2.
If you touch my body, you will die.
D Cafe
Minjeong and her girlfriends, whom she met at Daegu World… Sungwoon appears cold on the outside, but deep down, he's captivated by Minjeong. He used to throw up a wall against her, but now, he's gone beyond obsession.
Hey Ha Sungwoon, why is your expression like that?
Nebula answers in a whisper.
What am I?
Haha, where should we go from here?
Minjeong's friend Juyeon speaks. And Juyeon responds as if she agrees with what he said.
Arcade!!
I like arcades. Should we go to the arcade, Junseok?
I'm fine anywhere
Minjeong speaks to Seongwoon with trembling lips.
Seo… Seongwoon, where is a good place to go?
It's home
house?
Junseok said that the house Seongwoon had spoken of was truly far away. It was clear that he was referring to a shabby house where the dead lived, not the human world. Seongwoon's house was among the many houses.
Huh? Home?
I don't think it's a bad idea to play at my house.
Oh… really?
yes
Then let's go to Seongwoon's house.
Minjeong has to go to our house alone.
Yes? What does that mean? We should all go together.
I really have to go alone
…..
Seong-un looks at Min-jeong and speaks. Min-jeong continues the conversation with a puzzled expression.
I can't go to Seongwoon's house. Then let's go to the arcade.
Go to the arcade with Jooyeon, Ji-eun, and Jun-seok.
yes?
Minjeong, Jooyeon, Ji-eun, and Jun-seok all look at Seong-un and answer simultaneously. Jun-seok says to Seong-un,
Ha Sungwoon, are you going to take Minjung home with you?
Yeah, I hate noise so I'll go, Minjeong.
Ah… Excuse me, Seongwoon, how about watching a movie instead of going to the arcade?
…..
Minjeong's words didn't work. The three of them got up first and headed to the movie theater.
I guess there's something fun at Seongwoon's house
Of course, Minjeong and I are going to do something fun together.
Seong-woon watches Min-jung take a sip of coffee and internally shouts, “Drink more, Min-jung.” In reality, Seong-woon had seen Min-jung leave and go to the bathroom, so he put two sleeping pills in her coffee and stirred them. No one saw it happen. It happened so quickly… Min-jung, now dazed, leans against Seong-woon’s arms and, unable to control her sleep, closes her eyes as if she has fainted and falls asleep.
Seong-un lifts Min-jeong up in his princess-like arms and quickly leaves the cafe. Outside, a black hole appears, guiding Seong-un and Min-jeong, and they enter it. As they enter, they see a pitch-black sky and a bluish river. This is the Samdocheon River, where they've only heard of the dead. He climbs onto a boat tied to a rope in the center, lays Min-jeong down in front of him, and takes off his outer garment to cover her. Seong-un then unties the ropes and heads home, rowing with two oars.
Nebula's House
He lays Minjeong down on the bed and covers her with a thick blanket.
And Seong-un turns on the gas stove, puts the kettle on, and sits down on the bed with Min-jeong again.
1 hour later
A person sitting on the bed in a dark and quiet room, drinking tea... Minjeong opens her eyes wide... .
Who… who are you?
He puts the teacup on the drawer and turns around to climb onto the bed…
Are you awake?
Who are you?
Minjeong screams loudly, trembling with fear.
It's me, Ha Sung-woon
Seongwoon
You must be very surprised
Seong-un looks at Min-jeong and smiles, his eyes turning red and his sharp molars revealing themselves.
Seo… Seongwoon, what are those things on your eyes and mouth?!
Sorry... It's nothing. Would you like a cup of tea?
Yeah, my throat is a little dry, but where is this… place?
This is my house
Seong-un goes to the kitchen, turns on the gas stove, and boils the water he had poured earlier.
After a while
Minjeong accepts the tea in the cup Seongwoon brought her. However, the cup is as cold as ice.
Seongwoon, is this really boiled?
Yes, why is that?
Because the glass is cold
It's originally cold, just drink it
But is this black tea? It looks like blood and the color is really pretty.
Yes, it's blood
As soon as Min-jeong takes a sip of the red-tinged tea, she is startled by Seong-un's bold remark that it is blood, and red blood splatters on the blanket.
Knock knock knock, what's wrong?
yes
Then I won't drink this.
Doesn't it taste good?
It's because people can't eat it... Shouldn't you turn on the light in Seongwoon's room? It's too dark.
Minjeong unconsciously turns on the lights in the room. Seongwoon feels his face and body burning and collapses.
Aaaah, eww
What's wrong, Seongwoon?
Fire… fire… . Turn off the fire… flow
Mi… Sorry, Seongwoon, I'll turn off the lights.
Minjeong turns off the light again. Seongwoon jumps up as soon as Minjeong turns off the light and approaches her. Minjeong is about to go ask if Seongwoon is okay again.
Surprise, are you okay?
Seong-un grabs Min-jeong's arm tightly and forces her to lie down on the bed.
Don't do anything, just stay still.
Seong… Seongwoon, why are you so scary?
…..
When Seong-un grabs Min-jeong's arms to stop her from going, Min-jeong's eyes widen.
…
…
First, don't turn on the lights, second, don't go outside, and third, don't open the living room door carelessly, okay?
Mr. Seong-un, there's something I've been wondering about for a while now.
yes?
What is that thing in your mouth that has red eyes?
Seong-un grabbed Min-jeong's arm again, closed the living room curtains, locked the door, and sat her down on the bed. Holding her hands...
I'm really only talking to Minjeong
?
I'm a vampire
A ship... a vampire?!
Shhh!! Listen up, we're not the only ones here.
Really? Is Seongwoon really a vampire?
This isn't even the human world, and only the dead are wandering around.
Seong-un opens his mouth, baring his molars. Min-jeong screams in terror.
Aaak!!!!!
Seong-un returns to his gentle face.
I'm sorry, Minjeong, I didn't mean to hurt you.
Minjeong became increasingly afraid of the space she was in with Seongun.
Why are you doing this to me? I want to get out of here…
Seong-un grabs Min-jeong's arm again and sits her down on the bed.
If you leave here, Minjeong will die. If you want to leave, let's go together.
Seong-un tries to calm Min-jeong down by telling her in detail why he became a vampire and why he became like this.
I see… I’m hungry, do you have anything to eat?
Are you going to eat?
yes
No, there isn't any. Only the dead eat it.
King Yeomra's perspective
You dare bring a living person? And a woman at that. This woman still has a long life ahead of her. It will take at least 50 years. Go and bring Ha Sung-woon.
Yes, I understand, Your Majesty.
…
While Seong-un and Min-jeong were talking, a pitch-black silhouette appeared in front of the bed, and soon a man wearing a hat and a suit appeared.
Ha Sungwoon, follow me
?
As Minjeong is startled, the man wearing the hat speaks to her as if urging her.
I… the grim reaper…
Why did the mountain man follow me here?
I love you, Minjeong
?!Seongwoon
You're crazy, the King is looking for you. Come quickly.
Minjeong, stay here and stay still. I'll be back.
….
Seong-un immediately gets on a boat with the man and prepares to go to where King Yeomra is, and soon goes outside. Min-jeong is waving her hand and seeing him off from inside.
Seong-un, summoned by King Yeomra, looks at Seong-un with an uncomfortable expression.
Why did you bring the mountain man?
Nebula kneeling and bowing his head
Do you want to go back to being human?
I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but
I trusted you…
Minjeong is the only person I love. I don't know about anything else...
Even if you are possessed by a person, you are possessed firmly
I will return to being human.
Hey you
King Yeomra, his anger rising to the top of his head, rises from his seat, strangles Seong-un's neck, then grabs his chin and puts a large red bead into Seong-un's mouth.
Oh my…
Gulp
….
Seong-un closes his eyes under the pressure of King Yeomra, then opens them again. His eyes become even redder than before, and molars appear on his lower back. His fingernails become even sharper.
Nebula's House
The Grim Reaper arrives in front of Seong-un's house.
Squeak-
Is this Seongwoon?
You said Minjeong, right?
What about Seong-un? Where is Seong-un?
Seongwoon, you better not look for it. This house will be torn down too.
…..
Tell me where your house is
Seong-un's house collapses as soon as Min-jeong boards the ship.
After going out with the Grim Reaper, he boards a boat and arrives at the place where he and Seong-un first came together. Then, he jumps into a circular hole that may be a black hole and lands in front of Min-jeong's house.
Don't ever think about it again, okay?
The voice of the Grim Reaper echoed like a bell. Minjeong called out to Seongun at the top of her lungs, but it was in vain.
Seongwoon!!!! Seongwoon!!!!
……
After watching the movie, Junseok was heading to the bathroom to wash his hands when he heard Seongwoon's voice.
Junseok, the king gave me a strange bead
Are you Ha Sungwoon?….
it's me
Are you with Minjeong?
No, I think I was taken home... haha...
….
My body is weird, it doesn't do what I want it to, yikes
The image of Seong-un reflected in the mirror was half human, half monster.
After discussing with the Grim Reaper, King Yeomra sends Seong-un back to the human world. Seong-un is speechless after completely swallowing the bead, and his memories of Min-jeong soon disappear like smoke.
Min-jeong is worried that something bad might have happened to Seong-un, so she crouches down in front of the house, buries her face in her knees, and starts crying.
Min-jeong and Joo-yeon didn't believe Jun-seok's words, but after a few hours of persuasion, they came running to Min-jeong's house. And the three of them cried out for Min-jeong.
Minjeong-ah Kang Minjeong
….
Minjeong
Junseok, Jooyeon, Ji-eun… sigh
Ha, Minjeong, you're here.
What should I do, Seongwoon?
Jun-seok speaks to Min-jeong, who is sobbing and talking, trying to persuade her.
I don't know the details either. I think he swallowed a strange bead. Seongwoon is probably out of his mind right now. He'll definitely try to eat us, so let's hide for a while.
Is it a bead?
You may not believe this, but if you swallow that bead, you can never return to being human. I still don't know the solution.
Jooyeon, who is Minjeong's best friend, is the only one who noticed that the situation was serious and often stayed at Minjeong's house, so she is trustworthy.
First, since Minjeong's house has a basement, let's take refuge there.
Minjeong and Semyung quickly run to Minjeong's house.
….
Thump-
Something fell through the roof onto the living room floor… The net object was Seong-un's cell phone. Failing to spot Seong-un's phone, the four entered Min-jeong's room, where they found a small door on the floor. Min-jeong pulled the doorknob. Dust gushed out… Simultaneously, the four coughed and covered their mouths with their hands.
cellar
Sorry, I can't go into the basement very well, so please stay here for now. I'll tidy up a bit.
30 minutes later
Minjeong just peeked her face out
Now that we're done organizing, come in.
The three of them cautiously descend the creaking stairs, and as the last person to descend closes the door, Min-jeong turns on the basement light. Jun-seok exclaims in admiration.
Wow, it's really spacious.
Actually, this is a warehouse for storing books. It's not a basement, but I can guarantee safety.
It's really full of books. I guess you like reading, Minjeong.
If you like it, you can read it.
wow
Junseok takes out the books one by one and opens them to look at them, and suddenly his stomach tells him he's hungry.
Gulp-
Haha
Hahaha
Seongwoon, you have no appetite because of that.
Let's eat something and find a solution, and we'll find a solution soon...
Yes… but is Junseok okay?
What is it?
I'm anxious... I'm worried that Minseok will end up like Seongwoon...
Oh, I'm worried about that too, but just don't swallow that bead.
ah…
It'll be okay
Junseok said he wasn't that afraid of light, so he must be like ordinary people like me.
Can I eat the food too?
Yes, sometimes
Do you like bread?
Do you have milk?
of course
Junseok and Minjeong leave the basement and head to the kitchen. When Jooyeon doesn't see Junseok and Minjeong, she leaves the room with Ji-eun.
Junseok, what are you doing now?!
What are you doing, Minjeong?
Sorry Jooyeon, I was so busy talking to Minjeong hahaha
Aren't you getting too close to Chii Min-jeong? She's my friend, but she's being nice to random guys and acting so softly that it's causing misunderstandings.
No, that's not it, Jooyeon
You have Seongwoon, don't you? Are you looking down on our Junseok?
I'm not like that
Don't fight, you two. I'm sorry. I'm haha.
Min-jeong and Ju-yeon often fought over men. However, Min-jeong was the one who apologized, while Ju-yeon was always the one who felt jealous and envious. Still, they were inseparable friends, and they remain close to this day. Ju-yeon turned his back and stood with his arms linked.
Okay
I'm sorry, Jooyeon, we didn't fight.
it's okay
I opened the refrigerator and took out milk and bread.
thud-
What… what does this mean?
I think Seongwoon is here. Let's go to the basement quickly.
The four quickly entered Minjeong's room and locked the door. They also locked the basement door with a padlock.
The three others, excluding Jun-seok, clung to him in fear. A knock was heard on Min-jeong's front door, followed by a strange sound.
Kyaaaaak!!!
Bang bang!!!!
It was clear that half of it was Nebula's face, but the other half had a horrible face that had no human features.
Seong-un picks up a brick placed next to him and breaks the doorknob... Miraculously, the doorknob falls off without a sound and the door swings open.
Knock knock knock-
Hey… I think they’re coming in here. Junseok, what should we do…
Calm down, Minjeong. If they find out we're here, they'll all die.
…..
Seong-un goes straight to the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and the bedroom he shares with his best friend Joo-yeon, and when he tries to enter Joo-yeon's room, the door is locked, and he struggles to open the door, unable to hide his excitement.
Knock knock knock thump thump thump!!!
Krrrr… Krrrr…
Hmph… Seongwoon
Kyaaaaak
When the door wouldn't open, Seong-un picked up a perfectly good chair in the kitchen and hit the doorknob six times, and the doorknob fell off without any strength.
Bang!! Bang!! Bang!! Bang!! Bang!! Bang!! Tadah
Squeak- squeak
Krrrr… Krrrr… Krrrr…
I think I came into the room…
Junseok soon notices Seongun entering the room.
He flinched even more at the sound of a chest of drawers being opened and the sound of a blanket being thrown away. Then Min-jeong fell down from Jun-seok and opened the toad house stuck at the basement entrance and turned on all the power. Seong-woon sat down in a corner, wrapping himself in pain as the skin all over his body burned.
Aaaah!!!!
Minjeong, what are you doing now?
When I turned on the light in Seong-un's room yesterday, Seong-un was afraid of the light.
I know that too, but it's still too dangerous. It's a signal to let people know where we are...
Are you okay, Junseok?
I can tolerate it. Seong-un is afraid of most types of light.
Let's find a way quickly.
The four of them sit in a circle, thinking seriously, but never let go of their bread and milk.
Meanwhile, Seong-un closes his eyes tightly, covers his face with both hands, and jumps up. He feels a burning pain, but he endures it and walks to Min-jeong's bed. Then, he discovers something at his feet. It was because of the doorknob on the floor. It was the basement. He finds the basement like a ghost.
Krrrr... Kyaaaaak
Seong-un raises the corners of his mouth to his ears and starts looking around, searching for something...
Squeak-
Looking for an axe, a hammer, or a brick.
Open the bedroom door and easily find the hammer.
Kyaaaaak
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Hit the doorknob with a hammer to break it.
I think it's trying to get into the basement.
Junseok, what do we do now…?
Ha… there’s a good way. Wait here. I’ll try to persuade Seong-un.
Are you going out?
It's too late now. Seongwoon noticed we were here.
No, Junseok
Wait a minute
Junseok walked carefully up the stairs, step by step, and unlocked the door... and it swung open.
The sight of a nebula in a daze appeared, and the hand that was striking with the hammer stopped.
Ha Sungwoon, do you recognize me?
….
Stop it now, Minjeong is here too
Krrrr
Ha Sung-woon, come to your senses
Kyaaaaak
Wake up!!!
Wrap your arms around Seong-un's shoulders and shake him.
Krrrr krrrr kyaaaaak!!!
Answer me, can't you speak?!
After swallowing the bead, Sung-un becomes more evil and is busy getting angry like a beast.
Minjeong is inside
Seong-un's memory returns for a moment. He stops being angry like an animal for a moment, and his bright red eyes become slightly blurry. Min-jeong's bright smile flashes before his eyes as she looks at Seong-un.
….
Ha Sung-woon, come to your senses
But soon, the memory fades like smoke. Tears well up in my eyes, and I become angry and vicious again.
Kyaaaaak
Seongwoon, Ha Seongwoon, why are you like that… ..
Krrrr
He hugs Seong-un tightly in his arms to calm him down. But it only lasts for a moment, and he pushes Jun-seok away strongly.
Yay!!!
The nebula quickly enters the basement.
No way, Ha Sungwoon!!! No way!!!
The situation worsens and the basement is devastated by the influx of nebula.
Junseok is afraid to just watch that scene. He quickly runs to the basement to stop Seongwoon.
Ha Sungwoon, stop it
Kyaaaaak
As he shook Jun-seok off again and ran towards Min-jeong and her two friends like crazy, Jun-seok ran straight to Seong-un and tried to stop him, but
Kyaaaaak
Seong-un attacks Jun-seok's hand with his sharp claws and injures him.
Aah
And Seong-un tried to attack Min-jeong's nape, but Min-jeong struggled to block his attack with both arms. In the end, Seong-un bit Min-jeong's arm, digging deep into her flesh and causing blood to ooze out. The teeth marks and wound became clearer... The wound was too deep. Joo-yeon checked Min-jeong's arm with concern.
Huh...
Minjeong, are you okay?
Krrrr
Junseok, Junseok, Minjeong... what should I do?
Junseok searches the bedroom for bandages and a sling, then goes down to the basement.
….
I think the wound is too deep
Should we go to the hospital?
I'm okay, Junseok
Are you really okay?
Junseok also has a wound on his hand
I'm okay too
The nebula becomes silent and leaves the basement.
Ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh
Seong-un collapses onto the sofa and passes out from the tension.
After a while
The main cast of Minjeong, including Junseok, comes out to the living room. Junseok finds Seongun and shakes him awake. Seongun opens his eyes and looks around, then meets Junseok's eyes.
Ha Sung-woon Ha Sung-woon
Junseok… .
Seongwoon, you're back
Hey, why am I here? Where am I?
This is Minjeong's house
Minjeong?
huh
Minjeong?
Minjeong continues to hold her arm, as if it hurts. Seongwoon notices blood on the bandage wrapped around Minjeong's arm and tries to check it.
Mi… Minjeong
….
Minjeong, what's wrong with your arm? Huh?! Where are you hurt? Are you hurt badly?
….
Minjeong is relieved that Seongwoon has returned, but she is shocked by Seongwoon's evil and scary face just now. Tears well up in Minjeong's eyes, and she wipes them away. She then approaches Junseok and tries to heal the wound on his hand that Seongwoon had scratched.
I'm okay, Minjeong
If you leave a wound, it will fester. You need to treat it quickly.
…
Minjeong applies ointment evenly and wraps a bandage, just like Junseok did.
Seong-un sees Min-jeong and Jun-seok in that state and feels very bitter. As he looks at them with displeasure, Joo-yeon pushes Min-jeong away and looks at Jun-seok, smiles gently, checks if the bandage is wrapped well, and touches it?
Hey, Kang Min-jung and Seong-woon are watching. Get out of the way. I'll treat you. Are you okay, Jun-seok?
Yeah it's okay hahaha
Seong-un feared that Min-jeong would leave him because of his wounds, and hoped she wouldn't find out that he was a vicious, man-eating vampire. Seong-un looked at Min-jeong's bandaged arm with concern. Jun-seok sympathized with Seong-un's words and spoke with concern for Min-jeong.
Minjeong
….
Even if I do this on my arm, the wound will still remain. Let's go to the hospital together.
Yes, go to the hospital, Minjeong. That's not a wound that will heal overnight. The wound looked too deep.
Ji-eun also speaks with concern for Min-jeong.
Don't just say you're okay, come back quickly, Minjeong
A few days later
Minjeong's house was a single-family home with a yard full of grass. And in the yard, there was something like a swing chair... . She sat there and walked back and forth holding onto the swing. Then, Junseok approached Minjeong and spoke affectionately.
Is your arm feeling okay?
Fortunately, I got better after the surgery and taking antibiotics. Is your hand okay, Junseok?
Yes, it's okay. The wound will heal faster than you think.
Mr. Junseok
Yes? Haha. When I hear Minjeong's voice up close, my heart feels like it's going to crash.
Minjeong smiles prettily and shyly, then steels herself and speaks.
What is it? I actually have something to confess.
Oh… a confession?!
Jun-seok smiles shyly with an expectant expression, but then blinks in shock at the news of his marriage.
I'm getting married next month.
Marriage?!
No, I haven't told Sungwoon yet.
When you follow Seong-un around because he's nice, you suddenly marry another man.
yes?
I heard you like Sungwoon
I'm the type that falls in love at first sight... Sorry, I don't like Seongwoon anymore.
… that can't be
…and don’t misunderstand, I’ve been in a relationship with the person I’m going to marry for 9 years, ever since we went to school.
ah….
Are you very surprised?
But you don't meet up with your boyfriend often? Can you stay with us?
Yes, of course. It's been quite a while since I went on a business trip. It's already been three months. We contact each other occasionally, but I'm a little tired of waiting. Ha...
So you treated us so nicely and kindly.
What do you mean?
Minjeong must have had a hard time and been depressed during the long time she spent with that person, but she never once told us she was depressed or sad.
I've long since forgotten those feelings... I don't want to be fooled by those feelings and put myself in a cave. It's going to be the same pain anyway, so why think about it? I feel better just by not thinking about it.
thank god
…
Then what about Jooyeon? Jooyeon is getting married too?!
Jun-seok suddenly blushes and starts asking Joo-yeon whether she is married...
Why doesn't she have a boyfriend yet?
Ah... no, no
Junseok, you seem to like the lead role.
No way...ahem
It seems like Jooyeon also likes Junseok.
Really?!
Jooyeon was walking briskly from afar. Seeing Junseok and Minjeong laughing and talking together, Jooyeon felt displeased, and jealousy welled up in her.
Hey, Jooyeon!
Are you going to be stuck here and there when you get married next month?
I told Junseok that I'm getting married
Jun-seok looks at Joo-yeon with a trembling heart and speaks with courage.
Mr. Jooyeon, I have something to say. Would you like to go to a cafe and have a cup of tea with me?
Yes, I like it
Jooyeon notices that Junseok likes her and readily allows him to have a cup of tea with her.
After a while
Minjeong unwraps the bandage to check if her injured arm has fully healed. A small scar remains, but the pain subsides quickly. Just then, Seongwoon emerges from the bedroom and calls out to Minjeong.
Minjeong
Yes, Seongun
How are your arms?
There's just a scar, it doesn't hurt.
I'm sorry, if only it weren't for that weird bead
It's okay... I didn't do it on purpose.
If you leave that marble alone, Junseok will be in danger.
Junseok said he was okay...
Where did Junseok go?
Mr. Junseok, come have some tea with Jooyeon for a moment. Right here in front.
They said that the bead's effect could be transferred to Junseok.
Are you saying that Junseok could also be in danger?!
yes....
Then what should I do?
I'll protect you, Minjeong. Don't worry too much, Junseok.
yes?
Seong-un speaks while holding Min-jeong's hand tightly and bending over.
Once we get through this, let's definitely have a wedding.
Are you talking about the wedding?
Promise me you'll be with me for the rest of your life
As Sungwoon's eyes turn red, Minjeong is captivated by them and answers unconsciously.
Yes, I will
Seong-un kisses Min-jeong on the lips.
Ji-eun enters Min-jeong's house without a second thought, holding something in her hand... Seong-woon and Min-jeong stop kissing and look at Ji-eun. Min-jeong lowers her head as if embarrassed, and Seong-woon, as always, plops down next to her.
Finish what you were doing
What are you holding in your hand?
.
I was hungry so I bought ramen and triangle kimbap
Let me eat too, Seongwoon.
I'm fine, Minjeong, eat a lot.
People can't eat it, right?
Yes, I just look at what Minjeong eats
Are you full?
Yeah, how about that?
I've seen it a lot in dramas. I know those common comments well.
Wow, Minjeong must be happy to hear such things from such a handsome guy.
Is that so?
Minjeong smiles shyly.
Seongwoon, can I also make a comment like that?
Hahaha, just looking at you eating makes me full hahahaha
Oh my, you have a nice personality, Seongwoon.
No, I eat a lot
….
12:00 AM
The red orb that rolled behind the curtain was shining brightly like the moon in the night sky.
Jun-seok, who had just woken up, happens to see the large red marble that had fallen behind the curtain. Jun-seok carefully walks over to it…
Junseok holds the red bead in his hand. The red bead, shining brightly, looks even more attractive.
However, he immediately notices that the marble was spit out by Nebula and places it back on the floor.
Oh, that was a close call
I must seal that orb. Sealing it by myself is impossible. I'm sure you know how to do it. If I break it, not only will I be unable to remain in the human world, but I'll also be stripped of my identity and forced to live forever as a servant of the Great King in the world of the dead.
….
Clank-
Oh, surprise
The nebula seemed to have been briefly swept away by the night breeze. He looked at the black figure sitting in front of the curtain.
He's startled. Junseok is also startled by the sound of the door closing.
Surprise
Kim Jun-seok?
Hey, it's me. Where have you been?
I went out to get some fresh air for a bit
What are you planning to do at this hour, to eat my liver?
What should I do, our secretary?
Junseok makes a gesture of vomiting at Seongun's aegyo.
Are you really throwing up?
No way, I really did.
Hehehe
Hey hey by the way, did you spit that out, Igusul?
huh
It needs to be sealed, but don't you know anything?
The King didn't tell me anything specifically... I swallowed that bead and fell back to the human world. I heard him discussing it with the Grim Reaper, but anyway, it's a dangerous bead.
The two lower their voices for fear of waking up Min-jeong, Joo-yeon, and Ji-eun, who are sleeping.
Hey, so you don't know how to seal it?
Oh, I don't know
I was a fool to trust you
If you really wanted me to know, I would have told you a long time ago.
But why are you angry?
When did I get angry?
Are you angry now?
No
As the voice got louder and the tone of voice also got higher
Minjeong jumps up at the sound of a loud noise outside the living room. And
Clink-
Minjeong and I come out to the living room rubbing our eyes. We look at each other and approach Minjeong.
Minjeong, are you awake?
Can I get you a glass of water?
What are you two doing?
Because of the beads…
Is it a bead?
yes
Oh, you said I have to seal that red bead?
Where did you hear that? It's our secret.
Ah… I actually fell asleep while listening to music and when I opened my eyes, I thought I heard something about sealing.
Ah… you could do that
that's right
Is there any way to seal it?
I think this bead feels human sympathy, that's for sure.
Yes, I reacted to Lee Gu-seul and Min-jeong.
Ah... Then can't I keep it? You said it reacted to me.
That seems dangerous
…
Tired of searching for a way, the two lie down on the living room floor and fall asleep.
3:00 AM
A familiar, pitch-black silhouette appeared vaguely, and then a grim reaper wearing a hat appeared.
He grabbed the red marble lying on the living room floor and, instead of Seong-un, grabbed Jun-seok's chin to place it in his mouth, opening his mouth wide to place the red marble in his mouth. Then, the Grim Reaper raised the corners of his mouth, looked down at Jun-seok, then shook both his hands and disappeared.
The next morning
10:00
Seong-un wakes up with one eye squinted, blocking out the hot sunlight streaming in through the curtains…
The red marble that should have been on the living room floor was gone, and even Junseok, who had been sleeping soundly next to me, was nowhere to be seen. Just then, Minjeong woke up and came into the living room...
Seongwoon, what about you? Junseok, what about you?
I don't know, is it in the room?
No, I thought you were sleeping with Seongwoon.
I think Junseok swallowed a marble. I have a bad feeling about this.
yes?
First of all, it's too dangerous here, so Ji-eun and Joo-yeon are taking refuge somewhere else.
…
Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency point of view
Detective
what's the matter?
I think I found them. They seem to be with Kang Min-jeong, who lives in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu.
What are you all doing? Let's go quickly.
all right
Detectives arrived at Minjeong's house, honking their horns.
One by one, the special forces soldiers quickly run with guns drawn and break into Minjeong's house. But it is very quiet, and there is no one on the second floor, in the bathroom, in the kitchen, in the bedroom, in Minjeong's bedroom, or in the basement. One of the special forces soldiers speaks to Detective 1 (Detective Kim) through the walkie-talkie.
Brother, it seems like there's no one here.
Where did they run off to again? Detective Lee, please issue a wanted notice for those guys and Kang Min-jung.
yes
…
Detective Park requested support from all police stations in Itaewon-dong.
All right.
BT Corporate Headquarters
Kang Min-jeong's fiancé calls Min-jeong after the meeting.
Which basement
Min-jeong, who received a call from her fiancé, speaks while looking at Seong-un's expression.
babe
Oh, just a moment
?
Seongwoon, I'll make a phone call for a moment.
Ah… yes
I can hear my fiancé's voice on the other end of the phone.
Are you outside?
uh…
What about the company?
Oh, actually, I took a vacation. I hurt my arm a bit.
How did that happen?
I got bitten by Lulu
Lulu? Really? He's not that kind of guy.
I think I have separation anxiety because I don't have a boyfriend.
Oh, I see. Are you feeling better now?
Yeah, it's okay, honey. When are you coming down?
What should I do? I'm busy today too. It seems like it'll take about two more months to finish the work.
Ha… that thing
Sorry, please wait a little longer. I'll go see my parents as soon as I leave the country.
When will that sound go away?
Okay, I'll finish this as quickly as possible and come down. I love you.
me too
Thump-
Minjeong sits next to Seongun again.
Who did you call?
Ah, if Seongwoon finds out, he's a bit of a secret person.
yes?
But where did the lead actor and author go?
I went to buy sweet potatoes to make a bonfire and eat them.
Oh, who's here? The wood for the bonfire burned down.
So I went to buy sweet potatoes
Are we like some kind of caveman? Eating all the sweet potatoes here?
Haha
Seongwoon, you can't eat what people eat.
I can eat that sweet potato
Really?
yes
After a while
Jooyeon is carrying a box of sweet potatoes in his arms. Ji-eun is carrying a bag full of something in both hands. Seong-woon checks the bag and... smiles when he realizes it's kimchi.
Hey, why did you buy so many sweet potatoes? Are you going to eat them all?
? Ji-eun, haha, you bought kimchi too.
We only brought necessities and toiletries anyway.
You eat sweet potatoes for three meals a day?
You can eat it
then
Hey, I can't eat it, what about Seongwoon?
I'll do something moderately too
Lulu comes running.
Woof woof!!
Lulu sit down
Lulu sits on Minjeong's horse and barks.
Wow!
Gas burner SAOJI
Why a gas burner?
Lulu can't eat grilled food
Oh right... You can buy it
After a while again
Pour an appropriate amount of water into a pot and dip a sweet potato in it. Lulu wagged her tail and stuck her tongue out, waiting for Minjeong to give her the sweet potato.
Wait a minute, Mom will give you some sweet potatoes.
Wow!
…
When the sweet potatoes are fully steamed and puffed up, peel off the sweet potato skin and put a fingernail-sized piece of sweet potato flesh in your mouth to start eating.
Seong-un strokes Lulu's head. Lulu looks at Seong-un, sticks out her tongue, and makes a face that seems to be laughing while panting.
Min-jeong, Joo-yeon, Ji-eun, and Seong-un, excluding Jun-seok, are eating sweet potatoes while warming their hands by the campfire.
…
The four of them are eating sweet potatoes diligently and have charcoal on their faces.
Thanks to bringing a tent, we were able to sleep together.
8:00 the next day
Lulu is lying face down next to Minjeong when she wakes up to a faint noise. Then, a shadow of a person appears in front of the tent.
Crack, crack
Wow wow!!!
Hmm… Lulu, what’s wrong?
Wow!!
Lulu…
Minjeong is startled when she sees Lulu barking at the person in front of the tent, and shakes Seongun to wake him up. Seongun rubs his eyes and wakes up.
Seongun, Seongun
Yes, Minjeong, why?
There’s a person in front of the tent over there…
…
Seong-un also has a fearful expression following Min-jeong's lead. He swallows.
As I unzipped the tent... the man standing in front of it was the building's management office worker. He shone a flashlight and spoke with a look of bewilderment. Minjeong calmed her startled heart and spoke, while Lulu, still on guard, growled at the manager and then started barking. Seongwoon continued, scratching his head as he spoke.
WHAT WHAT WHAT !!!
No, what are these people doing here?
We have some circumstances…
I'm sorry, sir
What's the matter?
Minjeong tells the manager in detail what happened.
Don't stay too long. Stay here for a while and then leave. This isn't a safe place for you to run away from, so you might get caught in a few days. People who were here before will also be taken away, living or dead.
Sir, what does that mean?
Ah… I’m talking nonsense, so anyway, it would be better if you leave here quickly today.
…
…,
Jooyeon, who wakes up to the sound of people, gets up with a start.
Hmm what's going on?
No, the manager here told us to leave…
Jooyeon pointed into the empty space where no one was present, and Minjeong was talking, and she felt goosebumps. Minjeong looked at the caretaker standing outside the tent again, but the caretaker she had just spoken to was nowhere to be found, and only a cold wind was blowing.
Are you talking too much right now? No one's here?
I clearly saw it. Seongwoon saw it too.
Seong-un found it strange that, after only a few minutes of talking to the caretaker, he suddenly disappeared. So he went outside the tent and looked around the spot where the caretaker had been. Then he went back inside and spoke to Min-jeong and Joo-yeon.
When we came in, there was no management office or anything like that.
That's strange. Is that a ghost?
… A ghost? Seongwoon, it’s creepy
It hasn't even been a few minutes since we last talked.
….
But what happened to Seongwoon and Junseok?
I tried calling yesterday, but the phone was turned off.
Should I leave this place like that manager or ghost said?
Maybe that's what I should do
…
A few days later
7:00 PM, in front of a shopping center near a traffic light in Itaewon-dong
And when Jun-seok opened his eyes, he wasn't at Min-jeong's house. He was collapsed in front of a shopping mall at a traffic light. He tried to recall his previous thoughts, but he couldn't remember them at all. His hands were covered in something, and a cold, pungent smell was vibrating. Looking at his hands, he saw that they were dripping with blood, and his clothes were soaked with blood. And next to him was a red bead. Because of the red bead, he lost his mind for a moment and seemed to have eaten someone.
Beads… Just seal those beads
Looking around, I saw that everyone was looking at Junseok and gossiping.
A man who sensed something suspicious about Junseok reports it to the police.
Hey, isn't that the wanted person that was on the news?
It seems right, but it's creepy
Junseok sighed in despair, his eyes looking as if he had already made a mistake.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and several police cars that requested support arrived within 4 minutes.
The detectives all stop at the place where Jun-seok collapsed, honking their horns.
Detective Kim pushes his way through the crowd and takes out handcuffs from his pocket to catch the suspect, Jun-seok.
This is the police. Excuse me for a moment.
Jun-seok is found collapsed against the wall and handcuffed.
You are under arrest on suspicion of serial murder. You have the right to remain silent, any statement you make may be used against you in court, and you have the right to retain an attorney.
Wake up you serial killer
Ha... I guess I can catch another one too?
… Let’s take them both in for now, Detective Kim.
Detective Kim and Detective Lee link arms with Jun-seok, put him in the police car, and honk the horn as they drive off.
interrogation room
This little bastard needs to change his clothes first.
Oh, it smells fishy
Detective Lee pinches his nose and squints his eyes.
Detective, by any chance
what?
The colder it got, the more Detective Kim wore his extra layers, wearing them like underwear. Detective Lee whispered in his ear.
Detective, at least change your underwear.
My underwear? Why my underwear?
Detective Lee, who usually wears cold clothes, was noticeably different from Detective Kim, who wore five layers. Detective Lee looked at Detective Kim with a look that seemed to implore him to take off his clothes.
What... what are you looking at? Ahem
Could you please take off your clothes?
Look back, I'm going to take off my clothes
Detective Lee speaks softly and smiles playfully.
Yes, I understand, Detective Kim, there's nothing to see.
Detective Kim hits Detective Lee on the back of the head. He rubs the back of his head, which has been hit hard, and turns his body away.
Ah, you hit a holy man and turned around with your head down.
Keep doing that
…
After a while
Jun-seok changed into a T-shirt. Detective Kim sat down across from him to interrogate him.
Detective Lee, stay out. I'll question you.
all right.
Detective Lee quietly leaves the interrogation room.
Where did the guy you were with and Kang Min-jeong go?
I don't know either. When I opened my eyes, I was lying in front of a traffic light.
Don't you know? You're a serial killer who's been arrested. You need to tell him straight.
What do you want me to do when I can't think of anything?
nothing?
yes
Ha… How did you find out about Kang Min-jeong?
We met at Daegu E-World. But Minjeong didn't do anything wrong. She just played with us. She said she had someone she was going to marry.
Is there anywhere your friend can go?
I don't know where it is exactly because I don't know where it is.
Detective Park enters the interrogation room carrying something glowing red inside a plastic bag…
Detective Kim
I said I'd interrogate you
That's not it...
?
It's a little strange that this bastard Lee Gu-seul was lying down next to me.
bead?
yes
Detective Kim shows Jun-seok the red bead in a plastic bag and says.
Do you know what this is?
Ah, that bead… that bead needs to be sealed.
What nonsense are you talking about? A seal. Speak clearly.
…
Jun-seok explains in detail to Detective Kim and Detective Park what the marble is.
Huh? What the hell is King Yeomra talking about? Are you expecting me to believe that?
So if I break this, I won't be able to come to the human world? Really?
Yes, that's right
Detective Park, do you believe this kid? Do you believe this kind of nonsense?
If I swallow this, all the detectives will die. The King really cherishes it.
Ah, I don't know. Please come back and find something else that can serve as evidence.
yes
..
Ji-eun's house
Ji-eun's house was also a studio, so it was incredibly quiet. Seong-un, still fascinated by the human home, looked around, then flung open the door and lay down on the bed.
Wow, Ji-eun's house is really cozy. It's nice.
Seong-un, that's my room over there... You shouldn't be lying on the bed...
…
Hey there, Seongwoon
Oh, I really like that bed. I've been to hotels before, and it's so soft and fluffy, like a marshmallow. If I stretch out my legs and sleep, I feel like I'll wake up tomorrow morning. It's great.
…are you listening to me?
yes?
That's my bed. The blanket is a week old so I need to wash it.
Ah… I was very rude, Ji-eun hahaha
Minjeong was carrying a box of sweet potatoes in her arms, groaning. When Minjeong entered the living room, the kitchen was right there. Seongwoon felt sorry for Minjeong, groaning as she carried the box of sweet potatoes, so he helped her carry it. He then placed the box in the corner in front of the sink and shook both his hands.
Hey, should I bring in the sweet potato box?
Oh, sorry, just leave it here
Thank you, Seongwoon
Haha
Jooyeon accidentally turns on the TV and is shocked. Minjeong's face, Seongwoon's face, and Junseok's face appear on the news...
At around 7:00 PM today, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and Itaewon-dong police responded to a report from a resident and arrested suspect Kim, who was lying bleeding, in front of a traffic light in Itaewon-dong. However, it was revealed that two suspects are still at large.
Isn't that Junseok?
A man who appeared to be Jun-seok was captured and mosaic-processed. Ju-yeon was watching the news intently, biting his fingernails.
There's blood on it? What happened?
Minjeong watches the news that Jooyeon is watching.
Why? What's going on?
Minjeong, you are a suspect. What should I do?
I?
Your face is all sold out
…
What are you going to say to Youngjun (your fiancé)?
It's okay, you'll be safe if you're with Seongwoon.
But my parents will find out too
Minjeong sees Junseok's bloody clothes on the news and says.
Why is there blood on it?
….
Seong-un quickly grabs what appears to be a remote control on the sofa and turns off the TV.
Hahaha, Jooyeon and Minjeong, shall we unpack our bags?
Jooyeon was a little suspicious of Seongwoon's words, but he got up, unpacked, and started to organize...
Yes, do that.
Min-jeong is worried about Jun-seok, so she helps Seong-un unpack with Joo-yeon...
I hope nothing happened to Seongwoon and Junseok, right?
Oh, of course, you don't have to worry about it.
…
1000 years ago
1022 AD
Seong-un and Jun-seok were not vampires from the beginning. The first vampire they saw was a descendant who was an enemy of Seong-un's parents. He married the king, ate the red bead given to him by King Yeomra, and had children.
When those children grew up, they ate up Seong-un's parents without a trace.
And Jun-seok, who was his best friend, couldn't hide his shock and astonishment at the sight, and the children all showed their molars and looked at Jun-seok and Seong-un with red eyes, warily. Seong-un, who was sweating coldly, pulled out a long knife together with Jun-seok.
Kyaaaaak!!!
Chaeng-
Chae-Ang-
Junseok, are you ready?
….
He ran without mercy and plunged a knife into the hearts of his children, causing them to collapse, spewing blood. Red beads fell from the mouths of the two children. They were slightly smaller than the beads they had now. As Jun-seok and Seong-un swallowed the beads, their molars and fingernails grew and their eyes turned red.
Now all that was left was to take the life of the enemy who had fathered the child.
The gates of heaven opened, and a human figure riding on a cloud appeared. Strong winds blew, thunder and lightning rumbled, and rain poured down like mad. Seong-un shouted at the human figure. Jun-seok, distraught by the wind and rain, frowned and shielded his face with both hands.
You guys, how dare you kill my daughters?
Who are you!!!!
Oh, why is the wind blowing like this?
Next to King Yeomra, a man who appears to be a subordinate points at Seong-un with his finger and speaks. Seong-un is King Yeomra… and Jun-seok speaks without thinking, thinking that the human figure hidden behind the clouds is an illusion.
You arrogant bastard… Who is he? He is the King of Hell who rules the human world.
King Yeomra?!
Seriously, if you're the King of Hell, then I'm the Jade Emperor. Damn it.
The shape hidden behind the clouds is gradually coming into view.
You bastard!!!! Did you say you were the Jade Emperor?
So what are you complaining about?!
Hey Junseok…
As the human form gets closer, Seong-un realizes with 100% certainty that it is the real King Yeomra. Seong-un takes a step back and grabs Jun-seok's arm.
?!
What is your name?
?
?
King Yeomra reveals himself and approaches. He points his finger at Seong-un, not Jun-seok.
you!!!!
My name is Ha Sung-woon.
Ha Sung-woon? I really liked the name, so I chose it as my son's name.
… Thank you, Your Majesty!!
You were just saying I killed my daughter, and now you're saying that? If you're really the King of Hell, try using your powers on me.
King Yeomra is displeased with Junseok's actions and shakes his head.
Tsk tsk… What’s your name, you rude bastard?
Ki… Kim Jun-seok… is that what you said?
Oh my, you are a legacy that has lasted for generations. Your descendants are too sick in body and mind. I can't accept you as my son. You are easily swayed by women... Tsk tsk tsk
So what are you going to do?
Junseok... You are truly the king. Stop it.
Huh… Your Majesty, are you discriminating against me just because of that? That’s too much. Seong-un and I have been best friends for a long time.
King Yeomra laughs heartily at Junseok's reckless actions...
Hehehehe!!
Why… why are you laughing?
Okay, good. I will adopt you as my son too…
Then, as if by chance, the wind and rain stopped and King Yeomra disappeared behind the clouds.
…
Seong-un and Jun-seok quickly move forward to take the life of Seong-un's parents' enemy.
Seong-un and Jun-seok barge into the king's palace… .
What kind of guy is this!!!!
As Sung-woon enters the royal chamber, the king raises the corners of his mouth to his ears and draws a long sword.
Chae-Aeng
Today is your memorial day, Ha Sung-woon
It's your memorial day. I will kindly escort you to the afterlife.
Nebula reveals two red eyes, two fangs, and sharp claws. The king is shocked by Nebula's appearance. A man who appears to be the king's subject rushes towards him in a panic.
Ah… no, how did you
Your Majesty… Your Majesty… Something terrible has happened. Outside… Your Majesty’s daughters are outside
What happened?
He was coughing up blood and collapsed…
The king pointed a long sword at the nebula's nose.
Is this your doing?
I just found out now, is that a blessing or a curse?
The king's wife sees her daughters lying in front of the palace, collapses, cannot close her mouth, clenches her fist, beats her chest, and bursts into tears.
Daughter…
The beads were nowhere to be seen. They must have vomited blood, but there was no trace of it. The daughters had already been stabbed in the heart, bleeding profusely, and they were dead.
After crying for a while, the king's wife wiped away her tears, her eyes turning red, and quickly entered the palace. Filled with rage, she entered the king's chambers.
…
The king, overcome by Seong-un, sat down, sweating profusely… When the king’s wife strode towards the king and spoke, Jun-seok drew his sword and held it to his throat, preventing him from approaching. Seong-un had already lost his reason thanks to the bead… and his eyes were as if he would devour anyone who touched even a single hair.
Gu… What did you do with that bead?
Kyaaaaah!!!!! I swallowed it, thank you
Where did you get those little rats to talk so carelessly and how could you turn the king's palace into a mess?
Do you want to save the king?
Don't take my breath away
…
However, the king and his wife are eaten by Jun-seok and Seong-un.
Ugh...
Ugh...
A long, blood-stained sword is thrown to the ground. The king's chambers are a complete mess, the floor stained with blood, and traces of organs being removed are left all around. Jun-seok and Seong-un sit calmly, picking up the organs with their bare hands and eating them vigorously. Seong-un's expression is completely peaceful, but then a murderous smile spreads across his face as he eats, blood staining his lips. His hands and clothes are stained with blood...
Ugh ugh squeak squeak squeak
Ugh ugh
Seong-un is deep in thought, but when Min-jeong calls him, he finally answers.
Seongwoon... Seongwoon?
Yes, Minjeong
We'll eat the rest of the sweet potatoes. I'll bring kimchi too.
Minjeong cuts the sweet potatoes into small pieces and puts them in a bowl, steams them for 30 minutes, drains the water in a pot, and brings it out with kimchi.
….
Jooyeon and Ji-eun also call and start eating sweet potatoes together.
Itaewon Police Station
An incident has occurred. Let's go.
all right.
Detective Lee is watching that bastard. If he does anything stupid, contact him immediately.
yes
The detectives all move quickly to follow Detective Kim to the crime scene, and as they leave the police station, everything soon becomes quiet.
Detective over there
What? Do you have something to say?
I need to go to the bathroom, can you please take off these handcuffs?
Aren't you acting?
Just this once, really.
…
Detective Lee hesitated, then took out the handcuff key, unlocked only one handcuff, put the other handcuff on Detective Lee's wrist, and headed to the bathroom.
Something big... I'm really in a hurry
Don't talk nonsense
Junseok goes into the bathroom, opens the bathroom window door, runs out through the window, and quickly leaves.
and…
The house that was rebuilt
Jiing- Jiing-
?!
Minjeong speaks to Seongwoon with a surprised look in her eyes.
Seongwoon, what's wrong?
Someone called Seong-un's phone... It was Jun-seok. He pressed the call button and answered.
…Junseok?
Mr. Junseok?
[Hey Ha Sungwoon, I barely escaped, where are you?]
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To be continued......