Jin Sahyuk vacantly stared at her old servant’s portrait. Her heart pounded and the hand holding the page shook. She grew dizzy as cold sweat ran down her back.

“…”

Jin Sahyuk had considered the possibility, but the shock still overwhelmed her. She couldn’t think properly and trembled as a wave swept her body inside out.

[Kindspring Winter]

His portrait bore a frightening resemblance to Kim Hajin. They looked the same except for the bushy beard and their hair colors. Prihi also slightly differed from her in hair color and complexion. 

She finally discovered the truth. Kim Hajin must’ve resented her as Kindspring. She couldn’t blame him since she betrayed and killed him.

“Fuck.”

Jin Sahyuk quietly swore. She couldn’t keep her eyes open and dropped her head on the desk. She felt nauseous as her memory seal partly eroded and old memories returned with regret.

Tok, tok— Someone tapped her, but she didn’t respond.

Pssh, pssh—

The figure shook her shoulders from side to side. This gesture made her so dizzy she raised her head to glare at the intruder.

"What are you doing here?"

The young king of Plerion, Prihi, faced her. Jin Sahyuk’s threatening gaze didn’t intimidate her younger self.

"Even priests cannot use the royal library without my permission.”

Jin Sahyuk stared at the king’s face, her past self. She used to be this foolish and pitiful ruler. Despite all that,...