It was that time of year when the stifling summer heat finally cooled off, and mornings and evenings became pleasantly cool. The once-blaring mosquito population seemed to die down, and crickets started to chirp as the refreshing autumn season approached.0

Perhaps because of this, Byeol woke up earlier than usual.0

The clock read 9 AM. Yong-Yong and Karsiel were still lost in their dreams. As Byeol wriggled in her summer blanket, she felt a cool breeze through the slightly open window. Though tempted to go back to sleep, she threw the blanket aside because she couldn’t resist the pull of fresh air.0

It was Monday—the start of a new week. On Mondays, Byeol always took a walk around the neighborhood to greet people. 0

She blinked her wide, curious eyes at the ceiling before sitting up. After changing into her outdoor clothes, she grabbed her cute chick-shaped wallet and headed out.0

***0

For Kiriel, Earth had become more familiar and endearing than the Deep Realm, which was supposed to be his home as a Transcendent. Unlike the Deep Realm, where constant battles and indifference to life...0