Pandemonium’s 30th ranked organization, Hounds of the Demon Realm. Its executive, Kim Goohwan, walked in stifling nervousness. He didn’t know where he was and only focused on following the puppet.

After about 30 minutes… Clunk. The puppet stopped and pointed into a desolate alleyway. Kim Goohawn nodded and took a deep breath. He entered the alleyway after the puppet disappeared and found a portal.

“Gulp.”

They waited for him beyond this portal. The ones who shook Pandemonium. His stomach churned and he began to regret coming forward. However, Kim Goohwan clenched his fists and courageously stepped into the portal.

He could feel himself traveling through space.

Chwaaa… Was it the sound of leaves rustling? Or was it the sound of waves crashing? He opened his eyes in an unknown place.

“You’re here?”

In a completely dark space, an excited voice rang out from a dilapidated staircase. Kim Goohwan looked up and saw an Eastern woman with white hair. The mysterious woman greeted him.

“Hi.”

“Y-Yes, it’s an honor to meet you. My name is Kim Goohwan.”

He tried to maintain his composure. However, he sweated profusely and his breathing became rough.

“Where’s the item?”

“H-Here.”

He felt dizzy as though he would faint at any moment. Thankfully, he practiced what to say and do over a hundred times. Kim Goohwan reached into his pocket and took out a ticket. He maintained respect without showing any weakness or submissiveness.

“No.”

“Pardon?”

However, the woman didn’t take the ticket.

“I won’t be taking it. Someone else wants it.”

Kim Goohwan didn’t expect this situation, but quickly ad...