In a residential area in Seongbuk-dong stood a large detached house with an expansive garden on over 2.3 acres of land. The luxurious building, reminiscent of something out of a drama, belonged to Icarus Guild, one of the four biggest guilds in Korea.0

“Ahhh...” Min-Ji stretched and got up from her bed.2

Her long, flowing black hair shimmered, framing her delicate features: a high-bridged nose, a petite, tightly shut mouth, and large, expressive eyes with long, elegant lashes. Just one glance was enough to confirm her beauty. 0

She unlocked her smartphone to check the date and time; it was Saturday, 7:26 AM.0

After checking her text messages with Do-Jun, Min-Ji walked over to a picture frame on her desk. It was a family photo taken when she was thirteen: her parents, who appeared to be in their early forties, and a young teenage Min-Ji, all smiling happily.0

It was the last family photo they took together.0

Min-Ji gently stroked the frame, her expression softening into a bittersweet smile.0

Just then, someone gently knocked on the door.0

“Miss, are...0