Location: The Lower Core – Seoul's black market district.
Where criminals trade lives like currency, and whispers cost more than gold.
A crowd gathered beneath bloodstained neon signs, screaming for violence.
Two assassins stood in a silent circle.
One was already dead—he just didn't know it yet.
The other?
Dagger drawn, crimson scarf fluttering.
Eyes cold.
Steps quieter than breath.
Name whispered only in fear.
Nyx.
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The Fight Lasted Less Than Ten Seconds
She weaved through the man's attacks like a ghost.
Then—
Shhk.
Blood sprayed from his neck.
He crumpled.
The crowd roared.
> [Bounty Complete – Target: Red Fang]
[Kill Confirmed – Reward Sent: 40,000 E-Coins]
[Reputation: Feared – Status: Untouchable]
She turned to leave.
Until—
A voice behind her.
"Your footwork is sloppy on your back cross."
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She spun, blade out.
But there he was—standing casually atop the arena rails.
No killing intent.
No aura.
Just two sharp, obsidian eyes watching her like she was prey.
"Who are you?" she asked, narrowing her eyes.
"A recruiter."
She scoffed. "I don't work for men who play recruiter in death pits."
"You will," he said simply.
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Five Minutes Later – A Rooftop Nearby
She was still catching her breath.
She'd attacked him.
Trapped him.
Even poisoned him.
And none of it worked.
Not only had he dodged everything, he'd predicted her movements before she even made them.
Now she stood across from him, heart pounding—not from fear, but from recognition.
This man wasn't normal. He was worse.
He was a hunter of monsters.
Even human ones like her.
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Jinhyuk's Offer
"I need a right hand. Someone with fangs sharper than mine."
"You could kill me."
"I could."
"…You're insane."
"No," he said. "I'm building something."
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She Laughed – Just Once
Then lowered her blade and knelt.
"…Fine. Just one condition."
He raised a brow. "Name it."
"When you decide to burn the world—let me strike first."
> [New Recruit: Nyx / Real Name: Sera Han]
[Class: Shadowblade – Rank: A+]
[Guild Role: Right Hand of the Guild Master]
[Loyalty: 93% → 97%]
[Special Trait: Shadowbound – Cannot betray Jinhyuk unless forcibly mind-controlled.]
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