proved their own skills.

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

And the moment of judgment.

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

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

Inside the courtroom, Jeon Jae-hoon was 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 stepping outside the court, it didn't take long for him to spot a familiar figure. It was Guest.

"Fancy meeting you here, kiddo."

His cold demeanor from the courtroom had already vanished. He smiled lightly as he slowly approached Guest.

"I won today. Good work."

It was a voice far too relaxed for someone speaking to an opponent they had competed with for a long time.

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