It was still too early for night to fall.
Lanterns were just beginning to light up around the residence, and the sky was tinged with the colors of dusk, waiting for the moon to rise.
A cool breeze swept through, signaling the arrival of autumn.
In a small storage room on one side of the residence, several individuals had gathered.
Each of them stood out with distinct traits, their appearances so varied that no two seemed alike.
Their genders, martial arts styles, and even the clothes they wore were completely different. Yet, they all had one thing in commonâ
They were all under the command of a single person.
They moved solely at that one person's orders.
No matter what the command was, once it was issued, they had no choice but to obey.
This meeting was also a part of those orders. Among those gathered was a woman with short black hairâBong Soonâwho was quietly staring at a man in the corner.
âUgh⦠Ughhâ¦.â
A low groan echoed through the room.
It came from the corner, along the wall.
The man crouched there had a build so massive that if he stood up, his head might brush the ceiling.
His immense muscles and overwhelming strength made him likely the most powerful among those gathered.
Even Bong Soon, despite her confidence in her own abilities, was certain she would lose if she fought him.
Yetâ
âUghhh⦠Hnghhhâ¦.â
That same man was trembling, his head pressed against the floor.
Rumor had it heâd been in this position for two days straight.
Judging by the sweat pouring off him, it seemed his energy had been sealed.
Two full days spent with his forehead pressed to the ground.
It was an agonizing sight to imagine, yet not a single person in the room felt pity for him.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Noâ
Even if they did pity him, they wouldnât dare show it.
Especially not with the young man sitting on top of him.
Gulp.
Bong Soon swallowed nervously.
ââ¦T-Terrifying.â
She was scared.
Bong Soon, who rarely felt fear, found this situation more terrifying than anything she had ever faced.
The person she servedâ
Her savior, and the man she believed would one day father her children.
The one they referred to as the Sect Leader.
âThe Sec Leader⦠Why⦠Why is he angry?â
Bong Soon tried to steady her trembling hands and swallowed repeatedly.
And it wasnât just her.
Everyone in the room was tiptoeing around his mood.
He often had a frown or an irritated look, but this time was different.