Festa. The realm of the gods, where light and darkness intertwine. In this world where angels, demons, and all gods reside, new things were being born again today.
“Kim Taehyung, I hereby announce that you have been nominated as the next candidate for the new god.”
In the center of the huge temple, under the dazzling light, Kim Taehyung tilted his head awkwardly. A 1500-year-old angel. His wings still seemed awkwardly attached to his shoulders, and he was nervously clasping his hands together.
The angels around them rolled their eyes and whispered to each other.
“The confused Kim Tae-hyung? The new candidate? Is that true?”
“He’s still a guy who can’t even flap his wings properly… haha. What kind of strength does he have…”
Taehyung lowered his head with his cheeks slightly red. But still, his eyes had a clear light. And those red eyes were staring straight at him. It was the devil Kim Seokjin.
Seokjin had a gentle smile, his eyes shining with experience. His black horns, flowing hair, and extremely relaxed expression were strangely strange.
“Kim Taehyung, you’re so clumsy that you dare to compete with me. You’re so cute.”
The voice was soft, but it sent a chill down Taehyung's spine.
Taehyung answered flusteredly.
“It’s cute… but it’s not what I wanted..! I guess I’m serious...”
Seokjin snorted and placed his finger on his chin.
“Seriously? Okay, your gaze is amazing. But that incredible divine power you possess isn’t enough.”
At that moment, the representative god, Kasen, slowly rose from the highest step of the temple. The entire temple held its breath at the sight of his majesty, with his black and white wings spread out simultaneously.
“Be quiet, everyone.”
Kasen's voice was as soft as the wind, but it was imbued with the power of a god.
“The position of a god is not determined by mere strength. It is determined by strength of mind, unbreakable will, and eyes that understand the lower world. That is the qualification for a god.”
“Kasen, what on earth are you talking about?”
Kasen's eyes did not waver.
“Live in the human world for a year. Your divine powers will be sealed. Live only in a human body, with a human life, and prove your worth as the next god.”
Taehyung's eyes widened.
“In the human world… a year…?”
Seokjin looked at Taehyung and laughed.
“I can vividly picture you floundering around. It must be fun.”
Kasen looked at the two candidates with shining eyes.
“This fight is not a simple power struggle. It is something that will determine the future of the entire Festa.”
Taehyung let out a deep sigh and nodded his head hesitantly.
“Yes, Kasen-sama, but… I don’t know much about the human world….”
“Okay, Kasen, then we just have to watch how long that bastard Kim Taehyung wanders around the human world.”
"Wh...what did you say?"
"Right? You say you don't know anything about the human world? Haha."
"Quiet! If everyone just carries out their assigned tasks well, there won't be any difficulties."
"Yes, Kasen"
As Kasen raised his hand, a huge golden magic circle shone beneath Taehyung and Seokjin’s feet. In an instant, the temple was bathed in golden light, and the demons and angels gasped in awe.
Taehyung looked up at the high sky of Festa for the last time. With a heart mixed with excitement and anxiety, he muttered to himself in a small voice.
‘… Really, can I do it?’
The light of the magic circle engulfed him.
When the dazzling light disappeared, Taehyung opened his eyes to the cold wind. Gray buildings, the sound of cars, and the commotion of people.
“Is this… the human world…?”
Taehyung searched his pockets in a panic. There was no divine power, no wings, nothing. In his hand was a shabby wallet.
“…There’s really nothing? What should I do…”
While he was talking to himself, someone suddenly ran up to him and grabbed him.
“Excuse me! Have you seen any dogs around here?”
A woman with clear, transparent eyes. A voice that is warm but seems firm somewhere.
Taehyung blinked with a bewildered face.
Taehyung nodded his head awkwardly.
“Uh… a puppy? I, I don’t know about that… Would you like me to help you find it?”
“Really? Thank you so much!”
Taehyung muttered softly.
“…I can’t even find my way right now…”
And so, the one-year survival story of the clumsy angel Kim Tae-hyung in the human world began.