In the underworld of Korea's hunter society, whispers carried her name like a curse.
Yoon Serin.
Once a renowned A-rank healer—now a fugitive.
Accused of violating sacred healing laws.
Rumored to drain life to restore it.
And worse… to enjoy it.
Jinhyuk stood outside an abandoned hospital on the outskirts of Daegu. Ivy crawled up shattered windows. Red talismans hung from the doors, pulsing with faint bloodlust.
Dohun stopped behind him.
"Remind me why we're looking for a psychopath again?"
"She's not crazy," Jinhyuk said, pushing open the rusted door. "She's useful."
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Inside, silence reigned.
Dust danced in shafts of light. Old patient beds were stacked like corpses. The air stank of iron and something… sweeter.
Then a voice whispered from the dark.
"Most people don't walk into my clinic uninvited."
Jinhyuk turned.
A woman stepped out from the shadows.
Long silver hair. Pale skin. Crimson eyes that glowed faintly.
A white coat, bloodstained at the sleeves. Beneath it—a form-fitting black dress and bare feet.
Beautiful. Dangerous. Completely unhinged.
"I'm not most people," Jinhyuk said.
Serin licked her lips.
"Mmm. I can tell."
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He tossed a scroll onto the floor.
> [Blood Contract: Guild Offer – Shadow Eclipse]
[Terms: Mutual Benefit, No Interference, Life-Value Exchange Clause Nullified]
She stared at it… then laughed softly.
"Smart boy. You blocked the life-sapping clause."
"I came prepared."
She tilted her head.
"But why me?"
"You're powerful, smart, and terrifying. That's exactly what I need."
Serin stepped closer, her fingers brushing his jaw. "And what if I take you instead of joining you?"
He didn't blink. "You can try."
Their eyes locked.
Then she grinned and bit her finger, letting a drop of blood fall onto the contract.
The scroll glowed red—and vanished.
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Serin walked past Dohun and whispered, "Don't worry. I don't bite teammates… unless asked."
He recoiled.
Jinhyuk smiled faintly. "Welcome to the guild."
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Later that night, under a shattered moonlit sky, the trio stood on the roof of an old tower complex.
Jinhyuk looked out over the city.
"Two down," he murmured.
> [Guild
Members: 3]
[Next Target: Spiritual Archer in Jeju – Currently Hunted by Mercenaries]
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